Chicago Events

Third Friday, 9pm - 4am
Fetish Friday is BACK at Jackhammer and we’re GEAR-ing up, every 3rd Friday. Whether you’re ready to wear your first piece or have a collection, GEAR is dedicated to showcasing your hoods, harness, leather and rubber (and everything in between). Fetish Friday is a weekly event from 9pm–4am that features rotating themes and parties. Participation in themes is totally optional and accessible to all—from newbies to the more experienced—and intended to encourage guests that are interested in the theme to explore and learn in a safe, LGBTQIA+ environment.

Every Friday, 3pm - 2am
Show tunes from 3-8, then Sidetrack's usual music videos and dance music until 2am.

Every Friday, 8pm - 2am
Each Friday, dance to a different full album (or two!) at Scarlet! Check their IG to see which album of the week will be spinning. $5 well drinks until 9 PM.

Every Friday, 10pm - 2am
FRIDAY! Roscoe’s is here to brighten up your night! 🚨Friday ✨Night ✨Lights🚨 We are turning down the house lights & bringing up the stage lights on a slew of local and guest performers, along with our hosts Kara Mel D’Ville & Batty Davis! Roscoe’s makes Fridays a whole lot brighter in Chicago! The show begins at 10PM! 21+

Third Saturday, 10pm - 5am
Leather, rubber, uniform dress code in the club room. Barber and bootblack on duty.

Every Saturday, 12pm - 4pm
That's What Roscoe's Calls Brunch! Celebrating all the hits of the 90's and 00's. Come enjoy bottomless mimosas while watching performances by local drag talent as well as some EGG-STRA special guests! Reservations are highly recommended. We’re not EGGS-aggerating! Reservations can be made on OpenTable (link below).

Every Saturday, 8pm - 10pm
Come get a taste of some of the best drag in Chicago! DRAGLICIOUS Saturday night drag revue is back every Saturday night! Featuring the Delicious girls of Draglicious! Show at 8 pm Reservations can be made using the button below.

Every Saturday, 8pm - 10pm
Scarlet's weekly throwback night focuses on the top bops from a different year each week! $5 well drinks until 9:00 PM.

Third Sunday, 8pm - 2am
A monthly Lady Gaga-themed dance and drag party! Hosted by Miranda with rotating special guest performances at 10:00 and 11:00, with DJ Bryce Fersher playing all Gaga all night. $5 well drinks until 9:30!

Every Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
Weekly drag brunch with two separate seatings for shows at 12 PM and 2 PM. Food and drink packages for $45 or $60. Reservations required.

Every Sunday, 2pm - 8pm
Boystown's Official After Brunch Party is on every Sunday! Come out and party with the hottest go-go boys in Chicago and the best beats on the strip! $5 Cover

Every Sunday, 3pm - 2am
LGBT cruising party. No cover. Free clothes check. Find us in the backroom bar at Cell Block in Chicago

Every Sunday, 4pm - 2am
Showtunes from 4-9 followed by the "Best of Sidetrack" til 2am.

Every Sunday, 5pm - 7pm
Chicago's Weekly Open Stage Show at Charlie's! Queeriod is an open stage drag hype show that highlights amateur and seasons performers in an encouraging and non-competitive space. Hosted every Sunday by Lúc Ami & Male Spice

Every Sunday, 10pm - 4am
Queen is back at SmartBar! A weekly underground house and disco party. Every Sunday at Smart Bar Chicago! Looks STRONGLY encouraged. Resident DJs: Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, and Garret David. Resident Hosts: Lucy Stoole, Jojo Baby, Nico 21+

Every Sunday, 10pm - 4am
House Collective is back at Hydrate every Sunday night! House Collective is glad to welcome one of the brightest names in house music in Mexico… DJ Ed Rodriguez! A night you won’t want to miss! Sets begin at 10 pm Party until 4 am Lights by VJ George G

Every Monday, 8pm - 2am
A very popular weekly show tunes and sing along night at Sidetrack. No cover.

Every Monday, 8pm - 12am
Lipstick and Mascara is back! Hosted by Mz Ruff n Stuff Beats by DJ Little B Lights by VJ George G With special guests every week! $5 Cover 2 Drink Minimum Doors Open at 8 PM Show AT 10:30 PM

Every Tuesday, 8pm - 11pm
Different pop culture themes each week with prizes for winning teams.

Last Wednesday, 9pm - 2am
Sidetrack closes out each month with their Wednesday night video dance parties with a special FUN DMC edition featuring Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, and Cardi B!

Every Wednesday, 7pm - 10pm
Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo hosted by Ricky & Tyrone! All your favorite Disney music starts at 7PM! Bingo starts at 7:30PM! Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are recommended. Reservations can be made on OpenTable (link below) Face masks AND proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result within the past 72 hours is required for entry.

Every Wednesday, 8pm - 12am
Flag it. Find it. Cruise The Hole—Every Wednesday night from 8pm–4am. Grab your hanky and Cruise. No cover

Every Wednesday, 10pm - 4am
Weekly jockstrap night at Touche.

Every Thursday, 8pm - 10pm
Stripper Bingo with hot male dancers and drink specials

Every Thursday, 10pm - 4am
Come find out what DP! has in store for you. Live it up every Thursday with our no holds barred dance party featuring sexy gogos and the hottest top 40, throwback, and dance tracks. Hosted by Sasha Love with beats by DJ Geo Diamond. Thursdays at 10pm

Fourth Friday, 9pm - 4am
WOOF! Calling all PROUD pups and handlers for Bark After Dark! Our monthly, Friday night Pup Party returns for Pride Weekend on June 23rd from 9pm–4am. 🌈 🐾 *Zoomies* Fetish Friday is a weekly event from 9pm–4am that features rotating themes and parties. Participation in themes is totally optional and accessible to all—from newbies to the more experienced—and intended to encourage guests that are interested in the theme to explore and learn in a safe, LGBTQIA+ environment.