Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Dorothy Debuts spotlights DJs making their Dorothy debut — this edition features Mya spinning 9-11pm before Truly Unhinged takes the decks until 1am. Doors at 6pm, dancefloor kicks off at 9pm, no cover all night.
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Tue, Sep 22
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Every Tuesday at Cell Block, Chicago's leather bar — doors close at 7:30pm for an evening of uninhibited fun at the city's most unapologetic leather space.
Monthly
Wed, Sep 23
7 PM - 10 PM
Whiskey Girl Tavern, Chicago
Weekly queer country line-dancing night at Whiskey Girl Tavern, Edgewater, Chicago. Free, Wednesdays.
Wed, Sep 23
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
All Things Britney & Rihanna hits Sidetrack Sep 23 — a pop-princess double-feature video dance party from 9pm-2am on Halsted.
Thu, Sep 24
6 PM - 10 PM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Bear Happy Hour at Jackhammer, Chicago
MonthlyThu, Sep 24
6 PM - 10 PM
Rockwell on the River, Chicago
Gerber/Hart Library & Archives marks 45 years with an anniversary gala at Rockwell on the River, Chicago, Sept 24.
Thu, Sep 24
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Thirsty Thursday Trivia at Replay Lakeview, Chicago: weekly Thursday trivia at 7pm with cash prizes in the Halsted Street bar-arcade.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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