Studio5 Performing Arts Center

06/02/2026

Did you catch The Jonas Friddle Trio on WGN;s ?! Jonas will be kicking off our Down Home Weekend along with Sons of The Never Wrong and a PRE-SHOW songwriter salon! Starting June 12!

Check it out: https://bit.ly/4u7CDpr

05/31/2026

For Day Two of our Down Home Weekend it's all bluegrass, all day. Our evening show pairs , an internationally renowned mandolin player (in a remarkable ensemble of bluegrass veterans) with the jaw-dropping talent of , a pair of young artists representing the next generation keeping this glorious music alive. Preceding our Mainstage concert will be an open Bluegrass jam that is free to the public!

05/30/2026

Are you ready for our Down Home Weekend ?! We've got a chock-full weekend planned for you with an incredible lineup of artists! Tix and info at Studio5.dance

05/28/2026

First time ever - a full DOWN HOME WEEKEND Live at Studio5!
Chock full of events! Check it out!
June 12: THE SONGWRITERS - The Jonas Friddle Trio / Sons of the Never Wrong: plus Singer-Songwriter PRE-SHOW
June 13: BLUEGRASS - The Sullivan Sisters / Don Stiernberg and the Bluegrasstics: PRE-SHOW Bluegrass Open Jam
June 14: GET ON UP! - Contra Dancing with Jo Mortland and Old T Blue & the Shipmates:
June 14: DANCE & CONCERT - CAJUN STRANGERS ... and DANCING! :

Jonas Friddle Don Stiernberg Sons of The Never Wrong

05/27/2026

Welcome to Down Home Weekend at Studio5! Three action-packed days of musical fun!
Each day will include special pre-show events!
Day One:
Friday June 12
5:30-6:30: Pre-show salon performances by local singer/songwriters:
Jacob Parker
Peggy Browning
Chuck Cox
Rebecca Jasso
Tisa Batchelder
7:00: THE JONAS FRIDDLE TRIO
8:00: SONS OF THE NEVER WRONG

One Friday ticket grants you access to all three Friday events! .parker.chicago

05/26/2026

Just when you thought the season was over, we're adding an entire DOWN HOME WEEKEND! As part of Studio5’s tenth anniversary season we’re presenting a weekend spotlighting folk, bluegrass and Cajun music!
Three action-packed days of musical fun with extraordinary entertainment — concerts, jam sessions, a fiddle workshop, contra dancing and Cajun dance instruction, all under one roof! Each day will include special pre-show events. Come join us, y’all!
Friday June 12 – The Songwriters
The Jonas Friddle Trio / Sons of the Never Wrong:
5:30-6:30: Pre-show salon performances by local singer/songwriters
7:00: THE JONAS FRIDDLE TRIO
8:00: SONS OF THE NEVER WRONG

Saturday June 13 – Bluegrass
The Sullivan Sisters / Don Stiernberg and the Bluegrasstics:
4:30-6:30: Pre-show Open Bluegrass Jam. Free to the public – all are welcome!
7:00: THE SULLIVAN SISTERS
8:00: DON STIERNBERG & THE BLUEGRASSTICS

Sunday June 14 – Get on up!
CAJUN STRANGERS ... and DANCING! :
3:00-5:00: Contra Dance called by Jo Mortland with live music by Fred Campeau’s Old T Blue and the Shipmates
3:00-5:00: Old Time Jam room – free and open to the public
4:30-5:30: Cajun Fiddle Workshop with Brian O'Donnell
5:30-6:30: Cajun Dance Instruction with Louie Stallone
7:00: THE CAJUN STRANGERS - concert with open dance floor

TIX and INFO: https://bit.ly/3RtZwpn

05/26/2026

Tonight on WDCB - Chicago Jazz Live !

We're on the radio tonight, May 26, when WDCB Listener-Supported Jazz & Blues features highlights from our sold out Studio5 Performing Arts Center Freddie Green tribute show featuring Alyssa Allgood on "Chicago Jazz Live." Listen at 90.9 FM or streaming on wdcb.org/program/chicago-jazz-live