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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Bring your smartest friends to Replay Lakeview every Thursday at 7pm for trivia, prizes, and drink deals, followed by more late-night fun in the bar-arcade.
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Fri, Sep 4
9 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly Y2K throwback night at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Dance to early 2000s beats, vintage arcade games, craft beers, and garden patio vibes every Friday.
Monthly
Sun, Sep 6
12 PM - 8 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday afternoon at queer-owned Replay Lakeview. Arcade games, craft beers, garden patio. Gay bar in Boystown.
Weekly
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.
WeeklyTue, 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.
MonthlyThu, 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.
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