{"events":[{"id":10235963,"global_id":"www.choosechicago.com?id=10235963","global_id_lineage":["www.choosechicago.com?id=10235963"],"author":"117","status":"publish","date":"2025-08-15 08:57:37","date_utc":"2025-08-15 13:57:37","modified":"2025-08-15 08:57:37","modified_utc":"2025-08-15 13:57:37","url":"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/event\/chicagos-only-classical-music-street-festival-celebrates-10-years\/2025-08-24\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/10235963","title":"Chicago\u2019s Only Classical Music Street Festival Celebrates 10 Years","description":"

Access Contemporary Music (ACM) proudly presents the\u00a010th Annual\u00a0Thirsty\u00a0Ears\u00a0Festival,<\/strong>\u00a0Chicago\u2019s only classical music street\u00a0festival, returning August 23\u201324, 2025. The\u00a0festival\u00a0transforms Wilson Avenue into a vibrant celebration of classical music, community, and culture. Join us for a weekend of extraordinary music, delicious food and drinks, and a celebration of community at the\u00a010th\u00a0Annual\u00a0Thirsty\u00a0Ears\u00a0Festival!<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Thirsty\u00a0Ears\u00a0Festival\u00a0offers an exciting lineup of performances from stellar ensembles and soloists, featuring music from classical greats like Beethoven and Shostakovich to contemporary composers like Reena Esmail, Kaija Saariaho and more.\u00a0In addition to music, enjoy craft beer, wine, food trucks, vendor booths, and activities for kids,\u00a0creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Festival highlights include:<\/p>\n