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. […]
Pre-conference Cabaret Connexion show with the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra
We are so eager to get together for the Cabaret Connexion that a dozen-plus singers are giving us a pre-conference show with the big band. […]
Cabaret Creatures
In cabaret, anything is possible. You can become a creature of your own making, in a world where all rules and norms are abolished, half-human, […]
Women and Expectations by Mamzelle Amandine & Julie Morel
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 […]
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
Direct from Europe : Anne Fromm, Thomas Kellner, and Johanna Paliege Why sit alone in a room. Come to the KABARETT! Step into a relaxed […]
"Piaf in Perspective" featuring Anne-Sophie Guerrier and Angélique Dessaint
Anne‑Sophie Guerrier began singing in the Paris metro in 2019, then established herself in Montmartre in 2021 as a street performer by creating “Montmartre en […]
The Black Songbook Volume I: Bronzeville
A celebration of Black music, history and legacy. We begin with Bronzeville where American cabaret was created and flourished more than 100 years ago along […]
Seasons—a celebration
Performers from Paris, Berlin, Chicago and beyond step into the limelight to explore Seasons in all their musical variations, from Les feuilles mortes (“Autumn Leaves) […]
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 celebration of song and spirit
Participants of the weeklong Cabaret Connexion master classes and workshops step into the spotlight with musical variations of Color & Light. Directed by Angelina Réaux […]
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 […]
French singers join the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra
How to follow up the fabulous summer series of Cabaret Connexion Singers with the Brass Tracks big band? Bring in the French singers with their […]
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 […]
