music Monday at BAC on Mon. 8/4

Southside soul is back—and it's got something to say.

Brendan McAlinden & Friends take the stage this Monday, August 4, bringing original blues, soul, and gritty groove-driven goodness that hits straight from the heart. ✨ Dan Glikis returns in triumphant fashion after a brief hiatus! A South Side legend and voice behind The Juke Shakers, Dan’s stepping out of the cover band box to deliver raw, heartfelt originals with a stacked

lineup of Chicago’s finest:
🎹 Michael Ellis (Brown Bag)
🎸 Mike Dumont (The Juke Shakers)
🥁 Brendan McAlinden (Sam Sinclair Trio)
🎸 Dan “Mr. Fingers” Cantone

Expect a set soaked in soul, peppered with blues, and backed by musicians who know how to move a crowd. Originals. Covers. All vibe.
📅 Monday, August 4 | 7–9 PM

📍 Baffes Courtyard

🎟 Suggested $10 donation to support the BAC

☀️ Rain or shine | 🚫 No outside drinks or coolers
Grab a lawn chair, crack your knuckles, and get ready for a night of real-deal music.

🎧 Get a taste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DyWTC7cJoU

Come for the blues. Stay for the soul.

Music Monday at BAC on 6/23

 

Music Monday at BAC on Mon. 6/16

 

Music Monday at Beverly Arts Center

 

Friday night jazz at BAC on 10/4

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Music Monday on 8/26

 Bring your chairs and enjoy some tunes by Shannon Baker and the Burners (Americana), Monday 8/26 from 7 to 9 pm in the courtyard.

Music Mondays at BAC on 8/19

 Bring your chairs and enjoy some tunes by Steve Haberichter and Friends (bluegrass), Monday 8/19 from 7 to 9 pm in the courtyard.

good stuff in Beverly & Morgan Park this week

Fri. 8/16, 6 pm - Phish livestream from Mondegreen Festival - at Horse Thief Hollow, 10426 S. Western.

Sat. 8/17, 3-7 pm - kid-friendly parking lot party for Project Fire Buddies, featuring a fire truck, face painting, balloon artist, games and more. Click here for tickets/info. - at Horse Thief Hollow, 10426 S. Western.

Sat. 8/17 (2 pm) and Sun. 8/18 (3 pm) - Project 1619 play at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.. Click here for tickets/info. 

music Mondays at BAC on 7/22

Bring your chairs and enjoy some tunes by Son Monarcas. Beverly Arts Center courtyard from 7-9 pm.

Music Mondays on 7/1

 Bring your chairs and enjoy some tunes.

Dave Herrero, originally from Clearwater, Florida got his first taste of the power of blues music by watching Buddy Guy on Austin City Limits as a kid. He started learning how to play guitar due to coming from generations of family musicians (his grandfather Luis was one of the first to move to New York from the Dominican Republic in the 1930’s and recorded many records for Victor / RCA with his group “The Dominican Serenaders."

Music Mondays at Beverly Arts Center

 Music Mondays start at Beverly Arts Center on 6/3. Bring your $5 donation, lawn chair and appreciation for good tunes.

 

the Frunchroom - TONIGHT

The Frunchroom storytelling session is happening at Beverly Arts Center on Thursday 1/18 starting at 7:30 pm.  

Click here for more info. 

the Frunchroom on Thurs. 7/26

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday night? Come on down to the Frunchroom - part of an ongoing reading series happening at Beverly Arts Center.

One of the featured readers on Thursday is David Daruszka, a retired railroad engineer with lots of stories to tell.

Thursday at 7:30 p.m. See ya there!

BACtoberfest on 10/1

Join the Octoberfest party at Beverly Arts Center, with live music, German foods and a Goose Island beer tasting. It's happening Sat. 10/1 from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. 2407 W. 111th St. ($10)

cool music Mondays at Beverly Arts Center

BAC's Cool Music Mondays features jazz/fusion by the Sam Sinclair Trio on Monday 8/23, 7 to 9 p.m., 111th & Western. FREE

cool music Mondays at Beverly Arts Center

BAC's Cool Music Mondays features jazz/fusion by the Sam Sinclair Trio on Monday 8/2, 7 to 9 p.m., 111th & Western. FREE

cool music Mondays at Beverly Arts Center

BAC's Cool Music Mondays features a DJ set by Ramsey Zabout on Monday 7/26, 7 to 9 p.m., 111th & Western. FREE

cool music Mondays at Beverly Arts Center

The Beverly All Stars will be doing a special show at Beverly Arts Center (111th & Western) on today 7/19 from 7 to 9 p.m. It's part of BAC's free Cool Music Mondays series, running through the end of August.

art opening/book signing at BAC 7/10

You can visit a special exhibit at the Beverly Arts Center. It's a celebration of the recently published book "Annie Bananie, My Forever Home" by Beverly author Monica Joyce with illustrations by artist Anne Farley Gaines. The exhibit will include other recent Gaines work.

The exhibit opening and book signing is happening from 6:30-9:00 p.m. tomorrow (Sat. 7/10) at BAC. See you there!

what's happening this weekend

Here's a slice of what's happening in the neighborhood and nearby this weekend.

* Outdoor movie, "Shrek the Third," Fri. 6/18, dusk, sponsored by the 19th Ward Youth Foundation & Sutherland School at the school, 10015 S. Leavitt. 773-238-0288

* Chicago Rat Pack, 8 p.m., Sat. 6/19. $22 ($20/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. .

* Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays through October, in the park & ride lot at 95th & Longwood Drive. Fresh produce, plants and more from regional farmers.

* Free Yoga Classes, 10 a.m. Sundays through summer. Certified Yoga instructor Erin Kelly. Crescent Park, 108th & Bell. 773-569-1015.

* So you want to talk politics? discussion group, Mon. 6/21, 7:30 p.m., Panera Bread, 2314 W. 95th St.