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Sunday, September 13, 2026
Kick off your Sunday with a laid-back afternoon at Replay Lakeview, where you can dive into free-to-play arcade classics while sipping craft beer in a space built by and for the queer community. Whether you're catching up with friends on the string-lit garden patio or challenging someone to Pac-Man, it's the perfect low-key vibe to spend your weekend afternoon in Boystown. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Mon, Sep 7
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Mario Kart competition at Replay in Boystown. No cover, no skill required—just arcade fun, craft beer, and a welcoming queer crowd every Monday.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 8
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly
Wed, Sep 9
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.
Monthly
Thu, Sep 10
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.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 10
9 PM - 1 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Thursday night party at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Dance, play arcade games, and hang with the queer community over craft beer.
Weekly
Fri, Sep 11
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.
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