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  • merit summer bash 2025

    Merit Summer Bash 2026

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    Fitzgerald's 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

     Join us for Merit Summer Bash! ☀️Hosted by our Associate Board, Merit Summer Bash will be an evening to dance, drink, and listen to live music all to benefit equitable […]

    $75

  • Strings Instrument Exploration 2026

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Have a music-loving child who's interested in strings but not sure which instrument to play? Come try them out! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids the chance to […]

    $10

  • 2026 Open House at Merit School of Music Near North

    Merit School of Music - Near North 458 W Eugenie St, Chicago, IL
    Concerts & Special Events

    You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s Near North Open House on Saturday, August 15! Bring the whole family for a fun, music-filled morning of performances and hands-on activities.   […]

  • Band Instrument Exploration 2026

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    Have a music-loving child who's interested in band but not sure which instrument to play? Come try them all out! This fun introductory workshop is designed to give kids the […]

    $10

  • 2026 Open House at Merit School of Music South Shore

    Merit School of Music - South Shore 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    You’re invited to Merit School of Music’s South Shore Open House on Saturday, August 22! Bring the whole family for a fun, music-filled morning of performances and hands-on activities.   […]

  • Guitar Instrument Exploration 2026

    Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United States
    Concerts & Special Events

    *New Date!* Originally scheduled for August 5th, this Instrument Exploration Workshop has been rescheduled to August 26! Have a music-loving child who's interested in the guitar? Come try it out! […]

    $10