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Friday, September 11, 2026
Chicago's original bear night at The SoFo Tap brings the community together for a laid-back Friday evening with no cover charge. Expect a friendly, welcoming crowd in a casual neighborhood setting where you can hang out on the expansive back patio, grab a cold beer, and just be yourself. It's the perfect spot to connect with fellow bears and cubs in a low-key atmosphere that's all about community over spectacle. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Fri, Oct 23
9 PM - 2 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
GRRR is Chicago's weekly Friday bear night at The SoFo Tap. No cover, laid-back vibe, and a welcoming community of bears and cubs.
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Sat, Oct 24
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Saturday bear bar patio hangout in Andersonville. Bring your dog, grab a cold beer, no cover. Laid-back gay community vibe.
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Sat, Oct 24
9 PM - 3 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Sun, Oct 25
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Sunday afternoon at this Andersonville bear bar. Free hot dogs, dog-friendly patio, no cover. Laid-back gay hangout in Chicago.
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Sun, Oct 25
9 PM - 1 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly gay karaoke for the bear community every Sunday at The SoFo Tap in Andersonville. No cover, cold beers, and a laid-back crowd.
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Mon, Oct 26
5 PM - 2 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly gay bear bar Monday night at The SoFo Tap in Chicago. No cover, laid-back vibe—grab a drink and unwind with friends and regulars.
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