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SUMMARY:Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s Open House in the West Loop on Saturday\, August 2 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am!\n  \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nEnjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁\nWatch student performances 👏\nExplore Merit’s building 🏫\nLearn about fall programming 🍂\n& more! 🤗\n\n\n✨ FLASH SALE ✨ for this event only! Sign up onsite at this Open House to receive 15% OFF fall group classes and Early Childhood classes.*\n*Discount only available to new Merit families & cannot be combined with other discounts or financial aid. Valid on Early Childhood & Instrument & Vocal Music group classes only. \n→ RSVP for the event
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/fall-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop at Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park
DESCRIPTION:Have a music-loving child who isn’t quite sure which instrument to choose? The best way to pick is by trying them all! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids of all ages the chance to explore various instruments and learn more about Merit’s programming. \nOur team of experts will introduce kids (and parents\, too!) to: \n\nInstruments such as guitar\, piano\, violin\, and more!\nGroup classes and private lessons at Merit\nEarly Childhood classes for ages 0-8\nWhat age to start learning instruments and why\n\nAt the end of the workshop\, your child can choose their favorite instrument\, and you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for classes with a special discount.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/instrument-exploration-library/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Library\, 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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SUMMARY:South Shore Sounds: Let's Splash and Sing
DESCRIPTION:Dive into music with South Shore Sounds\, a pop-up playdate series that gets little ones moving\, grooving\, and exploring music together. \nKids ages 0-5 will explore rhythm\, song\, and creative expression through hands-on musical play—perfect for babies\, toddlers\, and preschoolers. Come sing\, splash\, and celebrate community through sound!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/lets-splash-sing/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Community Church\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Open House at Merit – Near North
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Merit School of Music – Near North’s Open House on Saturday\, August 23 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am!\n  \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nEnjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁\nWatch student and faculty performances and a special musical storytime 👏\nExplore the building 🏫\nLearn about fall programming 🍂\n& more! 🤗\n\n✨ FLASH SALE ✨ for this event only! Sign up onsite at this Open House to receive 15% OFF fall group classes and Early Childhood classes.*\n*Discount only available to new Merit families & cannot be combined with other discounts or financial aid. Valid on Early Childhood & Instrument & Vocal Music group classes only. \n→ RSVP for the event
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/near-north-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music – Near North\, 458 W Eugenie St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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