Dance Party in Chicago

Pink Pony Club brings the heat to Sidetrack with a themed party that celebrates queer nightlife at its most fun and unapologetic. Expect a packed dance floor, high energy, and a crowd ready to dance all night.

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 how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the...

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 every word to their favorite Broadway classics and pop standards. Grab a drink, catch...

Reclaim homecoming on your own terms—dress how you want, bring who you want, and dance till 2am. The Chicago Spirit Brigade opens the night with cheer activations, then DJ Syd takes over the dance floor at 10pm before DJ DaiGroovie...

A high-energy, underground pup-focused party on the first Friday of every month. Heavy bass, low lights, and a packed dance floor that doesn't let up from 9pm to 4am. Built for the community by the community, this is a night...

Sidetrack's Friday nights are built for dancing — a packed dance floor, high-energy DJ sets, and a crowd that knows how to make the most of the weekend. It's the kind of night that reminds you why this place is...

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. Free pool tables, darts, and board games if you need a breather from dancing....

The Saturday afternoon shift at Sidetrack — when brunch hangs on and the dance floor starts calling. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and ease into the weekend vibe before things really heat up. It's that sweet spot between...

Two DJs making their Dorothy debut spin back-to-back for a cover-free night in the subterranean lounge. DJ th3m opens with early 2000s nostalgia and bass-heavy rap (9-11pm), then Naughty G takes over with house, reggaeton, electronic, and hip hop until...

Draglicious is Hydrate's signature Saturday night drag show—a rotating lineup of top-tier performers bringing glitz, glamour, and the greatest hits to the stage every week. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or just a night out with friends, this...

Northalsted's official after-brunch party at Hydrate Nightclub. Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, DJ Laura B keeps the dance floor packed with go-go dancers, cheap drink specials ($3 Bud Lights, $4 wells until 4pm), and free pizza to fuel the...

Sidetrack's legendary Sunday afternoon tradition — the whole room singing along to Broadway classics and pop standards across the Main, Cherry, and North Bars. It's the kind of joyful, communal sing-along that makes strangers harmonize together, with rooftop and video...

Cell Block Chicago's weekly underwear and fetish party takes over the backroom every Sunday afternoon. Come in your tighty whities, jockstraps, or favorite gear for a friendly, unapologetic cruising scene with backroom beats and a packed dance floor. No cover...

Sidetrack's late-night Sunday celebration keeps the energy high after dark — dance floor packed, themed entertainment rotating through the night, and a crowd that knows how to close out the weekend right. It's the perfect excuse to turn Sunday into...

Every Sunday night at Hydrate, the party shifts into high gear after 10pm with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the energy moving and the dance floor packed all night long....

Chicago's favorite way to survive Mondays. Every week at Hydrate Nightclub, host Mz Ruff 'N Stuff brings a rotating lineup of fabulous queens for a lively drag showcase, backed by beats from DJ MARTIN keeping the packed dance floor moving...

A night dedicated to Taylor Swift at Sidetrack — expect dance floor energy, themed beats, and a room full of Swifties ready to celebrate everything from folklore to the latest era. Whether you're here for the music, the vibe, or...

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 how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the...

A seven-hour muscle worship party built for big men and their admirers. Built go-go dancers perform muscle worship scenes on stage while classic bodybuilder motivation plays on the screens. The night peaks at midnight with a bicep contest and prizes,...

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. Free pool tables, darts, and board games if you need a breather from dancing....

Dorothy's resident DJ Ca$h Era brings her open-format mastery to the underground speakeasy every month. With over a decade of experience and a title as Chicago's Best Hip-Hop DJ since 2021, she'll be spinning from 10pm to last call at...

The Saturday afternoon shift at Sidetrack — when brunch hangs on and the dance floor starts calling. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and ease into the weekend vibe before things really heat up. It's that sweet spot between...

Disco Bears from Outer Space are taking over Cell Block's legendary backroom for a night of underground and exotic disco beats spun by Zack from Sunday Bunday. No cover, complimentary clothing check, and a dance floor that demands your brightest,...

Break out your rugged, outdoorsy vibes and sweat it up on The SoFo Tap's dance floor. Lumbersexual brings out the best beards, flannel shirts, well-worn jeans, and sturdy work boots for a night of music from Tracy McKenzie. It's the...

Eleven years of bears, beats, and all-night dancing — Megawoof is back at Jackhammer for a celebration that's become legendary in Chicago's bear community. Eight hours of dancing with Tim Arnold and Goonz (making his Chicago debut) behind the decks....

Draglicious is Hydrate's signature Saturday night drag showcase — top-tier queens performing every week from 9pm to 11pm, delivering glitz, glamour, and the greatest hits. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or just a night out, this is the...

Two Chicago-based selectors bringing their signature blend of cumbia, reggaeton, house, and beyond to Dorothy's underground dance floor. Mala Vida spins vinyl and digital across eight years of sets celebrating tradition and pushing sound forward, while Cozmiika—co-founder of the queer...

Northalsted's official after-brunch party at Hydrate Nightclub. Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, DJ Laura B keeps the dance floor packed with go-go dancers, cheap drink specials ($3 Bud Lights, $4 wells until 4pm), and free pizza to fuel the...

Cell Block Chicago's weekly underwear and fetish party takes over the backroom every Sunday afternoon. Come in your tighty whities, jockstraps, or favorite gear for a friendly, unapologetic cruising scene with backroom beats and a packed dance floor. No cover...

Sidetrack's legendary Sunday afternoon tradition — the whole room singing along to Broadway classics and pop standards across the Main, Cherry, and North Bars. It's the kind of joyful, communal sing-along that makes strangers harmonize together, with rooftop and video...

Every Sunday night at Hydrate, the party shifts into high gear after 10pm with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the energy moving and the dance floor packed all night long....

Chicago's favorite way to survive Mondays. Every week at Hydrate Nightclub, host Mz Ruff 'N Stuff brings a rotating lineup of fabulous queens for a lively drag showcase, backed by beats from DJ MARTIN keeping the packed dance floor moving...

A night devoted to Queen Bey at Sidetrack — expect the hits, the deep cuts, the videos, and a room full of people who know every word. This is what Wednesday nights are for.

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 how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the...

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 every word to their favorite Broadway classics and pop standards. Grab a drink, catch...

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. Free pool tables, darts, and board games if you need a breather from dancing....

The Saturday afternoon shift at Sidetrack — when brunch hangs on and the dance floor starts calling. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and ease into the weekend vibe before things really heat up. It's that sweet spot between...

A night built for the 2010s pop hits that defined a decade—the icons, the anthems, the songs you'll never skip. No shame, no gatekeeping, just pure pop perfection from the era that gave us everything. Free entry, 9pm to 1am...

Boystown's Saturday night institution — top-tier drag queens performing back-to-back sets of the greatest hits, the kind of show that's equally perfect for a birthday celebration, an anniversary, or just a night out with people who know how to have...

Northalsted's official after-brunch party at Hydrate Nightclub. Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, DJ Laura B keeps the dance floor packed with go-go dancers, cheap drink specials ($3 Bud Lights, $4 wells until 4pm), and free pizza to fuel the...

Sidetrack's legendary Sunday afternoon tradition — the whole room singing along to Broadway classics and pop standards across the Main, Cherry, and North Bars. It's the kind of joyful, communal sing-along that makes strangers harmonize together, with rooftop and video...

Cell Block Chicago's weekly underwear and fetish party takes over the backroom every Sunday afternoon. Come in your tighty whities, jockstraps, or favorite gear for a friendly, unapologetic cruising scene with backroom beats and a packed dance floor. No cover...

Every Sunday night at Hydrate, the party shifts into high gear after 10pm with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the energy moving and the dance floor packed all night long....

Chicago's favorite way to survive Mondays. Every week at Hydrate Nightclub, host Mz Ruff 'N Stuff brings a rotating lineup of fabulous queens for a lively drag showcase, backed by beats from DJ MARTIN keeping the packed dance floor moving...

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 how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the...

Halloween is for the sapphic singles — and this party proves it. Costumes are mandatory, the DJ is spinning, and there's a costume contest with a real prize waiting. Spooky icebreaker games, a confessional booth for making out, and drink...

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. Free pool tables, darts, and board games if you need a breather from dancing....

The Saturday afternoon shift at Sidetrack — when brunch hangs on and the dance floor starts calling. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and ease into the weekend vibe before things really heat up. It's that sweet spot between...

Hydrate's signature Saturday night drag show brings top-tier entertainers performing the greatest hits for two hours of glitz and glamour. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just looking for a reliably stellar night out, Draglicious delivers the kind of...

Northalsted's official after-brunch party at Hydrate Nightclub. Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, DJ Laura B keeps the dance floor packed with go-go dancers, cheap drink specials ($3 Bud Lights, $4 wells until 4pm), and free pizza to fuel the...

Sidetrack's legendary Sunday afternoon tradition — the whole room singing along to Broadway classics and pop standards across the Main, Cherry, and North Bars. It's the kind of joyful, communal sing-along that makes strangers harmonize together, with rooftop and video...

Cell Block Chicago's weekly underwear and fetish party takes over the backroom every Sunday afternoon. Come in your tighty whities, jockstraps, or favorite gear for a friendly, unapologetic cruising scene with backroom beats and a packed dance floor. No cover...

Every Sunday night at Hydrate, the party shifts into high gear after 10pm with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the energy moving and the dance floor packed all night long....

Chicago's favorite way to survive Mondays. Every week at Hydrate Nightclub, host Mz Ruff 'N Stuff brings a rotating lineup of fabulous queens for a lively drag showcase, backed by beats from DJ MARTIN keeping the packed dance floor moving...

The crypt is back for its one-year anniversary, and this sapphic celebration is pulling out all the haunts. Expect a night of 90s horror-inspired cabaret performances, a dress code that demands drama (think Scream Queen meets Hoochie nostalgia), and an...

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 how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the...

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 every word to their favorite Broadway classics and pop standards. Grab a drink, catch...

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. Free pool tables, darts, and board games if you need a breather from dancing....

The Saturday afternoon shift at Sidetrack — when brunch hangs on and the dance floor starts calling. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and ease into the weekend vibe before things really heat up. It's that sweet spot between...

A no-cover celebration of sapphic love at Sidetrack — queer women's anthems, drag performances, games, and the kind of crowd that actually gets it. Halloween weekend means the energy is already up; this is the place to spend it.

Northalsted's official after-brunch party at Hydrate Nightclub. Every Sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, DJ Laura B keeps the dance floor packed with go-go dancers, cheap drink specials ($3 Bud Lights, $4 wells until 4pm), and free pizza to fuel the...

Sidetrack's legendary Sunday afternoon tradition — the whole room singing along to Broadway classics and pop standards across the Main, Cherry, and North Bars. It's the kind of joyful, communal sing-along that makes strangers harmonize together, with rooftop and video...

Cell Block Chicago's weekly underwear and fetish party takes over the backroom every Sunday afternoon. Come in your tighty whities, jockstraps, or favorite gear for a friendly, unapologetic cruising scene with backroom beats and a packed dance floor. No cover...

Every Sunday night at Hydrate, the party shifts into high gear after 10pm with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the energy moving and the dance floor packed all night long....

Chicago's favorite way to survive Mondays. Every week at Hydrate Nightclub, host Mz Ruff 'N Stuff brings a rotating lineup of fabulous queens for a lively drag showcase, backed by beats from DJ MARTIN keeping the packed dance floor moving...

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 how to move. Expect a packed dance floor, strong drinks, and great vibes — the...

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. Free pool tables, darts, and board games if you need a breather from dancing....

The Saturday afternoon shift at Sidetrack — when brunch hangs on and the dance floor starts calling. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and ease into the weekend vibe before things really heat up. It's that sweet spot between...

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 every word to their favorite Broadway classics and pop standards. Grab a drink, catch...