I  thought I’d share upcoming Africa-related upcoming events going on in Chicago in the next couple of months.

Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa (Uganda/African fusion)
8:30 pm at Old Town School of Folk Music
free/$5 suggested donation

Thursday, October 15
Ugandan music workshop with Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa
6:00 pm at Old Town School of Folk Music
$20
Kinobe comes highly recommended as a teacher – by Ugandans and
non-Ugandans alike.

Friday, October 30
DanceAfrica 2009 – a South Africa tribute
12:30 pm student matinee, 8:00 pm
Harris Theater
from $25 for evening show – there might be a student discount

Thursday, November 19
Step Afrika Jubalee!
7:30 pm at Harris Theater
$15 or more, also probably a student discount

Friday, November 20
Saturday, November 21
Step Afrika (with gumboot dancing and stepping)
8:00 pm at Harris Theater
$15 or more

Wednesday, December 2
Atlas Soul (“North African/World”)
8:30 pm at Old Town School of Folk Music
free/$5 suggested

Thursday, December 3
North African Percussion Workshop
6:00 pm at Old Town School of Folk Music
$20