events

Relax Attack Jazz Series: Imperial Boxmen
After years as a niche acid jazz trio focused on recreating the songs sampled in 90’s hip hop, the Boxmen sound gradually tied in more Afrobeat and the Ethiopiques influences.




CHIRP Night w/ Strapped & Trash Kickers
CHIRP-curated local artists, Whistler cocktails, and the good feeling of supporting independent radio.

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.




Relax Attack Jazz Series: Elisha Organ Trio
Isaiah Jones Jr. (organ), Ben Crino (guitar), Sid Smith IV (drums)

Relax Attack Jazz Series: Jackson/Foster/Spencer
Fred Jackson, Devin Foster, Isaiah Spencer


DJ John Simmons
House music served on a foundation of soul, jazz, funk, and golden era hip-hop


Relax Attack Jazz Series: Kyle Madsen Organ Trio
Kyle Madsen, Doug Ferdinand, Greg Essig


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

Buen Viaje
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.




Relax Attack Jazz Series: Aaron Krings Quartet
Matt Kavanaugh, Christian Sanchez, Aaron Krings, Matt Kellen




Relax Attack Jazz Series: Tiwa Bleu
Gustavo Flores (Tiwa Bleu), Samuel Rodriguez, Richard Gibbs III, Mark Cabinian

"Mermaids & Lazy Activists" Book Release Party
Celebrating the debut novel by Maud Lavin

Relax Attack Jazz Series: Jamal Damien Group
Isaiah Keith (drums), Owen Frankel (bass), Jamal Damien (trumpet)


Buen Viaje
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.


Test Literary Series
a monthly interactive reading series featuring collaborative discussion, supporting a community of writers in Chicago and beyond.

Relax Attack Jazz Series: The JK Collective
Zhivko Zhekov, Joe Powers, Nat Lin, James Kardos



Music We Love
DJs Pauly and Ashina spin House, Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Latin grooves.




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.






Relax Attack Jazz Series: Gustavo Cortiñas Trio
Artie Black - sax / Kitt Lyles - bass / Gustavo Cortiñas - drums

"Manhole For The New Millenium" Chicago Release Show
featuring Temperance Aghamohammadi, Mira Cameron, Kora Dzbinski, and Sara Matson
