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Sunday, August 9, 2026
Keep the Market Days energy going as Mobeethicc takes over Replay Lakeview for the official Sunday Summer Bash after-party from 10pm.
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Fri, Aug 7
4 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Replay Lakeview kicks off Market Days weekend with Geo Diamond at 4pm and the QUEEN! Takeover at 6pm.
Fri, Aug 7
6 PM - 10 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Queen! takes over Replay Lakeview 6-10pm on Market Days Friday — a house-music happy-hour takeover kicking off Chicago's festival weekend.
Fri, Aug 7
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Y2K throwback dance party every Friday at Replay Lakeview in Chicago. Early 2000s hits, arcade games, craft drinks, and a safe space for the queer community.
MonthlySat, Aug 8
12 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
The Pretty Things Takeover runs from noon at Replay Lakeview for Market Days Saturday, with a 10pm after-party.
Sat, Aug 8
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
DJ Martin spins the official Replay Summer Bash after-party from 10pm on Market Days Saturday at Replay Lakeview.
Sun, Aug 9
12 PM - 10 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday afternoon at queer-owned Replay Lakeview. Arcade games, craft beers, garden patio. Gay bar in Boystown.
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