Future Folk Festival with Laruni Hati and Shon Dervis

Future Folk Festival with Laruni Hati and Shon Dervis

By Music Moves Chicago

Laruni Hati, a Garifuna drum and dance ensemble, and Shon Dervis, your favorite Dj's favorite DJ, in concert together for FREE! 9/24/25

Date and time

Location

Hamilton Park

513 West 72nd Street Chicago, IL 60621

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Shon Dervi's Set

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Laruni Hait's Set

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • In person
  • Free venue parking

About this event

Music • World

As a continuation Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks and Music Move's Future Folk Festival collaboration, join us for an evening with Laruni Hati and Shon Dervis!

Wednesday, September 24th, we have the distinct privilege of witnessing these two iconic performances at Hamilton Park on the South Side — for FREE! 🎶

Also we're partnering with Garifuna Flava who will be providing compliemtary food while supples last -- YES free food ;-)

🎶✨ Laruni Hati

Founded in 2010, Laruni Hati is a Garifuna drum and dance ensemble based in Chicago. Known for its vibrant presentations of punta, chumba, and hunguhungu, the group celebrates the rich cultural legacy of the Garinagu people from Belize and Central America through dynamic community performances.

🎶✨ Shon Dervis

Shon Dervis is a DJ, musician, and producer who has been on the local and national scene for more than 20 years. His knowledge and love of music, along with his ability to seamlessly blend genres and cultures, has elevated him amongst Chicago’s music selectors. In high demand, Shon Dervis is your favorite DJ’s DJ.

We can’t wait to spend an evening with you! Bring your friends, bring your chair or blanket and let’s enjoy these final days warm weather together 🎵

Follow us on Instagram @musicmoveschi for more

✨ Laruni Haiti with Shon Dervis

🗓️ Wednesday, September 24 | 6–8PM

📍Hamilton Park | 513 W 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60621

#FutureFolkFestival #NightOutInTheParks #ChicagoMusic #FreeConcerts #OldTownSchool #MusicMovesChicago #GlobalFolk #CommunityArts #SouthSideChicago

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If I don't RSVP, am I still able to come?

YES! Please still join us. RSVP is not required.

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Sep 24 · 6:00 PM CDT