Musical Workshops This Week in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of musical workshops in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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West African Djembe Workshop with Grand Master Bolokada Conde

West African Djembe Workshop with Grand Master Bolokada Conde One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM

Edgewater

Guinean drum masterclass

Harmony Through The Back Door: A Workshop with Sons of the Never Wrong

Harmony Through The Back Door: A Workshop with Sons of the Never Wrong One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:00 PM

Edgewater

Vocal harmony workshop

Gallagher Way

Gallagher Way

Lake View East

outdoor music for kids

Ukelele for Campfires

Ukelele for Campfires

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Skokie

Campfire sing-alongs

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:00 PM

Edgewater

No-experience group singing

Washboard Workshop with Rhythm Wizard Barbie

Washboard Workshop with Rhythm Wizard Barbie One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:00 PM

Edgewater

Washboard rhythms workshop

Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist

Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist

Lake View

Sip & paint together

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Frequently asked questions

How are these musical workshops in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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