Each year on New Year's Eve, The Whistler highlights our hottest new resident DJs and monthly parties. This year we present ALWAYS.

Powered by the collective We Hate Clubs, ALWAYS is an open format party bringing together a love for music, photography, fashion, and culture with the goal of curating unique events for a diverse crowd.⁠ Highlighted by resident DJs 1981 Tokyo and Ryan Moses, and in-house photographers, it’s ALWAYS a great time.

Ryan Moses has been rocking shows all over the country with his flawless mixing skills. No matter the event, Ryan always provides the right tunes to create an eclectic vibe. 1981 Tokyo's club hits have been played all over the world and he's been featured on radio shows like the popular Soulection Radio.

NYE tickets include 3 drinks (2 drink tickets + midnight toast) and guaranteed entry. Drink tickets are good for any Whistler menu item or highball/spirit $13 and under. A full menu of non-alcoholic options is also available.

The Whistler cocktail menu on NYE will feature staff favorites from 2023 and premiere new cocktails for the coming year.

The Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs. Their award-winning cocktail program features an always-changing menu of classics, contemporary favorites, and Whistler originals. Awards include 2019 Chicago Reader "Best Bar", 2016 Time Out Chicago "Bar of the Year", GQ Magazine's "25 Best Cocktail Bars in America".