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Friday, August 7, 2026
Step into Y2K nostalgia with DJ XTasy spinning the hits on the first Friday of every month at Replay Lakeview. Whether you're vibing under the string lights on the garden patio or challenging friends to arcade classics inside, this monthly throwback night brings high-energy fun to Boystown's favorite queer-owned arcade bar. Grab a craft beer or whiskey, snap a photo booth pic, and dance it out in a space built by and for the LGBTQ+ community. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Mon, Jul 20
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Mario Kart tournament at queer-owned Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Compete for $50, play arcade, enjoy happy hour specials. Sign-ups at 7 PM.
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Tue, Jul 21
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Super Smash Bros tournament at Replay Lakeview every Tuesday. Sign-ups 8 PM, tournament 9 PM. Win $50 gift card or Nintendo Switch 2.
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Wed, Jul 22
9 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly gay karaoke night in Boystown. Sign-ups at 9 PM, $6 drafts, $7 cocktails, half-off wine. Hosted by Niko at Replay.
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Thu, Jul 23
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.
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