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Sip 'n' Spells

Name: Sip 'n' Spells
Start: 2026-11-14T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Meeting House Tavern

Meeting House Tavern

5025 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

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Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Magic: The Gathering hangout at Meeting House Tavern, 5025 N Clark Street, Chicago, on second Saturdays from 2 PM to 5 PM. Bring a deck or pull up a chair for casual EDH games, drinks and raffles in a laid-back community setting. Free to RSVP, and the listing notes it's a 21+ event with ID required.

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Let's Get Glam Bingo

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

7:00 PM

A weekly burlesque-themed drag bingo night at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville, hosted by GlaMonster & Reggay Boots. Expect rotating performers, live comedy, audience interaction, and plenty of prizes alongside classic bingo gameplay. Dress up, play for fun, and enjoy the company of your queer community every Wednesday night. Free to play, seating starts around 7pm.

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Karaoke Cabaret

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

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Grab the mic and own the room every Thursday night at Meeting House Tavern's Karaoke Cabaret. Hosted by Bradley K8 Olsen with music powered by Creaoke Karaoke, this high-energy late-night singalong welcomes everyone — seasoned divas and first-timers alike. Expect big vocals, crowd favorites, cocktails, and a genuinely supportive room full of unapologetic queer nightlife energy. It's the kind of low-pressure, high-fun night that keeps people coming back week after week.

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Friday, October 16th, 2026

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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. This is where Andersonville's queer community comes to reset after the week, every Friday.

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Pokémon Raid Social

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

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Free monthly Pokémon GO hangout at Meeting House Tavern where trainers team up for raids, trade Pokémon, and meet fellow players. Hosted by Flops, this laid-back Saturday afternoon combines gaming, drinks, and community energy — perfect for longtime players, competitive trainers, and newcomers alike.

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Pop'd! Vol. 11: 2010's Pop Pop Perfection

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9:00 PM

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 at Meeting House Tavern.

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No cover, free pumpkins, and all the supplies you need — just show up and paint. Wil Velez is hosting, and there are drink specials ($7 signature margaritas, $8 Wynks) to sip on while you create. A low-key Sunday afternoon that's equal parts creative and social.

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