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Field Museum, Chicago, IL

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Joliet, IL

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Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Joliet, IL

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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Joliet, IL

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Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 9:00pm

Thalia Hall

Chicago, IL

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Rell Vert & Friends

Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 at 6:00pm

The Forge

Joliet, IL

Live Music at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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SOLD OUT Sudan Archives - THE BPM North America Tour 2026 with Dreamer Isioma and Cain Culto

Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 at 8:00pm

Thalia Hall

Chicago, IL

*SOLD OUT* Sudan Archives - THE BPM North America Tour 2026 with Dreamer Isioma and Cain Culto

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Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Joliet, IL

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Joliet, IL

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