TGIF: Friday Afternoon Show Tunes

A night devoted to Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande at Sidetrack — expect the hits, the videos, the energy, and a dance floor that knows every word. If you've got a favorite from either catalog, this is your people.

K-pop takes over Sidetrack for a night of dance floor energy, video performances, and a crowd that knows every word. Thursday nights at this legendary video bar mean themed beats, DJs spinning the hits, and the kind of celebration that makes Halsted Street worth the trip.

The ultimate Pride bar crawl hits Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood on Saturday, June 27. Kick off at 1pm at Sidetrack, then hop your way through Northalsted's legendary venues with the community. Tickets available through Ticket Tailor — this is the neighborhood's biggest Pride celebration, and it's worth showing up for.

The last Saturday of every month belongs to the women and sapphic community at Sidetrack. Five to nine pm is your window to dance, connect, and celebrate with folks who get it — a recurring gathering that's become a reliable highlight for anyone looking to spend their evening around their people.

Sidetrack opens early at 11am on Pride Parade Sunday with air-conditioned comfort, big screens showing the parade live, and party music pumping across all the bars. Doors stay open until 2am, so you can watch the parade, celebrate with the community, and keep the party going all day long.

Sidetrack's legendary Sunday tradition: Broadway sing-alongs across multiple bars, with party music and dancing that keeps going till 2am. No cover charge means there's zero reason not to show up and belt out your favorite show tunes with a room full of people who actually know the words.