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    • Address /
      3730 N. Clark St
      Chicago, IL 60613
      United States
      United States of America
        United States of America
    • Aka /
      Smart Bar
    • Capacity /
      400
    • Phone /
      (773) 549-0203
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    • Followers /

      1,177

  • Upcoming events

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    • 2019-02-16T00:00

      Sat, 16 Feb 2019 /

      The Soft Machine with Mike Huckaby / Justin Aulis Long / Nishkosheh

      Mike Huckaby, Justin Aulis Long, Nishkosheh

      25 Attending

    • 2019-02-17T00:00

      Sun, 17 Feb 2019 /

      Queen! with Derrick Carter / Michael Serafini / Garrett David

      Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Garrett David

      3 Attending

    • 2019-02-21T00:00

      Thu, 21 Feb 2019 /

      Aathee presents Recess with Brandon Latta / Josh Naster / Hootie / Hopscotch

      Brandon Latta, Josh Naster, Hootie, Hopscotch

      5 Attending

    • 2019-02-22T00:00

      Fri, 22 Feb 2019 /

      Nightmares on Wax / Turtle Bugg / Merrick Brown

      Nightmares on Wax, Turtle Bugg, Merrick Brown

      23 Attending

    • 2019-02-23T00:00

      Sat, 23 Feb 2019 /

      Slack with Ryan James Ford / Olin

      Ryan James Ford, Olin

      5 Attending

    • 2019-03-01T00:00

      Fri, 01 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Oktave with Anna / Brenda

      ANNA, Brenda

      53 Attending

    • 2019-03-02T00:00

      Sat, 02 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: TRQPITECA with K-Hand / La Spacer / Cqqchifruit / Cedeño

      K-HAND, La Spacer, CQQCHIFRUIT, Cedeño

      4 Attending

    • 2019-03-03T00:00

      Sun, 03 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Queen! with Lori Branch / Michael Serafini / Garrett David

      Lori Branch, Michael Serafini, Garrett David

      1 Attending

    • 2019-03-07T00:00

      Thu, 07 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Manifest with Chachi Guerrero / Carolina Arroba (Live) / Blu 9 / Abigail

      Chachi Guerrero, Carolina Arroba, Blu 9, Abigail

      3 Attending

    • 2019-03-08T00:00

      Fri, 08 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Diamond Formation with Madam X / Itsï (Live) / Delilac / Ariel Zetina

      Madam X, Itsï, Delilac, Ariel Zetina

      4 Attending

    • 2019-03-09T00:00

      Sat, 09 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Julia Govor / Hiroko Yamamura

      Julia Govor, Hiroko Yamamura

      4 Attending

    • 2019-03-10T00:00

      Sun, 10 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Queen! with Derrick Carter / Michael Serafini / Garrett David / Simon Black

      Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Garrett David, special performance by Simon Black

      1 Attending

    • 2019-03-14T00:00

      Thu, 14 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Research & Development with Jasmine Infiniti / Hi-Vis / RĀQ E.G. / Professor Wreck

      Jasmine Infiniti, Hi-Vis, RĀQ E.G, Professor Wrecks

      3 Attending

    • 2019-03-15T00:00

      Fri, 15 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: The Soft Machine with Marie Davidson (Live) / Angelica / MTZ

      Marie Davidson, Angelica, MTZ

      13 Attending

    • 2019-03-17T00:00

      Sun, 17 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Queen! with Derrick Carter / Lauren Flax (Live) / Michael Serafini / Garrett David

      Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Garrett David, special guest Lauren Flax

      2 Attending

    • 2019-03-21T00:00

      Thu, 21 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Chaotica presents: DnB with Chrissy Tee / Diskokitty / Bio-Booster

      Chrissy Tee, Diskokitty, Biobooster

      2 Attending

    • 2019-03-22T00:00

      Fri, 22 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Defected USA with Sam Divine / Monki / Jess Bays

      Sam Divine, Monki, Jess Bays

      4 Attending

    • 2019-03-24T00:00

      Sun, 24 Mar 2019 /

      Daphne 2019: Queen! with Madeline / Michael Serafini / Garrett David

      Michael Serafini, Garrett David, special guest Madeline

      1 Attending

    • 2019-03-27T00:00

      Wed, 27 Mar 2019 /

      Front Left Speaker: A Daytime Series with Lady D / T. Mixwell / Czboogie / B-Side

      DJ Lady D, T. Mixwell, Czboogie, B-Side

      1 Attending

    • 2019-03-31T00:00

      Sun, 31 Mar 2019 /

      Queen! with Derrick Carter / Michael Serafini / Garrett David

      Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Garrett David

      1 Attending

    • 2019-04-06T00:00

      Sat, 06 Apr 2019 /

      Kevin Saunderson / Phillip Stone

      Kevin Saunderson, Phillip Stone

      2 Attending

    • 2019-04-19T00:00

      Fri, 19 Apr 2019 /

      Oktave with Luke Slater / Jeff Derringer

      Luke Slater, Jeff Derringer

      13 Attending

    • 2019-05-10T00:00

      Fri, 10 May 2019 /

      Leon Vynehall / More TBA - Chicago

      Leon Vynehall

      23 Attending


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    Chicago's smartbar is one of the United States' most important night clubs. The 400 capacity venue opened in 1982, and has become the beating heart of the city's dance music scene. Many of Chicago's most respected DJs have held residencies at the club: Frankie Knuckles, The Black Madonna and Derrick Carter just to name three. Today the club mixes musically diverse local talent with a range of internationally famous guests.

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    • Thu, 13 Sep 2018

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      The Black Madonna brings We Still Believe back to the US

      Honey Dijon will join her at dates across the country, including back-to-back sets in New York and Los Angeles.

    • Thu, 9 Aug 2018

      17 comments

      Mount Kimbie to mix the next DJ-Kicks

      The next instalment in the !K7 Records series is coming next month.

    • Sat, 30 Sep 2017

      5 comments

      Chicago DJ mentor program returns to support female-identifying and non-binary music enthusiasts

      The second edition of Walking & Falling, organized by Sassmouth, Kiddo, Ariel Zetina and Jarvi, happens next week.

    • Fri, 29 Sep 2017

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      Argot turns five with eight-track American Dance Music compilation

      The Black Madonna, Noncompliant and Todd Osborn all feature on the collection, which is out in October.

    • Wed, 9 Aug 2017

      8 comments

      Hunee and Antal tour the US for Rush Hour's 20th anniversary

      They'll be joined by Ron Trent and Dream 2 Science during five coast-to-coast gigs this fall.

    • Fri, 30 Jun 2017

      10 comments

      RA brings Helena Hauff to the US for first stateside club shows

      We're working alongside promoters in Boston, New York and Chicago to host three parties with the Hamburg DJ in July.

    • Thu, 20 Apr 2017

      1 comment

      The Nite Owl Diner starts new sub-label, Cool Ranch

      Launching next month, the new outlet is for hand-stamped, vinyl-only releases of "jackin' Chicago disco house."

    • Tue, 24 Jan 2017

      1 comment

      Nina Kraviz, Jane Fitz booked for smartbar's Daphne series

      The Chicago club's female and non-binary focused series includes appearances from Elysia Crampton, K-HAND and The Black Madonna.



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    • Thu, 14 Feb 2019 Permalink

      Kai Alce lines up NDATL ten-year parties with Marcellus Pittman, Specter, Mike Huckaby

      Alce will celebrate a decade of quality house records on NDATL starting Friday at smartbar with Marcellus Pittman and Specter. He'll be joined by Patrice Scott in LA Saturday and Mike Huckaby in St. Petersburg March 9th.

    • Tue, 15 Jan 2019 Permalink

      Leon Vynehall announces worldwide DJ-Kicks tour, shares new track

      The UK producer has lined up gigs in Europe, Canada and the states through spring. The release of his DJ-Kicks mix is just around the corner, and he's just put out an exclusive from the set called "Ducee's Drawbar."

    • Fri, 02 Nov 2018 Permalink

      Ben UFO to play Miami, DC and Chicago

      The Hessle Audio cofounder will head stateside next week for three back-to-back gigs.

    • Wed, 26 Sep 2018 Permalink

      Tin Man tours the US, Canada and Mexico

      The acid techno hardware wizard kicks off his tour today with a gig in San Francisco, and he'll be traveling the continent through the end of October.

    • Wed, 05 Sep 2018 Permalink

      Lena Willikens lines up stateside DJ gigs and Phantom Kino Ballett shows

      Her latest trip to North America includes four performances of Phantom Kino Ballett, her project with Sarah Szczesny. Its soundtrack will be released this month.

    • Tue, 04 Sep 2018 Permalink

      Chicago's smartbar plans its second annual 23-hour party for November

      The event, which starts at 7 AM on Saturday the 3rd, will feature The Black Madonna, Olin, Michael Serafini, Eris Drew and more in smartbar, while Metro upstairs serves as a chill-out room with Chris Widman and others.

    • Wed, 29 Aug 2018 Permalink

      DJ Richard heads to Chicago in September

      The Providence-based purveyor of gloomy techno and house, whose third LP recently landed on Dial, will play The Soft Machine night at smartbar on Saturday the 15th, with Justin Aulis Long and Kiddo on local support.

    • Fri, 10 Aug 2018 Permalink

      Dorisburg lines up four stateside gigs

      The Swedish purveyor of deep, heady techno and house is due to DJ in southern Pennsylvania (for Honcho's Summer Campout), Boston, Toronto and Chicago later this month.



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    • Sat, 03 May 14

      DJ Pierre - Justin Long at smartbar

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    • Fri, 25 Apr 14

      Oktave and Movement present an Official Movement Pre-Party Ben Sims & Jeff Derringer at smartbar

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    • Fri, 11 Apr 14

      Akufen - Noleian Reusse - Mantas Steles at smartbar

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    • Fri, 11 Apr 14

      Akufen - Noleian Reusse - Mantas Steles at smartbar

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    • Thu, 10 Apr 14

      Kink (Live) - Nate Seider at smartbar

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    • Sat, 05 Apr 14

      Oktave with Truncate, Jeff Derringer, and Special Guest DJ Hyperactive at smartbar

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    • Fri, 21 Mar 14

      Waze & Odyssey - Chris E Pants - Ghosts of Venince at smartbar

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    • Fri, 14 Mar 14

      SPORK! with Fred Everything - Karl Almaria - T. Mixwell at smartbar

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