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Thursday, September 17, 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 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.
Monthly
Sun, Sep 13
12 PM - 8 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday arcade and craft beer hangout in Boystown. Free-to-play games, garden patio, built by and for the queer community.
Weekly
Mon, Sep 14
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Mario Kart tournaments every Monday at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Competitive gaming, craft beer, and arcade fun in Chicago's gay arcade bar.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 15
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly
Wed, Sep 16
9 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly Wednesday karaoke night at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Bilingual hits and Latin favorites. Sign-ups at 9 PM, craft beer, arcade bar.
Monthly
Thu, Sep 17
9 PM - 1 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly gay night at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Dance, play arcade games, and enjoy craft beers in a laid-back, inclusive atmosphere every Thursday.
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