Upcoming Public Events
2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
4:00-4:25 PM
Skokie Festival of Cultures
Junior Klezmer Orchestra
On the main stage (outdoors)
The event, held at Skokie’s 19-acre Oakton Park, has grown over nearly three decades from 14 cultures with 1,000 attendees, to more than three dozen cultures and 25,000 visitors, annually. Over two days in May, visitors enjoy ethnic folk music and dance on two stages, arts and crafts, international children's games, food, cultural booths, a merchandise bazaar, a mini train ride around the park, and the festival’s iconic flag display. The festival has been honored with both state and national art event programming awards.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
8:30 PM
Concert for Ukraine: A Night of Ukrainian Song and Dance
Chicago Cossacks
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
Mazurdance Dance School
“Oberig” Children's Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble
Campanella Children's Choir
and singer-songwriter Sofi Fraser
Old Town School of Folk Music
Maurer Concert Hall
4544 North Lincoln Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60625
This performance features authentic Ukrainian folk music and dances performed by performers with ties to Ukraine, including dancers, children’s choirs, and a klezmer band.
Ticket proceeds will go to vetted charities providing humanitarian aid: World Central Kitchen, United Help Ukraine, and Ukraine TrustChain. At the event, donations to smaller Ukrainian relief organizations will also be accepted.
Tickets ($25 general public / $23 members)
Sunday, June 12, 2022
1:00 - 1:45 PM
Greater Chicago Jewish Festival
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
Cook County Forest Preserve
Oakton Street, West of Lehigh
$5 Suggested Donation
4th of July Parades
Monday July 4, 2022
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
10:00 AM in Highland Park
The parade route starts at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and St. Johns Avenue, proceeding on St. Johns to Central Avenue, west along Central Avenue, ending at Sunset Woods Park.
12:00 Noon in Skokie
Sunday August 21, 2022
3:00-3:50 PM
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Quintet
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Quintet brings "the Joy of Klez" back to the Highland Park Public Library.
Registration is recommended.
2023
June 4, 2023
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band's 40th Anniversary Concert!
Old Town School of Folk Music
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL