Dates:
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels who play acoustic instruments. Participants also may be singers and listeners. Sessions are one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing and break/social time. Percussion instruments are provided, and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music. Participants may bring portable keyboards/pianos, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments also are welcome. Sorry, no electric guitars, electric basses or drum kits. Music is provided in print form or projected on screen. We play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway and seasonal. Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. Percussion instruments include the cajon, hand drums, shakers, tambourine and djembe. We welcome all ages: adults, teens and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher. This event is offered in partnership with Edgewater Village Chicago . How to Attend Registration is recommended but not required. Space may be limited. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal in...
Categories: Art, Music and Performances
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