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Poetry Night at The Whistler

Poetry Night at The Whistler

Independent local night out.

Empire Productions, Chicagoland Hardcore, and Spark'd present... Unmerciful Cannibal Abortion Opium Death Annihilation Principle $20 ADV // $26 DOS- All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.

Empire Productions, Chicagoland Hardcore, and Spark'd present... Unmerciful Cannibal Abortion Opium Death Annihilation Principle. $20 ADV // $26 DOS- All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.

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FSC in collaboration with Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presents a performance with FRANCESCO CAVESTRI Wednesday May 20th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA. Francesco Cavestri (born 2003) is an Italian pianist, composer, and music communicator. A graduate with top honors in Jazz Piano from the Conservatory of Bologna, he also studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York, where he received several scholarships. He has released three albums, including Early17 (2022), featuring Fabrizio Bosso, and IKI – Bellezza Ispiratrice (Universal Music Italia), with Paolo Fresu. His music has been presented on tour across Italy and internationally, with performances at venues and festivals such as Blue Note Milano, Smalls Jazz Club (New York), Wally's Jazz Club (Boston), Casa del Jazz (Rome), and JazzMi. Cavestri was named Musica Jazz's youngest "New Talent of the Year" (2023) and was selected for Forbes Under 30 Italy (2025). A Steinway & Sons Artist and Ambassador, he is also active as a music communicator, collaborating with the educational association Il Jazz Va a Scuola.

FSC in collaboration with Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presents a performance with FRANCESCO CAVESTRI Wednesday May 20th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA. Francesco Cavestri (born 2003) is an Italian pianist, composer, and music communicator. A graduate with top honors in Jazz Piano from the Conservatory of Bologna, he also studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York, where he received several scholarships. He has released three albums, including Early17 (2022), featuring Fabrizio Bosso, and IKI – Bellezza Ispiratrice (Universal Music Italia), with Paolo Fresu. His music has been presented on tour across Italy and internationally, with performances at venues and festivals such as Blue Note Milano, Smalls Jazz Club (New York), Wally's Jazz Club (Boston), Casa del Jazz (Rome), and JazzMi. Cavestri was named Musica Jazz's youngest "New Talent of the Year" (2023) and was selected for Forbes Under 30 Italy (2025). A Steinway & Sons Artist and Ambassador, he is also active as a music communicator, collaborating with the educational association Il Jazz Va a Scuola.

This event is 17+. All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine.

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Dorian's Presents Rhizal Live at 8PM Happy Hours 6-8pm Nightly No reservations ~ 6pm – 2am 21+ $5 Cover @ 8PM Chicago's Rhizal is a groove-centered indie jazz quintet with a distinctive sonic architecture. The group features Paul Roots on drums, Mike Niebling on tabla, Tim Seisser on bass, Olya Prohorova on violin, and Yaron Goldman on saxophone. Rhizal plays an all-original repertoire that explores modal melodies, odd time signatures and searing improvisations.

8pm doors // 21+

Introducing the 65 north pickers, a high-energy bluegrass quartet that fuses the drive of traditional bluegrass with the exploratory spirit of jam band improvisation. fronted by mandolin player jake, banjoist nate, guitarist quinton, and bassist tali, this quartet is renowned for their lightning-fast picking and impressive improvisation. Their high-energy performances feature incredible original compositions that merge bluegrass with the nostalgic vibes of classic festival music, where the essence of the Grateful Dead meets the psychedelic flair of Jimi Hendrix. With listeners dancing out of their chairs and captivated by the music, 65 north pickers create an unforgettable experience that keeps fans coming back for more. Chicago Bluegrass Ringers Wrist Workout make their live debut right here at Martyrs'!

18+

Introducing the 65 north pickers, a high-energy bluegrass quartet that fuses the drive of traditional bluegrass with the exploratory spirit of jam band improvisation. fronted by mandolin player jake, banjoist nate, guitarist quinton, and bassist tali, this quartet is renowned for their lightning-fast picking and impressive improvisation. Their high-energy performances feature incredible original compositions that merge bluegrass with the nostalgic vibes of classic festival music, where the essence of the Grateful Dead meets the psychedelic flair of Jimi Hendrix. With listeners dancing out of their chairs and captivated by the music, 65 north pickers create an unforgettable experience that keeps fans coming back for more. Chicago Bluegrass Ringers Wrist Workout make their live debut right here at Martyrs'!

Adam Burke hosts two of Chicago's best stand-ups stretching their comedic legs with extended, 30 minute sets.