The Art Institute of Chicago and Pitchfork Announce Three-Night Event 'Midwinter'
The Art Institute of Chicago and Pitchfork have announced ‘Midwinter’ - a three-night music event Friday, February 15th thru Sunday, February 17th. A takeover will include a wide variety of performances from over 30 artists including Kamasi Washington, Panda Bear, Slowdive, DJ Koze, Joey Purp, JPEGMAFIA, Tortoise, Jlin, Mykki Blanco, Deerhunter, Grouper, Perfrume Genius, Zola Jesus, Mount Eerie and more.
Midwinter will be open from 6:00PM-12:00AM each night of the takeover with surprise performances in various spaces and ambient noise installations inspired by various exhibits. Gallery Soundscapes will come from Nico Muhly, Tashi Wada & Julia Holter, Stars of the Lid, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Midori Takada, Visible Cloaks, Helado Negro and Llyas Ahmed. Pitchfork Radio will be doing a series of broadcasts featuring artists interviews, DJ sets, panels, conversations and more.
Tickets go on-sale Friday, November 16th at 10:00AM at midwinter.pitchfork.com. Discount tickets are available for those who join The Evening Associates of The Art Institute of Chicago. Membership options can be found here.
Sunday, February 17th
Oneohtrix Point Never
Laurie Anderson
Perfume Genius
Zola Jesus + Smerz
Hiss Golden Messenger
Weyes Blood
Performing Nightly
Madison McFerrin
Mary Lattimore
Daniel Bachman
Haley Fohr of Circuit des Yeux
Marisa Anderson
Full weekly breakdowns below:
Friday, February 15th
Slowdive
DJ Koze + Baba Stiltz
William Basinski (with the Chicago Philharmonic)
Mount Eerie
Mykki Blanco
Yves Tumor
Sudan Archives
Saturday, February 16th
Kamasi Washington
Panda Bear
Tortoise
Deerhunter
Grouper
Jlin
serpentwithfeet
William Basinski
