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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12 AM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
4 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Friday singalong at Sidetrack with Broadway hits, drag performances, and dancing. Free entry, frozen cocktails, seven rooms. Chicago gay bar.
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6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
7 PM - 10 PM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly drag queen trivia at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Test your skills, win prizes, and enjoy strong drinks in a no-cover, welcoming gay bar. Fridays.
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7 PM - 11 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Open Decks B2B every Friday at Charlie's Chicago. Two guest DJs and Reggay Boots host high-energy dancing with country-western charm. Gay bar nightlife.
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7 PM - 10 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
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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9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Monthly9 PM - 11 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
9 PM - 4 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
9 PM - 2 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Weekly Friday house party with DJ and dancing at Meeting House Tavern. No cover charge. RSVP through Sickening Events.
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10 PM - 2 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly Friday DJ night in Boystown featuring Boy Alberto spinning disco and house. Dance, arcade games, craft cocktails. Gay nightlife in Chicago.
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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.
Monthly10 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Friday night dance party at Charlie's in Chicago. New themed galaxy each month with high-energy performances by House Queens.
Monthly11 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Monthly blackout dance party at Charlie's Chicago. DJs Persephone Brooklyn, Pixel & Foster spin high-energy club vibes every Friday.
Monthly12 AM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
11 AM - 3:30 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
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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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.
Monthly4 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, 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.
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9 PM - 3 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
9 PM - 1 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
9 PM - 3 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
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.
Monthly11 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Saturday drag and dance party at Charlie's Chicago. See Bella DeBalle, Pixel, and Persephone Brooklyn with DJ Lightning LuLu. 21+.
Monthly11 PM - 5 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
11 AM - 3:30 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
12 PM - 8 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Sunday arcade and craft beer hangout in Boystown. Free-to-play games, garden patio, built by and for the queer community.
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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.
Monthly2 PM - 10 PM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Sunday party in Chicago kicks off at 2pm and runs all afternoon into the night — Boystown's most reliable Sunday out.
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3 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly gay leather and fetish gathering at Cell Block in Northalsted. Connect with Chicago's leather community every Sunday in a relaxed afternoon vibe.
Monthly3 PM - 6 PM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
3 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Broadway singalong at Sidetrack's Main, Cherry, and North Bars. No cover, all day, theater lovers welcome. Party music in Glass, Side, Back, Deck Bars.
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4 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Sunday dance party at Kit Kat Lounge featuring live DJ, Kit Kat Divas, and non-stop dancing. High-energy day party with cocktails and community.
Monthly5 PM - 7 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Monthly open-stage drag show at Charlie's in Chicago. All-levels performers welcome in a non-competitive, supportive space hosted by Luc Ami & Julez Osco.
Monthly6 PM - 2 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
6:30 PM - 10 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
7 PM - 9 PM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Weekly Sunday poker night at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville. No cover, laid-back vibe, community-focused. Perfect for locals and travelers.
Monthly7 PM - 11 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Sunday karaoke at Charlie's, Chicago's country-western gay bar. Hosted by Sutton Fister with affordable drinks and a welcoming crowd.
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7 PM - 11 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
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.
Monthly9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly gay dance party at Sidetrack with multiple floors, no cover, and dancing until 2am. High-energy Sunday nights in Chicago's Northalsted.
Monthly9 PM - 2 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
10 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Late-night Sunday dance party at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago — throwbacks, hip-hop, and the hottest hits with no cover, starting at 10pm every week.
Monthly11 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Latin dance party every Sunday at Charlie's gay bar in Chicago. High-energy dancing hosted by Persephone Brooklyn LaRue and Luna LaCatrina with DJ X-tasy.
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Robbie S.This page lists every LGBTQ+ event happening this weekend in Chicago, Illinois — drag shows, dance parties, and community gatherings — pulled live from our events calendar and refreshed as new events are added. Browse the full lineup above, or see all upcoming gay events in Chicago.
