Themed events
Weekly show tunes, trivia, viewing parties, and music nights.
Sidetrack
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About Sidetrack
OUTspoken, a monthly LGBTQ+ storytelling event, is one of the offerings at Sidetrack, a Chicago gay bar with a weekly lineup of themed gatherings. Show tunes feature on Mondays and Sunday afternoons, while Tuesday brings trivia and pop music videos. The schedule also includes viewing parties, artist-themed events, Latin and K-pop music nights, and weekend dance parties. Sidetrack has several bar areas, including the Glass Bar, Main, Cherry, North, Side, Back, and Deck bars, plus a rooftop that opens early Friday evenings. Saturday afternoons include post-brunch gatherings and a monthly Dog Day, with a separate Sapphic Saturday event also on the calendar. Hours shown on the site vary by day, from noon or 1 p.m. weekend openings to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
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Photos: business website. Taken from sidetrackchicago.com, shown to help you recognise the place.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1982
- Entertainment and hospitality in a respectful, safe, and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ communities
- Spaces span more than 8 storefronts and multiple levels
- Can host more than 1000 people at a time
- Has a rooftop and deck bar
From sidetrackchicago.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Highlights
Dance parties
Friday and Saturday night dance parties run into the early morning.
Rooftop
A rooftop opens early on Friday evenings.
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