About
Behomoth gay club drawing a diverse crowd, serving up slushy drinks & known for showtune nights.
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What People Say
“Sidetrack is highly praised for its vibrant atmosphere, exceptional customer service, and diverse crowd, particularly on weekends. Many reviews highlight the beautiful decor, great music, and the welcoming staff, making it a favorite spot for both locals and tourists. The bar is noted for being a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, with patrons expressing their intention to return due to the positive experiences they've had.”
Location
Hours
Monday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AMToday
Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Events at Sidetrack
5 upcoming · 101 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
June 2026
Past events (last 90 days)
March 2026
Mar
17
The Blue Room - Only Fans Meat + Greet
09:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Party
Mar
18
Wrestlers Meet-up
06:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Community
Mar
18
AL
All Things Gaga Dance Party
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
19
St. Patrick's Day Party
03:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
21
Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret’s “March Madness”
01:30 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
22
Sunday Funday - Doors Open
03:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
24
Tuesday Trivia & Viewing Party
10:00 AM
Community
Mar
25
All Things Dua & Ariana
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
26
Latin Night
09:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Party
Mar
26
Robyn Sexistential Album Release Party
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
27
RO
Roscoe's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party
07:00 PMLA&M Etienne Auditorium
Party
Mar
27
TGIF: Friday Show Tunes
07:00 PMSidetrack
Event
Mar
28
Sapphic Saturday
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
29
Sunday Afternoon Show Tunes
12:00 PMSidetrack
Event
Mar
29
For The Community: A Drag Fundraiser for OCAD
09:00 PMSidetrack
Community
Mar
30
SH
Show Tunes
03:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Party
Mar
30
Sapphic Saturday
05:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Mar
30
Monday MiXXXer March 30!
08:00 PMSidetrack
Event
Mar
30
Trans Day of Visibility Eve Celebration at Musical Monday
08:00 PMSidetrack
Community
Mar
30
Ring in Trans Day of Visibility
08:00 PMSidetrack
Community
Mar
31
HE
Heated Rivalry Trivia & Viewing Party
07:30 PMMeeting House Tavern
Party
April 2026
Apr
1
All Things Taylor
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
Apr
2
Frozen Cocktails Thursdays
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
Apr
2
Let's Go! Thursday
07:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
2
Heated Rivalry Trivia Tuesday
07:00 PMSidetrack
Event
Apr
2
Pink Pony Club Party
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
3
Show Tunes
01:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
3
Get Sidetrack'd Fridays
07:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
4
Dog Day Afternoon
01:00 PMSidetrack
Community
Apr
4
Chicago is Burning
06:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
5
Dog Day
12:00 AMSidetrack
Community
Apr
5
Rooftop Party
12:00 PMHarris Theater Rooftop
Party
Apr
5
Dog Day
01:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Community
Apr
5
Show Tunes
07:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
6
TWICE Night 1 Chicago After-Party
08:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
7
All Things Pop Culture Trivia
09:00 PMSidetrack
Community
Apr
14
Glee Trivia
08:00 PMSidetrack
Community
Apr
15
AL
All Things Gaga
09:00 PM
Party
Apr
16
All Things K-Pop
09:00 PMMain/Cherry & North Bars
Party
Apr
17
Show Tunes
12:00 PMSidetrack
Event
Apr
18
Bachelor Auction: Dragons Down Under
06:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
18
DR
Dragula Titans Tour of Terror Live Auction
06:00 PMSidetrack
Drag
Apr
20
SH
Show Tunes
12:00 PM
Party
Apr
22
All Things Britney and Rihanna
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
23
LA
Latin Night
09:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Party
Apr
25
Sapphic Saturday
05:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
25
Annual Chicago Miss Congeniality Pageant & Bar Crawl
05:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Apr
26
Show Tunes - Sunday Funday
12:00 PMThe Sofo Tap
Community
Apr
27
Show Tunes - Musical Monday
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
Apr
28
The Devil Wears Prada Trivia
08:00 PMSidetrack
Community
May 2026
May
1
$3 Frozen Cocktails
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
May
1
Show Tunes - TGIF: Friday Afternoon
01:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
3
Dog Day
01:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Community
May
4
Dog Day
01:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Community
May
7
Let's Go! Thursday
08:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Party
May
8
TGIF Show Tunes
03:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
9
Off the Grid: Action Camp Fundraiser
05:00 PMSidetrack
Community
May
11
OF
Off The Grid Action Camp Fundraiser
05:00 PMSidetrack
Community
May
12
Eurovision Trivia
07:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
13
All Things Beyoncé
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
14
Let's Go Latin
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
16
EU
Eurovision Finals Viewing Party
Time TBDSidetrack Chicago
Party
May
17
SU
Sunday Funday on The Rooftop
12:00 PMThe Sofo Tap
Party
May
18
Heroes vs Villains Musical Monday
07:00 PMSidetrack
Event
May
19
Bollywood Trivia Tuesday
09:00 PMSidetrack
Community
May
19
Jai Ho Dance Party
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
20
AL
All Things Gaga
09:00 PM
Party
May
21
IML/Memorial Day Weekend Kick-Off
08:00 PMCell Block
Party
May
21
Men's Room Glow Party
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
22
TGIF Show Tunes
03:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
22
Roscoe's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party
07:00 PMRoscoe's Tavern
Drag
May
23
Party on the Rooftop All Weekend!
01:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
23
Saturday Night Dance Party
02:00 PMMeeting House Tavern
Community
May
23
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
07:00 PMRoscoe's Tavern
Drag
May
23
CH
Chicago Drag Showcase
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
24
Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Party
02:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
24
Sunday Funday Show Tunes
03:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
25
Show Tunes
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
May
25
Musical Monday
08:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
27
All Things Dua & Ariana
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
28
Let's Go! Thursday
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
May
28
All Things K-Pop
08:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Party
May
29
Show Tunes
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
May
29
RO
Roscoe's RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party
09:00 PMHydrate Nightclub
Drag
May
30
SaturGay afternoons with kleedisme on The Rooftop
12:00 PMSidetrack
Party
May
31
Show Tunes
12:00 AMSidetrack
Party
May
31
Sunday Funday
12:00 PMSidetrack
Party
June 2026
Jun
1
Dog Day
01:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Community
Jun
1
MU
Musical Monday
03:00 PM
Event
Jun
3
All Things Taylor
09:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Event
Jun
3
Trivia Tuesday
09:00 PMSidetrack
Event
Jun
4
$3 Frozen Cocktails
03:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Jun
4
Let's Go! Thursday
09:00 PMGlass/Side Bars
Party
Jun
4
Pink Pony Club Party
09:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Jun
6
Dog Day
01:00 PMSidetrack
Community
Jun
7
WCCC Sunday Morning (Training Ride)
08:00 AMSidetrack
Party
Jun
7
Dog Day
01:00 PMSidetrack Chicago
Community
Jun
7
Sunday Show Tunes
03:00 PMMain/Cherry & North Bars
Party
Jun
7
79th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party
07:00 PMMain/Cherry & North Bars
Party
Jun
11
Sidetrack Anniversary Party
06:00 PMSidetrack
Party
Jun
11
Stop! That Train! Premiere Event
08:00 PMSidetrack
Event
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