Name: Candlelight Oak Park: Tribute to Bad Bunny
Start: 2026-10-09T20:45:00-05:00
Location: Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60302

Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60302

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A luminary of post-bop and straight-ahead jazz, Warfield has shared the stage with many giants such as Dizzy Gillespie, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy Smith, and Shirley Scott, as well as alongside contemporaries like Christian McBride, Joey DeFrancesco, Nicholas Payton and Stefon Harris. His discography spans multiple Grammy-nominated projects as well as celebrated albums under his own name. Today, he shapes the next generation of artists as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Jazz Masters in Music program at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, working under the leadership of Terell Stafford. 
The Tim Warfield Quartet will featuring pianist Richard Johnson, bassist Runere Brooks drummer Dana Hall (Thursday &amp; Fri) and drummer Dorian Phelps (Sat &amp; Sunday)

Local Event: Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.

Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th -...

Veteran saxophonist Tim Warfield—renowned for his annual holiday appearances in Chicago—brings his artistry to the iconic Jazz...

Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.

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There are two music stages, crowd-pleasing Luche Libre Mexican wrestlers (5 p.m. daily at Southport &amp; Cornelia), activities for kids (inflatables and games), and visitors can text vote for “People’s Choice -Chicago’s “Best Taco.”. Plus, vendors compete for the esteemed “Critics Choice Best Taco" award on Saturday, which will be presented on the Luche Libre Stage at 4:45 p.m.
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Visitors can enjoy the VIP Experience which includes complimentary drinks, private restrooms and seating, taco tastings among other items. <a href="https://bucketlisters.com/experience/lakeview-taco-fest-vip-area" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">For VIP for tickets click here.</a>
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South Stage Entertainment at Roscoe 
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Saturday
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5:30pm – The Rumours Five: Fleetwood Mac Trib.
8:00pm – 16 Candles
Sunday
11:30pm – Mariachi Los Palmeros
1:00pm – The Prisscillas
2:30pm – Chicago Latin Groove
4:30pm – The Divas
7:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls &amp; The Bench Press
North Stage Entertainment at Addison 
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6:00pm – Super Creeps: Music of David Bowie
8:00pm – Too Fighters: Foo Fighters Tribute
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2:30pm – RAVIV – Electric Cellos
4:30pm – Love In October
6:00pm – Into The Heart – U2 Tribute
8:00pm – Maggie Speaks
Sunday
11:30pm – School of Rock
1:30pm – Bucket Number Six
3:00pm – Cecy Santana Band
5:00pm – Rearview: Pearl Jam Tribute
7:00pm – iPop 
“We are thrilled to bring Lakeview Taco Fest back for its thirteenth year,” said Becca Girsch, Executive Director of the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. “Thanks to all fest attendees, the suggested gate donation helps keep this annual fest strong for all to enjoy. The donations benefit the invaluable programs and services of the <a href="https://www.friendsoflakeview.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Friends of Lakeview</a>.”
<a href="https://www.saveourstreetfests.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">As a non-profit organization and not city funded, donations will help these festivals stay around for all to enjoy.</a>
A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, visit <a href="https://chicagoevents.com/event/lakeview-taco-fest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoevents.com/event/lakeview-taco-fest/</a>

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Interested in learning more or joining us? Contact Artistic Director Kevin Kelly at <a href="mailto:kevin@voicesofhopecc.org">kevin@voicesofhopecc.org</a> or <a href="mailto:info@voicesofhopecc.org">info@voicesofhopecc.org</a>.
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