Playdate: A Day of DJing on Chicago's Southside

Playdate: A Day of DJing on Chicago's Southside

Date: Saturday, August 14th, 2021

Location: 1451 E 53rd St

Playdate is a genre-blending DJ series at Connect Gallery designed to foster collaboration across genres and generations by pairing newer DJs with seasoned ones in a continuous flow. 5 DJs. 90-minute sets. All-day. All genres.

One of the 90 time slots will be reserved for a conversation: a moment to talk shop with club owners, tech reps, or cultural innovators about the music world beyond the booth.

At its core, Playdate is about more than music—it’s about building bridges, growing communities, and affirming Connect Gallery’s belief that art is a catalyst for social change and innovation. And just like any good playdate, it’s powered by joy, curiosity, and connection.