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

Daniel Avery with Jason Patrick more ⟶

Welcome the return of GLOBETHOTTER! One of our favorite parties with DJ Jenny Fox, Veri Peri, Kiki Kuamo’o – Back 2 back Baddie 2 Baddie -perreo, latin club, edits, hard house, baile funk 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 ⟶

Hosted by Xoxo.Reaction.Ent with DJ Chip, DJ MC, DJ Spaldin, DJ Darryl Da Joker, DJ Roc (The Crack Capone) and Toyacoyah more ⟶

The Cowrie with CTRLZORA all night 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 ⟶

Get ready to dance all night at HOUSEMOB – a throwback party blasting the best 80s & 90s jams for Todd more ⟶

Approaching 14 years We will continue bringing you the best djs the market has to offer. All the way from Las Vegas lets welcome back Dee Jay Alicia to CODE RED, show up and show out with Dion Bracken, Solkat and Ike Williams 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 ⟶

Leja Hazer – Jazz, Groove, Soul, House, Classics, Vinyl Rarities and more more ⟶

Club Chow is a Chicago-based DJ with roots in Baltimore and Taipei. An omnivorous selector, he digs for new and old school house, blending music across genres and eras with a common euphoric undercurrent. Club Chow’s taste and energetic mixing have made him a staple at SmartBar and Podlasie Club, a resident of Steamworks bathhouse, and a sought-after guest DJ at queer underground parties across North America 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 more ⟶

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

Every Wednesday: Intimate House Sessions at Masada founded by the late Ron Carroll with rotating DJs Russoul, Timmy V and Karl Almaria. Hosted by Brunchlox, free entry more ⟶

REFLECTIONS presents a night with Alexis Taylor, singer and co-founder of beloved UK band Hot Chip. He’ll share an intimate set of songcraft and electronic atmospheres, spotlighting his love for adventurous sound and pure emotion. We’ll pair Taylor’s performance with a projection-mapped light show, transforming this historic Chicago church — and ourselves — in a state of reverential beauty 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 ⟶

May 8th we take over the Catacombs for a night of dark grooves. No photos. No Videos. Just music, minimal lighting, & a 360 experience you won’t forget 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 ⟶

After the Afters is a platform for the Asian community that spotlights artists, DJs, creators, and businesses. The events they host range from small intimate coffee shop popups to large parties in unexpected locations more ⟶

girly***, Leah Damte and YASMEENAH at Podlasie 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 ⟶

Every Wednesday: Intimate House Sessions at Masada founded by the late Ron Carroll with rotating DJs Russoul, Timmy V and Karl Almaria. Hosted by Brunchlox, free entry 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 ⟶

Notti Italo Disco al Podlasie Club with Pen Pals, Nolia and Shaun J Wright 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 ⟶

Flow State with Dual Monitor (US debut) and Jack Galactic 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, Ozzie Guven and Janesita 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 ⟶

Ragbagalia is an inaugural, women-led music and arts festival based in Chicago, IL. Dedicated to centering women, trans, and non-binary artists, the festival combines high-caliber musical performances with a grassroots commitment to community, safety, and affordability more ⟶

So Ambient with Chaia (NYC), Sanjana Elina and Roland Santana from 6pm until 8:30pm more ⟶

Simulation with Henry Brooks, Flores Negras and Vesolo from 9pm until 3am more ⟶

Chicago Power Productions Invites you to . . . HOUSE PARTY 2 – Music By 4 Legendary DJ’sFrom The 80’s And Beyond – MARTINO “SPINNIN” RAMOS – JESSE DE LA PENA – TRAXMAN – DJ JES… 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 ⟶

Every Wednesday: Intimate House Sessions at Masada founded by the late Ron Carroll with rotating DJs Russoul, Timmy V and Karl Almaria. Hosted by Brunchlox, free entry more ⟶

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

Market Research with RTST and DJ Mochi 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 ⟶

Amotik with Nangobi and Kimba more ⟶

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

Performing Live Curtis Mclain & Linda Rice with Music by Mickey Oliver, Rich Huerta, Babaloo, QMM, Tom Perez, Peter Aparicio and Chaz D more ⟶

Luke Alessi more ⟶

CircuitMOM and Brüt, two of Chicago’s most iconic dance party producers/promoters, are joining forces to bring you their main event “Zentrø” on Memorial Day Weekend. Blending their world renowned styles of visuals, music genres, spectacular decor and sexy go go dancers, this event is sure to be one for the record books. Legendary icon Kevin Aviance will spin a rare DJ set along with London’s superstar producer/DJ James Hurr making his Memorial Day Chicago debut more ⟶

This Memorial Day Weekend, Step beneath the surface and into the rhythm. THE BASSMENT BEAT is an underground house music experience designed for true dancefloor energy—where basslines hit deep, grooves stay relentless, and the crowd moves as one. Set inside the downstairs speakeasy at EVERYTHING BAR beneath the streets of Chicago is BOOTLEG, this intimate Chicago venue will transform into a pulsing basement sanctuary for house heads and night dwellers alike. Expect a raw, immersive atmosphere driven by deep house, tech rhythms, bass-heavy selections, and infectious grooves that keep you locked in all night… more ⟶

RESET comes to The Whistler with a powerhouse lineup featuring Chicago house heavyweights David Britton and Tyree Cooper. Britton, a fixture of the city’s underground for more than 25 years, brings his signature blend of soulful, funky, and floor-shaking grooves — built from a lifetime of dancing in, and then soundtracking, Chicago’s most storied rooms. Sharing the decks is Tyree Cooper, a true architect of global house and acid house and a co-creator of the Hip House sound. From classic releases on DJ International to his ongoing work with Chicago Vinyl Records and clubs and festivals around the world, Tyree channels decades of dance music history into the here and now — promising a night of deep cuts, raw energy, and undeniable house vibes more ⟶

Lemtom is an Australian born, London-based DJ and producer known for fuzing house and UK garage together with his infectious grooves and hard-hitting low ends. Drawing influence from the genre’s classic swing and soulful edge, he brings a fresh, playful energy to the dancefloor. His sound blends crisp percussion, catchy vocal chops, and warm basslines — always maximum danceability and impact. With a growing presence in the underground scene and support from tastemakers across radio and club circuits, Lemtom is quietly shaping a new wave of feel-good, forward-thinking UK dance music. more ⟶

Auris presents Tita Lau with Rika B, Do Not Disturb and JessD more ⟶

Forever Mine Festival is billed as the place “where R&B and house music fall in love.” The new festival will be taking place May 23 and May 24 2026 in Chicago’s Union Park. The lineup includes headliners Keyshia Cole (May 23) and Kaytranada (May 24), along with Kelly Rowland, Juvenile, Monica, Shaggy, Mario, Mya and more. DJs include Chicago’s DJ Slugo, DJ Lady D, John Simmons, Twan, Celeste Alexander, M-Dok and more, including “Silent Disco” sections on both days. The weekend host is DJ Pharris.
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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 ⟶

Forever Mine Festival is billed as the place “where R&B and house music fall in love.” The new festival will be taking place May 23 and May 24 2026 in Chicago’s Union Park. The lineup includes headliners Keyshia Cole (May 23) and Kaytranada (May 24), along with Kelly Rowland, Juvenile, Monica, Shaggy, Mario, Mya and more. DJs include Chicago’s DJ Slugo, DJ Lady D, John Simmons, Twan, Celeste Alexander, M-Dok and more, including “Silent Disco” sections on both days. The weekend host is DJ Pharris.
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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 ⟶