events
Buen Viaje
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.
CHIRP Night w/ The Slaps & Sick Day
CHIRP-curated local artists, Whistler cocktails, and the good feeling of supporting independent radio.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Karli Bunn Quartet
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: Vinny Kabat Trio
Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Research & Development
Research & Development is focused on nurturing new sounds, experiences and atmospheres
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.
Undisclosed Sims
with a blistering yet deeply lyrical approach to improvisation and composition…
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Aimee Gwen's Pat Metheny Project
… performing the works of Pat Metheny and other select artists
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Hayden Larsen Quartet
Hayden Larsen, Jesse Jefferis, Kevin Gunawan, Christian Hindratno
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Bonzo Squad
a bold blend of jazz, funk, rock & electronic elements
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Matthew Davis Quintet
Relax Attack… Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation
Relax Attack Jazz Series: The Music Quintet
a group of improvisers formed from alumni of the Oberlin Conservatory
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.
Alex Santilli (of Thee Sacred Souls)
Drummer/percussionist/composer Alex Santilli spons records from 9pm-late
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Azure Main
Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Charlie O'Neill Trio
with Rufus Parenti (sax) and Leo Buczkowski (bass)
Rare Cuts: Valentine’s Day Edition
Rare Cuts is a night celebrating Disco, the genre AND the subculture that paved the way for house music.
Test Literary Series
a monthly interactive reading series featuring collaborative discussion, supporting a community of writers in Chicago and beyond.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Lizzi Trumbore Quintet
Lizzi Trumbore, Millie Ahearn, Nicholas Olynciw, Stephen Parisi, Kabir Dalawari
Music We Love
DJs Pauly and Ashina spin House, Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Latin grooves.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Dave Rempis / Chris Corsano Duo
Dave Rempis continues his ongoing series of saxophone-drum duets 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.
Music That Will Change Your Life w/ DJ Esteban La Groue
Esteban spins records that will change your life!
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Folkus
Every Tuesday & Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
“Bandit” Book Release Party
Sam Plauché’s new tale of Texas tragedy, BANDIT, will be released on January 29th. Join us for readings by Sam and other local authors.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Convection Trio
“…the improvisers have their chemistry on lock by expressing a fine mix of focus and adventure. Hudson-Casanova is genuinely inspired…” – Filipe Freitas, Jazz Trail
CHIRP Night w/ PROBLEMS and Speed Babes
CHIRP-curated local artists, Whistler cocktails, and the good feeling of supporting independent radio.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: GARM
with drummer/organist Isaiah Keith with Rufus Parenti on saxophone, Ben MacDonald on guitar, and Charlie O'Neill on drums
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Erez Dessel Quartet
with Will Greene, Tyler Wagner, Daniel Gayden