Smartbar Chicago

👻 october queen! 👻⁠
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we've got some scary good lineups - including an all-building Hallo-queen celebration!⁠
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make sure to grab those advance tickets while you still can at bit.ly/octqueen_24 🔗

::new party announcements::

10/12: Horse Meat Disco * Harry Cross
🎇 bit.ly/hmd_1012

10/11: Shanti Celeste * Shaun J. Wright * Leesh
🎇 bit.ly/shanti_1011

10/5: Eris Drew * Angel D'Lite * Mazi
🎇 bit.ly/eris_1005

::on the horizon::

dance into september with smartbar 🌀

join us all month long for some incredible parties and top-tier artists!

who are you catching this month? 💫

secure your spot on the dancefloor at smartbarchicago.com/events 🔗

::new party announcements::

10/4: Tim Reaper * Takuya Nakamura * Toyacoyah
🧨 bit.ly/reaper_1004

9/26: Cold Waves XII Kick-Off Party with No Shuffle ft. Acucrack (LIVE) * DJ Scary Lady Sarah * Greg Haus
🧨 bit.ly/shuffle_0926

are you ready for our ARC Music Festival all-building after parties? 🔊

fri. 8/30 ✺ fjaak and friends are upstairs in metro, while the launch of azzecca’s new brand: cosimea, which promises an exploration of forward thinking and otherworldly club sounds, is in smartbar with some special guests!

sat. 8/31 ✺ 4THALUV is taking over metro with some classic house sounds and legends including dennis ferrer, honeyluv, + more! while our guest resident dj seinfeld is in the smartbar booth alongside oppidan and madeline

*tickets will be available at the door throughout each night*

where will you be after dark? 🌙

we're thrilled to welcome TYGAPAW back to smartbar this saturday night for another TRQPiTECA takeover - alongside CQQCHiFRUiT, La Spacer, and Composure Squad 🔊

since 2014, Jamacian native Dion McKenzie has been carving spaces in New York for q***r people of color through their club night, and now label, Fake Accent - with the platform being part of their broader mission to forge liberating spaces for marginalized people, particularly Black, q***r and trans people

their music, much like New York, is a cultural stew made vibrant by influences as local as New York's ballroom community and as distant as Berlin's hard techno circuit 🌀

don't miss them behind the decks this saturday night! secure your spot at bit.ly/tygapaw_0824 🔗

a statement piece is an element that stands out against the background noise, single-handedly elevating the integrated whole - the surrounding elements would be plain without it, but the piece doesn't have the same impact without them 🌀

our resident, Madeline, created this party series with an emphasis on curation and artistic expression. known for showcasing DJs whose selections border on eclectic and may have a sweeping range - a night at Statement Piece is sure to take you in unexpected directions sonically while encouraging exploration and versatility 💫

this Friday night we have the pleasure of hosting Chicago-based CTRLZORA and seasoned selector Carista joining us hot off a Dekmantel run!

wear your favorite ‘statement piece’ and come have a dance with us!

🎟bit.ly/carista_0823

::new party announcements::

9/20: Paula Tape * Verraco * Madeline
🔴 bit.ly/paula_0920

9/12: Entropic ft. PRØGRAMM⁶¹² * Sighmurai * Josh Tong
🔴 bit.ly/entropic_0912

::new party announcements::

9/28: Adam X * Justin Aulis Long * Lorelei
💥 bit.ly/adamx_0928

9/27: Format presents.. Perc * Brenda * Operator
💥 bit.ly/perc_0927

ready to dance? here's your weekend forecast 🌤️

thu :: 8/15: FemmeDecks ft. Pretty Privilege * infinityBC * Angelia Word b2b Special Guest

fri :: 8/16: What It Is... ft. Eli Escobar * Shaun J Wright

sat :: 8/17: Things That Go Bump In The Night with Derrick Carter

sun :: 8/18: Queen! ft. Analog Soul :: hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico * Sorraya Dash

we'll see you on the dancefloor! secure your spot at smartbarchicago.com/events 🔊

femmedecks is back for their second party, continuing their thursday residency 🔊

this one secured the RA pick this week so make sure you snag a ticket!

🎟️ bit.ly/femmedecks_0815

::new party announcements::

9/13: Peach * Harry Cross

9/14: Nicola Cruz * Jayah * Aguila

9/19: Public Movement ft. DJ Alicia * Janesita

9/21: Format + Research & Development present D.Dan * DJ Hyperactive * Makeen b2b JS Alvarez * Mark Angel

💟 snag a ticket at smartbarchicago.com/events 💟

get ready to celebrate the release of The Blessed Madonna's debut album 'Godspeed' with us! 💿️⁠
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join TBM and some very special friends at smartbar to dance the night away 💫⁠
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make sure to sign up for our email newsletter at the link in bio to catch the pre-sale code! *sends wednesday at 5pm* pre-sale will begin this thursday and tickets will go fast! godspeed 🌀

📧 bit.ly/smartbar_list

the third annual Frankie Knuckles Festival returns to Kenwood Gardens next sunday! a day of house music and community to celebrate the Godfather of House and share the joy of house music ☀️

Rebuild is the proud steward of the Frankie Knuckles Collection - an archive comprised of objects, ephemera, and the late Godfather of House Music's personal vinyl collection - and all proceeds from this year’s festival will support the continuation of Rebuild and Frankie Knuckles Foundation's house music programming 💿️

we hope to see you there as we continue supporting the legacy of music that began with Frankie 💙

🎟️ bit.ly/FKF_3

smartbar summer isn't over yet! this weekend is a hot one, starting early on thursday and finishing with an all-building queen! 💥

thu. ⇉ Club Gauche ft. Mx. Blaire * Tony G * Club Chow
fri. ⇉ Matrixxman * Justin Aulis Long * Amber Gris
sat. ⇉ Chris Cruse * Harry Cross * Chachi Guerreron
sun. ⇉ Market Daze All-Building Queen! *door tickets available throughout the night*

which parties will we see you at?

secure your spot now at smartbarchicago.com/events 🎟️

do you still believe? the blessed madonna b2b jaq attaque live at smartbar is available now on our soundcloud, so you can relive the magic 💫

we've got plenty more magic coming your way.. so stay tuned!

check out the mix and subscribe to our email newsletter at the link in bio. you never know who we'll have behind the decks next.. 🌀

🔊 bit.ly/tbm_jaq
📧 bit.ly/smartbar_list

coming to smartbar from the matrix.. Charles Duff aka Matrixxman is bringing his futuristic techno sensibilities to our dance floor this friday 💿

although he’s known primarily for his skills in the techno realm, his musical range extends well beyond, initially beginning his career by producing for west-coast rappers YG and Ty Dolla $ign

the DJ/producer later settled into straddling the line between chicago house and detroit techno - then notably using his production skills to work on Depeche Mode’s ‘Spirit’ album 🔉

if there’s one thing we can guarantee, it’s that you won’t know what to expect next from Matrixxman! don’t miss him this friday alongside justin aulis long and amber gris!

🔗 bit.ly/matrixx_0809

🎧️ september queen! 🎧️

turning up the volume this september, with 5 parties for you to keep dancing all month long!

stay tuned for a special edition of labor day queen! with more special guests TBA..

every sunday at smartbar ⇉ advance tix on sale now at smartbarchicago.com/events 🔗

::on the horizon::

august at smartbar is guaranteed to be a hot one! we’ve got some incredible talent taking over all month long 🌀

who are you most excited to see?

secure your spot on the dancefloor at smartbarchicago.com/events 🎟

::new party announcements::

8/29: Family Matters ft. CZBoogie * Boy Alberto
☁️ bit.ly/family_0829

9/5: Green Machine ft. Cobra B * Double Dipp * Josh Aaron
☁️ bit.ly/green_0905

9/7: Diamond Formation ft. I. Jordan * Ariel Zetina * SydFalls
☁️ bit.ly/ijordan_0907

ARC After Dark is here! 🌙 ⁠
Metro & smartbar are throwing two nights of all building after parties:⁠
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8/30: Metro ⇢ FJAAK (DJ Set) * Daria Kolosova * DJ Hyperactive⁠
smartbar ⇢ Salute * X Club * AZZECCA * Shaun J. Wright⁠
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8/31: Metro ⇢ 4THALUV: Dennis Ferrer * HoneyLuv * Rochelle Jordan * DJ Heather⁠
smartbar ⇢ DJ Seinfeld * Oppidan * Madeline⁠
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✺ Get your ARC pass before tomorrow at midnight and use your Frontage order ID number to unlock tickets this Wednesday at NOON!⁠
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✺ Sign up to our newsletter for more info on General On Sale tickets!
🔗 bit.ly/smartbar_list

::coming up this weekend::

thu. ✺ Public Movement ft. T. Mixwell * Janesita

fri. ✺ KiNK * DJ Hyperactive * frail808

fri. ✺ THE HOT B!T@ # PARTY (at Sleeping Village)⁠

sat. ✺ Of The Essence ft. Coffintexts * 2Lanes * Mina Mills

sun. ✺ Queen! ft. Cassy * Jorge Caiado * Michael Serafini / Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico / Guest Host: Bambi Banks Couleé

which party are we seeing you at? 🌀

advance tickets on sale now at smartbarchicago.com/events 🔗

Unfortunately due to unforeseen travel issues, Chloé Caillet will no longer be DJing tonight. However, Dj Tennis and DjHeather will be splitting the evening all night long! Doors open at 10PM.

Secure your spot on the dance floor!
::LOW advance ticket alert:: bit.ly/tennis_0719

::new party announcements::⁠
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8/24: TRQPiTECA ft. TYGAPAW * CQQCHiFRUIT * La Spacer * Composuresquad⁠
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8/23: Statement Piece ft. Carista * Madeline * CtrlZora⁠
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8/22: Espiral ft. Moreit * karennoid * sister.spooky⁠
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8/15: FemmeDecks ft. Pretty Privilege * infinityBC (hybrid) * Angelia Word b2b Special Guest⁠
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❇️ advance tix on sale at smartbarchicago.com/events ❇️

Due to circumstances out of our control, smartbar will be closed tonight. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you on the dance floor when we reopen this Thursday!

::new party announcements::

8/17: Things That Go Bump In The Night with Derrick Carter
💬 bit.ly/dcthings_0817

8/8: Club Gauche ft. Mx. Blaire * Tony G * Club Chow
💬 bit.ly/gauche_0808

⭐️ august queen! ⭐️

sweat out the summer - every sunday, all month long!

advance tix on sale now at smartbarchicago.com/events 🎫

your holiday weekend starts now! we've got some very talented friends and residents to keep you dancing all night long 💫

thu :: family matters ft. michael serafini * dj chia pudding * noumenal rave
✺ 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 3𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳!

fri :: dj seinfeld * jaq attaque * kailyn
✺ 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦!

sat :: julia govor * brenda * submerge
✺ 𝘯𝘺𝘤-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘫𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘳, 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘳

sun :: queen! ft. prosumer * michael serafini / hosts: lucy stoole * nico / guest host: annie andrews
✺ 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘫, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳, 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺

🌀 tickets available now: smartbarchicago.com/events 🌀

::new party announcements::

8/10: Chris Cruse * Harry Cross * Chachi Guerrero
🔋 bit.ly/cruse_0810

8/3: Signal Clearance ft. AceMo * Icey Bby * Linquency b2b Wheelbite
🔋 bit.ly/acemo_0803

8/1: Entropic ft. Inquilab * Char * AstroCandy (Live) * Hussain
🔋 bit.ly/entropic_0801

::new party announcements::

8/16: What It Is... ft. Eli Escobar * Shaun J Wright
🌐 bit.ly/eli_0816

8/9: Matrixxman * Justin Aulis Long * Amber Gris
🌐 bit.ly/matrixx_0809

7/25: Public Movement ft. T. Mixwell * Janesita
🌐 bit.ly/publicmove_0725