Fred Anderson Park

Fred Anderson Park Fred Anderson Park Anderson came to Evanston, Illinois as a child during the Great Migration. He described his motto as “patience, sincerity, and consistency.”

Fred Anderson Park Concerts

Celebrating the concerts we've had since the the groundbreaking, grand opening and inaugural seasons of Fred Anderson Park in Chicago. This South Loop community park is named for tenor saxophonist and composer Fred Anderson (1929 – 2010), one of Chicago’s most acclaimed and cherished musicians, who lived and worked nearby for three decades. Inspired by the music of Cha

rlie Parker, he became an original member of the renowned Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, performing in the first AACM concert in 1965. He worked full time and was devoted to his family, while releasing more than 30
recordings, performing to capacity audiences around the world, and mentoring countless young musicians. In 1979, Anderson opened the Velvet Lounge, revered for its innovative music and diverse, loyal patronage.

July 9th Fred Anderson ParkVelvet Legacy - Birdhouse, Inc.Ernest Dawkins with Edward Wilkerson
07/04/2026

July 9th Fred Anderson Park
Velvet Legacy - Birdhouse, Inc.
Ernest Dawkins with Edward Wilkerson

You're invited to the South Michigan Avenue Block Fest nearby on Cullerton, between Michigan and Wabash, this Saturday, ...
06/25/2026

You're invited to the South Michigan Avenue Block Fest nearby on Cullerton, between Michigan and Wabash, this Saturday, June 27. It's free family fun!

Join us for the Fred Anderson Park Advisory Council Zoom Meeting Wednesday May 13th at 5:30 PM. Help bring new events to...
05/01/2026

Join us for the Fred Anderson Park Advisory Council Zoom Meeting Wednesday May 13th at 5:30 PM. Help bring new events to, and continue to care for and improve our lovely neighborhood park. Message us for the zoom link.

AACM - Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians
03/18/2026

AACM - Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians

03/02/2026
02/20/2026

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1611/1629 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
60616

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Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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