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Friday, July 10, 2026
Dreambrite (3352 N Halsted St), Chicago
3352 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, United StatesChicago Fetish Weekend opens with the Service Station party at Dreambrite (the former D.S. Tequila) in Northalsted, where the weekend's Midwest Rubber and Midwest Leather contestants are introduced. Leather, rubber, and gear set the tone for the three-day, community-run kink weekend. 21+.
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Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 2 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Gay dance party every Friday at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. DJ beats, cocktails, and queer community vibes until 2am. Inclusive nightlife in a.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack in Chicago's Northalsted, running 9pm to 2am every Friday after the afternoon Show Tunes set.
Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 3 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Friday drag show at Splash Chicago. Open-stage competition hosted by Veronica Pop with cash prizes. Sign up by 6PM to perform.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Masterclass Drag Show is Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Friday 9pm drag showcase in Chicago's Boystown, no cover, before the late-night dance party.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 2 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
GRRR is SoFo Tap's weekly Saturday bear-themed dance party in Chicago. DJ beats, cold beer, and a welcoming queer community.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Monthly Friday DJ night with Chicago's resident hip-hop DJ Ca$h Era at Dorothy lesbian bar. Open-format mixing, $10 entry, dancing until 1am.
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