Dance Party · Chicago

Rewind: 80's Neon Lights

Name: Rewind: 80's Neon Lights
Start: 2026-10-24T21:00:00-05:00
Location: The SoFo Tap

The SoFo Tap

4923 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

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Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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The SoFo Tap turns back the clock for a Saturday night of 80's throwbacks, spun by Tracy McKenzie. No cover all night, a full neon-soaked dance floor, and the kind of nostalgia that gets everyone singing along at the top of their lungs.

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