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 ⟶

Featured guests Striz, Justin Reed, Bumpy Nuggets join resident/host Duke Shin at The Goods Thursdays more ⟶

Seventh Heaven with Daru, Platformangel and Cryberbully more ⟶

Up next on Spybar’s Minimal Madness Thursday experience is MISHA. Known for his high-energy, groove-driven sound, Misha has built a reputation as a DJ and producer who blends underground edge with peak-time impact. His dynamic sets have taken him to major stages worldwide, including performances at Elrow, Boiler Room, Mvson UK and a residency at the legendary Echostage in Washington D.C., along with appearances at top venues such as EDGE in New York City more ⟶

Vinyl set on Thursday, 7/16 from 7-10pm with iconic Chicago DJ Sean Alvarez as he brings his solid mix of Vintage Soul, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, and Afro-Latin grooves to Pilsen Yards more ⟶

Robert’s Westside Presents: DANCE RITES – Some nights you dance to disappear. This one is for taking up space. Dance Rites is a curated dance party for anyone who identifies with feminine energy. A room where you get to be all of yourself at once. The fierce one. The tender one. The one who wants. The one who’s been told she’s too [fill in the blank]. We move through every one of The Five Faces — the five feminine energies we all carry — together, on one floor… 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 ⟶

Smartbar presents Flowers of Romance with Annika Wolfe (LIVE) * Justin Aulis Long * Scotia. Visuals by Videowaste more ⟶

Chicago’s most beloved street festival, West Fest takes place July 17 through July 19 2026 on Chicago Avenue between Wood and Damen (1800-2000 W Chicago Ave.). West Fest opens on Friday July 17 2026 at 5pm and closes nightly at 10pm. Bass By The Pound presents the West Fest West Stage featuring DJs: Kinky P / Searchlite & MC Zulu / Stunna x Renan b2b / Phantom 45 / ir Hiss more ⟶

Meet Me Upstairs presents Structural with Specter and DJ Responsible more ⟶

Auris presents ON THE HHUNT x BOOST with HHUNTER, MACHIINA, Disco Zombie, Flores Negras and Common Poetry more ⟶

Podlasie presents Le Besoin with Kanyon (NYC), D. Strange, Drumset, hosted by Mina Mills more ⟶

Buen Viaje (DJs Dain and Andrés) inspire a connected dance floor with sounds primarily paying respect to classic house, while fluctuating between worlds of shuffle based rhythms, early 2000s tech house, and deep hypnotic textures more ⟶

TGIF : Gene Hunt the legend & Special Guests Chris Gray & Jesse De La Peña more ⟶

House Calls welcomes Kidoo as he makes his illustrious return to the decks more ⟶

This Summer, the Full Art Car arrives in Chicago where we’ll transform Union Park into a living canvas of music, art, and the collective energy embraced by this beautiful community. Join us on this new chapter as we bring the spirit of Mayan Warrior to the heart of a city known for shaping dance culture, and a city which fills us with immense inspiration & respect. Get ready for one of our most exciting lineups to date, perfectly fit for this debut alongside our co-creators Auris Presents more ⟶

Spybar hosts a stage at Superior and Wells as part of Taste of River North with headliner Dennis Ferrer more ⟶

Spybar welcomes Dennis Ferrer following Taste of River North. NYC DJ and producer Dennis Ferrer has a catalogue full of recognisable electronic hits, including the ’00s gospel house classic ‘Hey Hey’, his remix of Fish Go Deep’s ‘The Cure & The Cause’, and Afro-techno hit ‘Sandcastles’ with Jerome Sydenham. After decades in the dance music space, Ferrer continues to blend unexpected elements of Afro-house, soul and gospel with the deep ’90s techno from his early career. He is the founder of the label Objektivity, and hosts a regular Sunday night Ibiza residency, Misfits Society more ⟶

Vinyl set by DJ Ryan Gac, who’s gonna take us on a deep dive into vintage funk, soul, and disco from 7-10pm more ⟶

Auris presents ON THE HHUNT x BOOST with HHUNTER, MACHIINA, Disco Zombie, Flores Negras and Common Poetry more ⟶

TEED: DJ-Kicks Tour at Smartbar with Ariel Zetina and Juan Izguerra more ⟶

Chicago’s most beloved street festival, West Fest takes place July 17 through July 19 2026 on Chicago Avenue between Wood and Damen (1800-2000 W Chicago Ave.). West Fest opens on Saturday July 18 2026 at noon and closes at 10pm. Bass By The Pound presents the West Fest West Stage featuring DJs: Striz / Glyde / Gabe Palomo / Czboogie / DJ Jes / Tyree Cooper / Diz / DJ Sneak more ⟶

Podlasie presents Black Rave Culture, Icey BBY and Justindemus more ⟶

What began as a free sound system block party in a Wicker Park alley and became a cherished Chicago tradition is returning from hiatus this summer. There will be a 19th annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party, returning after several years in a new form: a single day ticketed event held at outdoor fairgrounds at The Salt Shed (1357 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642) on July 18 2026. Tickets are available from silverroomblockparty.com more ⟶

Yaeji (DJ Set) with DJ Manny and Kuh Lida more ⟶

Basuray Boyz live at Masada with JKelly, Tess, Wrenn and Bobby Afterlife more ⟶

Unimaginable Futures: Electronic, Experimental, Jazz, and more more ⟶

Nightmoves : Special Guest: Sold with residents Ross Kelly & Jesse Sandwich more ⟶

The witch is back! Witch Finger gathers for a summer banger with vibes from Detroit’s Beige, Club Chow, Mister Hoochiemama and resident Harry Cross. Hosted by Lucy Stoole and Bambi Banks. more ⟶

Daru, Cryberbully and 222glam more ⟶

Auris presents ARC at the Lake with Lee Foss more ⟶

Klangkunstler, Future.66, Perc b2b Randomer, Salome, KX1000 b2b XVIA, Stephanie Sykes b2b Lacchesi, Somewhen, u.r.trax, Sol Ortrega and Eulalia more ⟶

Spybar hosts a stage at Superior and Wells as part of Taste of River North with headliner Stacey Pullen more ⟶

Spybar welcomes Dennis Ferrer following Taste of River North. Stacey Pullen is the Kosmik Messenger. An innovator from the Second Wave of Detroit techno, he grew up under the mentorship of Detroit’s legendary three: Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson. Still continuing to produce his characteristic atmosphere laden electronic sound, Stacey Pullen compounds his reputation as a producer with that of being one of the world’s most in demand DJs, playing weekly across the globe year in, year out more ⟶

JamBoy Productions presents two floors of music featuring Mickey Oliver, Tim “Spinnin” Schommer, Mario Diaz, DJ Babaloo, Joe “Cool” Rodriguez and Jammin’ Jello more ⟶

Vinyl set from DJ Kosmo, seasoned Chicago based sound selector specializing in vintage funk, disco, boogie, R&B, house and hip hop more ⟶

Terminal Pulse, Eichi Abe, Att1c, Krivx, Eulalia more ⟶

Set De Flo is a New Orleans-based party and record label celebrating Black dance music in all its forms. Whether it’s your first Set De Flo or you’ve been with us in the New Orleans trenches before, there is nothing quite like the swamp’s interpretation of House more ⟶

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

Chicago’s most beloved street festival, West Fest takes place July 17 through July 19 2026 on Chicago Avenue between Wood and Damen (1800-2000 W Chicago Ave.). West Fest opens on Sunday July 19 2026 at noon and closes at 10pm. Bass By The Pound presents the West Fest West Stage featuring DJs: Justin Reed / Merrick Brown / Stax / Angel Alanis / T Mixwell / Jevon Jackson / DJ Heather / Derrick Carter more ⟶

Hello?! Sundays returns for Season 3 with Terry Hunter, Janesita and Brewchi more ⟶

LAGOS is the musical duo of versatile producers Leo 123 and RADIUS, whose shared influences and creative interests come together in a sound that is both expressive and focused. Drawing inspiration from 70’s dub recordings, 80’s House, and 90s hip-hop, LAGOS blends classic traditions with a forward-thinking approach to production. Their collaboration reflects both their individual roots and their evolution as a creative partnership emerging from Chicago—a city with a rich musical legacy and a lasting influence on global music culture. Continuing that tradition while forging their own path, LAGOS crafts music that is deeply informed by the past yet firmly rooted in the present more ⟶

Unofficial West Fest Afters : John Simmons & Duke Shin more ⟶

Full building warehouse takeover at radius with Hhunter b2b Gabber Eleganza, LSDXOXO, DVS1, DJ Nobu, Alarico b2b Yanamaste and more more ⟶

Welcome to our local fun house and techno party, where the music takes center stage. With pulsating beats and hypnotic melodies, the dance floor becomes a playground of rhythm and movement. State of the art lighting overhead as DJs spin tracks that ignite the crowd, creating an atmosphere of pure, unadulterated fun. It’s a place where you can lose yourself in the music and let go of all inhibitions, simply surrendering to the infectious energy of the night. Join us every Sunday with our handpicked local artists for an unforgettable night 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 ⟶

Sound Test Thursday featuring Mindset, ZYN, Couch Cats, Ginger Bread and Rephase more ⟶

[synthetic] featuring Blu 9, 2dudes and Boy Alberto more ⟶

Featured guests DJ Uno and Erik Flash join resident/host Duke Shin at The Goods Thursdays 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 ⟶

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

Club Hospitality x Daybreak present LATE CHECKOUT featuring Tromac * Jana Rush * Final First * DJ Gaybash * YNH Hosted by Lynzo The Heartthrob more ⟶

Diskoteka presents Circuito: DJ Warning, Valeria Fride, Casket, Wheelbite and XTELMA more ⟶

We are thrilled to host the next edition of Bless This Mess on Friday, July 24th from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM. For these special summer sessions, we welcome you to the Chase House and its expansive outdoor area to create an unforgettable indoor-outdoor sanctuary of music and community. BTM is bringing a powerhouse lineup of selectors to the decks, featuring the world-renowned electronic compositions of Kate Simko, Chicago house legend Lori Branch, and the dynamic, genre-fluid sounds of Jayah and Dub of Kush. True to their mission of celebrating diverse artistic expression, this night invites you to shed the workweek stress beneath the summer stars and let the collective energy naturally thrive. more ⟶

Auris presents Hadone with Jason Patrick and XVIA more ⟶

Quicktastic, Phatman, Samantha Rad, Illanoize and Pat Fee 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 ⟶

London’s Deeper Purpose, aka Stephen Galloway, is a renowned house music artist with a global presence. His arsenal of infectious house cuts has earned releases on Catch & Release, Toolroom, Experts Only, Insomniac, and more. In 2021, he achieved Beatport’s longest-running Tech-House No. 1 with his remix of Piero Pirupa’s “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good).” Since then, Deeper Purpose has issued massive singles in “Party Diva” (Experts Only), “Activate” (Repopulate Mars), plus an electrifying twofer EP in My Demons (Catch & Release Records) more ⟶

Auris presents ARC at the Lake with BLOND:ISH more ⟶

Apart presents Robert Armani, K’Alexi Shelby, Blu 9 and Fortune more ⟶

INZOGA: Grabba Ranks, NoahG and Bonita Appleblunt more ⟶

Auris presents Villager with Leo Kasper and Banchan more ⟶

MISHELL is an uprising force from the electronic scene and one of the most exciting names shaping Tel Aviv’s underground right now. His sound lives where elegant meets naughty, a sharp fusion of psychedelic references, house and indie dance, driven by authentic groove and bold energy more ⟶

It’s Pleasure Index with DJs Jesse Sandwich & Matte! Come early, stay long, and move however the sound leads you. Pleasure Index isn’t just a party — it’s a room tuned for sensation, co-created by everyone inside it more ⟶

Vinyl set on Saturday, 7/25 from Karl Almaria from 7-10pm. Decades of DJ experience, a multi-genre comfort zone, creative mixing style, and on-point track selection have taken Karl Almaria to DJ gigs all around Chicago, 19 USA states, and as far away as the Philippines & Mexico. On occasion, he performs as a duo with his brother Geto Mark AKA Mark Almaria as The Flying Almaria Brothers more ⟶

What The Dance presents CRIMEWAVE: A GOTH, POST-PUNK & DARKWAVE PARTY – Chicago! Dive into the shadows and lose yourself to CRIMEWAVE – a night of your favorite goth, darkwave, new wave, post-punk, and industrial music more ⟶

Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring KON with Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Bambi Banks more ⟶

A curated monthly movement blending classic speakeasy vibes with the modern, kinetic pulse of Chicago House music at Le Nocturne Chicago with Demuir, Jakmin and Marrio – Welcome to Speakeasy House Radio. We are more than just a collective; we are launching a monthly series documenting house music and Chicago’s rich history. We record every session at Le Nocturne Chicago and host the full DJ sets on our YouTube channel. Be a part of the session and join us at our monthly event. more ⟶

Auris presents ARC at the Lake with Jerro more ⟶

Viridian Hollows is a monthly industry night, an affinity space for dark music lovers to support local underground artists, DJs, musicians, and organizations—and of course, to dance. Dark sounds provided by resident DJs Invicta, Lazuli, and MAGENTA 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 ⟶

Auris presents AYYBO at Castaways with Inphinity and Rika B more ⟶

Auris presents Boris Brejcha at Radius more ⟶

Theo Parrish (All Night Long) more ⟶

Smartbar & C3 present An Official Lollapalooza Aftershow with Brothers Macklovitch * DJ Heather * Quicktastic more ⟶

Smartbar welcomes Chris Cruse * Harry Cross * Mister Hoochiemama on Friday August 7 2026 more ⟶