GATEWAY LOUNGE | A Portuguese in Poland: Poetry, European Identity & the Polish Expat Experience
2026-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Wednesday, June 11th, 2026
DOORS: 6:00 p.m. | TIME: 7:00 p.m.
All ages

Portuguese author and poet Vítor Vicente presents an evening of poetry, reflection, and conversation inspired by his years living in Poland and Central Europe. Centred around his poetry collection Sonety nie zawsze śląskie (Selected Silesian Sonnets), recently published in Polish and English translations, the event explores poetry, life in Poland, and European identity through readings, storytelling, and audience discussion.

Los Acosta
2026-06-13 21:00
Los Acosta in the Gateway Theater
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 9:00 p.m.
ALL AGES

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.
promoter contact info: 773.367.2900 / 773.715.5293

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Sunday Serenades
2026-06-14 19:00 - 22:00
Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Doors Open 6:00 p.m. | Show Time: 7:00 p.m.
All ages

Come hear five great singers sing what they sing best. Arlene Armstrong, Joyce Thomas, Patricia Mosley, Sonia Oyola, and Tirzah Blomberg will entertain you with Latin rhythms, jazz, Broadway tunes and blues. They will be accompanied by Chicago’s own Paul Thompson. The incomparable David Stephens is our master of ceremony.
For more information contact: Joyce Thomas (Thomasjoyce994@yahoo.com)

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbie: Reunion, Pride & CD Release. Opening act Jeannie Tanner.
2026-06-24 18:00
DATE: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
Doors Open 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.

Tickets $35 for early bird, $40 after May 1

Two national legends of women’s music return to Chicago for a rare concert. Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie have been entertaining with their passionate and spirited music for many decades. They will celebrate Reunion, Pride & their new CD release in time for Pride Week in Chicago. They will be joined by opening act, Chicago’s own musical legend, Jeannie Tanner. All at the beautiful and intimate Gateway Lounge at Copernicus Center on Chicago’s Northwest Side. The venue is wheelchair accessible. There will be sign language interpreters. Tickets $35 for early bird, $40 after May 1. A limited number of higher-priced tickets available to include a post-show dinner with the artists. Tickets at Goldenrod Records https: tinyurl.com/HigbieTrull. All proceeds benefit Trull’s family medical expenses.
