🎶🎷Golden Hour @Epiphany Center w/Free Blues, Classic Rock & Art Adventures! 🎨

🎶🎷 Golden Hour @ Epiphany Center with Free Blues, Classic Rock & Art Adventures! 🎨

🎶 Free Blues Friday @ Epiphany Center for the Arts in the West Loop! 🎸

We had such a great time last year, we’re heading back for more! Join us for a relaxed Friday night of live music, art exhibits, and happy hour vibes at the stunning Epiphany Center for the Arts in the West Loop. ✨

📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago

🎟️ FREE Admission — Registration Required
👉 Golden Hour (DJ set): https://epiphanychi.com/events/golden-hour-featuring-luke-frees-2/
👉 Free Blues Friday (Live band): https://epiphanychi.com/events/free-blues-friday-featuring-stefan-hillesheim-trio/

✨ Event Lineup
🎧 Golden Hour w/ Luke Frees | 5:00–8:00 PM (FREE, Café)
🎸 Free Blues Friday: Stefan Hillesheim Trio | 7:30–9:30 PM (Epiphany Hall)

🍷 Happy Hour Specials (5–7 PM)
• Select ½-price house wine bottles
• Select $4 craft beers
• Some 2-for-1 lite bites (Inside café/Sanctuary)
Arriving after 6? No problem! We’ll grab tables early, enjoy the DJ + bar, check out the galleries, then head to the Great Hall for blues at 7:30. 🎶🖼️

🎧 About Luke Frees
A one-man-band favorite blending classic rock, unexpected mashups, and acoustic surprises. Pulling inspiration from the 60's to contemporary music, Luke specializes in a lot of the songs you know but wouldn't expect a one-man-band to cover (think eccentric mashups, or fun acoustic renditions of classic rock tunes). He cultivates an engaging acoustic rock show, full of charming surprises.
🌐 www.lukefrees.net

🎸 About Stefan Hillesheim Trio
Stefan Hillesheim is a German Native who moved to Los Angeles, California at age 27 to attend Musicians Institute (GIT) where he was awarded "Most Improved Student" of the Year 2015. Soon after he began to play renowned gospel churches and live music venues around the country. His signature guitar tone and driving rhythm guitar skills make Stefan a high-demand session player. Stefan has performed and recorded with many notable artists such as: Bobby Kimball (Toto), Ellis Hall (Tower of Power), Brent Carter (Average White Band), Emerson Cardenas (Santana), Frank Nitty (2Pac), James Fortune. In 2022 Stefan relocated to Chicago in pursuit of his love of the blues. The Chicago blues community welcomed Stefan with open arms - Stefan is best known for his slide guitar playing, soulful vocals and dynamic live performances. Stefan's main musical influences are Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf and Albert King.
🌐 https://www.shblues.com/

🎨 Current Art Exhibits
Chicago Artist Coalition — The Language We Create
Jordan A. Porter-Woodruff — The Children Play Games
Shane-Jahi Jackson — Black Female Presence (curated by Juelle Daley)
Rebecca Keller — Hope Is the Last Thing
Natasha Moustache — Every Man is an Island
Noel Mercado — How Could We Forget About You

🖼️ More info: https://epiphanychi.com
☕ Café Bar & Menu: https://epiphanychi.com/cafe-bar-menu/

🚗 Getting There
CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
Metered street parking on Ashland & Adams; limited free side-street parking (check signs).

⚠️ Please keep your RSVP updated and avoid no-shows. See you there! 🎶✨