WOW! We have been celebrating All Things Bey with you every month for 10 years as of this May, 2025. We can't wait to pre-party for the Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Concerts in Chicago on Wednesday, May 14, from 9pm-2am. Arrive early for your chance to WIN a limited edition All Things Bey collectible t-shirt.
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
Get Sidetrack'd Thursday, May 15, in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. Come thirsty for our May Thursday Special: $3 Frozen Cocktails!
Dance and Sing Thursday, May 15, to your favorite K-Pop Boy Groups, Girl Groups & Throwbacks, 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 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.
Get Sidetrack'd after Bey's 1st Night at Soldier Field for the Cowboy Concert Tour to dance and sing to All Things Beyoncé in Glass and Side Bars till 2am Thursday, May 15.... See MoreSee Less
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 at 7pm. After Ru it's our Friday Night Dance Party till 2am! Rooftop opens early evening for Party Music upstairs. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
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 and WIN Fun Prizes with Boy J, Veronica Pop & Team Sidetrack at 7pm. NO COVER, No Reservations needed...it's Sidetrack!
Bring us your Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, & Talent every Friday and we'll Start Your Engines with games & lots of fun surprises! Doors open at 3pm every Friday.
Starting Friday, May 9, 2025, TGIF Show Tunes will be from 3-7pm, then Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party starts at 7pm. After Drag Race dance and drink till 2am!... See MoreSee Less
Join us Saturday, May 17th for our Annual Eurovison Song Contest Chicago Viewing Party. Doors open at 1pm so come early to grab your seats and watch the finals live on the Sidetrack Big Screens starting at 2pm with your host Fox E. Kim!
Cheer on competitors from across the globe in the 69th edition of this talent show that helped launch the careers of ABBA, Olivia Newton-John, Celine Dion, Conchita Wurst, Netta, Maneskin and MORE!
The Eurovision Song Contest, organized by the European Broadcasting Union, is the world’s largest non-sporting live TV event and the most watched live entertainment program in Europe, attracting over 200 million television viewers worldwide.
Doors open at 1pm so arrive early to get prime seating. We'll have music upstairs at Deck Bar if you aren't into the Eurovision scene. Something for everyone, and don't worrry, there is NO Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Sunday Funday Show Tunes are a Sidetrack Tradition. Grab some napkins and sing along to your favorite Broadway and Movie Musical Show Tunes videos from 4-9pm!
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.
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!
Tell us what you "Missed on Glee" when we play Team Trivia GLEE Tuesday, May 20. We'll mix in Glee Videos with our Tuesday Night Pop Videos and you can WIN Fun Prizes by showing us your GLEE knowledge. Come enjoy a delicious Slushy (but do not throw it in anyones face!) and arrive early, Trivia starts at 8pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room and SWAY Gift Cards!... See MoreSee Less
Come join a group of wrestlers and guys interested in wrestling at Sidetrack for a happy hour event. The bar will have a private area closed off for us until 8PM. Wear your favorite wrestling shirt or gear, singlet. Last month we have several guys show up in singlets. There is a close check area if needed. At 8PM the space opens up to the public. There is no fee to get into the event. You just have to pay for your drinks... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd for a Special Edition of our monthly Men's Room Glow Party! Join us for a night of Dancers and giveaways with our neighbors - Men's Room Chicago. Glow sticks at Midnight, dancefloor open 8pm-2am. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
Bring the pups to play at Sidetrack for a Special Edition of Dog Day Saturday Memorial Day Weekend. Doggos are invited to join us with their Human Saturday, May 24, from 1-5pm for a fun day at Sidetrack. Dogs especially love our big outdoor Rooftop Deck!
Dog Day happens the first Saturday of every month from 1-5pm. This Special Edition of Dog Day is for Memorial Day Weekend. No Cover. Humans must be 21+. Thank you to our friends at Tito's!... See MoreSee Less
Grab your joysticks and get Sidetrack'd for a Nintendo Universe Edition of Trivia Tuesday May 27, at 8pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room & SWAY Gift Cards. Sidetrack is open 3pm-2am weekdays, so come early and come thirsty!... 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
Don't miss another edition of our Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, May 29, from 9pm-2am in Main/Cherry/North Bars. Dance and sing-along to your favorite Latin Music Pop Stars and slay to Drag by Boy J, Serena Fiierce & Dahlia.
Come thirsty for $3 Frozen Cocktails every Thursday in May! HORNITOS LIME MARGARITAS EFFEN BLACK CHERRY BUZZ ABSOLUT RASPBERRI FROZÉ
Doors open at 3pm Thursday. All Things Latin Music 5/29 in Main/Cherry/North Bars 9pm-2am. Let's Go! Thursday Pop Music in Glass/Side Bars till 2am. Frozen Cocktails Special available all day, in all bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is 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, May 31, from 5-9pm, for an evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances by Kari Bunne & Tenderoni, games, and more!!
Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
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 on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack.
Doors to MainBar open at 6pm Stories from 7-9pm
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,June 5, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
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!
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
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, April 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
All Things Beyoncé: 10th Anniversary Celebration
WOW! We have been celebrating All Things Bey with you every month for 10 years as of this May, 2025. We can't wait to pre-party for the Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Concerts in Chicago on Wednesday, May 14, from 9pm-2am. Arrive early for your chance to WIN a limited edition All Things Bey collectible t-shirt.
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 K-Pop
Get Sidetrack'd Thursday, May 15, in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. Come thirsty for our May Thursday Special: $3 Frozen Cocktails!
Dance and Sing Thursday, May 15, to your favorite K-Pop Boy Groups, Girl Groups & Throwbacks, 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 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
Cowboy Carter Chicago Concert Night 1 After Party
Get Sidetrack'd after Bey's 1st Night at Soldier Field for the Cowboy Concert Tour to dance and sing to All Things Beyoncé in Glass and Side Bars till 2am Thursday, May 15.... 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 3-7pm then stay for Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party at 7pm. After Ru it's our Friday Night Dance Party till 2am! Rooftop opens early evening for Party Music upstairs. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 Viewing Party
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 and WIN Fun Prizes with Boy J, Veronica Pop & Team Sidetrack at 7pm. NO COVER, No Reservations needed...it's Sidetrack!
Bring us your Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, & Talent every Friday and we'll Start Your Engines with games & lots of fun surprises!
Doors open at 3pm every Friday.
Starting Friday, May 9, 2025, TGIF Show Tunes will be from 3-7pm, then Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party starts at 7pm. After Drag Race dance and drink till 2am!... See MoreSee Less
Eurovision 2025 Chicago Viewing Party
Join us Saturday, May 17th for our Annual Eurovison Song Contest Chicago Viewing Party. Doors open at 1pm so come early to grab your seats and watch the finals live on the Sidetrack Big Screens starting at 2pm with your host Fox E. Kim!
Cheer on competitors from across the globe in the 69th edition of this talent show that helped launch the careers of ABBA, Olivia Newton-John, Celine Dion, Conchita Wurst, Netta, Maneskin and MORE!
The Eurovision Song Contest, organized by the European Broadcasting Union, is the world’s largest non-sporting live TV event and the most watched live entertainment program in Europe, attracting over 200 million television viewers worldwide.
Doors open at 1pm so arrive early to get prime seating. We'll have music upstairs at Deck Bar if you aren't into the Eurovision scene. Something for everyone, and don't worrry, there is NO Cover...it's Sidetrack!... 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 Show Tunes videos from 4-9pm!
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
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!
No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: Glee Edition
Tell us what you "Missed on Glee" when we play Team Trivia GLEE Tuesday, May 20. We'll mix in Glee Videos with our Tuesday Night Pop Videos and you can WIN Fun Prizes by showing us your GLEE knowledge. Come enjoy a delicious Slushy (but do not throw it in anyones face!) and arrive early, Trivia starts at 8pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room and SWAY Gift Cards!... See MoreSee Less
Wrestler Happy Hour at Sidetrack
Come join a group of wrestlers and guys interested in wrestling at Sidetrack for a happy hour event. The bar will have a private area closed off for us until 8PM. Wear your favorite wrestling shirt or gear, singlet. Last month we have several guys show up in singlets. There is a close check area if needed. At 8PM the space opens up to the public. There is no fee to get into the event. You just have to pay for your drinks... 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
Men's Room Glow Party
Get Sidetrack'd for a Special Edition of our monthly Men's Room Glow Party! Join us for a night of Dancers and giveaways with our neighbors - Men's Room Chicago. Glow sticks at Midnight, dancefloor open 8pm-2am. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
Dog Day Saturday: Memorial Day Weekend Edition
Bring the pups to play at Sidetrack for a Special Edition of Dog Day Saturday Memorial Day Weekend. Doggos are invited to join us with their Human Saturday, May 24, from 1-5pm for a fun day at Sidetrack. Dogs especially love our big outdoor Rooftop Deck!
Dog Day happens the first Saturday of every month from 1-5pm. This Special Edition of Dog Day is for Memorial Day Weekend. No Cover. Humans must be 21+. Thank you to our friends at Tito's!... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: Nintendo Edition
Grab your joysticks and get Sidetrack'd for a Nintendo Universe Edition of Trivia Tuesday May 27, at 8pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room & SWAY Gift Cards. Sidetrack is open 3pm-2am weekdays, so come early and come thirsty!... 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
Let's Go! Latin
Don't miss another edition of our Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, May 29, from 9pm-2am in Main/Cherry/North Bars. Dance and sing-along to your favorite Latin Music Pop Stars and slay to Drag by Boy J, Serena Fiierce & Dahlia.
Come thirsty for $3 Frozen Cocktails every Thursday in May!
HORNITOS LIME MARGARITAS
EFFEN BLACK CHERRY BUZZ
ABSOLUT RASPBERRI FROZÉ
Doors open at 3pm Thursday. All Things Latin Music 5/29 in Main/Cherry/North Bars 9pm-2am. Let's Go! Thursday Pop Music in Glass/Side Bars till 2am. Frozen Cocktails Special available all day, in all bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Sapphic Saturday at Sidetrack
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is 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, May 31, from 5-9pm, for an evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances by Kari Bunne & Tenderoni, games, and more!!
Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling
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 on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack.
Doors to MainBar open at 6pm
Stories from 7-9pm
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, Sabrina & Kesha
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,June 5, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... 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. Bonus for the pups, weather permitting they love being outside on our multi-level Rooftop Deck!
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
All Things Britney & Rihanna
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, April 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