Doggy Days

Thursday nights at Meeting House belong to the singers — whether you're belting out your go-to anthem or discovering a new favorite. Bradley K8 Olsen hosts this weekly cabaret where the crowd is supportive, the song list is deep, and everyone gets a turn to shine. Show up ready to have fun and cheer on your people.

Sidetrack's Latin night brings the heat to the Main, Cherry, and North Bars — expect high-energy music, a packed dance floor, and the kind of crowd that knows how to move. Thursday nights at 9pm is when the venue shifts into full Latin mode, running until 2am. If you're looking for good dancing and better energy, this is it.

Thursday night open mic at 2Bears where regulars and newcomers grab the mic to share whatever's on their mind—comedy bits, stories, songs, whatever. Low-pressure, high-fun atmosphere in a neighborhood bar that actually encourages people to get up and be heard. Show up to perform, stick around for the laughs.

Learn the fundamentals of tai chi in a welcoming, accessible setting designed for adults 45 and up. This four-class series meets Friday mornings in Center on Halsted's gymnasium, and you can participate seated or standing—whatever works for your body. It's a gentle way to build balance, flexibility, and calm without any pressure to keep up.

Friday afternoons at Sidetrack belong to Show Tunes — a 3-7pm sing-along that's part celebration, part therapy, and entirely unironic. The kind of event where belting out Sondheim with strangers becomes a genuine good time, and the crowd gets louder with every drink. It's what a neighborhood bar does best: give people a reason to show up early and stay late.

Friday nights at Sidetrack belong to All Stars — the show that brings back the queens you already love and reminds you why they earned their place in the competition. Screenings run 7-9pm, which means plenty of time to grab a drink, settle in with the crowd, and lose it when your favorites hit the runway.