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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Sidetrack screens The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on the big screens every Wednesday at 7pm, starting September 16.
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Wed, Oct 14
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Dance to Queen Bey's greatest hits every Wednesday at Sidetrack, Chicago's gay video bar on Northalsted. High-energy monthly Beyoncé celebration.
MonthlyThu, Oct 15
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Fri, Oct 16
4 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Friday singalong at Sidetrack with Broadway hits, drag performances, and dancing. Free entry, frozen cocktails, seven rooms. Chicago gay bar.
MonthlyFri, Oct 16
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
MonthlySat, Oct 17
4 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Sat, Oct 17
9 PM - 3 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack in Chicago's Northalsted, 9pm to 3am every Saturday. No cover.
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