Chicago’s new Thursday night energy. “Empty Promises” brings a curated house music experience to Hideaway featuring Inphinty & Criz R. Hosted by George Rizzio with music curated by Umberto more ⟶

Special guests Sold and Psy-Chick (DET) with resident DJ Duke Shin more ⟶

Quicktastic Voyage Nights is a weekly residency every Thursday night at Arbella in Chicago with resident DJ Quicktastic and guests. more ⟶

Thursday Nights in Chicago – a party called Tribe presents live house music and dance party at The Giant Penny Whistle Tavern in Pilsen. more ⟶

Sound Test Thursday featuring SHOSH more ⟶

Smartbar presents The Blessed Madonna with Jaq Attaque on Friday April 24 2026 more ⟶

⚠️ ATTENTION — FACTORY SPRING SHIFT ⚠️ – SHIFT DETAILS📆 – Gman Tavern, Wrigleyville – Friday, APRIL 24 @ 9:00pm – We are seeking highly qualified individuals to assist in: ⚙️ Rebooting the system after a long winter freeze ⚙️ Generating heat on the dance floor ⚙️ Conducting thorough cocktail testing protocols ⚙️ Synchronizing movements on the vibe assembly line ⚙️ Converting spring energy into full-scale output – REPORTING TO 🎧 callhimalover, Dom Finker, staticappeal + SPECIAL GUEST: Club Chow more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM at PRYSM with Len Faki, Elli Acula and Milka more ⟶

Auris presents CESCO with KOZ and Rika B more ⟶

Meet Me Downstairs with JP Prentiss & La Spacer – Live Music! Electronic, Dance Music, Performance & more. more ⟶

Shake Shop Records presents KC Wray & Dylan Gold & CCTV House, Acid, Groove, Club, Techno more ⟶

Fresca Recordings Come And Take It EP release party and b-day party featuring Tyree Cooper, Curtis B., DJ Jes and Ares more ⟶

A high-energy Friday experience at HideAway featuring Nathan Scott b2b Don Parra and DFLO more ⟶

Brazilian DJ and producer Bruno Furlan, head honcho of the Track ID label, has shaken the clubs and festivals of the world for over 10 years now. His creativity is laid bare with releases on prestigious labels such as Hot Creations, Black Book, Toolroom and Fools Gold to name a few more ⟶

+area code welcomes Prosperity Room at 952 W. Fulton more ⟶

Auris presents Steve Aoki Dim Mak 30 Tour with Elephante b2b Riot Ten and Laidback Luke on Friday April 24 2026 at Radius more ⟶

chico presents: groovy tunes & dance beats, to dance & groove to. chico is Chicago musician and producer, Brenden Cabrera. Best known as the keyboardist and executive producer of Late Nite Laundry, his indiscriminate selection draws on a multitude of inspirations – his Cuban heritage, his work in the local scene, and his love for Chicago house music culture. When brought together, they define a sound that creates a universal understanding, an invitation to move. more ⟶

Format presents Cleric with Brenda and Kimba at Smartbar on Saturday April 25 2026 more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM x TRIFECTA RECORDS 5th Anniversary celebration with Mahony, Art Dealer, Herrera and Moorhaus b2b Mass more ⟶

Auris presents Mama’s House of Wright with DJ Holographic, Shaun J. Wright and Mister Wallace, hosted by Mamadou more ⟶

With influences ranging from disco to funk, UKG, and of course, house, Chicago-based producer, Monty Kiddo’s infectious energy and vibe curation quickly earned him early bookings supporting industry pioneers such as Chromeo & SG Lewis. Since then he presence has surged into one of Chicago’s premier music selectors, sharing stages with industry heavy weights such as John Summit, ANOTR, Jungle, LF System, PRUNK, Luuk Van Dijk and more. Monty continues to build his repertoire with key releases on powerhouse labels such as Ministry of Sound, Speed Dial, Jackies Music, Tinted Records, House U, and more while continuing to garner DJ Support from industry heavyweights such as Peggy Gou, Solomun, Jamie Jones, Sam Divine, Sarah Story, LP Giobbi & many more. His new single “Scandalize” releases Feb 2026 on A-Trak & Friends label. more ⟶

Cross-genre exploratory music party made to make you move. Hosted by tigermilk & featuring rotating guest selectors more ⟶

Get ready for an electrifying night as internationally renowned DJ duo Sick Individuals take over Hideaway Nightclub for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Chicago! Known for their high-energy performances and massive festival hits, Sick Individuals have rocked stages at Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and beyond. Now, they’re bringing their signature progressive house sound straight to you for one night only. more ⟶

LEGENDARY presents Mister Wallace, Glamour Cadavor and Mister Hoochiemama more ⟶

Glenn Underground and Brown MB more ⟶

Floral b2b House Key, Sylk Beats (Live) and Thibault more ⟶

Sat. APRIL 25TH at Pierre’s Banquet, The Freestyle Spring Jam is coming! Performing LIVE: CORO (SINGING ALL HIS SMASH HITS) – C-BANK – (JENNIFIER) OF LAISSEZ FAIRE – Tearing up the 1’s & 2’s some of Chicago’s Hottest DJ’s bringing you all your favorite and forgotten House & Freestyle Music Jams! Come Join us and let’s celebrate and reminisce Freestyle & House music all night long! This concert will (SELL OUT) in advance so get your ticket’s or VIP Table packages NOW! Also Hosted By Chicago’s Very Own: Eddie Da Mouf more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring Honey Dijon with Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Aunty Chan more ⟶

A night of awesome music with the Humboldt Arboreal DJs to help support the 8th year of hosting the best summer party in Humboldt Park more ⟶

TRIAGE! An Industry Night 1 Yr Anniversary – $8 Industry Handshake – Jaq Attaque & Dan B. Hood all night – Leftfield, electronic, open format, dub. more ⟶

Special guests Janky Chandelier and Angelo V. with resident DJ Duke Shin more ⟶

Leo Kasper, Frechette b2b Choiregirl more ⟶

Quicktastic’s Voyage featuring DJ Quicktastic with Synchronized Swimming more ⟶

Chicago’s new Thursday night energy. “Empty Promises” brings a curated house music experience to Hideaway featuring St Lee, Castro, and Flare. Hosted by George Rizzio with music curated by Umberto more ⟶

Thursday Nights in Chicago – a party called Tribe presents live house music and dance party at The Giant Penny Whistle Tavern in Pilsen. more ⟶

Diamond Formation featuring Verraco, Ariel Zetina and J. Córdova more ⟶

Daniel Avery with Jason Patrick more ⟶

Nowhere2run and Sleeping Village present Bloodrave with Flores Negras, Manapool, Karuth, Nowhere2Run, Viciouswishes and Shanti more ⟶

James Poole is tipped to break cyclical trends within the world of house music; taking inspiration from a plethora of old-school records. The UK artist boasts a bustling discography of ear candy alongside an incessantly expanding artillery of unreleased hits, making it no surprise that his productions are consistently supported by multiple industry heavyweights Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati & Michael Bibi. James has released a multitude of chart topping EP’s & singles across reputable labels such as Hot Creations, Hottrax, Elrow, Experts Only, Hellbent & Revival, official remixes for the likes of Josh Baker & Omar+, and his collaboration ‘Temptation’ on Disorder was undoubtedly one of the hottest records of 2025 more ⟶

Auris presents Noizu more ⟶

DJs Pauly and Ashina are throwing down all the sounds they love — House, Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Latin grooves — and The Whistler loves every minute of it more ⟶

Sonia Sol and Nanoos take over Bourbon on Division for Sonia Sol’s first headline tour all the way from London. Expect high energy mixes from all around the globe all night more ⟶

Consequence of Society presents SUBCULTURE: CHICAGO at SERUM. Cristoph’s COS imprint has always been a leader in all things melodic and electronic, but it’s via its Subculture series that the label has put itself at the forefront of discovering and nurturing new talent whilst building a community more ⟶

Smartbar presents Mike Servito, Shaun J Wright and Harry Cross more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM with Arodes and Oogie x Phives and Max Kennedy more ⟶

AXIOM takes over Hideaway with Anthony Attalla’ and Dustin Sherdian’s Birthday Celebration with support from F*ck Chuck delivering a raw, high-energy sound experience more ⟶

Hamdi more ⟶

Très Mortimer’s Slavic House Society hits Spybar on Polish Flag Day with a night built on Chicago’s Polish roots, late-night instincts, and zero interest in behaving. Prepare for dark house, deep techno, and flashes of disco polo to carry the room from open to close, with Très Mortimer, Allnight (Miami), and Nicky B. Consider it a love letter to the motherland: just louder, sweatier, and a lot less traditional. more ⟶

May edition of Music for the Masses! Orlove by Night Presents: Music for the Masses: Dark 80’s New Wave Nite more ⟶

Gramaphone Records presents ANTIC ahead of the show at The California Clipper on May 8 with Slowerson, Dean Raymond, QTC and Nate T more ⟶

Hot On The Heels celebrates 20 years with DJ sets by Carlos Souffront and Beau Wanzer and live performances by Lula Asplund, Bakantez, INFX, Club Drippy and Love Free Spirit more ⟶

Podlasie presents Glenn Underground with Marko Polo NYC and Avon more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency celebrating their anniversary with Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini and Shaun J. Wright, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Kenzie The Dragon more ⟶

The Whistler presents Universal Divas with DJ Gaybash! and Loqum. All night back-to-back ghetto house + footwork. more ⟶

3rd Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration! Get ready for an epic daytime party experience featuring a live concert performance and high-energy! Undaground Element Events presents CINCO DE MAYO Daytime Party & Concert – Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 – ALL DAY PARTY! – Event location: 115 Bourbon Street – 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM / 21+ Event – 2 Rooms of Entertainment & DJs – 3 Concert Performances – Performing live in concert: Fast Eddie – “Booty Call” & “Yo yo Get Funky” & “Pump it” – Shana – “I want you” & “Fallin slowly” Troy Guy of D’ZYRE – “Forever Amor” & “Games of Love – along with DJs: Tim “Spinnin” Schommer / Mickey “Mixin” Oliver / Mario “Smokin” Diaz / CZR / Sundance / Gene Hunt / Patrick Wayne more ⟶

Lords of Acid Cheeky Freaky Tour 2026 reaches their hometown at Bottom Lounge with Dead On A Sunday and Princess Superstar more ⟶

Step into the sound — a 360° house and techno experience hits The Whistler. Designed for the dance floor, Heat Sync delivers high-energy sets and an intimate atmosphere where the crowd and DJs move as one. Expect deep grooves, driving techno, and a full-on sonic immersion. Come early, stay late more ⟶

Chicago’s Aathee Records celebrates their 10 year anniversary with DJ Lady D, Happy Ghost, Hopscotch, Hooten and Packmember Angel with host Mamadou more ⟶

Quicktastic Voyage Nights is a weekly residency every Thursday night at Arbella in Chicago with resident DJ Quicktastic and guests. more ⟶

The Goods Thursdays is a weekly Thursday night residency at Swig with resident DJ Duke Shin and guests. more ⟶

Thursday Nights in Chicago – a party called Tribe presents live house music and dance party at The Giant Penny Whistle Tavern in Pilsen. more ⟶

Smartbar presents Flowers of Romance with Eris Drew, Justin Aulis Long, Glamour Cadaver. Visual alchemy by Video Waste more ⟶

Disclosure live with Laurence Guy, the first of a three day series at Chicago’s Salt Shed more ⟶

Auris presents Disclosure (DJ Set) at Radius with TSHA more ⟶

Meet Me Upstairs presents Tommaso more ⟶

Michael Serafini, Hi-Vis and QTC b2b Nate T. more ⟶

Freddy K more ⟶

Alex Gonzales, Daniel Corrales, and Bidi Cobra blend darkwave and industrial music with complex melodies and danceable beats. Their most recent album, Vows, includes a collaboration with Clan of Xymox more ⟶

Vibes on Logan brings their signature community-focused, high-energy party to The Whistler, serving up feel-good house, disco, and dance-floor heaters all night long. This time, it’s a new party is called Classics. Warm neighborhood energy, a packed room, and deep-cut selects from DJ D.R.E.A.M. and Shazam Bangles will turn The Whistler into your Friday night dancefloor destination more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM with Layla Benitez, Blair and Lily Taylor more ⟶

Deep disco, soul and funk: true Chicago “house music” at one of the city’s favorite clubs for alternative programming. All vinyl, all night on a gorgeous Klipsch La Scala system. Selectors for the evening include Inés (IT’S HER BIRTHDAY!!!!) of the cult favorite underground party Work Ethic; Marc Davis, a prolific DJ and producer who’s been around since the early days of House and putting out his own music through his label Black Pegasus Records for decades; and Henry Tegethoff, a favorite in the rave scene who has a deep love for disco and weirdo house. Skip the line with a presale ticket more ⟶

Kawaii Rave is an anime-inspired dance party and a full-on light-up, jump around rave experience made for adults. Expect to hear EDM, K-Pop, Hyperpop and familiar pop anthems. Costumes are encouraged and you might find yourself dressing up as any of your favorite characters from all and every anime! Be loud, be silly, and be YOURSELF more ⟶

J:Kenzo, Pharma, OldGold more ⟶

Smartbar presents Format with D. Dan, Brenda and Mark Angel more ⟶

Get ready to vibe in the city that built house music! Local DJs will keep the energy high, spinning beats that move the crowd. Come face-to-face with incredible aquatic animals and captivating exhibits for a one-of-a-kind night. Bring your crew and your best moves — this is an evening you won’t want to miss! more ⟶

Disclosure live with Mike Dunn, the second of a three day series at Chicago’s Salt Shed more ⟶

Thewaywewere Robert Williams ParteHardy presents – Birth of a Rebel Godfather of House Ron Hardy – Music by Mike Dunn . Jamie 3:26 . Bill Hardy – Row 24 – Doors10pm-3am – 2411 South Michigan Ave Chicago – Engineerd by Thewaywewere Productions more ⟶

Bump x Very That! are linking up to bring in spring the cuntiest way possible. Different vibes, different floors, same mission: dance, sweat, and of course serve a look. – Also the legendary Amanda LePore is back and ready to let you have it. – HOST: KAHMORA HALL (RPDR S13) – LAILA Mc QUEEN – BAMBI BANKS – MATS – KHLOE PARK – JAXX – ROY DENZEL – HELVETIKAH BLAK – FANTASY BANKS – SAMUEL MURRY – JAMIR – MUSIC: BOYWIFE – JANKY – GAYBASH – DARLING SHEAR – With this party we plan to bring the girls and the gays a night to remember. So you wont wanna miss this one! more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM with HNTR, Dame and Eddie Adams more ⟶

AVINAS HOUSE fuses the free-spirited chaos of a house party with the pulsing energy of the club. Marking THREE years of epic nights, they’re taking over Spybar on May 9th with a sound and vibe that’s all their own. Dive into the anniversary celebration and catch the wave shaking up Chicago’s scene more ⟶

Music that will make you move, 2nd Saturdays at The Whistler more ⟶

Spray with Hotpretty and Eight Count more ⟶

The Day Session: For the Love of Mom — a Mother’s Day house music celebration with a special Boolu Mama’s House tribute more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency celebrating their anniversary with Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini, special guest Mousse T., hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Fantasy Banks more ⟶

Disclosure live with Laurence Guy, the third of a three day series at Chicago’s Salt Shed more ⟶

The Whistler presents Booty Bounce Republic with Monet, DJ Matriarch, Miss Twink USA and Yanna Lynette more ⟶

Anne Helen Wells is a Chicago-based hardware electronic artist making submissive digital pop about the love of pain and the pain of love. Her songwriting emphasizes the intimacy of BDSM and the reconceptualization of the self offered therein. Infusing pop fetishism with leatherdyke passion and hyperactive noise, she breaks herself to grow whole. Anti-Soul Organization is an Industrial Noise and Techno trio from Chicago, Illinois more ⟶

ULTRA SUNN is a contemporary EBM/Coldwave/New Beat hailing from the vibrant underground scene of Brussels, Belgium, formed in late 2019 by frontman and multi-instrumentalist Sam Huge and keyboardist/producer Gaelle Souflet then joined on stage by keyboardist and percussionist Alexis Andrigo. Panic Priest is the darkwave-centric project of Jack Armondo, whose atmospheric synths, soaring guitars, dancefloor-driven beats, and commanding baritone vocals have gained him a cult following worldwide more ⟶

1-800 GIRLS more ⟶

Through Fusion We Are Unified more ⟶

Quicktastic Voyage Nights is a weekly residency every Thursday night at Arbella in Chicago with resident DJ Quicktastic and guests. more ⟶

The Goods Thursdays is a weekly Thursday night residency at Swig with resident DJ Duke Shin and guests. more ⟶

Thursday Nights in Chicago – a party called Tribe presents live house music and dance party at The Giant Penny Whistle Tavern in Pilsen. more ⟶

Friday, May 15, 2026, Smartbar presents THE HOT B!T@# PARTY featuring BASHKKA * Kitt Vesper * Toyacoyah. Hosted by Alex Jenny * Die Divinity * Essence * Fairest Eris * Finn more ⟶

SERUM at PRYSM presents Nicole Moudaber, Riija and Nicky B more ⟶

Tokyo Disco returns with Y.U.K.IKO & Van Paugam spinning vinyl all night. Expect classics & rare grooves from Japan, International house, boogie, funk and disco. Both DJs will reach into their extensive collections to present an event celebrating the cosmopolitan nightlife of Tokyo, bridging the past, present and future more ⟶

Get ready for an unforgettable night as world-renowned progressive house DJ DubVision takes over Hideaway Nightclub for one electrifying performance more ⟶

Auris presents The Martinez Bothers present Órbita with Ahmed Spins and Tommaso more ⟶

Meet Me Upstairs presents momimgoing with Soft Tooth and Alec J Peterson more ⟶

Madeline’s birthday with Miss Twink USA, Mister Wallace, Madeline and Jaxx more ⟶

House Calls x appetite collaborate on a day party filled w/ sunshine and divine selections. Join us for DAY 1 of the House Calls May Weekender! With Mike Dunn, Jaden Thompson, Elliot Schooling and Liam Palmer more ⟶

Auris presents Warehouse Initiative with Francis Mercier, Dabura + Amari and Eliana at Cermak Hall more ⟶

Auris presents ARC at The Lake with DJ Tennis and OMRI more ⟶

SERUM at PRYSM presents Heavy House Society with Sidney Charles more ⟶

Peach, Mac Declos, Loren b2b Mister Joshooa more ⟶

SUNDOWN is the ultimate sunset party for those who don’t wait for midnight. Get Ready for SUNDOWN – It’s all about good vibes, great people, and unforgettable moments as the sun sets. RSVP NOW – First 50 RSVP guests to arrive will receive a FREE Souvenir Tiki Cup and qualify for Grand Prize Raffle. Drink Specials, Free Raffles, Onsite Games: Ping Pong, Bags, Giant Connecct Four, Jenga – DJs providing the SUNDOWN soundtrack of House Music with accents of Disco, 80’s & 90’s more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency celebrating their anniversary with Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini, special guest JKRIV, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Jay Kay more ⟶

House Calls presents Hello?! Sundays with Riva Starr, Stixx and VIN more ⟶

Auris presents ARC at The Lake with Mestiza more ⟶

Smartbar opens for Thursday night to celebrate Jac Attaque’s birthday with special guest Posthuman more ⟶

Quicktastic Voyage Nights is a weekly residency every Thursday night at Arbella in Chicago with resident DJ Quicktastic and guests. more ⟶

The Goods Thursdays is a weekly Thursday night residency at Swig with resident DJ Duke Shin and guests. more ⟶

Thursday Nights in Chicago – a party called Tribe presents live house music and dance party at The Giant Penny Whistle Tavern in Pilsen. more ⟶

Apart presents DJ Slugo with Fortune, Jana Rush and Jevon Jackson and host MC Zulu on Friday May 22 2026 more ⟶

Auris presents Solomun more ⟶

SERUM at PRYSM presents Seb Zito with Blake Russell and Herrera more ⟶

Daniel Grossman began his career in music as a songwriter, in that role, he has become a 7X Platinum writer and producer, working for some of the biggest names in Latin regional music and electronic music, establishing himself as a versatile writer with chart-ready instincts more ⟶

Paxahau presents MOVEMENT, a three day techno festival taking place in Hart Plaza Detroit over Memorial Day Weekend… more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency, celebrating IML weekend with The Carry Nation, Derrick Carter, Josh Caffé, Michael Serafini, Shaun J Wright and DJ Wolfy, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest hosts Outhaus of Stoole: Ari Gato, Helvetikah Blak, Luv Ami Stoole and Rachel Slurrz. Spanking Booth by Rosemary Maybe, decorations by Boxboy Rich more ⟶

Paxahau presents MOVEMENT, a three day techno festival taking place in Hart Plaza Detroit over Memorial Day Weekend… more ⟶

Paxahau presents MOVEMENT, a three day techno festival taking place in Hart Plaza Detroit over Memorial Day Weekend… more ⟶

Smartbar presents Coco & Friends with DJ Colette, Josh Wink and T. Mixwell more ⟶

Mark Knight returns to Spybar for the first time since 2008! Grammy-nominated and the second highest-selling Beatport artist of all time (with no less than ten No.1’s), Mark Knight has released on some of the most revered dance labels in the world including BBE, Stereo and Saved, and founded one of the most successful dance music companies of all time in Toolroom. more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency, celebrating IML weekend with Michael Serafini, Jeremy Sylvester and Mazi, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Dida Ritz more ⟶

Get ready to vibe in the city that built house music! Local DJs will keep the energy high, spinning beats that move the crowd. Come face-to-face with incredible aquatic animals and captivating exhibits for a one-of-a-kind night. Bring your crew and your best moves — this is an evening you won’t want to miss! more ⟶