Smartbar presents Lake Effect with resident DJ Heather and special guest Johnny Fiasco. more ⟶

Spybar presents Tied featuring CHKLTE [Chokolate] (Austin, TX + Ibiza) with Mantas Steles and Tyson Dias on Friday December 26 2025. more ⟶

DJs Jesse De La Peña and Rick Cruz will be turning up the heat, spinning the slickest House Disco Boogie tracks from 9 PM to 1:30 AM for a post holiday fun time at California Clipper. Set those holiday leftovers aside and step out for a magical night. Don’t miss out on the fun – make sure to get there early and secure your spot on the dance floor. more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM: TRANSITIONS featuring Anthony Attalla, Carlo Lio and F*ck Chuck on Friday December 26 2025. more ⟶

Concord Music Hall presents Transitions featuring Tengo Funk presents Andre Power, Gio Sandz, DJ Slugo, Sky Jetta and Global Currency on Friday December 26 2025. more ⟶

Radius presents Transitions featuring Chris Lorenzo, Omnom and Melé on Friday December 26 2025. more ⟶

Cermak Hall presents Transitions featuring Azzecca, Eli Escobar and Ariel Zetina b2b Baltra on Friday December 26 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents Transitions: Trust featuring Black Light Smoke, La Spacer, Patrixia, Echodroides and Greg Corner on Friday December 26 2025. more ⟶

Join Sleeping Village on Friday, Dec. 26th, to celebrate the music of Prince and his connected bands and projects from The Time, Sheila E, Madhouse, Vanity 6, 94 East and more. Music starts at 9 p.m. w/ DJs MassTransit, Spinello, Ron Mahogany & J-Humph as we pay homage to the Purple One. more ⟶

Podlasie Club presents The Cowrie featuring Kai Alcé, CTRLZORA and Yanna Lynette on Friday December 26 2025. 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 ⟶

A new house music residency is coming to Chicago this month, featuring a pair of up-and-coming DJs who met via a project of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation. HOUSE OF BLISS is a day party launching on Saturday, December 27 2025 from 3pm to 7pm. The party at Space Share Lab (4445 S. Martin Luther King Drive, 2nd Floor) is planned for the the 4th Saturday of every month… more ⟶

Podlasie Club welcomes Xica Soul (LA) with Janesita and Hush Hush on Saturday December 27 2025. more ⟶

Smartbar presents Flowers of Romance 2×4 on Saturday December 27 2025 featuring Zona Cinco 2×4 Duck Trash, Justin Aulis Long 2×4 Grey People and Miss Twink USA 2×4 Vesolo. more ⟶

Nightmoves! Nightmoves! Nightmoves! Non Slip & Ross Kelly all night – Italo, Disco, Boogie, Acid, House, Cosmic more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM: TRANSITIONS at PRYSM on Saturday December 27 2025 featuring Bart Skils, Pleasurekraft and Will Gallucci. more ⟶

Auris presents Transitions at Smoke & Mirrors featuring Odymel, Desa Deca and Happyfeett on Saturday December 27 2025. more ⟶

Radius presents Transitions featuring Chris Lake, tobehonest and Inphinity on Saturday December 27 2025. more ⟶

DJ ZZZosma spins soul, disco, funk, hip hop, and house. more ⟶

Cermak Hall presents Transitions featuring AYYBO, Rafael and M3rch on Saturday December 27 2025. more ⟶

Arbella presents LEGENDARY featuring Mister Wallace, Mister Hoochiemama and TBA on Saturday December 27 2025. more ⟶

Concord Music Hall presents Transitions Matroda on Saturday December 27 2025. more ⟶

Spybar presents Transitions featuring PAUZA with Dabura b2b Amari on Saturday December 27 2025. more ⟶

Due to unforeseen circumstances PAUZA will be unable to perform on December 27th. In their replacement a holiday grab-bag of Spybar’s favorite local DJs will be taking over! Get your FREE RSVPs while they last (2 per person.) more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, special guest DJ Holographic with hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Spiral Banks. Read our cover story on Queen! here. more ⟶

Radius presents Transitions featuring Cloonee, Andruss and Jezu on Sunday December 28 2025. more ⟶

Shake off the holiday haze at CLUB S**T, a full-throttle party tucked right between Christmas and New Year’s. Presented by DJ Sound Arkitek, the night runs from house, footwork, and juke to jungle, drum & bass, UKG, and beyond. more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM: TRANSITIONS at PRYSM on Sunday December 28 2025 featuring Hannah Laing, r00bies4ever and Big Tea. more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM: TRANSITIONS at PRYSM on Monday December 29 2025 with Ben Klock, Anné and Drés. more ⟶

Radius presents Transitions featuring Four Tet, Dylan Brady and INVT on Monday December 29 2025. more ⟶

Cermak Hall presents Transitions featuring Chloé Caillet, Floorplan, Paurro and Hotpretty on Monday December 29 2025. more ⟶

Sleeping Village presents Industry Night sponsored by Don Julio featuring Round Trip Records owner Paul Nixon DJs all night long. more ⟶

Spybar welcomes Genesi on Tuesday December 30 2025. more ⟶

Touchdown is a dubbier, clubbier transmission from Dean Raymond — an offshoot of his brash and unruly Spare Parts party. Where Spare Parts leans into mutant disco and punk-funk grit, Touchdown slides into the deeper, dubbier corners of the dancefloor. DJs Dean Raymond and Jonathan Valdez lead the way. Dean cut his teeth DJing with scavenged mp3s before taking the helm at WHPK 88.5 FM and launching Spare Parts. Jonathan, a multi-instrumentalist and producer, brings a tactile approach to sound — blurring boundaries between live instrumentation, dub experimentation, and club motion. The result: late-night sounds for people who like their grooves a little sideways. more ⟶

Radius presents Transitions featuring Purple Disco Machine, Claude VonStroke, Never Dull and Jeilah on Tuesday December 30 2025. more ⟶

Cermak Hall presents Transitions featuring Kobosil, Cera Khin b2b Zorza, Matrixxman and Att1c on Tuesday December 30 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM: TRANSITIONS at PRYSM on Tuesday December 30 2025 featuring Yotto, Ixto and Goldy. more ⟶

Metro, smartbar, and Queen! present Celestial Soir​ée​: New Year’s Eve featuring: Ariel Zetina​ * Brenda ​* DJ Heather *​ Harry Cross​ *​ Jojo Dancer​ * Justin Aulis Long​ *​ Madeline * Michael Serafini​ * Mike Servito * Shaun J. Wright. Hosted by: Bambi Banks * Kahmora Hall * Lucy Stoole​ * Nico * Sheeza Woman with​ Dancers: Benji * Connor * Diwa * Grinchie + more. Decorations By: Boxboy Rich more ⟶

House Calls gathers our incredible community together to bring in the new year, featuring Kevin Saunderson, Anastazja and Ivano Lima. more ⟶

Each New Year’s Eve, we spotlight our hottest new resident DJs for a night that defines what’s next. This year, we present Heat Sync — a full-on dance party with raw, percussive, high-energy sets from a stacked lineup of DJs to keep you moving straight into 2026. Your NYE ticket includes two drinks (one drink ticket plus a midnight toast) and guaranteed entry. Drink tickets are valid for any Whistler menu item or beverage priced $15 or under, including a full selection of non-alcoholic options. Our special New Year’s Eve cocktail menu will feature staff favorites from 2025. more ⟶

Vibes On Logan + Humboldt Arboreal Society + Logan Square House Party at Logan Square Auditorium. more ⟶

Ring in the New Year at Logan 11, where delicious food, great drinks, and an unforgettable atmosphere await! Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or that special someone, our full-service menu is sure to satisfy every craving—served until 1 AM. And don’t forget to raise a glass to new beginnings! Your ticket includes: Table reservation – Signature New Year Cocktail – Champagne Toast at Midnight – 2026 Balloon Drop – DJ Sets by Geto Mark, Karl Almaria and Ilana Ariella. more ⟶

Spybar presents Transitions NYE featuring Matt Sassari and MVRCO. Marseille based DJ and producer Matt Sassari returns to Spybar with his unique blend of Techno and Tech House to celebrate New Years Eve. His releases on notable labels include Truesoul / Panterre Musique / Terminal M / Intec and Relief. Matt’s tracks are played by Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati, Chris Leibing, and Nicole Moudaber to name a few. more ⟶

Boots NYE 2026 featuring Only Fire, Miss Toto and Kirk b2b Kitt Vesper. Special guest: Chase Icon. more ⟶

Podlasie Club and Nip Slip present NYE with Kilobaud (NOLA), TRQPITECA, Jenny Fox and Jazz. more ⟶

Concord Music Hall presents Transitions: ON THE HHUNT NYE with Airod, HHUNTER, Flores Negras, Machiina and Elarm. more ⟶

Auris presents Transitions NYE with Perc, Selective Response and JS Alvarez b2b Shanti. more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM: TRANSITIONS at PRYSM featuring Shiba Sans, Gene Farris, Sham, Andino, Basura Boyz, Remedy, Ryan Lee and Mayya. more ⟶

NOWHERE2RUN & Sleeping Village present… BLOODRAVE NYE featuring Rita Lukea (of Pixel Grip), NOWHERE2RUN, DJ Speedsick, Anastasiia Zeitmann (of Sexual Purity), Clarissa and visciouswishes B2B Duty. more ⟶

Radius presents Transitions featuring Beltran (3 hour set), Kinahau, Lusid and Cole Terrazas on December 31 2025. more ⟶

Cermak Hall presents Transitions featuring Kasablanca and HNTR on December 31 2025. more ⟶

Arbella presents Period featuring Chachi Guerrero and special guests. more ⟶

Pilsen Yards rings in 2026 with A VERY FUNKY NYE DISCO PARTY featuring a groovy set from DJ Tanja Buhler and a disco costume contest with prizes worth up to $250. more ⟶

SERUM :: DAY ONE 2026 :: TRANSITIONS NYD with adam beyer – beltran – chasewest – derrick carter – dj tennis – kevin de vries – kinahau – kyle watson – lusid – maceo plex – noizu + many more TBA more ⟶

Podlasie Club presents Club Hospitality with DJ Thadz, Tonic (OH), Spliffany Evans on January 1 2026. Hosted by Tiki Vonté. more ⟶

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

Smartbar welcomes Chicago house legend Mike Dunn with Adorio b2b Twan on Friday January 2 2026. more ⟶

Podlasie Club presents Misa with K.ATOU and Chachi Guerrero on Friday January 2 2026. more ⟶

The Whistler presents Jive featuring Daru, Cryberbully and Midnight Cowboy on Friday January 2 2026. more ⟶

Chicago house legends Iz & Diz spin all night long on January 3 2026. more ⟶

We invite upcoming new generations producer from Detroit Lorenzo Dewberry. Released records from Ten lovers music, Excursions (Chicago) and more coming in 2026. His DJ set Known for soulful house and played at Detroit, Chicago and New York underground. The event name Tenjiku 天竺 came from novel “Journey to the west “ the ultimate place for the musical sanctuary, dreamland. Alongside with Y.U.K.I.IKO ( Tokyo Disco) , we play beautiful soulful /Jazzy house to club jazz, deep disco, soul funk records. more ⟶

The Whistler presents Excursions featuring Cordell Johnson and James Vincent with special guest Abicah Soul. more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Shaun J Wright, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Empress Darling. more ⟶

From the Salt Lake underground, Chicago-based Lawn Brutic brings an orchestral, cinematic structure to the dance mix, combining four-to-the-floor genres with tape-based classical, soundscape, and experimental noise. more ⟶