Presented by the Hearts Foundation and our hundreds of volunteers. Lighting and sound by Windy City Sound & Lighting, Visuals by Joe Finn, Lasers by Laseronics, and Entertainment directed by Steve Hiltebrand.
Complimentary shuttle service provided by the Hearts Foundation and Steamworks. The shuttle stops at the Renaissance Hotel, Sidetrack and at each event. Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID for entrance into Fireball events.

 

House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn (10:30pm-4:00am).
Our Weekend Welcome Party, featuring the world-renowned DJ/Producer Manny Lehman (DC/NYC), hot on the turntables to Ignite the weekend on Friday night at the multi-leveled House of Blues. Experience our mind blowing million-dollar laser light show, which will stimulate your senses to the max. Also, the very hot, new Chicago recording artist, Mercury Rising making his Fireball debut! VIPs will have special access to the Opera Boxes.

Joe Finn-Lighting Director
Kyle Gardner & Laseronics-Laser Director

Union Station "Great Hall," 210 S. Canal Street (10:00pm-6:00am)
The Main Event! The combined talents of two legendary DJs , Ralphi Rosario and Abel, together known as ROSABEL, set in Chicago's historic transportation hub with it's gilded statues, soaring pillars, and glorious stairways! Our guests won't be waiting for a train tonight! Opened in 1925, Union Station has 90-foot sky-lit glass ceilings! Kristine W, who just hit the top of Billboard's Dance Charts with her NINTH number 1 dance track will perform. And watch out from above - Eye of Newt Circus will introduce a brand new aerial trapeze act above the crowd!

Joe Finn-Lighting Director
John & Randall Flaws-Sound and Lighting Design
Kyle Gardner & Laseronics-Laser Director

 

"FRATERNI TEA"
and
closing party
Sunday, Feb 20

Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn
DJ Warren Gluck (NYC) 4:00pm - 10:00pm
DJ Brett Henrichsen (Masterbeat) 10:00pm-4:00am
Back by popular demand, Excalibur, formerly the Chicago Limelight, is an incredible old mansion, multi-leveled, with numerous dance and lounge areas. The restaurant will be serving full general menu (not included in ticket price), and arcade located directly below the entrance. VIPs have access to a reserved area 5 levels above the dance floor with views. Lots of performance surprises including an appearance by recording artist Ultra Naté, a stunning display of precision performed by The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps. VIPs enter through the VISIONS Entrance (just north of the main door). Visions and The Lair (one level below the Dome) are also reserved for VIPs until 10:00pm. The DJ SHOWCASE will start at 9:30pm on this side of the club, featuring Midwest DJs from Chicago, Wichita, Milwaukee and Kansas City.

Dustin Waflart (Hunters)- Lighting director
John Flaws- Sound and Lighting Design

Crobar Chicago, 1543 N. Kingsbury 10:00pm-4:00am
VIP Weekend Pass Holders Only Party
Always a favorite, Crobar continues to dazzle guests with a space designed for fun and a top-tier light show. The featured DJs for this event are DJ Paulo on the main floor, and DJ Greg Drescher in the Lounge.