2010 Upcoming Events

Drum Night at the Chicago Children's Museum (Navy Pier)
Thursday, August 5th at 5:00 pm
There will be a performance and workshop
Admission is free

2nd Annual Brazilian Music Festival at Music Institute of Chicago
Sunday, October 10th, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston 60201

Performances by Evanston Escola de Samba and Orquestra de Samba, featuring guest artist Dill Costa in a program of works by Pixinguinha, Villa-Lobos, and Jobim.

Admission: Student $10, Adult $25, Senior $15


Past Events

Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
Sunday, July 18 at Dawes Park



Evanston 4th of July Parade
Representing the Music Institute of Chicago
Congratulations EEDS for 1st place ranking in the category "Performance!"

Summer Samba Open House

2010 May 26, Music Institute of Chicago

Skokie Festival of Cultures
2010 May 23, Oakton Park in Skokie

DePaul University African Ensemble's Spring Concert
2010 May 20, Depaul University Concert Hall

International Night at Walker Elementary in Skokie

2010 February 23, Walker Elementary School

Youth Organizations Umbrella's Annual Dinner

2010 February 20, Evanston Golf Club

Workshop at Northwestern University Kellogg Business School
2010 January 27, Northwestern University in Evanston

Passport to the Arts at Willard Elementary School in Evanston
2010 January 22, Willard Elementary School

Youth Organziation Umbrella's "Diverse Evanston Walks United" in honor of M.L. King
2010 January 18, Nichols Concert Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago

Passport to the Arts at Lincoln Elementary School in Evanston
2009 November 22, Lincoln Elementary School

Sponsored by the Consul General of Brazil in Chicago
2009 October 11, Nichols Concert Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago

It’s Thursday! Let’s Dance
2009 July 16th, Davis St. Plaza, Evanston IL
Parade and dance workshop by Evanston Escola de Samba

Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
2009 July 19th, Dawes Park, Evanston IL
Parade by Evanston Escola de Samba