2025 Summer Soundwalk Series
Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Soundwalks schedule, in partnership with Night Out In The Parks and Chicago Parks District.
Between June and September, everyone is invited to explore the art of soundwalking in 6 different public parks. Led by teaching artists and special guests, these soundwalks will guide our listening awareness across the natural and cultural dimensions of Chicago. How can we contemplate the sounds around us, and where does collective listening lead us?
Featured teaching artists: Norman Long & Sara Zalek, Allen Moore, Veronica Anne Salinas with Amanda Gutiérrez, Josh Rios, Deirdre Harrison with Katie Mazzini, and Eric Leonardson with Negin Almassi.
Find the full schedule below! Click on each event to RSVP, learn more about each artist, and stay up to date with the latest information on meeting locations, accessibility, and rain dates. We’re looking forward to rediscover Chicago through listening—deeply, joyfully, and in community!
| Marsh Melodies and the Breathing Ear – Sara Zalek & Norman Long | Saturday, June 7, 2025 5:00 PM → 7:00 PM Big Marsh Park, 11559 S Stony Island Ave |
| Sonic Drifting through the Square – Allen Moore | Sunday, June 15, 2025 12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Palmer Square, 2200 N Kedzie Blvd |
| Walking as an Infra-Antenna – Veronica Anne Salinas with Amanda Guitérrez | Saturday, July 19, 2025 2:00 PM → 4:00 PM West Ridge Nature Park, 5801 N Western Ave |
| Pass the Aux: A Collective Sharing and Listening Session – Josh Rios | Sunday, August 10, 2025 4:00 PM → 5:30 PM Unity Park, 2636 N Kimball Ave |
| Tune In, Take Turns – Deirdre Harrison with Katie Mazzini | Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:30 AM → 12:00 PM Columbus Park, 500 S Central Ave |
| Singing Insects Soundwalk Eric Leonardson with Negin Almassi | Saturday, September 6, 2025 6:30 PM → 7:30 PM Jackson Park Wooded Island, 6147 S Evans Ave |