First Friday Music Series 

Join us for the First Friday Music Series, an evening of live music that will take place on Sheridan Rd. between Devon and Pratt. Enjoy performances on local business patios including Cafe Nova, Loyola Redline Station Plaza, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Great Wall / Arepa Pa’ Los Pana and Giordano’s.

Mark your calendars for May 2, June 6, August 1 and September 5 and prepare for a musical journey from Bossa Nova to Jazz and everything in between.

Swing by for giveaways and refreshments available while supplies last. Don’t miss out on these unforgettable nights of music, community, and fun at the First Friday Music Series!

Friday, September 5, 2025

Performances 6 – 8 p.m.
Baby No Name Loyola Plaza 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.	Giant Crossword Activation & Synapse Arts Dance Loyola Plaza 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.
Ricardo Jimenez Great Wall – Arepa Pa Los Pana 6748-52 N. Sheridan Rd.
Performances 6 – 7 p.m.
Autumn Clark Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.	Paul Velat Giordano’s 6836 N. Sheridan Rd.

Performances 7 – 8 p.m.
Matt Griffo Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.	Melody Maniacs Giordano’s 6836 N. Sheridan Rd.

Friday, August 1, 2025

Performances 6 – 8 p.m.
Gary Thomas Loyola Plaza 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.	Giant Crossword Activation Loyola Plaza 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.
Ricardo Jimenez Great Wall – Arepa Pa Los Pana 6748-52 N. Sheridan Rd.
Performances 6 – 7 p.m.
Claire Olson Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.	Paul Velat Giordano’s 6836 N. Sheridan Rd.

Performances 7 – 8 p.m.
Matt Griffo Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.	Autumn Sunset & the Big Flirt Band Giordano’s 6836 N. Sheridan Rd.

Friday, June 6, 2025

Performances 6 – 8 p.m.	Performances 6 – 7 p.m.
Urban Rhythm and a giant crossword activation Loyola Plaza 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.	Synapse Arts Dance Loyola Plaza 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.
Performances 6 – 7 p.m.
Paul Velat Cafe Nova 6431 N. Sheridan Rd.	Claire & James Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.

Autumn Sunset and the Big Flirt Band Great Wall – Arepa Pa Los Pana 6748-52 N. Sheridan Rd.	Vivian Garcia Giordano’s 6836 N. Sheridan Rd.
Performances 7 – 8 p.m.
Casey Neilsen Cafe Nova 6431 N. Sheridan Rd.	Matt Griffo Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.
Nicholas Barron Giordano’s 6836 N. Sheridan Rd.

Friday, May 2, 2025

Performances 6 – 8 p.m.
The Mossy Stones and a giant crossword activation Loyola Plaza 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.
Performances 6 – 7 p.m.
Vivian Garcia Cafe Nova 6431 N. Sheridan Rd.	Maja Rios Great Wall 6748 N. Sheridan Rd.
Performances 7 – 8 p.m.
Nicholas Barron Cafe Nova 6431 N. Sheridan Rd.

Sponsored by:
Loyola University, Sheridan Road Special Service Area #54 and Wintrust Loyola.