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Thursday, July 30, 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, Jul 24
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
House Frequency brings DJ KIDRIOT's electrifying house sets to Replay Lakeview's queer arcade bar. Dance, community, and good vibes every fourth Friday.
Monthly
Sat, Jul 25
10 PM - 12 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Replay Lakeview throws a tropical Mario Kart night in Boystown with a bracket tournament, guest hosts, DJ JDN and beachy giveaways.

Sun, Jul 26
12 PM - 2 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday afternoon at queer-owned Replay Lakeview. Arcade games, craft beers, garden patio. Gay bar in Boystown.
Weekly
Mon, Jul 27
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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