Nightmoves
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Residents Ross Kelly & Jesse Sandwich. House, Boogie, Funk, Italo, Acid, Soul, Digital Dreams and more.
$5
Humboldt Park
A neighborhood in Chicago
Humboldt Park's dedicated live-music infrastructure is modest, but the California Clipper at 1002 N. California Ave. anchors what the neighborhood has. Established in 1937, the California Clipper is Humboldt Park's longest-standing neighborhood bar, known for its classic Chicago tavern vibe and live music. The room features red leather booths, vintage red light fixtures, and Tannoy speakers. Nearly every night of the week the calendar runs from jazz groups and country acts to DJs and beyond. A back room called the Lil Clip hosts late-night dancing on Fridays and Saturdays. Recent programming has included La Cantera, an Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble of young adults presented by the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, alongside house, funk, soul, and experimental sets. Hospitality group Orbit Group revived the Clipper after a brief pandemic-era closure. Outside the bar, the park itself hosts the Latin Jazz Festival and the Puerto Rican Festival, reflecting the neighborhood's strong Puerto Rican cultural presence on the music calendar.
Venues1
- The California Clipper1002 N California Ave
Upcoming shows9
Today · Saturday, July 18 · 2 shows
Tomorrow · Sunday, July 19 · 1 show
Tuesday, July 21 · 2 shows
Friday, July 24 · 1 show
Spoils, Devils Cross Country, Connor Lynch, Try a Dull Knife
Rock, Country, Pop, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative, and more.
$5
Tuesday, July 28 · 1 show
Triage
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An Industry Night. Jaq Attaque & Dan B. Hood all night. Leftfield, electronic, open format, dub.
$8
Thursday, July 30 · 1 show
The Shape Of, Model Earth
Ambient, Experimental, Electronic, Improvisation.