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Relax Attack Jazz Series: Clif Wallace (DJ Set)
This week, we’re flipping the script. Instead of a live band, the Relax Attack Jazz Series welcomes drummer, producer, and all-around vibe architect Clif Wallace for an all-vinyl DJ set.
A true multi-hyphenate — drummer, DJ, radio host (WDCB 90.9FM), composer, bandleader, and tastemaker — Clif brings his boundless love of music to every record he spins. His selections move through jazz and beyond, tracing grooves, moods, and rhythms that keep the night alive.
This one’s all about deep cuts, warm sound, and good company.
Test Literary Series (September 2026 Edition)
a monthly series featuring collaborative discussion, supporting a community of writers in Chicago and beyond
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Ben Branda Quartet
Ben Branda is a saxophonist, composer, and educator based in Chicago. Branda's music is rooted deeply in the jazz tradition while also drawing inspiration from soul, R&B, rock and roll, and hip-hop.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
6pm doors / 9pm show / no cover
Printers Row Lit Fest: Offsite Reading Marathon
- Food
6pm doors / 6:15 words / 9pm dance party
Vibes on Logan presents Classics (September 2026 Edition)
DJ D.R.E.A.M. + Shazam Bangles
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Tromblau&FRIENDS + Tromblau DJ Set
Tromblau&Friends:
Tromblau - trombone
Sterling Harris - taps
Brandon Harper - keys
Carmani Edwards - bass
Daniel Gayden - drums
After the band’s set, Tromblau will be spinning vinyl until close.
Every Tuesday and 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 / 21+
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Kehsin Xu
Kehsin Xu - Vocals
Kenthaney Redmond - Flute
Brandon Harper - Piano
Nat Lin - Bass
Frank Morrison - Drums
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
6pm doors / 9pm show / no cover
Buen Viaje (September 2026 Edition)
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.
The Black Poetry Experience
The Silver Cherry Publishing hosts a monthly extension of the celebration of Black voice called The Black Poetry Experience.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Lizzi Trumbore Quartet
Award-winning jazz composer, vocalist, and pianist Lizzi Trumbore is known for her emotive voice, rhythmic drive, and her holistic approach to improvisation. Her compositions create a familiar canvas for new and unexpected ideas to be explored.
She is a published composer/ arranger, emerging jazz educator, and a 2026 recipient of the Luminarts Jazz fellowship.
Every Tuesday and 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 / 21+
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Solar Sails
Jack Macklin - guitar
Aaron Brenton - bass
Ryan Gowdy - drums
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
6pm doors / 9pm show / no cover
Prosperity Room (September 2026 Edition)
RnB, Hip Hop Remixes, Afrobeats, Baile Funk, and more.
Heavy Pressure
Heavy Pressure is a deep dive into potent, high-energy rhythms that will wrap around you like a blanket of music and memories.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Olynciw / Sutton / Bouwsma Trio
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
6pm doors / 9pm show / no cover
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Sofia Koulouvaris Quartet
Saxophonist Sofia Koulouvaris is one of Chicago’s most exciting young jazz voices. A remarkably skilled and expressive player for her age, she studied at DePaul University under master saxophonist Scott Burns and quickly established herself on the local scene. Her growing career already includes work with Soul Message, the Birch Creek Faculty Big Band, and DC & The Love, as well as leading her own quartet.
*Ben Esposito is filling in for Mason on drums!
Every Tuesday and 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 / 21+
Feelgood Saturday - Oct 2026
DJ #Feelgood delivers a night of R&B, Rap, Soul classics and current bangers.
The Whistler Jam (Oct 2026 Edition)
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month for an open jam session, that's welcome to any and all jazz musicians.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Common Ghosts
Common Ghosts is the newest project led by Chicago pianist Erez Dessel. Featuring poet Kai Ihns, violinist Caroline Jesalva, and drummer Colin Dorion, the group strikes at the core of sound and language, deftly weaving together poetry and music and investigating where the two seem to blur into one. They take a multi-directional approach to music, letting cacophony accompany sentimental balladry, but they're never adversarial, often falling into a dense groove that intertwines Ihns' words with the rest of the band.
Every Tuesday and 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 / 21+
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Wills Mckenna's Path
Wills Mckenna- Saxophone, Flute, Effects
Justin Peterson- Bass
Mehtab Kirtan- Drums
Jeff Swanson- Guitar
Molly Rife - Cello
Matthew Wronski- Viola
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
6pm doors / 9pm show / no cover
DJ John Simmons (Oct 2026 Edition)
House music served on a foundation of soul, jazz, funk, and golden era hip-hop
Rare Cuts
Rare Cuts is a night celebrating Disco: the music genre and the subculture that paved the way for house music. Featuring an all-vinyl set by Jackersize, they will dig deep into the classic four-on-the-floor sounds: Italo, psychedelic soul, French house, nu disco, post-disco and new wave.
Feelgood Saturday (September 2026)
DJ #Feelgood delivers a night of R&B, Rap, Soul classics and current bangers.
Citywide Jazz Series: The Chicago Experiment Presents: Titans of Tenor Jazz Cage Match
The Chicago Jazz Festival is presented by DCASE
Raging Opossum Press Book launch with Bridget Gordon
Join us for the Chicago book launch of Bridget Gordon’s new collection, If you know the color of their eyes it’s already too late. Gordon’s work dives into desire, danger, and memory with biting humor and raw vulnerability, drawing from punk, queer, and underground culture.
The evening features a live reading from the book, a conversation and audience Q&A with the author, and a curated musical set to close out the night.
6pm doors / 6:30 words / 9:30pm jam session / no cover
CHIRP Night w/ Parson Dolls and Reva K
CHIRP-curated local artists, Whistler cocktails, and the good feeling of supporting independent radio.
Pleasure Index with DJs Jesse Sandwich & Matte (Aug 2026 Edition)
Saturday night dance party
Van Paugam & Friends
Van Paugam & Friends — A 15-year retrospective on the music, collaborations, and community that influenced Van Paugam’s last decade and a half of living in Chicago.
Celebrating the book-end of his curation of the Whistler’s gallery installed in February, Paugam aims to come full circle with and update to old and new styles for the ever changing times.
Prosperity Room (Aug 2026 Edition)
RnB, Hip Hop Remixes, Afrobeats, Baile Funk, and more.
Jazz Joints
A state of jazz: from nu, cool, spiritual soul, and global, all curated on original analog wax for your Sunday evening by Mano.
genrefluid (August 2026 Edition)
multi-sound music party genrefluid returns to the dance floor with special guest dj Mobee Thicc! plus visuals by the experimental genius of Tamo Activo Proyect!
aaand we’ll be bumpin it extra loud for our fluid queen tigermilk in honor of her birthday!
d a n c e d o w n + m u s i c u p
hosted by tigermilk & featuring Mobee Thicc & visuals by Tamo Activo Proyect
A Matter of Time Zine Release and Open Mic
Back to Print presents A Matter of Time zine release and Open Mic with featured readings from Phoebe Nerem, Antino Art, Summer Dylan, and elizabeth s. tieri. Our zine includes work from over a dozen creatives hand-bound in a hand-stamped, repurposed cover. There will also be cake.
BACK TO PRINT is a publishing apartment of storytellers broadening the world of bookmaking with an offline community of creatives where stories can be crafted, published, and told.
Buen Viaje (August 2026 Edition)
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.
Afterglow
Stretch that summer weekend feeling a little longer. Afterglow keeps things moving Sunday night with disco, funk, and soulful house, curated by harley.wav.
Test Literary Series (Aug 2026 Edition)
a monthly series featuring collaborative discussion, supporting a community of writers in Chicago and beyond
