Shedd After Hours: House Party
What better place to experience house music than overlooking the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan? Vibe with local DJs as they spin the beats. Catch your breath as you come face-to-face with fascinating animals from across the globe. And take in stunning, ocean-themed architecture fit for King Neptune. Admission includes all aquarium exhibits and entertainment. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
DJ Line-up
DJ Wayne Williams (September 8)
Dee Jay Alicia (September 15)
T. Mixwell (September 22)
Dates and time
Thursdays, September 8 through September 22, 2022
6-10 p.m.
Price
Adult: $39.95 ($19.95 for Chicago residents)
Members; $14.95 for Shedd members
Age
21+
Photo ID required for entry.
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DJ Wayne Williams (September 8)
From local DJ to major record label executive to producer of one of the world’s largest house events, music is the story of Wayne Williams’ life. Noted for being the first DJ to bring disco from Chicago’s underground, gay dance clubs to a young, receptive audience on Chicago’s South Side, Wayne quickly became an in-demand DJ as a teenager, playing a different party every night. To meet the growing demand for these sounds, the young entrepreneur founded The Chosen Few Disco Corp. (later renamed The Chosen Few DJs), bringing on board other young DJs—Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King and Andre Hatchett—whose skills and passion would help shape the sound that became house music.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-wayne-williams
IG: @djwaynewilliams
Dee Jay Alicia (September 15)
Dee Jay Alicia, a Chicago native, developed a love for music at a young age. Her musical beginnings were rooted in soul, steppers, and R&B. She began her DJ career in1996 under the guidance of steppers DJ Raphael. She enjoyed a successful 16-year stretch as a steppers DJ, which included appearances on the weekly show Stepping at Club 7.
In 2010, she decided to dive deeper into the area of House Music. Since that time, she has played many venues throughout the U.S., leading up to Chicago's most prestigious stage in House Music as a guest at the Chosen Few Picnic in 2016 and 2017. She continues to DJ/Producer for the Legendary House DJ/Producer Terry Hunter's T's Box record label.Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-alicia
IG: @deejayalicia
T. Mixwell (September 22)
T. Mixwell offers dance floors unconventional concoctions of House, Techno, and Minimal; all stirred into one big melting pot of edgy banging fun. When she's not travelling across the globe, you'll find T. Mixwell sharing her Beat Thesis philosophy in the form of dynamic mixes on MyHouseYourHouse & Sugar Shack Recordings radio shows.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/t-mixwell
IG: @tmixwell
Shedd After Hours is a time for adults 21+ to relax, take in spectacular skyline views, and meet beluga whales and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons. Events feature a variety of special programming, from salsa dancing to animal encounters and science stories. Grab your tickets for a grown-up getaway to Shedd Aquarium, with delicious eats and dynamite cocktails available for purchase.
Dates and time
Thursdays, September 8 through September 22, 2022
6-10 p.m.
Price
$39.95 ($19.95 for Chicago residents)
$14.95 for Shedd members
Discounted daytime rates do not apply to evening events.
Age
21+
Photo ID required for entry.
Includes
All permanent and special exhibits, touch experiences*, and entertainment.
Some exhibits close early. Refer to event signage for more information.
*Stingray Touch is open late-May to early-Sept.
Accessibility
At Shedd Aquarium, we believe there should be no boundaries to your experience. Please note, this event is standing room only. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us. We look forward to assisting you.
Groups
For groups of 15 or more, contact [email protected].