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.
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
The Chicago Dragons Rugby Team welcome our friends, both new and old, fans, and followers as we present Ruck & Maul ’24 – Sweet Tooth. Come watch Chicago's LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby team once again bring you an event like none other, where your favorite players shed their cleats and mouth guards in exchange for heels and lipstick. Hosted by our very own Chastity Chaser, and featuring an encore victory performance by Sarah Problem, our event will present some of pop culture's favorite songs showcased in one-of-a-kind performances by the players of the Chicago Dragons Rugby Team. Of course, as always, the trusty bartenders of Sidetrack will be slinging drinks to help quench the thirst you'll undoubtedly develop during the show. Follow us on social media for more details. Instagam: @ChiDragonsRFC TikTok: @ChiDragonsRFC... 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 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.
Don't miss a Wicked night of Musical Monday Show Tunes Monday, November 25, from 8pm-2am. Singalong to Wicked hits mixed in with our Monday night Show Tunes faves and enjoy pop-up performances from our very own Elphaba and Galinda, Boy J & Veronica Pop. We'll have exclusive Wicked giveaways, Wicked cocktails and Wicked photo ops. Defy Gravity with us and see why Musical Monday is so Popular! No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
Be Our Guest for a night to see How Far You'll Go when you play Disney Princesses Trivia with us, to celebrate the release of Moana 2! Bring your squad, Princes welcome, and show us your smarts Tuesday, November 26, at 8pm with our Trivia Master Stew. Grand Prize is a Men's Room Gift Card.... See MoreSee Less
Join us Wednesday, November 28, for one of the biggest parties of the year - the night before Thanksgiving at Sidetrack. Bring your friends and dance the night away.
Doors open at 3pm, and the party gets going at 9pm with your hosts Sasha Love & Veronica Pop.
Join us for a night of dancing, giveaways and games. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... 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, November 30, from 6-9pm!
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
Get Sidetrack'd Sunday, December 1, to ring in Britney's Birthday with a night of Britney Drag by Veronica Pop & Amber Valentine and tons of your favorite Britney Spears Music Videos & Concert Performances in our Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Mix. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... 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, December 5, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack. All Things K-Pop coming up in 2024 include 11/21, 12/12 and 12/26.... 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
Join us Saturday, December 7th, for the 13th Annual Santa Speedo Run at Sidetrack! Don't miss the Party of the Season, benefiting Center on Halsted, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community center. Join the more than 1,000 people that take part in this annual celebration of Chicago's LGBTQ+ Community.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, December 7, 2024 Sidetrack opens early at 12pm: for Sign-in and Registration 1:50pm: We sing our Customized Carol, “Jingle Balls!” 2pm: 1-mile run through East Lakeview 2:30pm: Awards, Entertainment and Door Prizes with Debbie Fox 3-8pm: After-Party! Fun and Games with Boy J & Sasha Love. To start your fundraising, register online as an individual or as a team.
Proceeds benefit Center on Halsted, Chicago’s LGBTQ community center.
If you can't run, we ask that you participate by SPONSORING one of our Santas online, or join us before and after the race at Sidetrack to make a donation and cheer, celebrate and help raise funds for Center on Halsted.
Our sponsors this year are Tito’s, Miller Lite, Perrier, Men’s Room Chicago, and American Airlines.
Sidetrack is open until 3am Saturdays, so the party continues into the night! Must be 21+ with a valid ID.
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
We usually ask that you get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with your pup from 1-5pm. But in December, Dog Day is the 2nd Saturday of the month (12/14) due to Santa Speedo Run on 12/7.
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, January 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
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
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
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.
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
Ruck & Maul '24 - Sweet Tooth
The Chicago Dragons Rugby Team welcome our friends, both new and old, fans, and followers as we present Ruck & Maul ’24 – Sweet Tooth.
Come watch Chicago's LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby team once again bring you an event like none other, where your favorite players shed their cleats and mouth guards in exchange for heels and lipstick. Hosted by our very own Chastity Chaser, and featuring an encore victory performance by Sarah Problem, our event will present some of pop culture's favorite songs showcased in one-of-a-kind performances by the players of the Chicago Dragons Rugby Team. Of course, as always, the trusty bartenders of Sidetrack will be slinging drinks to help quench the thirst you'll undoubtedly develop during the show.
Follow us on social media for more details.
Instagam: @ChiDragonsRFC
TikTok: @ChiDragonsRFC... 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 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
Wicked Musical Monday
Don't miss a Wicked night of Musical Monday Show Tunes Monday, November 25, from 8pm-2am. Singalong to Wicked hits mixed in with our Monday night Show Tunes faves and enjoy pop-up performances from our very own Elphaba and Galinda, Boy J & Veronica Pop. We'll have exclusive Wicked giveaways, Wicked cocktails and Wicked photo ops. Defy Gravity with us and see why Musical Monday is so Popular! No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: Disney Princesses Edition
Be Our Guest for a night to see How Far You'll Go when you play Disney Princesses Trivia with us, to celebrate the release of Moana 2! Bring your squad, Princes welcome, and show us your smarts Tuesday, November 26, at 8pm with our Trivia Master Stew. Grand Prize is a Men's Room Gift Card.... See MoreSee Less
ThanksGayving Eve Party
Join us Wednesday, November 28, for one of the biggest parties of the year - the night before Thanksgiving at Sidetrack. Bring your friends and dance the night away.
Doors open at 3pm, and the party gets going at 9pm with your hosts Sasha Love & Veronica Pop.
Join us for a night of dancing, giveaways and games. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... 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, November 30, from 6-9pm!
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
Sunday Funday After Dark: Britney Birthday Edition
Get Sidetrack'd Sunday, December 1, to ring in Britney's Birthday with a night of Britney Drag by Veronica Pop & Amber Valentine and tons of your favorite Britney Spears Music Videos & Concert Performances in our Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Mix. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... 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 & 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, December 5, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack. All Things K-Pop coming up in 2024 include 11/21, 12/12 and 12/26.... 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
Santa Speedo Run Northalsted 2024
Join us Saturday, December 7th, for the 13th Annual Santa Speedo Run at Sidetrack! Don't miss the Party of the Season, benefiting Center on Halsted, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community center. Join the more than 1,000 people that take part in this annual celebration of Chicago's LGBTQ+ Community.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Sidetrack opens early at
12pm: for Sign-in and Registration
1:50pm: We sing our Customized Carol, “Jingle Balls!”
2pm: 1-mile run through East Lakeview
2:30pm: Awards, Entertainment and Door Prizes with Debbie Fox
3-8pm: After-Party! Fun and Games with Boy J & Sasha Love.
To start your fundraising, register online as an individual or as a team.
Proceeds benefit Center on Halsted, Chicago’s LGBTQ community center.
Click the link for more information and to Register for the Run here: santaspeedorun.centeronhalsted.org/
If you can't run, we ask that you participate by SPONSORING one of our Santas online, or join us before and after the race at Sidetrack to make a donation and cheer, celebrate and help raise funds for Center on Halsted.
Our sponsors this year are Tito’s, Miller Lite, Perrier, Men’s Room Chicago, and American Airlines.
Sidetrack is open until 3am Saturdays, so the party continues into the night! Must be 21+ with a valid ID.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ page for answers! santaspeedorun.centeronhalsted.org/faq... 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
Dog Day Saturday Afternoon
We usually ask that you get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with your pup from 1-5pm. But in December, Dog Day is the 2nd Saturday of the month (12/14) due to Santa Speedo Run on 12/7.
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 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
All Things Britney & Rihanna
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, January 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
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