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Thursday, July 16, 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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Sat, Aug 8
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
DJ Martin spins the official Replay Summer Bash after-party from 10pm on Market Days Saturday at Replay Lakeview.

Sun, Aug 9
12 PM - 10 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday afternoon at queer-owned Replay Lakeview. Arcade games, craft beers, garden patio. Gay bar in Boystown.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 9
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Mobeethicc closes Market Days weekend with the official Sunday Summer Bash after-party from 10pm at Replay Lakeview.

Mon, Aug 10
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.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 11
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Super Smash Bros tournament at Replay Lakeview every Tuesday. Sign-ups 8 PM, tournament 9 PM. Win $50 gift card or Nintendo Switch 2.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 12
9 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly gay karaoke night in Boystown. Sign-ups at 9 PM, $6 drafts, $7 cocktails, half-off wine. Hosted by Niko at Replay.
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