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8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly drink specials at Cell Block, Chicago's leather and fetish bar. Front bar open to all, back bar at 8pm for the leather community. Check dress code.
Weekly
8 PM - 4 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Club Flamingo is Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Thursday 80's & 90's alternative night in Chicago's Boystown, with drag, DJs and dancing until 4am.

9 PM - 2 AM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Sidetrack's Let's Go! Latin party goes all-Becky G on Aug 13 — Latin pop videos and dancing 9pm-2am in the Main, Cherry, and North Bars.

9 PM - 1 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Weekly Thursday karaoke at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. Judgment-free stage, supportive crowd, drinks, and community vibes. Come solo or with friends.
Weekly
9 PM - 1 AM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly gay dance night at Replay Lakeview with DJ MoBeethicc, $5 cocktails, and an inclusive vibe. Every Thursday in Chicago's Lakeview.
Weekly
10 PM - 12 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Thursday night at Splash with live performances and dancing. High-energy gay club in Chicago's Northalsted with Mary K, Martin, and Virago.
Weekly
10 PM - 3:30 AM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly Thursday open mic at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Sign up at 10PM, show starts 10:30PM. Live performances, community vibes, gay bar atmosphere.
Weekly
11 PM - 4 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Monthly fashion celebration every Thursday at Charlie's gay bar. Dance floor, styled crowd, design community vibes. Chicago nightlife.
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