Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
Valencia Lacy
Journey to Here
4545 N Lincoln Ave · The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall · 773.728.6000
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
4545 N Lincoln Ave · The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall · 773.728.6000
A weekly showcase of world music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent! Most shows are Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM.
Most World Music Wednesday concerts are free with a $10 suggested donation. TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE EITHER ONLINE OR BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT 773.728.6000. Reservations unclaimed 10 minutes before showtime will be released to waiting patrons.
Experience an unforgettable evening with powerhouse vocalist Valencia Lacy as she presents Journey to Here, a stirring musical tribute tracing the evolution of Black music in America. From the spirituals born in slavery, to the soaring gospel of Mahalia Jackson, to the freedom songs that lifted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's movement - and all the way to the powerful voices of today - Valencia brings each era to life with depth, grace, and soul.
This moving performance honors where Black music comes from, how it has transformed over time, and how people have risen, resisted, and continue to evolve through song. Inspiring, emotional, and not to be missed.
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