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Saturday, August 8, 2026
Bring your furry friends to this laid-back daytime social on the patio, where there's no cover charge and plenty of cold drinks to enjoy. Score half-off all draft beers, plus cheap specials like $4 Old Style, PBR & Hamm's Tallboys and $5 shots of Fireball, Jagermeister & Malort. Your four-legged companions get in on the fun too with free dog treats. It's the perfect Saturday afternoon to kick back with friends, meet new people, and soak up that signature SoFo vibe in a dog-friendly, welcoming space. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Mon, Aug 17
5 PM - 2 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Monday night gay bar in Chicago with cold beer, friendly bartenders, and a dog-friendly patio. Laid-back neighborhood vibe for the queer community.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
8 PM - 10 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly gay bear trivia night at The SoFo Tap in Chicago. Free entry, themed pub quiz, friendly competition, and cold beers every Wednesday.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 2 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
GRRR is SoFo Tap's weekly Saturday bear-themed dance party in Chicago. DJ beats, cold beer, and a welcoming queer community.
WeeklySat, Aug 22
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Saturday dog-friendly happy hour in Chicago. No cover, half-off drafts, cheap beer & shots, free dog treats. Gay bar patio social.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 22
9 PM - 3 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Rewind brings a Y2K night to SoFo Tap in Andersonville with DJ Tracy McKenzie on 2000s jams, 9pm to 3am.
Sun, Aug 23
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Sunday happy hour in Andersonville with free hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite drafts, $6 cocktails, and no cover. Dog-friendly patio.
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