Editorial Reviews Archive

  • It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Labor Day Weekend of Music Mayhem!

    It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Labor Day Weekend of Music Mayhem!

    Afro’s, vampires, yachts, star djs, birthday celebrations, and “rock meets the charleston” all abound at a hip venue near you this weekend, so hold on to your howls of joy for the moment, and take a look at what’s on offer… Thursday, Sept 2nd Fresh...

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  • Rock, Pop, Soul, Funk, Techno, Electro, Italo Disco, Reggae, House ‘n’ Acid…You Name It, It’s All Here This Weekend!

    Rock, Pop, Soul, Funk, Techno, Electro, Italo Disco, Reggae, House ‘n’ Acid…You Name It, It’s All Here This Weekend!

    There’s a wide selection of dance action this week in Chicago’s multifarious clubs bringing clubbers the very best in dance across all genres of music…so get out, and get down, what’s holding you back! Thursday, August 26th House with DJ Lego at Victor Hotel, north...

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  • Attention All Clubbers – Chicago Dancefloors Are HOT This Weekend!

    Attention All Clubbers – Chicago Dancefloors Are HOT This Weekend!

    Friday, August 20th Dance music icon Alexander Robotnick – alias Marurizio Dami – has landed in Chicago to help electro mentor-masterminds Kompute Musik celebrate their 10th Anniversary with a special shindig at Smart Bar tonight. Regarded as a cult figure in global clubland, Robotnick began...

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  • Fooooooam Paaaaaarty!

    Fooooooam Paaaaaarty!

    And maybe you will be left foaming at the mouth when you feast your eyes on the dance action hitting Chicago at the close of this week. From Ladies Night to Car Wash to Star-studded DJs there’s gonna be a rave somewhere near you to...

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  • It’s Drums, Guitar & Bass vs DJs, Decks, & Dance!

    It’s Drums, Guitar & Bass vs DJs, Decks, & Dance!

    For those who love a bit of traditional drums, guitar and bass, and all things in between, will be in for a treat at Lollapalooza this weekend. Running from Friday to Sunday the lineup features such megastars as Green Day, Lady Gaga, and The Strokes,...

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  • There’s House In The Air, Glistening Clubbers In The Round!

    There’s House In The Air, Glistening Clubbers In The Round!

    The summer season of outdoor festivals continues this weekend with no less than two events…while indoors as night falls, club fever continues to seep through the arteries of Chicago. From Thursday right through until Sunday, the House of Sol 2010 street fest will be filling...

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  • Star-Studded DJs & New Clubs On The Block

    Star-Studded DJs & New Clubs On The Block

    Look who’s coming to town… Well, he’s not actually here until Saturday, so you will have to wait a second, and see what’s happening on Friday first! Friday, July 23rd New to this rejuvenated editorial page on Chicago Night Life, we are proud to introduce the...

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  • CHOICES! CHOICES! Pitchfork Music Fest or V-Live? Or Maybe A Bit Of Steampunk? Only You Can Decide…

    CHOICES! CHOICES! Pitchfork Music Fest or V-Live? Or Maybe A Bit Of Steampunk? Only You Can Decide…

    8pm until 4am on a Sunday night? I fancy there will be a few people staggering late into work on Monday morning if they have chosen to spend the whole evening at V-Live! Or maybe people just won’t bother going home to bed? Or maybe...

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  • Legends of Chicago Clubland & Some Serious Booty Boogie!

    Legends of Chicago Clubland & Some Serious Booty Boogie!

    Weekends for clubbers don’t come much better than this – just check out the wealth of local DJ talent, and legends of the groove on display at a venue near you during the next three nights of fantastic dancemania… Friday, July 10th A Big Bash...

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  • Party Advisory for July 4th Weekend: Electro Storms & Dance Waves!

    Party Advisory for July 4th Weekend: Electro Storms & Dance Waves!

    Friday, July 2nd DJ legend Armin van Buuren comes to Chicago tonight to show us what he’s made of after 15 years in clubland…but the chances are you won’t be able to see him! Tickets have already sold out, proving that the Old Dutch Master can still...

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  • “Oh where to go? Where to go?!”

    “Oh where to go? Where to go?!”

    I can hear the plaintive cries already as clubbers read this, eyes agog at the feast of amazing dance action on offer this weekend. She lies in wait, the beguiling temptress of rhythm, enticing us into her enchanted land of disco, parties, and all-night bootymania. And it all starts…...

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  • Parties Galore!

    Parties Galore!

    Friday, June 18th Join Chicago Sport and Social Club at Castaway’s on North Avenue Beach to kick off summer with their Sunset Jams blowout bash featuring Too White Crew, a hip hop tribute cover band that features awesome hip hop classics and fly girls. Enjoy...

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  • Something for Everyone on World Cup Weekend!

    Something for Everyone on World Cup Weekend!

    Light up the matches! World Cup fever hits the nation today when the greatest soccer competition on Earth begins in South Africa, and whether you’ll be celebrating a famous victory by the USA over England tomorrow, or commiserating their defeat, you can let it all hang out this weekend at a fine selection...

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  • The Kick-Ass Summer Kick-Off!

    The Kick-Ass Summer Kick-Off!

    It starts here, this weekend… Friday June 4th Berlin Nightclub on Belmont Avenue would seem to be the place to be to kick-start your first weekend in June, when Cosmix Fridays celebrate their longest-running event with a special 15th Anniversary party. Resident DJ Greg Haus...

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  • J Bar Lounge – Special And Cozy

    J Bar Lounge – Special And Cozy

    his is the perfect way to say that anyone stepping the door of J Bar is special, and the cozy atmosphere underlines it even more. The owners of James Hotel didn’t go wrong with the sleek, low leather couches and comfortable cubes, nor with the low leather banquettes.

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  • Enclave – Packed And Loud

    Enclave – Packed And Loud

    At 11 pm, Enclave is packed and loud. The weekly Friday night party has gathered as usually Chicago A-listers and all the well-dressed uptown gang. Enclave is a distinctive colorful spot in the middle of the quiet block on Chicago Avenue off to Wells Street.

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  • Fulton Lounge – Indulge Yourself With Sophistication

    Fulton Lounge – Indulge Yourself With Sophistication

    If you are looking for a sophisticated and animated lounge in Chicago, you should definitely start by checking Fulton Lounge. Located in the old industrial area of Chicago, near the old factories of Fulton Meat, the Fulton Lounge is a hot spot for 30’s brash and sassy professionals. The mysterious and carefully designed interiors have made me think at James Bond and the chic, minimalist interiors from the 007 movies.

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  • Spy Bar – Concurrent Part of Chicago Nightlife

    Spy Bar – Concurrent Part of Chicago Nightlife

    Spend more than a million dollars in luxury renovations and you too can become the owner of a true masses magnet. Indeed, the Spy Bar has generated much buzz since the last renovations, with its fancy indirect lighting, glass panels, oak floors or the nifty wood paneling. The 4,200 square foot below street level space can easily accommodate up to 300 people, which makes it perfect for impressive dancing weekends or socializing.

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