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Karaoke on the Plaza

Grab the mic or cheer from the crowd at this high-energy, all-ages karaoke party celebrating President Obama’s birthday with great music and community vibes.
Event Details
Tue, Aug 04 • 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. John Lewis Plaza
Admission
This event is free and space is limited. Entry is first-come, first served. Event registration does not include Museum admission.
A person with short brown hair and sunglasses holding a young child grabs a mic on an outdoor stage

Details

Join a live karaoke celebration on the plaza featuring classics from soul, R&B, and contemporary honoring President Obama’s birthday.

With a mix of styles, voices, and levels of experience, it's all up to the people! You can come ready with something in mind or decide when you get there.

You don’t have to sing to be part of it. You can stay in the crowd, watch, and spend time in the space as the set moves along. Hosted by The People's Stage Karaoke with Pablo Serrano.

3 p.m. – Doors Open
3:20 p.m. – Open-Mic Karaoke Begins: Sign up to sing your go-to track. All voices and experience levels welcome.
5:20 p.m. – Celebratory Group Sing-Along: Join the entire plaza as we close out the night together in song.
5:50 p.m. – Closing DJ Set
6 p.m. – Event Concludes

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A You Are America Event

To celebrate 250 years of American progress, this summer the Obama Presidential Center is hosting a series of community events and sparking a wider conversation about how we can shape our next 250 years. From inspiring talks and films to community engagement and empowering voices, You Are America honors how far we’ve come and looks ahead to where we can go together.

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    The People's Stage Karaoke

    For 20 years the People’s stage has activated and engaged Chicago’s communities to help people authentically and democratically connect and express themselves in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Plan Your Visit

John Lewis Plaza

Named in honor of late civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, the John Lewis Plaza is a lively and animated outdoor space that welcomes visitors to the Center. The Plaza–which serves as an entry point for the Forum, Museum, and Library buildings–is a dynamic hub built to foster the spirit of community that was central to the legacy and work of Congressman Lewis.

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