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Thursday, September 3, 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, Aug 28
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.
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Sun, Aug 30
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.
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Mon, Aug 31
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly gay gaming night in Northalsted. Play arcade classics, drink craft beer, and hang with the Replay community every Monday.
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Tue, Sep 1
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
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Wed, Sep 2
9 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
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Thu, Sep 3
9 PM - 1 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly gay night at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Free arcade, craft beers, garden patio. Low-key Thursday hangout with the queer community.
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