Join us Wednesday, November 12, from 9pm-2am to dance and sing 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
Don't miss another edition of our monthly Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, November 13, 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, Serena Fiierce & Venus Carangi.
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
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
We’re not going off the rails - but it is our Gravy Train show! This decadent cabaret will pay tribute to our favorite foods, family drama and sass that will have you wanting to come back for seconds. Our cast has curated a selection of songs that will bring back memories, incite laughs, or give you something new to play for your family during those tense moments at Thanksgiving dinner. We look forward to serving up the best show you’ll see since the last cabaret!
Set a reminder for Saturday, November 15, 2025, and join us at Sidetrack! Doors open at 1 pm, so grab some friends, buy them a round, and head into Main Bar for the show at 1:30 pm.
And don’t forget seconds or thirds as this is a monthly engagement! This December, we’re once again bringing Our Favorite Things but this time, it’s our greatest duets throughout the years. You won’t want to miss this magical start to the holiday season (though, no holiday songs are guaranteed).
🍂 Ruck & Maul 2025: Fall Ball 🍂 📅 Saturday, Nov 15 | 6–10PM 📍 Sidetrack, Chicago
The Dragons are back and ready to serve looks, laughs, and lashes! Join us for our annual drag fundraiser, Ruck & Maul.
This year’s theme: Fall Ball. Think pumpkin spice, pep rally, and gala night out. We’re inviting everyone, not just the queens, to dress the part. PSL influencer? Varsity jock? Ballroom diva? Show off your autumnal fantasy for a chance to win: Best Dressed
Hosted by the one and only Chastity Chaser, featuring past Ruck & Maul winners Lasagna Grande, Stevie Dicks, Cherry Wood, and Sheridan Rhodes, plus a special guest judge joining the panel. Expect pop hits, a lip-sync battle, and just the right amount of camp.
The bartenders of Sidetrack will keep the drinks flowing while you cheer on your favorite players. Every dollar raised supports the Chicago Dragons as we travel, compete, and keep rugby inclusive for all.
👠 Mark your calendars. Bring your flair. Get ready to fall for the Dragons all over again.... 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!
You've Gotta Catch 'em All when the Trivia Questions start flying Tuesday, November 18, 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
Come join a group of wrestlers and friends of wrestlers for a social get-together at Sidetrack from 6-9pm. We have a private space at the bar so feel free to wear your favorite wrestling gear such as singlets, squarecut shorts, speedos, etc. Sidetrack has a clothes check-in if you need it. Hope to see you there!... See MoreSee Less
IT'S GAGA WEEK IN CHICAGO--COME PARTY AT THE OG ALL THINGS GAGA NIGHT! THIS MONTHLY LITTLE MONSTERS PARTY HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 7 YEARS. 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. Get into the MAYHEM, cuz Sidetrack is the place for exclusive Gaga Merch and giveaways!
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
Get Sidetrack'd Thursday, November 20, in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. Come thirsty for our October Thursday 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 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
Don't miss a Wicked night of Musical Monday Show Tunes Monday, November 24, 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
Defy Gravity and be very Popular when you join us for Wicked Trivia on Tuesday, November 25, at Sidetrack. at 8pm. We'll also watch WICKED musical clips during the Trivia breaks.
Trivia Grand Prize: Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards.... See MoreSee Less
Join us Wednesday, November 26, for one of the biggest Wednesday night 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 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 29, from 5-9pm, for an evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances by Kari Bunne, 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 the 1st Thursday of every month to celebrate Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina & Kesha. This month we are adding Ariana Grande to the mix to celebrate the Wicked Concert Viewing Party earlier this night (7-9pm). 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, November 6, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
Join us Saturday, December 6th, for the 14th 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 6, 2025 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/SantaSpeedoRun2025
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, CMSA, Vivent Health + TPAN, Alderman Bennett Lawson 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 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 the last Wednesday of every month from 9pm-2am to celebrate the music of Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande. Due to holidays (Thanksgiving and NYE) the next All Things Dua & Ari will be Wednesday, January 28.
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
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, April 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 Beyoncé
Join us Wednesday, November 12, from 9pm-2am to dance and sing 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
Let's Go! Latin
Don't miss another edition of our monthly Let's Go! Latin Music Party Thursday, November 13, 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, Serena Fiierce & Venus Carangi.
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
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
Wilde Cabaret Sings "Gravy Train"
We’re not going off the rails - but it is our Gravy Train show! This decadent cabaret will pay tribute to our favorite foods, family drama and sass that will have you wanting to come back for seconds. Our cast has curated a selection of songs that will bring back memories, incite laughs, or give you something new to play for your family during those tense moments at Thanksgiving dinner. We look forward to serving up the best show you’ll see since the last cabaret!
Set a reminder for Saturday, November 15, 2025, and join us at Sidetrack! Doors open at 1 pm, so grab some friends, buy them a round, and head into Main Bar for the show at 1:30 pm.
And don’t forget seconds or thirds as this is a monthly engagement! This December, we’re once again bringing Our Favorite Things but this time, it’s our greatest duets throughout the years. You won’t want to miss this magical start to the holiday season (though, no holiday songs are guaranteed).
Free, +21 Age... See MoreSee Less
Ruck & Maul 2025: Fall Ball
🍂 Ruck & Maul 2025: Fall Ball 🍂
📅 Saturday, Nov 15 | 6–10PM
📍 Sidetrack, Chicago
The Dragons are back and ready to serve looks, laughs, and lashes! Join us for our annual drag fundraiser, Ruck & Maul.
This year’s theme: Fall Ball. Think pumpkin spice, pep rally, and gala night out. We’re inviting everyone, not just the queens, to dress the part. PSL influencer? Varsity jock? Ballroom diva? Show off your autumnal fantasy for a chance to win: Best Dressed
Hosted by the one and only Chastity Chaser, featuring past Ruck & Maul winners Lasagna Grande, Stevie Dicks, Cherry Wood, and Sheridan Rhodes, plus a special guest judge joining the panel. Expect pop hits, a lip-sync battle, and just the right amount of camp.
The bartenders of Sidetrack will keep the drinks flowing while you cheer on your favorite players. Every dollar raised supports the Chicago Dragons as we travel, compete, and keep rugby inclusive for all.
👠 Mark your calendars. Bring your flair. Get ready to fall for the Dragons all over again.... See MoreSee Less
Musical Mondays: 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
Chicago's Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Viewing Party
Watch The Real Housewives of SLC every Tuesday at 7pm on the Sidetrack Big Screens!
Trivia Tuesday: Pokémon Edition
You've Gotta Catch 'em All when the Trivia Questions start flying Tuesday, November 18, 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
Wrestlefest Chicago - November Social Happy Hour
Come join a group of wrestlers and friends of wrestlers for a social get-together at Sidetrack from 6-9pm. We have a private space at the bar so feel free to wear your favorite wrestling gear such as singlets, squarecut shorts, speedos, etc. Sidetrack has a clothes check-in if you need it. Hope to see you there!... See MoreSee Less
All Things Gaga
IT'S GAGA WEEK IN CHICAGO--COME PARTY AT THE OG ALL THINGS GAGA NIGHT! THIS MONTHLY LITTLE MONSTERS PARTY HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 7 YEARS. 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. Get into the MAYHEM, cuz Sidetrack is the place for exclusive Gaga Merch and giveaways!
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 K-Pop
Get Sidetrack'd Thursday, November 20, in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. Come thirsty for our October Thursday 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 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
Wicked Musical Monday
Don't miss a Wicked night of Musical Monday Show Tunes Monday, November 24, 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: Wicked Edition
Defy Gravity and be very Popular when you join us for Wicked Trivia on Tuesday, November 25, at Sidetrack. at 8pm. We'll also watch WICKED musical clips during the Trivia breaks.
Trivia Grand Prize: Men's Room & Sway Gift Cards.... See MoreSee Less
ThanksGayving Eve Party
Join us Wednesday, November 26, for one of the biggest Wednesday night 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 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 29, from 5-9pm, for an evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances by Kari Bunne, games, and more!
Come out to Sidetrack! Tell your friends to come out! Support your local lesbians!... See MoreSee Less
Wilde Cabaret Presents A "World AIDS Day" Performance
Celebrate World AIDS Day, Monday, December 1st, at Sidetrack with Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret!
100% of the proceeds go to Season of Concern Chicago.... 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 & Ariana
Join the fun at the Sidetrack Pink Pony Club the 1st Thursday of every month to celebrate Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina & Kesha. This month we are adding Ariana Grande to the mix to celebrate the Wicked Concert Viewing Party earlier this night (7-9pm). 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, November 6, 9pm-2am. No Cover...it's Sidetrack.... See MoreSee Less
Santa Speed Run Northalsted 2025
Join us Saturday, December 6th, for the 14th 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 6, 2025
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/SantaSpeedoRun2025
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, CMSA, Vivent Health + TPAN, Alderman Bennett Lawson 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/2025-SSR-FAQ.pdf... 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 Dua & Ariana
Get Sidetrack'd the last Wednesday of every month from 9pm-2am to celebrate the music of Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande. Due to holidays (Thanksgiving and NYE) the next All Things Dua & Ari will be Wednesday, January 28.
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
All Things Britney & Rihanna
Get Sidetrack'd Wednesday, April 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