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Smartbar Chicago ::welcome home::
✺ the proof is on the dancefloor
✺ celebrating the underground for over 40 years

www.smartbarchicago.com

smartbar is Chicago’s independent nightclub, celebrating 40+ years of showcasing new and exciting dance music and the most cutting edge DJ’s from around the globe. For more information visit www.smartbarchicago.com. TICKETING
No ticket fees in the Metro Store! We recommend securing your spot on the dance floor in advance. Metro Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 6PM
(open for all Metro events)

10/21/2026

time travel through smartbar: Four Tet in the booth circa 2011 📀

::new party announcements::11/28: Mushroom Jazz ft. Mark Farina * DJ Heather * Michael Serafini11/27: Flowers of Romance...
10/20/2026

::new party announcements::

11/28: Mushroom Jazz ft. Mark Farina * DJ Heather * Michael Serafini

11/27: Flowers of Romance ft. DVS1 * Justin Aulis Long with visuals by Videowaste

get your ticket to the party now at smartbarchicago.com 🪩

::new party announcement::⁠⁠Lucy Stoole & smartbar present.. LADYBEAR 🧸⁠⁠ft. Juliana Huxtable * Ariel Zetina * Mister Ho...
10/15/2026

::new party announcement::⁠
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Lucy Stoole & smartbar present.. LADYBEAR 🧸⁠
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ft. Juliana Huxtable * Ariel Zetina * Mister Hoochiemama ⁠
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with performances by Valentine Addams * Tenderoni * Fantasy Banks⁠
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plus gogo dancers Ari * Marckus * Mush⁠
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hosted by Lucy Stoole * Gnat ✨️⁠
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get ready for the return of LADYBEAR with this stacked lineup! on sale now

🎟️bit.ly/LADYBEAR_1113

10/14/2026

spend your weekend with us 🔊

::new party announcements::11/14: 4trk presents Centrific * Henry Chow * DJ Hyperactive🎫bit.ly/4trk_111411/25: Things Th...
10/13/2026

::new party announcements::

11/14: 4trk presents Centrific * Henry Chow * DJ Hyperactive
🎫bit.ly/4trk_1114

11/25: Things That Go Bump In The Night with Derrick Carter
🎫bit.ly/TTGB_1125

dance with us! tix available now

get to know NYC's own Lady Starlight 💫a true original with far-reaching techno sonics, that has worked even with the lik...
10/12/2026

get to know NYC's own Lady Starlight 💫

a true original with far-reaching techno sonics, that has worked even with the likes of Lady Gaga and Iron Maiden

don't miss a live set from her this friday night for Flowers of Romance alongside Justin Aulis Long and Zona Cinco! tix on sale now

🎫bit.ly/FOR_1016

::this weekend::⁠⁠10/16: Flowers of Romance ft. Lady Starlight (Live) * Justin Aulis Long * Zona Cinco with visuals by V...
10/12/2026

::this weekend::⁠
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10/16: Flowers of Romance ft. Lady Starlight (Live) * Justin Aulis Long * Zona Cinco with visuals by Videowaste⁠
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10/17: Demuir * Andrew Emil * IAMBRANDON⁠
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10/18: Derrick's Birthday Queen! ft. Derrick Carter⁠ * Michael Serafini * Shaun J Wright * Luke Solomon hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico * Sindy Vicious ⁠
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join us on the dancefloor! tix available at smartbarchicago.com/events 🌃

dance with Demuir on saturday 10/17 🔊⁠⁠with remixes for Elrow and A-Trak’s label Fools Gold, a highly successful EP on H...
10/08/2026

dance with Demuir on saturday 10/17 🔊⁠
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with remixes for Elrow and A-Trak’s label Fools Gold, a highly successful EP on Hot Creations, Demuir made sure to spread his music globally! the Toronto-born artist brings his signature funky sound and original productions to smartbar for a night of dancing and getting lost in the music⁠
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don't miss him alongside Andrew Emil and IamBrandon!

🎫bit.ly/demuir_1017

have you experienced one of our legendary Queen! parties?⁠⁠a chicago staple for over 10 years - every sunday at smartbar...
10/07/2026

have you experienced one of our legendary Queen! parties?⁠
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a chicago staple for over 10 years - every sunday at smartbar 👑⁠
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check out what's coming now at the link in our bio - looks highly encouraged 👠⁠
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📷️ Erik Kommer

welcome back to our series Behind The Booth! where we give you a peek into what goes on in the DJ booth and insight into...
10/05/2026

welcome back to our series Behind The Booth! where we give you a peek into what goes on in the DJ booth and insight into some of your favorite artists' selections 💿️⁠
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enter the world of Kitt Vesper: an Oklahoma-born artist who's tastes run far and wide! founder of THE HOT B!T@ # PARTY, her selections are as unique and expansive as her influences - and nothing is off limits⁠
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check out her signature brand of 'eclectic electronica' and don't miss her in the booth for THE HOT B!T@ # HALLOWEEN PARTY at smartbar on 10/31! see you on the dancefloor 💫

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3730 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60613

Opening Hours

Thursday 9pm - 2am
Friday 10pm - 4am
Saturday 10pm - 5am
Sunday 10pm - 4am

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