Working In Concert concerts

  • Jul 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – July 1st 7:00-9:30 pm North & Maple Kitchen18401 N.Creek DriveTinley Park Dinner and dancing with a big band!! Reservations: 708-468-8181

  • Jun 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Immerse yourself in Parisian romance with the Alliance Française Plein Air concert featuring Chicago-based singer Claudia Hommel! Claudia will evoke memories of 1950s Paris with romantic French music, accompanied by accordionist Patricia Spaeth and violinist Sam Hyson with a special nod to the chanson Mon coeur est un violon. Guests will enjoy a complimentary…

  • Jun 24, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Kathryn Han, with her colourful personality, and the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra will perform at North & Maple Kitchen on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 p.m.

  • Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – For the duration of the concert, you’ll discover and rediscover original and old songs interpreted by SongShop participants Vicki Graff, Christian Halvorsen, Carrie Hedges, Gabriel Valentino, and Sue Susman, with original songs by Gabe, Vicki and Sue in the mix. The show will be hosted…

  • May 31, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – On Sunday May 31, the Labyrinth Club will host a concert created by the SongShop participants and their marvelous performance coach and emcee of the show: Claudia Hommel! Featuring: Beth Halevy, Dion Walton, Elisabeth Howard, Cristina Marinescu, and Sharon Waltham. Music director and pianist: Howie…

  • Chicago Cabaret Week 2026

    May 8, 2026 – May 17, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Chicago Cabaret Week, now in its fifth year, is the premier cabaret event of the year, celebrating local artists and acclaimed venues throughout the city. The 10-day festival runs from May 8 – 17, 2026, with all shows priced at $30 or less — offering…

  • Apr 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Le dimanche 26 avril prochain, nous organisons un concert associé à la Cabaret Connexion. En cet honneur, nos artistes chicagoens, Susan Arjmand et David Reithoffer, performeront, et vous aurez tout simplement envie de repartir avec eux à Chicago en novembre! 7 chanteurs performeront et la…

  • April 26 Solo Sets

    Apr 26, 2026 @ 3:30 pm – A Blooming of Solo Sets featuring Rae-Myra Hilliard, Alison Issen, Ruth Fuerst, Etienne Colvin Hosted by Claudia HommelHowie Pfeifer, Music Director Chief O’Neill’s, 3471 N Elston, ChicagoSunday, April 26 at 3:30 pm Giving our associated artists the opportunity to shine with curated short sets. Ruth Fuerst invites us to…

  • Elisabeth Howard’s MasterClass

    Apr 25, 2026 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – This class is now booked for singers, but there is room for auditors to watch or you can join the wait list! This workshop is a special 3-in-1 masterclass! You will get your choice: Do you want to work on Stage Presence, Vocal Technique or…

  • Vibes & Verses: An Open Mic Night

    Apr 23, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Presented by MuSAC — Musika SamaSama Artists Collective Celebrate World Art Day, National Poetry Month, and International Jazz Day all in one night. Vibes & Verses is an open mic where singers, poets, comics, storytellers, and musicians take the stage — and every voice has a place.…

  • Welcoming new staff

    Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – You are warmly invited to an intimate evening of great company, heavy appetizers, and lively conversation to welcome two remarkable young women who have joined the staff of Working In Concert. Join us on Friday, April 17 at the Porton home, in a beautiful River West high-rise…

  • Under 30 Showcase

    Mar 29, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 at 4 PM (rescheduled from January) PianoForte Chicago, 1335 S. Michigan Ave, ChicagoOn-site reception to follow. Showcasing 8 of Chicago’s rising young performers from Classical to Cabaret. Our singers have been coached by Carl Ratner, Christine Steyer and Claudia Hommel to…