The April 2008 issue of 5 Magazine is on the streets, featuring interviews with Gene Farris and Rich Medina, Stacy Kidd in the 5 Magazine DJ Series and more. You can subscribe by mail for only $3 per month or online in our exclusive members section for half the price at 5chicago.com.

+ New this week:
• Members Only: May 2008 Issue Released [04.29]
• Audio: DJ Stoney Mix: Beneath the Underground [04.28]
• In the Mix: Rane TTM 57SL Mixer [04.28]
• DJ Charts: Redsoul [04.28]
• DJ Charts: Mazi [04.28]
• Music Reviews: Cesar Ramirez: Blue Light Special EP [04.28]
• Cz's Night Out Blog: DJ Groupie/Stage Mom [04.27]
• DJ Charts: Ralf Gum [04.27]
• Music Reviews: Green Velvet - "It's Time 2 Jack" [04.27]
• DJ Charts: Lawnchair Generals [04.25]

Save the date: Come out to Cuatro on Friday, May 9th for our 5 Magazine Release Party with a live performance by Madd Soul (DJ Lego, Louie-Louie, Micah Frazier and Tommy Bradford). Cuatro is at 2030 S. Wabash, 10pm-2am, and as always, there's no cover.

Tonight (Wednesday, April 30) marks the soft debut of Movement @ Evil Olive (1551 W. Division, 10pm-4am, $5 with RSVP to doinitdoinitproductions@gmail.com) featuring DJ Lady D, Ron Carroll, DNS and a live set by the Movement's own house band. RSVP for comp admission before midnight to doinitdoinitproductions@gmail.com or myspace.com/doinitdoinitproductions!

Every Thursday night, check out Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash, 10pm-2am, no cover) with resident DJs Mark Grant and Mario Romay of Groove Parlor. Visit cuatro-chicago.com and grooveparlor.com for more info.

This Friday, May 2nd, Nautix Designs, Poontin Muzik and djcavemanmusic.com present a night of House Music at Jun Bar (2050 W Division, 10pm-2am, free before 11pm, $5 after) featuring DJ Lego, Scend, DJ Caveman and a special live performance by Roze Red performing Lego's new single "Mi Mundo". To RSVP email armddjcaveman@yahoo.com.

Friday, May 2nd, Zentra's Jack Fridays presents special guest DJ Kevin Yost featuring Eddie A. and Jazzarte for Vinne Accardo's Bday Bash, House Arrest Events residents Chris Santiago, Dysqo and E+G with the House Call Crew Gus, Luis Marcel, Curious J, Beat Analyst and Doug Styles in the Chance.LocalChicago Lounge. Zentra is at 923 W. Weed, doors open at 9pm and stay open until 4am. RSVP for this event at zentranightclub.com. Future guests this month include Miguel Migs and Lisa Shaw (May 9), Justin Martin and The Sound Republic (May 16), Lego and Stacy Kidd (May 23) and Q-Bert and Danny The Wild Child (May 30).

The first Friday of every month, Jesse De La Pena is at Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash, 10pm-2am, no cover) spinning an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, funk, latin, reggae, House and more. Second Fridays (May 9th) features Madd Soul + this month's 5 Magazine Release Party (see flyer above) and J Imani and Koko (May 16). On Friday, May 23rd, special guest Master Kev from NYC (featured in the May issue of 5 Magazine) spins with ChicagoSoundSource's David Sabat. And on Friday, May 30th, Large Music presents special guest Jask from Tampa with Large Records head Jeff Craven. For more info check out cuatro-chicago.com.

This Saturday, May 3rd, resident DJs Sean Smith and Ronnie spin at Sayat Nova (157 E. Ohio, 10pm-3am). This event goes off the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.

Cuatro is back! Now fully licensed for dancing all night long, one of our favorite establishments in the city back open on Saturdays with resident DJ FLX. Cuatro is at 2030 S. Wabash, 10pm-2am, no cover.

Every Sunday, check out Real House Music Sundays @ Betty's Blue Star Lounge (1600 W. Grand, 10:30pm-4am, $5 after 12am) with resident DJ Sean Smith. This week is the One Year Anniversary of Real House Music Sundays with special guests Craig Alexander, Andre Harris, DJ Ronnie and more. Upcoming guests include Erica Kane, Brenda D and Celeste Alexander (May 11), DJ FLX with EMan (May 18) and Gant-Man and special guests (May 29).

This Monday, May 5, Boom Boom Room presents special guests DJ Assault and DJ Pierre with Boom Boom Room residents Diz, Michael Serafini, Just Joey, Zebo and Uncle Milty. Boom Boom Room is at Green Dolphin St. (2200 N. Ashland, 10pm-4am); RSVP at RSVP@boomboomroomchicago.com. Upcoming guests include Marques Wyatt and Julius Papp (May 12), Halo Varga, Roy Davis Jr and Alton Miller (May 19), and Lego and Mark Grant at the Red Dog Classic (May 26).

On Monday, May 5, BBR Monday Social: Beats + Bass + Rhythm at Debonair Social Club (1575 N. Milwaukee, 9pm-2am, comp admission before midnight with RSVP) presents Cinco de Mazi, special guest Mazi's birthday celebration with resident Brian Gardner. RSVP for comp admission before midnight at music-101.com. Upcoming guests for the month of May include James Curd and Nick Mauer (May 12), DAE Deep Release Party with Aaron Dae and Sean Smith (May 19), and Memorial Day with J-Dub (May 26).

On Tuesday, May 6, Groove Tuesdays @ Club 720 (720 N. Wells, 12am-4am, $5 cover) presents special guests Andre Harris and Jazzarte with residents DJ Phatman and Jesse Portillo, hosted by Czarina of 5 Magazine, Christopher, Louis and Claudia. Visit their website at 720chicago.com. This month's upcoming guests include Jeff Craven of Large Music (May 13), Juano of Loveslap! and Gus (May 20) and Julian Pena and Gerald Moore (May 27).

Beginning Friday, May 9th, Music 101 and Stoli Vodka present Faith Fridays at Religion (720 N. Wells - Penthouse Level, 10pm-4am) with special guest DJ Gregory from Paris with residents Frank Solano and Julian Pena. RSVP for comp admission before midnight at music-101.com. Future guests this month include Johnny Fiasco (May 16), Frankie Feliciano (May 23) and The Martinez Brothers (May 30).

On Saturday, May 31st, Terry Warnsley presents A Celebration of House Music (7011 S. Vincennes/1 block west of the Dan Ryan, 9pm-2am, 21+) with DJs Jamie 3:26 and Johnny Mack. Contact John @ (312) 404-1089 or Terry @ (708) 574-6418 for more info.

Check out the live radio shows and House Music mixes at JerseyDJs.com featuring DJ Johnny Key, Mickey Calvin, DJ Hutch, Mic Feva and more playing every day (the full schedule is at the bottom of the page).