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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Replay Lakeview's weekly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, Season 11, hosted by Joey and Jamar. Sign-ups at 8pm, tournament at 9pm. Each week's winner takes a $50 Replay gift card and an invitation to the Championship Game. The season runs every Tuesday from August 18 through November 24.
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Sun, Oct 18
12 PM - 8 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday arcade and craft beer hangout in Boystown. Free-to-play games, garden patio, built by and for the queer community.
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Tue, Oct 20
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
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Wed, Oct 21
9 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly Wednesday karaoke night at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Bilingual hits and Latin favorites. Sign-ups at 9 PM, craft beer, arcade bar.
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Fri, Oct 23
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
House Frequency brings DJ KIDRIOT's electrifying house sets to Replay Lakeview's queer arcade bar. Dance, community, and good vibes every fourth Friday.
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Sat, Oct 24
10 PM - 3 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago

Sun, Oct 25
12 PM - 8 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday arcade and craft beer hangout in Boystown. Free-to-play games, garden patio, built by and for the queer community.
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