If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Chicago. From music panel discussion to a hip-hop performance, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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You Make Music... Now What?
From the event description:
This panel covers how the up-and-coming music artist can develop their music as a source of income. Learn about how to get music featured on movies or shows, artist branding and management, and general legal advice to protect your music.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 6-8 p.m.
Where: 2112, 4245 N. Knox Ave.
Price: $10
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The CSO Musicians @ Steinmetz College Prep
From the event description:
This special full orchestra concert by the Musicians of the CSO will feature our Concertmaster and violin soloist, Robert Chen, and guest conductor, Jay Friedman. "From the Heart of the Orchestra" — is a series of performances by the Musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during their strike for a fair contract. All concerts, whether by chamber groups or full orchestra, are free of charge, but advanced registration is required.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: Steinmetz College Prep, 3030 N. Mobile Ave.
Price: Free
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Rear View Mirror Sessions: Sylvia Robinson
From the event description:
Join us as we take a journey through the life and career of singer, songwriter, producer and Sugar Hill Records label owner Sylvia Robinson. Arts + Public Life, in partnership with Soundrotation and Brain Trust Management, presents the third installment of the Rear View Mirror listening sessions and lecture series led by music historian and DJ, Duane E Powell.
When: Thursday, May 2, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd.
Price: Free
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17th Annual CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights
From the event description:
Join us at Plumbers Hall to dig through thousands of crates of vinyl records, as well as DVDs, CDs, posters and more. We've got over 100 tables of vinyl this year and you can even get a sneak peek at the records we'll be slinging at the CHIRP records table.
When: Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd.
Price: $8 for general admission; $25 for early admission
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
From the event description:
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American hip-hop band from Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 1991. The group originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in late 1993, when Bone Thugs debuted with the EP "Creepin on ah Come Up."
When: Friday, May 3, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Price: $29
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