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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Sidetrack's Let's Go! Latin music party returns with Latin pop and dance videos from 9pm-2am in the Main, Cherry, and North Bars.
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Wed, Sep 23
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
All Things Britney & Rihanna hits Sidetrack Sep 23 — a pop-princess double-feature video dance party from 9pm-2am on Halsted.
Wed, Oct 21
6 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Undercover Wrestler meets at Sidetrack every third Wednesday 6-9pm — a free social for wrestlers and fans with gear encouraged and clothes check.
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