Dance clubs, nightlife venues, and entertainment spaces
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Late-night karaoke for pop stars, divas, and anyone ready to take the stage and make it theirs.
A private, members-only gathering for LGBTQ+ men seeking consensual, undressed connection in Cell Block's backroom.
Trivia Tuesday at Sidetrack gets a horror twist this week, with a Scream Movies Edition that's perfect for anyone who knows their ghostface from their final gir...
Free Texas Hold'em every Tuesday night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Beginner-friendly and no experience needed—just show up, learn the game, and vie for prizes with...
Test your knowledge against other teams in this official Jeopardy!-style trivia league at Meeting House Tavern.
Stew hosts Sidetrack's weekly trivia night—test your pop culture knowledge against the crowd, then stick around for Pop Favorite Videos spinning until 2am.
A weekly burlesque-themed drag bingo night at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville, hosted by GlaMonster & Reggay Boots.
Every Wednesday, the bears and bear lovers take over The SoFo Tap for two hours of trivia that actually tests your brain.
A dark and twisted drag competition honoring Spjörk, hosted by Vanda LaRose. Contestants battle through Presentation, Creative Evening Wear, and a Top 5 Q&A for...
A night built around the pop anthems of Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande—get on stage to show off your moves and win prizes, watch drag performances that slay to thei...
Chicago's kinkiest karaoke night happens every Wednesday at Jackhammer, hosted by Tim Bell.
Start Halloween weekend on the dance floor. VJ George G spins pop hits, Latin beats, R&B favorites, and throwbacks with dance videos until 4 AM.
The crypt is back for its one-year anniversary, and this sapphic celebration is pulling out all the haunts.
Sidetrack's weekly Thursday night party takes over the Main, Cherry, and North Bars with high-energy Latin beats, DJ-driven dance floors, and a crowd that knows...
Grab the mic and own the room every Thursday night at Meeting House Tavern's Karaoke Cabaret.
A weekly Thursday night open mic at 2Bears Tavern Uptown, hosted by Paul Miller and Jason Melton.
Kick off your weekend at Sidetrack's legendary Friday show tunes sing-along! Every other Friday, the rooftop and video bar come alive with a crowd that knows ev...
High-energy drag trivia night hosted by Tia Pet at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. The questions are tricky, the host is shady, and the room is completely out of control—...
Jackhammer and The Hole get rough. Blue collar gear, tool belts, work boots, and hard working energy take over the dance floor, with Andy and Blake spinning and...
The Freshman 15 grand finale brings the season's fiercest drag competition to its crowning moment.
The neighborhood's go-to Friday night out at Meeting House Tavern — house music, a packed dance floor, and a DJ keeping the energy going all night.
Saturday nights at Hydrate belong to Draglicious—a rotating lineup of top-tier drag performers bringing the glitz, glamour, and greatest hits to a packed room.
Halloween night at Hydrate belongs to Isis Muretech. She's taking over from 11 PM to 5 AM with her signature tribal house and techno—driving beats, big vocals,...
Late-night dance event at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago's Boystown. Experience the energy of one of the city's premier nightlife venues with DJ performances and...