Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Rockwell on the River, Chicago
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United StatesGerber/Hart Library & Archives, the Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ library and archive, marks its 45th anniversary with a milestone gala at Rockwell on the River in Avondale. An evening celebrating four and a half decades of preserving queer Chicago history, with the community out in force. Check Gerber/Hart for start time and tickets.
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Mon, Sep 21
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Hydrate's weekly Monday drag show in Chicago, hosted by Ms. Ruff N Stuff with beats by Martin — doors at 8pm, show starts at 10:30pm.
Weekly
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.
MonthlyWed, 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
Monthly
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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