The calls will be coming from inside the bar when you get Sidetrack'd, Tuesday, October 22, to celebrate one of our favorite movie series at Trivia Tuesday. Bring your besties and win fun prizes by showing our Trivia Master, Stew, your SCREAM Trivia Skills. Grand Prize is a Men's Room Chicago gift card.
Remember, There Are Certain Rules That One Must Abide By In Order To Successfully Survive A Horror Movie Trivia Party, so get Sidetrack'd at 8pm Tuesday, October 22, to WIN!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, October 23, to celebrate 2 of our favorite Pop Princesses - Britney & Rihanna. Dance to Brit & RiRi bops all night, get on stage to win fun prizes and slay to Chicago Drag. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Bing! Bang! Bong! Join us every Thursday at 8pm starting September 26 to Watch Drag Race UK on the Sidetrack Big Screens.
Bring us your Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, & Talent every Thursday to watch Ru and her Queens from across the pond.
After Drag Race UK stay for All Things K-Pop in Main/Cherry Bars and Let's Go! Thursday Pop Music Videos in Glass/Side Bars until 2am. Something for everyone at Sidetrack!
Doors open at 3pm every Thursday. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd most Thursdays in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. K-Pop videos really POP on the Sidetrack Big Screen and we know how to party.
Thursday, October 24, features a SEVENTEEN Spotlight to celebrate their Chicago's Concerts this week! Come ready to sing-along to all your favorite K-POP videos, with lots of SEVENTEEN in the mix.
Dance and Sing to your favorite K-Pop, catch Drag K-Pop performances and get on stage and show us your moves to win fun prizes! Sidetrack is proud to host Chicago's weekly K-Pop Dance Party and we love the amazing community it brings to the celebration.
Doors open for Glass/Side Bar at 3pm weekdays. Enjoy Pop Music Videos in Glass/Side Bar while K-POP happens in Main/Cherry Bars.
Start your weekend with Show Tunes! Doors open at 3pm every Friday. Sing along to Sidetrack's Famous Show Tunes from 4-9pm then stay for our Friday Night Dance Party till 2am! Rooftop opens early evening for Party Music upstairs. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd for our monthly Men's Room Glow Party Friday! Join us for a night of Dancers and giveaways with our neighbors - Men's Room Chicago. Glow sticks at Midnight, dancefloor open 9pm-2am after Show Tunes 4-9pm. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is now the last Saturday of every month! Sidetrack's 💕🏳️🌈 SAPPHIC SATURDAY 🏳️🌈💕👩🏼❤️💋👩🏼 is a "No Cover" event in Main & Cherry Bar celebrating girls’ love.
Join us for Sapphic Saturday, September 28, from 6-9pm! This month is our Slumber Party Social where you're encouraged to wear lingerie, loungewear or whatever makes you feel comfortable. Arrive early for our first hour dedicated to Kali Uchis & Young Miko!
Don't miss this evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances, games, and more!!
Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
Sidetrack Celebrates Halloweekend with our annual Saturday Night Costume Contest! Doors open at 1pm for SaturGay Day Drinking!
The evening starts early Saturday, October 26 with our monthly Sapphic Saturday Party in Main & Cherry Bars from 5-9pm, then get ready for a night of amazing Halloweenery in all our bar spaces! We can't wait to see all the awesome costumes at our Saturday Night Costume Contest hosted by Veronica Pop & Boy J.
Sign-up for the Contest at 11pm. $1000 in Cash prizes thanks to our friends at Hendricks Gin with lots of other fun prizes. Dance till 3am on the Sidetrack Dance Floor.
No Cover. Sponsored by Absolut, Hendrick's Gin, Teremana Tequila & Jagermeister... See MoreSee Less
Sunday Funday Show Tunes are a Sidetrack Tradition. Grab some napkins and sing along to your favorite Broadway and Movie Musical videos. We've supersized Show Tunes for International Mr. Rubber Weekend with an extra hour, so this Sunday Show Tunes are from 4-10pm!
Show Tunes not your thing? Enjoy Party Music in Back and Deck Bars all day. After Show Tunes, stay for our Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Party till 2am.
Celebrate Halloweek with our Annual Special Edition of Musical Monday featuring a mix of your favorite Spooky Show Tunes mixed in with our Monday hits. From Hocus Pocus, to Wicked, to Nightmare Before Christmas to Rocky Horror we'll celebrate Halloweek with a night of song, frights and performances by Debbie Fox & Kimberly Summer during the night.
8pm-2am. No Cover at Sidetrack. 21+ with ID.... See MoreSee Less
We'll put a spell on YOU Tuesday, October 29 with another fun Spooky October Trivia Night, celebrating our favorite Disney Halloween shows - HOCUS POCUS, AGATHA ALL ALONG, NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and more fabulously spooky Disney Halloween movies. Bring your besties and win fun prizes by showing us your Trivia Skills. Grand Prize is a Men's Room Chicago Gift Card. We can't wait to hear your PUNny Team Name! Come join our Sidetrack calming circle Tuesday October 29 at 8pm for Disney Halloween Trivia!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd the last Wednesday of every month from 9pm-2am to celebrate the music of Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande.
Get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes, and dance to all Dua & Ariana videos till 2am. Slay to Dua & Ari Drag during the night. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Doors open at 3pm for Sidetrack's 2024 Halloween Celebration. Get a front-row seat to watch the Northalsted Halloween Parade with us at 7:30pm on our Big Screens. After the Parade we can't wait to see your Halloween Looks on the Sidetrack Stage during our Annual Costume Contest hosted by Veronica Pop & Boy J.
Sign-up for the Contest at 10pm. $500 Cash First Place, $250 Cash Second Place (Cash prizes thanks to our friends at Hendrick's Gin) & $100 Sidetrack Dollars Third Place, with lots of other fun prizes.
Dance and Party all night till 2am and remember, there's NO COVER at Sidetrack!
Sponsored by Absolut, Hendrick's Gin, Teremana Tequila & Jägermeister... See MoreSee Less
Enjoy your favorite Sidetrack Show Tunes at Musical Monday. Celebrate Broadway performances and Movie Musical videos on our Big Screens every Monday night from 8pm-2am!
It's a Sidetrack tradition that you don't want to miss. You never know which Broadway In Chicago celebs will be singing along with you!
Enjoy Party Music in Deck or Back Bar (bar location based on weather) on Monday nights while we Show Tune in the Downstairs Front Bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
The October Edition of OUTspoken will happen the 2nd Tuesday in October, on 10/8, to accommodate the VP Debate Viewing Party at Sidetrack on 10/1. Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack, but will be 10/8 in October.
Doors to MainBar open at 6pm Stories begin at 7pm
Typically there will be 6 storytellers and one intermission.
Sidetrack is open daily: Weekdays 3pm-2am, Saturday 1pm-3am & Sunday 1pm-2am. No cover. 21+
Visit our website to find out how YOU can tell a story at OUTspoken!
Are YOU Ready For It?! The first Wednesday of every month is All Things Taylor at Sidetrack. Watch Taylor videos and concert performances on the Sidetrack Big Screen, dance and singalong to Taylor all night, slay to Taylor Drag, and get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes! 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Join the fun at the Sidetrack Pink Pony Club (now the 1st Thursday of every month) as we celebrate Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina & Kesha. Dance and sing-along to your fave Pop Brats slay to drag by Kari Bunne & Boy J, and get on stage to show us your moves and WIN fun prizes. Thursday, October 3, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack. All Things K-Pop in October will be 10/10, 10/17 & 10/25.... See MoreSee Less
All Things Beyoncé is the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Dance to 5 hours of Beyoncé videos and concert footage, plus SLAY to Drag performances. Get on stage and show us your moves to WIN fun prizes.
Don't miss Chicago's monthly Queen Bey Party! No cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: Scream Movies Edition
The calls will be coming from inside the bar when you get Sidetrack'd, Tuesday, October 22, to celebrate one of our favorite movie series at Trivia Tuesday. Bring your besties and win fun prizes by showing our Trivia Master, Stew, your SCREAM Trivia Skills. Grand Prize is a Men's Room Chicago gift card.
Remember, There Are Certain Rules That One Must Abide By In Order To Successfully Survive A Horror Movie Trivia Party, so get Sidetrack'd at 8pm Tuesday, October 22, to WIN!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Britney & Rihanna
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, October 23, to celebrate 2 of our favorite Pop Princesses - Britney & Rihanna. Dance to Brit & RiRi bops all night, get on stage to win fun prizes and slay to Chicago Drag. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race UK Viewing Party
Bing! Bang! Bong! Join us every Thursday at 8pm starting September 26 to Watch Drag Race UK on the Sidetrack Big Screens.
Bring us your Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, & Talent every Thursday to watch Ru and her Queens from across the pond.
After Drag Race UK stay for All Things K-Pop in Main/Cherry Bars and Let's Go! Thursday Pop Music Videos in Glass/Side Bars until 2am. Something for everyone at Sidetrack!
Doors open at 3pm every Thursday. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
All Things K-Pop: Seventeen Spotlight Edition
Get Sidetrack'd most Thursdays in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. K-Pop videos really POP on the Sidetrack Big Screen and we know how to party.
Thursday, October 24, features a SEVENTEEN Spotlight to celebrate their Chicago's Concerts this week! Come ready to sing-along to all your favorite K-POP videos, with lots of SEVENTEEN in the mix.
Dance and Sing to your favorite K-Pop, catch Drag K-Pop performances and get on stage and show us your moves to win fun prizes! Sidetrack is proud to host Chicago's weekly K-Pop Dance Party and we love the amazing community it brings to the celebration.
Doors open for Glass/Side Bar at 3pm weekdays. Enjoy Pop Music Videos in Glass/Side Bar while K-POP happens in Main/Cherry Bars.
No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
TGIF: Friday Afternoon Show Tunes
Start your weekend with Show Tunes! Doors open at 3pm every Friday. Sing along to Sidetrack's Famous Show Tunes from 4-9pm then stay for our Friday Night Dance Party till 2am! Rooftop opens early evening for Party Music upstairs. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Men's Room Glow Party
Get Sidetrack'd for our monthly Men's Room Glow Party Friday! Join us for a night of Dancers and giveaways with our neighbors - Men's Room Chicago. Glow sticks at Midnight, dancefloor open 9pm-2am after Show Tunes 4-9pm. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
Sapphic Saturday at Sidetrack
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is now the last Saturday of every month! Sidetrack's 💕🏳️🌈 SAPPHIC SATURDAY 🏳️🌈💕👩🏼❤️💋👩🏼 is a "No Cover" event in Main & Cherry Bar celebrating girls’ love.
Join us for Sapphic Saturday, September 28, from 6-9pm! This month is our Slumber Party Social where you're encouraged to wear lingerie, loungewear or whatever makes you feel comfortable. Arrive early for our first hour dedicated to Kali Uchis & Young Miko!
Don't miss this evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances, games, and more!!
Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
Halloweekend Costume Contest & Saturday Night Dance Party
Sidetrack Celebrates Halloweekend with our annual Saturday Night Costume Contest! Doors open at 1pm for SaturGay Day Drinking!
The evening starts early Saturday, October 26 with our monthly Sapphic Saturday Party in Main & Cherry Bars from 5-9pm, then get ready for a night of amazing Halloweenery in all our bar spaces! We can't wait to see all the awesome costumes at our Saturday Night Costume Contest hosted by Veronica Pop & Boy J.
Sign-up for the Contest at 11pm. $1000 in Cash prizes thanks to our friends at Hendricks Gin with lots of other fun prizes. Dance till 3am on the Sidetrack Dance Floor.
No Cover. Sponsored by Absolut, Hendrick's Gin, Teremana Tequila & Jagermeister... See MoreSee Less
Sunday Funday Show Tunes
Sunday Funday Show Tunes are a Sidetrack Tradition. Grab some napkins and sing along to your favorite Broadway and Movie Musical videos. We've supersized Show Tunes for International Mr. Rubber Weekend with an extra hour, so this Sunday Show Tunes are from 4-10pm!
Show Tunes not your thing? Enjoy Party Music in Back and Deck Bars all day. After Show Tunes, stay for our Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Party till 2am.
Sidetrack is open from 1pm-2am Sundays.... See MoreSee Less
BOO!sical Monday Halloween Show Tunes
Don't miss our Annual BOOsical Monday!
Celebrate Halloweek with our Annual Special Edition of Musical Monday featuring a mix of your favorite Spooky Show Tunes mixed in with our Monday hits. From Hocus Pocus, to Wicked, to Nightmare Before Christmas to Rocky Horror we'll celebrate Halloweek with a night of song, frights and performances by Debbie Fox & Kimberly Summer during the night.
8pm-2am. No Cover at Sidetrack. 21+ with ID.... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: Disney Halloween Edition
We'll put a spell on YOU Tuesday, October 29 with another fun Spooky October Trivia Night, celebrating our favorite Disney Halloween shows - HOCUS POCUS, AGATHA ALL ALONG, NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and more fabulously spooky Disney Halloween movies. Bring your besties and win fun prizes by showing us your Trivia Skills. Grand Prize is a Men's Room Chicago Gift Card. We can't wait to hear your PUNny Team Name!
Come join our Sidetrack calming circle Tuesday October 29 at 8pm for Disney Halloween Trivia!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Dua & Ariana
Get Sidetrack'd the last Wednesday of every month from 9pm-2am to celebrate the music of Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande.
Get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes, and dance to all Dua & Ariana videos till 2am. Slay to Dua & Ari Drag during the night. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Halloween Costume Contest & Parade Viewing Party
Doors open at 3pm for Sidetrack's 2024 Halloween Celebration.
Get a front-row seat to watch the Northalsted Halloween Parade with us at 7:30pm on our Big Screens. After the Parade we can't wait to see your Halloween Looks on the Sidetrack Stage during our Annual Costume Contest hosted by Veronica Pop & Boy J.
Sign-up for the Contest at 10pm. $500 Cash First Place, $250 Cash Second Place (Cash prizes thanks to our friends at Hendrick's Gin) & $100 Sidetrack Dollars Third Place, with lots of other fun prizes.
Dance and Party all night till 2am and remember, there's NO COVER at Sidetrack!
Sponsored by Absolut, Hendrick's Gin, Teremana Tequila & Jägermeister... See MoreSee Less
Dog Day Saturday Afternoon
Get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with your pup from 1-5pm.
Super Dog-Friendly Tito's Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers.
Bring your pooch and come grab a drink and treats. No cover. No dog required. People must be 21 with ID.... See MoreSee Less
Musical Monday: Show Tunes at Sidetrack
Enjoy your favorite Sidetrack Show Tunes at Musical Monday. Celebrate Broadway performances and Movie Musical videos on our Big Screens every Monday night from 8pm-2am!
It's a Sidetrack tradition that you don't want to miss. You never know which Broadway In Chicago celebs will be singing along with you!
Enjoy Party Music in Deck or Back Bar (bar location based on weather) on Monday nights while we Show Tune in the Downstairs Front Bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling
The October Edition of OUTspoken will happen the 2nd Tuesday in October, on 10/8, to accommodate the VP Debate Viewing Party at Sidetrack on 10/1. Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack, but will be 10/8 in October.
Doors to MainBar open at 6pm
Stories begin at 7pm
Typically there will be 6 storytellers and one intermission.
Sidetrack is open daily: Weekdays 3pm-2am, Saturday 1pm-3am & Sunday 1pm-2am. No cover. 21+
Visit our website to find out how YOU can tell a story at OUTspoken!
www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/... See MoreSee Less
All Things Taylor at Sidetrack
Are YOU Ready For It?! The first Wednesday of every month is All Things Taylor at Sidetrack. Watch Taylor videos and concert performances on the Sidetrack Big Screen, dance and singalong to Taylor all night, slay to Taylor Drag, and get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes! 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Pink Pony Club Party - Chappell, Charli & More
Join the fun at the Sidetrack Pink Pony Club (now the 1st Thursday of every month) as we celebrate Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina & Kesha. Dance and sing-along to your fave Pop Brats slay to drag by Kari Bunne & Boy J, and get on stage to show us your moves and WIN fun prizes. Thursday, October 3, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack. All Things K-Pop in October will be 10/10, 10/17 & 10/25.... See MoreSee Less
All Things Beyoncé
All Things Beyoncé is the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Dance to 5 hours of Beyoncé videos and concert footage, plus SLAY to Drag performances. Get on stage and show us your moves to WIN fun prizes.
Don't miss Chicago's monthly Queen Bey Party! No cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Gaga
Live for the Applause and Just Dance as if A Star Is Born when we spin all of your favorite Gaga Music Videos every month at Sidetrack.
Don't miss Perfect Illusion Lady Gaga Drag performances and get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
All Gaga music videos and concert performances from 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less