Thirsty Ears Festival is Chicago’s only classical music street festival. Now in its fourth year, the festival features stellar ensembles and soloists performing music from Beethoven to Shostakovich to Reich to freshly inked works. Thirsty Ears Festival is held on Wilson Ave. from Hermitage Ave. to Ravenswood Ave. and is two days, running Saturday, August 10 , 2019 from 1:00 – 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. (rain or shine). A $10 suggested donation for entry is requested and benefits the ACM School of Music.
