events
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Millie & The Octagyn Collective
Every Tuesday & Wednesday we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Charles Rumback & King Hippo (DJ set)
Relax Attack looks a little different this evening: we’re featuring jazz DJ sets by King Hippo & Charles Rumback!
DJ John Simmons
Growing up with a foundation in soul, jazz, funk, and golden era hip-hop, DJ John Simmons caught on to House music in the early ‘90s & soon found himself immersed in Chicago’s underground/rave scene.
Cinco de Mayo: George Arthur Calendar (DJ set)
George Arthur Calendar is bringing the Cinco de Mayo cumbia, tropikal, and spicy tunes for a celebration at The Whistler.
The Whistler Jam
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month for an open jam session, that's welcome to any and all jazz musicians.
Test Literary Series
Test Literary Series is a monthly interactive reading series featuring collaborative discussion, supporting a community of writers in Chicago and beyond.
Blesstonio presents: Fusion w/ special guests Jordan Martin & Francine Almeda
𝚃𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝙵𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚆𝚎 𝙰𝚛𝚎 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚎𝚍
Rare Cuts by Jackersize
Rare Cuts is a night celebrating Disco, the genre and the subculture that paved the way for house music.
MOTHERLODE: AN ODE TO SONG
Featuring MV WELLS (Spun Out/Ne-Hi), CHRIS SUTTER (Meat Wave), and Physical Medium
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Twin Talk
Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Arman Sangalang Quartet
Every Tuesday & Wednesday we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Buen Viaje
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.
Transitions w/ DJ Cloudy
An array of lo-fi hip-hop, underground vapor wave, and upbeat dance sounds. Dreamy, upbeat vibes.
Lowercase Lit Reading
Chicago readers examine the weird things they sometimes overlook in life to an EXTREME level. They're observational, musical, and absurd.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Brian Citro Trio
Every Tuesday & Wednesday we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Sarah Clausen Trio
With bassist Tyler Wagner and keyboardist Erez Dessel, Sarah’s original compositions weave driving rhythms and clever counterpoint with innovative improvisational sections.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Pyrography
Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Zachary Finnegan Group (Release Show)
Catch a rising star in the world of jazz trumpet.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Kirby Fellis Quartet
Kirby Fellis is insightful, passionate, spontaneous, and boisterous. His music is reflective of his Caribbean-American roots and embraces the essence of his life, from the pain and sadness of losing his father at the age of four, to the gratitude and passion of being able to perform at events such as Detroit Jazz Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival.
Every Tuesday & Wednesday at the Relax Attack Jazz Series, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover
Flaccid House w/ Kiki Kuamo’o
A night of acid, house, electro, and breakbeats that pulls inspiration from decades of club music.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Dave Rempis/Tyler Damon Duo
This powerful duo encapsulates the hard-working Chicago improvised music scene in a nutshell.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Bowmanville
Bowmanville combines the sensibilities of Hot Club Jazz from 1930s Paris with influences born of Chicago’s global crossroads
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Gustavo Cortiñas Trio
Artie Black, Kitt Lyles, Gustavo Cortiñas
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Trio DASHES
Isaiah Keith (drums), Oliver Scott (piano), Devin Foster (bass)
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Alta Vista
Chet Zenor (guitar), Jakob Heinemenn (bass) Andy Danstrom (drums)
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Tim Daisy & Jon Irabagon
Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Maunu / Kessler / Kirshner
Peter Maunu - guitar/violin
Kent Kessler - bass
Julian Kirshner - drums
CHIRP Night: The Curls, The God Awful Small Affairs
CHIRP-curated local artists, Whistler cocktails, and the good feeling of supporting independent radio.
Relax Attack x The Bridge
"The Bridge" is a transatlantic exchange program featuring musicians from Chicago and France.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Aimee Gwen's Pat Metheny Project
Every Tuesday & Wednesday we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Transitions w/ DJ Cloudy
An array of lo-fi hip-hop, underground vapor wave, and upbeat dance sounds. Dreamy, upbeat vibes.
Buen Viaje
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.
SENDERS
Mike Broers & Chris Kalis are joined by special guests Beau Wanzer and Jeremiah Meece.
Chicago Bookseller Happy Hour
TX-based publisher Deep Vellum is taking a field trip to Chicago for a meet up with authors and other booksellers.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: .VOM
Every Tuesday & Wednesday we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Alvin John Santner Trio
Alvin John Santner (guitar), Marion Mallard (upright bass), Jayden Richardson (drums)
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Guitar for Guaraldi: Spring Fling
Join the Mich Shirey Trio for their third annual Spring Fling performance featuring Vince Guaraldi’s nonseasonal Peanuts songs and other hits!
Test Literary Series
Test Literary Series is a monthly interactive reading series featuring collaborative discussion, supporting a community of writers in Chicago and beyond.
Kenny Reichert Quintet
Reichert is known for his wide-reaching artistic vision and creativity, seeking to expand his boundaries and discover new musical horizons.
Music We Love
DJs Pauly and Ashina spin House, Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Latin grooves.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Kabir Dalawari "Last Call" Album Release Show
Dalawari's artistic vision is to blend traditional Jazz language with a contemporary approach inspired by African, Indian and western roots.
The Whistler Jam
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month for an open jam session, that's welcome to any and all jazz musicians.
Prosperity Room
RnB, Hip Hop Remixes, Afrobeats, Baile Funk, and more; with special guests Blesstonio and Mylo Standards
Music That Will Change Your Life w/ DJ Esteban La Groue
Esteban spins records that will change your friggin’ life!
