Common will headline 2026 Chicago Live Festival at Navy Pier
Common will take the stage on Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. with a fireworks show to follow.
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Common will take the stage on Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. with a fireworks show to follow.
After his set, Navy Pier's fireworks will light up the sky over the lake.
Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, John Legend, Common and the Roots join Stevie Wonder on stage to perform Wonder's "Higher Ground." This performance was the last of many at the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony.
The school posted this video message from Common, who, of course, is also proudly from Chicago.
The viewing party was held Thursday night at Soldier Field for Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming speech.
On Saturday, South Side native Common took the stage at the pavilion alongside The Grant Park Orchestra as part of a four-day long birthday party.
From July 18 to July 21, the city will present everything from public art installations to dance performances; all of it free programming for the whole family at Millennium Park.
Crowds gathered around the church, at 1210 W. 78th Pl.
The church's annual summer rally and march kicks off at 7 p.m. at their Auburn Gresham building.
Common on building himself, to build a better community
The book is described as "a comprehensive program for addressing mental and physical health," and encouraging doing so at the community level.
Common discussed his latest book, "And Then We Rise: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self."
They hosted a back-to-school block party and supply giveaway in a parking lot at 43rd Street and Lake Park Avenue in Bronzeville.
Noname, real name Fatimah Warner, said she wanted to celebrate the release with the community that raised her.
The event was held at the UIC Dorin Forum this Inauguration Day night, and also featured the rapper Common.
