Chicago Events

First Wednesday, 9pm - 2am
Sidetrack's Wednesday pop diva spotlight shines on Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift! Music videos

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

First Thursday, 10pm - 2am
Roscoe's take on alternative drag. Rotating hosts with a new special guest each month. $2 well drink specials and no cover charge.

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

First Friday, 9pm - 4am
SLICK is BACK for Fetish Friday at Jackhammer! From 9pm–4am, every first Friday of the month, you're invited to ssslide and shine into a night dedicated to celebrating, exploring and showing off your rubber, latex, neoprene, PVC & vinyl. 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, 1pm - 7pm
Billed as Northalsted's brunch after-party, this day party features drink specials including $10 champagne bottles, $3 well drinks until 3 PM, and $5 well drinks 3 PM-7 PM.

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, 9pm - 11pm
New School, New Rules! Freshman 15 is back with a new roster of sickening drag entertainers competing to be the last student standing. Join us every Friday to see which drag artists pass to compete again, and which ones get expelled! This semester’s faculty members include Angelíca Grace (Winner – Class of ‘22), Bambi-Banks Coulee, and Aunty Chan! Enjoy $7 Absolut Flavors from 9p to 11p and $6 Bud Lights. Fridays at 9pm. Doors open at 8pm. Lights by VJ George G

Every Friday, 9pm - 12am
With your hosts Veronica Pop, Gina Belle, Zamora Love & XO Carrington feat. special guest performers! Get ready because we are about to turn up the heat. ALL PARTIES WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE UPON ARRIVAL. $4 tall boys, $5 shot specials, $6 wells until 11PM

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+

First Saturday, 1pm - 5pm
Super Dog-Friendly Tito's Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers. Bring your pooch and come grab a drink and treats. No cover, and no dog required.

First Saturday, 10pm - 5am
Bears, cubs, and otters! Welcoming all hairy or big men.

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.

First Sunday, 4pm - 10pm
Monthly all-Madonna dance party

First Sunday, 8pm - 2am
Roscoe's monthly all-Madonna video dance party with DJ Riley York. No Cover.

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

First Tuesday, 6pm - 9:30pm
Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ Stories, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal LGBTQ stories. Doors to Main and Cherry Bars open at 6pm (arrive early for Main Bar seating) with Stories from 7pm. Sidetrack is open from 3pm-2am Tuesdays. No cover.

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

Second Wednesday, 9pm - 2am
Dance to Beyonce videos and concert footage, plus SLAY to drag performances from queens like DiDa Ritz, Saya Naomi, Sasha Love, Bambi Banks & Corvetta DeVille. YOU are invited to get on stage, show us your moves and win Fun Prizes in our All Things Bey Contest. Dance, sing, LipSync - no drag required. Hosted by Michele Williams Fan Club President Dixie Lynn Cartwright.