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Wave Wall Wax at Navy Pier

WAVE WALL WAX 2024 EVERY SATURDAY | MAY 25-AUGUST 31 Chicago’s top DJs playing your favorite house & dance music! Get ready to party! This…

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

ARC Music Festival

ARC Music Festival is taking place August 30 – September 1 at Union Park. After expanding to three days for the first time last year,…

House Music Showcase

FEATURED HOUSE MUSIC 40 ARTISTS Featuring Performances By… Artists listed in alphabetical order. Bad Boy Bill Byron Stingily (Ten City) Chip E. Chuck “The Voice”…

Chicago House Music Festival

The 2024 Chicago House Music Festival will take place Sunday, June 2 from 10am–9pm featuring an incredible lineup of local and international DJs. Headlining the…

Chicago House Music Festival Pre-Party

The Chicago House Music Festival Pre-Party at Navy Pier will showcase Stacy Kidd, Gene Hunt, and more, before the festivities culminate in Millennium Park for…