Join us for the First Friday Music Series, an evening of live music that will take place on Sheridan Rd. between Loyola and Pratt. Enjoy performances on Sister Jean Plaza by the Loyola Red Line station and outdoor patios at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Mama’s African Cuisine, Khmai, The 400 Theater, Great Wall, Arepa Pa’ Los Pana and Giordano’s.

Mark your calendars for May 1, June 5, and September 4 and prepare for a musical journey from Bossa Nova to Jazz and everything in between.

Plan for a drink or dinner at one of our participating restaurant patios, or swing by Sister Jean plaza for additional music plus pop-up dance performances, giant crossword puzzles, 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 on Sheridan Road.

In partnership with Loyola University and sponsor by Sheridan Road Special Service Area #54.

Friday, May 1, 2026

	6 – 7 p.m.	7 – 8 p.m.
Sister Jean Plaza (CTA Loyola station) 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.   Giant Crossword Puzzle	Four Star Brass Band www.fourstarbrassband.com	Urban Rhythm
Raising Cane’s 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.	Nicholas Barron www.barronmindstudio.com	Pierce Crask piercecrask.com
Khmai 6580 N Sheridan Rd.	Casey Neilsen www.caseynielsen.com	Maja Rios www.majarios.com
Mama’s African Kitchen 6606 N. Sheridan Rd.	Joyce Renee Walker Band facebook.com/JoyceReneeWalker	Bob Gerics bobgerics.com
Great Wall/Arepa Pa Los Pana 6748-52 N. Sheridan Rd.	Gary Thomas & Elizabeth Doyle	Paul Velat – Sax Bike www.pauljazzforever.blogspot.com

Friday, June 5, 2026

	6 – 7 p.m.	7 – 8 p.m.
Sister Jean Plaza (CTA Loyola station) 6538 N. Sheridan Rd.   Giant crossword puzzle	School of Rock Andersonville andersonville.schoolofrock.com	School of Rock Andersonville andersonville.schoolofrock.com
Raising Cane’s 6568 N. Sheridan Rd.	Market Jam Band www.instagram.com/marketjamband	Brad Meese bradmeesemusic.com
Khmai 6580 N Sheridan Rd.	Dan Eberhart daneberhardt.bandcamp.com
Mama’s African Kitchen 6606 N. Sheridan Rd.	Coffee Jazz Collective www.coffeejazz.org	Angry Ankles angryankles.com
The 400 Theater 6746 N. Sheridan Rd.	Vivian Garcia viviangarcia.bandcamp.com	fumeejazz.com
Giordano’s 6836 N. Sheridan Rd.	Red Line Rustlers TheRedLineRustlers	Sarah Coco www.sarahcocomusic.com