Hollywood Bowl Meetup: Chicago & Fireworks Spectacular!

Join me for an unforgettable night at the Hollywood Bowl as Chicago takes the stage for a spectacular evening featuring some of their greatest hits—and ending with a fireworks show to remember!

Event Details:

We’ll be having a potluck picnic before the concert. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share.

Wine is allowed, but if you plan to drink, please bring your own beverages.

I’ll be purchasing the least expensive tickets so that we can all sit together as a group, making it a fun and social experience.

Towards the end of the concert, enjoy a fireworks spectacular lighting up the sky, perfectly complementing Chicago’s horn-driven rock and iconic ballads.

About the Music:

Since forming in 1967 in—where else?—the city of Chicago, the band has recorded 40 albums, sold over 100 million records, and remains one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time.

They’ll send the Hollywood Bowl season off in a festive farewell, performing horn-laden rock hits and heart-aching ballads like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Colour My World,” and “Saturday in the Park”—with the Bowl fireworks providing “dancing lights against the sky,” as the band themselves sang.

Opening Act:

Five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross will kick off the evening with a set of his timeless hits.

Important Notes:

Bring food and drinks for the potluck picnic.

Arrive early to meet up, socialize, and enjoy the picnic before the music begins.

This is going to be a fun, festive, and memorable night with great music, good company, and an incredible fireworks finale.

Don’t miss it!

You are responsible for your own shuttle or Park & Ride transportation.

🍷 Wine is permitted at this concert, so feel free to bring a bottle, along with food to share for our group potluck.

Hollywood Bowl
2301 Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068

Park & Ride and Bowl Shuttle options can be found here:

https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/getting-here/park-ride-and-bowl-shuttle

Top 10 Hits by Chicago

1. “If You Leave Me Now” (1976) – Soft rock ballad and their first #1 hit.

2. “25 or 6 to 4” (1970) – One of their most recognizable rock songs with a legendary guitar riff.

3. “Saturday in the Park” (1972) – Upbeat and feel-good summer anthem.

4. “You’re the Inspiration” (1984) – Romantic ballad, widely used at weddings.

5. “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” (1982) – Powerful soft rock ballad with orchestral backing.

6. “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” (1969) – Jazzy horns and piano-driven classic.

7. “Beginnings” (1969/1971) – Jazz-rock track from their early years.

8. “Make Me Smile / Colour My World” (1970) – Part of the “Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon” suite; horn-heavy and melodic.

9. “Call on Me” (1974) – Smooth love ballad with soulful vocals.

10. “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” (1973) – Energetic, uplifting rock anthem with brass instrumentation.