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Free Texas Hold'em every Sunday night at Meeting House Tavern — no gambling, no stress, just a damn good game night. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a competitive card shark, you'll find a welcoming table full of regulars and new faces alike. Play for prizes, bring a friend for bonus chips, and settle in for cards with people who know how to have a good time. Low-key, social, and exactly the kind of thing that keeps regulars coming back.

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Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

7:30 PM

Official trivia straight from America's favorite quiz show — two hours of sharp questions, buzzer-worthy moments, and genuine competition. Free to play, prizes for the winners, and a new shot at the leaderboard every week. Grab your team, show up early (seating's limited), and get ready to yell out answers with people who actually know their stuff.

Let's Get Glam Bingo

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

7:30 PM

Wednesday nights belong to this burlesque-themed bingo mashup — live performance, comedy, audience interaction, and actual bingo gameplay all rolled into one gloriously campy evening. Hosted by GlaMonster & Reggay Boots, it's the kind of show that keeps people coming back week after week. Seating starts at 7pm; the fun runs until 10:30pm.

Karaoke Cabaret

Thursday, August 27th, 2026

9:00 PM

Thursday nights belong to the people who want to belt out their favorite songs in front of a crowd that actually gets it. Hosted by Bradley K8 Olsen and powered by Creaoke Karaoke, this is a high-energy late-night singalong that welcomes everyone from power ballad divas to first-time mic grabbers. Big vocals, crowd favorites, cocktails, and unapologetic queer nightlife energy — free to show up and make some noise.

House Party

Friday, August 28th, 2026

9:00 PM

Friday nights at Meeting House Tavern are all about throwback party vibes, singalong anthems, and the kind of carefree energy you get at a house party with no attitude or cover charge. Free pool, darts, shuffleboard, board games, and skee-ball keep things moving between cheap drinks and nonstop music. It's the weekend kickoff Andersonville actually shows up for.

Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

7:30 PM

Official Jeopardy! trivia night every Tuesday at Meeting House Tavern — two hours of sharp questions, team competition, and genuine prizes. Free to play, limited seating, and a new shot at the leaderboard every week. Bring your crew, grab a drink, and get ready to buzz in.

Let's Get Glam Bingo

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

7:30 PM

A weekly burlesque-themed bingo night that mixes live performance, comedy, and audience interaction with classic bingo gameplay. Hosted by GlaMonster & Reggay Boots, it's the kind of midweek event that actually gives you a reason to show up on a Wednesday—expect glam, laughs, and the chance to win while the energy stays high from 7:30 to 10:30pm.

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Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

9:00 PM

Sunday nights at SoFo Tap belong to anyone with a mic and the guts to use it. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, Bearaoke is a night of big vocals, bold energy, and a crowd that's genuinely here for it—whether you're belting out country favorites, power ballads, or whatever else you've got in you. Bring the confidence; the bear community will bring the cheers. Free, 9pm to 1am.

Sunday Funday After Dark

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

9:00 PM

The party doesn't stop when the sun goes down — Sidetrack's late-night Sunday keeps the dance floor packed with high-energy music and a crowd that's ready to keep going. It's the perfect way to stretch out the weekend before Monday shows up.

Sunday After Dark

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

10:00 PM

Every Sunday night after 10pm, Hydrate shifts into high gear with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the visuals sharp while the dance floor fills up with people who know how to make a Sunday night count. No cover, cheap Bud Lights, and a room that gets better as the night goes on.

Chicago House TransSafe Drop In

Monday, August 24th, 2026

2:00 PM

A free, judgment-free weekly drop-in for trans and non-binary folks at Center on Halsted. No appointment needed — just show up and connect with real, practical support including housing navigation, employment services, legal help with name changes and discrimination cases, medical referrals, and more. As the Midwest's first comprehensive one-stop resource designed specifically for the trans community, TransSafe connects you with people and resources that actually understand what you're navigating.

Make Mondays Suck Less

Monday, August 24th, 2026

5:00 PM

Monday nights at SoFo Tap are built for people who need to shake off the work week—$5 You Call It drinks, 90s and 2000s music videos on rotation, and a room full of folks who get it. Free entry, open till 2am. Comfort, nostalgia, and easy vibes, every single week.

Your Friend Rachel x The God Awful Small Affairs

Monday, August 24th, 2026

7:00 PM

Two queer musicians, one intimate night underground. Brooklyn's Your Friend Rachel brings her distinctive sound to Dorothy's subterranean stage, sharing the bill with Chicago's The God Awful Small Affairs. Live music for people who actually listen — expect the kind of performance that reminds you why you showed up in the first place.

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