Events & Classes
Signature Events
Celebrate Electronic MusicSat. & Sun., August 8 & 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission; free for members
Events & Classes Calendar
Events
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Singer-Songwriter June 28 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Lee DeWyze emerged from Chicago’s music scene with a voice and songwriting style defined by intimacy and emotional honesty. After winning American Idol, he focused on carving out his own artistic identity, gaining wider recognition through placements on The Walking Dead and launching a successful career in licensing songs for film and television. His songs ... |
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Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
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Rock June 29 | 7:00 p.m. $110.50–$130.50 Formed in 2006 by Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and recording engineer J. D. Andrew, the Boxmasters have recorded an impressive catalog of music that touches on a wide array of influences—most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960s. Listening to the Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, the Byrds, and ... |
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Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
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Rock June 30 | 7:00 p.m. $110.50–$130.50 Formed in 2006 by Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and recording engineer J. D. Andrew, the Boxmasters have recorded an impressive catalog of music that touches on a wide array of influences—most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960s. Listening to the Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, the Byrds, and ... |
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Spotlight Series July 4 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Included with paid museum admission; |
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Guitar July 5 | 7:00 p.m. $54.50–$59.50 Classical guitarist Esteban got his name from master guitarist Andrés Segovia, with whom Esteban studied for four years. Esteban has topped the Billboard charts many times, having sold numerous albums, videos, and DVDs. He has sold more than one million of his affordable, quality guitars and lessons to homes across the United States. Esteban appeared ... |
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Pop July 7 | 7:00 p.m. $44.50–$54.50 This unique show features the music of three iconic artists—Art Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, and Glen Campbell—played by musicians who have played alongside them for decades. The noted sidemen will share stories, offering a personal, behind-the-scenes glimpse into a world that few people get to experience. Hear firsthand accounts of their relationships with these legendary artists ... |
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Rock July 8 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Singer-songwriter Bob Schneider is one of the most celebrated musicians in Austin, Texas. He is known for his genre-blending style, which fuses funk, country, rock, and folk with a classic singer-songwriter sensibility. He draws inspiration from the sounds of the 1970s while maintaining a distinctly modern edge. His music is both eclectic and deeply personal, ... |
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American Traditions July 9 | 7:30 p.m. $33.50–$38.50 Grammy-winning quartet Los Texmaniacs are widely regarded as the kings of Tex-Mex, blending tradition, virtuosity, and infectious energy. Led by Max Baca, the group carries forward a rich musical legacy, having been anointed by legendary norteño musician Flaco Jiménez. Their sound is rooted in the vibrant traditions of conjunto and norteño music, delivered with authenticity ... |
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Culinary Events July 10 | 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. $150.00 per person 
Pop July 10 | 6:30 p.m. $59.50–$74.50 Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA has perfected the unmatched sound and iconic style of Sweden’s greatest musical export. With meticulous attention to detail in costumes, makeup, musical arrangements, vocal harmonies, and movements, this show leaves nothing to chance. Elevating the experience further, its live performances showcase captivating musical numbers and outstanding solos performed ...
Pop July 10 | 8:30 p.m. $59.50–$74.50 Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA has perfected the unmatched sound and iconic style of Sweden’s greatest musical export. With meticulous attention to detail in costumes, makeup, musical arrangements, vocal harmonies, and movements, this show leaves nothing to chance. Elevating the experience further, its live performances showcase captivating musical numbers and outstanding solos performed ... |
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Signature Events July 11 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Included with paid museum admission; free for members Experience the joie de vivre of France through fun performances showcasing historical and modern French music and engaging talks and workshops highlighting French culture!
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Pop July 11 | 6:00 p.m. $59.50–$74.50 Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA has perfected the unmatched sound and iconic style of Sweden’s greatest musical export. With meticulous attention to detail in costumes, makeup, musical arrangements, vocal harmonies, and movements, this show leaves nothing to chance. Elevating the experience further, its live performances showcase captivating musical numbers and outstanding solos performed ...
Pop July 11 | 8:00 p.m. $59.50–$74.50 Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA has perfected the unmatched sound and iconic style of Sweden’s greatest musical export. With meticulous attention to detail in costumes, makeup, musical arrangements, vocal harmonies, and movements, this show leaves nothing to chance. Elevating the experience further, its live performances showcase captivating musical numbers and outstanding solos performed ... |
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Signature Events July 12 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Included with paid museum admission; free for members Experience the joie de vivre of France through fun performances showcasing historical and modern French music and engaging talks and workshops highlighting French culture! 
Jazz July 12 | 6:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Gerald Albright’s musical muse has taken him to so many places in contemporary R&B and urban jazz that he defies easy categorization. Playing both saxophone and bass, Albright was the consummate session and touring musician in the 1980s, working with such artists as Anita Baker, Atlantic Starr, the Temptations, Maurice White, the Winans, and Whitney ...
Jazz July 12 | 8:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Gerald Albright’s musical muse has taken him to so many places in contemporary R&B and urban jazz that he defies easy categorization. Playing both saxophone and bass, Albright was the consummate session and touring musician in the 1980s, working with such artists as Anita Baker, Atlantic Starr, the Temptations, Maurice White, the Winans, and Whitney ... |
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Singer-Songwriter July 14 | 7:00 p.m. $33.50–$44.50 Inara George is a Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter whose voice and musicality move easily between pop, folk, and jazz. Best known as one half of the Bird and the Bee with Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin and as a member of the Living Sisters, George has built a rich and varied career that spans acclaimed solo work, ... |
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Global July 16 | 7:30 p.m. $33.50–$44.50 Led by Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Omar Sosa, Quarteto Americanos brings together a vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin rhythms, and global influences. Renowned for his expressive touch and boundless creativity, Sosa has built an international reputation for blending jazz improvisation with elements of African, Caribbean, and European musical traditions, creating a sound that is ... |
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Jazz July 17 | 6:30 p.m. $44.50–$49.50 Cory Henry is a Grammy-winning organist, pianist, composer, and producer renowned for his electrifying musicianship and deep roots in jazz, gospel, funk, and soul. A former member of Snarky Puppy, Henry first gained international recognition for his virtuosic keyboard work before he launched a dynamic solo career. Whether Henry is behind the Hammond B3 organ ...
Jazz July 17 | 8:30 p.m. $44.50–$49.50 Cory Henry is a Grammy-winning organist, pianist, composer, and producer renowned for his electrifying musicianship and deep roots in jazz, gospel, funk, and soul. A former member of Snarky Puppy, Henry first gained international recognition for his virtuosic keyboard work before he launched a dynamic solo career. Whether Henry is behind the Hammond B3 organ ... |
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Jazz July 18 | 6:00 p.m. $49.50–$59.50 Keiko Matsui is a celebrated contemporary jazz pianist, composer, and humanitarian whose haunting melodies and transcendent spirit draw fans from jazz, new age, and genres from around the world. A master storyteller, Matsui crafts exquisite compositions filled with lush harmonies and vibrant rhythms. Over her three-decade career, Matsui has scored numerous Billboard contemporary jazz hits ...
Jazz July 18 | 8:00 p.m. $49.50–$59.50 Keiko Matsui is a celebrated contemporary jazz pianist, composer, and humanitarian whose haunting melodies and transcendent spirit draw fans from jazz, new age, and genres from around the world. A master storyteller, Matsui crafts exquisite compositions filled with lush harmonies and vibrant rhythms. Over her three-decade career, Matsui has scored numerous Billboard contemporary jazz hits ... |
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Jazz July 19 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 During his more than four-decade career, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has raised the bar for excellence and consistently displayed a musical persona marked by openness, imagination, versatility, and daring. Jordan made a splash in jazz circles in the mid-1980s thanks to his impressive “touch tapping” technique: he strikes the fretboard of his guitar with both ... |
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Pop July 22 | 7:00 p.m. $82.50–$87.50 Brian Stokes Mitchell is one of the most celebrated performers of stage and screen, renowned for his rich baritone voice and commanding presence. Mitchell has starred in acclaimed Broadway productions such as Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, and King Hedley II, earning widespread acclaim and multiple Tony nominations—plus a win for Best Actor in a ... |
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Pop July 23 | 7:00 p.m. $82.50–$87.50 Brian Stokes Mitchell is one of the most celebrated performers of stage and screen, renowned for his rich baritone voice and commanding presence. Mitchell has starred in acclaimed Broadway productions such as Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, and King Hedley II, earning widespread acclaim and multiple Tony nominations—plus a win for Best Actor in a ... |
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Jazz July 24 | 7:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 In Nightclub Legends, Linda Purl salutes the great singing stars of the 1940s and ’50s who reigned over the swanky supper clubs of the era, including Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, and Rosemary Clooney. Featuring sultry ballads and hot Latin jazz arrangements of Broadway tunes, the show reimagines classics and conjures a nighttime world where the surroundings ... |
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Bluegrass July 25 | 7:30 p.m. $66.50–$76.50 Since 2007, acclaimed sidemen Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent have built a national following with their signature blend of bluegrass, country, and gospel. They are known for soaring harmonies, world-class musicianship, and an engaging live show filled with humor and heart. The vocal blend of Dailey’s tenor and Vincent’s harmonies has garnered them praise and ... |
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Soul, R&B, and Funk July 26 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Grammy-winning soul singer-songwriter Avery*Sunshine takes no detours in making melodious music, creating a remarkable and unforgettable sound with her Grammy-winning creative life partner, Dana “BigDane” Johnson. Her sound is uplifting, vibrant, and—exactly as her name suggests—full of sunshine. She brings audiences together through her riveting stage performances, candid and often humorous stage banter, and optimistic ... |
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Guitar July 27 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 For the California Guitar Trio, the universe of the guitar is boundless. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and myriad genres from around the world. It even throws in the occasional surf ... |
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Guitar July 28 | 7:00 p.m. $33.50–$44.50 Andy McKee is an internationally renowned guitarist best known for his original compositions for steel-string acoustic guitar. He has performed as a soloist in more than 40 countries around the world. His energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevate his music as he transforms the steel-string guitar into a full orchestra through ... |
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Bluegrass July 30 | 7:30 p.m. $33.50–$38.50 Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle plays a unique mix of bluegrass, David Grisman’s “dawg music,” jazz, and modern originals. Brothers Miles and Teo Quale, respectively a fiddler and a multi-instrumentalist, formed the band in 2017 and are joined by award-winning bassist Andrew Osborn and flatpicking ... |
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Jazz July 31 | 6:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Kirk Whalum picked up the saxophone as a boy in Memphis, Tennessee, soaking up the soulful spirituality he found in gospel music. He made his mark in Houston’s thriving nightclub scene in the 1980s, fusing elements of gospel, blues, and jazz to develop his distinctive tenor sound: soul-drenched, emotional, and highly melodic. It was also ...
Jazz July 31 | 8:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Kirk Whalum picked up the saxophone as a boy in Memphis, Tennessee, soaking up the soulful spirituality he found in gospel music. He made his mark in Houston’s thriving nightclub scene in the 1980s, fusing elements of gospel, blues, and jazz to develop his distinctive tenor sound: soul-drenched, emotional, and highly melodic. It was also ... |
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Pop August 1 | 7:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 This performance may contain adult language. Spanning genres and disciplines, Minneapolis rapper Dessa’s style is defined by tenderness, ferocity, candor, and wit. As a musician, she has written music for large choirs, crowd-surfed at rock clubs, recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, and contributed a track to the number-one album The Hamilton ... |
Curator-Led Tour of The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power
Included Experiences
Orientation Tour
Every Monday & Friday | 2 p.m.
Every Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Drop in for a 30–45-minute guided journey through the Geographic Galleries and get an inspiring introduction to MIM’s global collection. Tours meet in front of Guest Service.
Subject to guide availability.
Orchestrion Demonstration
Daily | Noon & 3 p.m.
Hear lively tunes played by the largest instrument in MIM’s collection, the Decap Orchestrion, in this fun and fascinating live demonstration.