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SummerDance at Maxwell Street
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Join us for dance lessons and music in the open air as part of Chicago SummerDance.
Music and lessons by May I Have this Dance
Schedule
- 11 a.m. - Country Line Dancing
- Noon - Cumbia & Street-Style Salsa
- 1 p.m. - Jitterbug/East Coast Swing
- 1:30-3 p.m. - Open Dance
Kids’ Edition
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Celebrate National Coloring Day with kid vendors and child-focused entertainment for a family-friendly experience.
Happy Birthday, Maxwell Street!
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wrap up the season with a tribute to the legacy of Maxwell Street, featuring a special appearance and reading by Avery Cunningham, author of “The Mayor of Maxwell Street”.
Maxwell Street Blues Series
Sunday, June 8, 2025
The Maxwell Street Blues Series on Sunday, June 8 brings the blues back to its South Side roots with performances by Omar Coleman Westside Soul, Marty “Big Dog” Mercer, Harmonica Hinds, and more.
- 10–11 a.m. – DJ James Porter
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Marty “Big Dog” Mercer Duo
- 12–12:30 p.m. – DJ James Porter
- 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Omar Coleman Westside Soul
- 2–3 p.m. – Harmonica Hinds Duo
Opening Day
Sunday, May 18, 2025
- 10-11 a.m. - DJ James Porter
- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Ivy Ford Trio
- 12-12:30 p.m. - DJ James Porter
- 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Vino Louden Duo
- 1:30-2 p.m. - DJ James Porter
- 2-3 p.m. - Mike Wheeler and Larry Williams