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Free Music & Theater Virtual

PorchlightPalooza

August 21, 2020 - August 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Facebook Live

Chicago, IL

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Description

PorchlightPalooza will include performances from Chicago’s best talents, highlights from its award-winning history and an exclusive interview hosted by legendary newsman Bill Kurtis with the 2020 ICON Award recipient Joel Grey. PorchlightPalooza will be broadcast on Porchlight’s Facebook page, YouTube Live and its event page. Visit event website for schedule of events.

Event Cost: Free, raffle tickets on sale.

Event Times: 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

Additional Information

Website: https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/events/porchlightpalooza/

Neighborhood: Chicago

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