IPM Engagement Events

Thursday, June 4, 2026

  • Illinois Soul and Gallery Art Bar present Certified Organic featuring Pete "Afro D" Shungu and friends in celebration of Black Music Month, with tributes to Stevie Wonder and India Arie, on Thursday, June 4, starting at 7:30 PM at Gallery Art Bar.

    Certified Organic Celebrates Black Music Month

    7:30 pm
    Gallery Art Bar

    Illinois Soul is bringing the summer fun back to Gallery Art Bar with a soulful R&B tribute to the icons Stevie Wonder and India Arie. Host Pete “Afro D” Shungu, alongside friends and collaborators, will guide us through a night of celebrating Black Music Month.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

  • Illinois Soul Juneteenth Celebration with Raphael & Whitney

    5:30 pm   Event Length: Approx. 1h, 30m
    Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

    Illinois Soul and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts proudly present a joyous Juneteenth celebration featuring Raphael & Whitney for an unforgettable evening of inspiring Gospel, R&B, and Soul. This FREE concert welcomes all to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity through music.