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Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesThis Saturday, Queer Committee Presents Homo-Coming at Beauty Bar!

Tomorrow night (Oct. 15) Queer Committee and Beauty Bar present HOMO-COMING, the homecoming-themed dance event you need to be at! Two Chicago DJs who have been packing dance floors for years, Black Gold (Queerer Park) and DJ Reaganomix (FKA), will be spinning the jams, and GlitterGuts will be on hand with Polyshots that will capture those special moments. Plus, your admission will go to support CHIRP Radio. What more could you want in a night out?!

Beauty Bar / 1444 W. Chicago Ave / 10pm – 3am / $5.00 / 21+

Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesTONIGHT: CHIRP Welcomes Zola Jesus & Xanopticon to Lincoln Hall

Zola Jesus has been getting a lot of attention in 2011. Listen to her incredible voice and intensely atmospheric music and it’s not hard to understand why. Join us tonight at Lincoln Hall for what’s sure to be a fantastic performance. Also on deck tonight are the mind-blowing electronics of Breakcore master Xanopticon!

Lincoln Hall / 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. / 9:00pm / 18+

Mike Pakowski writesThe Chicago CMJ Send Off Party Saturday, October 15th at Ultra Lounge

CHIRP Radio is thrilled to be a participating sponsor of the Chicago CMJ Send Off Party presented by Wine From The Moon, The Sound Scene, AudioTree, and MP Shows!

The Chicago CMJ Send Off Party is Saturday, October 15th at Ultra Lounge and features performances from local CMJ bound bands:
PAPER THICK WALLS
THE DAMN CHOIR
RADIATION CITY
KELLEN & ME

This event is 21 + and the good times will begin at 7:30 PM. For tickets and details head to:
the]http://www.ticketweb.com="">the[/url] Chicago CMJ Send Off Party is sponsored by:
CHIRP Radio, HEAVEmedia, Windy City Rock, Old Style and Olmeca Tequila

Wayne Smith writesTONIGHT: Get ready for Belle & Sebastian Night 2011 at Darkroom!

CHIRP Radio is proud to present 2011’s Belle & Sebastian Night – All Belle, All Night – at Darkroom. Inspired by a nod in the movie High Fidelity and the mod-style design of the band’s album art, Belle & Sebastian Night delights the crowd with the music of Belle & Sebastian performed by various local bands and DJ’s. 2011’s event features an all Belle live performance by CONASTA w/ special guests, DJ sets by Heaven Malone, & DJ Elia of “This is England,” as well as Belle & Sebastian giveaways by Matador Records and a Mod vintage photo booth that will make this event a hit!

darkroom / 2210 W Chicago / 8pm-2am / 21+

Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesThis Week with CHIRP Radio (Week of Sept. 26)

Thursday Sept. 29th

CHIRP Radio presents Belle & Sebastian Night, Featuring an all Belle live performance by CANASTA w/ special guests, DJ sets by Heaven Malone & DJ Elia, plus Belle & Sebastian giveaways by Matador Records!

darkroom / 2210 W. Chicago / 8:00pm – 2:00am / No Cover / 21+





 

Saturday Oct. 1st

CHIRP Radio welcomes Wild Beast and Twin Sister to Lincoln Hall!

Lincoln Hall / 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. / 9:00pm / 18+





 

Saturday Oct. 1st – Sunday Oct. 2nd

CHIRP Radio will see you at the 10th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk, featuring more than 200 artists presenting over 40 studios open to the public, as well as live music, presentations, film screenings and more!

Ravenswood Avenue, between Addison & Lawrence / 11:00am – 7:00pm (Sat.) – 6:00pm (Sun.) / All Ages





 

Saturday Oct. 1st

The Old Town School and CHIRP Radio present a tribute to Mahalia Jackson at her 100th birthday, featuring a CD release party and Q & A session with Eddie Robinson, accompanist to Mahalia for 17 years, as well as Katherine Davis performing her own moving tribute!

The Old Town School of Folk Music / 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. / 7:00pm / 18+