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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saturday night at Sidetrack turns the main bars over to the dance floor from 9pm until 3am, the venue's latest close of the week. Video screens, a packed room, and no cover.
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Sun, Oct 25
3 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Broadway singalong at Sidetrack's Main, Cherry, and North Bars. No cover, all day, theater lovers welcome. Party music in Glass, Side, Back, Deck Bars.
MonthlySun, Oct 25
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack with multiple floors, no cover, and dancing until 2am. High-energy Sunday nights in Chicago's Northalsted.
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Mon, Oct 26
8 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Broadway singalong at Sidetrack Chicago. No cover, high-energy show tunes night where the whole gay bar sings together. Every Monday.
MonthlyTue, Oct 27
8 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Wed, Oct 28
7 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Monthly
Wed, Oct 28
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Monthly Wednesday night dance party at Sidetrack featuring Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande hits. Gay video dance party in Chicago's welcoming venue.
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