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Sunday, August 9, 2026
Weekly Sunday after-hours party at Scarlet Bar featuring $10 champagne bottles 6-7PM, $3 house shots/wells/beer 6-8PM, and $5 well drinks & house shots from 8PM to close. Followed by No Skips Chromatica & The Monster Rave: Lady Gaga Takeover.
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Fri, Aug 7
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, Aug 8
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.
WeeklyFri, Aug 14
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, Aug 15
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, Aug 16
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.
WeeklyFri, Aug 21
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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