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SUMMARY:Fall Musical Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit School of Music for a Fall Musical Storytime at our Near North branch in Old Town! 🎃\nMerit’s talented team of performing artists will engage your little ones (all ages welcome!) and promote early literacy development with a unique blend of music\, movement\, and fun. \n📍 The 45-minute performance will be indoors at Church of the Three Crosses. \nRSVP to reserve a goodie bag for your little one! 🛍️ \nPlease note: Street parking available only \n 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/fall-musical-storytime/
LOCATION:Church of the Three Crosses\, 333 W Wisconsin St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Trick or Tunes: A FREE Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit School of Music’s Wind Symphony for a free Halloween-themed sensory-friendly concert! Audience members are invited to move\, dance\, make noise\, or partake in any way that helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities welcome. \nJoin us at Merit for this FREE concert:\n\nHear familiar film score favorites from Merit’s Wind Symphony 🎷\nExperience a sensory-friendly style concert where the audience is encouraged to move around\, make noise\, take breaks\, clap along\, and more 👏\nEnjoy sensory supports provided by Merit\, including headphones\, earplugs\, and fidget toys 🎧\nChildren and adults of all ages and abilities welcome 😊\nCelebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is made for everybody to enjoy ✨\nAwesome opportunity for any child’s FIRST concert 🎵\nHalloween costumes are welcome and goodie bags are included with your ticket! 🎃\n\nParking \nMerit’s parking lot is reserved for faculty and staff only. Parking options for parents\, students\, and other visitors include metered street parking as well as nearby paid public parking lots. SpotHero is a great option for finding a convenient parking spot.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/trick-or-tunes-2/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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SUMMARY:Play On 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable night of world-class Latin jazz and salsa dancing while making a difference for the next generation of musicians. Join Merit School of Music at City Winery for the 8th annual Play On Benefit Concert\, a special evening dedicated to expanding access to high-quality music education for young people across Chicago. \nThe night’s headliner is acclaimed jazz trumpeter (and Merit alum!) Victor Garcia and his Latin Jazz Orchestra\, whose electrifying performance promises to captivate audiences from the first note to the last. You’ll also hear from Merit’s talented Honors Jazz Combo\, showcasing the remarkable students whose futures are shaped by your support. Come early to join us for a salsa dancing lesson so you can dance the night away during the show! \nThe doors open at 6pm with an optional\, included salsa dancing lesson before the show\, and the concert begins at 7:30pm. \nTickets are on sale now\, so get yours today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/play-on-2026/
LOCATION:City Winery Chicago – West Loop\, 1200 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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