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August 2025 events

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Events this month

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  1. Past event

    TGIF Showtunes

    Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Start your weekend with Show Tunes! Doors open at 3pm every Friday. Sing along to Sidetrack's Famous Show Tunes from 3-7pm then stay for Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party…

  3. Past event

    The Kennel

    Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:00 pm
    Jackhammer, Chicago

    A leash and lust night for pets and their handlers.

  4. Past event

    Doggy Days

    Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    Every Saturday from 12-3 pm.

  5. Past event

    Dog Day Afternoon

    Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with your pup from 1-5pm. Bonus for the pups, weather permitting they love being outside on our multi-level Rooftop Deck!…

  6. Past event

    DILF

    Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    For men over 35 and the men who want them.

  7. Past event

    Sunday Funday

    Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Showtunes 4-9 pm. Party music in back and deck bars all day.

  8. Past event

    Bear Beep Blast

    Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    Every Sunday from 12-3 pm.

  9. Past event

    Sunday Funday After Brunch Party

    Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm
    Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

    Sunday Funday at Hydrate. Doors open at 2pm every Sunday. NorthHalsted's official after brunch party. Beats by Laura B. No Cover.

  11. Past event

    Bearaoke

    Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 9:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    Hosted by Rhett Butlah

  12. Past event

    Musical Mondays

    Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Sing along at Showtunes every Monday from 8 pm - 2 am.

  13. Past event

    Outspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling

    Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the Chicago LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is normally held…

  14. Past event

    Nerd Bear Trivia

    Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    Nerd Bear Trivia every Wednesday night

  15. Past event

    Lip Service

    Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00 pm
    Jackhammer, Chicago

    Lip Service is Chicago’s kinkiest karaoke night—where lyrics meet leather , rhythm meets rubber , and singing meets spandex . Whether you're belting ballads , screaming metal , or serving…

  16. Past event

    TGIF Showtunes

    Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Start your weekend with Show Tunes! Doors open at 3pm every Friday. Sing along to Sidetrack's Famous Show Tunes from 3-7pm then stay for Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party…

  18. Past event

    Freaq

    Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00 pm
    Jackhammer, Chicago

    Welcome to FREAQ —a dance party built for Chicago’s LGBTQ+ fetish and BDSM community. This isn’t just a night out—it’s a celebration of expression, desire, and unapologetic queerness. Step…

  19. Past event

    Doggy Days

    Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    Every Saturday from 12-3 pm.

  20. Past event

    Y2Gay Dance Party at Sunday Bunday

    Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm
    Cell Block, Chicago

    90's - 2010's dance party the second Sunday of each month.

  21. Past event

    Sunday Funday

    Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Showtunes 4-9 pm. Party music in back and deck bars all day.

  22. Past event

    Bear Beep Blast

    Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    Every Sunday from 12-3 pm.

  23. Past event

    Sunday Funday After Brunch Party

    Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm
    Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

    Sunday Funday at Hydrate. Doors open at 2pm every Sunday. NorthHalsted's official after brunch party. Beats by Laura B. No Cover.

  24. Past event

    Animal House

    Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Jackhammer, Chicago

    Dance, purr and play at Jackhammer's monthly Pet and Handler Social—Animal House—every 2nd Sunday at 4pm! Loosen your collar with a $5 Puppy Bowl cocktail while our co-hosts, Pup Figaro and…