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Saturday, August 1, 2026
DJ Cash Era spins every Saturday night at Scarlet Bar starting at 11pm. Follow @DJCASHERA for the latest.
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Sun, Jul 26
6 PM - 10 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Weekly Sunday after-hours party at Scarlet Bar Chicago. $10 champagne 6-7PM, $3 shots/beer 6-8PM, $5 drinks 8PM-close. Lady Gaga takeover.
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Fri, Jul 31
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Zara Larsson album release party at Scarlet Bar. Girls Trip play-through at 8:30, then all-Zara everything until 11pm. Friday nights in Chicago.

Fri, Jul 31
10 PM - 2 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Weekly Friday DJ set at Scarlet Bar in Chicago's Northalsted. Dance to infectious beats and high-energy vibes with Brryce Fersher every Friday night.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 2
6 PM - 10 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Weekly Sunday after-hours party at Scarlet Bar Chicago. $10 champagne 6-7PM, $3 shots/beer 6-8PM, $5 drinks 8PM-close. Lady Gaga takeover.
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