Dance
Hydrate
Northalsted/Boystown
Nightly 4 AM–8 AM
DJs, gogo boys & dancing; open until 4 AM (5 AM Sat).
Happy hours, specials & events
More good plans
Schedules change — always check with venues before heading out.
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Day
Neighborhood
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Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Sunday 11 AM–2 PM
Drag Gospel Boozy Brunch— all-you-can-drink, two seatings.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
Drag Brunch— full-blown event with amazing performances and bottomless mimosas.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 11 AM–1 PM
Drag Brunch— full-blown event with amazing performances and bottomless mimosas.
Drag
Chicago Eagle
Uptown
Sunday 11:30 AM–1 PM
Brunch drag show at 11:30am. Main stage action starts at 10PM nightly.
Drag
Roscoe's Tavern
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 12 PM–2 PM
Drag Brunch hosted by Batty Davis; $50 bottomless mimosas package.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Sunday 12 PM–2 PM
Drag Gospel Boozy Brunch— all-you-can-drink brunch with two seatings. Drag gospel performance.
Drag
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Saturday 1 PM–3 PM
Camp Mary's Drag Brunch.
Drag
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Sunday 1 PM–3 PM
Glam & Eggs Drag Brunch.
Games
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Saturday 12 PM–3 PM
Doggy Days— dog-friendly patio hang.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 3 PM–7 PM
Sunday Bunday— weekly afternoon dance party.
Drag
Splash
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 3 PM–5 PM
Sunday drag events and free hot dogs.
Trivia
Level Sporting Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 4 PM–6 PM
Trivia Night— weekly trivia at Chicago's women's sports bar.
Games
Level Sporting Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 4 PM–7 PM
Wednesday Night Sing-a-long Piano— community sing-along with live piano.
Dance
Level Sporting Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 4 PM–8 PM
Level Up Fridays— weekly Friday night event.
Dance
Level Sporting Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 4 PM–8 PM
Saturday Social— weekly Saturday night event.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 4 PM–6 PM
Kit Kat Divas drag performances— Chicago's best drag show. All martinis $10 during happy hour.
Games
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Saturday, Sep 19 12 PM–4 PM
Singlet Saturday— third-Saturday wrestling-inspired social hosted by Chicago WrestleFest.
Trivia
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Sunday 2:30 PM–5 PM
Kwizmaster Trivia— weekend pub quiz.
Games
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
1st Saturday 1 PM–5 PM
Dog Day Saturday— playdate with your pup.
Games
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Sunday, Sep 13 3 PM–5 PM
WIN-PAH Monthly Mosh— pup and handler social in The Den.
Dance
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Saturday 2 PM–5 PM
80's Afternoon.
Trivia
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Sunday 2:30 PM–5 PM
Kwizmaster Trivia.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Lakeview
Friday 6 PM–8 PM
Friday evening drag dinner show with the world-famous Kit Kat Divas— dinner and entertainment.
Drag
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Sunday 6 PM–8 PM
Eat Her— Sunday drag and performance event.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 6 PM–10 PM
Tequila Thursdays— agave spirits focused night with tequila specials and Latin music.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 6 PM–10 PM
Glow Night Fridays— glow party with Latin beats and dance music.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 6 PM–10 PM
Fuego Saturdays— high-energy Saturday night dance party.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 6 PM–10 PM
Jochis Sundays— Sunday funday with Latin music and community vibes.
Dance
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 6 PM–10 PM
Locker Room Tuesday— weekly themed night.
Dance
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 6 PM–10 PM
90s Thursday— throwback 90s music night with dancer Chris Daniel.
Drag
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 6 PM–8 PM
Saturdays with Charlie— weekly show with featured dancer.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 1 PM–6 PM
Post-Brunch Fun at Sidetrack.
Dance
Roscoe's Tavern
Northalsted/Boystown
Monday 6 PM–10 PM
312 Line Dance— next generation line dancing. 6PM Beginners Hour, 7PM Open Dance. No cover all night.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Saturday, Aug 22 6 PM–9 PM
Gear Night with BLUF/Chicago; barber and bootblack on duty. Dress code in the Club Room.
Trivia
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 7 PM–9 PM
Thirsty Thursday Trivia.
Dance
Atmosphere
Andersonville
Friday 7 PM–11 PM
Themed Friday parties.
Bingo
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Sunday 7 PM–9 PM
HamBingo— charity drag queen bingo.
Trivia
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
Wednesday 7 PM–9 PM
Stewpendous Trivia.
Games
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Monday 7 PM–10 PM
Mario Kart Mondays.
Trivia
Whiskey Girl Tavern
Edgewater
Monday 7 PM–9 PM
Monday Night Trivia.
Bingo
Love's
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 7 PM–9 PM
Drag Bingo hosted by Heidi D'Lorenzo. Free to play.
Trivia
Whiskey Girl Tavern
Edgewater
Monday 7 PM–9 PM
Weekly trivia night hosted at the tavern.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Friday 7 PM–9 PM
Celebrity Divas & Twisted Broadway— celebrity impersonator drag dinner show.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Saturday 7 PM–9 PM
Dragalicious— spectacular Saturday night drag dinner show.
Drag
Atmosphere
Andersonville
Friday 7 PM–9 PM
RPDR UK viewing parties— RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 watch parties every Friday at 7PM (Fall season).
Drag
Splash
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 7 PM–9 PM
Friday drag shows and dance parties.
Trivia
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
Wednesday, Aug 19 7 PM–9 PM
Stewpendous Trivia!
Trivia
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
Every Wednesday 7 PM–9 PM
Weekly themed trivia.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Monday, Aug 17 7 PM–10 PM
Movie Night.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Monday, Aug 24 7 PM–10 PM
Movie Night.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Monday, Aug 31 7 PM–10 PM
Movie Night.
Games
Chicago Eagle
Uptown
Friday, Aug 21 7 PM–10 PM
CPP Pound Night.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 3 PM–7 PM
TGIF Show Tunes on the big screens, followed by the Friday dance party from 9 PM–2 AM.
Trivia
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Tuesday 7:30 PM–9 PM
Jeopardy! Bar League— official bar trivia from America's Favorite Quiz Show. Free to play, prizes on the line.
Trivia
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Tuesday 7:30 PM–9 PM
Jeopardy! Bar League— the official bar trivia experience from America's Favorite Quiz Show. Free to play, with prizes on the line.
Dance
Nobody's Darling
Andersonville
Biweekly 8 PM–12 AM
'Soul'— rotating DJ night (biweekly).
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
2nd Friday 8 PM–close
Chemistry by Austin James— leather dance party.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 8 PM–3 AM
Saturday Night Dance Party.
Dance
Scarlet
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 8 PM–12 AM
Themed Friday night parties (The Monster Rave, etc.).
Dance
La Cueva Night Club
Little Village
Thu–Sun 8 PM–4 AM
Dancing & DJs (Sat until 5 AM).
Drag
La Cueva Night Club
Little Village
Thu–Sun 8 PM–10 PM
Two drag shows per night— trans Latina performers; oldest Latino drag bar in the US.
Drag
2nd Story Bar
Streeterville
Saturday 8 PM–10 PM
Intimate upstairs cabaret night with rotating local hosts & performers.
Karaoke
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
Sun 8 PM–12 AM
Karaoke including $1 off Bloody Marys, $1 off Tito's Mules, and $1 off Revolution beers.
Karaoke
Whiskey Girl Tavern
Edgewater
Wednesday 8 PM–11 PM
Weekly karaoke night for guests.
Drag
La Cueva Night Club
Little Village
Thursday 8 PM–10 PM
Drag shows with trans Latina performers lip-syncing to Mexican and Latin pop icons. Two shows per night.
Drag
La Cueva Night Club
Little Village
Friday 8 PM–10 PM
Drag shows with trans Latina performers lip-syncing to Mexican and Latin pop icons. Two shows per night.
Drag
La Cueva Night Club
Little Village
Saturday 8 PM–10 PM
Drag shows with trans Latina performers lip-syncing to Mexican and Latin pop icons. Two shows per night.
Drag
La Cueva Night Club
Little Village
Sunday 8 PM–10 PM
Drag shows with trans Latina performers lip-syncing to Mexican and Latin pop icons. Two shows per night.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 8 PM–12 AM
Tuesday Night Dicksco— weekly dance party.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 8 PM–12 AM
Wayback Wednesday— throwback dance party.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 8 PM–12 AM
Thirsty Thursday— weekly dance party.
Games
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
3rd Friday 8 PM–11 PM
Ruff Trade Pet & Handler Play— beats by Pup Vanquish. Leather/kink community event.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 8 PM–12 AM
Saturday night themed dance parties— rotating themes like Outer Space Disco.
Drag
Atmosphere
Andersonville
Wednesday 8 PM–10 PM
Weekly drag shows and performances.
Drag
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Monday 8 PM–2 AM
Musical Monday— Show Tunes sing-along. Party music all day, show tunes 8pm-2am.
Trivia
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 8 PM–10 PM
Trivia Tuesday with Stew. Pop favorite videos after trivia until 2am.
Drag
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Friday 8 PM–10 PM
Fabulous Fridays Drag Show.
Drag
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Saturday 8 PM–10 PM
Sensational Saturdays Drag Show.
Event
Level Sporting Club
Wrigleyville
Saturday 8 PM–1 AM
Weekly Saturday social with sing-along piano and dancing.
Trivia
F. O'Mahony's
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 8 PM–10 PM
Pub trivia.
Games
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 9 PM–12 AM
Super Smash Bros Tournament.
Karaoke
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 9 PM–12 AM
Karaoke Wednesdays (1st Wed Broadway, 3rd Wed Spanglish).
Dance
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 9 PM–1 AM
Thicc Thursdays.
Dance
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Friday 9 PM–4 AM
GEAR— gear/leather party.
Games
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Thursday 9 PM–1 AM
Drinking & Dragons— weekly TTRPG night (check calendar).
Dance
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Friday 9 PM–2 AM
Friday Night House Party— $8 WYNK & $6 premium well cocktails.
Games
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Sunday 7 PM–9 PM
Poker in the Bottom— no buy-in poker night.
Dance
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Friday 9 PM–2 AM
GRRR— Chicago's original bear night.
Dance
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Saturday 9 PM–3 AM
KOK Frat Night.
Karaoke
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Sunday 9 PM–1 AM
Bearaoke.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 9 PM–2 AM
All Things— themed dance parties (Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Britney, etc.).
Trivia
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 9 PM–11 PM
Trivia Tuesday with Stew.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 9 PM–2 AM
All Things Latin Music; $3 frozens all day; Glass Bar pop videos.
Drag
Splash
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 9 PM–11 PM
Drag competition (Season 5) hosted by Miss Toto.
Drag
Hydrate
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 9 PM–11 PM
Draglicious Saturdays— Weekly Drag Revue, featuring Mimi Marks, Dida Ritz, Veronica Pop, Serena Fiierce, Khloe Park and special guests.
Karaoke
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
Monday 9 PM–12 AM
Karaoke Mondays.
Drag
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
3rd Tuesday 9 PM–11 PM
BYOBeans: A Drag Loteria.
Dance
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Saturday 9 PM–1 AM
POP'D— Latin Divas: Fuego y Fama. A night of Latin pop, reggaeton, clásicos and dance floor anthems. DJ Rito, hosted by Ari Urso & Eduardo. Third Saturday of every month.
Karaoke
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Wednesday 9 PM–1 AM
Lip Service Karaoke— kinky karaoke night. Weekly.
Games
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Friday 9 PM–4 AM
Fetish Friday: Gear— leather, rubber, pup, kink, fetish, and gear-friendly programming.
Dance
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Saturday 9 PM–5 AM
Saturday night dance parties— rotating themed events like Obey Protocol, Daddy Pop, Diaper Up.
Dance
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
1st Saturday 9 PM–5 AM
Belly Up— bear night with DJs. A night for bears, chubs, chasers, and admirers.
Drag
Fantasy Nightclub
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 9 PM–11 PM
The Chicago Drag Show— fantastic drag performances with a party that keeps rockin' until 4am.
Dance
Fantasy Nightclub
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 9 PM–1 AM
Sativa's Hotboxxx w/ DJ Cristian Anthony & DJ Alex Q— DJ-driven late-night dance party until 4am.
Dance
Fantasy Nightclub
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 9 PM–1 AM
Sunday night dance party and drag show until 4am.
Dance
Club Escape
South Side
Friday 9 PM–2 AM
Themed Friday parties (White Party, etc.)— DJ-driven, house and hip-hop. $10 cover, free shots for first 25 guests.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 9 PM–2 AM
All Things Parties— rotating themes (Beyoncé, Gaga, Taylor, Dua & Ari).
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 9 PM–2 AM
Let's Go! Thursday— rotating themes (Latin, K-Pop). Pop music videos in Glass Bar from open.
Drag
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 4 PM–9 PM
T.G.I.F. Show Tunes. Rooftop opens early evening.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 9 PM–2 AM
Friday Night Dance Party.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 9 PM–3 AM
Saturday Night Dance Party.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 3 PM–9 PM
Sunday Funday Show Tunes in Main/Cherry/North Bars. Party music in Glass/Side/Back/Deck Bars.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 9 PM–2 AM
Sunday Funday After Dark.
Drag
Roscoe's Tavern
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 9 PM–11 PM
Friday Night Lights— weekly drag show with rotating cast of performers.
Karaoke
Elixir Andersonville
Andersonville
Tue & Thu 9 PM–12 AM
Live Piano Karaoke with Alex— requests and sheet music welcome.
Dance
Elixir Andersonville
Andersonville
Fri & Sat 9 PM–1 AM
Haus of Elixir— deep-house rhythms, chill beats, and handcrafted cocktails.
Karaoke
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
Monday, Aug 17 9 PM–12 AM
Hot Brat Midnight Girl Summer Karaoke.
Games
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
Tuesday, Aug 18 9 PM–12 AM
BYOBeans: A Drag Lotería.
Karaoke
Replay Andersonville
Andersonville
Every Monday 9 PM–12 AM
Karaoke Mondays.
Dance
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Saturday, Aug 22 9 PM–5 AM
OBEY Protocol— techno, fetish, and liberation with Shepp, Osef, Elemental, Alvarez, ZxO, J.Sinn, Jbeats, and Dr. Poppers.
Dance
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Thursday, Sep 3 9 PM–4 AM
PHEROMONE— first Thursday of the month; a high-energy nightlife event in The Hole.
Dance
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Saturday, Sep 5 9 PM–5 AM
Belly Up, presented by BeefyBoy, with DJs Jesse Mercado, Beaumont, Randle*L, and Tim Arnold.
Dance
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Saturday, Sep 12 9 PM–5 AM
SCRUM— Chicago Dragons RFC sports-themed dance party with rugby go-gos and DJs.
Karaoke
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Thursday 9 PM–1 AM
Karaoke Cabaret.
Dance
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Friday 9 PM–2 AM
Friday Night House Party.
Drag
Club Escape
South Shore
Sunday, Sep 6 9 PM–2 AM
FEDXXX— Ruffy's Male Review.
Dance
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Friday 9 PM–2 AM
GRRR— The SoFo Tap's weekly flagship bear party. All regular weekly programming is free unless otherwise noted.
Trivia
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Uptown
1st & 3rd Friday 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
Are You Smarter Than a Drag Queen?
Karaoke
The Closet
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 9:30 PM–1:30 AM
Thursday karaoke (themed some weeks).
Dance
Club Escape
South Side
Saturday 9:30 PM–3 AM
Spotlight Saturday— high-energy Saturday night dance party with DJs.
Karaoke
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Fri & Sat 9:30 PM–12 AM
MaryOke Karaoke— Friday & Saturday at 9:30pm (after the Divas). No cover, $5 well cocktails after 10pm.
Dance
Club Escape
South Shore
Friday, Aug 21 9:30 PM–2 AM
All Male Review, presented by King Pharaoh.
Drag
Club Escape
South Shore
Saturday, Aug 22 9:30 PM–3 AM
Spotlight Saturday— one of Chicago's longest-running drag shows.
Dance
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
3rd Friday 10 PM–2 AM
In The Groove.
Trivia
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Wednesday 8 PM–10 PM
Nerd Bear Trivia— prizes, puns, nerd pride.
Dance
Progress Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 10 PM–2 AM
Rotating DJs.
Dance
Decibel / The Belmont
Northalsted/Boystown
Tue–Sat 10 PM–4 AM
Decibel— LGBTQ dance club with DJs (former Berlin space).
Karaoke
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
Wed 10 PM–1 AM
Karaoke including $1 off Long Islands (26 flavors!)
Karaoke
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
Thu 10 PM–1 AM
Karaoke including $1 off all call liquor mixed drinks
Drag
Chicago Eagle
Uptown
Daily 10 PM–12 AM
Main stage drag and performance action starts at 10PM every night. Leather and LGBTQ+ bar.
Dance
Club Escape
South Side
Thursday 10 PM–2 AM
Diversion Thursdays— Ruffy's weekday show. Urban LGBT bar and dance nightclub.
Dance
Progress Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 10 PM–2 AM
Rotating DJ's starting at 10PM. Door cover $10 after 10pm on weekends.
Games
Chicago Eagle
Uptown
Wednesday, Aug 19 10 PM–1 AM
Jockstrap Night hosted by Lucy Stoole.
Dance
Chicago Eagle
Uptown
Friday, Aug 28 10 PM–2 AM
MainStage: Bunker.
Games
Chicago Eagle
Uptown
Wednesday, Sep 2 10 PM–1 AM
Jockstrap Night hosted by Lucy Stoole.
Drag
Club Escape
South Shore
Thursday, Aug 20 10 PM–2 AM
Diversion Thursdays— Ruffy's weekday show.
Dance
Decibel / The Belmont
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday 10 PM–2 AM
Late-night DJ sets and a full dance floor inside The Belmont; check the venue for the week's DJ and cover.
Bingo
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Wednesday 7:30 PM–10:30 PM
Let's Get Glam Bingo— glamorous, rowdy, and free.
Bingo
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Wednesday 7:30 PM–10:30 PM
Let's Get Glam Bingo— free to play.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
Wed & Sat 7 PM–11 PM
Country line dance & two-step (SCCDA), lesson 8 PM, free admission.
Drag
Big Chicks
Uptown
Tuesday 11 PM–1 AM
Drag show every Tuesday at 11PM— one of the best LGBTQ+ bar events in Uptown.
Drag
Fantasy Nightclub
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 11 PM–1 AM
Saturday night drag show and dance party until 5am.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Wednesday 7 PM–11 PM
Dinner with the Divas— drag queen dinner show with celebrity impersonators. Full dinner menu.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Thursday 7 PM–11 PM
Dinner with the Divas— drag queen dinner show. Full dinner menu with grilled salmon, NY steak, chicken, lobster ravioli.
Drag
Nobody's Darling
Andersonville
Various 8 PM–11 PM
Live performances and entertainment from 8PM-11PM.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
Friday 7 PM–11 PM
Open Decks B2B, hosted by Reggay Boots and featuring two guest DJs.
Drag
Lark
Northalsted/Boystown
Recurring Brunch
Themed drag brunch (special events).
Karaoke
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Wednesday Evening
Wednesday karaoke— $4 well drinks.
Karaoke
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Weekly Evening
MaryOke Karaoke.
Games
The Anvil on Granville
Edgewater
Recurring Evening
Recurring game nights.
Dance
Level Sporting Club
Wrigleyville
Friday Evening
Level Up Fridays.
Drag
Progress Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday Evening
Snatched— weekly drag show; $5 Absolut, $5 Jack, $3 Blue Moon drafts.
Bingo
Level Sporting Club
Wrigleyville
Wednesday Evening
Wednesday Bingo.
Trivia
Level Sporting Club
Wrigleyville
Tuesday Evening
Tuesday Trivia.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
Sunday Afternoon
Country T-Dance.
Games
The Closet
Northalsted/Boystown
Recurring Evening
Bingo, darts & video bowling.
Trivia
Lark
Northalsted/Boystown
Recurring Evening
Trivia nights.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Nightly Evening
Kit Kat Divas drag shows— Chicago's original drag show lounge.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Sat & Sun Brunch
Bottomless drag brunch.
Drag
Fantasy Nightclub
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday Late night
The Chicago Drag Show.
Dance
Fantasy Nightclub
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday Late night
Sativa's Hotboxxx w/ DJ Cristian Anthony & DJ Alex Q.
Dance
Progress Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday Evening
Urban Latin Night w/ DJ X-tasy; $5 Modelo drafts, $6 Patron shots, $7 Micheladas.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Nightly Evening
Nightly drag dinner show (different show each night).
Dance
Club Escape
South Shore
Friday Nightly
DJ-driven dance— house & hip-hop.
Drag
Club Escape
South Shore
Thu & Sat Nightly
Weekly drag shows— one of Chicago's longest running.
Drag
Jeffery Pub
South Shore
Thu & Sat Evening
Amateur drag nights.
Dance
Jeffery Pub
South Shore
Thu–Sun Nightly
DJ dancing Thursday through Sunday.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Nightly Evening
Live DJs & local LGBTQ+ talent; agave-focused cocktails.
Happy hour
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
Tue All day
$3 domestic bottles, Free pool tables
Games
Jackhammer
Rogers Park
Weekly During business hours
Patrons can enjoy free pool and darts as part of the venue's weekly offers. [Specials | Jackhammer Chicago— Jackhammer Chicago](https://jackhammerchicago.com/specials)
Games
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Uptown
1st & 3rd Friday Evening
Nintendo Switch Gaming Party— gaming night on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. No cover.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Saturday Monthly
The venue hosts Chicago's Original Bear Night on the first Saturday of every month.
Drag
Jeffery Pub
South Side
Various Various
Drag shows, poetry shows, open mic, comedy and other events. One of the oldest gay bars in America.
Drag
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Daily Various
Male dancers 7 days a week, 365 days a year— Chicago's only club with hottest male dancers on the strip. Drag shows and DJs.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Tuesday, Aug 18 Evening
Horny Bastards— a night for those who didn't get enough over the weekend.
Dance
Touché
Rogers Park
Wednesday, Aug 19 Evening
Hardcore Cruisin'— no cell phones or WiFi.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Thursday, Aug 20 Evening
Jockstrap Night— free clothing check.
Dance
Touché
Rogers Park
Friday, Aug 21 Evening
Throwback Thursdays— 70s & 80s music and porn by Bijou Video.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Saturday, Aug 22 Evening
Cowboy Round Up with ILGRA.
Dance
Touché
Rogers Park
Saturday, Aug 22 Evening
RIPE Party— dim lights, deep beats, go-go dudes, DJ Harry T.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Sunday, Aug 23 Afternoon
Beer Bust— $2.50 draughts and $2 sodas.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Tuesday, Aug 25 Evening
Horny Bastards— a night for those who didn't get enough over the weekend.
Dance
Touché
Rogers Park
Wednesday, Aug 26 Evening
Hardcore Cruisin'— no cell phones or WiFi.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Thursday, Aug 27 Evening
Jockstrap Night— free pants check; BNC at 7 PM.
Dance
Touché
Rogers Park
Friday, Aug 28 Evening
Throwback Thursdays— 70s & 80s music and porn by Bijou Video.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Saturday, Aug 29 Evening
Full Moon Party and Contest.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Saturday, Aug 29 Evening
These Boots Are Made for Walkin'— boot fetish party.
Games
Touché
Rogers Park
Sunday, Aug 30 Afternoon
Beer Bust— $2.50 draughts and $2 sodas.
Dance
Atmosphere
Andersonville
Fri & Sat Evening
Go-go dancers and themed dance nights.
Dance
Atmosphere
Andersonville
Wednesday Evening
Broadway Boulevard— Broadway and Hollywood hits with DJ Rob Anthony.
Event
Level Sporting Club
Wrigleyville
Wednesday Evening
Weekly sing-along piano night.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Monday, Aug 17 Evening
Monday MiXXXer.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday, Aug 18 Evening
Tuesday Night Dicksco.
Dance
Cell Block
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday, Aug 19 Evening
WAYBACK Wednesday.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Thursday Evening
The Divas Show.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Friday Evening
The Glamour Girlz.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Saturday Afternoon
Dragalicious Brunch.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Saturday Evening
Glitz and Glam.
Drag
LIPS
South Loop
Sunday Afternoon
Dragalicious Gospel Brunch.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday Evening
Tequila Thursdays.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Friday Evening
Glow Night Fridays.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday Evening
Fuego Saturdays.
Dance
El Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday Evening
Jochis Sundays.
Drag
Lark
Lakeview
Sat & Sun 11 AM–3 PM
Drag Brunch at Lark— fun-filled drag brunch every Saturday and Sunday with bottomless drink packages available.
Drag
Roscoe's Tavern
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 12 PM–2 PM
Weekly drag brunch hosted by Queen Batty Davis, with a $50 bottomless mimosas, bubbles, and brunch package; reservations recommended.
Games
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Saturday 12 PM–3 PM
Dog-friendly patio and bar hangout for four-legged guests and their people.
Games
Sidetrack
Lakeview
1st Saturday 1 PM–5 PM
Monthly DOG DAY— dog-friendly patio party on the first Saturday of each month.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Lakeview
Saturday 6 PM–8 PM
Saturday evening drag dinner show with the world-famous Kit Kat Divas— dinner and entertainment.
Drag
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday 3 PM–6 PM
A recurring afternoon of drag and games, followed by Sidetrack's Saturday Night Dance Party from 8 PM–3 AM.
Drag
2nd Story Bar
Streeterville
Saturday 8 PM–10 PM
An intimate upstairs cabaret night with rotating local hosts and performers; bring cash for tips.
Karaoke
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
Fri 9:30 PM–1:30 AM
Karaoke
Dance
Progress Bar
Lakeview
Saturday 10 PM–2 AM
Rotating DJs starting at 10PM. Door cover $10 after 10pm on weekends.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
Wed & Sat 7 PM–11 PM
Second City Country Dance Association line dancing; $1 from each Jack Daniel's cocktail supports SCCDA.
Drag
Charlie's
Uptown
Saturday 11 PM–1 AM
Under the Boots with Bella DeBalle, Pixel and Persephone Brooklyn.
Dance
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Saturday All night
Dancers all night with DJ Charlie Buttons.
Dance
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 12 PM–4 PM
Sunday Heat— hot beats, sexy gogos, all day. Complimentary burgers 2-4pm with drink purchase. $3 Bud Lights, $5 shots (Jameson, Altos, Thunderbitch).
Dance
Progress Bar
Lakeview
Sunday 1 PM–5 PM
Sunday Funday at Progress Bar— get LIT with VJ Chip from 1–10PM, then rotating DJs starting at 10PM.
Dance
Hydrate
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 2 PM–6 PM
Sunday Funday— Northalsted's official post-brunch party. $3 Bud Lights, $4 wells, $5 shots, free pizza 2-4 PM. Beats by Laura B.
Bingo
The Closet
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 6 PM–8 PM
Recurring neighborhood bingo at The Closet; check same-day socials for the host and prizes.
Karaoke
Ravenswood Tavern
Ravenswood
Sunday 7 PM–10 PM
Karaoke Sundays— weekly karaoke night with drink specials all night.
Drag
Charlie's
Uptown
1st & 3rd Sunday 5 PM–7 PM
Queeriod: A Drag Vibes Show.
Bingo
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Wed & Sun 7 PM–9 PM
HamBINGO Mary's— drag queen bingo supporting local charities; $20 suggested donation. Wednesdays & Sundays at 7pm (reservations at 6pm).
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Sunday 7 PM–2 AM
Sunday Funday Dance Party follows afternoon Show Tunes and party music across the bars.
Drag
Hydrate
Northalsted/Boystown
Mon 8 PM–10 PM
Mondays are Ruff— weekly drag show
Drag
Hydrate
Lakeview
Fri 9 PM–11 PM
Masterclass Drag Show— Hydrate's flagship Friday night drag show at 9pm, followed by rotating DJs at 11:30pm until 4am.
Games
Meeting House Tavern
Andersonville
Sunday 7 PM–9 PM
Weekly Poker Night— no buy-in required, just come hang and play.
Karaoke
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Sunday 9 PM–1 AM
Weekly bear karaoke at The SoFo Tap.
Dance
Hydrate
Northalsted/Boystown
Sun 10 PM–close
Sunday After Dark.
Drag
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Northalsted/Boystown
Sundays 4 PM–10 PM
Sunday evening drag show with the world-famous Kit Kat Divas— dinner and entertainment in Chicago's original drag show lounge.
Karaoke
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
Sat 10:30 PM–2:30 AM
Karaoke
Karaoke
Charlie's
Uptown
Sunday 7 PM–11 PM
Starlight Karaoke with Sutton Fister.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
Sunday 11 PM–4 AM
No Azúcar! Latin dance night, hosted by Persephone and Luna.
Karaoke
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Uptown
Monday 12 AM–3:30 AM
Late-night karaoke with pop, R&B, and club anthems, hosted by Tyler Hall, Tyler Meyer, and Andrew. No musical theatre.
Games
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
Mon 5:30 PM–8 PM
Open Mic Comedy Showcases— two shows every Monday at 5:30pm and 8:30pm including $1 off well drinks and well shots
NB
Games
The Northend Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 7 PM–10 PM
Queers Gambit - We heard your ex likes playing mind games. Tell him we found a healthier outlet ♟️ Whether you're a chess pro, still figuring out what the horse does, or just looking for your next move - all are welcome. Chicago chess players, your move. ♟️
Games
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Monday 7 PM–10 PM
Weekly Mario Kart night at Replay Lakeview.
Dance
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Monday 8 PM–2 AM
Musical Monday brings show tunes and music videos to Sidetrack's big screens all evening.
Games
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Uptown
Monday 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
Squabble Night— weekly board game night at Chicago's LGBTQIA+ Uptown bar. No cover.
Karaoke
Love's
Northalsted/Boystown
Monday Late night
Rock & Roll Karaoke.
Karaoke
Charlie's
Uptown
Tuesday 7 PM–12 AM
Karaoke with Bella DeBalle and Sutton Fister.
Trivia
Sidetrack
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 7 PM–9 PM
Weekly trivia followed by pop-favorite videos through close; OUTspoken LGBTQIA+ storytelling takes over the first Tuesday each month at 7 PM.
Games
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday 9 PM–12 AM
Weekly Super Smash Bros tournament.
Games
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Uptown
Tuesday 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
Poker in the Rear— friendly, inclusive weekly game night. No cover.
Dance
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Tuesday All night
Locker Room Tuesdays— dancers in towels and jock straps.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
Tuesday Midnight
Baddies Block Party with Sapphire Feliciano and Persephone Brooklyn; rotating music genres and monthly dance classes.
Trivia
Love's
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 7 PM–9 PM
Drag Trivia hosted by Heidi D'Lorenzo— Free to play.
Trivia
Lark
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 7 PM–9 PM
Weekly trivia night— themed trivia with prizes. See website for this week's theme.
Drag
Progress Bar
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 8 PM–10 PM
Snatched— weekly drag show. $5 ABSOLUT Flavors, $5 Jack Daniels, $3 Blue Moon Drafts.
Karaoke
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Wednesday 9 PM–12 AM
Weekly karaoke at Replay Lakeview.
Trivia
The SoFo Tap
Andersonville
Wednesday 8 PM–10 PM
Nerd Bear Trivia with themed questions, prizes, puns, and free entry at the neighborhood bear bar.
Dance
Fantasy Nightclub
Lakeview
Wednesday 11 PM–3 AM
Wednesday night dance party— DJ-driven late-night party until 4am.
Drag
Charlie's
Uptown
Wednesday 11 PM–1 AM
Boyz and Booze— male revue and go-gos, hosted by Sapphire Feliciano.
Trivia
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 7 PM–9 PM
Weekly Thursday trivia, followed by Thicc Thursdays at 9 PM.
Games
The North End
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursdays 7:30 PM–10 PM
North End Hold ’Em— free weekly Texas Hold ’Em night for all experience levels, beginning Thursday, August 20.
Drag
Hamburger Mary's
Edgewater
Thursday 8 PM–10 PM
Let's Make a Diva!— open-stage drag competition for all performers, with cash prizes and bookings. Thursdays at 8pm.
Bingo
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 8 PM–10 PM
Stripper Bingo, hosted by Chris. A different dancer removes a piece of clothing each game; prizes and more.
Drag
Hydrate
Lakeview
Thursday 9 PM–11 PM
Club Flamingo— weekly Thursday drag show at 9pm, followed by DJ at midnight. Rotating drag performers and guest DJs.
Dance
Replay Lakeview
Northalsted/Boystown
Thursday 9 PM–1 AM
Weekly late-night Thursday party at Replay Lakeview.
Trivia
2Bears Tavern Uptown
Uptown
Thursday 7 PM–10 PM
Are You Smarter Than a Drag Queen— free drag trivia hosted by Tia Pet. No cover. $6 Premium Well drinks.
Drag
Charlie's
Uptown
2nd Thursday 11 PM–1 AM
Scissor Sisters— monthly look party celebrating Chicago designers, hosted by Pixel and Vanda La Rose.
Bingo
Lark
Lakeview
Thursday Evening
Xtreme Drag Bingo Thursdays— drag-hosted bar bingo with prizes. Book ahead.
Dance
Progress Bar
Lakeview
Thursday Evening
Urban Latin Night hosted by DJ X-tasy. $5 Modelo Drafts, $6 Patron Shots, $7 Modelo Micheladas, $7 Patron Cantaritos.
Dance
Replay Lakeview
Lakeview
2nd Friday 10 PM–2 AM
Janky's House— monthly late-night party every second Friday at Replay Lakeview.
Drag
Charlie's
Uptown
2nd Friday 11 PM–1 AM
Glow Up with Sapphire Feliciano and Luna LaCatrina; drag performances, go-gos and neon body painting.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
2nd & 4th Tuesday 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
¡Ven y Baila! free bachata, salsa, cumbia and more dance lessons with Luis & Ricky.
Drag
Charlie's
Northalsted/Boystown
1st & 3rd Thursday 8 PM–10 PM
The Gauntlet— male entertainer competition. Hosted by Ivan Tequilla Ritz with judges Dream D. Ross & Rico Inferno. $4 Jell-O shots, $6 Jell-O syringes, $7 well cocktails.
Games
Charlie's
Uptown
1st & 3rd Thursday 10 PM–1 AM
Power-Up Reloaded: cosplay and video-game competitions; sign-ups 10–11 PM, tournaments start 11 PM.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
1st & 3rd Thursday 8 PM–10 PM
Tequila On Da Rox— male revue with Ivan Tequila and Andy Santos.
Games
Charlie's
Uptown
3rd Thursday 9 PM–11 PM
Paint & Sip with Kimberly Summer; free to participate and supplies are provided.
Games
Shakers on Clark
Lakeview
3rd Friday 8:30 PM–11 PM
Comedy Killz— monthly comedy show on the 3rd Friday of every month at 8:30pm.
Dance
Charlie's
Uptown
3rd Friday 11 PM–3 AM
Thirdstrap— blackout party with Persephone Brooklyn and Pixel.
Dance
Scarlet
Lakeview
3rd Sunday 8 PM–1 AM
The Takeover— monthly themed music night on the 3rd Sunday. Rotating artist themes (Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and more).
Bingo
Charlie's
Uptown
3rd Monday 7 PM–11 PM
Birthday Bingo with Aurora Divine and Bella DeBalle; show an ID with a birthday during the month for a gift.
Drag
Charlie's
Uptown
4th Sunday 5 PM–7 PM
Boyfriend Material— an all-king showcase.
Dance
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
Last Thursday 8 PM–12 AM
Millennium— The Guys Dance to hits from 2000–2009.
Dance
Sidetrack
Lakeview
Last Saturday 5 PM–9 PM
Sapphic Saturday— monthly women's party on the last Saturday of each month.
Dance
Lucky Horseshoe
Northalsted/Boystown
1st Thursday Time not listed
’90s— The Guys Dance to all ’90s hits.
Save the date
Big Chicago events worth planning around.
June
Chicago Pride Fest
A three-day street festival in Northalsted the weekend before the Pride Parade, with live music on three stages, drag performances, the Proud Pet Parade, and over 150 food and merchandise vendors.
Pride Fest ↗June
Chicago Pride Parade
One of the nation’s oldest Pride celebrations, marching through Lakeview and Lincoln Park with community groups, floats, and a powerful celebration of visibility and solidarity.
Pride Chicago ↗August
Northalsted Market Days
A three-day street festival along Halsted with live music, drag, food, drinks, local vendors, and packed patios throughout Northalsted/Boystown.
Market Days ↗October
Fall Taste of Northalsted
A food & drink sampling crawl through over 20 Northalsted locations with two route options (Route A: 12–3pm, Route B: 3–6pm). 21+ with ID. Tickets required.
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