Tag: metro
Smartbar is selling a multi-day pass for this weekend’s blockbuster events
The annual tribute to Frankie Knuckles, Gilles Peterson, Louie Vega, Ron Trent, Hercules and Love Affair, Soul Clap are among the multitude of guests this weekend at Chicago's home for house music, Smartbar.
Czboogie DJ Mix – Live at Horse Meat Disco @ Metro / Smartbar
5 Mag's Czboogie opening set for the Horse Meat Disco Party at Metro/Smartbar on 7/3/2025. 1st and 2nd parts of a tag set.
5 Mag hosts panel on The Art of the Comeback and Staying Power in Dance Music...
The discussion featuring Czarina Mirani, Joe Shanahan, Mike Dunn and Lady D takes place April 26 2025 at Ramova Theater.
Queen! and Metro / Smartbar present Frankie Knuckles tribute this Sunday night
For Frankie! on Sunday January 19th pays tribute to Frankie Knuckles, Godfather of House Music, on the 70th anniversary of his birth.
For Frankie: Celebrating the life of Frankie Knuckles
There is one official Frankie Knuckles birthday party and it is held in Chicago. And this year it's at Metro & Smartbar.
Queen! on the Green
Metro and Smartbar celebrate 40 years in the tony environs of Ravinia this Saturday with the cast of Queen.
Chicago declares July 14 “Metro / Smartbar Day”
Founder Joe Shanahan was on hand to accept the proclamation honoring the Chicago institutions on their 40th anniversary.
We have plans for Frankie Knuckles’ birthday
For Frankie, the annual Foundation benefit is this Sunday at Metro / Smartbar with Ralphi Rosario, Kai Alce, Terisa Griffin, Czboogie, Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini and Garrett David.
DJ Seinfeld’s Mirrors: Live tour comes to Chicago
DJ Seinfeld will be performing music from his Ninja Tune album Mirrors on December 3 at Metro.
Smartbar/Metro Open and Stay Open for 23 Hour Party People
Daylight Savings becomes a date in the Chicago scene as important and exciting as Black Wednesday or New Year's Eve when Smartbar and Metro open their doors for 23 hours straight.
Joe Shanahan: What The Future Looks Like
I DO NOT HAVE A CRYSTAL BALL, it is more like a mirror ball. I feel it will be as it always has been...
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Crash Out: The True Story of the Fake Viral Techno DJ and the $50 Million Fraud
Celebrated by the dance music press, Alejandro Zamora claimed that his DJ livestreams relieved his depression and inspired a global community of mental health-conscious followers. Was it all just another scam?
