Calendar of Events
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1 event,
86’d Monday Industry Night
Come join us every Monday night for one of SF's last remaining Industry Nights! Tokens for Industry. Cheap shot + beer specials: $7 Cazadores Blanco + Fernet shots, $3 Tecate cans. Also, free console gaming all night on our 50 foot high def projector screen! Free entry, 21+
1 event,
2 events,
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays. Join the crew for a good ol fashioned wednesday watch party with your new best friends. Featuring popups from local vendors, retro video game consoles showcasing your favorite throwbaacks, & tournaments/trivia nights once a month!
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays. Join the crew for a good ol fashioned wednesday watch party with your new best friends. Featuring popups from local vendors, retro video game consoles showcasing your favorite throwbaacks, & tournaments/trivia nights once a month!
1 event,
Music Video Party (MVP) – TRL Night
Emporium Arcade Bar redefines entertainment with live music and immersive experiences. Level up your night!
6 events,
Squadooble (DJ Set)
Elevate your Fulton Market experience! Where live music from Squadooble, handcrafted drinks, and arcade games redefine nightlife excitement.
Rhthm Collage w/ RTST
It's the RTST and friends w/ the coldest cuts all night. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.
Beginner Mode w/ Mo Mami
Dive into Wicker Park's world-class arcade haven with live performances from Mo Mami. Retro classics, modern marvels, and more!
Aaron the Era
Aaron the Era sets the stage at Emporium Arcade Bar for the ultimate night out. Enjoy handcrafted drinks, arcade games, and fun all night long!
F*ck The Floorboards w/ DJ Alex The Juice
F*ck the Floorboards - Pedro the Juice & 504Millz get asses shakin' and floorboards breakin'.drinks, and endless fun.
10 events,
90’s vs 2000’s w/ Danny Leroy
Danny LeRoy is a Chicago-based DJ whose spontaneous approach to open format DJ’ing has afforded him the opportunity to perform at some of Chicago’s biggest and vibrant venues. Favorite Arcade Game: X-Men
Ibarra
Emporium sets the stage for the ultimate nighttime experience. Unleash your arcade skills alongside live beats from Ibarra.
JAM! w/ Just.One
Just.One is a DJ/Producer with an open format style of mixing with genres such as R&B, House, Hip-Hop & much more! Favorite Arcade Game: Street Fighter
Electric w/ Quicktastic
DJ Quicktastic holds you down all night in Logan Square. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.
6 events,
EMPORIUMANIA !!! w/ DJ Pasta
Emporiumania !!! Makers Market - SUNDAY ! SUNDAY ! SUNDAY ! Makers / Bakers / Artists / Creators Market featuring DJ Pasta.
4 events,
S.I.M. Service Industry Monday
Service Industry Monday : All day every Monday whether you're in the industry or not! PBR + JAMESON or ESPOLON + 8 TOKENS for $9, and more!
The Wrestling Friends Presents: RAW is FRIENDS
Get ready to rumble with Wrestling Friends Presents: Raw is Friends! This electrifying event brings together the best of wrestling fandom with a twist of retro gaming and local pop-up vendors.
86’d Monday Industry Night
Come join us every Monday night for one of SF's last remaining Industry Nights! Tokens for Industry. Cheap shot + beer specials: $7 Cazadores Blanco + Fernet shots, $3 Tecate cans. Also, free console gaming all night on our 50 foot high def projector screen! Free entry, 21+
7 events,
Karaoke Night @ Emporium w/ KJ Mike
Come sing your gorgeous little hearts out. Free Entry! Songs galore! 21+ with valid ID
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
Pinball Social
Pinball Social
EVERY TUESDAY Emporium presents PINBALL SOCIAL. Free play from 7PM - 9PM / Make friends with other pinballers & pinball enthusiasts to start building a pinball community / Work on your pinball skills before we start up our pinball tournaments / Look cool playing pinball!
2 events,
Emporium High-Scorium Pinball Tournament
Emporium High-Scorium Pinball Tournament
Put on those fingerless gloves and prep your flipper fingers. We're back with another excellent pinball tournament at Emporium SF.
All skill levels are welcome to play in this super fun, IFPA-ranked pinball tournament. If you've never played in a pinball tournament, let this be your first! If you've played in a tournament before, come show off your rad, fully flexed flipper skills. Russ and Shannon Sweetser will be your tournament directors and tour guides to the pinball tournament retrowave bliss.
The tournament format will be four (4) rounds of group match play. Finals round for Top Players. Signup starts at 6:30 pm, and the tournament starts at 7 pm. $10 Entry Fee. One dollar of each entry fee goes to the IFPA. Payouts to the top 4 finalists.
*21+
**The tournament director reserves the right to refuse entry to the tournament when deemed necessary
3 events,
Skate Night Market w/ Johnny Walker
A night dedicated to all the jams you were blasted trying to hit a Tre off that one 6 stair. Drinks, jams, & a Pop Punk Flea Market featuring over 10+ vendors/pop-up shops!
Temple w/ Rogue.Den & Shes.Haute
All bass in your face til late! Rogue.Den & Shes.haute presents TEMPLE. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.
Shortkut “VCR”- Video Classic Rewind
Emporium Arcade Bar invites you to play, sip, and repeat. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.
8 events,
Mike Woo x 143.Tommy x NamDoSean- FRIENDS SF Takeover
Emporium Arcade Bar invites you to play, sip, and repeat. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.
Levelz w/ Babes Only
Emporium Arcade Bar redefines entertainment with live music from Babes Only and immersive experiences. Level up your night!
Video WayBack w/ MTV Gen
DJ duo MTV Gen (DJ Risky BIzness + Sean Doe) mixing videos on a 20ft screen! Bringing you hits from 80s, 90s & early 00s!
Lord Rockwell
Dive into Logan Square's music scene at Emporium. Lord Rockwell on the track, inventive cocktails and arcade thrills await.
Totally 80’s Night with DJ Nate White
Totally 80’s Night - A classic 80's dance party with DJ Nate White. Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination.
10 events,
Big Chune w/ Slot-A
Chicago based music producer and DJ, Slot-A, has played for companies like Adidas & Nike, toured Canada & US opening for Jamila Wood’s Legacy Legacy Tour in 2019, opened up for the like of Lunice, Ghostface Killah, DJ’ed for Rakim & Nitty Scott MC and more. Slot-A has also produced for the likes of Jamila Woods, Neak, Add-2 and has music placed with Nike, VH1, The Kardashians TV Show. With all of that on his resume make sure to catch him controlling dance floors and captivating crowds near you. Genre’s: Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, AfroBeat, Funk & more. Favorite Arcader Game: Killer Instinct
Soundscapes w/ Aced Spade
Chicago native music producer and DJ, Aced Spade, is a vibe creator who loves creating fun spaces and taking people on musical journey’s. Having performed all over Chicago with co-label owner of “We Create Records”, Marko Stat$, hailing from Uptown. Aced Spade has opened up for is Nappy Roots, played at Hip Hop Summer Fest, TIP Fest, and currently has a monthly residency at Easy Bar. Genres: Hip Hop, RnB, Dance, House, Afro, Reggae, Reggaeton. Favorite Arcade Game: Street Fighter
Radio Muevelo: Ritmo Fusion w/ Janesita & Guests
Uniting dance culture from all over the globe, Radio Muevelo brings together house, club, techno, jersey, juke, & footwork all night.
Baghead x DJ Say
Discover pixel-perfect joy at Emporium. Immerse yourself in a world of games, live music from Baghead x DJ Say, and so much more!
DJ Rozay’s Beats & Game Night
DJ Rozay hypes up the crowd while you enjoy our amazing selection of classic arcade games, pinball, and pool tables.
2 events,
S.I.M. Service Industry Monday
Service Industry Monday : All day every Monday whether you're in the industry or not! PBR + JAMESON or ESPOLON + 8 TOKENS for $9, and more!
86’d Monday Industry Night
Come join us every Monday night for one of SF's last remaining Industry Nights! Tokens for Industry. Cheap shot + beer specials: $7 Cazadores Blanco + Fernet shots, $3 Tecate cans. Also, free console gaming all night on our 50 foot high def projector screen! Free entry, 21+
5 events,
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
Pinball Social
Pinball Social
EVERY TUESDAY Emporium presents PINBALL SOCIAL. Free play from 7PM - 9PM / Make friends with other pinballers & pinball enthusiasts to start building a pinball community / Work on your pinball skills before we start up our pinball tournaments / Look cool playing pinball!
1 event,
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays
The Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays
Get ready to rumble with Wrestling Friends Presents: All Elite Wednesdays! This electrifying event brings together the best of wrestling fandom with a twist of retro gaming and local pop-up vendors.
3 events,
Jose Melendez – “In the Vid Mix”
Dive into San Francisco's music scene at Emporium. Jose Melendez on the track, inventive cocktails and arcade thrills await.
Junglistic w/ Zebo (Proper DnB)
Although house and jungle dominated his early turntable diet, Zebo is a polygamous lover of music, and he hustled to find any opportunity to play, be it raves, loft parties, weddings, corporate parties, in-store events and fashion shows. He is also an instructor at Columbia College teaching both a Club Dj part 1 class as well as an advanced part 2. Outside of which he runs the Chicago-based, Hot Dog Records with partner Marco Morales. A label that focuses on releasing any style of music and artists that represent Chicago.
Coins w/ Evie The Cool
Join Evie The Cool & guests on Thursdays in Fulton Market. Bring your friends and enjoy the vibes!
7 events,
DJ Zel
Chicago Blackhawks resident DJ Zel holds it down in Fulton Market. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.
Baysik x Guapi
Emporium Arcade Bar redefines entertainment with live music from Baysik x Guapi and immersive experiences. Level up your night!
Invade the Arcade w/ Phreaky Bionick
Phreaky Bionick brings genuine passion with a wide range of genres. Mainly focusing on world music, afrobeats, reggae dancehall, & baile funk.
9 events,
maDRE
Emporium Arcade Bar invites you to play, sip, and repeat. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.
Boomshakalaka w/ Maddjazz
MaddJazz has been honing his innovative style Since 1996 at the age of 14. Within a few years he was already DJing at raves, loft parties and clubs. Influenced by these early raves as well as his start in the turntablism scene where he won or placed in numerous DJ Battles including the Chicago DMC Heats, MaddJazz blends his favorite House, Techno, Rave, Hip Hop, Bmore, Jersey Club, Ghetto, Juke, and Latin elements in the attempt to find inventive ways to showcase the emergent Chicago sound.
Funkin’ Around w/ Zzzosma & Kimanisho
DJ ZZZosma started spinning records in 2015. Her focus is playing music created and popularized by black people from all over the world; jazz, soul, disco, funk, house, and more. Favorite Arcade Game: Street Fighter
High Score w/ DJ Archi
DJ Archi is a DJ (obviously) who got his first set of turntables in 2002 and has been DJing ever since. Since moving to Chicago in 2015 he has played all over the city. He never sticks to one musical style for too long but, is very partial to Hip Hop, Funk, and Soul. Favorite Arcade Game: TMNT
SMOKE: A 420 Celebration w/ Pasta The DJ
Join the ultimate celebration of 420 with DJ Pasta as he spins an electrifying fusion of heady beats and stoney jams!
6 events,
Underground Wrestling Alliance Presents Megalomania IX
Underground Wrestling Alliance Presents Megalomania IX
Experience heart-pounding action, jaw-dropping maneuvers, and unforgettable moments as some of the most talented wrestlers battle it out!
2 events,
S.I.M. Service Industry Monday
Service Industry Monday : All day every Monday whether you're in the industry or not! PBR + JAMESON or ESPOLON + 8 TOKENS for $9, and more!
86’d Monday Industry Night
Come join us every Monday night for one of SF's last remaining Industry Nights! Tokens for Industry. Cheap shot + beer specials: $7 Cazadores Blanco + Fernet shots, $3 Tecate cans. Also, free console gaming all night on our 50 foot high def projector screen! Free entry, 21+
6 events,
Karaoke Night @ Emporium w/ KJ Mike
Come sing your gorgeous little hearts out. Free Entry! Songs galore! 21+ with valid ID
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
Pinball Social
Pinball Social
EVERY TUESDAY Emporium presents PINBALL SOCIAL. Free play from 7PM - 9PM / Make friends with other pinballers & pinball enthusiasts to start building a pinball community / Work on your pinball skills before we start up our pinball tournaments / Look cool playing pinball!
3 events,
IN HEAT Karaoke w/ DJ AlleeCat
DJ Allee Cat presents In Heat Karaoke. She brings the cat ears and the jams, you bring the song in your heart and a few friends.What's better than getting drunk and singing in front of strangers on a Wednesday night?!?
The Wrestling Friends Presents: RAW is FRIENDS
The Wrestling Friends Presents: RAW is FRIENDS
Get ready to rumble with Wrestling Friends Presents: Raw is Friends! This electrifying event brings together the best of wrestling fandom with a twist of retro gaming and local pop-up vendors.
3 events,
Open Swim – Beat Social w/ Slot-A
Creator Beat Lofi Social and House of Divac Slot-a bring together producers from all around Chicago to share burners!
…and then came humans (live duo)
Experience all of your favorite tunes in a DJ-like arrayed format accompanied by live instrumentation from two musical powerhouses! *This will be EMPORIUM NOLA'S first live band playing along with classic & contemporary hip hop and hits.
7 events,
Hey Girl Hey! w/ All The Way Kay
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, DJ All The Way Kay is an Open Format/Queer/Party DJ. You can catch Kay on 91.1 Vocalo & E3 Radio serving the finest house, hip-hop & party jams! Favorite Arcade Game: Bust-A-Move
Proof + Friends “Full Tilt”
Emporium's game-changing experience blends the best games, live DJs, and drinks. Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination.
DJ Rampage
Throwback 80s, 90s, 00s rock, hip-hop, jams, on a Friday night! Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination.
Ryan The Person (DJ Set)
From the south side of Chicago, DJ, producer, & touring musician Ryan The Person is most known for his work with local Chicago artists KAINA, Sen Morimoto, Elton Aura, Adam Ness and Femdot, to name a few. From touring with friends to DJing various types of events, Ryan can be found locally, or internationally, having made his DJ and Drummer debut in Japan in 2019. Ryan is a firm believer in using his platform to push himself creatively, while uplifting the message of those he works with. Favorite Arcade Game: NBA JAM
10 events,
Bass Adventures w/ DJ Intel
Coffee Shop Sorcerer and jams provider DJ Intel kicks off the party all night in Wicker Park.
Slot-A (DJ Set)
Chicago based music producer and DJ, Slot-A, has played for companies like Adidas & Nike, toured Canada & US opening for Jamila Wood’s Legacy Legacy Tour in 2019, opened up for the like of Lunice, Ghostface Killah, DJ’ed for Rakim & Nitty Scott MC and more. Slot-A has also produced for the likes of Jamila Woods, Neak, Add-2 and has music placed with Nike, VH1, The Kardashians TV Show. With all of that on his resume make sure to catch him controlling dance floors and captivating crowds near you. Genre’s: Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, AfroBeat, Funk & more. Favorite Arcader Game: Killer Instinct
Dance Planet w/ Jillian X
East-Coast bred Jillian X is a DJ based out of Chicago with an intense love for all styles of house music. Catch Jillian spinning a special selection of funky house, a lil’ uk garage, and disco grooves all night. She is co-founder and resident DJ of @stylinoutnetwork. Favorite Arcade Game: Super Mario Bros
MIKECOOL
Embrace the vibes at Emporium. Catch MIKECOOL dropping beats all night alongside some of the best arcade games and drinks around!
RE:PLAY 90’s Hits & Hip Hop w/ DJ BBGUNS
RE:PLAY 90’s Hits & Hip Hop - DJ GUNS10 throws it back to the 90's with the dopest selection of Hits & Hip Hop.
2 events,
S.I.M. Service Industry Monday
Service Industry Monday : All day every Monday whether you're in the industry or not! PBR + JAMESON or ESPOLON + 8 TOKENS for $9, and more!
86’d Monday Industry Night
Come join us every Monday night for one of SF's last remaining Industry Nights! Tokens for Industry. Cheap shot + beer specials: $7 Cazadores Blanco + Fernet shots, $3 Tecate cans. Also, free console gaming all night on our 50 foot high def projector screen! Free entry, 21+
6 events,
Karaoke Night @ Emporium w/ KJ Mike
Come sing your gorgeous little hearts out. Free Entry! Songs galore! 21+ with valid ID
Pinball Social
Pinball Social
EVERY TUESDAY Emporium presents PINBALL SOCIAL. Free play from 7PM - 9PM / Make friends with other pinballers & pinball enthusiasts to start building a pinball community / Work on your pinball skills before we start up our pinball tournaments / Look cool playing pinball!
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
Music Bingo w/ Whaddayaknow?
It's music bingo with Whaddayaknow? Like music? Ok then, name every song! Prizes, games, drinks specials, & more!
2 events,
Music Video Party (MVP) – TRL Night
Join us for The Music Video Party’s TRL night. A tribute to MTV’s mega show: Total Request Live. Music Video DJs will be spinning all of the latest hits as well as all the classics from back in the day. Requests are welcomed, but not guaranteed. We’re kicking things off at 8pm, and there’s no cover. No cover charge, 21+
KLYPH (mod synth set)
This is electronic music like you've never seen before. THIS IS MODULAR SYNTHETIC MUSIC Come play arcade games all night long while KLYPH blasts squelchy synth dance grooves. It's gonna get weird and we're gonna get down!