THE HAPPINESS CLUB is a free performing arts education program for Chicago’s youth. Kids, from 8-18, become proficient in voice, dance and rap, while developing strong communication skills and self-confidence. Chicago’s favorite hip hop kids base their original musical show on issues they feel strongly about, like tolerance, education, and high self-esteem…always encouraging positive values and social change.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

June 13th – Trumbull Park, 12:30pm

June 19th – Dusable Museum

June 20th – Collaboraction, 3pm

June 27th – Grand Crossing Park, 1:30pm

July 10th – Navy Pier Fresh Fest, 12:30pm

July 11th – Taste of Chicago at Buckingham Fountain, 11:30 am

July 19th – Annual Benefit @ Park West

July 23rd – Seneca Park, 5:30pm

July 31st-Aug 3rd – Lollapalooza

September 13th – Misericordia Family Fest

September 19th – Chicago Live @ Navy Pier

Tanji Harper, Artistic Director; Al Fine, Exec. Vice President, Wintrust Bank; 2025 Legacy Award recipient, ABC anchor Val Warner; Maureen and Marc Schulman, Event Co-Chairs at the 2025 Benefit
The Happiness Club kids performing at the 2025 benefit
See the kids in action!

Enjoy this short clip from our recent benefit which highlights three Happiness Club alums. 

Check out our Bulls game debut!

The Happiness Club keeps kids off the streets by providing a safe environment to explore social issues through the arts. Creating a sense of belonging to an artistic community acts as a dynamic alternative to gang involvement, and a busy performance schedule ensures that THE HAPPINESS CLUB reaches thousands of kids and their families each year.

For bookings and more information

visit our CONTACT page

or call (773) 908-6425.

WANT TO JOIN THE HAPPINESS CLUB?

Go For It!

Call artistic director Tanji Harper at (773) 818-8455 or email us at  thehappinessclubchicago@gmail.com