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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…

  2. Past event

    Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 Viewing Party

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

    It takes Sidetrack's beautiful BIG SCREENS to truly deliver all the Realness that is RuPaul's Drag Race. Join us every Friday starting Friday, May 9, 2025, to WATCH PRDR All Stars Season 10…

  4. Past event

    The Kennel

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

    A leash and lust night for pets and their handlers.

  5. 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.

  6. 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!…

  7. Past event

    Draglicious at Hydrate

    Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00 pm
    Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

    Draglicious every Saturday at 9pm. Hosted by Mimi Marks, Mz Ruff N' Stuff, Dida Ritz, Veronica Pop and Gina Belle.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  13. Past event

    Bearaoke

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

    Hosted by Rhett Butlah

  14. Past event

    Estrellas, Ritmo y Perreo

    Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 11:00 pm
    Charlie's Chicago, Chicago

    Hosted by Persephone Brooklyn and Luna La Catrina. Featuring Serena Fierce every fourth Sunday and Gato

  15. Past event

    Chicago House TransSafe Drop-in

    Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm
    Center on Halsted, Chicago

    Every Monday, Chicago House hosts a TransSafe drop in for trans folks to stop by and receive free services including housing navigation, employment services, medical referrals, and more.…

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. 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

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  21. Past event

    Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 Viewing Party

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

    It takes Sidetrack's beautiful BIG SCREENS to truly deliver all the Realness that is RuPaul's Drag Race. Join us every Friday starting Friday, May 9, 2025, to WATCH PRDR All Stars Season 10…

  23. 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…

  24. 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.