Join us on October 1st for an unforgettable evening at "Brews & Ballads," our annual Fall Fundraiser hosted on the Midwest Coast Brewing Company rooftop. Under the stars, you’ll enjoy craft brews, delicious snacks, and the chance to belt out your favorite karaoke hits—all while supporting the work of the Chicago Jobs Council.

Every ticket purchased provides one drink and a raffle ticket, all while helping us continue our vital work of advocating for a more equitable workforce and supporting community-based organizations that are driving meaningful change.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference and have some fun along the way—secure your spot today!

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location:  Midwest Coast Brewing Company, Rooftop, 2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612

Tickets: $35 in Advance | $40 at the Door

    • Karaoke sign-ups begin at 5:30 PM. 

    • The first round of karaoke, which will be the contest portion of the evening, will be from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM.

    • Write your name, organization (optional), artist name, and song title on the request slip provided

    • Hand in the slip to Kyra, CJC’s resident KJ, or her assistant, and let her know that you would like to be entered into the contest*

      • “TIPPING” THE KJ: Want to sing sooner and guarantee your spot in the contest? “Tip” the KJ with an extra donation to CJC, and you’ll magically be moved ahead in line 💃

    • Each contest singer has a jar that other attendees can “vote” for by purchasing a raffle ticket and placing it in the jar.

    • Encourage your friends, fans, and co-workers to purchase raffle tickets to “vote” for your performance!

    • The singer with the most votes in their jar at the end of the raffle at 7:45 PM will win a raffle package that includes:

      • 4 tickets to Zanies Comedy Club

      • $50 gift cards to the restaurants RJ Grunts and JJ Thai Street Food

      • 2 passes for a Koval distillery tour

      • A pint glass, a six-pack of beer (your choice!), and a $25 gift card to Midwest Coast Brewing Co.

    Good luck!

    *(If you don’t want to compete, your name will be added to the list for karaoke from 7:50 – 8:30 and we’ll try to get through as many singers as we can until the brewery closes)

  • For a chance to win any of our raffle prizes, drop a ticket (or several!) into that prize’s jar. The raffle closes promptly at 7:45 -- and drawings begin shortly after. Winning numbers will be announced out loud on the microphone. If a number is called and there is no response, a new ticket will be drawn.

    Ticket Prices:

    1 ticket - $5

    5 tickets - $20

    15 tickets - $50

    Good Luck! 

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Catered By

Cooperativa Visionarias is a worker-owned catering business from the Southeast Side of Chicago that provides delicious authentic Mexican food.

Thank You Sponsors

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Thank You Raffle Donors

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