Events

On April 28, Urban Gateways percussion students from EPIC Academy will perform on the legendary House of Blues stage during the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation's Action for the Arts Recital. Stop by to support these talented musicians!

Join teaching artist Victoria Martinez and her students from the Traveling Minds program on May 6 to view and celebrate their artistic process and soft sculpture installation.

Get to know our Associate Board and help fund an in-school touring performance at this casual meet-and-greet!

You are invited to a formal recruitment event for the Urban Gateways Associate Board at swanky Soho House Chicago. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and entertainment in support of arts education programs.

Join musician Carol Weston in an interactive program of familiar and new children’s songs; this is a free public performance through Night Out in the Parks!

The Spellbinder performs state-of-the-art magical effects choreographed to lively music, sure to amaze audiences of all ages. Join Walter King Jr. (The Spellbinder) for this free Night Out in the Parks performance.

Three drummers from the Pulse Beat Music Chicago collective serve as musical tour guides as they journey with audiences around the world to study the history, language, and geography of rhythm. This is a free performance through Night Out in the Parks.

Another free Night Out in the Parks performance by the drummers of Pulse Beat Music Chicago! Explore rhythms and songs from the Middle East, Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, Europe, and other world regions under the guidance of these accomplished musicians.

CoCre8 is a collaborative apprenticeship program that breaks down traditional barriers between students and teachers by making all participants into equal stakeholders in the creative process. Join CoCre8 participants on July 1 to celebrate their final artworks!

Join us for a casual fundraiser enjoying America's favorite pastime on July 10! Ticket proceeds support Urban Gateways arts education programs.