Events
Upcoming
August 21st: Summertime Chi Fish Fry, 6pm, ($25)
An Evening of Food, Art, Music & Community. Join us on the rooftop during the Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour for an old-school Chicago fish fry where food, art, music, and community come together.
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Past Events
June 27th: Main Street Festival, 5:45pm, (FREE)
Main Street Fair is an annual outdoor festival featuring live music on three stages, performers, food, artists, makers, family-friendly activities, and more! Pam & Mico take the East Stage at 5:45pm!
June 20th: The Aux Juneteenth Gala, 8pm, ($150+)
A night of joy, movement, music, and intention as we celebrate one year of The AUX and raise funds to support what comes next. Featuring artists Pam & Mico at Zora's Place.
January 30th: Zora's Place Open Mic, 7pm, (FREE)
Join us for a cozy, community-centered open mic night at Zora’s Place—welcoming poets, singers, storytellers, musicians & listeners alike. Featuring artists Pam R. Johnson Davis and Mico Davis.
December 13th: Evanston Art Center, 1-3pm CT (FREE)
Holiday Edition ✨ Pam & DeMico are in residency at the Evanston Art Center for 2025-26! Come hear some good music alongside the beautiful art exhibits at the Evanston Art Center from 1-3pm on 9/27, 10/18, 11/29, and 12/13.
November 29th: Fall Fest, 5-6pm CT (FREE)
Howard Street Business Association presents Small Biz Saturday Fall Fest 🎉🎶Live Music with Neo-Soul duo Pam & Mico from 5-6pm at 751 Howard!
November 29th: Evanston Art Center, 1-3pm CT (FREE)
Pam & DeMico are in residency at the Evanston Art Center for 2025-26! Come hear some good music alongside the beautiful art exhibits at the Evanston Art Center from 1-3pm on 9/27, 10/18, 11/29, and 12/13.
October 18th: Evanston Art Center, 1-3pm CT (FREE)
Pam & DeMico are in residency at the Evanston Art Center for 2025-26! Come hear some good music alongside the beautiful art exhibits at the Evanston Art Center from 1-3pm on 9/27, 10/18, 11/29, and 12/13.
October 17th: The Listening Garden @ In Good Spirits (add your name to the email list for deets)
Join us for an intimate, ethereal session as part of the newly launched Listening Garden spearheaded by Mira Raven. Add your name to the Listening Garden email list to get details on this show!
September 27th: Evanston Art Center, 1-3pm CT (FREE)
Pam & DeMico are in residency at the Evanston Art Center for 2025-26! Come hear some good music alongside the beautiful art exhibits at the Evanston Art Center from 1-3pm on 9/27, 10/18, 11/29, and 12/13.
September 20th: Zora's Place Grand Opening, 12-1pm CT (FREE)
Come celebrate the grand opening of Zora's Place, Evanston's Black feminist bookstore - founded by L'Oreal Thompson Payton - with some music & poems performed by DeMico & Pam from 12-1 on Saturday 9/20.
May 6th: Artist Spotlight w/ Audible Edge, virtual, 8pm, (FREE)
Join Pam and the Audible Edge Music Collective for a conversation on music, poetry, and live performance on IG Live.
April 11th: Storytelling through Poetry: A Talk with Pam R. Johnson Davis, 3:45-5:15pm, (FREE)
Join Pam and the Loyola University Chicago community for a talk about her time at Loyola (MA '15), her journey to publishing, and the surprising places poetry can be found at this dual celebration of National Poetry Month and National Libraries Week. Learn more and register here.
April 23rd: Gathering at The Well, virtual 12-1pm CT, ($$$ Based on Registration Level)
How do we center our own needs and wellbeing in a world where our attention and energy are constantly being pulled elsewhere? How do we balance being both a person for others and a person for ourselves? Pam R. Johnson Davis seeks to answer this question in a session called "The Well" at the Racial Justice at Work Summit. Alongside guitar accompaniment Mico Davis, "The Well" will examine "Being" and "Wellbeing" through a collection of songs, poems, and stories. Pam & Mico will bring a unique blend of music and writing alongside giants in social justice work such as Jane Elliot and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Join us at the summit in a global draw towards equity.
April 30th: Soulful Expressions: Yoga & Poetry Fusion for Black Women's Wellness, virtual 6-7:30pm CT, (FREE)
Join us for an uplifting and rejuvenating evening as we celebrate the power of expression, healing, and sisterhood. Led by the dynamic duo of L'Oreal Thompson Payton, acclaimed author, journalist, and yoga teacher, and Pam R. Johnson Davis, renowned poet, singer, and songwriter, this unique workshop invites Black women to explore the intersection of yoga and poetry as tools for self-discovery, empowerment, and mental wellness. Through gentle yoga flows, reflective writing exercises, and soul-stirring poetry readings, participants will embark on a journey of self-care, resilience, and collective healing. Register here.
December 3rd: Flower Party, 10:30-12:30 ($25)
Pam will join Vanessa Flowers & the Flower Girl Meets community for a festive brunch celebrating the incredible women in the FGM community since it's been 8 years of Flower Girls!
October 16-18: NCAN "Uniting for Equity" Conference, Dallas, TX ($$$ varies by institutional membership)
Pam R. Johnson Davis will be presenting an interactive, scenario-driven session called: Beyond These Walls: What is Our Role in Student Well-being and How Does it Impact Us?
October 12th: Indie Femmes Night, 7-11pm ($7 advance tix, $9 at the door)
Join Pam & an incredible lineup of femme-identified independent artist for a night live music at renowned venue The Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville. Pam curated this show, which includes Sunflower Summit, Mira Raven, & Jush Girls. Get your tickets today!
August 27th: My Music Block TV Awards, 5-7pm, Oakland, CA (get on the guest list for free)
Pam R. Johnson Davis, alongside guitar accompaniment DeMico Davis, is a nominee and performer for the My Music Block TV Awards, celebrating independent artists across the country & the Bay Area.
August 24th: Evanston Public Library, 6-7pm (FREE)
Please join us in celebrating the release of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power by Evanston author L'Oreal Thompson Payton! L'Oreal will be in conversation with poet & author, Pam R. Johnson Davis.
August 4th: Picnic Wine & Provisions, 6:30-8pm (No Cover, Purchase Encouraged Once Seated)
Come for the live music, stay for the wine & cheese! Join Pam & DeMico for an intimate, fun acoustic set at Rogers Park's premiere wine bar. Reservations recommended.
August 3rd: "Designing Your Post High School Education" @ IGNITE by Prismatic, 2:30-4:30pm, (FREE, members only)
Pam R. Johnson Davis will be a featured panelist with Prismatic's IGNITE program, a leadership development program for young people ages 14-18 with a passion for social change. She will speak on the role of higher education in her own career development, the importance of lifelong learning, how to measure personal success, and advice for pursuing higher education and planning for your future.
July 27th: Analog, Urbana, IL, 6:30-8:30pm (FREE)
Pam will be doing a poetry reading alongside Urbana, IL Poet Laureate Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure at her Sip & Spit (a wine & paint class).
July 15th: WNDR Museum, 1-5pm, ($32+)
Join Pam & DeMico for another live, interactive exhibit set at WNDR Museum Chicago. They'll be performing from 1pm-5pm.
July 8th: Southport Art Festival, 3:30-5:30pm, (FREE)
Pam R. Johnson Davis, alongside guitar accompaniment DeMico Davis, will deliver an electrifying acoustic set at the legendary Southport Art Fest just steps away from iconic Wrigley Field. This art-filled, family friendly, neighborhood festival was named as one of the “Best Festivals in Town” by TimeOut Chicago. Pam will rock the stage from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Free admission!
