Plan your weekend with every gay event happening this weekend in Chicago. From Friday-night dance parties to Sunday drag brunches, here's the LGBTQ+ nightlife and community lineup across Chicago, Illinois, refreshed as new events are added.
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Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Friday show tunes party at Sidetrack Chicago. Video dance party, frozen cocktails, drag race viewing, and dancing. Start your weekend with the gay community.
Weekly
6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Friday drag dinner show at Kit Kat Lounge with rotating themed performances, cocktails, and fine dining. Glamorous LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago.
6 PM - 8 PM
Goblin Market, Chicago
Queer nerd meetup at Goblin Market, Lakeview's LGBTQ+ manga & games shop, Chicago.
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Montrose Beach, Chicago
LGBTQ+ beach volleyball league Friday evenings at Montrose Beach, Chicago, through Aug 21.
7 PM - 10 PM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly drag trivia game show hosted by Tia Pet at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Compete for prizes, enjoy performances, and connect with the queer community every Friday.
Weekly
7 PM - 11 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly B2B DJ night every Friday at Charlie's, Chicago's queer country bar. Guest DJs spin live—dance, connect, and celebrate with the community.
Weekly
7 PM - 9 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Amy Armstrong — comedy and cabaret entertainer — brings the Heaven, Hell & Back Again Tour to Chicago’s Hydrate Nightclub. Doors 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Chemistry by Austin James at Cell Block Chicago is a 2nd-Friday leather-bar dance party in Boystown with DJ Austin James, 8pm to close.
Monthly9 PM - 11 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Cosplay contest with a $500 prize at Charlie's on Broadway, Fri Aug 14, 9-11pm. Hosted by Kimberly Summer.
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.
Weekly9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Masterclass Drag Show is Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Friday 9pm drag showcase in Chicago's Boystown, no cover, before the late-night dance party.
Weekly
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Smooch takes over Jackhammer in Chicago for the night, running 9pm to 4am.
9 PM - 2 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Gay dance party every Friday at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. DJ beats, cocktails, and queer community vibes until 2am. Inclusive nightlife in a.
Weekly
9 PM - 3 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Friday drag show at Splash Chicago. Open-stage competition hosted by Veronica Pop with cash prizes. Sign up by 6PM to perform.
Weekly
9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack in Chicago's Northalsted, running 9pm to 2am every Friday after the afternoon Show Tunes set.
10 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Monthly queer karaoke night for women, trans folks, and allies. Sing, drink, and celebrate at Dorothy's 1970s lounge in Chicago.
Monthly
10 PM - 2 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
Weekly Friday DJ set at Scarlet Bar in Chicago's Northalsted. Dance to infectious beats and high-energy vibes with Brryce Fersher every Friday night.
Weekly
10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly Friday house music night at Replay Lakeview in Boystown. High-energy DJ sets, dance floor, and garden patio. Gay nightlife in Chicago.
Monthly10 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Friday night drag party at Charlie's in Chicago. High-energy performances, dancing, and cosmic-themed nights that shift weekly. Join the house queens.
Weekly11 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Monthly neon drag party at Charlie's Chicago with go-go dancers, body painting, and DJ Ron Geronimo. Hosted by Sapphire Feliciano and Luna LaCatrina.
Monthly11:30 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
DJ Martin plays Hydrate on Halsted, Fri Aug 14. Set begins 11:30pm, dancing until 4am.
11 AM - 3:30 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Sunday drag brunch at Kit Kat Lounge in Chicago's Northalsted. Rotating themed shows, cocktails, and brunch with Chicago's gay crowd.
11 AM - 3 PM
Lark Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Saturday drag brunch at Lark in Northalsted, Chicago: rotating themed shows from local queens with a bottomless brunch package, 11am to 3pm.
Weekly12 PM - 2 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Lips Chicago's Saturday Dragalicious drag brunch in the South Loop: a two-hour show with a served entree and bottomless brunch cocktails, seatings around noon.
Weekly
12 PM - 4 PM
Roscoe's Tavern, Chicago
Served! Drag Brunch runs every Saturday at Roscoe's Tavern in Chicago's Northalsted, hosted by Batty Davis with two seatings and bottomless mimosas.
Weekly
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.
Weekly1 PM - 3 PM
Hamburger Mary's, Chicago
Camp Mary's Drag Brunch runs every Saturday at 1pm at Hamburger Mary's in Edgewater, Chicago, with Camp Wannakiki cast and a full brunch menu.
Weekly1 PM - 3 PM
Meet: Sex and Rebellion (downtown)
Guided LGBTQ+ history walking tour in Chicago — 08-15, 1-3pm.
2 PM - 5 PM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Monthly Saturday Pokémon raids, trades, and gaming for LGBTQ+ trainers and allies. Laid-back atmosphere, affordable drinks, all skill levels welcome.
Monthly
3 PM - 7:30 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
BearUnion's play party returns to Cell Block Aug 15 — an afternoon backroom session from 3-7:30pm.
6 PM - 9 PM
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
A free drag competition spotlighting up-and-coming performers at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, in Chicago's western suburbs. Aug 15.
6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Friday drag dinner show at Kit Kat Lounge with rotating themed performances, cocktails, and fine dining. Glamorous LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago.
7 PM - 11 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Wednesday line dancing at Charlie's for Chicago's queer country community. Two-step, drink specials, and $1 Jack Daniel's support for SCCDA.
Weekly7 PM - 9 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Comedian and cabaret entertainer Amy Armstrong brings her Heaven, Hell & Back Again Tour to Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago — doors at 6pm, show at 7pm.
8 PM - 11 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Soul every Saturday at Nobody's Darling, a Black-owned, femme-focused cocktail bar in Andersonville. Soulful energy, genuine community, and a welcoming space.
8 PM - 11 PM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Saturday late-night dance party at Splash in Chicago.
Weekly
9 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Dorothy Pop! Songs of the Summer is a pop dance party at Chicago's lesbian bar, with DJ sets, live performances and a late floor.
9 PM - 1 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
POP'D! Girl Groups takes over Meeting House Tavern Aug 15 — a free ODDYSEE dance party spinning girl-group pop hits from 9pm.
9 PM - 3 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
KOK Frat Night returns to SoFo Tap in Andersonville with a Pledge Week edition of 90s and 2000s hits, 9pm to 3am.
9 PM - 5 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
Heat runs 9pm to 5am at Jackhammer in Chicago, using the bar's full Saturday licence.
9 PM - 3 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
House music dance party at Cell Block on Halsted, Aug 15 from 9pm. DJs Blu 9 and Swan, $10 cover, free clothes check.
9 PM - 3 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack in Chicago's Northalsted, 9pm to 3am every Saturday. No cover.
Monthly9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Weekly Saturday drag revue at Hydrate Nightclub Chicago — resident queens perform 9 to 11pm before the dance floor takes over for the night.
Weekly11 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Saturday drag show at Charlie's Chicago featuring Bella DeBalle, Pixel, and Persephone Brooklyn with DJ Lightning LuLu. Late-night dance party.
Weekly11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Nina Flowers plays Hydrate on Halsted, Sat Aug 15. Set begins 11pm, dancing until 5am.
11 PM - 3 AM
Scarlet Bar, Chicago
DJ Cash Era spins every Saturday at 11pm at Scarlet Bar in Chicago. Follow @DJCASHERA for updates on this weekly gay nightlife event.
Weekly11 AM - 3:30 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Sunday drag brunch at Kit Kat Lounge in Chicago's Northalsted. Rotating themed shows, cocktails, and brunch with Chicago's gay crowd.
11 AM - 4 PM
The River Kitchen and Bar, Chicago
Chicago's Sunday drag brunch at The River Kitchen and Bar in Lakeview, with three seatings at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and bottomless drinks.
Weekly11 AM - 3 PM
Lark Restaurant & Bar, Chicago
Sunday drag brunch at Lark in Northalsted, Chicago: rotating themed shows from local queens with a bottomless brunch package, 11am to 3pm.
Weekly11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Chicago Eagle, Chicago
Sunday drag brunch at the Baton Show Lounge inside Chicago Eagle in Uptown. Doors 11:30am, show around noon, all-you-can-eat buffet, hosted by Jourdin Larue.
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