Neighborhood Bar · Chicago

Neighborhood Night

Name: Neighborhood Night
Start: 2026-11-26T17:00:00-06:00
Location: 2Bears Tavern Uptown

2Bears Tavern Uptown

1140 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

directions(773) 672-4900website

Coming up

Thu, Nov 26 · 5:00 PM

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Get a reminder before it starts

Get the app

About

Neighborhood Night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago's late-night LGBTQIA+ bar steps from the Wilson CTA stop in Uptown. Kick off at 5pm and stay as late as you like, with pinball, darts and Nintendo Switch gaming on hand, plus drink specials to keep the night easy. Dogs are welcome, so bring the good company.

Save this event in the Gathry app

Get reminders and never miss LGBTQ+ events near you.

More Events at 2Bears Tavern Uptown

Showing 6 upcoming events

Trivia

Are You Smarter Than a Drag Queen?

Friday, November 13th, 2026

7:00 PM

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—in the best way. Gather your team and test your wits over three hours of comedy, competition, and chaos. Free to play, no cover, drinks flowing, and the perfect way to kick off a Friday night at this neighborhood bar. Every Friday from 7pm to 10pm.

Karaoke

Serve! Vocal Edition Karaoke

Monday, November 16th, 2026

11:00 PM

Late-night karaoke for pop stars, divas, and anyone ready to take the stage and make it theirs. Every Monday from midnight to 3:30am at 2Bears Tavern Uptown, hosted by Tyler Hall, Tyler Meyer, and Andrew. Free, 21+, and packed with people who actually know how to have a good time on the mic—just show up and claim your moment.

Free

Poker in the Rear

Tuesday, November 17th, 2026

7:30 PM

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 a welcoming crowd of regulars and newcomers. Hosted by Taylor Grimes, it's a low-key weekly game night that keeps people coming back. First come, first served, so grab a seat, play some cards, and stick around for drinks.

Neighborhood Bar

Neighborhood Night

Thursday, November 19th, 2026

5:00 PM

Neighborhood Night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown is a late-night LGBTQIA+ night in Chicago's Uptown, steps from the Wilson CTA station. Expect the usual neighborhood-bar ease: pinball, darts, Nintendo Switch and a crowd that's happy to pull up a stool. Doors open at 5pm, so come early for a relaxed start.

Trivia

Are You Smarter Than a Drag Queen?

Friday, November 20th, 2026

7:00 PM

Karaoke

Serve! Vocal Edition Karaoke

Monday, November 23rd, 2026

11:00 PM

More LGBTQ+ Events in Chicago

Discover more events happening around Chicago

Late Night

Sativa's Hot Boxxx

Thursday, November 12th, 2026

11:00 PM

Hydrate Nightclub

Sativa's Hot Boxxx is a late-night drag show at Hydrate in Chicago's Boystown, where Sativa Diamond hosts Kara Mel D'Ville, Howdy Rowan and Judith Priest for an hour-and-change of camp and high-energy fun. It's on Thursday, November 12, from 11 PM to 1 AM, and there's no cover, so you can roll in without the door math. Grab the $12 TT Baby drink special and get settled in for a night you won't see coming.

rooftop

T.g.i.f. Show Tunes

Friday, November 13th, 2026

4:00 PM

Sidetrack

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 sunset, and get ready to belt out the hits with fellow show tune lovers in the kind of communal, joyful singing that makes this Chicago tradition legendary.

Drag Shows

Oops We Did It Again: Y2K Drag Dinner

Friday, November 13th, 2026

Times on venue site

Kit Kat Club

Oops We Did It Again is a Y2K-themed drag dinner at Kit Kat Club, Chicago's original drag show lounge in Lakeview on Halsted Street. Pull out your frosted tips and butterfly clips, settle in for an elevated dinner by Chef Chelsea Poe, and watch the Kit Kat Divas take the velvet stage. It kicks off Friday, November 13 at 7pm, so you'll want to book a table early.

Happy Hour

Queer Happy Hour @ Nightshade & Dark

Friday, November 13th, 2026

7:00 PM

LGBTQ+ Center Lake County

A Friday night gathering for queer folks to eat, drink, and connect in a genuinely welcoming space. No pretense, no pressure — just good company and a chance to be yourself. 21+.

Live Music

Dusky Waters: The Mother Magnolia Tour Live

Friday, November 13th, 2026

7:00 PM

Dorothy

New Orleans singer-songwriter Dusky Waters brings her ancestral Americana to Chicago for an intimate trio night at Dorothy, the 70s-inspired lesbian speakeasy in West Town. Expect close-up storytelling and rich harmonies in a room built for listening. Doors open at 7pm and the set runs till 8:30pm, so you'll have time for a nightcap after.

Karaoke

Artemis Singers Karaoke Fundraiser Party

Friday, November 13th, 2026

7:00 PM

Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60660

Artemis Singers, Chicago's all-volunteer lesbian feminist chorus, is throwing a karaoke party at Whiskey Girl Tavern on Clark Street in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. Grab the mic, grab a drink, and support 46 years of community singing: 100% of net proceeds go straight to the chorus. All ages until 9 PM, 21+ after. Food and drinks are for purchase, and there are pay-what-you-wish baked goods.