This Pride Fest Sunday enjoy Supersized Show Tunes from 3-10pm!
Sunday Funday Show Tunes are a Sidetrack Tradition. Grab some napkins and sing along to your favorite Broadway and Movie Musical Show Tunes are normally every Sunday 3-9pm in Main/Cherry/North Bars.
Show Tunes not your thing? Enjoy Party Music in Glass/Side/Back/Deck Bars all day.
After Show Tunes, stay for our Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Party till 2am.
Doors open early at Noon every Sunday for post-brunch cocktailing.... 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!
Celebrate Ariana week in Chicago with Sidetrack After Parties following every night of her United Center Residency! Sing and dance to your favorite Ariana Grande songs Monday, August 3, after the concert in Glass/Side Bars (Musical Monday will continue in Main/Cherry/North Bars).
The fun continues Tuesday, August 4, with Ariana Trivia Tuesday and then Wednesday & Thursday we celebrate Ari again after her United Center concerts each night. No Cover!... 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!
Test your Ari smarts Tuesday, August 4, at Ariana Trivia Tuesday! Ari videos start at 8pm and then Trivia starts at 9pm after OUTspoken is finished. Grand prize: Men's Room & SWAY gift cards.
Celebrate Ari at Sidetrack after her United Center concerts. Night 1 After Party Monday 8/3, Night 2 After Party Wednesday 8/5 & Night 3 After Party Thursday 8/6. No Cover!... See MoreSee Less
Are YOU Ready For It?! The first Wednesday of every month is normally All Things Taylor at Sidetrack. But this August we are going to revisit our original Taylor & Ariana Party since Ari will be in Chicago at the United Center Wednesday August 5!
Watch Taylor & Ari videos and concert performances on the Sidetrack Big Screen, dance and singalong to Taylor & Ari all night, slay to Taylor & Ari Drag, and get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes with your host Amber Valentine! 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd for another Edition of our monthly Men's Room Glow Party! Join us for a night of Dancers heating up the Sidetrack dancefloor with our neighbors - Men's Room Chicago. Glow sticks at Midnight, dancefloor open 9pm-2am. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
Celebrate Ariana week in Chicago with Sidetrack After Parties following every night of her United Center Residency! Sing and dance to your favorite Ariana Grande songs Thursday, August 6, after the concert.
Don't miss our Night 1 After Party Monday, August 3, test your Ari smarts Tuesday, August 4, at Ariana Trivia Tuesday and then Wednesday 8/5 & Thursday 8/6 we celebrate Ari after her United Center concerts each night. No Cover!... See MoreSee Less
Start your weekend with Show Tunes! Doors open at 3pm every Friday. Sing along to Sidetrack's Famous Show Tunes from 4-9pm, and 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
Celebrate Market Days Saturday at Sidetrack! Don't miss your chance to Dorinda Medley (Real Housewives of New York, The Traitors) from 2-4pm in Side Bar at Sidetrack Chicago, courtesy of Q Cares +. Sidetrack Fast Pass holders will get priority in line, so get your Fast Pass today before they sell out at sidetrackchicago.com. Based on the potential length of the Meet & Greet line we suggest you arrive early.
After the Meet & Greet Dorinda will get on stage with Boy J & Veronica Pop, so even if you don't make the M&G you can still "make it nice" by seeing Dorinda with us!
Doors open 11am-3am Market Days Saturday. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Celebrate Market Days Saturday at Sidetrack! Don't miss your chance to meet Plane Jane (RuPaul's Drag Race, House of Villains, Project Runway) from 2-4pm in Side Bar at Sidetrack Chicago, courtesy of Q Cares +.
Sidetrack Fast Pass holders will get priority in line, so get your Fast Pass today before they sell out at sidetrackchicago.com. Based on the potential length of the Meet & Greet line we suggest you arrive early.
After the Meet & Greet Plane Jane will get on stage with Sasha Love & Amber Valentine Marks so even if you don't make the M&G you can still get your dose of Plane Jane with us!
Doors open 11am-2am Market Days Sunday. Enjoy Sunday Funday Show Tunes from 1-6pm in Main/Cherry/North Bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Spend the Ultimate Night at Sidetrack watching the NEW The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Season Premiere at 7pm then stay for an evening of Ultimate Real Housewives Trivia with Stew starting at 8pm. Grand prizes are Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards. Bring your Besties for an Ultimate Celebration of Bravo!... See MoreSee Less
Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9pm-2am to dance and sing to All Things Beyoncé.
All Things Beyoncé is 5 hours of Bey videos and concert footage with awesome Bey Drag performances during the night. 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
Don't miss a special Karol G Edition of our monthly Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, July, 23, from 9pm-2am in Main/Cherry/North Bars. We'll be playing lots of Karol G during the night to pre-party for her Soldier Field concerts the next 2 days in Chicago. Dance and sing-along to your favorite Latin Music Pop Stars and slay to Drag by Veronica Pop & Friends.
Come thirsty for $3 Frozen Cocktails every Thursday this Summer! HORNITOS LIME MARGARITAS EFFEN BLACK CHERRY BUZZ ABSOLUT RASPBERRI FROZÉ
Doors open at 3pm Thursday. Enjoy All Things Latin Music in Main/Cherry/North Bars 9pm-2am. Let's Go! Thursday Pop Music Videos in Glass/Side Bars till 2am. Frozen Cocktails Special available all day, in all bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Live for the Applause and Just Dance to all of your favorite Gaga Music Videos the 3rd Wednesday of 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 at Chicago's monthly celebration of All Things Gaga.
All Gaga music videos and concert performances from 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... 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, slay to Dua & Ariana Drag and dance to all Dua & Ariana videos till 2am. 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, August 29. from 5-9pm, for an evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances by Kari Bunne & guest, games, and more!
Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
Join us Tuesday, September 1, for our weekly Trivia Tuesday with Stew! Trivia will start at 9pm after OUTspoken this week and we'll challenge your Pop Culture smarts! Grand Prizes: Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards.... See MoreSee Less
Join the fun at the Sidetrack Pink Pony Club the 1st Thursday of every month to celebrate Chappell, Charli XCX, Sabrina & Kesha. Please note - there is no Pink Pony Club in August due to Market Days.
Dance and sing-along to your fave Pop Brats slay to drag by Boy J & Kari Bunne and get on stage to show us your moves and WIN fun prizes.
Thursday, September 3, 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.
Super Dog-Friendly Tito's Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers. Bonus for the pups, weather permitting they love being outside on our multi-level Rooftop Deck!
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, July 22, 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
Sunday Funday Show Tunes
This Pride Fest Sunday enjoy Supersized Show Tunes from 3-10pm!
Sunday Funday Show Tunes are a Sidetrack Tradition. Grab some napkins and sing along to your favorite Broadway and Movie Musical Show Tunes are normally every Sunday 3-9pm in Main/Cherry/North Bars.
Show Tunes not your thing? Enjoy Party Music in Glass/Side/Back/Deck Bars all day.
After Show Tunes, stay for our Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Party till 2am.
Doors open early at Noon every Sunday for post-brunch cocktailing.... 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
Ariana Grande Chicago Night 1 After Party
Celebrate Ariana week in Chicago with Sidetrack After Parties following every night of her United Center Residency! Sing and dance to your favorite Ariana Grande songs Monday, August 3, after the concert in Glass/Side Bars (Musical Monday will continue in Main/Cherry/North Bars).
The fun continues Tuesday, August 4, with Ariana Trivia Tuesday and then Wednesday & Thursday we celebrate Ari again after her United Center concerts each night. No Cover!... 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
Trivia Tuesday: Ariana Grande Edition
Test your Ari smarts Tuesday, August 4, at Ariana Trivia Tuesday! Ari videos start at 8pm and then Trivia starts at 9pm after OUTspoken is finished. Grand prize: Men's Room & SWAY gift cards.
Celebrate Ari at Sidetrack after her United Center concerts. Night 1 After Party Monday 8/3, Night 2 After Party Wednesday 8/5 & Night 3 After Party Thursday 8/6. No Cover!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Taylor & Ariana
Are YOU Ready For It?! The first Wednesday of every month is normally All Things Taylor at Sidetrack. But this August we are going to revisit our original Taylor & Ariana Party since Ari will be in Chicago at the United Center Wednesday August 5!
Watch Taylor & Ari videos and concert performances on the Sidetrack Big Screen, dance and singalong to Taylor & Ari all night, slay to Taylor & Ari Drag, and get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes with your host Amber Valentine! 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Men's Room Glow Party
Get Sidetrack'd for another Edition of our monthly Men's Room Glow Party! Join us for a night of Dancers heating up the Sidetrack dancefloor with our neighbors - Men's Room Chicago. Glow sticks at Midnight, dancefloor open 9pm-2am. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
Ariana Grande Chicago Night 3 After Party
Celebrate Ariana week in Chicago with Sidetrack After Parties following every night of her United Center Residency! Sing and dance to your favorite Ariana Grande songs Thursday, August 6, after the concert.
Don't miss our Night 1 After Party Monday, August 3, test your Ari smarts Tuesday, August 4, at Ariana Trivia Tuesday and then Wednesday 8/5 & Thursday 8/6 we celebrate Ari after her United Center concerts each night. No Cover!... 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, and 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
Market Days Saturday
Celebrate Market Days Saturday at Sidetrack! Don't miss your chance to Dorinda Medley (Real Housewives of New York, The Traitors) from 2-4pm in Side Bar at Sidetrack Chicago, courtesy of Q Cares +. Sidetrack Fast Pass holders will get priority in line, so get your Fast Pass today before they sell out at sidetrackchicago.com. Based on the potential length of the Meet & Greet line we suggest you arrive early.
After the Meet & Greet Dorinda will get on stage with Boy J & Veronica Pop, so even if you don't make the M&G you can still "make it nice" by seeing Dorinda with us!
Doors open 11am-3am Market Days Saturday. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Market Days Sunday
Celebrate Market Days Saturday at Sidetrack! Don't miss your chance to meet Plane Jane (RuPaul's Drag Race, House of Villains, Project Runway) from 2-4pm in Side Bar at Sidetrack Chicago, courtesy of Q Cares +.
Sidetrack Fast Pass holders will get priority in line, so get your Fast Pass today before they sell out at sidetrackchicago.com. Based on the potential length of the Meet & Greet line we suggest you arrive early.
After the Meet & Greet Plane Jane will get on stage with Sasha Love & Amber Valentine Marks so even if you don't make the M&G you can still get your dose of Plane Jane with us!
Doors open 11am-2am Market Days Sunday. Enjoy Sunday Funday Show Tunes from 1-6pm in Main/Cherry/North Bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: The Ultimate Real Housewives Edition
Spend the Ultimate Night at Sidetrack watching the NEW The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Season Premiere at 7pm then stay for an evening of Ultimate Real Housewives Trivia with Stew starting at 8pm. Grand prizes are Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards. Bring your Besties for an Ultimate Celebration of Bravo!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Beyoncé
Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9pm-2am to dance and sing to All Things Beyoncé.
All Things Beyoncé is 5 hours of Bey videos and concert footage with awesome Bey Drag performances during the night. 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
Let's Go! Latin: Karol G Edition
Don't miss a special Karol G Edition of our monthly Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, July, 23, from 9pm-2am in Main/Cherry/North Bars. We'll be playing lots of Karol G during the night to pre-party for her Soldier Field concerts the next 2 days in Chicago. Dance and sing-along to your favorite Latin Music Pop Stars and slay to Drag by Veronica Pop & Friends.
Come thirsty for $3 Frozen Cocktails every Thursday this Summer!
HORNITOS LIME MARGARITAS
EFFEN BLACK CHERRY BUZZ
ABSOLUT RASPBERRI FROZÉ
Doors open at 3pm Thursday. Enjoy All Things Latin Music in Main/Cherry/North Bars 9pm-2am. Let's Go! Thursday Pop Music Videos in Glass/Side Bars till 2am. Frozen Cocktails Special available all day, in all bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Gaga
Live for the Applause and Just Dance to all of your favorite Gaga Music Videos the 3rd Wednesday of 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 at Chicago's monthly celebration of All Things Gaga.
All Gaga music videos and concert performances from 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... 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, slay to Dua & Ariana Drag and dance to all Dua & Ariana videos till 2am. 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, August 29. from 5-9pm, for an evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances by Kari Bunne & guest, games, and more!
Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday at Sidetrack
Join us Tuesday, September 1, for our weekly Trivia Tuesday with Stew! Trivia will start at 9pm after OUTspoken this week and we'll challenge your Pop Culture smarts! Grand Prizes: Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards.... See MoreSee Less
Pink Pony Club - Chappell, Charli, Sabrina & Kesha
Join the fun at the Sidetrack Pink Pony Club the 1st Thursday of every month to celebrate Chappell, Charli XCX, Sabrina & Kesha. Please note - there is no Pink Pony Club in August due to Market Days.
Dance and sing-along to your fave Pop Brats slay to drag by Boy J & Kari Bunne and get on stage to show us your moves and WIN fun prizes.
Thursday, September 3, 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.
Super Dog-Friendly Tito's Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers. Bonus for the pups, weather permitting they love being outside on our multi-level Rooftop Deck!
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, July 22, 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