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🎶 Performing Arts Center & Community Hub
☕️ @unison.coffee
Promoting wellness in East Garfield Park
📍148 S. California Avenue

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🌱 Banding Together: Spring 2026 Review

From our music programs housed in our new
Performing Arts Center & Community Hub for
the first time, to multigenerational communities
coming together – many outstanding milestones
& accomplishments have already been made
here at BandWith.

We are so excited to share with you our
Spring Review from January-May 2026!

Thank YOU to our longtime supporters,
East Garfield Park community, students, parents,
and first-time visitors for uplifting our students,
building community, & believing in us!

We’re looking forward to continuing to grow,
expand our programming, and make an impact
with you — now & with the next generations! ♥️

📣 view our full review via #linkinbio 📣

#WestSide #BandWithChicago #MusicEducation taken in BandWith by @bandwith_chicago

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4 months ago

••| We’re grateful to see the story of BandWith Chicago continue to reach more of our city ❤️

Thank you to @tleetv & @fox32chicago for
the follow-up feature highlighting how music,
community, & access can come together
under one roof on Chicago’s West Side.

At our new coffee shop, @unison.coffee ☕️
every cup directly supports our free music
& performing arts programs for community
members of all ages. 💃🏾🎶🥁

Full story in #linkinbio

🎥: @hellocupkait

#BandingTogether #ChicagoArts
#EastGarfieldPark #ArtsEducation taken in East Garfield Park by @bandwith_chicago

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🎶 From a band program to a Performing Arts Center & Community Hub…

Reflecting on where we started & so incredibly
grateful to everyone who helped us get here 🩷 taken in East Garfield Park by @bandwith_chicago

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Peace Runners held a family reunion of a shakeout run @bandwith_chicago before the marathon!

We had to know what were people listening to in those headphones on marathon race day?!

Thank you @shokzusa @hoka @maurten_official @hydrapak @ugreen_official for stepping outside of downtown and investing in our community

#chicago #marathon taken in West Side, Chicago by @bandwith_chicago

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Brass players, this one’s for you. 🎺

The Windy City Ramblers Brass Band Workshop is a multi-generational space for musicians ages 10+ to sharpen their playing while experiencing the energy of a real brass ensemble.

Saturdays | 9:00–10:00 AM
Grab your spot through the link in bio.

#bandwithchicago #windycityramblers #brassband #chicagomusic by @bandwith_chicago

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taken in Chicago, Illinois by @bandwith_chicago

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8 days ago

TIMELESS: The Music of Nat “King” Cole, Reimagined 🎶

Join us at BandWith Chicago for a special evening celebrating the music of Nat King Cole, reimagined with a 19-piece wind orchestra featuring Keya Trammell, Gregory Stewart, Alysha Monique, and Sam Thousand.
📅 Wednesday, October 14
🚪 Doors: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
📍 BandWith Chicago, 148 S. California Ave
🎟 Free + All Ages
RSVP required: chibrations.app/timeless
Presented by The Anchorage & Chi-Brations.

#bandwithchicago #chicagomusic #natkingcole #livemusicchicago #chicagoevents by @bandwith_chicago

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9 days ago

🎶 Move with us on Saturdays! 🕺🏾💃🏾

Ready to get your groove on? Join us at BandWith starting this Saturday for Adult: Jazz & Hip Hop Dance led by dance instructor, André @andray_dre! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, come move, sweat, and have a good time with us. 🔥

📅 Saturdays at 10-11am
📍 BandWith Chicago

Come dance with us! 🎵

#BandWithChicago #AdultDance #JazzDance #HipHopDance #ChicagoDance taken in East Garfield Park by @bandwith_chicago

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10 days ago

Come sit in. Listen. Play. 🎺

BandWith Chicago welcomes Ryan Nyther for a series of Speakeasy Sets bringing professional and aspiring musicians into the same room for an evening of live music and collaboration.

Ryan has performed alongside Chicago legends Fred Anderson, Von Freeman, and Willie Pickens, as well as Lupe Fiasco, Buddy Guy, Roy Hargrove, Mint Condition, and more. He is also an artist in residence at Andy’s Jazz Club with The Trumpet Summit, a collective rooted in the tradition of instrumental Black American music of the ’50s and ’60s.

Upcoming dates:
October 15
November 12
January 14

6:30–9:30 PM
📍 BandWith Chicago, 148 S. California Avenue

Come hear the music, meet the musicians, and be part of the session.

Register through the link in bio.

#bandwithchicago #ryannyther #chicagojazz #chicagomusic #jamsession by @bandwith_chicago

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11 days ago

Calling all aspiring drummers!

Elementary Drumline is all about rhythm, precision, teamwork, and ENERGY. Students in Grades 4–8 learn real drumline technique while building the confidence to play as one powerful ensemble.

Mondays + Tuesdays | 4:00–5:30 PM

Ready to join the line? Registration is in our bio.

#bandwithchicago #drumline #youthmusic #chicagoyouth by @bandwith_chicago

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13 days ago

Join our Saturday morning Multi-Gen Choir, led by Eric Rutherford!
In partnership with @Innovation80, BandWith Voices brings singers ages 12+ together to learn, harmonize, perform, and make music across generations.

Saturdays | 10:00–11:00 AM
Registration is open through the link in bio.

#bandwithchicago #bandwithvoices #chicagochoir #communitymusic by @bandwith_chicago

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17 days ago

LETS KICK OFF HALLOWEEN 🎃 THE RIGHT WAY

OCTOBER 24TH @bandwith_chicago
3:30PM -8:30PM

BATTLES START AT 4:30

KIDS WITH COSTUMES FREE AGES 1-10

PRIZE GIVEAWAYS TO THE BEST COSTUMES OF THE NIGHT

EARLY ARRIVAL IS SUGGESTED

GOOD VIBES
GOOD BATTLES
GOOD FOOD
FREE CANDY 🍭
GOOD MUSIC

#chicagofootwork #battles #dance #halloweenparty🎃 #thering taken in Chicago by @bandwith_chicago

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