Grrr: Chicago's Weekly Bear Night

Saturday afternoons at SoFo Tap belong to the pups and their people—a weekly dog-friendly hangout where you bring your four-legged friend, grab a good drink, and settle in with a genuinely welcoming crowd. Free treats for the dogs, cheap drinks for you, and three hours of easy, unpretentious fun. This is neighborhood bar culture at its best.

A night built for connection and chemistry at SoFo Tap — bears, cubs, otters, chasers, and admirers come together for a social, flirty evening with music by Tracy McKenzie. Nine PM to three AM, free entry, and the kind of energy that reminds you why this community knows how to have a good time.

Free hot dogs, cold drinks, and an easy Sunday hang at the SoFo Tap. Noon to 3pm every week — the kind of low-key afternoon that doesn't require a plan, just show up and settle in. Perfect for bears, bear enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a genuine neighborhood vibe without the fuss.

Sundays at SoFo Tap mean grabbing the mic and taking the stage for a night of big vocals, bold energy, and a crowd that's genuinely here for it. From country favorites to power ballads, anything goes—just bring the confidence. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, this is karaoke for people who actually want to sing, not just watch.

Monday nights at the SoFo Tap are your antidote to the work week — cheap drinks ($5 call-its), 90s and 00s music videos spinning all night, and a room full of people who get why Mondays need a proper reset. Log off at 5pm and let go until 2am. It's the kind of low-key, no-pretense vibe that keeps people coming back week after week.

Wednesday nights at the SoFo Tap belong to the bears and bear lovers who show up for trivia, prizes, and the kind of crowd that actually knows their stuff. First, second, and third place prizes keep things competitive; new raffles every week keep things fresh. Hosted by bartender Thomas, it's the kind of reliably fun midweek thing that keeps people coming back.