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Friday, December 4, 2026
Step back in time with DJ XTasy spinning Y2K nostalgia at Replay Lakeview's monthly throwback night. Get ready to relive the early 2000s with beats that'll have you and your crew dancing through the decades while surrounded by vintage arcade games, craft beers, and good vibes. Whether you're hitting the dance floor inside or catching up with friends on the garden patio under the string lights, this is the perfect low-key yet fun way to kick off your Friday in Boystown. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Sun, Nov 8
12 PM - 8 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday arcade and craft beer hangout in Boystown. Free-to-play games, garden patio, built by and for the queer community.
Tue, Nov 10
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Wed, Nov 11
9 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly gay karaoke every Wednesday at Replay Lakeview. Sign-ups at 9pm in this inclusive, judgment-free space. Broadway and Spanglish themes rotate.
Fri, Nov 13
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly Friday house music night at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. High-energy DJ sets, dance floor, and garden patio. Gay nightlife in Chicago.
Sun, Nov 15
12 PM - 8 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday arcade and craft beer hangout in Boystown. Free-to-play games, garden patio, built by and for the queer community.
Tue, Nov 17
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
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