Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, August 7, 2026
The legendary Queen! party takes over Replay Lakeview from 6-10pm to kick off Market Days weekend — house music royalty on the patio before the Friday night parties begin.
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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
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.
WeeklySun, Aug 9
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Mobeethicc closes Market Days weekend with the official Sunday Summer Bash after-party from 10pm at Replay Lakeview.
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