Dwarves 1987 Concert & Show History

Chicago, IL

Dwarves show history: 977 shows · documented from 1986 to 2026 · 665 venues · 27 flyers.

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Also played with

The Queers

56 shared shows · 2013–2024 · 48 venues

e.g. May 25, 2024

GWAR

31 shared shows · 1989–2025 · 31 venues

e.g. Nov 22, 2025

Helmet

31 shared shows · 2025 · 31 venues

e.g. Nov 22, 2025

Blood Vulture30

Flipper26

Ed Hall20

Most played venues

Dante's

17 shows · 2004–2025

e.g. Apr 29, 2025

Bottom of the Hill

15 shows · 1997–2026

e.g. Jun 14, 2026

Gilman Street

12 shows · 1987–2011

e.g. Oct 30, 2011

From the archive

1986shows per year · tap to filter2026

First documentedJul 23, 1986

Latest documentedSep 16, 2026

Busiest year2025 — 69 shows

Most played venueDante's — 17

Most frequent bandThe Queers — 56

Dwarves played 5 shows in 1987

Year1987Clear all

March 2, 1987 • Monday

39 years ago

Dwarves at I Beam in San Francisco, CA — March 2, 1987 event image

March 6, 1987 • Friday

39 years ago

Dwarves at Gilman Street in Berkeley, CA — March 6, 1987 event image

September 26, 1987 • Saturday

39 years ago

Dwarves at Gilman Street in Berkeley, CA — September 26, 1987 event image

November 7, 1987 • Saturday

almost 39 years ago

Dwarves at S.F. Music Works in San Francisco, CA — November 7, 1987 event image

December 19, 1987 • Saturday

38 years ago

Dwarves at Zombie Zoo in Los Angeles, CA — December 19, 1987 event image

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