Battle of the Bamboo 2026: Pagsibol | Cheers to Our Youth

Gateway Theater 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Battle of the Bamboo Doors 4pm | Show 5:30pm All Ages Battle of the Bamboo (BOTB) is a cultural dance showcase that has been hosted by Filipinos in Alliance (FIA) at the University of Illinois Chicago since 2003. Performers illustrate generational stories and retell them through a diverse collection of dances rooted in the Philippines. […]

LOUNGE | School of Rock Andersonville End of Season Show!

Join us for an all-day concert featuring musicians from the School of Rock Andersonville presenting their End of Season Show at the Gateway Lounge. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., students of all ages will take the stage performing a wide range of rock classics and contemporary favorites, showcasing the skills and confidence they’ve built […]

GATEWAY LOUNGE | GATEWAY SOCIAL DANCERS

Gateway Social Dancers | $10 at the Door Join us every weekly (days subject to change) at the Gateway Lounge for an open, welcoming night of social dancing for everyone. The Gateway Social Dancers (Formerly the White Eagle Dancers) bring together a fun mix of oldies, line dancing, country, swing, and more, all spun by a DJ to keep the floor […]

Samay Raina “Still Alive” – Chicago

Date & Location Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to 11:00 pm (CST) 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, United States Samay Raina "Still Alive" - Chicago - 27th Feb, 2026 🎤 Get Ready for Samay Raina’s Brand-New Show — Still Alive! 🎤 Witness Samay Raina’s comeback show. This show is Samay Raina’s […]

Yolanda Del Rio

DOORS 7PM | SHOW 8:30PM All AGES IMPORTANT: Tickets are exclusively available online. | Tickets: $39–$69 Descripción Sumérgete en una noche plena de vibrante música y emociones inolvidables con el incomparable concierto de Yolanda del Río en Chicago. Este evento único tiene lugar en el majestuoso Copernicus Center y está accesible para todas las edades, […]

GATEWAY LOUNGE | PRIVATE EVENT

PRIVATE EVENT – THEATER/LOUNGE For more information about renting the Gateway Theater and Lounge at Copernicus Center for a Corporate Reception, Wedding or Private Event contact our event staff at office@copernicuscenter.org!

GATEWAY LOUNGE | An Enchanting Tribute to Nat King Cole

 An Enchanting Tribute to Nat King Cole March 7, 2026 | Doors: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:00 pm ► 18+ Tickets: $25 A Tribute to Nat King Cole at the Gateway Lounge March 7 highlights some of Nat’s well known songs and some not so well known presented by singers, Arlene Armstrong, Gaye Klopack and Drew Fase. […]

Fey Hits Tour 30th Anniversary

DATE:  Saturday, March 7th, 2026 Doors Open 6:30 p.m. | SHOW:  8:00 p.m. All ages welcome Fey is a Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer, a Latin Grammy nominee and one of the most influential figures in Spanish-language pop. She debuted in 1995 with her self-titled album, Fey, and achieved international fame with hits like “Azúcar […]

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Soulful Seventies Sounds: Music That Moved Black American… & The World

► DATE:  Monday, March 9, 2026  TIME:  7:00 p.m. ► Copernicus Center Doors Open 6:00 p.m. ► 18+ Tickets: $20 Soulful Seventies Sounds celebrates both the music and performers that helped define and direct many of the changes in both the Black community, and American in general, during the 1970s. Politics, Culture, Love and more are […]