City of Wheaton, IL

Enjoy More than 70 Free Performances during Make Music Wheaton June 21


Opening Ceremonies Kick Off Event on June 20

The longest day of the year will be filled with music during Make Music Wheaton on Saturday, June 21. The City of Wheaton Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission invites the community to enjoy more than 70 free performances at multiple venues, starting with a kickoff event on Friday, June 20, followed by a full day of music Saturday, June 21. This family-friendly event will include many styles of music at indoor and outdoor venues.

Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music on the longest day of the year, taking place in more than 800 cities across 120 countries. Wheaton’s Fine & Cultural Arts Commission previously invited musicians of all levels to sign up to participate, then matched them with venues that volunteered to host performances. The following events are planned for Make Music Day:


Opening Ceremonies: Friday, June 20, 6-8 p.m.
Help kick off Make Music Wheaton a day early with opening ceremonies from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, June 20 at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Avenue. The event will feature Bellas Artes Jazz Combo, Chorus of DuPage, and the Jazz Vanguard Combo.

Make Music Wheaton: Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Performances will take place all day on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the venues listed below. For more information on each performance, please see the Make Music Wheaton website at https://makemusicday.org/wheaton. The list is also available on the City’s Facebook event page.
 
  • Adams Park, Wesley Street & Main Street:
    Valery Night, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
    Tim and Karen Archbold, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
    Joel Jupp & Emberly 7-9 p.m.
     
  • Downtown Wheaton Pavilion Plaza, Main Street & Liberty Drive (south of railroad tracks):
    Paul Jazz or Sax Bike, 9-10:45 a.m.
    The B-Team, 11a.m.-Noon
    Double Helix,12:15-2 p.m.
    Diana Prange, 2:15-3 p.m.
    Acoustic Sunset, 3:15-4 p.m.
    Jim Hurley, 4:15-5 p.m.
    Cliff Ikemba, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
    Wednesday Night Experiment 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    One Night Only, 8:45-10 p.m.
    George Berlin (Digital Artist) 6:15-10 p.m.
     
  • East Franklin Block Party, between Washington & Scott:
    SALAM Performances 4-10 p.m.
    Peace & Middle Eastern Music
    Ronnie Malley
    Chicago Zaffa & DJ Samer
    Elise Azkoul
    Jeffrey Swider-Peltz
    Songs for Liberation  
    Jeremy Botts and Dave Martin
    Al Bawadi Grill
    Qahwah House
    Family & Kids Activities
    Outdoor Movie: Aladdin
    Bring your own lawn chairs!
     
  • Extract Juicery, 114 N. Main St.:
    Joey Wilbur Music, 9:45-11:45 a.m.
    Bella Capri 12:30-1:30 p.m.
     
  • Humble House (Marcellus Jones House), 221 E. Illinois St.:
    Kristin Lamb, 9-10 a.m.
    Jamgrass Project, 10-11:30 a.m.
    Derek Moore, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
    Paul Jazz or Sax Bike, 1-3 p.m.
    Danny Piper and Mary Scott, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
    Acoustic Sunset (Dennis McGuire), 5:30-7:45 p.m.
    Trevor Hill, 7:45-9:30 p.m.
     
  • Jeans and a Cute Top Shop, 123 W. Wesley St.:
    Afternoon Logic, Noon-3 p.m.
     
  • Meredith Jaye, 311 Town Square:
    Given Tanri 10:15-11:15 a.m.
    Asif Anwar 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Mason Ludford 2-3 p.m.
    The Hip Replacements 4:30-6 p.m.
     
  • Miroballi Shoes, 124 Hale St.:
    Leo Zimmerman, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
    Of Books and Blues, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Matt Petersen, 1:15-2 p.m.
    Mason Ludford, 5-5:30 p.m. 
     
  • My Half of the Sky, 121 W. Wesley St.:
    HappySpark & Jonathan Edward, 9-10 a.m.
    Diana Prange, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
    Amr Megahed, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Acoustic Sunset (Dennis McGuire), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
    Tripping Up The Stairs, 5-6 p.m.
     
  • Noteable Notes Music Academy, 406 S. Main St.:
    Music under the tent & outdoor music petting zoo, 10 a.m.-Noon
    Bucket Drumming Class with Rebecca Allison, 11 a.m.-Noon
    Singing Circle with Rebecca Allison, Noon-1 p.m.
    Student Recital (Open to All Ages), 3-4 p.m.
    Brahms & Bordeaux (Adults Only), 4:30-6 p.m.
     
  • The Protein Spot, 111 W. Front St.:
    Mark of Mark & Jean, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
    Aashrith Alluri, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
    Paul Jeziorski, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
    Jeff Picchione, 2:30-3 p.m.
    Matt Petersen, 3:15-4 p.m.
    Asif Anwar, 4:15-5 p.m.
     
  • Stones Jewelry, 107 W. Front St.:
    Joe Eddy Brown, 2-4 p.m. 
     
  • Suburban Music, 210 W. Front St.:
    Valery Night, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
     
  • Tequila Limón, 230 W. Front St.
    Sara Naomi, 2-4 p.m.
     
  • Town Square Wheaton, 2007 Naperville Road
    Sara Naomi, 10:15-11:45 a.m.
    Bill Nieman, Noon-1 p.m.
    Keith and Betty, 1-2:25 p.m.
    Bella Capri, 3-4 p.m.
    Port Town, 4:15-4:45 p.m.
    Jim Kettleson Jamboree, 5-6 p.m.
     
  • Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.:
    Karen Archbold, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    Chorus of DuPage, 11 a.m.-Noon
    Chipotle Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
    Collin Clark, 2-3 p.m.
    Matt Derda, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
     
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