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SUMMARY:Merit Summer Bash 2026
DESCRIPTION: Join us for Merit Summer Bash! ☀️\nHosted by our Associate Board\, Merit Summer Bash will be an evening to dance\, drink\, and listen to live music all to benefit equitable access to music education. Each ticket includes entry\, food\, and two drink tickets. We hope to see you there! 🍻 \n\n\n    Get Tickets
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-summer-bash-2026/
LOCATION:Fitzgerald’s\, 6615 Roosevelt Road\, Berwyn\, IL\, 60402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T194713Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Merit South Shore Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate music\, creativity\, and community at Merit School of Music’s South Shore branch! \nJoin us for a free\, family‑friendly concert featuring our violin and cello students as they showcase everything they’ve learned throughout the year. Whether you’re cheering on a performer or simply curious about what Merit South Shore has to offer\, this is the perfect chance to experience the joy of music up close. \nYou’ll also get to learn about our growing programming at this branch\, including a brand‑new introductory music class launching this summer. \nRSVPs are appreciated but not required. Just show up\, enjoy the music\, and see what Merit is building in South Shore. Families and future young musicians are especially encouraged to join. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-south-shore-concerts-and-parent-teacher-conferences/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music – South Shore\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Key Dates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211820Z
CREATED:20250908T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T211820Z
UID:10001656-1778929200-1778936400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Stringtacular 2026
DESCRIPTION:Stringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: \n\nOrozco Elementary School\nBrighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy\nMerit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program\n\nExperience the joy and energy of more than 300 first-grade through high school students\, all performing together on one stage.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/stringtacular-2/
LOCATION:Benito Juarez Community Academy\, 1450 W Cermak Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Merit Music in Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20250908T154312Z
CREATED:20250908T154312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154312Z
UID:10001654-1778781600-1778792400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:We hope you join us at Gala 2026 as we gather together as a Merit community\, experience amazing student performances\, and honor our special guests\, Caroline and Charlie Huebner. \nSave the date and stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/gala-2026/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel\, 120 East Delaware Place\, Chicago\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20250908T154111Z
CREATED:20250902T210646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154111Z
UID:10001653-1778198400-1778284740@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-6/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20250908T154111Z
CREATED:20250902T210646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154111Z
UID:10001652-1777680000-1777766340@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-6/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20250908T154111Z
CREATED:20250902T210646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154111Z
UID:10001651-1777334400-1777593599@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-6/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20250908T154111Z
CREATED:20250902T210646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154111Z
UID:10001650-1776902400-1776988740@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Group class concerts are held during each group’s specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/group-class-concerts-parent-teacher-conferences-6/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T120000
DTSTAMP:20250902T214226Z
CREATED:20250902T214226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T214226Z
UID:10001638-1775991600-1775995200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2026.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-graduation-2/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260321T145953Z
CREATED:20250902T214135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T145953Z
UID:10001637-1775779200-1775951999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Spring Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday\, 4/10-4/11. \nFriday 4/10 \n\n7pm – Band Concert\n\nSaturday 4/11 \n\n9am – Instrumental Ensembles Concert\n11am – Voice Concert\n12:45pm – Joseph B. Glossberg Jazz Program Concert\n3pm – Orchestra Concert\n5:30pm – Piano Concert
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-spring-concerts-4/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20250902T212202Z
CREATED:20250902T212202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T212202Z
UID:10001629-1773532800-1773619199@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Barnett Chamber Music Competition
DESCRIPTION:The fourteenth annual A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition will be held on Sunday\, March 15\, 2025\, in Anne & Howard Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music in Chicago. \nThe competition is open to musicians aged 18 and under with two divisions: \n\nStrings and Piano\nWinds\, Brass\, and Percussion\n\nContestants will be competing for $11\,000 in cash prizes. There are prizes for winners in each of the two divisions\, as well as an award for the overall winner. There is also a special award for the top finishing group from Merit School of Music. \nThe Barnett Chamber Music Competition is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/barnett-chamber-competition/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cello.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T173000
DTSTAMP:20250902T212033Z
CREATED:20250902T212033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T212033Z
UID:10001628-1772901000-1772904600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit - Near North Recital at the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center in the West Loop for a Merit – Near North Recital in Gottlieb Hall.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-near-north-recital-at-the-joy-faith-knapp-music-center/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/violin.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260126T223912Z
CREATED:20260126T223912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T223912Z
UID:10001670-1771668900-1771671600@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Magical\, Mystical\, Mighty Movies FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit School of Music’s Wind Symphony for a free sensory-friendly concert exploring the magical world of movie music! 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 👏\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 🎵\n\nConcert repertoire includes selections from the following film favorites:\n\nStar Wars\, J. Williams\nThe Incredibles\, M. Giacchino\nMoana\, L. Miranda\nWicked\, S. Schwartz\nHarry Potter\, J. Williams\n\nIf you want to learn more about Merit in advance of the concert\, join us at 9:45am for some coffee and donut holes and conversation! \nRSVP today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/magical-mystical-mighty-movies/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sensory-friendly.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20251003T204432Z
CREATED:20250902T205947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T204432Z
UID:10001617-1766016000-1766102399@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Non-Competitive Chamber Ensembles Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/non-competitive-chamber-ensembles-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/chamber-ensembles.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20251201T223253Z
CREATED:20250902T205602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T223253Z
UID:10001615-1765616400-1765645200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Winter Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday\, 12/12-12/13. \nFriday\, December 12 \n\n7pm Concert Band\, Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony\n\nSaturday\, December 13 \n\n9am Instrumental Ensembles\n11am Voice\n12:45pm Jazz\n3pm Merit Philharmonic\n5:30pm Piano Duets
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-winter-concerts-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/winter-concerts.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20251201T223253Z
CREATED:20250902T205602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T223253Z
UID:10001614-1765566000-1765573200@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Winter Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday\, 12/12-12/13. \nFriday\, December 12 \n\n7pm Concert Band\, Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony\n\nSaturday\, December 13 \n\n9am Instrumental Ensembles\n11am Voice\n12:45pm Jazz\n3pm Merit Philharmonic\n5:30pm Piano Duets
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/conservatory-winter-concerts-2/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/winter-concerts.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20250902T203911Z
CREATED:20250902T203911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T203911Z
UID:10001603-1763769600-1763855999@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit - Near North Recital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/near-north-recital/
LOCATION:Church of the Three Crosses\, 333 W Wisconsin St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/violin.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20250902T204041Z
CREATED:20250902T204041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T204041Z
UID:10001604-1763078400-1763164799@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Group Class & Private Lessons Honors Recital
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/honor-recital/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Group Classes,Private Lessons
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/violin.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T180000
DTSTAMP:20251105T203807Z
CREATED:20251105T203721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203807Z
UID:10001600-1762621200-1762624800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dancevision 2025: Time Travel
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Chicago and Merit School of Music’s annual new choreography showcase\, DanceVision\, returns again this fall with their new recital entitled Time Travel.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dancevision-2025-time-travel-2/
LOCATION:Ballet Chicago\, 17 N State Street\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancevision.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T180000
DTSTAMP:20251105T203659Z
CREATED:20250902T175703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203659Z
UID:10001661-1762621200-1762624800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dancevision 2025: Time Travel
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Chicago and Merit School of Music’s annual new choreography showcase\, DanceVision\, returns again this fall with their new recital entitled Time Travel.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dancevision-time-travel/
LOCATION:Ballet Chicago\, 17 N State Street\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancevision.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T190000
DTSTAMP:20251105T203749Z
CREATED:20251105T203718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203749Z
UID:10001599-1762538400-1762542000@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dancevision 2025: Time Travel
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Chicago and Merit School of Music’s annual new choreography showcase\, DanceVision\, returns again this fall with their new recital entitled Time Travel.
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dancevision-2025-time-travel/
LOCATION:Ballet Chicago\, 17 N State Street\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dancevision.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20250902T175029Z
CREATED:20250902T175029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T175029Z
UID:10001596-1761993000-1761994800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos FREE Sensory & Family-Friendly Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit’s Wind Symphony for a free concert celebrating Dia de los Muertos. Audience members will be welcome to move\, dance\, make noise\, or partake in any way which helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities welcome. Save the date! \nJoin us at Merit for this FREE concert:\n\nHear familiar favorites from Merit’s Wind Symphony\nChildren and adults of all ages and abilities welcome ✨\nExperience a sensory friendly style concert where the audience is encouraged to move around\, make noise\, take breaks\, clap along\, and more 👏\nCelebrate neurodiversity at a performance that is made for everybody to enjoy ✨\nAwesome opportunity for any child’s FIRST concert 🤗\nEnjoy music to commemorate Dia de los Muertos and the diverse Latinx cultures represented in our Merit community
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-free-sensory-family-friendly-concert/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Conservatory
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dia-de-los-muertos-concert.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T111500
DTSTAMP:20251002T171440Z
CREATED:20251002T171340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T171440Z
UID:10001660-1761820200-1761822900@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Musical Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit School of Music for a Halloween 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. \nCostumes are welcome\, so feel free to dress up and get festive! 👻\nRSVP to reserve a goodie bag for your little one — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🛍️ \n 
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/halloween-musical-storytime/
LOCATION:Church of the Three Crosses\, 333 W Wisconsin St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Halloween-storytime.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T220000
DTSTAMP:20250826T191940Z
CREATED:20250826T191841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191940Z
UID:10001591-1761586200-1761602400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Play On 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Merit School of Music for a special benefit concert supporting equal access to music education at City Winery! We are thrilled to announce that Resavoir (led by Merit alum Will Miller) will headline our 7th annual Play On\, with additional performances by Mamey (led by Merit alum Julián Pujols Quall) and Merit’s very own Honors Jazz Combo. Enjoy the gorgeous music\, bid on exciting raffle prizes\, and support high-quality music education in Chicago. \nThe doors open at 5:30pm\, and the show begins at 7:00pm. \nTickets are on sale now\, so get yours today!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/play-on-2025/
LOCATION:City Winery\, 1200 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meritmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/play-on-calendar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20251002T170846Z
CREATED:20251002T165027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T170846Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Musical Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a musical storytime at 4:30pm! This event is part of the Mary Bartelme Park Council’s Diwali Celebration. Stop by the park from 4-7pm for free activities\, performances\, and community celebration—hope to see you there!
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/diwali-storytime/
LOCATION:Mary Bartelme Park\, 115 S Sangamon St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T113000
DTSTAMP:20250702T152255Z
CREATED:20250702T152159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T152255Z
UID:10001588-1758362400-1758367800@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Open House at Merit – South Shore
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Merit School of Music – South Shore’s Open House on Saturday\, September 20 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am!\n  \nStop by our Open House to:\n\nEnjoy an instrument petting zoo 🥁\nWatch performances including a special musical storytime 👏\nExplore the building 🏫\nLearn about fall programming 🍂\n& more! 🤗\n\nSpecial pricing available at this location!\n\n→ RSVP for the event
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/open-house-merit-south-shore/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music – South Shore\, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd\, Chicago\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20250903T191949Z
CREATED:20250513T155142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191949Z
UID:10001573-1757757600-1757768400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:Merit @ 61st Street Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 61st Farmer’s Market in South Shore! Stop by our booth to explore an instrument petting zoo\, meet our team\, and enjoy a musical storytime (11:00am) while learning about Merit’s South Shore fall programming. This event is free and open to the public! \n\n🎺 Instrument Petting Zoo: 10:00am – 1:00pm\n📖 Musical Storytime @ 11:00am
URL:https://meritmusic.org/event/merit-61st-street-market-2025/
LOCATION:61st Street Market\, 6100 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T110000
DTSTAMP:20250822T005705Z
CREATED:20250702T151230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T005705Z
UID:10001587-1757152800-1757156400@meritmusic.org
SUMMARY:FREE Instrument Exploration! Workshop
DESCRIPTION:⏰ Sign up starting Monday\, Aug 25 at 9am. This popular workshop fills fast—reserve your spot early! \nHave 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-6/
LOCATION:Merit School of Music\, 38 S Peoria St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T113000
DTSTAMP:20250625T184024Z
CREATED:20250604T211257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T184024Z
UID:10001579-1755943200-1755948600@meritmusic.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T110000
DTSTAMP:20250703T155403Z
CREATED:20250703T155403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155403Z
UID:10001590-1755338400-1755342000@meritmusic.org
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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