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Artists from Black Voices in Cabaret come home from France, having participated in the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion in Lyon, Paris and Dordogne. We are joined by other BVIC and Cabaret Connexion artists to celebrate the awe-inspiring exhibit of "Paris in Black" and to launch Black History Month at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. BLACK VOICES IN CABARET: Valerie Chestnut, Kenneth Fobs, Beverly Tyree, Sean Harris, Patricia Mosley, R. Darryl Thomas, Lynne Jordan, Robin Watson, Sonia Oyola, Ava Logan, Randolph Johnson, I’m M$ B’Havin, Patricia Tyson Fellow performers from Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion: Claudia Hommel, Jeanie Carroll, The Swingin’ Sisters (Tirzah Joy, Barbara Smith, and Carolyn Broquet). Music director Howie Pfeifer at the keyboard with Paul McAdams on guitar and Kathryn Hahn on flute. We begin with an exclusive guided tour of the exhibit "Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance" at 4:30 pm. The concert will follow at 6pm in the Lower Skylight Gallery, set amidst exhibit montages and a Parisian café ambiance. The DuSable museum is our nation’s oldest independent Black history museum, and a Smithsonian Institution affiliate, founded in 1961. Black Voices in Cabaret was founded in 2020 to spotlight the immense talent of African-American performers in cabaret. The Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion plans its 8th international exchange coming to Chicago in November 2026. Working In Concert is the parent organization for both cabaret initiatives. The stately museum building is located just west of the U of C Medical Center at Cottage Grove and 57th Street. There is ample free street parking along Payne Drive on the west and north side of the museum.

Muffy Fishbasket (M) and Mrs. Yuka Layme (Y) combine the best elements of drag & live singing cabaret to bring you an unforgettable afternoon of music, sass, shade and booze! Gather that tipping cash and get those tickets for this interactive Dragaret Brunch experience you find anywhere else. Doors Open @ Noon Performance Starts @ 1:00pm All Tickets include an amazing show and bottomless mimosas, as well as a silent auction benefiting Highwood Pride $65 The Full Service Appetizers, pizza, salad & bottomless mimosas + seating at a table $45 The Voyeur General Seating (chair, no table) & bottomless mimosas *Note: Full cash bar available

Monday, February 9, 7PM CCP November Open Mic Night Rhapsody Theater Front Bar, 1328 W Morse Ave, Chicago FREE Must be a CCP member to perform We are pleased that Howard Pfeifer will be returning to the piano for the next CCP Open Mic of 2026. We have created an atmosphere where CCP members of all experience levels can stop by and have a chance to see each other, maybe sing a song, have a drink. We are encouraging both those emerging cabaret artist members or the more experienced singers to join us, visit and share together. The only requirement to sing is to be a member. While we do encourage singers to mention prior to performing where you might be seen next, we ask that you refrain from distribution of any printed promotional materials. Sign up here: We are pleased that Howard Pfeifer will be returning to the piano for the next CCP Open Mic of 2026. We have created an atmosphere where CCP members of all experience levels can stop by and have a chance to see each other, maybe sing a song, have a drink. We are encouraging both those emerging cabaret artist members or the more experienced singers to join us, visit and share together. The only requirement to sing is to be a member. While we do encourage singers to mention prior to performing where you might be seen next, we ask that you refrain from distribution of any printed promotional materials. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/251337754883063 Doors open at 6:30 pm and sign up then. Bringing sheet music in your key is encouraged. Our goal is to create a welcoming space for all our members to perform. Members are encouraged to invite nonmember friends to come and enjoy the talent. Doors open at 6:30 pm and sign up then. Bringing sheet music in your key is encouraged. Our goal is to create a welcoming space for all our members to perform. Members are encouraged to invite nonmember friends to come and enjoy the talent.

You are invited!!! MIchele Williams and Michael Wilhelm opening act. Followed by the Blue Adaptors Band. Great people, dancing, homemade birthday cake. The more the merrier. Food available for purchase.Street parking or park by the empty building next door.

Enter a world of sex, seduction, and awkward flirting with MY Cabaret’s LIVE in the Rouge Room. Stars & Garters is about to get a little gay!

Muffy Fishbasket (M) and Mrs. Yuka Layme (Y ) combine the best elements of drag & live cabaret to bring you a night of music, sass, shade, and booze! This is an evening you won‘t want to forget. So, gather that tipping cash and get those tickets for this interactive DRAGARET experience you’re not likely to find anywhere else!

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General Seating - First Come, First Sat.

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A Valentine‘s Day concert featuring the music of James Bond along with vocalist, Ellen Winters Reynolds and pianist, Kostia Efimov.

Now in our fourth year of bringing our shows to you. We have seven other female performers who help Sami and Michele present this theme thru story, prose, poetry and music. Followed by open mike with Sami Scot at the piano open to all performers and their guests. Cover charge $10 for guests. Good food. Street parking or in front of the empty storefront next door. Michele Williams curator and emcee and Sami Scot curator and musical Director. Performers are Jill Howe, Willa Taylor, Sheri Reda, Lois Platt, Sheri Flanders, Emily Calvo, Lisa Farver, Sami Scot and Michele Williams