Following Current Phase 3 Illinois Restrictions implemented 10/30/20, we are currently open for Outside Seating, and Very Limited/Approved Outside-Adjacent Indoor Seating.  Join us on our Front Patio or Rooftop Deck (weather permitting), from 3pm-9pm Weekdays and 1pm-9pm Weekends.

You must wear a face mask at all times unless actively drinking or eating – yes, we now offer lite-bites and snacks.  Parties are limited to 6 or less per table. 

Everyone must remain seated and you are not allowed to order at the Bar.  Servers will come by take and deliver your orders.  We look forward to seeing you!

OUTspoken is now a Podcast – ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack!  OUTspoken is Chicago’s monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from across the LGBTQ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. Due to the Pandemic, we are unable to meet in person as this time but now offer a Virtual OUTspoken Edition via Zoom (the next Virtual OUTspoken will be November 10, due to the Election on 11/3). 

Since its inception, we have recorded all audio from the 6-7 stories each month and have had the intention of creating a podcast around these stories.  Since we cannot currently meet in person, we saw this as a great time to move forward with creating the podcast. 

Our sixth Podcast features stories by Abby McEnany, Sonal Aggarwal and PJ Gray.  The podcast is hosted and produced by Devlyn Camp.

Check out the Seventh Episode of ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack available on:

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OUTspoken is now a Podcast – ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack!  OUTspoken is Chicago’s monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from across the LGBTQ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. Due to the Pandemic, we are unable to meet in person as this time but now offer a Virtual OUTspoken Edition via Zoom (the first Tuesday of each month). 

Since its inception, we have recorded all audio from the 6-7 stories each month and have had the intention of creating a podcast around these stories.  Since we cannot currently meet in person, we saw this as a great time to move forward with creating the podcast. 

Our sixth Podcast features stories by Melvyna Gaynor, The Dutchman & Buddy King.  The podcast is hosted and produced by Devlyn Camp.

Check out the Sixth Episode of ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack available on:

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Sidetrack is OPEN!   Due to Phase 3 Chicago Restrictions, we are currently open for Outside Seating Only.  Join us on our Front Patio or Rooftop Deck from 3-11pm Weekdays and 1-11pm Weekends.  Tables are spaced 6 feet apart, you must stay seated at your table and parties are limited to 6 people or less.  We don’t take reservations and there is usually little to no wait time to be seated.  We are currently not offering coat or bag check and we are not charging phones.  You must wear a face mask when not seated with your party.  We look forward to seeing you this Summer! 

OUTspoken is now a Podcast – ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack!  OUTspoken is Chicago’s monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from across the LGBTQ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. Due to the Pandemic, we are unable to meet in person as this time.  Since its inception, we have recorded all audio from the 6-7 stories each month and have had the intention of creating a podcast around these stories.  Since we cannot currently meet in person, we saw this as a great time to move forward with creating the podcast. 

Our fifth Podcast features stories by by Tracy Baim, Jace Smith and David Cerda.  The podcast is hosted and produced by Devlyn Camp.

Check out the Fifth Episode of ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack available on:

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We are pleased to announce that OUTspoken is now a Podcast!  OUTspoken is Chicago’s monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from across the LGBTQ community. OUTspoken is held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. Due to the Pandemic, we are unable to meet in person as this time.  Since its inception, we have recorded all audio from the 6-7 stories each month and have had the intention of creating a podcast around these stories.  Since we cannot currently meet in person, we saw this as a great time to move forward with creating the podcast. 

Our fourth Podcast features stories by by Ashley Ray, Ekeng Bassey and Angelica Ross.  The podcast is hosted and produced by Devlyn Camp.

Check out the Fourth Episode of ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack available on:

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We are pleased to announce that OUTspoken is now a Podcast!  OUTspoken is Chicago’s monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from across the LGBTQ community. OUTspoken is held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack.  Due to Chicago Covid-19 Safety Restrictions new evenings of OUTspoken are temporarily on hold.  Since its inception, we have recorded all audio from the 6-7 stories each month and have had the intention of creating a podcast around these stories.  Since we cannot currently meet in person, we saw this as a great time to move forward with creating the podcast. 

For our fourth Podcast, we are celebrating Pride Month by featuring a special interview of Tree, a longtime bartender at the Stonewall Inn, where he had just started working the night a very famous riot broke out in 1969… He’s interviewed here by historian Owen Keehnen live at Sidetrack on June 5, 2019.  The podcast is hosted and produced by Devlyn Camp.

Check out the Fourth Episode of ON THE MIC: OUTSPOKEN LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING at Sidetrack available on:

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