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Monday, September 7, 2026
Start your week off right at this no-cover Monday night hangout where the laid-back bear bar vibe means you can just be yourself—grab a cold one, settle in, and let the week's stress melt away. Whether you're posting up on the patio with friends or catching up with regulars at the bar, it's the perfect low-key way to ease into the week without the intensity of bigger venues. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Wed, Sep 2
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, Sep 4
9 PM - 2 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
GRRR is Chicago's bear night every Friday at The SoFo Tap in Andersonville. No cover, DJ sets, dancing, and community vibes in a laid-back gay bar.
Weekly
Sat, Sep 5
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Saturday dog-friendly patio gathering at The SoFo Tap. Bring your furry friends, grab a beer, no cover charge. Laid-back neighborhood vibe.
Weekly
Sat, Sep 5
9 PM - 3 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
DILF: monthly Saturday gay party for dads and bears at SoFo Tap in Andersonville. No cover, laid-back vibe, cold drinks.
Monthly
Sun, Sep 6
12 PM - 3 PM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly Sunday hangout in Andersonville with free hot dogs, cold beers, no cover charge, and a dog-friendly patio. Laid-back neighborhood bar vibes.
Weekly
Sun, Sep 6
9 PM - 1 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Weekly bear karaoke night at The SoFo Tap in Chicago. No cover charge. Sing with the local gay community every Sunday in a laid-back atmosphere.
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