Thalia Corridor Block Social gathering Brings Native Music Acts to Allport Road | Latino Voices | Chicago Information

A brand new occasion is coming to Pilsen subsequent week. The Thalia Hall Block Party will convey reside music and meals distributors to Allport Road instantly in entrance of the historic music hall. Thalia Corridor’s expertise purchaser Bobby Ramirez says the organizers are hoping it’s going to develop into an annual custom. 

“We love meals, we love music — we wished to take all of our favourite issues, put all of them collectively, put it on the road, make it free for everyone, and have previous time to shut out the summer time,” Ramirez mentioned. 

Musical visitors embrace the headliners Thee Sacred Souls, plus locals E. Woods, Rudy De Anda, Loona Dae, La Academia, and a closing DJ set by Agua de Rosas. 

“We very a lot need it to really feel like a block social gathering however with some additional bells and whistles. It’s not an enormous footprint however it’s proper on our block. It’s one thing we hope a variety of our neighbors are in a position to be a part of us for and we actually need to guarantee that it feels prefer it’s one thing that’s notably Chicago and notably Pilsen.” 

The Thalia Hall Block Party will take place on Allport Street and 18th Street from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 27. Admission is free, however a urged donation of $5 for entry advantages the Pilsen Meals Pantry.