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Saturday, July 11, 2026
A Hot Girl Summer party dedicated to Megan Thee Stallion and her hotties — Beyoncé, Ariana, Doja, GloRilla, Cardi and more from 8 to 11pm, then DJ Cashera.
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Thu, Jul 9
8 PM - 12 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
The PWR HRS: Slayyyter x Zara Larsson at Scarlet Bar is an all-Slayyyter-and-Zara-Larsson hyperpop dance night in Chicago's Boystown, 8pm-midnight.

Fri, Jul 10
8 PM - 10 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Melodrama 9-Year Anniversary at Scarlet Bar is an all-Lorde Friday dance night in Chicago's Boystown with the album played no-skips at 8:30pm.

Fri, Jul 10
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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Sat, Jul 11
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.
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