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Friday, July 17, 2026
A glowing after-drag-race dance party in the North Bar, a night of dancing under the glow.
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Wed, Jul 22
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Sidetrack in Chicago celebrates Britney Spears and Rihanna with an all-night dance party — back-to-back pop anthems on the dance floor from 9pm to 2am.
Thu, Jul 23
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Latin dance night every Thursday at Sidetrack Chicago. High-energy multi-level space for dancing with the LGBTQ+ community. Infectious rhythms, non-stop dancing.
Fri, Jul 24
3 PM - 7 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Friday show tunes party at Sidetrack Chicago. Video dance party, frozen cocktails, drag race viewing, and dancing. Start your weekend with the gay community.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 25
5 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Monthly women-centered dance night for sapphic and queer women at Sidetrack. Video parties, cocktails, and community in Chicago's multi-level venue.
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