A listing of weekly gay themed parties, karaoke, bingo and other events happening in Chicago, Illinois.
CHICAGO WEEKLY GAY PARTIES
SUNDAY
NAME: BACKYARD BBQ BASH SUNDAY FUNDAY
OCCURRENCE: EVERY SUNDAY
TIME: NOON (12PM)
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): DJ KIDRIOT & DJ GAVIN QUINN
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: $2 BUD LIGHTS, $5 SHOOTERS (JAMESON, ALTOS, FIREBALL) COMPLIMENTARY BBQ SPONSORED BY WENDY’S FROM 2PM-4PM; DRINK PURCHASE REQUIRED
NAME: SUNDAY FUNDAY
OCCURRENCE: SUNDAY
TIME: 1PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: SHOW TUNES 4-10PM; PARTY MUSIC IN BACK & DECK BARS ALL DAY
NAME: BEAR BEER BLAST SUNDAYS
OCCURRENCE: EVERY SUNDAY FUNDAY
TIME: 1PM-3PM
ORGANIZER(S): THE SOFO TAP
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: THE SOFO TAP
ADDRESS: 4923 N CLARK ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BEAR BAR SOUTH OF FOSTER
NAME: SINDUSTRY SUNDAYS – SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT
OCCURRENCE: SUNDAYS
TIME: 6PM
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): DJ X-TASY
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: $5 SHOOTERS (JAMESON, ALTOS, FIREBALL); $2 BUD LIGHTS + HAPPY HOUR; $5 PROPER TWELVE AND THREE OLIVES DRINKS FROM 8PM-10PM
NAME: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
OCCURRENCE: SUNDAY
TIME: 6PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): LUCKY HORSESHOE
PERFORMER(S): LINE UP OF DANCERS AND DJ’S
VENUE: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
ADDRESS: 3169 N HALSTED
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NAME: BEARAOKE SUNDAYS
OCCURRENCE: SUNDAYS
TIME: 9PM-1AM
ORGANIZER(S): THE SOFO TAP
PERFORMER(S): RHETT BUTLER
VENUE: THE SOFO TAP
ADDRESS: 4923 N CLARK ST (CHICAGO)
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NAME: SKYN
OCCURRENCE: SUNDAYS
TIME: 10PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): PROGRESS BAR
PERFORMER(S): SEXY GO-GO DANCERS
VENUE: PROGRESS BAR
ADDRESS: 3359 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: RESIDENT DJS: MARTIN & DJ 1CHANCE
MONDAY
NAME: MUSICAL MONDAY
OCCURRENCE: MONDAYS
TIME: 8PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: NO COVER; GET YOUR OWN MUSICAL MONDAY T-SHIRT @ MEN’S ROOM CHICAGO
NAME: INDUSTRY GAME NIGHT
OCCURRENCE: MONDAY NIGHTS
TIME:
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): LIVE PERFORMANCE
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: GAME CONSOLES, BOARD GAMES, DARTS, VINTAGE ARCADES, AND MORE; 25% OFF BEERS AND COCKTAILS; 50% OFF WINE BOTTLES $2 BUD LIGHTS
TUESDAY
NAME: TWISTED T’S HAPPY HOUR
OCCURRENCE: TUESDAYS
TIME: 4PM-7PM
ORGANIZER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
PERFORMER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
VENUE: CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
ADDRESS: 3726 N BROADWAY (CHICAGO)
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NAME: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
OCCURRENCE: SUNDAY
TIME: 6PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): LUCKY HORSESHOE
PERFORMER(S): LINE UP OF DANCERS AND DJ’S
VENUE: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
ADDRESS: 3169 N HALSTED
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NAME: BIG GAY GAYME SHOW
OCCURRENCE: TUESDAYS
TIME: 8PM-10PM
ORGANIZER(S): MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
PERFORMER(S): SOFONDA BOOZ
VENUE: MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
ADDRESS: 1499 W WINNEMAC AVE (CHICAGO)
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1ST TUESDAY
NAME: OUTSPOKEN – LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING
OCCURRENCE: FIRST (1ST) TUESDAY
TIME: DOORS 6PM / STORIES 7PM
ORGANIZER(S): ANNA DESHAWN & ART JOHNSTON
PERFORMER(S): DAVID FINK & ARCHY JAMJUN
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: NO COVER
2ND TUESDAY
NAME: FLASHBACK
OCCURRENCE: 2ND TUESDAY
TIME: 6:30PM-9PM
ORGANIZER(S): ATMOSPHERE
PERFORMER(S): EDGEWATER VILLAGE
VENUE: ATMOSPHERE
ADDRESS: 5355 N CLARK ST
MORE INFO: 60S, 70S, & 80S VIDEO DANCE PARTY FEATURING $5 EDGEWATER BREEZE MOCKTAILS
WEDNESDAY
NAME: BURGER MARTINI & BINGO – BITCH WEDNESDAYS W/ XTREME BAR BINGO
OCCURRENCE: WEDNESDAYS
TIME: 7PM
ORGANIZER(S): KIT KAT
PERFORMER(S): ANGELICA MARIA
VENUE: KIT KAT
ADDRESS: 3700 N HALSTED
MORE INFO: NOT YOUR MOMMA’S BINGO; WIN! TVS, AMAZON GIFT CARDS, FIRE PITS & MORE; PLAY OUR XTREME JACKPOT GAME STARTING @ $1000 INCREASING EVERY WEEK TIL HIT!
NAME: COUNTRY DANCING @ CHARLIE’S
OCCURRENCE: WEDNESDAYS
TIME: 7PM-11PM
ORGANIZER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
PERFORMER(S): COUNTRY LINE DANCING AND TWO-STEPPING
VENUE: CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
ADDRESS: 3726 N BROADWAY ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: FREE DANCE LESSONS WEDNESDAYS @ 8PM
NAME: NERD BEAR TRIVIA
OCCURRENCE: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8PM-10PM
ORGANIZER(S): THE SOFO TAP
PERFORMER(S): BEARTENDER ANDREW
VENUE: THE SOFO TAP
ADDRESS: 4923 N CLARK ST (CHICAGO)
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NAME: KARAOKE NIGHT
OCCURRENCE: EVERY WEDNESDAY
TIME: 9PM
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): NIKO
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: SIGN UP BEGIN @ 9PM; $7 ABSOLUT DRINKS & $6 DRAFT BEERS
NAME: SHOWER CONTEST
OCCURRENCE: WEDNESDAYS
TIME: 10PM
ORGANIZER(S): THE LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
PERFORMER(S): LIVE PERFORMANCE
VENUE: THE LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
ADDRESS: 3169 N HALSTED
MORE INFO: THE ICONIC CONTEST RETURNS TO HALSTED & BELMONT; SIGN UP AHEAD AT CONTEST@LUCKYHORSESHOELOUNGE.COM TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT; $100 – 1ST PLACE AND MORE PRIZES
NAME: SAPPHIRE’S SECRET SHADOWS
OCCURRENCE: WEDNESDAYS
TIME: 11PM-4AM
ORGANIZER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
PERFORMER(S): SAPPHIRE FELICIANO
VENUE: CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
ADDRESS: 3726 N BROADWAY ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: SHADOW BOX STRIP TEASE CONTEST
NAME: STEWPENDOUS TRIVIA NIGHT
OCCURRENCE: WEDNESDAYS
TIME: 9PM
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY ANDERSONVILLE
PERFORMER(S): LIVE PERFORMANCE
VENUE: REPLAY ANDERSONVILLE
ADDRESS: 5358 N CLARK ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: SCAN FOR UPCOMING TRIVIA THEMES
NAME: HAUS OF MOUSE
OCCURRENCE: WEDNESDAYS
TIME: 10PM
ORGANIZER(S): ROSCOE’S TAVERN
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: ROSCOE’S TAVERN
ADDRESS:
MORE INFO: A DISNEY CHANNEL DANCE-A-LONG
1ST WEDNESDAY
NAME: ALL THINGS TAYLOR
OCCURRENCE: FIRST (1ST) WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
TIME: 9PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: DRAG / GAMES / DANCE FLOOR
2ND WEDNESDAY
NAME: ALL THINGS BEYONCE
OCCURRENCE: SECOND (2ND) WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
TIME: 9PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
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3RD WEDNESDAY
NAME: ALL THINGS GAGA
OCCURRENCE: THIRD (3RD) WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH
TIME: 9PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
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4TH (LAST) WEDNESDAY
NAME: ALL THINGS DUA & ARIANA
OCCURRENCE: LAST (4TH) WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
TIME: 9PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: ALL DUA LIPA & ARIANA GRANDE, ALL NIGHT DRAG / GAMES / DANCE FLOOR
THURSDAY
NAME: TWISTED T’S HAPPY HOUR
OCCURRENCE: TUESDAYS
TIME: 4PM-7PM
ORGANIZER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
PERFORMER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
VENUE: CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
ADDRESS: 3726 N BROADWAY (CHICAGO)
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NAME: MILLENNIUM
OCCURRENCE: THURSDAYS
TIME: 8PM
ORGANIZER(S): THE LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
PERFORMER(S): GOGO DANCERS
VENUE: THE LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
ADDRESS: 3169 N HALSTED
MORE INFO: THE GUYS DANCE TO ALL THE HITS FROM 2000-2009 ALL NIGHT
NAME: STRIPPER BINGO
OCCURRENCE: THURSDAYS
TIME: 8PM
ORGANIZER(S): ATMOSPHERE
PERFORMER(S): JOSE
VENUE: ATMOSPHERE
ADDRESS: 5355 N CLARK ST
MORE INFO: EVERYTIME A HOT NUMBER IS CALLED A DANCER REMOVES A PIECE OF CLOTHING; DIFFERENT DANCERS – EVERY WEEK; WIN PRIZES AND MORE
NAME: THIRSTY THURSDAY KARAOKE
OCCURRENCE: EVERY THURSDAY
TIME: 9PM-1AM
ORGANIZER(S): MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
PERFORMER(S): BRADLEY K8 OLSEN
VENUE: MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
ADDRESS: 1499 W WINNEMAC AVE (CHICAGO)
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NAME: THE TURN UP! THURSDAYS
OCCURRENCE: THURSDAYS
TIME:
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3429 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: $6 FRESHIES, $8 GREY GOOSE, & $10 CHICAGO HANDSHAKES
NAME: FLOW
OCCURRENCE: THURSDAY
TIME:
ORGANIZER(S): PROGRESS BAR
PERFORMER(S): DJ XTASY
VENUE: PROGRESS BAR
ADDRESS: 3359 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
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NAME: ALL THINGS K-POP
OCCURRENCE: EVERY THURSDAY
TIME: 9PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: IN MAIN /CHERRY /NORTH BARS
1ST THURSDAY
NAME: 90’S THE GUYS DANCE TO ALL 90S HITS
OCCURRENCE: FIRST (1ST) THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
TIME:
ORGANIZER(S): THE LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
PERFORMER(S): GOGO DANCERS
VENUE: THE LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
ADDRESS: 3169 N HALSTED
MORE INFO: THE GUYS DANCE TO ALL 90S HITS
FRIDAY
NAME: TGIF SHOWTUNES
OCCURRENCE: EVERY FRIDAY
TIME: 3PM-7PM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE PERFORMANCE
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY 9PM-2AM
NAME: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
OCCURRENCE: FRIDAY
TIME: 6PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): LUCKY HORSESHOE
PERFORMER(S): LINE UP OF DANCERS AND DJ’S
VENUE: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
ADDRESS: 3169 N HALSTED
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NAME: CAGE FIGHT: VOGUE CITY – SEASON 6
OCCURRENCE: FRIDAYS
TIME: 8PM-11PM
ORGANIZER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
PERFORMER(S): MATT CAGE, DREAM D ROSS, TORRIN, GATOR JUICY COUTURE, HONEY DANIELS, SAKANII ALI, JAFAR HURAMBI & CHILDISH BRANDINO
VENUE: CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
ADDRESS: 3726 N BROADWAY ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: $3 JELL-O SHOTS, $3 APPLE PIE MOONSHINE, $5 DOMESTIC DRAFT PITCHERS & $6 WELL COCKTAILS
NAME: MEETING HOUSE
OCCURRENCE: FRIDAYS
TIME: 8PM
ORGANIZER(S): MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
ADDRESS: 1499 W WINNEMAC (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO:
NAME: GRRR
OCCURRENCE: FRIDAYS
TIME: 9PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): THE SOFO TAP
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: THE SOFO TAP
ADDRESS: 4923 N CLARK ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: CHICAGO’S BEST BEAR NIGHT; NO COVER. NO ATTITUDE. ALL GRRR!
1ST FRIDAY
NAME: DANCE 90’S
OCCURRENCE: FIRST (1ST) FRIDAY
TIME:
ORGANIZER(S): ATMOSPHERE
PERFORMER(S): DJ RILEY YORK
VENUE: ATMOSPHERE
ADDRESS: 5355 N CLARK ST
MORE INFO: STEP BACK IN TIME TO THE DANCE HITS AND REMIXES OF THE NIGHTLIFE IN THE 90’S
NAME: JANKY’S HOUSE
OCCURRENCE: FIRST (1ST) FRIDAY
TIME: 10PM
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): DJ JANKY
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: HOUSE AND TECH ALL NIGHT
2ND FRIDAY
NAME: FREESTYLE FRIDAYS
OCCURRENCE: SECOND (2ND) FRIDAYS
TIME: 10PM
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): DJ X-TASY
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: NEW WAVE, FREESTYLE, HOUSE AND MORE
3RD FRIDAY
NAME: IN THE GROOVE
OCCURRENCE: THIRD (3RD) FRIDAYS
TIME: 10PM
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): DJ BOY ALBERTO
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: DISCO, HOUSE, & REWORKS
4TH (LAST) FRIDAY
NAME: THE 80’S
OCCURRENCE: LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
TIME: 9PM
ORGANIZER(S): ATMOSPHERE
PERFORMER(S): ATMOSPHERE
VENUE: ATMOSPHERE
ADDRESS: 5355 N CLARK ST
MORE INFO: ALL 80’S VIDEOS STARTING @ 9PM
NAME: PUMP IT UP!
OCCURRENCE: FOURTH (4TH) FRIDAYS
TIME: 10PM
ORGANIZER(S): REPLAY LAKEVIEW
PERFORMER(S): DJ KIDRIOT
VENUE: REPLAY LAKEVIEW
ADDRESS: 3439 N HALSTED (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: TOP 40, REGGAETON, THROWBACKS
SATURDAY
NAME: 80’S AFTERNOON
OCCURRENCE: SATURDAYS
TIME: 2PM-6PM
ORGANIZER(S): MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
ADDRESS: 1499 W WINNEMAC AVE
MORE INFO:
NAME: MEETING HOUSE
OCCURRENCE: FRIDAYS
TIME: 6PM
ORGANIZER(S): MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: MEETING HOUSE TAVERN
ADDRESS: 1499 W WINNEMAC (CHICAGO)
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NAME: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
OCCURRENCE: SATURDAY
TIME: 6PM-2AM
ORGANIZER(S): LUCKY HORSESHOE
PERFORMER(S): LINE UP OF DANCERS AND DJ’S
VENUE: LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
ADDRESS: 3169 N HALSTED
MORE INFO:
NAME: INFERNO SATURDAYS
OCCURRENCE: SATURDAYS
TIME:
ORGANIZER(S): ATMOSPHERE
PERFORMER(S): DJ RONG
VENUE: ATMOSPHERE
ADDRESS: 5355 N CLARK ST
MORE INFO: HOT DANCERS MUSIC VIDEOS ALL NIGHT
1ST SATURDAY
NAME: DOG DAY AFTERNOON
OCCURRENCE: FIRST (1ST) SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
TIME: 1PM-5PM
ORGANIZER(S): SIDETRACK
PERFORMER(S): LIVE DJ
VENUE: SIDETRACK
ADDRESS: 3349 N HALSTED ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: BRING YOUR PUP TO PLAY @ SIDETRACK
2ND SATURDAY
NAME: BOYS AND BOOZE
OCCURRENCE: EVERY 2ND & 4TH SATURDAY
TIME: SHOWTIME 11PM
ORGANIZER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
PERFORMER(S): BELLA DEBALLE, PERSEPHONE & PIXEL
VENUE: CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
ADDRESS: 3726 N BROADWAY ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: BEN KRANE, BREON, GATO, JAHNATHAN, JR & MATT CAGE
4TH SATURDAY
NAME: BOYS AND BOOZE
OCCURRENCE: EVERY 2ND & 4TH SATURDAY
TIME: SHOWTIME 11PM
ORGANIZER(S): CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
PERFORMER(S): BELLA DEBALLE, PERSEPHONE & PIXEL
VENUE: CHARLIE’S CHICAGO
ADDRESS: 3726 N BROADWAY ST (CHICAGO)
MORE INFO: BEN KRANE, BREON, GATO, JAHNATHAN, JR & MATT CAGE
