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::on the horizon::
dance into september with smartbar 🌀
join us all month long for some incredible parties and top-tier artists!
who are you catching this month? 💫
secure your spot on the dancefloor at 🔗
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It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to JoJo Baby who was so near and dear to us all and to many in the drag community.
JoJo’s spirit will go unmatched. His kindness, warmth, and generosity will be sorely missed.
Until we see you on the next dance floor. Rest in peace.
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Today we must say farewell to our dear friend, Teri Bristol. Teri was a big part of the dance music community here in Chicago and we were honored to host her at smartbar, often alongside DJ Psycho-Bitch. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
RIP Teri 💙
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hey y’all—it’s time. this weekend, our doors open for the first time in SIXTEEN MONTHS. 😱 we cannot wait to dance with you.
***we are requiring all patrons to show proof of vaccination in order to attend this weekend’s events. this is subject to change for future shows.
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Thinking of our marginalized brothers and sisters, today. You will always have a safe place on our dance floor.
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huge shoutout to our community - friends, colleagues and devotees to the dance floor - for jumping in to help us save the warehouse. we are proud to be apart of this historic moment! 💙
The birthplace of house music is now an official Chicago landmark. 🎶🎉The Warehouse dance club's resident DJ, Frankie Knuckles, drew inspiration from music genres like disco, R&B, gospel, & techno to create what we now know as house. Visit this landmark at 206 S. Jefferson St.⬇
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wow. y’all really showed up last weekend. we couldn’t feel more loved, and we hope that feeling is shared amongst you all. massive thank you to all the incredible humans who made this possible. let’s do this, and let’s do it with kindness & respect for all.
#wereback
💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
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One day soon we’re gonna have a party so big we’ll be dancing in the streets.
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Thank you, David Mancuso, for laying the foundation for everything we do. You changed the world for the better. Love still saves the day.
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Regardless of who is in office, our doors will always be open and our dance floor will always be a safe place. Start spreading the love.
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❤️We miss home.
Name: Smartbar
Location: Chicago, USA
Regular artists: DJ Heather, Derrick Carter, Honey Dijon, Little Louie Vega
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*heart bursts at the seams* 😍😍😍
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Hey
@BarackObama
, now that you're off the clock, stop on in for some House Music decompression. Got you down +1.
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REMINDER: Due to the continued statewide emergency health order, we are requiring all patrons to show proof of vaccination in order to attend tonight’s event.
That said, we can’t wait to see you for
@metrochicago
’s grand reopening 🥰
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We stand in solidarity behind our BIPOC family, which includes many of our artists, residents, staff, and fans––without them, their art and their passion, there would be no smartbar. (1/3)
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Just announced and on sale now!
@questlove
will be spinning an All-Prince DJ Set on Friday, November 1st! Special guest
@shazam_bangles
will be in tow...Tickets are on sale THIS MINUTE:
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Every night at 11pm we play Percolator on the
@funktionone
just to keep the system fresh
Who you listening to at 10:45pm on a Wednesday night in Quarantine?
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we really REALLY 💜 drag!
join us for the second installment of Chicago Loves Drag: CHICAGO REALLY LOVES DRAG!
A Benefit for Our Trans & Drag Family in Tennessee & Beyond on Saturday June 3rd
🎟️ ⇢
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"Smartbar delivers on its reputation as one of the best clubbing experiences on the planet, with pitch perfect soundsystems whipping every corner of the basement into feverish movement" 💙
@Mixmag
“I think Chicago's witnessing a rebirth”
@arcmusicfest
is a landmark event that the city’s dance music community has been waiting for
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Tonight we’re celebrating the life and legacy of the late Frankie Knuckles at our annual
#ForFrankie
event. Featuring
@blucu
,
@DJRONTRENT
and more. 10PM // Tickets:
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Just announced and on sale now…
@hi_mija
will be paying Chicago a visit on September 20th and residents
@arielzetina
and
@olintechno
will be going b2b to join her. We’d highly suggest you get your tickets now:
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Announcement! We’re offering FREE admission for any furloughed Federal employees to Saturday’s Lake Effect with
#MoodIISwing
and
@djheather
. Just bring proof of employment and we’ll take care of ya!
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rest in peace DJ Deeon
💙 your legacy of bangin tracks will live on 💙
we will miss you
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Hey
@BarackObama
we’ve got you on the list with a +1 all day tomorrow if you wanna swing by our little 23-hour shindig.
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come thru tonight. Chez & Ron are spinning together for the first time in over 15 years and we’ll have some tickets at the door and we just really missed you, ok????
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Guess who came in at
#10
on the
@residentadvisor
Top 100 DJs of 2016 poll? Our own
@blackmadonnachi
! Congrats!
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🔊welcome back mike servito from new york this saturday night. influenced by detroit's underground, you're going to want to get your 🍑 down to the dance floor.
come early and stay late with sets from justin aulis long + nishkosheh 💙
::adv tix::
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Big news...
(1/4) UPDATE: Across 9 months, independent venues have called upon our elected officials for help to
#SaveOurStages
. *Photo by
@JoshuaMellin
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As you probably know,
@QueenChicagoSB
is as much a community as it is a Sunday night party reminiscent of Chicago's house music glory days. People come out to see and be seen, but also to support and love one another in a place they feel comfortable and free. (1/3)
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The week of the 23-hour party is upon us and we’re ready to share the set times!
REMINDER - advance tickets are only $20 and save you money at the door:
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Just announced!
@si_bonobo
brings his OUTLIER series to Chicago on July 6th! Ft.
@blucu
,
@DJ_BORING
,
@quanticmusic
(DJ set),
@juanmaclean
(DJ set),
@Machine_Drum
and a DJ set from Bonobo himself all at the beautiful Lakefront Green at
@ThtrOnTheLake
! Info:
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::it's back y'all::
a special event that's near and dear to our hearts.
come set your clocks to some great music...
🌝🌅🌚
🔗 tickets here: 🔗
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::new residents announcement::
we’re thrilled to welcome brenda, madeline and dj hyperactive to our repertoire of amazing residents.
we’re also excited to establish our 2023 guest residency lineup.
read more about our residents:
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No shame in a lil’ disco nap
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One time someone played Journey at a staff party. Does that count?
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We’d host if you need a room...
San Francisco, October 27, 1995.
Let’s do this line-up again...
@blucu
@lukesolomon
(Solamon)
@Ralph2020Vision
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Your 2nd annual 23-Hour Party People lineup is here!
Advance tickets on sale now:
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Just announced! Our annual
#ForFrankie
event benefitting The Frankie Knuckles Foundation is going down on January 14 w/
@QueenChicagoSB
,
@blackmadonnachi
and more:
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We’re throwing a 23-hour party and you should be here. November 4-5. More info:
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Today is the day we celebrate as Frankie Knuckles Day. We remember him with deep affection and gratitude.
#FKALWAYS
http://t.co/BVq2hMUHHJ
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Just announced and on sale now!
@NinaKraviz
will be here on 12/22! Tix purchased for her March date are valid!
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.
@blucu
and
@HONEYDIJON
will be spinning [mostly] disco jams all night Wednesday. You can show up late to Thanksgiving dinner at mom’s.
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In a parallel universe you know we’d have your back tonight. Been missing our Sunday
@QueenChicagoSB
family like crazy. And you 🖤
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Can not wait to host
@hi_mija
on Thursday night with residents
@arielzetina
and
@olintechno
going b2b:
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Yes,
@SheaCoulee
is going to be on Drag Race Season 9. Yes,
@SheaCoulee
is hosting
@QueenChicagoSB
tomorrow. Yes, you should come.
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:: we want to keep everyone safe and healthy before the holidays, we will see you soon ::
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Frankie Knuckles; first booked to DJ at Smart Bar, forever resident DJ of Smart Bar.
http://t.co/AB6yExUmnJ
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Just announced!
@si_bonobo
will be doing a DJ set right here in smartbar on November 16:
Tickets on sale NOW!
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🔥🔥🔥 lots of parties returning 🔥🔥🔥
• what it is… with
@kink303
&
@shaunjwright
• loose ends with
@blucu
&
@harry_jpeg
• teklife with
@RP_BOO_
,
@DJTAYE
, Jana Rush, &
@djmanny_music
lock in them advance tickets y'alllll |
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Dance floor is open and free all night til 5am. Come have some fun with us. It's our 35th anniversary.
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PRESIDENTIAL ALERT
This is A TEST of the National Black Madonna Alert System.
@blackmadonnachi
will be home Friday evening. Immediate action required:
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Happiest of birthdays to our resident DJ, international liaison, and scary feminist boogeywoman
@blackmadonnachi
! See ya next weekend!
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November 2nd - November 3rd.
23 Hour Party People Returns.
Stay tuned.
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Set times are here! Get your schedule ready for Saturday/Sunday’s 23-hour party!
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Just announced!
@DefectedRecords
USA on November 9th with
@blucu
+
@ukmele
+
@djsamdivine
!
Tickets on sale now:
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Just announced!
@its1833
welcomes
@teklife57
takeover with
@Machine_Drum
+
@DJ_Spinn
+ DJ Manny + DJ Tre on 12/30! Tickets available now:
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can't wait to see you back on the dancefloor this weekend in our beloved basement!
Derrick Carter
@blucu
goes all night tonight while
@LouieVeganyc
does the same on Saturday.
@QueenChicagoSB
welcomes Brawther to close out opening weekend.
Tix always available at the door!
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Things we know about
@blucu
’s birthday
@QueenChicagoSB
on Sunday:
1. He likes Red Velvet Cake
2. Cakes must be baked with love
3. Frosting should also be included
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We’re giving away a round-trip train ticket to Detroit for our
@MovementDetroit
pre-party to one lucky winner:
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we heart you so hard 💚💚💚 perfectly stated.
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🏡 there's no place like smartbar🏡
Jason Pickleman graphic designer, art collector, and regular smartbar dancer designed this poster
He designed the sign above the front door 20+ years ago
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Due to travel issues,
@DJHellOfficial
will not be able to make it to Chicago tonight, but as luck would have it, our very own
@blackmadonnachi
is in town to man the booth in his stead. Refunds available at the point of purchase if you want them, but we don’t advise missing this!
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Omar S, the best, in the house tonight with Specter and Sevron 🚗
::tickets avail at door::
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We’ve got
@DefectedRecords
taking over this weekend with
@rivastarr
@FerreckDawn
and
@djjohnsimmons
! Get your advance tickets:
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By dancing together we form communities and coalitions, and strengthen our identities---as we have through disco, & later, house & techno.
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