music to our ears

Call it a comeback: live music struck a chord in 2022 as audiences returned for heart-pumping concerts with bluesy-rock duo The War and Treaty, jazz virtuoso Kamasi Washington, and British pop star Calum Scott.

We also welcomed back some of your favorite performers including reggae artist Matisyahu, who set a new record by returning to Sixth & I for the sixth time, and comedian Russell Howard, who reflected: “This is the best gig in the world. I’ve [performed at] this synagogue three times and every single time it gets better.”

Thanks to community support, we had the freedom and flexibility to take risks and pursue compelling new entertainment opportunities, harnessing the spirit of experimentation that has guided us since our founding. We took a chance on cult favorite podcast “Normal Gossip,” hosting one of their first live shows, which sold out within a matter of days. We also explored new and creative uses of our space, positioning ourselves as a destination for film and TV screenings thanks to partnerships with National Geographic and CNN.