Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Scarlet AFTRS heads back to the Recession Era of Pop — 2008 through 2013 with Bieber, Kesha, Gaga, LMFAO, Rihanna, Katy and more from 6 to 8pm, followed by the Monster Rave: Lady Gaga Takeover.
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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.
WeeklySat, Jul 11
8 PM - 11 PM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Hot Girl Summer at Scarlet Bar is a Megan Thee Stallion-dedicated Saturday dance party in Chicago's Boystown, 8-11pm followed by DJ Cashera.
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