Events for September 2024

Although house and jungle dominated his early turntable diet, Zebo is a polygamous lover of music, and he hustled to find any opportunity to play, be it raves, loft parties, weddings, corporate parties, in-store events and fashion shows. He is also an instructor at Columbia College teaching both a Club Dj part 1 class as well as an advanced part 2. Outside of which he runs the Chicago-based, Hot Dog Records with partner Marco Morales. A label that focuses on releasing any style of music and artists that represent Chicago.

Emporium Arcade Bar redefines entertainment with live music from MIKECOOL and immersive experiences. Level up your night! No cover charge, 21+

From the south side of Chicago, DJ, producer, & touring musician Ryan The Person is most known for his work with local Chicago artists KAINA, Sen Morimoto, Elton Aura, Adam Ness and Femdot, to name a few. From touring with friends to DJing various types of events, Ryan can be found locally, or internationally, having made his DJ and Drummer debut in Japan in 2019. Ryan is a firm believer in using his platform to push himself creatively, while uplifting the message of those he works with. Favorite Arcade Game: NBA JAM

Although house and jungle dominated his early turntable diet, Zebo is a polygamous lover of music, and he hustled to find any opportunity to play, be it raves, loft parties, weddings, corporate parties, in-store events and fashion shows. He is also an instructor at Columbia College teaching both a Club Dj part 1 class as well as an advanced part 2. Outside of which he runs the Chicago-based, Hot Dog Records with partner Marco Morales. A label that focuses on releasing any style of music and artists that represent Chicago.

Music videos that take you back to before sh*%+ got weird! Alternative & everything in between music videos w/ Adam Black!

From Detroit -> NOLA, DJ Shan Li gets the vibes just right while you drink and play!

Featuring DJ P.U.D.G.E in the mix bringing an extra eclectic mix of Hip Hop, Bounce, & Classics with a lil’ Electro and Alt Rock vibes sprinkled in. THIS NIGHT IS ELECTRIC AND SO ARE WE !

Emporium Arcade Bar invites you to play, sip, and repeat. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun. No cover charge, 21+

Join us for the MVP: Music Video Party, with your time travelling host, DJ Danny Delorean. Music Video DJs spin all the hottest tracks, as well as MTV golden era videos, on a giant 50 foot screen. There's no cover, and you can sign up here for 10 free tokens.

One of Chicago's most popular DJs is affiliated with Babes Only, 93 Boyz, Chance The Rapper, and a plethora of other artists while spinning open format, RNB, throwbacks, dance music, and hip-hop to hold the vibe.

Come to the Emporium for a night of music and fun at the club. Get ready for a night of games and awesome sounds.

It's the RTST and friends w/ the coldest cuts all night. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.

Dive into Wicker Park's world-class arcade haven with live performances from Mo Mami. Retro classics, modern marvels, and more!

Elevate your Fulton Market experience! Where live music from Squadooble, handcrafted drinks, and arcade games redefine nightlife excitement.

Pedro the Juice & 504Millz get asses shakin' and floorboards breakin'. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, drinks, and endless fun.

DJ Quicktastic holds you down all night in Logan Square. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.

Just.One is a DJ/Producer with an open format style of mixing with genres such as R&B, House, Hip-Hop & much more! Favorite Arcade Game: Street Fighter

A Kween was Born, Celebrating Lucy's 30something Birthday and ALL Virgo Kweens!

Emporium sets the stage for the ultimate nighttime experience. Unleash your arcade skills alongside live beats from SpydaT.E.K. No cover charge, 21+

Dive into Logan Square's music scene at Emporium. Lord Rockwell on the track, inventive cocktails and arcade thrills await.

It's Levelz w/ Loveday & Guests! Babes Only is an organization dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and educating women through projects, conversations and events. Founded in 2016, Babes Only has curated events in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Austin, Detroit, and London. Our continuous goal of highlighting women in their respective industries allows for us to make a positive impact in our community as well as on our planet.

The night is called BEATS & GAMES, come out and enjoy both while DJ Rozay hypes up the crowd!

Emporium Arcade Bar invites you to play, sip, and repeat. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun. 

Embrace the vibes at Emporium. Catch Rick Lee dropping beats all night alongside some of the best arcade games and drinks around!

Uniting dance culture from all over the globe, Radio Muevelo brings together house, club, techno, jersey, juke, & footwork all night.

Dive into Fulton Market's world-class arcade haven with a Mexican Independence Day celebration from Boi Jeanius. 

Come out to Emporium where DJ BBGUNS throws it back to the 90's with the dopest selection of Hits & Hip Hop. No Cover, 21+.

Although house and jungle dominated his early turntable diet, Zebo is a polygamous lover of music, and he hustled to find any opportunity to play, be it raves, loft parties, weddings, corporate parties, in-store events and fashion shows. He is also an instructor at Columbia College teaching both a Club Dj part 1 class as well as an advanced part 2. Outside of which he runs the Chicago-based, Hot Dog Records with partner Marco Morales. A label that focuses on releasing any style of music and artists that represent Chicago.

Emporium's game-changing experience blends the best games, live DJs, and craft drinks. Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination.

Chicago Blackhawks + White Sox resident DJ Zel holds it down in Fulton Market. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.

DJ duo MTV Gen (DJ Risky BIzness + Sean Doe) mixing videos on a 20ft screen! Bringing you hits from 80s, 90s & early 00s!

DJ Tony Skratchere Freestyles his way through Saturday night while you dance, drink, and play!

Discover pixel-perfect joy at Emporium. Immerse yourself in a world of games, live music from HVFF, and so much more! No cover charge, 21+

Music videos that take you back to before sh*%+ got weird! Alternative & everything in between music videos w/ Adam Black!

MaddJazz has been honing his innovative style Since 1996 at the age of 14. Within a few years he was already DJing at raves, loft parties and clubs. Influenced by these early raves as well as his start in the turntablism scene where he won or placed in numerous DJ Battles including the Chicago DMC Heats, MaddJazz blends his favorite House, Techno, Rave, Hip Hop, Bmore, Jersey Club, Ghetto, Juke, and Latin elements in the attempt to find inventive ways to showcase the emergent Chicago sound.

DJ Archi is a DJ (obviously) who got his first set of turntables in 2002 and has been DJing ever since. Since moving to Chicago in 2015 he has played all over the city. He never sticks to one musical style for too long but, is very partial to Hip Hop, Funk, and Soul. Favorite Arcade Game: TMNT

THE BEATDOWN Round 3 is a dance party & all-styles dance competition featuring DJs Jake Ryan & Dam3dge. Save the date!

Creator Beat Lofi Social and House of Divac Slot-a bring together producers from all around Chicago to share burners!

Join us every 4th Thursday for THE MVP: Music Video Party, with your time traveling host, DJ Danny Delorean. Music Video DJs spin all the hottest tracks, as well as MTV golden era videos, on a giant 50 foot screen. There's no cover, and you can sign up here for 10 free tokens.

Emporium sets the stage for the ultimate nighttime experience. Unleash your arcade skills alongside live beats from Proof + Friends. No cover charge, 21+

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, DJ All The Way Kay is an Open Format/Queer/Party DJ. You can catch Kay on 91.1 Vocalo & E3 Radio serving the finest house, hip-hop & party jams! Favorite Arcade Game: Bust-A-Move

Throwback 80s, 90s, 00s rock, hip-hop, jams, on a Friday night! Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination.

Emporium's game-changing experience blends the best games, live DJs, and drinks. Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination. No cover charge, 21+

R & B being the first love, everything else is second. DJ Minh Jones plays tunes that feel like New Orleans from his lens.

Embrace the vibes at Emporium. Catch Bitesize dropping beats all night alongside some of the best arcade games and drinks around! No cover charge, 21+

Coffee Shop Sorcerer and jams provider DJ Intel kicks off the party all night in Wicker Park.

Chicago native music producer and DJ, Aced Spade, is a vibe creator who loves creating fun spaces and taking people on musical journey’s. Having performed all over Chicago with co-label owner of “We Create Records”, Marko Stat$, hailing from Uptown. Aced Spade has opened up for is Nappy Roots, played at Hip Hop Summer Fest, TIP Fest, and currently has a monthly residency at Easy Bar. Genres: Hip Hop, RnB, Dance, House, Afro, Reggae, Reggaeton. Favorite Arcade Game: Street Fighter

TAKE OFF : From Detroit -> NOLA DJ Shan Li gets the vibes just right while you drink and play!