including events from our associated artists
Susan Werner Master Class
An appetizer for our Chicago-area participants: The acclaimed singer-songwriter Susan Werner is bringing a masterclass to Albany Park, Chicago. Thursday, October 22 from 7pm–9 pm. […]
Cabaret Creatures
Lyonnais artists perform at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee International members of the Chicago Cabaret Connexion will present a concert of music showcasing the eclectic world of Cabaret. […]
Mamzelle Amandine & Julie Morel present Women and Expectations : at Sonia Oyola’s House*
Coming from the triumph of “Cabaret Creatures” in Milwaukee, Amandine and Julie bring us a new duo show exploring Women and Expectations, with accordionist Wilfried […]
Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion
Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion holds its 8th international exchange, this year in Chicago, with all daytime sessions at DANKHaus German Cultural Center, 4740 N Western […]
02
Nov
Meet & Greet at DANK Haus
4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Meet the Artists and Teachers of the 2026 Cabaret Connexion! Light dinner is included in the ticket price. […]
Isabelle Georges’ Oh là là ! and International Song Fest
ISABELLE GEORGES “Oh la la” direct from Paris! a joyful combination of musical theatre, French songs, classical, jazz and Yiddish musicParisian cabaret star Isabelle Georges […]
A Brief History of Berlin Kabarett concert with Anne Fromm, Thomas Kellner, and Johanna Paliege
Step into a relaxed nightclub atmosphere as three German cabaret artists, actors, and singers—Anne Fromm (Lyon), Thomas Kellner, and Johanna Paliege (both based between Berlin […]
"Piaf in Perspective" featuring Anne-Sophie Guerrier and Angélique Dessaint
Alliance Française de Chicago810 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 Visit cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp2026 for more information and to purchase tickets! After completing a master’s degree at […]
The Black Songbook Volume I: Bronzeville
A celebration of Black music, history and legacy. We begin with Bronzeville where cabaret was created and flourished more than 100 years ago along the […]
Seasons —a showcase concert
Participants of the weeklong Cabaret Connexion master classes and workshops step into the limelight to explore Seasons in all their musical variations. Directed by Angelina […]
Old Town Meets Montmartre
Inspired by the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion, the neighborhoods of Old Town Chicago and Montmartre Paris have been twinned since 2023, The Commune Libre de […]
Color and Light —a showcase concert
Participants of the weeklong Cabaret Connexion master classes and workshops step into the spotlight to explore Color & Light in all their musical variations. Directed […]
Homage to Yves Mathieu’s Cabaret Lapin Agile
Part I-solo piano by Jean Claude Orfali; Part II- a potpourri of Paris in songs Jean-Claude Orfali is a favorite of PianoForte Chicago’s owner Thomas […]
11
Nov
French singers join the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra
North & Maple Kitchen in Tinley Park 18401 N Creek Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Visit https://pci.jotform.com/form/262457356673063 for more information and to purchase tickets!
13
Nov
14
Nov
Suzie Telep at the CheckOut
Join French-Cameroonian vocalist and songwriter Suzie Telep for “Afropean Travel”, a musical journey blending jazz, soul, French chanson, and Afro-diasporic rhythms. Through original compositions and […]
15
Nov
October 22 – Susan Werner’s master class gives us a taste of the Cabaret Connexion week to come.
October 28 – A preview of Cabaret Connexion performers comes to Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra in Tinley Park
November 11 – French singers join the big-band fun with Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra