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Smart Bar

A dimly lit lounge with blue and pink lighting, featuring a long bench along the windows and a wall with a black-and-white checkered pattern and neon reflections.

by Teddy Sandler | February 26, 2026

Electronic Wizards Bring “A Strange Party” to Smartbar Skee Mask, Max Watts and Leesh are among the headliners in this showcase of storied musicians from the electronic dance community.

by Jan Hieggelke | July 16, 2015

Music 45 2015: Who Keeps Chicago in Tune

by Kenneth Preski | November 25, 2013

Preview: Frankie Knuckles/Smart Bar

by Brian Hieggelke | July 18, 2013

Music 45: Who Keeps Chicago in Tune 2013

by John Alex Colón | March 21, 2011

Preview: Nicolas Jaar/Smart Bar

by John Alex Colón | January 17, 2011

Audio Soul Project/Smart Bar

by John Alex Colón | January 17, 2011

Preview: Nick Curly/Smart Bar

by John Alex Colón | September 6, 2010

Preview: Black Devil Disco Club and Appleblim/Smart Bar (Sónar)

by John Alex Colón | September 6, 2010

Preview: Marcel Dettmann and Justin Long/Smart Bar (Sónar)

by John Alex Colón | August 23, 2010

Preview: Dustin Zahn and Drumcell/Smart Bar

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