Events

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Triage

Tuesday June 30th

TRIAGE! An Industry Night

$8 Industry Handshake

Jaq Attaque & Dan B. Hood all night

Leftfield, electronic, open format, dub.

08:00 PM - 01:30 AM

2026-06-30 20:00:002026-06-30 01:30:00America/ChicagoTriageTRIAGE! An Industry Night$8 Industry HandshakeJaq Attaque & Dan B. Hood all nightLeftfield, electronic, open format, dub.The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

Cinema Ultra

Thursday July 2nd

Cinema Ultra 

Improvisation, Experimental, Film Scoring, Electronic, and more. 

Live Visuals by Hydrosonic. 

08:00 PM - 01:30 AM

2026-07-02 20:00:002026-07-02 01:30:00America/ChicagoCinema UltraCinema Ultra Improvisation, Experimental, Film Scoring, Electronic, and more. Live Visuals by Hydrosonic. The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com
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Dill Costa Quartet

Friday July 3rd

Join the world renowned Dill Costa Quartet for an evening of classic Brazilian, sambas, pop and jazz. 

$5

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

2026-07-03 19:00:002026-07-03 21:00:00America/ChicagoDill Costa QuartetJoin the world renowned Dill Costa Quartet for an evening of classic Brazilian, sambas, pop and jazz. $5The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com
Rita Lukea (Pixel Grip) Jon Jon, Azuara event photo

Rita Lukea (Pixel Grip) Jon Jon, Azuara

Friday July 3rd

Rita Lukea (Pixel Grip), Jon Jon (Pixel Grip), Azuara

$5

Techno, Electronic, Minimal, Club, EBM, Punk, Acid, and more.

09:00 PM - 01:30 AM

2026-07-03 21:00:002026-07-03 01:30:00America/ChicagoRita Lukea (Pixel Grip) Jon Jon, AzuaraRita Lukea (Pixel Grip), Jon Jon (Pixel Grip), Azuara $5Techno, Electronic, Minimal, Club, EBM, Punk, Acid, and more.The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com
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Larz Natural

Saturday July 4th

Larz Natural 

House, Boogie, Soul, Hip Hop, and more. 

$5

09:00 PM - 02:30 AM

2026-07-04 21:00:002026-07-04 02:30:00America/ChicagoLarz NaturalLarz Natural  House, Boogie, Soul, Hip Hop, and more. $5The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com
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HOTH

Tuesday July 7th

HOTH , 20 + Years of Hot on the Heels

This month : CUTSHAW (Live), Michael Serafini, Mariatz

Electronic, Minimal, Leftfield, and more.

09:00 PM - 01:30 AM

2026-07-07 21:00:002026-07-07 01:30:00America/ChicagoHOTHHOTH , 20 + Years of Hot on the HeelsThis month : CUTSHAW (Live), Michael Serafini, MariatzElectronic, Minimal, Leftfield, and more.The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

Tumbao Mariano

Friday July 10th

Tumbao Mariano 

$5

Tumbao Marianao is a Chicago-based salsa project born from the shared vision of three friends pushing a fresh, modern take on Latin music. Formed at the end of 2025, the group features a dynamic lineup of Latin percussion, bass, and vocals, blending tradition with high-energy performance.

Latin Jazz, Jazz, Percussion, Salsa, and more. Live Music

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

2026-07-10 19:00:002026-07-10 21:00:00America/ChicagoTumbao MarianoTumbao Mariano  $5Tumbao Marianao is a Chicago-based salsa project born from the shared vision of three friends pushing a fresh, modern take on Latin music. Formed at the end of 2025, the group features a dynamic lineup of Latin percussion, bass, and vocals, blending tradition with high-energy performance. Latin Jazz, Jazz, Percussion, Salsa, and more. Live MusicThe California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

La Cantera

Friday July 17th

La Cantera is presented by SRBCC (Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center) 

Under the direction of pianist Adrian Ruiz, La Cantera is SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz performance ensemble for young adults aged 19-24. Founded in 2018 at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC), the ensemble brings together talented musicians who have completed SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships. These young veterans collaborate with renowned Latin music artists, both local and touring.

$5

Live Music! 

Latin Jazz and more.

Participants engage in a dynamic performance schedule designed to refine their musical abilities while gaining industry exposure. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, they learn how to effectively leverage their talents and build a sustainable career in music.

06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

2026-07-17 18:30:002026-07-17 21:00:00America/ChicagoLa CanteraLa Cantera is presented by SRBCC (Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center) Under the direction of pianist Adrian Ruiz, La Cantera is SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz performance ensemble for young adults aged 19-24. Founded in 2018 at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC), the ensemble brings together talented musicians who have completed SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships. These young veterans collaborate with renowned Latin music artists, both local and touring. $5Live Music! Latin Jazz and more. Participants engage in a dynamic performance schedule designed to refine their musical abilities while gaining industry exposure. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, they learn how to effectively leverage their talents and build a sustainable career in music.The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

TGIF

Friday July 17th

 Thank Gene It's Friday

TGIF : Gene Hunt the legend & Special Guests

$5 

 Chicago House, Soul, House, Rare Groove, Classics, Global, Club, and more. 

09:00 PM - 01:30 AM

2026-07-17 21:00:002026-07-17 01:30:00America/ChicagoTGIF Thank Gene It's FridayTGIF : Gene Hunt the legend & Special Guests$5  Chicago House, Soul, House, Rare Groove, Classics, Global, Club, and more. The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

Unimaginable Futures

Saturday July 18th

Unimaginable Futures

Electronic, Experimental, Pop, and more. Live Music

$5

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2026-07-18 19:00:002026-07-18 22:00:00America/ChicagoUnimaginable FuturesUnimaginable Futures Electronic, Experimental, Pop, and more. Live Music$5The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

Nightmoves

Saturday July 18th

  Nightmoves : Residents Ross Kelly & Jesse Sandwich. 

Guest :

$5

House, Boogie, Funk, Italo, Acid, Soul, Digital Dreams and more. 

10:00 PM - 02:30 AM

2026-07-18 22:00:002026-07-18 02:30:00America/ChicagoNightmoves  Nightmoves : Residents Ross Kelly & Jesse Sandwich. Guest :$5House, Boogie, Funk, Italo, Acid, Soul, Digital Dreams and more. The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

CHAR

Tuesday July 21st

CHAR - A Monthly Night In Electronics 

 $ 5 Suggested Donation 

This Month: 

Electronic, Experimental, Techno

09:00 PM - 01:30 AM

2026-07-21 21:00:002026-07-21 01:30:00America/ChicagoCHARCHAR - A Monthly Night In Electronics  $ 5 Suggested Donation This Month:  Electronic, Experimental, TechnoThe California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

Spoils, Devils Cross Country, Connor Lynch, Try a Dull Knife

Friday July 24th

Spoils, Devils Cross Country, Connor Lynch, Try a Dull Knife 

Live Music

Rock, Country, Pop, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative, and more.

$5

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2026-07-24 19:00:002026-07-24 22:00:00America/ChicagoSpoils, Devils Cross Country, Connor Lynch, Try a Dull KnifeSpoils, Devils Cross Country, Connor Lynch, Try a Dull Knife  Live MusicRock, Country, Pop, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative, and more.$5The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

Triage

Tuesday July 28th

TRIAGE! An Industry Night 

$8 Industry Handshake

$2 PBR Light

Jaq Attaque & Dan B. Hood all night

Leftfield, electronic, open format, dub.

08:00 PM - 01:30 AM

2026-07-28 20:00:002026-07-28 01:30:00America/ChicagoTriageTRIAGE! An Industry Night $8 Industry Handshake$2 PBR LightJaq Attaque & Dan B. Hood all nightLeftfield, electronic, open format, dub.The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

The Shape Of, Model Earth

Thursday July 30th

The Shape Of, Model Earth

Live Music

Ambient, Experimental, Electronic, Improvisation

09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

2026-07-30 21:00:002026-07-30 00:00:00America/ChicagoThe Shape Of, Model EarthThe Shape Of, Model Earth Live MusicAmbient, Experimental, Electronic, ImprovisationThe California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com

René Avila's Afro-Cuban Quartet

Friday July 31st

René Avila's Afro-Cuban Quartet 

$5 7PM

Afro Cuban, Jazz, Cuban, Live Music. 

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

2026-07-31 19:00:002026-07-31 21:00:00America/ChicagoRené Avila's Afro-Cuban QuartetRené Avila's Afro-Cuban Quartet $5 7PMAfro Cuban, Jazz, Cuban, Live Music. The California ClipperThe California Clipperinfo@thecaliforniaclipper.com