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Saturday, August 8, 2026
Sidetrack's Saturday Night Dance Party runs 8pm to 3am on Market Days Saturday — music videos and dance floors across the sprawling Halsted institution during Chicago's biggest street festival weekend.
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Fri, Aug 7
3 PM - 8 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.
WeeklyFri, Aug 7
8 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack in Chicago's Northalsted, running 9pm to 2am every Friday after the afternoon Show Tunes set.
Sat, Aug 8
2 PM - 4 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Dorinda Medley of RHONY meets fans 2-4pm in Sidetrack's Side Bar during Market Days Saturday, then joins Boy J and Veronica Pop on stage.
Sat, Aug 8
3 PM - 6 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
SaturGay Drag & Games takes over Sidetrack 3-6pm on Market Days Saturday — drag, games, and festival-weekend energy on Halsted.
Sun, Aug 9
1 PM - 7 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Broadway sing-along at Sidetrack's Main, Cherry & North Bars. Theater lovers and LGBTQ+ community celebrate Show Tunes Sundays with dancing and good vibes.
WeeklySun, Aug 9
2 PM - 4 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Drag Race star Plane Jane meets fans 2-4pm in Sidetrack's Side Bar on Market Days Sunday, then performs with Sasha Love and Amber Valentine Marks.
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