A room tuned for sensation - felt, not seen — arrivals bloom, loops trace. There are no headliners, no countdowns, no peaks. Instead, we work with rhythm as architecture: built gently, bent together, held just enough.⁠
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Parties function like a reading — of heat, presence, and proximity. Sometimes a night hums low and sticky, sometimes it spikes into joyful disorder. But always, valuing intimacy over impact, curiosity over performance. Sound is a means of departure - touching whatever the room might want to remember.⁠
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We invite you to enter early, stay long, and tune in. Bring your own presence and let the rest be shaped in motion. Pleasure Index is a condition of co-creation.⁠

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

The Milwaukee Avenue Messenger is a quarterly arts and literary journal that celebrates and serves the vibrant communities and independent DIY artistic tradition of Chicago’s Milwaukee Avenue corridor. Join us for the Fifth Issue Launch Party!

6pm doors / no cover / 21+

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+

Logan Square Listening Club is making its debut at The Whistler!

This month's event will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to Selena’s Amor Prohibido album from beginning to end. Music from other Hispanic artists across all genres will round out the night.

While the album plays, enjoy it however you’d like! Dance, grab a drink, chat between songs, or just sick back and listen. No music expertise required, everyone is welcome to hang out and enjoy music in community.

RSVP here

*Admission is first come, first serve and RSVPs do not guarantee entry.

6pm doors / no cover / 21+

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+

6pm doors, reading, market / 9pm live jazz / no cover / 21+

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

Heavy Pressure is a deep dive into potent, high-energy rhythms that will wrap around you like a blanket of music and memories.

• 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