Backwoods Barbie : Tribute to the Life of Dolly Parton
A Dance Party & Tribute to the Life of Dolly Parton. Hosted by Ramona Slick with Performances by Ramona Slick, Helvetikah Blak, Vanda LaRosse, Miss Toto. DJ sets by Miss Toto & Dan B. Hood.
$5
Humboldt Park
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 shows10
Tomorrow · Wednesday, September 2 · 1 show
Thursday, September 3 · 1 show
Millia Rage & Lizard Company
Electronic, Ambient, Groove and more
Friday, September 4 · 2 shows
Saturday, September 5 · 2 shows
Night With Nanoos
Night With Nanoos is back! We are always excited to have her in the building. A night of House, Juke, Club, Techno, Edits, and more.
$5 before 11, $10 after
Tuesday, September 15 · 1 show
Thursday, September 17 · 1 show
Leroy Bach & Dan Bitney
Two of Chicago's home grown legends, known from bands such as Wilco and Tortoise, free once a month! Blending electronics, drums, synths, guitars, etc.
Friday, September 18 · 1 show
TGIF
Thank Gene It's Friday. TGIF: Gene Hunt. Chicago House, Soul, House, Rare Groove, Classics, Global, Club, and more.
$5
Saturday, September 19 · 1 show
Dill Costa Quartet
Join the world renowned Dill Costa Quartet for an evening of classic Brazilian, sambas, pop and jazz.
$5