At the close of Chicago Philharmonic’s thrilling 2021-2022 Symphonic Season on May 29, the organization proudly announces a ten-concert summer series that kicks off June 10 and will take place throughout the Chicagoland area. The concert series includes the full spectrum of Chicago Philharmonic concerts with community-focused events for music-lovers of all ages and level. On June 18, at 7:30 pm, the eve of Juneteenth, Chicago Philharmonic will present Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert at the historic Chicago Theatre. The concert features a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film. Joining the orchestra for Ludwig Goransson’s Grammy and Academy Award-winning score is legendary talking drum player Massamba Diop, who created and recorded the “T’Challa” theme for the original score and recording. Tickets are available at chicagotheatre.com. On July 9 at the Humboldt Park Boathouse and July 23 at Ping Tom Memorial Park, the organization presents the eighth year of its signature community engagement program, Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic, presented with the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks Initiative. More information can be found at www.chicagophilharmonic.org.

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