Obscure Events
̸September 2023
- Sat, Sep 9, 2023
FJAAK - DJ Hyperactive - Jason Patrick
FJAAK, DJ Hyperactive, Jason Patrick
̸May 2023
- Sun, May 28, 2023
Suara Night Detroit 2023: Cera Khin, Coyu, The Advent, & More
Cera Khin, Coyu, Lowki, The Advent, Cinna, NEKTER, Submerge
RA Pick- Sat, May 6, 2023
Format + Obscure pres. Mary Yuzovskaya - Measure Divide - Brenda
Mary Yuzovskaya, Measure Divide, BrendaFormat and Obscure join forces once more for a night of mind bending techno at smartbar that sees Mary Yuzovskaya and Measure Divide joining up with resident Brenda.
̸April 2023
RA Pick- Fri, Apr 7, 2023
Obscure + Format present: Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary, PatrixiaObscure and Format team up for a night of dark oozing synth driven techno and EBM with Dame Music founder Bloody Mary at Bourbon on Division with local hitters Patrixia and Hugo.
̸March 2023
- Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Obscure + Format welcome Speedy J - Jamaica Suk - Ken Sheldon
Speedy J, Jamaica Suk, Ken Sheldon
RA Pick- Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Obscure presents Chaos In The CBD - Harry Cross - Lowki
Chaos In The CBD, Harry Cross, LowkiIn Dust We Trust is in the house at smartbar, as Obscure welcomes back the inimitable house duo Chaos In The CBD for a night of deep and effervescent grooves.
̸February 2023
RA Pick- Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Obscure + Format welcome 999999999 - Kobe Dupree - Mark Angel
999999999, Kobe Dupree, Mark AngelObscure and Format welcome Italian hard techno improvisationalists 999999999, known for their feverishly energetic live sets, to smartbar with strong support from Kobe Dupree and Format resident Mark Angel.
RA Pick- Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Obscure presents: JADALAREIGN
JADALAREIGN, Chachi Guerrero, LowkiThe Obscure crew welcomes Nowadays and NTS resident JADALAREIGN to the newly launched Funktion One-equipped nightclub Lore in the city's downtown River North district. Expect everything from classic house to '90s rave from the Brooklyn-based talent.
̸January 2023
RA Pick- Fri, Jan 27, 2023
Format x Obscure: Uun (live)
Uun, MakeenObscure and Format team up to kick off a new series of intimate events in downtown area of Chicago with a live set from Detroit-based techno auteur Uun with support by Format and Research & Development residents Jason Healey and Makeen.
̸October 2022
RA Pick- Sat, Oct 29, 2022
Obscure presents Palms Trax - Sevron - Cinna
Palms Trax, Sevron, CinnaA fixture at such institutions as Panorama Bar and Dekmantel Festival, Obscure welcomes Palms Trax to smartbar for a night of blissful rhythms by the plenty.
̸August 2022
RA Pick- Fri, Aug 26, 2022
Lindsey Herbert - Angelo Rizzo - Jason Mendelke
Lindsey HerbertFresh off a breathtaking main stage performance at The Great Beyond, fast-rising LA techno artist Lindsey Herbert touches down in Chicago for this month's Obscure + Format takeover at smartbar.
̸July 2022
- Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Obscure + Format welcome The Advent - Mark Angel - Lowki
The Advent, Mark Angel, Lowki
̸May 2022
- Sun, May 29, 2022
Stroboscopic Artefacts Detroit: Lucy, Rrose (live), Adriana Lopez
Lucy, Rrose, Adriana Lopez, Adam Vega, Mark Angel, Kobe Dupree, JIA, Uun
̸April 2022
̸December 2021
RA Pick- Sat, Dec 4, 2021
Format x Obscure: Observe
Drumcell, Truncate, DJ HyperactiveTwo of Los Angeles' most revered and respected techno DJs take to the decks at Metro alongside Chicago head DJ Hyperactive. If you have even a remote interest in techno, this is the ticket for you.
̸May 2020
- Sun, May 24, 2020
Suara Night Detroit 2020: Coyu, The Advent, Shlømo (Live)
Coyu, The Advent, Shlømo
̸March 2020
- Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Obscure 037: Chaos in the CBD
Chaos In The CBD, Harry Cross, Lowki219
̸February 2020
- Fri, Feb 21, 2020
Obscure 036: Pariah
Pariah, Bucky Fargo, Adam Vega133
̸January 2020
- Fri, Jan 24, 2020
Robert Hood / Lowki / Cinna
Robert Hood, Lowki, Cinna