The Frankie Knuckles Foundation, Metro + Smartbar present For Frankie!, an all-building celebration of the life of Frankie Knuckles with proceeds benefiting the Frankie Knuckles Foundation featuring Adeva, Andre Hatchett, Celeste Alexander, Chez Damier, Michael Serafini and Shaun J. Wright, Queen! hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Essence. Decorations by Boxboy Rich.

Smartbar is selling a weekend pass for events from January 16 through January 18 2026, which includes Gilles Peterson on Friday, Soul Clap’s House of EFUNK on Saturday and this event on Sunday.

🔵 VENUE

Metro + Smartbar
3730 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613
21+

🔵 DATE & TIME

January 18 2026
doors: 9pm

🔵 TICKETS

$25 Early / $30 Advanced / $30 Door / $60 smartbar Weekend Pass / $25 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID)

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