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GUS CONSTANTELLIS at the Comedy Bar | May 8-9 |

HighQ at The Lincoln Lodge | May 3 | 6 PM

Electronic music producer and DJ Noizu will perform at Radius Chicago on Friday, May 1, 2026 , with doors opening at 10:00 PM . The 18+ event will also feature support from Secondcity and DB Stereo. Known for high-energy house and tech-house sets, Noizu brings a late-night dancefloor experience to the South Loop venue.

The Godzilla Comedy Show brings a unique blend of stand-up and live performance to Chicago’s South Loop, headlined by Japanese comedians KT and Seiji . Scheduled for Sunday , May 3 , at 1 000 S. Clark Street , the event offers an immersive entertainment experience that pairs comedic sets with live music. Attendees can expect an all-inclusive evening, as the organizers provide complimentary food and drinks alongside the performances. With doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show commencing at 7:30 PM , prospective guests are encouraged to secure tickets in advance due to the venue’s history of reaching full capacity.

The Dream Elephant Comedy Show comes to The Lincoln Lodge on Saturday, April 25, 2026 , for a special one-night stand-up comedy event. The nationally touring showcase features a rotating lineup of comedians with credits including HBO, Netflix, Hulu, and Comedy Central, offering a fast-paced night of live comedy in an intimate theater setting.

Electronic music artist Steve Aoki will bring his Dim Mak 30th Anniversary Tour to Radius Chicago on Friday, April 24 , 2026, with doors opening at 10:00 PM . The late-night event celebrates 30 years of Aoki’s Dim Mak label and features performances from Elephante, Riot Ten, and Laidback Luke, highlighting a lineup focused on high-energy electronic and dance music. The 18+ show takes place at 640 W. Cermak Road in Chicago .

Gitche Events will officially launch in Chicago on Friday, April 24 at Happy Day Tavern ( 4342 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 ), introducing a new event series focused on music, movement, and community connection. The event will feature a lineup spanning house, tech house, ghetto tech , and bounce , highlighting a range of electronic dance styles while aiming to create an immersive nightlife experience centered around dance culture and shared energy.

HARMONI¢A LEWIN$KEY and the producers of HighQ – America’s Favorite Drug Test will host a psychedelic-inspired Bicycle Day Celebration at Replay Lincoln Park , highlighting music, art, and creative culture and culminating in a New Year’s Eve–style midnight countdown to 4/20. Guests can explore free-to-play vintage arcade games, participate in themed activities inside the HighQ Lounge, and experience an evening designed to blend entertainment, community, and immersive experiences. The event will feature live performances from HARMONI¢A LEWIN$KEY, Midwest Hype, Easyjack, Dirty MF & The Smokin’ Sextion, Yuri Lane, (I)deal, and Rusted Strings Acoustic Duo. Craft beers and cocktails will be available throughout the night, with re-entry permitted for attendees. Sponsors supporting the celebration include Sin City Cannabis, Lifted Microgrowery, Good Vibes Vapes, and Doctor C Brand.

Experience retro grooves and modern dance energy at Japanese Funk Night: City Pop vs. Future Funk , a genre-blending party celebrating Japan’s iconic music culture at the Hairpin Arts Center in Logan Square. Enjoy smooth City Pop classics, high-energy Future Funk DJ sets, dance battles, and vibrant Japanese pop-culture visuals — a unique night of music, nostalgia, and nonstop dancing. Hosted by Jas, City Pop DJ Van Paugam and Future Funk DJ Tiara.