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December2024
Christmas BarfColor Club’s festive and tacky holiday installation, Christmas Barf, returns for another season! Enjoy the glowing backdrop at all tavern events this December.
OngoingColor Club Tavern
4, 11 & 18
December2024
Second City Country Dance Association Presents
WILD WEDNESDAYSSecond City Country Dance Association (SCCDA) is excited to present Wild Wednesday – a LGBTQ+ country/western dance event – at Color Club! SCCDA is an LGBTQ+ run nonprofit dedicated to providing country/western social dancing, lessons, and community. All dancing & lessons are free – beginners and advanced dancers welcome! You can expect to groove to everything — from classic country tunes to Chappell Roan, there’s something for everyone at this honky tonk.
Come out and join us on Wednesdays 7-10:45 PM in December for a fabulous evening full of line dancing, two stepping, chatting, and so much more! Free lessons at 8 – beginner friendly! Reserve your ticket before they run out!
WILD WEDNESDAYSSecond City Country Dance Association (SCCDA) is excited to present Wild Wednesday – a LGBTQ+ country/western dance event – at Color Club! SCCDA is an LGBTQ+ run nonprofit dedicated to providing country/western social dancing, lessons, and community. All dancing & lessons are free – beginners and advanced dancers welcome! You can expect to groove to everything — from classic country tunes to Chappell Roan, there’s something for everyone at this honky tonk.
Come out and join us on Wednesdays 7-10:45 PM in December for a fabulous evening full of line dancing, two stepping, chatting, and so much more! Free lessons at 8 – beginner friendly! Reserve your ticket before they run out!
7:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
FREE to RSVP
FREE to RSVP
5
December2024
Christmas Barf PreviewChristmas Barf opens this Thursday for anyone who wants to enjoy the sparkle and glow — no tickets required — just have a drink and enjoy!
New wintertime drink specials include hot toddies and a cranberry spritz.
New wintertime drink specials include hot toddies and a cranberry spritz.
6:00 to 10:00 PMColor Club Tavern
FREE
FREE
6
December2024
Traffic Jam SwingGina Marie Swingtet plus DJ’d swing music!
8:00 PM: Dance Lesson
8:45 PM: Band
12:00 AM: Last Song!
8:00 PM: Dance Lesson
8:45 PM: Band
12:00 AM: Last Song!
7:45 PMColor Club Ballroom
TICKETS
TICKETS
6
December2024
Okay, Sleigh: @windycitywavs’ Winter Artist SpotlightExperience multiple artists, multiple genres, multiple DJs, multiple singers and quite simply … the introduction to a December to remember.
8:00 PM to 1:00 AMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
TICKETS
7
December2024
Lot’sa Holiday Market20+ local makers — shop small!
12:00 PM to 6:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
7
December2024
Meanie Productions Presents
Semi-Cycle // guesst // 7KSemi-Cycle is the musical world of producer, instrumentalist and singer Kristofer Hansen. Shaped by the diverse sonic landscapes of Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, Semi-Cycle is a constantly morphing entity that takes on different forms as time goes on.
Semi-Cycle // guesst // 7KSemi-Cycle is the musical world of producer, instrumentalist and singer Kristofer Hansen. Shaped by the diverse sonic landscapes of Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, Semi-Cycle is a constantly morphing entity that takes on different forms as time goes on.
Doors @ 7:30 PM
Show @ 8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
Show @ 8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
14
December2024
Dungeons & Drag QueensA knight you won’t want to miss!
The off-broadway phenomenon Dungeons and Drag Queens returns featuring Derry Queen, Miss Ma’amshe, and Neutral Gena playing D&D LIVE.
The off-broadway phenomenon Dungeons and Drag Queens returns featuring Derry Queen, Miss Ma’amshe, and Neutral Gena playing D&D LIVE.
8:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
TICKETS
TICKETS
15
December2024
Local Universe Presents
First Time Talent ShowStep into the spotlight for our First Time Talent Show, an exhilarating and unpredictable event where brave participants take the stage to perform a talent for the first time.
This is our 3rd annual de facto “holiday party” at Local Universe where a select group of talented people prepare something new for us that they are performing for the first time, some of you will sign up for a talent that we’ll have all the props for when you get there, and some will learn the talent they’re performing on stage! Experience the magic of spontaneity, and experience the absolute trust and adoration of strangers as you attempt something new!
First Time Talent ShowStep into the spotlight for our First Time Talent Show, an exhilarating and unpredictable event where brave participants take the stage to perform a talent for the first time.
This is our 3rd annual de facto “holiday party” at Local Universe where a select group of talented people prepare something new for us that they are performing for the first time, some of you will sign up for a talent that we’ll have all the props for when you get there, and some will learn the talent they’re performing on stage! Experience the magic of spontaneity, and experience the absolute trust and adoration of strangers as you attempt something new!
7:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
TICKETS
17
December2024
Resonance Arts: Cross ModulationsThis month features Interim Assassin: Daniel Burke, Jeb Bishop and Erik Sowa. Also on the bill is Ratchet with special guest Eric Leonardson. Ratchet is: Jeff Chan, Mike Perkins, Chad Clark and Ausberto Acevedo. An exciting night of music with new sounds sure to be created.
8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS @ DOOR
TICKETS @ DOOR
18
December
Next Door Dinner x BINGONext Door Dinners is a community dinner project with a pay-what-you-can model! We serve a three course dinner sourced from Chicago urban farmers, retailers, and makers and pops up at venues all around the city. All profits go to various organizations supporting Chicago residents.
6:30 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
TICKETS
20
December2024
Local Universe Presents
Advance Base Album Release PartyAdvance Base is the melancholic soft rock recording project of Chicago, IL singer/songwriter Owen Ashworth (formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone). Using a two-handed arsenal of electric piano, Omnichord, samplers, effect pedals & drum machines, Ashworth builds minimalist, heavy-hearted, & nostalgia-obsessed ballads around his conversational baritone. The warm, electronic sound of Advance Base has been described as “lo-fi,” “depressed” & “weirdly uplifting.”
Advance Base Album Release PartyAdvance Base is the melancholic soft rock recording project of Chicago, IL singer/songwriter Owen Ashworth (formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone). Using a two-handed arsenal of electric piano, Omnichord, samplers, effect pedals & drum machines, Ashworth builds minimalist, heavy-hearted, & nostalgia-obsessed ballads around his conversational baritone. The warm, electronic sound of Advance Base has been described as “lo-fi,” “depressed” & “weirdly uplifting.”
8:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
TICKETS
TICKETS
20
December2024
Meanie Productions Presents
Dark Canyon // Lake Soda // Lydia Cash (solo)Lake Soda is fantasy folk from Southwest Michigan and the greater Great Lakes. It’s laid back indie rock, primitive dream pop on a watercolor backdrop.
Listening to Lydia Cash’s newest EP, “Blush,” feels almost like reading a secret– the five songs are beacons of authenticity where she reveals the innermost workings of her heart’s loves and losses.
Dark Canyon // Lake Soda // Lydia Cash (solo)Lake Soda is fantasy folk from Southwest Michigan and the greater Great Lakes. It’s laid back indie rock, primitive dream pop on a watercolor backdrop.
Listening to Lydia Cash’s newest EP, “Blush,” feels almost like reading a secret– the five songs are beacons of authenticity where she reveals the innermost workings of her heart’s loves and losses.
Doors @ 7:30 PM
Show @ 8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
Show @ 8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
21
December2024
Noche Buena AlternativaThis unique event will feature an incredible lineup that celebrates Latinx culture and the alternative music scene. The night will kick off with a performance by a talented Latino DJ Krispy Chris, followed by Hippy Tribe Circle, a psychedelic Mexican rap group known for their vibrant and boundary-pushing sound.
Headlining the evening will be Iniquitous, bringing our own brand of Chicano genre-bending alternative indie music to the stage. This event is for everyone!
Headlining the evening will be Iniquitous, bringing our own brand of Chicano genre-bending alternative indie music to the stage. This event is for everyone!
8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
TICKETS
26 & 27
December2024
Meanie Productions Presents
Jamie WyattJaime Wyatt is the kind of generational talent whose raw, honest lyricism is matched only by the power of her huge, unmistakable voice.
Night 1 is with Reilly Downes, affectionately known as the Sad Cowgirl of Chicago, is an Americana artist whose music intertwines heartfelt storytelling with the rich traditions of her Texas Hill Country roots.
Night 2 is with Sparkle Carcass.
Jamie WyattJaime Wyatt is the kind of generational talent whose raw, honest lyricism is matched only by the power of her huge, unmistakable voice.
Night 1 is with Reilly Downes, affectionately known as the Sad Cowgirl of Chicago, is an Americana artist whose music intertwines heartfelt storytelling with the rich traditions of her Texas Hill Country roots.
Night 2 is with Sparkle Carcass.
Doors @ 7:30 PM
Show @ 8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS (DEC 26)
TICKETS (DEC 27)
Show @ 8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS (DEC 26)
TICKETS (DEC 27)
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December2024
New Year’s Eve Dance Party!Ring in 2025 at Color Club’s first NYE celebration!
We’ll be dancing into 2025 when ALL OF COLOR CLUB is filled with music with Heart of Chicago Soul Club and Rust Belt Boss Reggae. Special features include:
– Tasty treats from Pierogi Papi
– Espresso martini bar from CH Distillery
– Tarot readings by Zeps Felker
– Exciting midnight countdown
– Party favors for all!
Pre-order a bottle of bubbly bubbly champagne or reserve a swanky VIP table in the ballroom when you purchase tickets!
We’ll be dancing into 2025 when ALL OF COLOR CLUB is filled with music with Heart of Chicago Soul Club and Rust Belt Boss Reggae. Special features include:
– Tasty treats from Pierogi Papi
– Espresso martini bar from CH Distillery
– Tarot readings by Zeps Felker
– Exciting midnight countdown
– Party favors for all!
Pre-order a bottle of bubbly bubbly champagne or reserve a swanky VIP table in the ballroom when you purchase tickets!
8:00 PM to 1:00 AMWhole Building
TICKETS
TICKETS
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January2025
Local Universe Presents
TNK Fest: Skyler HigleySkyler Higley is a stand-up comedian and WGA-award winning writer who started in Chicago’s legendary stand up scene. Skyler’s razor-sharp writing has been honed from contributing positions at ClickHole and the New Yorker, as well as staff writing gigs at The Onion, CONAN and currently After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. Skyler was one of the Just For Laughs Festival’s New Faces in 2022, has appeared on Comedy Central, and was recently featured in Vulture’s list of Comedians You Should Know. Skyler’s unique style was described by his former boss Conan O’Brien as ‘delightfully bizarre and undeniably hilarious.’
TNK Fest: Skyler HigleySkyler Higley is a stand-up comedian and WGA-award winning writer who started in Chicago’s legendary stand up scene. Skyler’s razor-sharp writing has been honed from contributing positions at ClickHole and the New Yorker, as well as staff writing gigs at The Onion, CONAN and currently After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. Skyler was one of the Just For Laughs Festival’s New Faces in 2022, has appeared on Comedy Central, and was recently featured in Vulture’s list of Comedians You Should Know. Skyler’s unique style was described by his former boss Conan O’Brien as ‘delightfully bizarre and undeniably hilarious.’
7:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
TICKETS
TICKETS
16
January2025
Local Universe Presents
TNK Fest: Parker CallahanParker Callahan is a comedian whose blend of humor and music has culminated in his solo show, Soda Pop. He was recognized at 2023 Just For Laughs Festival New Face of comedy, has toured the world as a Second City touring player, and his stupid little videos have gone viral online despite their gay overtones. He’s opened for Paul F Tompkins and Sam Taggert, and recently performed at the New York Comedy Festival alongside collaborator Maggie Winters (aka Chicago’s Comedy Queen.) You can follow him on all platforms at @parkthelark
TNK Fest: Parker CallahanParker Callahan is a comedian whose blend of humor and music has culminated in his solo show, Soda Pop. He was recognized at 2023 Just For Laughs Festival New Face of comedy, has toured the world as a Second City touring player, and his stupid little videos have gone viral online despite their gay overtones. He’s opened for Paul F Tompkins and Sam Taggert, and recently performed at the New York Comedy Festival alongside collaborator Maggie Winters (aka Chicago’s Comedy Queen.) You can follow him on all platforms at @parkthelark
9:30 PMColor Club Ballroom
TICKETS
TICKETS
17
January2025
Local Universe Presents
TNK Fest: Spike & HoneySpike Einbinder is a comedian, actor, writer, drag performer and 6,000 year old shapeshifting demon from Los Angeles. His work combines body horror, surrealism and dark comedy. He has featured roles in HBO’s “Los Espookys”, as well as A24’s “You Hurt My Feelings” and “Problemista”. He has performed his live solo comedy hours “Visions” and “I’m Not Scared & I’m Not Insane” to sold-out crowds.
Honey Pluton is a stand-up comedian and theatrical performer with 8 years of experience spanning stage, film and screen. He is a mutable and dynamic artistic spirit that prioritizes a DIY ethos, anarchic politic and lateral collaboration. He’s creatively inspired by disruption, risk-taking, and the liminal thresholds that blur states of consciousness. He is nationally touring his solo show ‘I’ve Always Been Like This’ to sold out crowds across the country and is also host of the weekly podcast ‘Up Good with Honey Pluton’
TNK Fest: Spike & HoneySpike Einbinder is a comedian, actor, writer, drag performer and 6,000 year old shapeshifting demon from Los Angeles. His work combines body horror, surrealism and dark comedy. He has featured roles in HBO’s “Los Espookys”, as well as A24’s “You Hurt My Feelings” and “Problemista”. He has performed his live solo comedy hours “Visions” and “I’m Not Scared & I’m Not Insane” to sold-out crowds.
Honey Pluton is a stand-up comedian and theatrical performer with 8 years of experience spanning stage, film and screen. He is a mutable and dynamic artistic spirit that prioritizes a DIY ethos, anarchic politic and lateral collaboration. He’s creatively inspired by disruption, risk-taking, and the liminal thresholds that blur states of consciousness. He is nationally touring his solo show ‘I’ve Always Been Like This’ to sold out crowds across the country and is also host of the weekly podcast ‘Up Good with Honey Pluton’
7:00 PM & 9:30 PMColor Club Tavern
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EARLY TICKETS
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January2025
Local Universe Presents
TNK Fest: Alan ResnickAlan Resnick is a filmmaker, comedian, and visual artist. He has worked with FX and Adult Swim and is well-known for his videos that blend absurd humor with disturbing terror including videos such as Live Forever As You Are Now With Alan Resnick, Unedited Footage of a Bear, This House Has People In It, and The Dream. Resnick’s fractured take on society’s ills has delighted audiences around the world for many years, he is essentially a truth teller who tells it like it is.
TNK Fest: Alan ResnickAlan Resnick is a filmmaker, comedian, and visual artist. He has worked with FX and Adult Swim and is well-known for his videos that blend absurd humor with disturbing terror including videos such as Live Forever As You Are Now With Alan Resnick, Unedited Footage of a Bear, This House Has People In It, and The Dream. Resnick’s fractured take on society’s ills has delighted audiences around the world for many years, he is essentially a truth teller who tells it like it is.
8:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
TICKETS
TICKETS
18
January2025
Local Universe Presents
TNK Fest: Anna SerenginaAnna Seregina is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer originally from Russia. She was chosen as one JFL’s 2023 New Faces, Time Out LA’s 2020 Comics to Watch and Vulture’s 2019 Comics to Watch. Anna has appeared on CBS, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, and (unbelievably) Vanderpump Rules. She has performed at comedy festivals and notable venues across the country, including Netflix is a Joke Festival, SXSW, SF Sketchfest, New York Comedy Festival, SFMOMA, and -perhaps most importantly- the Viper Room.
TNK Fest: Anna SerenginaAnna Seregina is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer originally from Russia. She was chosen as one JFL’s 2023 New Faces, Time Out LA’s 2020 Comics to Watch and Vulture’s 2019 Comics to Watch. Anna has appeared on CBS, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, and (unbelievably) Vanderpump Rules. She has performed at comedy festivals and notable venues across the country, including Netflix is a Joke Festival, SXSW, SF Sketchfest, New York Comedy Festival, SFMOMA, and -perhaps most importantly- the Viper Room.
8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
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TICKETS
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January2025
Local Universe Presents
TNK Fest: Exploration Live!The world is a confusing place, full of mysteries to be probed and questions to be answered. No worries though: hosts Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman (two of Vulture Magazine’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023) are on it.
Together, Charlie and Natalie address some of our most (and least) pressing questions. Questions like: Is the only way out really through? Does “you’re welcome to join” mean you’re actually invited? And why is there always another itch? Come join Natalie and Charlie and explore.
TNK Fest: Exploration Live!The world is a confusing place, full of mysteries to be probed and questions to be answered. No worries though: hosts Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman (two of Vulture Magazine’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023) are on it.
Together, Charlie and Natalie address some of our most (and least) pressing questions. Questions like: Is the only way out really through? Does “you’re welcome to join” mean you’re actually invited? And why is there always another itch? Come join Natalie and Charlie and explore.
7:00 PM & 9:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
EARLY TICKETS
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LATE TICKETS
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See all Local Universe shows at Color Club.
Color Club events are open to ALL AGES unless otherwise noted. Patrons under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Color Club also hosts the following regular activities:
Monday nights — Jazzercise!
Tuesday nights — DANCE CHURCH
Friday nights — Ethnic Dance Chicago
Sunday mornings — Embodied Movement
***Please note: Color Club’s 100-year-old building requires stairs to access the second floor ballroom and museum/classroom. We are working on improvements to remedy this! The tavern on the first floor is accessible via the corner entrance at Hamlin and Elston. There is also one accessible bathroom on the first floor available by request.***