House Calls welcomes ARAPU at Lincoln Hall on Friday December 5 2025. more ⟶

Smartbar presents Diamond Formation (Live) featuring Ariel Zetina (live), easygoingtech (live), Glamour Cadaver (DJ), Karennoid (hybrid) and Vinyl Palace (live). Hosted by Dutchesz Gemini. more ⟶

Podlasie Club in Avondale welcomes Joey Beltram with DJ Speedsick, Shaun Lacosta-Sinclair and Valeria Fride on Friday December 5 2025. more ⟶

Pilsen Yards presents a vinyl set from DJ Kosmo specializing in vintage funk, disco, boogie, R&B, house and hip hop from 7pm to 10pm on Friday December 5 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents Vladimir Dubyshkin with DJ Flood and Eulalia at Smoke & Mirrors on Friday December 5 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM with Gaskin + Kepler, Skino & Paradis at PRYSM on Friday December 5 2025. more ⟶

You are invited to Find Your People @ Robert’s Westside. A community driven monthly event encouraging dancing, building friendships and creating lifelong memories. The Holiday Walk will be happening in Forest Park on this day from 5PM – 8PM – Robert’s & Bobby’s will both be open with no cover. Join us after the Holiday Walk for some dancing and community… more ⟶

Tim Green’s ability to experiment across the spectrum of electronic music has never been more evident than it is today. Whether putting out melodic house under his own name, reverberating techno under his alias APIR or writing radio friendly alternative pop music under the moniker Invisible Minds, his work is always stamped with fearlessness. Making his first forays into the world of techno in 2006, it was his breakout singles ‘Revox’ and ‘Mr Dry’ in 2008 that made the scene sit up and take notice. Tim started to refine his production prowess with releases on Dirtybird and Get Physical whilst remixing Friendly Fires, Cassius and Seth Troxler to name a few. Tim has now found a home releasing his music on the highly respected labels associated with Lee Burridge: All Day I Dream and TRYBESof more ⟶

Get ready to deck the halls and light up the dance floor! Join us for Holiday House Party, where house beats meet holiday cheer. Rock your ugliest holiday sweater and vibe out with the legendary DJ Sundance and DJ Heather all night. Don’t miss the chance for up-close animal encounters and other joyful aquatic experiences during this festive celebration! Grab your friends, bring your holiday spirit and let’s make this an evening to remember! more ⟶

Nic Fanciulli presents SAVED 20 at PRYSM on Saturday December 6 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents Darwin, Mia Koden, Frechette and Leo Kasper at Smoke & Mirrors on Saturday December 5 2025. more ⟶

Smartbar presents Coco & Friends with DJ Colette, DJ Dan, Vitigrrl and Rose Red on Saturday December 6 2025. more ⟶

Hidden Ideas presents Deliverance with Juliana Huxtable, WTCHCRFT, Jaxx and aaayyyaaa on Saturday December 6 2025. more ⟶

WITCH FINGER gathers Saturday, December 6 featuring Pageant Queens (Ariel Zetina + Miss Twink USA), Tommy Hart (Mexico City), Misanthrope (Chicago) and resident Harry Cross. Hosted by Lucy Stoole, Essence more ⟶

Spare Parts featuring Fabiola (DET/NYC), Jeremiah Meece and Dean Raymond on Saturday December 6 2025. more ⟶

The Italian duo VLTRA, Riccardo Anzalone and Samuele A. Giambona, began their musical journey influenced by the electronic sounds of leading artists like Avicii, Hardwell, and Tiësto. They later gravitated towards the underground “Techno” scene in their hometown of Palermo, but opted for a “house” and “tech-house” sound over pure techno more ⟶

Pilsen Yards presents a vinyl set from Shon Dervis spinning deep cut funk/soul/boogie bangers from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday December 6 2025. more ⟶

Welcome to the Garden of Eden – a sapphic religious reclamation party. Come in your best biblical inspired fit, grab your catholic girls school bible, and hop into the free photobooth. Prepare to dance the night away with sets from Jeanine, performances from Haus of Paint, and more- its going to be the sapphic night of your dreams, just in time to wind down 2025… more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring Michael Serafini, Shaun J. Wright and special guest Kim Ann Foxman, with hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host X. more ⟶

DJ SNOWDOGE joins us again, spinning lots of riot grrrl/feminist punk/post punk/garage music with emphasis on women transgender non binary artists. Calling all service and music industry workers in Chicagoland! We’re starting a special series on Mondays just for you, with chances to network, kick back, and commiserate with your fellow lifers. We’ll have industry-specific DJs, plus a just for you drink combo — $10 for a Modelo pint and a shot of Don Julio, all night long, every Monday. more ⟶

Answer the Call. Your House Prescription is Ready. House Prescription returns on December 10th at The California Clipper with Deep house cuts on vinyl and digital. Groove to the sounds of iamBrandon, Vitigrrl, and Twan all night long, and no cover all night. more ⟶

A free community event that brings together Chicago Electronic Music Conference, Windy City Wavs, and Spybar for an evening of learning, networking, and connection. This AMA (Ask Me Anything) features two guest speakers from different sides of the music world here in Chicago. Kirk, a rising talent and co creator of the Boots party series, will share his experience building community, navigating the local scene, and developing as an artist. Dr. Shannon Switzer, Director of the Musicians Hearing Clinic at Sensaphonics, will speak on wellness, hearing health, and how to protect yourself while building a long career in dance music. Expect a mix of practical insight, honest conversation, and guidance for anyone working toward a creative or professional path in dance music. The event also includes open networking and music from Windy City Wavs and CEMC resident DJs. more ⟶

An open invitation to celebrate the history and culture of waacking and voguing, for dancers and curious minds alike, featuring Czboogie, Jaxx and Jeanine Styles with hosts Vero & the Legendary Fabulous Freddie. more ⟶

Pilsen Yards presents a vinyl set from Jonathan Marks spinning funk, house and fusion from 7pm to 10pm on Thursday December 11 2025. more ⟶

The Strictly ’90s crew spin dance traxx from the Golden Age of house music, featuring Czboogie, Gant-Man and DJ John Simmons (B-day set). more ⟶

Genre-defying electronic duo Zeds Dead return to Chicago this December for a monumental two-night arena event: Deadbeats Presents: Zeds Dead – Return to the Arena of Intergalactic Happiness, taking place December 12 + 13 at Wintrust Arena. The shows mark the climactic finale of their annual Deadbeats tour run and represent their most ambitious Chicago moment to date. For more than a decade, Chicago has served as a cornerstone of Zeds Dead’s touring history – home to some of their earliest and most iconic sold-out shows. From multi-night runs at Aragon Ballroom and Concord Music Hall to their recent sold-out headlines The Salt Shed, the duo’s relationship with Chicago has evolved into a celebrated tradition that fans nationwide travel for each December… more ⟶

Smartbar welcomes Horse Meat Disco on Friday December 12 2025 with Harry Cross and Chachi Guerrero. more ⟶

+area code presents Hotpretty with Jack Galactic on Friday December 12 2025. more ⟶

Linska, a rising star in the electronic music scene, made waves with her first collaboration with renowned Irish producer Rebuke on the track “Digital Dream.” Known for her mesmerizing blend of techno and dark tech house, Linska crafts immersive soundscapes that captivate her audience. Drawing inspiration from the British underground music scene, and natural performance ability, her sets are a masterful mix of pulsating rhythms and deep, driving basslines. more ⟶

Fast-rising DJ/producer, BL3SS, has become a figurehead for a new generation of dance music fans in the UK and beyond. With bubbling, hard-n-fast grooves and sugary, infectious vocals at its core, BL3SS’s music joins the dots between ‘90s dance nostalgia and the fizzing, hi-energy club ammo capturing the imagination of next-gen audiences all over the world. The sonic bridges the gap between underground dance and commercial sounds – taking influence from an array of sub-genres whilst layering with a refreshing signature sound. more ⟶

Auris presents Spencer Brown with Frank Bono and Karim at PRYSM on Saturday December 13 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents Bushbaby with OD and Agent O on Saturday December 13 2025. more ⟶

Smartbar presents Statement Piece with Priori, livwutang and Madeline on Saturday December 13 2025. more ⟶

Genre-defying electronic duo Zeds Dead return to Chicago this December for a monumental two-night arena event: Deadbeats Presents: Zeds Dead – Return to the Arena of Intergalactic Happiness, taking place December 12 + 13 at Wintrust Arena. The shows mark the climactic finale of their annual Deadbeats tour run and represent their most ambitious Chicago moment to date. For more than a decade, Chicago has served as a cornerstone of Zeds Dead’s touring history – home to some of their earliest and most iconic sold-out shows. From multi-night runs at Aragon Ballroom and Concord Music Hall to their recent sold-out headlines The Salt Shed, the duo’s relationship with Chicago has evolved into a celebrated tradition that fans nationwide travel for each December… more ⟶

Auris and The Funky Brunch present A Very Funky Holiday Special: Derrick Carter, Justin Martin and Disco Deli at Headquarters Beercade on Sunday December 14 2025. more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring Michael Serafini with special guests Snad and Jayah, with hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Sativa Diamond. more ⟶

DJ MR DR (“Dee-Jay Mister Doctor”) is the musical moniker for Chicago-based triple-threat Ian Erickson (Comedian, Ice Cream Churner, DJ). While other doctors enjoy scholarly pursuits, DJ MR DR has focused his dissertation solely on the advancement of “getting down”, while providing a supplemental corollary of “having a fun time”. Spinning: Futurefunk, Japanese City Pop, Disco, Euro/House, Techno, Synthwave The Rendezvous is the dance music project of performance artist Jacob Ryan Reno. Opulence. Debauchery. Meet me at the Rendezvous? more ⟶

Thursday, December 18 features a vinyl set with Pen Pals, who lives to combine energy-forward records from around the globe to bring the dance floor together. Originally from Scotland and now a Chicago staple, expect deep cuts, eclectic edits and buoyant bangers. more ⟶

5150 Records and Spybar Present The 5150 Holiday Toy Drive with DJs Basura Boyz, DJ Heather, Jack Beats, Osé and Riija. $20 ticketed donation -or- RSVP and donate a sealed and unwrapped toy or equal or greater value benefitting Nob Hill Elementary + Hillcrest High School. more ⟶

Format presents Oscar Mulero, Jia and Brenda at Smartbar on Friday December 19 2025. more ⟶

Nico de Andrea is a French producer, musician and DJ with a sound defined as “a mix of emotional, melancholic pop music combined with afro house and techno rhythms.” After 20 years in electronic music, his most known tracks have been supported over years by the likes of Black Coffee, Pete Tong, Keinemusik, Solomun, Diplo, Blondish and MK.

Nico has recently collaborated with BLOND:ISH, Eli & Fur, Themba and remixed Grammy Nominated artists like RAYE, Ten City and David Guetta. He has been remixed by some of the leaders of the afro/tech scene like Pablo Fierro, Black Circle, Kasango, Francis Mercier, Notre Dame, Sparrow & Barbossa, Dombresky, Andrea Oliva, Franky Wah and Hugel. more ⟶

Ramova and Collective present Flosstradamus 20 year anniversary show with Waka Flocka Flame at Ramova Theatre on Friday December 19 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents SERUM at PRYSM featuring Rivo with Mvrco and Gotti on Friday December 19 2025. more ⟶

Auris presents Impulse Control with Ramsey Neville, Michelle Kay and Makeen on Friday December 19 2025 at Smoke & Mirrors. more ⟶

House Calls welcomes you to an intimate House music experience at Bassment featuring live instrumentation & sound curation from international selectors Makèz more ⟶

Auris presents New Formations Vol 1 at SERUM at PRYSM featuring Pagoda, JSMN, Jeff Ozmits and Hand of the Wit on Saturday December 20 2025. more ⟶

CHIRP Radio welcomes Teed: DJ Tour with Ariel Zetina and Shaun J Wright on Saturday December 20 2025. more ⟶

‘Tis the season for the Spybar Annual Holiday Jam – this year we’re teaming up with Avina’s House and a festive Chicago hometown lineup feat. The Avina Brothers, Pods, Iváno Lima and Cody Schneida. Avina’s House fuses the free-spirited chaos of a house party with the pulsing energy of the club, so dust off your ugly Christmas sweaters and get ready for a jolly ol’ night on the dance floor! more ⟶

Saturday December 20 2025 features a vinyl set from J Copes, spinning a fresh mix of Chicago House and dance deep cuts from 7-10pm. more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring Derrick Carter with special guest Demuir, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Opal. Read our cover story on Queen! here. 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 ⟶