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6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday drag cabaret with tableside performances and upscale dining at Kit Kat Lounge. Live entertainment paired with fine cuisine in an intimate.
Weekly
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Every Tuesday at Cell Block, Chicago's leather bar — doors close at 7:30pm for an evening of uninhibited fun at the city's most unapologetic leather space.
Monthly
7 PM - 12 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday karaoke at Charlie's with unpredictable twists. Hosted by Bella DeBalle and Sutton Fister—high-energy, welcoming gay nightlife in Chicago.
Weekly
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday poker night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Casual game for all skill levels—meet neighbors, play cards, enjoy strong drinks in a laid-back gay bar.
Weekly
8 PM - 10 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly trivia night at Sidetrack Chicago hosted by Stew. No cover, frozen cocktails, and Pop Favorite Videos until 2am. Gay bar on Halsted.
Weekly
9 PM - 11:45 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Monthly
11:59 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday night dance party at Charlie's Chicago. Reggaeton, R&B, hip hop, bachata & house with hosts Sapphire Feliciano & Persephone Brooklyn. Monthly.
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