Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Replay Lakeview opens its three-day Market Days Summer Bash on Friday with Geo Diamond at 4pm and the QUEEN! Takeover at 6pm, featuring Nico and Lucy Stoole with DJs Shaun J. Wright, Wolfy and Madeline. The Keep It Y2K after-party with Chaco closes the night at 10pm. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Tue, Jul 28
8 PM - 11 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Tag-team Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Replay Lakeview in Chicago, with 2v2 signups opening at 8pm.
Tue, Jul 28
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.
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Wed, Jul 29
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.
WeeklyThu, Jul 30
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Thirsty Thursday Trivia at Replay Lakeview, Chicago: weekly Thursday trivia at 7pm with cash prizes in the Halsted Street bar-arcade.
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