events
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Erez Dessel Quartet
with Will Greene, Tyler Wagner, Daniel Gayden
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
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: 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
“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: Folkus
Every Tuesday & Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.
Music That Will Change Your Life w/ DJ Esteban La Groue
Esteban spins records that will change your life!
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: Dave Rempis / Chris Corsano Duo
Dave Rempis continues his ongoing series of saxophone-drum duets at the Whistler.
Music We Love
DJs Pauly and Ashina spin House, Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Latin grooves.
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Lizzi Trumbore Quintet
Lizzi Trumbore, Millie Ahearn, Nicholas Olynciw, Stephen Parisi, Kabir Dalawari
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Charlie O'Neill Trio
with Rufus Parenti (sax) and Leo Buczkowski (bass)
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Azure Main
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.
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.
Undisclosed Sims
with a blistering yet deeply lyrical approach to improvisation and composition…
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: The Music Quintet
a group of improvisers formed from alumni of the Oberlin Conservatory
Buen Viaje
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.
Mutzabaugh / Pinto / Deitemyer Trio (record release show)
Volume 2 record release show!
Relax Attack Jazz Series: Julia Danielle Quartet
with Kenny Reichert, Simon Ciaccio, TJ Thompson
Test Literary Series
a monthly interactive reading series featuring collaborative discussion, supporting a community of writers in Chicago and beyond.
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.
Flaccid House w/ Kiki Kuamo’o
A night of acid, house, electro, and breakbeats that pulls inspiration from decades of club music.
Excursions w/ DJs Cordell Johnson, James Vincent
Excursions is an exploration into the diverse sounds of deep house music in Chicago.
DJ ZZZosma
ZZZosma is an all vinyl DJ whose favorite genres to spin include soul, disco, funk, hip hop & house
Research & Development
Research & Development is focused on nurturing new sounds, experiences and atmospheres
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: Greg Wahl Quintet featuring Julia Minkin
with Andrew Sudhibhasilp (guitar), Matt Ulery (bass), and Devin Drobka (drums)