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Friday, July 24, 2026
Kick off your Friday with an all-night celebration of show tunes, drag, and dance at Sidetrack! Start with three hours of your favorite musical theater hits, then catch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars before the dance floor takes over for the Friday Night Dance Party. With no cover charge and the rooftop opening early evening, it's the perfect way to transition from happy hour into a night of pure LGBTQ+ celebration and community vibes. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Sun, Jul 19
3 PM - 9 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.
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9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack in Chicago's Northalsted. High-energy beats, music videos, and frozen cocktails every Sunday night.
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Mon, Jul 20
8 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly show tunes night at Sidetrack in Chicago. Sing along to Broadway hits, dance, and enjoy frozen cocktails with the LGBTQ+ community.
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Tue, Jul 21
8 PM - 10 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
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