ChickenFat Returning To Bucktown Arts FestWe last played at the Bucktown Arts Fest in 2022 and had an amazing time. We’re happy to be returning this year to join another great lineup on the New Jazz Roots Stage. See the full lineup here: https://www.bucktownartsfest.com/music-lineup ChickenFat Klezmer Orchestra at the Bucktown Arts Fest Sunday, August 24, 2025, 4-5pm New Jazz Roots Stage The corner of Leavitt and Lyndale in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago (Bucktown Arts Fest 2025 poster via https://www.instagram.com/p/DKpTV_kxxke/) For info on the rest of the Bucktown Arts Fest, see here: https://www.bucktownartsfest.com/ Additional information can be found at our Facebook Events page. We love bringing live klezmer music to Chicago and the surrounding areas. If you would like to book us for a concert or private show, please contact us here. You can find information about our past shows here.
Old Town School First Fridays update Previously I mentioned we are playing this Friday at the Old Town School as part of their First Fridays series. I have been told we are going on at 10:20pm, which is a change from what I earlier posted. Also, a reminder that we are playing at CJ Arthur’s a week from Sunday, March 11th.… Read More
CFKO Comes to Wilmette In March the ChickenFat Klezmer Orchesta is playing at CJ Arthur’s in Wilmette–an excellent place for live music. Come support us as we play at this esteemed venue for the first time! Sunday, March 11, 2012 CJ Arthur’s 1168 Wilmette Ave Wilmette, IL 4-6pm … Read More