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LOBO cranks up the heat with a night built for the leather and kink community — music that moves, a packed dance floor, and a room full of people who show up as themselves. This is the kind of event that reminds you why District Eagle matters: a space where everyone belongs, no apologies. Cover starts at 10pm.

Sunday afternoons at Crush belong to the people who show up early, stay late, and don't mind free hot dogs while they last. DJ Matt Bailer takes over at 4pm, turning the dance floor into the neighborhood's most reliably fun weekend reset. Open from 2pm, completely free — exactly what a neighborhood bar should do well.

The biggest match of the year is live on Nellie's big screens, and the energy is going to be electric. Kickoff at 3 PM means the whole afternoon belongs to you — grab a seat, order a drink, and watch the world's best teams battle it out with a crowd that actually cares. This is the kind of moment sports bars are made for.

A book club for LGBTQ+ readers who love fantasy, sci-fi, adventure, and all the queer stories in between. Meet fellow readers, discuss the books you're devouring, and find your next favorite author in a space that gets it. Hosted at Little District Books, your neighborhood hub for queer literature and community.

Sunday nights at BUNKER belong to reggaetón — the kind of night where perreo anthems and Latin club hits keep the floor packed until close. DJ Alvamp takes over all night with nonstop dembow, old-school classics, and today's hottest tracks, all served with the high-energy sets he's known for. No cover, 21+.

The showtunes night that's become a Monday institution at JR's — a room full of people who know every word, a bartender who takes requests seriously, and the kind of singalong energy that reminds you why this music matters. No cover, no pretense, just the songs that made us feel less alone. Show up early if you want a seat.

Drag Bingo is a reliably fun night where the laughs come fast, the prizes are real, and Tiffany D Carter and guest host Frieda Poussay keep the energy high. It happens every first and third Tuesday — and here's the thing: the first Drag Bingo of each month is ASL interpreted by Good Signs, so everyone gets to be part of the fun.

Tuesday nights at JR's blend the best of both worlds: retro music that takes you back, plus trivia that keeps your brain sharp. No cover means there's zero reason not to show up and spend the evening with people who actually know their stuff — whether that's '80s one-hit wonders or the deep cuts that defined a decade.