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SLIDE AWAY 2026Music

SLIDE AWAY 2026

Doors @ 5PM, Performance @ 6PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

RockPopElectronic
May 23
6:00 PM
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Club CribMusic
California Clipper·Humboldt Park

Club Crib

Club Crib at the California Clipper. Every time we have the band on stage, the energy is beautiful, and the crowd can't get enough, RnB, Soul, Jazz, and improv with some of the city's most talented musicians.

R&b / SoulJazz / BluesImprov
May 23
7:00 PM
The 27th Annual Grabby AwardsEvent
Metro·Wrigleyville

The 27th Annual Grabby Awards

Saturday, May 23 Justfor.fans P resents… The 27th Annual Grabby Awards Hosted by Chi Chi LaRue * Sister Roma Tickets available at grabbyawards.com / 18 & Over / Doors: 6pm / Ceremony: 7pm-10pm

May 23
7:00 PM
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BIOLÓGICA Y SU COMBO // FACHOSOMusic
Lemon·West Town

BIOLÓGICA Y SU COMBO // FACHOSO

Get ready for a night of infectious grooves and sultry vibes with BIOLÓGICA Y SU COMBO, a vibrant force in Chicago's Latin Jazz scene. Known for intertwining classic rhythms like chachachá, mambo, and bossa nova; the band pushes boundaries by embracing th...

Jazz / Blues
May 23
7:30 PM
BIOLÓGICA Y SU COMBOMusic
Lemon·West Town

BIOLÓGICA Y SU COMBO

Get ready for a night of infectious grooves and sultry vibes with BIOLÓGICA Y SU COMBO, a vibrant force in Chicago's Latin Jazz scene. Known for intertwining classic rhythms like chachachá, mambo, and bossa nova; the band pushes boundaries by embracing th...

Jazz / Blues
May 23
7:30 PM
SOLD OUT - Graham ParkerMusic
SPACE·Evanston

SOLD OUT - Graham Parker

Stereotyped early in his career as the quintessential angry young man, Graham Parker was one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters to emerge from Englands pub rock scene in the early 70s.His band Graham Parker and The Rumour, originally his backing band of pub rock all-stars, began their career with their debut Howlin Wind in 1976 which led to a cult-like following of devoted fans.After delivering Squeezing Out Sparks in 1979, which was a smash with critics and won him a larger audience in the United States, Parker courted a crossover career with solo projects such as 1982s Another Grey Area and 1985s Steady Nerves and he has been touring solo ever since.Parker unexpectedly reunited his original backing band The Rumour in 2011, in part due to the intervention of longtime fan and filmmaker Judd Apatow, who made the group a plot point in his film This Is Forty. After appearing in the movie, the group recorded an album of new material, Three Chords Good, which arrived in November 2012.Parker and The Rumour took advantage of their new place in the spotlight by touring America and the UK, but shortly thereafter The Rumour reunion came to an end.Parker has been touring his solo acoustic show since 2017, and recently had a new song, Love Comes, placed in the Judd Apatow produced and directed HBO show Crashing.

FreeRockPop
May 23
8:00 PM
Trap BingoMusic

Trap Bingo

Doors open at 8PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 21 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Hip Hop
May 23
8:00 PM
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Ruidoteca Presents - Cumbia Sin Fronteras AfterpartyEvent
Empty Bottle·Ukrainian Village

Ruidoteca Presents - Cumbia Sin Fronteras Afterparty

Doors: 9PM / 21+Join us for the Cumbia Sin Fronteras after party at the iconic Empty Bottle and celebrate an incredible art exhibition with us on the dance floor. Throughout the night, well be showcasing artwork from the exhibition on screenhighlighting the powerful connection between art and Cumbia culture. Were also thrilled to welcome Sonido Movil Santander and Queen B for their Ruidoteca debut, bringing their signature sonidero style to the night along side Chicago OG cumbia DJs @charlydechicago @ocelomaitl Como siempre, los esperamos en la pista de baile con mucho amor.

May 23
9:00 PM
RECESSION INDICATORMusic
Lincoln Hall + Schubas·Lincoln Park / Lakeview

RECESSION INDICATOR

Recession Indicator is Chicago's beloved dance party celebrating the iconic dancefloor anthems of the late-2000s and early-2010s. DJ Moonlanding and DJ Sara Kay return to Lincoln Hall this Memorial Day Weekend with a joyfully feral mix of: Recession-Era Pop Big Room EDM Indie Dance More!? Tickets are priced like it's 2007: $5 for the first batch of tickets, and $10 once those are gone. Economic Relief Happy Hour 50% Off Drink Specials 8-9pm Draft Margarita ———- $6.50 Draft Beer —————– $4.50 Guava Berry Collins — $6.50 Important Note: This event is intended to be a safe space for people of all backgrounds to let loose and dance their butts off. We won't tolerate any bigotry, racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, or overtly douchey behavior (so don't even try it buster!)

Electronic
May 23
9:00 PM

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