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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Scarlet Power Hours go all Beyonce from 8pm to 11pm, with $2 drinks 8-9pm. Followed by DJ Ca$h Era from 11pm to close. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Wed, Jun 24
8 PM - 2 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Scarlet kicks off Pride Week with Gay Awakening - pop anthems from Beyonce to Gaga, $2 drinks 8-9pm, then Big Gay Wednesday Pride Kickoff, Wed June 24.

Thu, Jun 25
8 PM - 2 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Scarlet Power Hours - Kehlani, KWN & FLO at 8pm, $2 drinks 8-9pm, R&B with DJ Ca$h Era, then Sweet Talk R&B Takeover, Thursday June 25.

Fri, Jun 26
8 PM - 10 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Scarlet Power Hours - all Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B 8-10pm, $2 drinks 8-9pm, then DJ Brryce Fersher to close, Friday June 26.

Fri, Jun 26
10 PM - 2 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Weekly Friday DJ set at Scarlet Bar in Chicago's Northalsted. Dance to infectious beats and high-energy vibes with Brryce Fersher every Friday night.
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