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Thirsty Ears Classical Music Street Festival

August 10, 2019 - August 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location

Thirsty Ears

Wilson Ave. from Hermitage Ave. to Ravenswood Ave.

Chicago, IL

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Description

Chicago’s only classical music street festival includes family entertainment like spirited storytime sessions complete with improvised, live music by The Lucky Trikes and The WTTW Big Ideas Van. There is also a 2-hour presentation of modern silent films accompanied by freshly-composed scores performed live.

Event Cost: $10 donation.

Event Times: 1-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.acmusic.org/productions/thirsty-ears-festival-2019

Neighborhood: Chicago

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