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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Scarlet's monthly Charli XCX party returns, and this month it doubles as a Madonna celebration — all Charli and all Madonna, all night. The NO SKIPS run plays Confessions On A Dance Floor at 10pm, then a first listen of Confessions II at 11pm, with DJ Brryce and hosts Miranda, Queen Marvella, and Kimberly Summer.
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Fri, Jul 3
8 PM - 10 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Scarlet presents a Madonna album party: Confessions on a Dance Floor Part II played in full, no skips, plus all Madonna 8-10pm. Friday July 3, doors 8pm.
Fri, Jul 3
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.
WeeklySat, Jul 4
11 PM - 3 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
DJ Cash Era spins every Saturday at 11pm at Scarlet Bar in Chicago. Follow @DJCASHERA for updates on this weekly gay nightlife event.
WeeklySun, Jul 5
6 PM - 10 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Weekly Sunday after-hours party at Scarlet Bar Chicago. $10 champagne 6-7PM, $3 shots/beer 6-8PM, $5 drinks 8PM-close. Lady Gaga takeover.
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