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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Join Sidetrack for an unforgettable 44th Anniversary celebration featuring $3 cocktails, beers, and frozen drinks all night, plus lite bites and prize drawings throughout the evening. Dance and sing along to a mix celebrating four decades of Sidetrack's iconic legacy in Chicago's LGBTQIA+ community, hosted by Boy J and Veronica Pop with special guest Brooke Lynn Hytes. No cover and no RSVP needed—just show up ready to party and help support Groceryland through donations at the door. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Tue, Jul 28
8 PM - 10 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Trivia Tuesday: Spider-Man + Marvel Edition at Sidetrack Chicago on Tuesday July 28 is a Marvel-themed trivia night at 8pm.
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Wed, Jul 29
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Monthly Wednesday night dance party at Sidetrack featuring Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande hits. Gay video dance party in Chicago's welcoming venue.
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9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Lollapalooza-weekend edition of Let's Go! Thursday at Sidetrack, Chicago — dancing and cocktailing to Lolla artists' music videos from 9pm to 2am.
Fri, Jul 31
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.
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