World Music Festival Chicago Edition

Now in its 24th year of programming, World Music Festival Chicago will include performances in 11 indoor and outdoor venues across the city. Throughout the 10-day festival, globally curious music enthusiasts can experience the sounds of a wide variety of musical genres from diverse geographical regions including Colombia, Italy, Pakistan, Sweden and more.

All performances are free. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Dates:

• Friday, Sept. 20
• Ragamala
• Saturday,Sept. 21
• Sunday, Sept. 22
• Monday, Sept. 23
• Tuesday, Sept. 24
• Wednesday, Sept. 25
• Thursday, Sept. 26
• Friday, Sept. 27
• Saturday, Sept. 28
• Sunday, Sept. 29

1st Floor:

Ukrainian Live Music with The Chicago Cossacks

Live Painting with Mario Mena, Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight

Meet An Artist, Indira Johnson; Community Rangoli creation

DIY Instrument Making & Interactive Storytime with Chicago Public Library

South Asian Cultures Music Listening & Free Coffee (while supplies last) at BUDDY Store

2nd Floor:

Indo-Ruska Romani Dance Journey with Ishti Collective & Firebird Dance

Garland Making

Films: Mezcla Media Collective presents Shades of Chicago

3rd Floor:

The night-long RAGAMALA! (6pm-8am)

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/world_music_festival2.html#fri

+3 great visual arts exhibitions!

Host or Publisher Chicago Cultural Center