Start your weekend with Show Tunes! Doors open every Friday at 3pm. Sing along to Show Tunes from 3-7pm then stay for Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party from 7-9pm and our Friday Night Dance Party after Ru till 2am! 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 to WATCH Season 16 and WIN with 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 January 5, 2024, 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 for our annual Sidetrack "Build a Bonnet" Party Saturday, March 30 - Easter Weekend! Get Crafty with us from 2-5pm for an afternoon of fun with friends and cocktails. We'll provide the bonnets and decorating supplies, you provide the vision for Fashion. Category is "Spring Couture".
At 5pm wear your Bonnet Creation (or bring your own from home) for a Fabulous Fashion Contest hosted by Veronica Pop with fun prizes and giveaways. Your $25 (regular hat) or $35 (large hat) donation to create a Bonnet goes to the Windy City Cycling Club (WCCC) and a sponsored drink ticket is included with your donation.
Bring your friends to have some crafty fun and get more information on how to join this great organization. Make it work! Sponsored by our friends at Campari and Absolut.
Sidetrack is open 1pm-3am every Saturday. No Cover. 21+... See MoreSee Less
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is now the last Saturday of every month! Jay Kay and Kari BunnE bring you Sidetrack's 💕🏳️🌈 SAPPHIC SATURDAY 🏳️🌈💕👩🏼❤️💋👩🏼 a "No Cover" event in Main & Cherry Bar from 6-9pm celebrating girls’ love.
Don't miss this evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances, games, and more!!
It’s from 6-9pm in Main & Cherry Bar so early-birds have no excuses and y’all who party all night long can add it to your pregame plans! Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
Join us this Sunday, March 31, at Sidetrack to celebrate our Trans Community here in Chicago.
We'll be giving away some of our NEW Sidetrack Trans Equality t-shirts during Sunday Funday After Dark with performances by Sasha Love, Opal Cavalli & Keri Traid. The new Ts will also be available for purchase starting this weekend next door at Men's Room Chicago.
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.... 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.
Enjoy Party Music in Deck Bar this Summer on Monday night while we Show Tune in the Downstairs Front Bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
Hey Mixers! Little Mix Monday at Sidetrack is BACK as a once-a-month party! Join us in Back Bar the 1st Monday of each month for Little Mix Monday at 8pm. Get your Fix of All Things Little Mix, the first Monday night of each month, with Little Mix Super-Fan Adrian behind the bar.
Don't worry, Musical Monday Show Tunes aren't going anywhere. Sing-along to your favorite Show Tunes in all other downstairs bars from 8pm to 2am every Monday night.... See MoreSee Less
Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack.
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!
Embrace your Taylor Trivia Era at Sidetrack. Pre-party for our new ALL THINGS TAYLOR Party, the 1st Wednesday of the month, with a fun night of Taylor Trivia and Music Videos! Bring your besties to Sidetrack Tuesday, April 2, and win fun prizes by showing us your Taylor Trivia Skills and sing-along to your favorite Taylor Swift Music Videos and Live Performances. Taylor Videos start at 8pm, Trivia starts at 8pm. Grand prize is a Men's Room Chicago gift card. Are Your Ready For It?!... See MoreSee Less
Are YOU Ready For It?! Starting Wednesday, April 3, 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
Get Sidetrack'd every Thursday 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.
The last Thursday of the month is Throwback night at All Things K-Pop!
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.
Get Sidetrack'd for All Things Beyoncé the 2nd Wednesday of each 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 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 Ru 7-9pm and Show Tunes 3-7pm. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
The Chicago Dragons Rugby Team welcome our friends, both new and old, fans, and followers to the long-awaited return of the Chicago Dragons Bachelor Auction! Join us at Sidetrack to sip on delicious cocktails while perusing our fantastic selection of packages and pieces up for auction. Packages include tickets to shows and MLB games, trips, art, dining, retail, and more! Our hunky bachelors will take the stage for your enjoyment while bidding on our most exciting packages. It's an evening of fun with friends, tasty beverages, and beautiful men that you won't want to miss! Follow us on social media for more details on some of our most fantastic lots. Instagam & TikTok: @chidragonsrfc *Please note that players merely represent the packages being presented and are not, themselves, up for auction.... See MoreSee Less
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom to Sidetrack, Tuesday, April 16, to celebrate Selena's birthday at Trivia Tuesday. Bring your besties and win fun prizes by showing us your Selena Quintanilla Pérez Trivia Skills. Sing along to your favorite Selena music videos between Trivia Rounds and stay after Trivia for a Special Selena Inspired Dance Party with performance by Venus Carangi. Grand prize is a Men's Room Chicago gift card.... See MoreSee Less
Live for the Applause and Just Dance as if A Star Is Born when we spin all of your favorite Gaga Music Videos the third 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!
All Gaga music videos and concert performances from 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd for ALL THINGS DUA & MILEY Wednesday, January 24, from 9pm-2am. One of our favorite past parties returns for another night celebrating Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus! Dua & Miley Drag by Zamora Love, Sasha Love & Opal Cavalli. Get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes, and all Dua & Miley videos till 2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, March 27, to celebrate 2 of our favorite Pop Princesses - Britney & Rihanna. Dance to Brit & RiRi bops all night, get on stage with Sasha Love to win fun prizes and slay to Chicago Drag. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
TGIF: FRIDAY AFTERNOON SHOW TUNES
Start your weekend with Show Tunes! Doors open every Friday at 3pm. Sing along to Show Tunes from 3-7pm then stay for Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party from 7-9pm and our Friday Night Dance Party after Ru till 2am! No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 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 to WATCH Season 16 and WIN with 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 January 5, 2024, 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
Build A Bonnet Party
Join us for our annual Sidetrack "Build a Bonnet" Party Saturday, March 30 - Easter Weekend! Get Crafty with us from 2-5pm for an afternoon of fun with friends and cocktails. We'll provide the bonnets and decorating supplies, you provide the vision for Fashion. Category is "Spring Couture".
At 5pm wear your Bonnet Creation (or bring your own from home) for a Fabulous Fashion Contest hosted by Veronica Pop with fun prizes and giveaways. Your $25 (regular hat) or $35 (large hat) donation to create a Bonnet goes to the Windy City Cycling Club (WCCC) and a sponsored drink ticket is included with your donation.
Bring your friends to have some crafty fun and get more information on how to join this great organization. Make it work! Sponsored by our friends at Campari and Absolut.
Sidetrack is open 1pm-3am every Saturday. No Cover. 21+... See MoreSee Less
Sapphic Saturday at Sidetrack
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is now the last Saturday of every month! Jay Kay and Kari BunnE bring you Sidetrack's 💕🏳️🌈 SAPPHIC SATURDAY 🏳️🌈💕👩🏼❤️💋👩🏼 a "No Cover" event in Main & Cherry Bar from 6-9pm celebrating girls’ love.
Don't miss this evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances, games, and more!!
It’s from 6-9pm in Main & Cherry Bar so early-birds have no excuses and y’all who party all night long can add it to your pregame plans! Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
Trans Day of Visibility Celebration
Join us this Sunday, March 31, at Sidetrack to celebrate our Trans Community here in Chicago.
We'll be giving away some of our NEW Sidetrack Trans Equality t-shirts during Sunday Funday After Dark with performances by Sasha Love, Opal Cavalli & Keri Traid. The new Ts will also be available for purchase starting this weekend next door at Men's Room Chicago.
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.... 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.
Enjoy Party Music in Deck Bar this Summer on Monday night while we Show Tune in the Downstairs Front Bars. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
Little Mix Monday in Back Bar
Hey Mixers! Little Mix Monday at Sidetrack is BACK as a once-a-month party! Join us in Back Bar the 1st Monday of each month for Little Mix Monday at 8pm. Get your Fix of All Things Little Mix, the first Monday night of each month, with Little Mix Super-Fan Adrian behind the bar.
Don't worry, Musical Monday Show Tunes aren't going anywhere. Sing-along to your favorite Show Tunes in all other downstairs bars from 8pm to 2am every Monday night.... 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 LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack.
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
Trivia Tuesday: Taylor Edition
Embrace your Taylor Trivia Era at Sidetrack. Pre-party for our new ALL THINGS TAYLOR Party, the 1st Wednesday of the month, with a fun night of Taylor Trivia and Music Videos! Bring your besties to Sidetrack Tuesday, April 2, and win fun prizes by showing us your Taylor Trivia Skills and sing-along to your favorite Taylor Swift Music Videos and Live Performances. Taylor Videos start at 8pm, Trivia starts at 8pm. Grand prize is a Men's Room Chicago gift card. Are Your Ready For It?!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Taylor at Sidetrack
Are YOU Ready For It?! Starting Wednesday, April 3, 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
All Things K-Pop: Boy Groups/TXT Edition
Get Sidetrack'd every Thursday 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.
The last Thursday of the month is Throwback night at All Things K-Pop!
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
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
All Things Beyoncé
Get Sidetrack'd for All Things Beyoncé the 2nd Wednesday of each 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
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 Ru 7-9pm and Show Tunes 3-7pm. Doors open at 3pm Weekdays.... See MoreSee Less
Chicago Dragons Bachelor Auction 2024
The Chicago Dragons Rugby Team welcome our friends, both new and old, fans, and followers to the long-awaited return of the Chicago Dragons Bachelor Auction!
Join us at Sidetrack to sip on delicious cocktails while perusing our fantastic selection of packages and pieces up for auction. Packages include tickets to shows and MLB games, trips, art, dining, retail, and more! Our hunky bachelors will take the stage for your enjoyment while bidding on our most exciting packages. It's an evening of fun with friends, tasty beverages, and beautiful men that you won't want to miss!
Follow us on social media for more details on some of our most fantastic lots.
Instagam & TikTok: @chidragonsrfc
*Please note that players merely represent the packages being presented and are not, themselves, up for auction.... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: Selena Edition
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom to Sidetrack, Tuesday, April 16, to celebrate Selena's birthday at Trivia Tuesday. Bring your besties and win fun prizes by showing us your Selena Quintanilla Pérez Trivia Skills. Sing along to your favorite Selena music videos between Trivia Rounds and stay after Trivia for a Special Selena Inspired Dance Party with performance by Venus Carangi. Grand prize is a Men's Room Chicago gift card.... 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 the third 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!
All Gaga music videos and concert performances from 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Dua Lipa & Miley Cyrus
Get Sidetrack'd for ALL THINGS DUA & MILEY Wednesday, January 24, from 9pm-2am. One of our favorite past parties returns for another night celebrating Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus! Dua & Miley Drag by Zamora Love, Sasha Love & Opal Cavalli. Get on stage to show us your moves and win fun prizes, and all Dua & Miley videos till 2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Britney & Rihanna
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, March 27, to celebrate 2 of our favorite Pop Princesses - Britney & Rihanna. Dance to Brit & RiRi bops all night, get on stage with Sasha Love to win fun prizes and slay to Chicago Drag. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less