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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Join Beartender Thomas for Nerd Bear Trivia, a fun weekly game night celebrating the bear community with brain-teasing questions and friendly competition. Test your knowledge, compete with friends, and vie for weekly prizes and raffles—all with no cover charge. It's the perfect laid-back night to show off your smarts, meet fellow bears, and enjoy the welcoming vibe SoFo Tap is known for. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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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.
Weekly
Sat, 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.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 23
9 PM - 1 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Sunday karaoke at this gay bear bar in Chicago. Sing, drink, and celebrate with a welcoming crowd of friendly faces and community vibes.
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