Laura Doherty: Shows

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Whole Foods on Kingsbury

Laura plays her monthly kids show.

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Morton Grove Public Library

Duo kids show with Andy Wilkins on bass.

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Edgewater Gralley

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

World Cafe Live

Laura returns with her band to World Cafe Live for the Peanut Butter and Jams Kids Concert Series.

Doors 11am | Show 11:30am

Tickets: Prices include processing fee
Adults: $10 
Children: $7, Ages 1-12
Free for children under the age of one! 

Save money! 
Save $2 off each adult ticket when you purchase with CASH at our box office BEFORE day of show!

Kid-friendly buffet! 
A kid-friendly lunch buffet is available for purchase before and during every PB&J show. Kids pay $7 and adults pay $10, all you can eat! 

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Lisle Public Library

Solo kids show

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Lake Villa Library

Duo kids show with Andy Wilkins on bass.

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Overture Center for the Arts

Laura performs 3 concerts 9:30, 11am and 1pm at this popular performing arts series on the "Kids in the Rotunda" Stage. The 1pm show is sign language interpreted.

Andy Wilkins will join Laura on upright bass.

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

On the Waterfront Fest

Full band kids show.

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Uncommon Ground Devon

"Green Parenting" event, a FREE montly eco-awareness series featuring local environmental organizations, along with FREE appetizers featuring the product of a local farmer, prepared by Uncommon Ground's executive chef. The event runs from 3-6pm

Laura Doherty and Shana Harvey, fellow Wiggleworms teachers, pair up for some family music at 3:30! 

Shana Harvey specializes in bilingual music for kids. She can also be heard singing awesome harmonies on Laura's "Kids in the City".
http://www.shanasings.com/

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Woodstock Folk Festival

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Constitution Park

Laura performs at River Forest's "Party in the Park". Bring a picnic!

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Logan Blvd. Bash

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Millennium Park Kids Stage

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Millennium Park Kids Stage

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

St. Josephat Festival

It's the Swing Sets! Back again for some summer shows, the Swing Sets rock! This power trio is Rob Newbouse on electric guitar, Eric Delli Bovi on drums and Laura Doherty on bass.

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Welles Park Gazebo

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED INDOORS DUE TO WEATHER. It's now inside the Old Town School's concert hall. Free show....6:30 showtime!

Laura and her band perform a "Wiggleworms Pajama Party!", part of Old Town School Wiggleworms 25th Birthday Celebration. Bring a blanket, a picnic and have your kids come in their PJ's for this great outdoor show in the park just south of the Old Town School!

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Andersonville's Midsommarfest

Laura and her band play in her hometown hood!

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Whole Foods Market on Kingsbury

Laura plays monthly at the Whole Foods Kids Day concert series!

Have you been to the new Whole Foods in Lincoln Park? It's a fantasy land for foodies...a beautiful store! Grab some lunch from the gourmet food court and head on over to the Whole Foods Stage for a fantastic family show!

Free parking!

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Morton Grove Farmer's Market

Laura plays 2 sets at the all new Morton Grove Farmer's Market! She'll be sure to play her song "Farmer's Market!"

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Uncommon Ground-Devon

Laura plays at Uncommon Ground's Farmer's Market.

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Family Grounds Cafe

Laura takes the stage at this new hip cafe for families! It's got a great indoor play space for kids, and a sophisticated cafe for parents. There's a free parking lot too! p.s.--this is a great space to have your child's birthday party!

Reservations are required. Online at: http://www.familygroundscafe.com or call 773-281-0785

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

The Kennett Flash

Laura Doherty kicks off this brand new kids series, presented by OutWithTheKids.com, in a special Mother's Day show at this hip venue in the quaint town of Kennett Square, in the Philly area.

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Manhattan Movement and Arts Center

Laura teams up with her old pal Jenny Bradley in this rockin' family concert on Manhattan's Upper West Side! The duo is joined by Brian Sterns.  Ages 0-8yr.s

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Mark Twain Library

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Boston Children's Museum

Laura joins Mariana Iranzi in a multi-cultural children's performance.

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Cup & Top Cafe

Laura shares the stage with Boston multi-cultural artist Mariana Iranzi in this double-bill show!

Check out Mariana's music here:  http://www.marianairanzi.com/

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Family Grounds Cafe

Laura takes the stage at this new hip cafe for families! It's got a great indoor play space for kids, and a sophisticated cafe for parents. There's a free parking lot too! p.s.--this is a great space to have your child's birthday party!

Reservations are required. Online at: http://www.familygroundscafe.com or call 773-281-0785

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Helen Plum Library

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Beat Kitchen

Laura rocks the Beat Kitchen with her kids band. Arts and crafts following the show. Good food and bloody marys!

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Wilmette Public Library

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Brookfield Public Library

Laura returns the the Brookfield Library for a lively kids show for Family Friday Night!

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Family Grounds Cafe

Laura takes the stage at this new hip cafe for families! It's got a great indoor play space for kids, and a sophisticated cafe for parents. There's a free parking lot too! p.s.--this is a great space to have your child's birthday party!

Reservations are required. Online at: http://www.familygroundscafe.com or call 773-281-0785

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Family Grounds Cafe

Laura takes the stage at this new hip cafe for families! It's got a great indoor play space for kids, and a sophisticated cafe for parents. (It's on Lincoln just north of Addison and there's a free parking lot!)   p.s.--this is a great space to have your child's birthday party! 

Reservations are required. Online at: http://www.familygroundscafe.com/ or call 773-281-0785

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Whole Foods Market on Kingsbury

Have you been to the new Whole Foods in Lincoln Park? It's the fantasy land for foodies...a beautiful store! While you shop, stop by the Whole Foods stage to catch Laura with upright bassist Steve Hartley playing a groovy set for the kids.

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Family Grounds Cafe

Laura takes the stage at this new hip cafe for families! It's got a great indoor play space for kids, and a sophisticated cafe for parents. (It's on Lincoln just north of Addison and there's a free parking lot!)   p.s.--this is a great space to have your child's birthday party!

Reservations are required.   Online:  http://www.familygroundscafe.com/ or call  773-281-0785

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Subterranean

Calling all Bucktown families! Laura takes the stage at Chicago's hip rock club Subterranean for a kids show! Laura is joined by the band from the Kids in the City recording: Rob Newhouse, Scott Besaw and Amalie Smith!

The first 50 kids in attendance will receive a rockin' Concert Series tee from neighboring store Psychobaby! Other cool suprises will be in store for everyone.

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Brookfield Public Library

Laura plays 2 sets of family friendly folk and rock tunes for the Brookfield Library's Grand re-opening!

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Wagner Farms

Private event.

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Old Town School of Folk Music

I'll be performing with a whole bunch of Wiggleworms teachers celebrating 25 years of Wiggleworms in Chicago!

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Children's Birthday Party

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Beat Kitchen

Rock show for kids....come see the Swing Sets as we do a set of 80s music for kids! Billy Idol, Duran Duran and more. All ages. The Swing Sets are: Rob Newhouse, Laura Doherty, Eric Delli Bovi.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Old Town School of Folk Music

Bring your students to the Old Town School for a wonderful field trip presented by Laura and her band!

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Old Town School of Folk Music

Laura doesn't have to travel to far for this one....down the hall to the concert hall....one of the best places in Chicago to see a live show: The Old Town School of Folk Music. Laura takes the stage with her band in this awesome family show!

Buy your tickets early!
Call 773-728-6000 or purchase online at:
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2009/11/7_doherty.html

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

ENJOY store

I'll be doing an in-store performance to help celebrate ENJOY's Grand Opening at their new location! For Halloween, I'll play a few spooky tunes too!

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Women and Children First

Children ages 2-5 and their adult companions are invited to join us for a special storytime sing-along featuring children’s musician Laura Doherty, the director of the Old Town School of Folk Music’s wildly successful Wiggleworms program. Doherty will be sharing songs from her recent release, Kids in the City, as well a few creepy tunes just in time for Halloween.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Riverside Church Weekday School

Private concert at upper west side pre-school.

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Riverside Church Weekday School

Non-public show. For students only.

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

World Cafe Live

Laura goes on tour this fall to one of Philly's premier music venues!

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Florence Civic Center

October brings our first show featuring 
children's musician, Laura Doherty. 
We're very excited to be part of her New England tour! 

You'll also be able to hear Laura's music and interviews
on these local radio shows:

Spare the Rock, 
on 93.9 The River · Saturdays 8-10 AM, and also Saturdays 7-9 AM on Valley Free Radio 103.3 hosted by Bill Childs who also coordinates live music events for children. 

Hilltown Family Variety Show, 
on Valley Free Radio (103.3) Saturdays 9-10 AM hosted by Sienna Wildfield, creator of the online family communication network, Hilltown Families. 

*** Special intermission fun provided by Heidi Haas's talented group of improv children!

Visit our website at www.nohopride.org, Upcoming events tab for more information on Laura and Heidi.

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Andersonville Farmer's Market

Come on over by the bales of hay! I'll be sure to play my Farmer's Market song!

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Edgewater GRalley

This is a green event hosted by the Edgewater community. All day festival noon-10pm! I'll be playing with my kids band at 1:30pm.

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Uncommon Ground Devon

The Farmer Friday Farmer's Market Outdoor Harvest Party will be Uncommon Ground's official kick-off event to World Music Festival Chicago 2009 and will feature local food, a pig roast, craft vendors, tasting tables, organic rooftop farm tours, and the Goose Island beer tent from 4pm-10pm.

Outdoor mainstage (4:30pm-10pm):

Markus James and the Wassonrai (WMF)
Mar Caribe (WMF)
The Mudflapps (Honky Tonk Happy Hour)
Laura Doherty (Family hour @ 4:30pm)

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Grant Park

I'll be playing in the kids section of the Chicago Celtic Fest in Grant Park on the lakefront!

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Schubas

Full band show

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

WTTW Kids Fun & Run

Bring the whole family to this annual event held by WTTW Channel 11. Come for a lovely walk through Lincoln Park, and then stay for all the enterainment! I'll be playing two sets of music at the event. Also you can catch Ralph's World and a meet and greet with the Sesame Street characters.

Click on the orange link above to register for the event!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Andersonville Farmer's Market

Shop for fruits and veggies and listen to some kids awesome music. I'll be sure to play my song called "Farmer's Market"!

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Millenium Park Kids Stage

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Millenium Park Kids Stage

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

WickerPark Fest

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Folk n Roots Festival

My kids rock band The Swing Sets plays songs of the 80s in the kids tent!

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Folk n Roots Kids Tent

Chicago Folk n Roots Festival hosted by the Old Town School. FULL BAND SHOW.

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Millennium Park Kids Stage

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

Millennium Park Kids Stage

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Pritzker Pavillion-Millennium Park

Celebrate Father's Day with a great family show along the lakefront. Laura's plays with her kids band in one of Chicago's premier outdoor venues in the city (outdoor home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra!). Tons of seating and beautiful lawn space....bring a picnic.

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

RibFest

Ribs, music and fun! I'll be playing in the Kids Square area.

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Millenium Park Kids Stage

Wiggleworms in the Park. Kids stage at Randolph/Michigan Ave.

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Beat Kitchen

CD Release Show for Laura's debut children's CD "Kids in the City"!

FULL BAND SHOW! With
Scott Besaw, Amalie Smith, Rob Newhouse, Rich Rankin, Barb Burlingame, Skip Landt, Shana Harvey, Darrell Jones, and the kids: Contessa Farioli, Allison Finkel, and Hannah Stone!

Come for the show and stay for lunch afterward. The food is great there!
--raffle prized, bubbles, crafts and more--

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Barnes & Noble

I'll be playing a couple of songs from the new CD as a guest musician on Amy Krouse Rosenthal's children's book tour! Check out her amazing books here! http://whoisamy.wordpress.com/

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Anderson's Bookshop

I'll be playing a couple of songs from my new CD as a guest musician on Amy Krouse Rosenthal's children's book tour! Check out her amazing books here! http://whoisamy.wordpress.com/