Studio5 Performing Arts Center

10/11/2026

ONE NIGHT. TWO MAESTROS. FEW TICKETS LEFT!

Friday, October 23 | 7:30 PM

Blues legend CORKY SIEGEL returns to Studio5, joined by master percussionist KALYAN PATHAK, for an evening of musical mischief!

Described by DOWNBEAT as a “National Treasure,” Corky is a harmonica and piano virtuoso, singer, songwriter, and consummate entertainer. His infectious playfulness meets Kalyan’s extraordinary command of Indian classical music, jazz, and beyond in a delightful musical game of cat-and-mouse.

Two remarkable musicians, boundless creativity, and plenty of surprises!

🎟️ Just a handful of seats remain. Don’t miss your chance to experience these two extraordinary artists up close. Grab your tix at studio5.dance Corky Siegel Kalyan Johnny Bongo Pathak

"All at Once" – The Seldoms with Tim Daisy PREMIERE – Studio5 Performing Arts Center, Multiple dates and times -

10/06/2026

Coming up at Studio5 in October!

October 16–17 • 7:30pm — ALL AT ONCE
The Seldoms kick off their 25th anniversary at Studio5 with the world premiere of All at Once, a new Cubist-inspired work created with percussionist/composer Tim Daisy. Six dancers and three musicians combine contemporary dance, live percussion and improvisation in a kinetic, kaleidoscopic performance.

October 23 • 7:30pm — CORKY SIEGEL & KALYAN PATHAK
Blues legend Corky Siegel returns to Studio5, joined by master percussionist Kalyan Pathak for what promises to be a playful, spontaneous evening of musical conversation. Corky is a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee and Kalyan is one of the country’s leading tabla and multi-ethnic percussionists.

October 30 • TWO SHOWS: 7pm & 9pm — TRIO GLOBO
A very special reunion of Howard Levy, Eugene Friesen and Glen Velez — three extraordinary, multiple Grammy-winning artists who have created an original voice in contemporary acoustic jazz, drawing from jazz, classical and sacred music and rhythmic traditions from around the world. Their performances together are rare, and they’re reuniting specifically for this Studio5 appearance.

Three remarkable events. Three completely different evenings at Studio5.

Tickets & complete information:
Studio5.dance Timothy Daisy theseldoms Corky Siegel Howard Levy Kalyan Johnny Bongo Pathak Eugene Friesen

10/05/2026

The Seldoms kick off their 25th Anniversary Year at Studio5 with the world premiere of ALL AT ONCE — a new full-length work created by choreographer Carrie Hanson in collaboration with composer and percussionist Tim Daisy.

Six dancers. Three musicians. Contemporary dance and live percussion collide in a kinetic, kaleidoscopic work inspired by the principles of Cubism.

October 16 & 17 at 7:30pm
Studio5 Performing Arts Center, Evanston

Tickets: Studio5.dance

The Seldoms
'All at Once' - The Seldoms with Tim Daisy: Live at Studio5

10/03/2026

Tonight AT STUDIO5!

One of Chicago’s most extraordinary musicians takes center stage as Larry Gray leads his own trio at Studio5 for an evening of original music and beautifully atmospheric jazz.

A true musician’s musician, Gray has performed with an astonishing roster of jazz greats including Jack DeJohnette, McCoy Tyner, Joe Williams, Benny Golson, James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Clark Terry and J.J. Johnson. Tomorrow, the virtuoso bassist and composer is joined by Sierra Leone-born pianist LLN and drummer Clif Wallace for a rare trio performance that promises to be intimate, adventurous and deeply musical.

Larry Gray Trio
Friday, October 3 • 7:30 PM
Studio5 Performing Arts Center

There are still seats available — come spend Friday night with three remarkable musicians, up close at Studio5.

Tickets & info: studio5.dance

10/02/2026

A "must see" performance coming to Studio5 - 'All at Once' is The Seldoms' new hour-long work of dance and live percussion in collaboration with Chicago percussionist/composer Timothy Daisy.
Six dancers. Three musicians. An evermore kinetic, kaleidoscopic terrain.

'All at Once' - The Seldoms with Tim Daisy: Live at Studio5
Oct 16 & 17 - 7:30pm
TIX: https://bit.ly/4hIugfT

10/01/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT AT STUDIO5!

One of Chicago’s most extraordinary musicians takes center stage as Larry Gray leads his own trio at Studio5 for an evening of original music and beautifully atmospheric jazz.

A true musician’s musician, Gray has performed with an astonishing roster of jazz greats including Jack DeJohnette, McCoy Tyner, Joe Williams, Benny Golson, James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Clark Terry and J.J. Johnson. Tomorrow, the virtuoso bassist and composer is joined by Sierra Leone-born pianist LLN and drummer Clif Wallace for a rare trio performance that promises to be intimate, adventurous and deeply musical.

Larry Gray Trio
Friday, October 3 • 7:30 PM
Studio5 Performing Arts Center

There are still seats available — come spend Friday night with three remarkable musicians, up close at Studio5.

Tickets & info: studio5.dance

10/01/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT AT STUDIO5!

One of Chicago’s most extraordinary musicians takes center stage as Larry Gray leads his own trio at Studio5 for an evening of original music and beautifully atmospheric jazz.

A true musician’s musician, Gray has performed with an astonishing roster of jazz greats including Jack DeJohnette, McCoy Tyner, Joe Williams, Benny Golson, James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Clark Terry and J.J. Johnson. Tomorrow, the virtuoso bassist and composer is joined by Sierra Leone-born pianist LLN and drummer Clif Wallace for a rare trio performance that promises to be intimate, adventurous and deeply musical.

Larry Gray Trio
Friday, October 2 • 7:30 PM
Studio5 Performing Arts Center

There are still seats available — come spend Friday night with three remarkable musicians, up close at Studio5.

Tickets & info: studio5.dance

09/29/2026

Tonight on Chicago Jazz Live on WDCB Listener-Supported Jazz & Blues - Paul Marinaro & Mike Allemana.
This concert was recorded live at Studio5 last Friday - a beautifully intimate evening of voice and guitar, featuring an eclectic mix of jazz standards, some unexpected new favorites, and a few Italian songs.

Tuesday, 7–8 PM CST
Listen on WDCB 90.9 FM or WDCB.org.

09/29/2026

Coming to Studio5 October 16 & 17!

The Seldoms kick off their 25th Anniversary year with the world premiere of All at Once, a bold new collaboration with Chicago percussionist and composer Tim Daisy.

Inspired by Cubism, All at Once brings together six dancers and three live musicians in a kinetic, kaleidoscopic world of movement and sound. Carrie Hanson’s choreography meets Daisy’s original score for marimba, drums, cymbals, gongs and more — with improvisation and chance adding an element of unpredictability to every performance.

October 16 & 17 • 7:30pm
Studio5 Performing Arts Center
Free parking • Cash bar • Light snacks

Tickets available now! Timothy Daisy theseldoms

06/30/2026

Tonight at 7pm on 90.9FM, WDCB Public Radio at 7pm with host Steve Rashid - Chicago Jazz Live! This week features the remarkable vocal group The Oh Yeahs ! Recorded May 8, 2026 , join us at 90.9FM on the dial or online at wdcb.org to revisit this fantastic concert - three of Chicago's top vocalists together in sublime Harmony! Allison Orobia Leslie Beukelman Sarah Marie Young