Black Voices in Cabaret!
What: Black Voices in Cabaret (BVIC) Presents: “Reimagining Cabaret: The Journey Continues”, with Jazz and Rhythm and Blues! The national award-winning BVIC highlights people of color and their extraordinary talent. Cabaret is a place where the audience comes face to face with singers, musicians, entertainers, dancers, and variety artists. Cabaret embraces all entertainment genres, including Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Spoken Word, Gospel, Theater, Classical Song and more.

We provide a “Black lens” into the world of Cabaret and entertainment by raising the recognition afforded to artists of color, bringing their unique “voices” to communities in the Chicagoland area and beyond, and engaging with audiences through intimate performances, concerts, and events. The cast of amazing vocalists will knock your socks off in this concert!!

Where: Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL 60466, (708) 747-0580
When: Saturday May 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cost: For tickets and more information click here: Tickets are selling fast!

What: Claudia Hommel and Company present “From Chicago to Paris, With Love”! 18 glorious Singers conjure up the Seine River in Paris!
Where: Rockwell on the River, 3057 N. Rockwell Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 395-1808
When: Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Cost: For tickets and more information visit: rockwellontheriver.com

Sarah Siddons Society Presents Swell Soiree: The Fabulous Fifties!
What: 8 Singers present a little bit of R&B, rock and roll, swing and Broadway!
Where: Piano Forte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 291-0000.
When: Thursday May 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
Cost: Visit pianofortechicago.com. Come enjoy the music!

Additional Performances not associated with Cabaret Week:

Jazz Mother’s Day Brunch at Che Figata with the Ava Logan Duo!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Jim Sellers!
Where: 2155 City Gate Lane, Naperville, IL 60523 (630) 579-3210
When: Sunday May 11, 2025, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy the music!

Jim Sellers Trio featuring Ava Logan at Mariano’s Westchester!
What: Music provided by the Jim Sellers Trio featuring Ava Logan!
Where: Mariano’s Westchester at the bar, 3020 Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 (630) 964-2254.
When: Friday March 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cost: No cover! Come shop, eat, drink, and be merry!

Ava Logan Duo, featuring great pianist Roger Harris at CityGate Grille in Naperville!
What: Music provided by the Ava Logan Duo!
Where: CityGate Grille, 2020 Calamos Ct., Naperville, IL (630) 718-1010.
When: Saturday March 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Black Voices in Cabaret!
What: Black Voices in Cabaret (BVIC) Presents: “Reimagining Cabaret: The Journey Continues”, with Jazz and Rhythm and Blues! The national award-winning BVIC highlights people of color and their extraordinary talent. Cabaret is a place where the audience comes face to face with singers, musicians, entertainers, dancers, and variety artists. Cabaret embraces all entertainment genres, including Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Spoken Word, Gospel, Theater, Classical Song and more.

We provide a “Black lens” into the world of Cabaret and entertainment by raising the recognition afforded to artists of color, bringing their unique “voices” to communities in the Chicagoland area and beyond, and engaging with audiences through intimate performances, concerts, and events. The cast of amazing vocalists will knock your socks off in this concert!!

Where: University of Chicago, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637, (773) 702-2787
When: Saturday March 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Cost: For tickets and more information click here:

What: Chicago Cabaret Professionals present Musical Mondays: EVEN STEPHEN: Schwartz, Sondheim, & Wonder! 14 glorious CCP Singers bring you an evening filled with uplifting and empowering songs from Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim and Stevie Wonder!
Where: Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, IL 60626 (888) 495-9001
When: Monday March 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cost: For tickets and more information click here:!

Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra featuring Ava Logan at the North and Maple Kitchen and Bar (New Location for Brass Tracks!)
Where: 18401 N. Creek Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 (708) 468-8181.
What: Music provided by the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra featuring Ava Logan!
When: Wednesday January 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the amazing and powerful music of a 17 piece big band!

Ava Logan Duo, featuring great pianist Roger Harris at CityGate Grille in Naperville!
What: Music provided by the Ava Logan Duo!
Where: CityGate Grille, 2020 Calamos Ct., Naperville, IL (630) 718-1010.
When: Friday January 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Ava Logan Duo, featuring great pianist Roger Harris at CityGate Grille in Naperville!
What: Music provided by the Ava Logan Duo!
Where: CityGate Grille, 2020 Calamos Ct., Naperville, IL (630) 718-1010.
When: Friday January 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Black Voices in Cabaret!
What: Black Voices in Cabaret (BVIC) Presents: “Reimagining Cabaret”: Jazz and Rhythm and Blues! The national award-winning BVIC highlights people of color and their extraordinary talent. Cabaret is a place where the audience comes face to face with singers, musicians, entertainers, dancers, and variety artists. Cabaret embraces all entertainment genres, including Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Spoken Word, Gospel, Theater, Classical Song and more.

We provide a “Black lens” into the world of Cabaret and entertainment by raising the recognition afforded to artists of color, bringing their unique “voices” to communities in the Chicagoland area and beyond, and engaging with audiences through intimate performances, concerts, and events. Twelve amazing vocalists will knock your socks off in this concert!!

Where: Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 421-4600
When: Saturday December 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Cost: For tickets and more information use this link

Ava Logan Duo, featuring great pianist Roger Harris at CityGate Grille in Naperville!
What: Music provided by the Ava Logan Duo!
Where: CityGate Grille, 2020 Calamos Ct., Naperville, IL (630) 718-1010.
When: Friday December 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Ava Logan Duo, featuring great pianist Ken Paoli at CityGate Grille in Naperville!
What: Music provided by the Ava Logan Duo!
Where: CityGate Grille, 2020 Calamos Ct., Naperville, IL (630) 718-1010.
When: Saturday November 2, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Ava Logan Duo, featuring great pianist Roger Harris at CityGate Grille in Naperville!
What: Music provided by the Ava Logan Duo!
Where: CityGate Grille, 2020 Calamos Ct., Naperville, IL (630) 718-1010.
When: Saturday November 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Jazzin’ at The City Gate Grill with the Ava Logan Duo!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Roger Harris!
Where: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 718-1010
Date: Saturday September 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Jazz Brunch at Che Figata with the Ava Logan Duo! (NEW)
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Roger Harris!
Where: 2155 City Gate Lane, Naperville, IL 60523 (630) 579-3210
Date: Sunday September 29, 2024, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Jazz Cats Cabaret!
What: Hosted by award winning cbaret duo Anne and Mark Burnell, this is the debut of their new series featuring jazz musicians and singers as soloists, in duets and in groups. This is a concert combining jazz elements and the lyric-driven art form of cabaret. Featured guests for this concert include Award winning vocalist Ava Logan and recent CCP Emerging Artist winner Kenneth Fobs!
Where: Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 421-4600
Date: Sunday October 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Cost: Ticket Link is here: https://epiphanychi.com/events/jazz-cats-cabaret/

The Spirit of Jazz!
What: A concert of jazz gems presented by the Southland Jazz Ensemble big band and featuring the award winning vocalist Ava Logan!
Where: Grace United Protestant Church, 266 Somonauk, Park Forest, IL (708) 748-4567
When: Saturday October 26, 2024 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Cost: Free and family friendly!

Jazzin’ at The City Gate Grill with the Ava Logan Duo!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Jim Sellers!
Where: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 718-1010
Date: Saturday August 3, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra featuring Ava Logan at the North and Maple Kitchen and Bar (New Location for Brass Tracks!)
Where: 18401 N. Creek Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 (708) 468-8181.
What: Music provided by the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra featuring Ava Logan!
When: Wednesday August 7, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy wonderful big band music!

Jazzin’ at the Shedd with the Ava Logan Quartet!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Quartet! Featuring Chicago’s finest musicians!!
Where: Cafe of the Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Dates: Wednesday August 28, 2024, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Cost: Tickets are $39.95 each and can be purchased online at: www.sheddaquarium.org

Jazzin’ at The City Gate Grill with the Ava Logan Duo!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Jim Sellers!
Where: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 718-1010
Date: Saturday July 6, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Jazzin’ at the Shedd with the Ava Logan Quartet!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Quartet! Featuring Chicago’s finest musicians!!
Where: North Terrace of the Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Dates: Wednesday July 24, 2024, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Cost: Tickets are $39.95 each and can be purchased online at: www.sheddaquarium.org

Ava Logan Duo, featuring Roger Harris at Parker’s in Downer’s Grove!
What: Music provided by the Ava Logan Duo!
Where: Parker’s Restaurant and Bar, 1000 31st St., Downer’s Grove, IL (630) 960-5700.
When: Saturday June 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations encouraged.

**SPECIAL EVENT!!**
Ava Logan and Elizabeth Doyle present: “Cole Porter and Bricktop’s Paris”, a musical lecture exploring the much-storied special friendship between Cole Porter and club owner/entertainer Ada “Bricktop” Smith.
Other luminaries in Bricktop’s orbit were Josephine Baker, Mabel Mercer, Alberta Hunter and even Langston Hughes!
Cole’s song, “Miss Otis Regrets” purportedly was written for Bricktop and became one of her signature songs.
Come join us in Peru Indiana, Cole Porter’s birthplace, June 6-9 (this presentation is Friday June 7) for a weekend of exploration of all things Cole Porter! More details may be found at: www.coleporterfestival.org!

Jazzin’ at The City Gate Grill with the Ava Logan Duo!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Roger Harris!
Where: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 718-1010
Date: Friday June 28, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Jazzin’ at The City Gate Grill with the Ava Logan Duo!
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Roger Harris!
Where: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 718-1010
Date: Saturday May 11, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Jazz Brunch at Che Figata with the Ava Logan Duo! (NEW)
What: Music by the Ava Logan Duo with great pianist Roger Harris!
Where: 2155 City Gate Lane, Naperville, IL 60523 (630) 579-3210
Date: Sunday May 18, 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. Come enjoy the music!

Jim Sellers Trio featuring Ava Logan at Mariano’s Westchester!
What: Music provided by the Jim Sellers Trio featuring Ava Logan!
Where: Mariano’s Westchester at the bar, 3020 Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 (630) 964-2254.
When: Friday May 31, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cost: No cover! Come shop, eat, drink, and be merry!