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!
Watch the Election Day returns at Sidetrack Chicago. We will have screens showing election coverage and results during the day and early evening. After 9 we will have have a dedicated area showing results with sound.... See MoreSee Less
Join us Tuesday, November 3, 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
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 with your host Amber Valentine! 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
Get Sidetrack'd to watch a brand new season of The Traitors on the Sidetrack Big Screens. Join us for The Traitors: New Blood every Thursday at 7pm (note there is no episode on October 1.)... 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 every Friday, 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
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
Sunday Funday Show Tunes are a Sidetrack Tradition. Grab some napkins and sing along to your favorite Broadway and Movie Musical Show Tunes 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!
Tell us what you "Missed on Glee" when we play Team Trivia GLEE Tuesday, November 10. 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 anyone's face!) and arrive early, Trivia starts at 8pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room and SWAY Gift Cards!... 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 our bi-monthly Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, October 8, and Thursday, November 12, from 9pm-2am in Main/Cherry/North Bars. 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 Fall! 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
Ruck & Maul 2026 Drag Fundraiser Saturday, November 14, 2026
6pm–10pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60657
Ruck & Maul is back for 2026, hosted by the fabulous Chastity Chaser!
Come see the Chicago Dragons rugby team trade our cleats for heels, get glammed up, and take the stage for one unforgettable night of drag, rugby, and community.
This year, we will be getting a little extra help from some fabulous Big Sisters from the Chicago drag scene, who will help our girls get performance-ready and maybe even some surprise performances…
Whether they are seasoned performers or stepping into heels for the very first time, this revamped Ruck & Maul is all about putting on a show, raising money for our inclusive rugby club, and having an absolute blast doing it.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Save the date, grab your friends, and get ready for one of the Chicago Dragons RFC’s biggest fundraisers of the year.
More performers, event details, and ticket information coming soon.
Special thanks to our event sponsors: @sidetrackbar and @mensroomchicago... See MoreSee Less
You've Gotta Catch 'em All when the Trivia Questions start flying Tuesday, November 17, at our Pokémon Edition of Trivia Tuesday! Put together your Team, or come play solo, and be ready for Stew to test your Pokémon smarts to win fun prizes. Trivia starts at 8pm, doors open at 3pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards... 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 Thursday, October 29, in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. Come thirsty for our Thursday Drink Special: $3 Frozen Cocktails!
Dance and Sing 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 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
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is usually the last Saturday of every month but because of Halloween will be Saturday, October 24, this year! Sidetrack's 💕🏳️🌈 SAPPHIC SATURDAY 🏳️🌈💕👩🏼❤️💋👩🏼 is a "No Cover" event in Main & Cherry Bar celebrating sapphic love.
Join us for Sapphic Saturday, October 24. 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 Saturday, December 5th, for the 15th 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 5, 2026 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 & Boy J 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: bit.ly/SANTASPEEDORUN2026
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 Men’s Room Chicago, Avita Health, Alderman Bennett Lawson, uberlube, Makers' Mark and American Airlines
Sidetrack is open until 3am Saturdays, so the party continues into the night! Must be 21+ with a valid ID.
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, December 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
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
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
Election Day at Sidetrack
Watch the Election Day returns at Sidetrack Chicago. We will have screens showing election coverage and results during the day and early evening. After 9 we will have have a dedicated area showing results with sound.... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday at Sidetrack
Join us Tuesday, November 3, 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
Chicago's Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Viewing Party
Watch The Real Housewives of SLC every Wednesday at 7pm on the Sidetrack Big Screens! No Cover, No Reservations needed.... See MoreSee Less
All Things Taylor
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 with your host Amber Valentine! 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack!... See MoreSee Less
The Traitors: New Blood Viewing Party
Get Sidetrack'd to watch a brand new season of The Traitors on the Sidetrack Big Screens. Join us for The Traitors: New Blood every Thursday at 7pm (note there is no episode on October 1.)... See MoreSee Less
Pink Pony Club - Chappell, Charli, Sabrina, Kesha + Katseye
Join the fun at the Sidetrack Pink Pony Club the 1st Thursday of every month to celebrate Chappell, Charli XCX, Sabrina & Kesha.
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, November 5, 9pm-2am we've added Katseye to celebrate their Chicago Concert tonight. 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 every Friday, 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
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
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 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
Trivia Tuesday: Glee Edition
Tell us what you "Missed on Glee" when we play Team Trivia GLEE Tuesday, November 10. 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 anyone's face!) and arrive early, Trivia starts at 8pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room and SWAY Gift Cards!... 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
Don't miss our bi-monthly Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, October 8, and Thursday, November 12, from 9pm-2am in Main/Cherry/North Bars. 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 Fall!
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
Ruck & Maul 2026
Ruck & Maul 2026 Drag Fundraiser
Saturday, November 14, 2026
6pm–10pm
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
Ruck & Maul is back for 2026, hosted by the fabulous Chastity Chaser!
Come see the Chicago Dragons rugby team trade our cleats for heels, get glammed up, and take the stage for one unforgettable night of drag, rugby, and community.
This year, we will be getting a little extra help from some fabulous Big Sisters from the Chicago drag scene, who will help our girls get performance-ready and maybe even some surprise performances…
Whether they are seasoned performers or stepping into heels for the very first time, this revamped Ruck & Maul is all about putting on a show, raising money for our inclusive rugby club, and having an absolute blast doing it.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Save the date, grab your friends, and get ready for one of the Chicago Dragons RFC’s biggest fundraisers of the year.
More performers, event details, and ticket information coming soon.
Special thanks to our event sponsors: @sidetrackbar and @mensroomchicago... See MoreSee Less
Trivia Tuesday: Pokémon Edition
You've Gotta Catch 'em All when the Trivia Questions start flying Tuesday, November 17, at our Pokémon Edition of Trivia Tuesday! Put together your Team, or come play solo, and be ready for Stew to test your Pokémon smarts to win fun prizes. Trivia starts at 8pm, doors open at 3pm. Grand Prize: Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards... 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 K-POP
Get Sidetrack'd Thursday, October 29, in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. Come thirsty for our Thursday Drink Special: $3 Frozen Cocktails!
Dance and Sing 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
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
Sapphic Saturday at Sidetrack
Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is usually the last Saturday of every month but because of Halloween will be Saturday, October 24, this year! Sidetrack's 💕🏳️🌈 SAPPHIC SATURDAY 🏳️🌈💕👩🏼❤️💋👩🏼 is a "No Cover" event in Main & Cherry Bar celebrating sapphic love.
Join us for Sapphic Saturday, October 24. 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
Santa Speedo Run Northalsted 2026
Join us Saturday, December 5th, for the 15th 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 5, 2026
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 & Boy J
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: bit.ly/SANTASPEEDORUN2026
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 Men’s Room Chicago, Avita Health, Alderman Bennett Lawson, uberlube, Makers' Mark 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! www.centeronhalsted.org/uploads/2026-SSR-FAQ.pdf... See MoreSee Less
All Things Britney & Rihanna
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, December 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 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