During Open House Chicago 2025, the Urban Juncture Foundation team will host free programming at the historic Forum complex celebrating Bronzeville’s rich classical music history. The weekend will feature live performances from Junta Ensemble, KenChris, MaritalSax?, and Bourne’ Family. While you visit, stop by the newly opened Forum Cafe for bites and additional programming.

Forum Hall:

10:00am-1:00pm Junta Ensemble (Jazz)

1:00p-5:00p KenChris (R&B and soul)

Forum Cafe:

10:00am-1:00p Forum Neighborhood history tours // Soup & Sandwich: The Red Experience

1:00p-2:00p Forum Neighborhood history lunch & learn with Shani Smith

2:00p-4:30p Cosmic Echoes: Sun Ra and the Bronzeville Forum w/ MOTHABOARD

Learn more about The Forum’s Open House Chicago site here.

The History of Classical Music in Bronzeville