Move Ya Body: The Birth of House
Jan
23
to Feb 2

Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

Move Ya Body: The Birth of House 2025

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE JANUARY 2025

It was the summer of 1979 and Disco had taken over the world. For the first time, Black, gay and female artists were dominating the charts. But a backlash was brewing. On a July night in 1979, nearly 50,000 White teenagers descended on Chicago’s Comiskey Park for “Disco Demolition Night,” where they destroyed records made by mostly Black artists. Many say that the birth of house music comes from this fateful evening. Mixing cinematic recreation, archival materials, and revelatory interviews with the pioneers of house music, MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE tells this story in a new way, offering a celebration of the power the dance floor has to liberate us all, and an appreciation of the artists that kept the beat going all night long.

The Filmmakers

Elegance Bratton, Director

Chester Algernal Gordon, Producer

Roger Ross Williams, Executive Producer

Geoff Martz, Producer

Siobhan Sinnerton , Executive Producer

Johnny Webb, Executive Producer

Production companies:

Freedom Principle, HiddenLight Productions, Impact Partners

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Ten City and Friends
Nov
22

Ten City and Friends

Ten City and Friends, performing at METRO-Chicago. Grammy Nominated recording group Ten City, performing live with a 14 piece band and the promise of other famous voices of HouseMusic !! Nov 22, 2024 is when its all goin' down!

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HOUSE HEAD LONDON
Oct
26

HOUSE HEAD LONDON

TICKETS for our Househead London Chosen Few and Paris Cesvette party will go on sale via Resident Advisor on Monday 29th July. On Saturday 26th October Chosen Few will be flying in to play an all dayer at Aures, Waterloo alongside Paris Cesvette with other DJs to be announced soon. ALSO: A Chosen Few Special ticket link will be sent out to those that are joining us on Saturday 27th July for our London Calling with Emmaculate. So if you haven’t got your tickets for that yet hurry as these are flying out of the door. #househeadlondon #househead #party #tickets #housemusic — in London, United Kingdom.

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ELEVATED SOUND FRIDAYS @ 95th STREET 'L' STATION
Oct
3
to Oct 24

ELEVATED SOUND FRIDAYS @ 95th STREET 'L' STATION

EVERY FRIDAY IN OCTOBER (4TH, 11TH, 18TH, 25TH) FROM 3PM - 6PM at the RED LINE 95th STREET ‘L’ TRAIN STATION, DJ’S SPIN VINYL FOR TRAVELERS AND REVELERS. CURATED BY D’LECTABLE MUSIC/DJLADYD, THIS MONTH WELCOMES GUESTS: DJ DREEA, DARYLL MELLOWMAN, DJ L-GENIUS, AND NOSHA LUV.

BUILT IN 2022 BY THEASTER GATES/REBUILD FOUNDATION AND NAMED AESOP (An Extended Song of Our People), THE DJ BOOTH IS AN INTERACTIVE ART PIECE IN THE TRAIN STATION THAT PIPES OUT MUSIC INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATION, EVERY FRIDAY RUSH HOUR, IN CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOUSE MUSIC. WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR AND FURNISHED WITH AUTHENTIC PIECES FROM THE JOHNSON PUBLISHING COMPANY OFFICES, THE BOOTH IS A WORK OF ART HOUSING SHELVES OF VINYL AND POLSIHED FEATURES THROUGHOUT.

BE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT BEFORE THIS EXHIBIT ENDS.

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Summer’s Last Dance - Music & Arts Festival
Sep
29

Summer’s Last Dance - Music & Arts Festival

  • 85 Executive Drive Aurora, IL, 60504 United States (map)
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Afterlife Presents:

Summer’s Last Dance - Music & Arts Festival

EDM/ Rock/ Hip Hop/ Dance

-Date: Sept 28th

-Time: 11am - 2am

-Press Questions contact Bobby at: afterlifechi@gmail.com

-Vendors & Artists interested in booths contact Nikho at: afterlifechi@gmail.com

Sounds By: AhmadTheProphet, Anarchitect, Bobby Afterlife, Buddy James, Bvsta b2b Bubzie, Caffeine

Cross, DJ Magix, DJ Rampage, Dj Samy, DJ ThreeJay, Drastiz J, Face the Music, GoodSex, Jovas b2b Kakashi

Lioness, Lucardia, Midroll b2b Khold, Nikho, Pat Fee, Patrick Wayne, Quick Mixin' Nick, Shana

Skampa b2b Jripz, Steven Lion, T. Mixwell, Tsunami, Vona Beats

Yasuken b2b Blacc Prior b2b DRAHS

Hosted By: EDM Chicago, What’s Good Chicago, SwizzleSteve Presents, WRM, Soul’d Out Events

Ultra Vip Package - Includes 1 show poster, 1 Afterlife Snapback, Express Admission, 5pm - 7pm Open Bar & Apps in VIP Section

4 & 6 top tables include 1 bottle of champagne, 8 top tables include 2.

#MusicFestival #LiveMusic #FestivalSeason #MusicLovers #ConcertLife #FestivalVibes #FestivalFun #MusicIsLife #LivePerformance #GoodVibesOnly

Sponsored By: Freshie Tequila Seltzer, Gold Room Chicago, Beatbox, Stella, Flora, Bud Light, Mic Ultra, Nutrl Seltzer & More!

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60 Miles An Hour
Sep
21
to Sep 22

60 Miles An Hour

Thewaywewere presents 60 Miles an Hour and Running

Reggie Corner's 60th Birthday Celebration

Music by MIKE DUNN, QUENTIN HARRIS, JAMIE 3:26

Hosted by Robert Williams

Haven Entertainment Center 7pm - 2am

932 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653

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Sep
14
to Sep 15

Rituals

Chicago local house music Dj’s (Jeliah, Adam Rostek, Dabura, Anna Maria) all play house music and Afro beats with an international dj from Benine west Africa who is leading the Afro house International Movement as a special Guest.

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Addicted to the Needle Tour: 40 Years of House Music
Sep
7
to Sep 8

Addicted to the Needle Tour: 40 Years of House Music

Celebrating 40 Years of House Music. 100% House Music set spinning tracks in chronological order from 1984 - 2024. Experience the evolution of the house music sound we all know and love. Presented by Backstage Room Events and Abracadabra Records. Music Selectors - Junior 'eM & Karma Electra

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North Coast Music Festival
Aug
30
to Sep 1

North Coast Music Festival

Chicagoland's biggest Labor Day Weekend festival returns for it's 14th year with massive art installations, music, and community. Over 90,000 Fans. 150+ Artists from around the world playing house, bass, and trance. 7 Stages. 3 Days. 1 Unforgettable Weekend.   Above & Beyond, Chase & Status, Tchami X Malaa, SIDEPIECE, AC Slater, Acraze, Disco Lines, Dr. Fresch, Anabel Englund, Bijou, Capozzi, Laszewo, Moksi, Sherm, & lots more

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ARC After Dark
Aug
30
to Sep 1

ARC After Dark

An immersive experience celebrating the evolution of House music taking place in over 15 Chicago clubs after ARC fest closes for the night! Party after the fest with global talent.

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ARC Music Festival
Aug
30
to Sep 1

ARC Music Festival

Chicago festival with global reach now in its 4th year of full-on house and techno. Shining a light on Chicago creators and international talents which are one in the same! Festivities from Wednesday before Labor Day weekend until the Monday of. Reserve the whole week to play and take in all that Chicago has to offer. Welcome to OUR HOUSE and OUR HOUSE MUSIC. More info and tickets here: https://arcmusicfestival.com/

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ARC MUSIC FEST POP-UP #2
Aug
21
to Aug 22

ARC MUSIC FEST POP-UP #2

Join House Music 40 and Arc Music Fest for an electrifying pop-up show at Daley Plaza featuring the legendary Green Velvet, also known as DJ Cajmere. Get ready to dance to iconic tracks like "La La Land," "Flash," and "Percolator" as Green Velvet brings his signature sound to the heart of Chicago. Celebrate the rich history of House Music with unforgettable performances and vibrant community vibes. Don't miss this unique event that blends classic beats with modern grooves, showcasing the best of House Music's past and present. #HouseMusic40 #ArcMusicFest #GreenVelvet #DaleyPlaza #ChicagoEvents

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Multiball 3 feat. DJ LADY D / WHODAT (Detroit)
Aug
18

Multiball 3 feat. DJ LADY D / WHODAT (Detroit)

MULTIBALL* is back! Dance, get lifted with us, 22 floors up!

Special guests DJ LADY D and WHODAT (Detroit) join resident Multiballers JOSH AARON, MARTY MARS and DUKE SHIN.

Sound by Void. Unique rooftop views. Space to dance. Credits loaded, select players, hit flippers... tilt warning in effect.

Music starts at 3:00 PM, see you at Vu Rooftop Lounge!

* MULTIBALL is a special series of events curated, produced and promoted by a partnership of underground promoters, currently composed of: WYA CHI?, Green Machine and Bless This Mess.

<3 TICKETS: https://www.thebloxoffice.com/events/2628

All tiers are available. Help us make this event more accessible by purchasing the tier you can afford. Thank you!

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SUMMER SHOW
Aug
17
to Aug 18

SUMMER SHOW

  • 7038 South Harlem Avenue Bridgeview, IL, 60455 United States (map)
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AUDIO SOURCE ENT BRINGS ANOTHER AMAZING CONCERT , PERFORMING LIVE ON STAGE FROM ADONIS RECORDS LABEL , MIKKHIEL AND KYAH . DJS LIVE MIX

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Tortured Soul LIVE at Metro
Aug
16
to Aug 17

Tortured Soul LIVE at Metro

Chicago! Tortured Soul is back Friday, August 16th along with David Sabat, Lady D, and Steve Miggedy Maestro! Live at Metro! Get your tix today before they go up!! $20 Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/85765893/tortured-soul-live-chicago-metrochicagoil

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Beach Rituals
Aug
10

Beach Rituals

Back on the Beach by popular demand on Aug 10; We herald the return of our dear friends @doubletouchofficial Live! Their musical love story is heartwarming, and we are thrilled to catch them on their tour, playing live Piano and drums on the beach for the Season Closing party with us on Aug 10! They are supported by another pair of dear friends @jacqui.mateo (LA), Local rising star @girasole_music and the Rituals debut of @kelila_music playing live flute

Join us for an enchanted beach rituals love affair to close out this amazing season we shared together

Tickets are available rituals.thebloxoffice.com

Food is available for purchase all day

Cabana and picnic table reservations are available if you desire to have your own seated / dancing section of the event to you and your friends (minimum spends with venue apply)

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Luau II
Aug
3

Luau II

Hit’Em Hard Entertainment & The Get Down 8453. Presents:

House Music 40th Anniversary Luau Part 2

You Definitely Don’t Want To Miss This One

This Lineup Is Straight Bananas

August 3 2024

12-10pm

8859 S Ashland Ave

Chicago Illinois 60620

$5 Wristband Donation Payable Via

Zelle: MrDuke1964@gmail.Com

Cash App: $djhitemhard

No Cash Will Be Accepted Under Any Circumstances!!!!!!

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Jus Muzik Radio's 4th Annual Music Fest
Jul
28

Jus Muzik Radio's 4th Annual Music Fest

  • 5300 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL, 60615 United States (map)
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Here comes another year of Love Family & Community! Jus Muzik Radio's 4th Annual Music Fest July 28 2024 12p-9p 53rd & Cottage Grove/Chicago. Soundtrack of the day by JMR residents FoxXxy Noshaluv Wil Jakz Daryll Mellowman Dion Bracken Reg McClain Ron Carroll Jamal Cooper. Free Food & drink, vendors, giveaways, Kidz Korner & more. Chairs, Grills, & Tents are welcomed. SPONSORS & DONATIONS Are accepted. For more info email jusmuzikradio@gmail.com

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Wicker Park Festival
Jul
28

Wicker Park Festival

Wicker Park Festival is Chicago's Best Summer Festival A free all ages event. This year marks the 20th year of the festival. Chip E., The Architect of House Music closes out the festival on Sunday.

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Rituals: House of Sol
Jul
19
to Jul 20

Rituals: House of Sol

☀️🔥Summer of Sol returns in 2024 to commemorate all that we admire about summer, the fiery sun, the warm summer air and being outdoors for a gorgeous Chicago Sunset and dancing under the moon light into the night!

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This season we are elated to celebrate Summer of Sol at The RECESS outdoor Terrace in west loop! We will welcome back our cast of summer performances by ground, aerial performances and fire!🔥

Welcome CHUS to Dance Rituals 🙌🏽

Support :

Adam Rostek

Jeilah

Anna Maria

Nadigirl

Food is available all day!

Table reservations are available as well

Event is outdoor and indoor!

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Soul Of Chicago House Music Fest
Jul
19
to Jul 21

Soul Of Chicago House Music Fest

  • 1901 West Carroll Avenue Chicago, IL, 60612 United States (map)
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SoulJack Digital and The Chicago Teachers Union Foundation invite you to a 3 day House Music Fest. We bring you 3 days of House Music with 2 stages and over 40 Djs playing different types of House Music. This event is free for the whole family along with special raffle prizes and more.

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Soul of Chicago
Jul
19

Soul of Chicago

  • 1901 West Carroll Avenue Chicago, IL, 60612 United States (map)
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Soul Jack Digital and The Chicago Teachers Union Foundation present a free family event July 19-21. 2 stages, Food, Music, and games!! 1901 W Carrol Ave is the place, see you there!!

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