Project Runway will be screened a Crew Bar and Grill and The Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club. Through September 1, “Cirque Shanghai Gold” continues at Navy Pier. “You’re the Star Karaoke” will be hosted by Honey West at Roscoe’s. The North End holds karaoke with raffles and prizes.

Illinois Gay Rodeo Association’s Windy City Rodeo’s “Fahootched” barcrawl starts at Charlie’s at 7 p.m. Touche is one of the stops of ILGRA’s “Fahootched” barcrawl. Supporting Jeff Roscoe in the Chicago AIDS Marathon, “Cabaret for Life” will be held at 3160 with entertainment by Honey West, Stephen Rader, Robert Whorton, Tom Michaels, Laura Freeman, Elizabeth Doyle, Jeff Roscoe, Amy Cole, Rob Dorn, Michael Favreau, Carla Gordon, Tim Hairston, Andy Krugly, Jason Krumwiede, Paul Marinaro, Rita McConville, Alma Mendoza, Jake Stigers, Scott Montgomery and Beckie Menzie with Tom Michaels. Test Positive Aware Network will host its “PULSE” event at The North End, which will be followed by the screening of the pre-season Bears vs. 49ers game. Hosted by Honey West and Frida Lay, a CD release party for the new album from Eliza Toffili’s “Dancing” will be held during bingo at Roscoe’s. Hydrate welcomes special guest host Cyon Flare and DJ Greg Drescher and the club’s hot male strippers. “Thursdays Go Wilde” will be held at Wilde Bar and Restaurant with drink specials and DJ Tisha. Steamworks will present its “Lights Out” party today. “Girls Night” and “’80s Dance Night” will be held at Velvet Rope in Oak Park. Hunters Hunks Blake and Ken Strong are joined by Manwatch Dancers Nick and Robert Steel with a special cowboy set to celebrate the Windy City Gay Rodeo. Tonight through Saturday, Chicago Beef Dancers are featured at Hideaway in Forest Park.

“Howdy and Ho’s Cowboy Show” will be held at Hydrate and benefits Chicago Cabaret Project. ILGRA’s Windy City Rodeo contestant registration will be held at Doubletree Alsip at 6 p.m. with its 9 p.m. “Welcome” party at Club Crave. Touche hosts “Porn Star Poker” tonight. Strippers at Man’s Country include Fabion, Georgio and Cezar. Karaoke will be held at Encompass Nightclub and Lounge in Lake Station, Indiana. Tonight and tomorrow, Chicago Beef Dancers take it off at Jackhammer. Hosted by Creaoke, karaoke will be held at Velvet Rope. Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association gears up for the Friday bowling league with open bowling at 6:30 p.m. at Waveland Bowl. Briar Street Theater offers a Cubs hat and “Blue Man Group” T-shirt when presenting a Cubs game ticket at the box office when purchasing “Blue Man Group” tickets.

Benefiting AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Howard Brown Health Center, Chicago Recovery Alliance, The Night Ministry and Dance for Life Fund, “Dance for Life,” will be held at Harris Theater for Music and Dance. “Cowboy Fetish Night” will be held at Touche. Windy City Gay Rodeo kicks off today at Six Guns Ranch & Arena in Crete. Steamworks hosts its “Bears, The Baths and Beyond,” with DJ Dexter, drinks and food. Featuring champagne and bloody mary specials, brunch will be served today and Sunday at Halsted’s Bar and Grill. In addition to DJ Paulo, Hydrate will hold a “TPAN Round-Up Hoedown” which benefits Test Positive Aware Network. Central Lake View Merchants Association hosts “Rhythm of the Night” variety show at Brixen Ivy Theatre. Featuring dancing, DJ Dave and entertainment by Tamara Bedricky, The Play Doctors and Catfight, plus host Niki Lindgren, “Chickago Social: For Chicks That Dig Chicks” will be presented today at 5020 N. Clark in the parking lot. It’s free buzzcuts by Alen at Chicago Eagle. Wilde Bar and Restaurant serves brunch from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. today and Sunday. Strippers Kevin and London wow the crowd at Man’s Country.

“Male Call” will be hosted by Miss Foozie at Roscoe’s. Steamworks’ weekly “Spin Cycle” will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Encompass Nightclub and Lounge will hold its “Rush St. Revue Show” at 10 p.m. “Homopalooza” is presented at Velvet Rope. Jackhammer hosts “Bailar en el Taladro” tonight with DJ Rich. Windy City Gay Rodeo continues at Six Guns Ranch & Arena with the awards ceremony at Doubletree Alsip and “Meet the Champions” celebration at Club Crave. Touche and The North End screen the closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics.

Tuesday, August 19

@mosphere: $1 well/Bud Light draft.

Bucks: $2 schnapps shots; $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; 50¢ off well/domestic.

Cell Block: $3 well; free pool.

Charlie’s: $10 Absolut pitchers; $2 Bud Light; $4 Jager & bombs; karaoke 9pm w/Dirty Laundry; after-hours 1am w/LuLu DJ.

Chicago Eagle: $2 call; $1 well/draft; free pool/darts; movie; clubroom open 11pm w/Tim (dress code).

Crew: $2.75 Bud Light pints, $3 Bud Light lime bottles; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $8.75 buffalo chicken po’boy; “Man the Mic” karaoke 9pm w/Adam LeBlanc.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: “Ladies” night & karaoke; $2.50 domestic bottle.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5 pasta/salads/wine; $14 Amstel/Heineken buckets; patio open.

Hamburger Mary’s: $6 martinis; kitchen open to 11pm.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Men’s night; John DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “2 Buck Tuesday”; $2 domestic bottle beer; dance floor open w/Lawrence K DJ 9pm.

Jackhammer: $3 Bacardi flavors; karaoke 10pm w/Creagh DJ.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancer auditions 5pm.

North End: Dart tournament 8pm w/Mama, prizes; “Guitar Queero” 10pm.

Mary’s Attic: “Retro Rewind” ’80s night; half-price drinks.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $11 domestic draft pitchers; $13 import; $12 Absolut mandarin cosmo pitchers; $3 Miller Lite/MGD bottles; “Drag Race” 11pm w/Frida Lay & guest Demonica Santangilo; Eddy VJ 9pm, front; Kevy DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: “U-Video” 8pm.

Spin: $2.50 Miller Lite/MGD; all-request videos w/Tech-Nick VJ.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-4pm; $7/4 hours 9am-1pm; free HIV/STD testing 4-7pm w/HBHC; free HIV/ STD testing 7-10pm w/BEHIV.

Touche: “Hardcore Cruisin’”; $2.50 PBR longnecks; clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: Boys night w/icandy & showtunes; half price martinis; margarita specials; $3 well.

Organizational Events: BEHIV: HIV & STI testing 1-3pm, 1244 W. Thorndale; massage therapy for those w/HIV, 1740 Ridge, Evanston; 773-293-4740. CALOR: Proyecto Unidad group 7-9pm for GB Latino men (14-24, Spanish); 5048 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 232 (Saul). Center on Halsted: “How to Deal” group; coming out group; women’s support group 7-8:30pm, $15; teen talk; youth leadership council; improv class; free HIV testing by CHRRPY; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 10am-6pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Sobriety First closed meeting 8-9pm; New Town Alano Club, 909 W. Belmont; 847-341-5348. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 6pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: Oral HIV testing 10am-4pm; “Positive Progress” 7-9pm; “Living Positive” support group 7:30-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Wednesday, August 20

@mosphere: “Retro” ’60s-’90s music w/Dragonfyre DJ.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cell Block: $7.75 Lite pitchers.

Charlie’s: $3 Effen & Cherrie drinks; $2.50 Corona; $2 Miller Lite; line dance lessons 7pm & country w/Michael B DJ; after-hours midnight w/tag team DJs.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; alternative music w/Dan.

Cornelia’s: $5 margarita specials; $10 pasta specials 6-9pm; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.50 Blue Moon pints; $2.75 Rolling Rock bottles; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $9.25 taco salad; Project Runway 8pm; Bobby Marley VJ 8pm.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Well drink specials.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5.95 chicken fajitas; $3.50 Corona.

Hamburger Mary’s: $1 off wine; kitchen open to 11pm.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “MWM” 10pm; drink specials; $3.50 Smirnoff martinis; $2 well; DJ.

Hydrate: Martini specials; “Hydrag Revue” 10pm; Laura B DJ 1am.

Jackhammer: $1 well; $5 buy-in.

Kit Kat: Project Runway shown 8pm; half-price martinis, buy 1 entree, get 1 half off.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 8pm.

Man’s Country: Single rooms $12; lockers $8/8 hours; free HIV/STD testing by TPAN 6-9pm.

Mary’s Attic: “Maryoke” w/$3 well & Lite draft.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/6/8/9:30pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: Karaoke 10pm; raffles & prizes; sponsored by Gay Chicago Magazine.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $4 Bud/Light bottles; $13 domestic draft pitcher, $15 premium; $12 Sauza margarita pitchers; $6 frozen drinks; free pool all day; Project Runway 8pm; “You’re the Star” karaoke 9:30pm w/Honey West, front; DigiDave VJ 8pm, front; Kevy DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: “Rock ’n’ Retro” 8pm.

Spin: $1 drink specials; Chris Eterno DJ; Riley York & Bryan VJs; $5 cover.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-midnight; $7/4 hours 9am-1pm; free HIV testing 7-9pm w/CALOR.

Sura Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar: Beer special.

Touche: $2 Rolling Rock; $2.50 PBR longnecks; Bijou night w/prize drawings.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $3 well; $5 Absolut.

Organizational Events: BEHIV: Substance abuse support group 5-6:30pm, 1244 W. Thorndale; HIV therapy support group 1-2:30pm, 1740 Ridge, Evanston; 773-293-4740. CALOR: Hombres Apoyando Hombres group 7-9pm for Latino GB men with HIV/AIDS (Spanish); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 223 (Martin). Center on Halsted: Youth gym 3-5pm; mental health group 3-4pm; men’s coming out group 7-8:3pm, $15; dance class; WCPA chorus rehearsal 7:30-10pm; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 10am-6pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Meth & meditation closed meeting 6:30-7:30pm, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted; Ice Breakers closed meeting 7-8pm, Haymarket Ctr., 4753 N. Broadway; 847-341-5348. Gerber/Hart Library: Open 6-9pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Contemplative Eucharist 7pm; 1218 W. Addison; 773-248-1233. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Mass 6pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. SCA: Meeting noon; 773-935-3573. Smelts: Workout 6-7:30pm; Gill Pk., 825 W. Sheridan Rd.; 312-409-4974. TPAN: Oral HIV testing 10am-4pm; Medical clinic 11am-7pm; needle exchange 3-7pm; SHE 7:30-9pm; Yoga 7:30-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400. WC Gay Naturists: Club night 7:30pm, “Torn/Ripped Underwear” party; Touche; $12 w/cash bar; $20 w/2 drink tickets; 773-764-1204.

Thursday, August 21

@mosphere: $3 well; $5 Stoli cosmos; $7 Bud Light pitchers; male dancers.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cabaret for Life: Benefit show 7-9pm w/Honey West; entertainment by Amy Cole, Elizabeth Doyle, Michael Favreau, Laura Freeman, Carla Gordon, Tim Hairston, Andy Krugly, Jason Krumwiede, Paul Marinaro, Rita McConville, Alma Mendoza, Beckie Menzie w/Tom Michaels, Scott Montgomery, Stephen Rader, Jeff Roscoe, Jake Stigers & Robert Whorton; 3160; $10 donation.

Cell Block: $2 well/Miller Lite pints; $3 other drinks; dart tournament.

Charlie’s: ILGRA WC Gay Rodeo “Fahootched” barcrawl 7pm.

Cornelia’s: $6 infused martinis; $5 margarita specials; $10 New York strip steak dinner special 6-9pm; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.50 Goose Island 312 pints; $3.75 Labatt Blue bottles; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $8.75 BBQ cream chicken wrap; VJ 8pm.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Beer bust.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5.95 buffalo chicken wraps; $3.50 all draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: $3.50 Leinenkugel bottles; kitchen open to 11pm.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Chicago Beef Dancers; Duane DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: $2.50 import bottles; Hunters Hunks 10:30pm w/Blake, Ken Strong & Manwatch dancers Nick & Robert Steel, cowboy dancer to celebrate WC Gay Rodeo; Laura B DJ.

Hydrate: Martini specials; $3 Miller Lite/MGD bottle; male dancers 10:30pm w/Cyon Flare; Greg Drescher DJ.

Jackhammer: $1 domestic bottle beer.

Lakeshore Theater: Amy Armstrong’s birthday bash; Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen perform.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 8pm.

Man’s Country: Single rooms $12; lockers $8/8 hours.

Mary’s Attic: “Lipstick Club Ladies” night w/$3 Lite draft.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/8pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: $8.75 Miller/Lite pitchers; “Pulse” 6-10pm w/Billy, hosted by TPAN, sponsored by Gay Chicago; Bears vs. 49ers pre-season game 7pm.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $13 domestic draft pitcher, $15 import; $12 Smirnoff apple martini pitchers; $4 Miller Lite/MGD bottles; bingo & prizes 9pm w/Honey West & Frida Lay & CD release party for Elisa Toffoli, “Dancing,” giveaways, dance floor; Bobby VJ 9pm, front; DigiDave DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: Comedy videos 8pm.

Spin: $6 Miller/MGD pitchers.

Steamworks: $7/4 hours 9am-1pm; “Lights Out” party 4pm-4am; Scotty Dick DJ.

Sura Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar: Pad Thai special.

Touche: “Welcome Fahootched Barcrawl”; clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: Girls night & ’80s dance night; half off martinis; margarita specials; $2 well.

Wilde: “Wilde Thursdays” w/$4 Smirnoff, $3 Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, $2 Miller Lite bottles/hot damn shots; Tisha DJ; 3130 N. Broadway; 773-244-0404.

Organizational Events: BEHIV: HIV & STI testing 10am-3:30pm, 1244 W. Thorndale; massage therapy for those w/HIV, 1740 Ridge, Evanston, 773-293-4740, ext. 28; art therapy for those w/HIV, Creative Arts Studio, 1042 Wesley, Evanston; 847-491-1095. CALOR: Nonclinical mental health support group 6-8pm for men & women (bilingual); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 232 (Joann). Center on Halsted: Youth gym 3-5pm; co-ed basketball 6-9pm; sexual compulsivity therapy group 6:30-8:30pm, $30; men’s coming out group 7-8:30pm, $15; HIV support group for LGBTs 7-8:30pm; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 8:30am-4:30pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Back to Basics closed meeting 8:15-9:15pm, Rec Room, 4003 N. Broadway; Positively Recovering closed meeting 8:15-9:15pm, New Town Alano Club, 909 W. Belmont; 847-341-5348. Gerber/Hart Library: Open 6-9pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. HBHC: HIV testing 9am-7:30pm; fitness class for people with HIV/AIDS 5:30-7:30pm; 773-388-1600. ILGRA: See Charlie’s & Touche listings above. Leather Archives & Museum: Open noon-8pm; 6418 N. Greenview; 773-761-9200. NewTown Writers: Workshop 7:30pm; Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville; 773-528-3637. Rainbow Lotus Sangha: GLBT Buddhist pan-denominational group 7-9pm; call for location: 773-271-8811. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 12:15pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: See North End listing above; “Daytimers” 10:30am-noon; medical clinic 11am-3pm; oral HIV testing 2-8pm; needle exchange 2-5pm; “Positive Now! 7-9pm; “Brothers United in Support” 7-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Friday, August 22

@mosphere: Male dancers; Eric Hall DJ.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cell Block: Holding cell open w/Jeff; yard open.

Charlie’s: 2-steppin’ & line dancing 9pm-1:30am w/Michael B DJ; “Nitrogen” after-hours w/LuLu DJ; lights: JT.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; clubroom open 11pm w/ Tim (dress code).

Cornelia’s: Ester Hanna 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.50 Goose Island Honker pints; $2 BPR cans; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $9.50 fish tacos; Tones VJ 8pm.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Big Boy bottle beer specials; karaoke 11pm.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5 Stoli mixed drinks & Bombs; $12 Bud Light/Miller Lite pitchers.

Hamburger Mary’s: $4.50 Fat Tire pints & $5 fruit punch; kitchen open to midnight.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Chicago Beef Dancers; Duane DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “Vision” video dance party 10pm; $2.50 Miller; Lawrence K DJ.

Hydrate: “Howdy & Ho’s Cowboy Show,” $10 donation to benefit Chicago Cabaret Project; Manny Lehman DJ; lights: Joe Gillan; no cover to midnight.

Jackhammer: “Man” hole night, shirts off (dress code enforced); Chicago Beef dancers 1am.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 4pm.

Man’s Country: Strippers Fabion, Georgio & Cezar.

Mary’s Attic: $5 frozen slushies; 5-for-4 Bud Light buckets; Shoshana DJ 9pm.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/8pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open 11am-11pm; indoor foodservice 11am-8pm; $13 domestic draft pitchers, $15 premium; $14 Stoli lemonade pitchers; martini/manhattan specials; Bobby VJ 5pm, front; Eddy DJ 9pm, dance floor; lights: DigiDave.

Sidetrack: Showtunes 5-9pm; “Best of Sidetrack” videos 9pm.

Spin: Chris Eterno DJ; Terp VJ.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-4pm“Lights Out” party 4pm-4am; ; Scotty Dick DJ; free HIV testing & counseling 6-9pm w/TPAN; free HIV testing 9pm-midnight w/CALOR.

Touche: “Porn Star Poker” party; clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $6 Grey Goose; $3 well; karaoke by Creaoke.

Organizational Events: CALOR: Conexiones social support group 7:30-9:30pm for GB Latino men (25+, Spanish); Conexiones social support group 8-10pm for GB Latino men (25+, Spanish); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 237 (David). Center on Halsted: CMS beginnings group 6:30-8:30pm & SCA group 7-9pm, 773-343-2301; youth volleyball 4-6pm (13-24); 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 8:30am-4:30pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: New Beginnings open meeting 7-8:30pm; Center on Halsted, 2nd floor youth ctr., 3656 N. Halsted; 847-341-5348. CMSA: Fall league open bowling 6:30-9:30pm; Waveland Bowl, 3700 N. Waveland. Gerber/Hart Library: Open noon-4pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. HBHC: HIV testing 9am-7:30pm, 4025 N. Sheridan Rd.; youth drop-in 6-9pm (12-24); 2861 N. Clark; 773-388-1600. ILGRA: WC Gay Rodeo contestant registration 6-9pm, Doubletree Alsip; “Welcome” party 9pm, Club Krave; www.ilgra.com. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 12:15pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: Oral HIV testing 10am-3pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Saturday, August 23

@mosphere: Male dancers.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cell Block: Holding cell open w/Jeff; yard open.

Charlie’s: 2-steppin’ & line dancing 9pm-2am w/Michael B DJ; “Nitrogen” after-hours w/LuLu DJ; lights: JT.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; free buzzcuts 11pm by Alen; clubroom open 11pm w/Tim (dress code).

Chickago Social: “Chicks that Dig Chicks” 3-10pm, hosted by Niki Lingren; refreshments; entertainment; Tamara Bedricky performs 4pm, Play Doctors 6pm, Catfight 8pm; $5 before 6pm, $10 after; 5020 N. Clark St., parking lot across from Clark & Winnemac; Dave DJ.

Cornelia’s: Ben Hartman 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $12.50 Shiner Bock pitchers; $2.75 Bud Select bottles; $10.25 pot roast sandwich; Ven VJ 6pm; Bobby Marley VJ 10pm.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Long island specials; Tiff DJ.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: Brunch 11am-3pm; Stoli bloody mary specials during brunch; $6 champagne specials (mimosa, raspberry, pomegranate, peach); $4 22 oz. Bud Light draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: Brunch to 3pm; 1st mimosa free, $2 after.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Chicago Beef Dancers; Steve Henderson DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “Ascent Sat.”; Bacardi specials; Laura B DJ.

Hydrate: “TPAN Round-Up! Hoedown,” open bar 9-11pm w/$10 donation to TPAN; Paulo DJ; lights: Joe Gillan.

Jackhammer: Hole open, dress code enforced; Chicago Beef dancers 1am.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 3pm.

Man’s Country: Strippers Steve & London.

Mary’s Attic: $5 frozen slushies; $1 jello shots; Plez DJ 9pm.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/6/8/10:15pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: $3.75 mimosas; “Moments of the Summer” games.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open 11am-11pm; indoor foodservice 11am-8pm; $14 Stoli lemonade pitchers; $13 domestic pitchers, $15 premium; Eddy VJ 11am, Bobby VJ 6pm, Marc VJ 9pm, front; Kevy DJ 9pm, dance floor; lights: DigiDave; $5 cover after 10pm.

Sidetrack: “Weekend Energy Mix” 8pm.

Spin: DJ; Riley York VJ.

Steamworks: “Bears, The Baths & Beyond” 1-6pm; refreshments; Dexter DJ.

Touche: “Cowboy Fetish” night; clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $3 domestic; $5 bombs; guest DJ.

Wilde: Brunch 8am-2pm; 3130 N. Broadway; 773-244-0404.

Organizational Events: CALOR: Unidad free drop-in testing 11am-3pm for youth (14-24); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 242 (Christian). Center Center on Halsted: About Face Theatre/youth workshops; “Gay & Straight Together” group 11:30am-1pm; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. Central Lake View Merchants Assn.: 3rd annual “Rhythm of the Night” variety show 6:30-9:30pm; Brixen Ivy Theatre, 1242 W. Addison; 773-665-2100. Dance for Life: Pre-reception 5pm, Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace, above Harris Theater; performance 7:30pm, Harris Theater for Music & Dance; benefit for AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Night Ministry, HBHC, Chicago Recovery Alliance & Dance for Life Fund; 312-922-5812. Gerber/Hart Library: Open noon-4pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. HBHC: Support group 1:30-2:30pm exploring effects of drugs & alcohol; 2035 N. Sheridan Rd.; 773-388-1600. ILGRA: Rodeo slack events 11am (if needed); WC Gay Rodeo noon-5pm; thru Aug. 24; 6 Guns Ranch & Arena, 26926 S. State St.; www.ilgra.com. Leather Archives & Museum: Open noon-3pm; 6418 N. Greenview; 773-761-9200. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 10am; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844.

Sunday, August 24

@mosphere: $1 well/Bud Light draft.

Bucks: BBQ.

Cell Block: $1.50 Miller Lite pints; comedy open mic 7pm w/Marc Peurye.

Charlie’s: $10 top shelf pitchers; euchre 6pm; karaoke 7pm w/Dirty Laundry; after-hours 1am w/LuLu DJ.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; music videos, big screen w/Jim.

Cornelia’s: $6 infused martinis; $5 margarita specials; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $12.50 Shiner Bock pitchers; $2.75 Bud Select bottles; $10.25 pot roast sandwich; Ven VJ 6pm; Bobby Marley VJ 10pm.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Skyy lemonade specials; “Rush St. Revue” show 10pm.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: Brunch 11am-3pm; Stoli bloody mary specials during brunch; $6 champagne specials (mimosa, raspberry, pomegranate, peach); $4 22 oz. Bud Light draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: Brunch to 3pm; 1st mimosa free, $2 after.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Latin night; Brian DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: Karaoke 7-11pm w/Glen DJ; “Industry” night 11pm; $3.50 Smirnoff; Lawrence K DJ.

Hydrate: $3 Bud Light; $4 “You Call Its”; dance party, Jeannette DJ.

Jackhammer: $2 Bud/Light; $3 Corona; “Bailar en el Taladro” 11pm w/Rich DJ.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 3pm.

Mary’s Attic: “Maryoke” w/$3 well & Lite draft.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/4pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: $3.75 mimosas; bloody mary bar; Summer Olympic closing ceremonies shown.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open 11am-10pm; indoor foodservice 11am-4pm; $14 long island pitchers; $13 domestic beer pitchers, $15 premium; double bloody mary specials; “Male Call” 5pm w/Miss Foozie; Bobby VJ 3pm, Kevin VJ 9pm, front; DigiDave DJ 7, Mixmaster F DJ 9pm, dance floor; lights: DigiDave.

Sidetrack: Showtunes 4-9pm; “Backbeat” ’60s-’80s 9pm.

Spin: $10 domestic beer pitchers, $12 import/long island pitchers; Bryan VJ 10pm.

Steamworks: “Spin Cycle” 3-8pm w/DJ; Scotty Dick DJ midnight-6am.

Touche: Beer bust, 50¢ Bud/Light; Summer Olympics closing ceremonies 6pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $3 domestic/well; “Homopalooza” variety acts; Just Beth DJ.

Wilde: Brunch 8am-2pm; 3130 N. Broadway; 773-244-0404.

Organizational Events: Alanon: Meeting 2pm for family/friends of alcoholics; 656 W. Barry. Bethlehem United Church of Christ: Worship 10am followed by coffee hour; scripture study 9:15-9:50am; 2750 N. Magnolia; 773-281-6480. Broadway United Methodist Church: Worship service 8:15/10:30am; adult education hour 9:30am; 3344 N. Broadway; 773-348-2679. Center on Halsted: Worship services 11am by Achurch4me MCC, Hoover-Leppen Theatre; Pillar of Love Fellowship Church services 1pm, John Baran Senior Ctr.; Sober Horizons 9-11am; 773-472-6469. CMA: Step study closed meeting 6-7pm; Broadway United Methodist Church, 3338 N. Broadway; 847-341-5348. Episcopal Church of the Atonement: High mass/ sermon 11am; 5749 N. Kenmore; 312-271-2727. Gerber/Hart Library: Open noon-4pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. Grace Baptist Church: Service 6pm; 1020 W. Bryn Mawr; 773-334-9003. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Eucharist 9:30am; 1218 W. Addison; 773-248-1233. HBHC: “Sober Horizons” AA group 9-11:30am; 4025 N. Sheridan; 773-338-1600. ILGRA: Rodeo slack events 11am (if needed); WC Gay Rodeo noon-5pm, 6 Guns Ranch & Arena, 26926 S. State St.; Rodeo awards ceremony 9pm, Doubletree Alsip; “Meet the Champions” party 10pm, Club Krave; www.ilgra.com. Leather Archives & Museum: Open noon-3pm; 6418 N. Greenview; 773-761-9200. MCC of the Fox Valley: Worship service 10:30am; 164 Division St., Elgin; 630-584-4616. MCC/Holy Covenant: Worship service 9/11am; fellowship coffee 10:30am; 9145 Grant Ave., Brookfield; 708-387-1611. New Spirit Community Church: Inclusive worship 11am; fellowship luncheon follows; 542 Scoville, Oak Park; 708-848-5460. PFLAG: Oak Park meeting 3pm; 1st United Church, 848 Lake St., Oak Pk.; 773-935-2398. 2nd Unitarian Church: Service 9:30/ 11:30am; 656 W. Barry; 773-549-0260. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 8/10am; sung Eucharist 11am; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. SCA: Meeting 7pm; 773-935-3573.

Monday, August 25

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots; 50¢ off well/domestic.

Cell Block: $3.25 Miller Light/MGD bottles; free pool.

Charlie’s: $2 well/wine/beer; $3 Bacardi; $10 Stoli pitchers; line dance lessons 7pm & country w/Michael B DJ to 7pm; “It’s Just Bingo, Bitch” 11pm w/Teri Yaki & Frida Lay, sponsored by Gay Chicago; after-hours 1am w/Duane DJ.

Cornelia’s: $5 margarita specials; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.75 Stella Artois pints; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); chicken wings special.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Domestic bottle beer special.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5.95 half-pound burger w/fries or tater tots; $4 22 oz. Bud Light draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: $5 margaritas; $1 off Corona bottles; kitchen open to 11pm; see AIDS Care listing below.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Ladies night; Brian DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: $4 Absolut martinis; $1 shot specials; $15 Jose Cuervo margarita pitchers; $3 Budweiser.

Hydrate: $1 drink specials; Laura B DJ.

Jackhammer: $2 MGD/Miller Lite; free pool.

Lucky Horseshoe: Latin music & male dancers 8pm.

North End: $1.75 Miller/Lite mugs; Miller virtual baseball contest 9pm, prizes.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $4 Bud/Light bottles; $13 domestic draft pitchers, $15 premium; $12 Stoli pink lemonade pitchers; $6 frozen drinks; martini/manhattan specials, front bar; “You’re the Star Karaoke” 9:30pm w/Honey West, front, prizes; DigiDave VJ 9pm, front; DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: Showtunes 8pm.

Spin: $5 SV vodka & Tommy Bahama rum; free pool; card & board games; Terp VJ.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-4pm; $7/4 hours 9am-1pm.

Sura Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar: California roll special.

Touche: Wrestling/sports shown; $2.50 PBR longnecks; free pizza 8pm.

Organizational Events: CALOR: Unidad social support group 7-9pm for GB men (14-24); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 0 (Quincy). Center on Halsted: Meditation; young men’s discussion group 5:15pm; coming out discussion group 5:15pm; co-ed volleyball 6-9pm; bisexual men’s support group 7-8:30pm, $15; “Gender Qs” 7-8:30pm, $15; WCPA chorus rehearsal 7:30-10pm; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 8:30am-4:30pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Steppin’ in Edgewater closed meeting 7:30-8:45pm; 4226 N. Kenmore; 847-341-5348. Chi-Town Squares: Advanced challenge dance 7:30pm; Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster; $7; 773-561-5691. HBHC: HIV testing 9am-7:30pm; domestic violence support group 7-8pm for women; 4025 N. Sheridan; 773-388-1600. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 6pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: “Daytimers” discussion group 10:30am-noon; oral HIV testing 2-8pm; “Spirit Alive” 7:30-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Tuesday, August 26

@mosphere: $1 well/Bud Light draft.

Bucks: $2 schnapps shots; $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; 50¢ off well/domestic.

Cell Block: $3 well; free pool.

Charlie’s: $10 Absolut pitchers; $2 Bud Light; $4 Jager & bombs; karaoke 9pm w/Dirty Laundry; after-hours 1am w/LuLu DJ.

Chicago Eagle: $2 call; $1 well/draft; free pool/darts; movie; clubroom open 11pm w/Tim (dress code).

Crew: $2.75 Bud Light pints, $3 Bud Light lime bottles; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $8.75 buffalo chicken po’boy; “Man the Mic” karaoke 9pm w/Adam LeBlanc.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Domestic draft pint specials; karaoke.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5.95 entree salads; $4 22 oz. Miller Lite draft; $5.50 Pinot Grigio or Merlot.

Hamburger Mary’s: $6 martinis; kitchen open to 11pm.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Men’s night; John DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “2 Buck Tuesday”; $2 domestic bottle beer; dance floor open w/Lawrence K DJ 9pm.

Jackhammer: $3 Bacardi flavors; karaoke 10pm w/Creagh DJ.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancer auditions 5pm; Micah & Byron’s birthday party 8pm.

North End: Dart tournament 8pm w/Mama; cash & prizes.

Mary’s Attic: “Retro Rewind” ’80s night; half-price drinks.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $13 domestic draft pitchers; $15 premium; $12 Absolut mandarin cosmo pitchers; $4 Miller Lite/MGD bottles; “Drag Race” 11pm w/Frida Lay & guest performer Kara Belle; Eddy VJ 9pm, front; Duane DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: “U-Video” 8pm.

Spin: $2.50 Miller Lite/MGD; all-request videos w/Tech-Nick VJ.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-4pm; $7/4 hours 9am-1pm; free HIV/STD testing 4-7pm w/HBHC; free HIV/ STD testing 7-10pm w/BEHIV.

Sura Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar: Crab Ransoon special.

Touche: “Hardcore Cruisin’”; $2.50 PBR longnecks; clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: Boys night w/icandy & showtunes; half price martinis; margarita specials; $3 well.

Organizational Events: BEHIV: HIV & STI testing 1-3pm, 1244 W. Thorndale; massage therapy for those w/HIV, 1740 Ridge, Evanston; 773-293-4740. CALOR: Proyecto Unidad group 7-9pm for GB Latino men (14-24, Spanish); 5048 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 232 (Saul). Center on Halsted: “Senior Wellness” program 1:30-3:30pm, free blood pressure screening; “How to Deal” group; coming out group; women’s support group 7-8:30pm, $15; teen talk; youth leadership council; improv class; free HIV testing by CHRRPY; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 10am-6pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Sobriety First closed meeting 8-9pm; New Town Alano Club, 909 W. Belmont; 847-341-5348. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 6pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: Oral HIV testing 10am-4pm; “Positive Progress” 7-9pm; “Living Positive” support group 7:30-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Wednesday, August 27

@mosphere: “Retro” ’60s-’90s music w/Dragonfyre DJ.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cell Block: $7.75 Lite pitchers.

Charlie’s: $3 Effen & Cherrie drinks; $2.50 Corona; $2 Miller Lite; line dance lessons 7pm & country w/Michael B DJ; after-hours midnight w/tag team DJs.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; alternative music w/Dan.

Cornelia’s: $5 margarita specials; $10 pasta specials 6-9pm; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.50 Blue Moon pints; $2.75 Rolling Rock bottles; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $9.25 taco salad; Project Runway 8pm; Bobby Marley VJ 8pm.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Well drink specials.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5.95 chicken fajitas; $3.50 Corona.

Hamburger Mary’s: $1 off wine; kitchen open to 11pm.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “MWM” 10pm; drink specials; $3.50 Smirnoff martinis; $2 well; DJ.

Hydrate: Martini specials; “Hydrag Revue” 10pm w/Tajma Hall, Kelly Lauren, Velicity Metropolis & Jade; Laura B DJ 1am.

Jackhammer: $1 well; $5 buy-in.

Kit Kat: Project Runway shown 8pm; half-price martinis, buy 1 entree, get 1 half off.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 8pm.

Man’s Country: Single rooms $12; lockers $8/8 hours; free HIV/STD testing by TPAN 6-9pm.

Mary’s Attic: “Maryoke” w/$3 well & Lite draft.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/6/8/9:30pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: Karaoke 10pm w/Melissa; free pool.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $4 Bud/Light bottles; $13 domestic draft pitcher, $15 premium; $12 Sauza margarita pitchers; $6 frozen drinks; free pool all day; Project Runway 8pm; “You’re the Star” karaoke 9:30pm w/Honey West, front; DigiDave VJ 8pm, front; Duane DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: “Rock ’n’ Retro” 8pm.

Spin: $1 drink specials; Chris Eterno DJ; Riley York & Bryan VJs; $5 cover.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-midnight; $7/4 hours 9am-1pm; free HIV testing 7-9pm w/CALOR.

Sura Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar: Beer special.

Touche: $2 Rolling Rock; $2.50 PBR longnecks; Bijou night w/prize drawings.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $3 well; $5 Absolut.

Organizational Events: BEHIV: Substance abuse support group 5-6:30pm, 1244 W. Thorndale; HIV therapy support group 1-2:30pm, 1740 Ridge, Evanston; 773-293-4740. CALOR: Hombres Apoyando Hombres group 7-9pm for Latino GB men with HIV/AIDS (Spanish); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 223 (Martin). Center on Halsted: Youth gym 3-5pm; mental health group 3-4pm; men’s coming out group 7-8:3pm, $15; dance class; WCPA chorus rehearsal 7:30-10pm; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 10am-6pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Meth & meditation closed meeting 6:30-7:30pm, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted; Ice Breakers closed meeting 7-8pm, Haymarket Ctr., 4753 N. Broadway; 847-341-5348. Gerber/Hart Library: Open 6-9pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Contemplative Eucharist 7pm; 1218 W. Addison; 773-248-1233. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Mass 6pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. SCA: Meeting noon; 773-935-3573. Smelts: Workout 6-7:30pm; Gill Pk., 825 W. Sheridan Rd.; 312-409-4974. TPAN: Oral HIV testing 10am-4pm; Medical clinic 11am-7pm; needle exchange 3-7pm; SHE 7:30-9pm; Yoga 7:30-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Thursday, August 28

@mosphere: $3 well; $5 Stoli cosmos; $7 Bud Light pitchers; male dancers.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cell Block: $2 well/Miller Lite pints; $3 other drinks; dart tournament.

Charlie’s: $3 top shelf; Hillbilly Horseshoes 8pm; after-hours 2am w/MixMaster F DJ.

Cornelia’s: $6 infused martinis; $5 margarita specials; $10 New York strip steak dinner special 6-9pm; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.50 Goose Island 312 pints; $3.75 Labatt Blue bottles; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $8.75 BBQ cream chicken wrap; VJ 8pm.

Dunes Resort/Saugatuck, MI: Labor Day weekend party; thru Sept. 1; Manwatch Dancers perform; David Knapp & Joe Gauthreaux guest DJs.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Beer bust.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5.95 buffalo chicken wraps; $3.50 all draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: $3.50 Leinenkugel bottles; kitchen open to 11pm.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Chicago Beef Dancers; Duane DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: $2.50 import bottles; “Manhunt.net - 7 Sexy Sins Tour”; Hunters Hunks Fabion, Kevin, Alex & adult video star Roman Heart 10:30pm; Laura B DJ.

Hydrate: Martini specials; $3 Miller Lite/MGD bottle; male dancers 10:30pm; Greg Drescher DJ.

Jackhammer: $1 domestic bottle beer.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 8pm.

Man’s Country: Single rooms $12; lockers $8/8 hours.

Mary’s Attic: “Lipstick Club Ladies” night w/$3 Lite draft.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/8pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: $8.75 Miller/Lite pitchers; “Pulse” 6-10pm w/ Billy, hosted by TPAN, sponsored by Gay Chicago.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $13 domestic draft pitcher, $15 premium; $12 Smirnoff apple martini pitchers; $4 Miller Lite/MGD bottles; bingo & prizes 9pm w/Honey West & Frida Lay, dance floor; Bobby VJ 9pm, front; DigiDave DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: “Obama Pride Chicago Watch” party 7pm; broadcast of Nat’l Democratic Convention.

Spin: $6 Miller/MGD pitchers.

Steamworks: $7/4 hours 9am-1pm; “Lights Out” party 4pm-4am; Scotty Dick DJ.

Sura Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar: Pad Thai special.

Touche: “Handballer” night; red/white hanky specials; $2.50 PBR longnecks; clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: Girls night & ’80s dance night; half off martinis; margarita specials; $2 well.

Wilde: “Wilde Thursdays” w/$4 Smirnoff, $3 Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, $2 Miller Lite bottles/hot damn shots; Tisha DJ; 3130 N. Broadway; 773-244-0404.

Organizational Events: BEHIV: HIV & STI testing 10am-3:30pm, 1244 W. Thorndale; massage therapy for those w/HIV, 1740 Ridge, Evanston, 773-293-4740, ext. 28; art therapy for those w/HIV, Creative Arts Studio, 1042 Wesley, Evanston; 847-491-1095. CALOR: Nonclinical mental health support group 6-8pm for men & women (bilingual); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 232 (Joann). Center on Halsted: Youth gym 3-5pm; co-ed basketball 6-9pm; sexual compulsivity therapy group 6:30-8:30pm, $30; men’s coming out group 7-8:30pm, $15; HIV support group for LGBTs 7-8:30pm; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 8:30am-4:30pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Back to Basics closed meeting 8:15-9:15pm, Rec Room, 4003 N. Broadway; Positively Recovering closed meeting 8:15-9:15pm, New Town Alano Club, 909 W. Belmont; 847-341-5348. Gerber/Hart Library: Open 6-9pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. HBHC: HIV testing 9am-7:30pm; fitness class for people with HIV/AIDS 5:30-7:30pm; 773-388-1600. Leather Archives & Museum: Open noon-8pm; 6418 N. Greenview; 773-761-9200. Rainbow Lotus Sangha: GLBT Buddhist pan-denominational group 7-9pm; call for location: 773-271-8811. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 12:15pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: See North End listing above; “Daytimers” 10:30am-noon; medical clinic 11am-3pm; oral HIV testing 2-8pm; needle exchange 2-5pm; “Positive Now! 7-9pm; “Brothers United in Support” 7-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Friday, August 29

@mosphere: Male dancers; Eric Hall DJ.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cell Block: Holding cell open w/Jeff; yard open.

Charlie’s: 2-steppin’ & line dancing 9pm-1:30am w/Michael B DJ; “Nitrogen” after-hours w/LuLu DJ; lights: JT.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; clubroom open 11pm w/ Tim (dress code).

Cornelia’s: Ester Hanna 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.50 Goose Island Honker pints; $2 BPR cans; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); $9.50 fish tacos; Tones VJ 8pm.

Dunes Resort/Saugatuck, MI: Labor Day weekend party; thru Sept. 1; Manwatch Dancers perform; David Knapp & Joe Gauthreaux guest DJs.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Big Boy bottle beer specials; karaoke 11pm.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5 Stoli mixed drinks & Bombs; $12 Bud Light/Miller Lite pitchers.

Hamburger Mary’s: $4.50 Fat Tire pints & $5 fruit punch; kitchen open to midnight.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Chicago Beef Dancers; Steve Henderson DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “Vision” video dance party 10pm; $2.50 Miller; Lawrence K DJ.

Hydrate: DJ; lights: Joe Gillan; no cover to midnight.

Jackhammer: “Man” hole night, shirts off (dress code enforced); Chicago Beef dancers 1am.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 4pm.

Mary’s Attic: $5 frozen slushies; 5-for-4 Bud Light buckets; Shoshana DJ 9pm.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/8pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open 11am-11pm; indoor foodservice 11am-8pm; $13 domestic draft pitchers, $15 premium; $14 Stoli lemonade pitchers; martini/manhattan specials; CD release party 9pm for Solange, “Sol-Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams,” giveaways; Bobby VJ 5pm, front; Duane DJ 9pm, dance floor; lights: DigiDave.

Sidetrack: Showtunes 5-9pm; “Best of Sidetrack” videos 9pm.

Spin: Chris Eterno DJ; Terp VJ.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-4pm“Lights Out” party 4pm-4am; ; Scotty Dick DJ; free HIV testing & counseling 6-9pm w/TPAN; free HIV testing 9pm-midnight w/CALOR.

Touche: Clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $6 Grey Goose; $3 well; karaoke by Creaoke.

Organizational Events: CALOR: Conexiones social support group 7:30-9:30pm for GB Latino men (25+, Spanish); Conexiones social support group 8-10pm for GB Latino men (25+, Spanish); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 237 (David). Center on Halsted: CMS beginnings group 6:30-8:30pm & SCA group 7-9pm, 773-343-2301; youth volleyball 4-6pm (13-24); 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 8:30am-4:30pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: New Beginnings open meeting 7-8:30pm; Center on Halsted, 2nd floor youth ctr., 3656 N. Halsted; 847-341-5348. Gerber/Hart Library: Open noon-4pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. HBHC: HIV testing 9am-7:30pm, 4025 N. Sheridan Rd.; youth drop-in 6-9pm (12-24); 2861 N. Clark; 773-388-1600. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 12:15pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: Oral HIV testing 10am-3pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

Saturday, August 30

@mosphere: Male dancers.

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots.

Cell Block: Holding cell open w/Jeff; yard open.

Charlie’s: 2-steppin’ & line dancing 9pm-2am w/Michael B DJ; “Nitrogen” after-hours w/LuLu DJ; lights: JT.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; clubroom open 11pm w/Tim (dress code).

Cornelia’s: Ben Hartman 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $12.50 Shiner Bock pitchers; $2.75 Bud Select bottles; $10.25 pot roast sandwich; Ven VJ 6pm; Bobby Marley VJ 10pm.

Dunes Resort/Saugatuck, MI: Labor Day weekend party; thru Sept. 1; Manwatch Dancers perform; Cissy & Wally perform, “Judy Show,” cabaret; David Knapp & Joe Gauthreaux guest DJs.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Long island specials; Tiff DJ.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: Brunch 11am-3pm; Stoli bloody mary specials during brunch; $6 champagne specials (mimosa, raspberry, pomegranate, peach); $4 22 oz. Bud Light draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: Brunch to 3pm; 1st mimosa free, $2 after.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Chicago Beef Dancers; Steve Henderson DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: “Ascent Sat.”; Bacardi specials; Laura B DJ.

Hydrate: DJ; lights: Joe Gillan.

Jackhammer: “Flesh Hungry Dog Show” 10pm-1am; open bar 10pm-midnight; The Joans perform midnight; $20 cover.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 3pm.

Mary’s Attic: $5 frozen slushies; $1 jello shots; Plez DJ 9pm.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/6/8/10:15pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: $3.75 mimosas; sports shown all day.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open 11am-11pm; indoor foodservice 11am-8pm; $12 Stoli lemonade pitchers; $11 domestic pitchers, $13 import; Eddy VJ 11am, Bobby VJ 6pm, Marc VJ 9pm, front; Kevy DJ 9pm, dance floor; lights: DigiDave; $5 cover after 10pm.

Sidetrack: See The Venue at Horseshoe Casino listing below; “Weekend Energy Mix” 8pm.

Spin: DJ; Riley York VJ.

Steamworks: Scotty Dick DJ midnight-6am.

Touche: Clubroom open 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $3 domestic; $5 bombs; guest DJ.

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino/Hammond, IN: Liza Minnelli in concert; benefit for HBHC; reception 5-6pm, Sidetrack, buses depart 6pm; show 8-9:30pm; buses return to Sidetrack 11:3pm; $225/tickets.

Wilde: Brunch 8am-2pm; 3130 N. Broadway; 773-244-0404.

Organizational Events: CALOR: Unidad free drop-in testing 11am-3pm for youth (14-24); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 242 (Christian). Center Center on Halsted: About Face Theatre/youth workshops; “Gay & Straight Together” group 11:30am-1pm; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. Gerber/Hart Library: Open noon-4pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. HBHC: Support group 1:30-2:30pm exploring effects of drugs & alcohol; 2035 N. Sheridan Rd.; 773-388-1600. Leather Archives & Museum: Open noon-3pm; 6418 N. Greenview; 773-761-9200. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 10am; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844.

Sunday, August 31

@mosphere: $1 well/Bud Light draft.

Bucks: BBQ.

Cell Block: $1.50 Miller Lite pints; comedy open mic 7pm w/Marc Peurye.

Charlie’s: $10 top shelf pitchers; euchre 6pm; karaoke 7pm w/Dirty Laundry; after-hours 1am w/LuLu DJ.

Chicago Eagle: $2 house shots; music videos, big screen w/Jim.

Cornelia’s: $6 infused martinis; $5 margarita specials; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $12.50 Shiner Bock pitchers; $2.75 Bud Select bottles; $10.25 pot roast sandwich; Ven VJ 6pm; Bobby Marley VJ 10pm.

Dunes Resort/Saugatuck, MI: Labor Day weekend party; thru Sept. 1; Manwatch Dancers perform; “Porn at the Pool” w/Coltmen Luke Garrett & Mitch Branson; David Knapp & Joe Gauthreaux guest DJs.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Skyy lemonade specials; “Rush St. Revue” show 10pm.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: Brunch 11am-3pm; Stoli bloody mary specials during brunch; $6 champagne specials (mimosa, raspberry, pomegranate, peach); $4 22 oz. Bud Light draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: Brunch to 3pm; 1st mimosa free, $2 after.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Latin night; Brian DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: Karaoke 7-11pm w/Glen DJ; “Industry” night 11pm; $3.50 Smirnoff; Lawrence K DJ.

Hydrate: $3 Bud Light; $4 “You Call Its”; Jeannette DJ.

Jackhammer: $2 Bud/Light; $3 Corona; “Bailar en el Taladro” 11pm w/Rich DJ.

Lucky Horseshoe: Male dancers 3pm.

Mary’s Attic: “Maryoke” w/$3 well & Lite draft.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 2/4pm; thru Sept. 1; 312-509-1500.

North End: $3.75 mimosas; bloody mary bar; softball teams gathering; sports shown all day.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open 11am-10pm; indoor foodservice 11am-4pm; $14 long island pitchers; $13 domestic beer pitchers, $15 premium; double bloody mary specials; “Male Call” 5pm w/Miss Foozie; Bobby VJ 3pm, Kevin VJ 9pm, front; DigiDave DJ 7, Mixmaster F DJ 9pm, dance floor; lights: DigiDave.

Sidetrack: Showtunes 4-9pm; “Backbeat” ’60s-’80s 9pm.

Spin: $10 domestic beer pitchers, $12 import/long island pitchers; Bryan VJ 10pm.

Steamworks: “Spin Cycle” 3-8pm w/DJ; Scotty Dick DJ midnight-6am.

Touche: Beer bust, 50¢ Bud/Light; movie night 10pm.

Velvet Rope/Oak Park: $3 domestic/well; “Homopalooza” variety acts; Just Beth DJ.

Wilde: Brunch 8am-2pm; 3130 N. Broadway; 773-244-0404.

Organizational Events: Alanon: Meeting 2pm for family/friends of alcoholics; 656 W. Barry. Bethlehem United Church of Christ: Worship 10am followed by coffee hour; scripture study 9:15-9:50am; 2750 N. Magnolia; 773-281-6480. Broadway United Methodist Church: Worship service 8:15/10:30am; adult education hour 9:30am; 3344 N. Broadway; 773-348-2679. Center on Halsted: Worship services 11am by Achurch4me MCC, Hoover-Leppen Theatre; Pillar of Love Fellowship Church services 1pm, John Baran Senior Ctr.; Sober Horizons 9-11am; 773-472-6469. CMA: Step study closed meeting 6-7pm; Broadway United Methodist Church, 3338 N. Broadway; 847-341-5348. Episcopal Church of the Atonement: High mass/ sermon 11am; 5749 N. Kenmore; 312-271-2727. Gerber/Hart Library: Open noon-4pm; 1127 W. Granville; 773-381-8030. Grace Baptist Church: Service 6pm; 1020 W. Bryn Mawr; 773-334-9003. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Eucharist 9:30am; 1218 W. Addison; 773-248-1233. HBHC: “Sober Horizons” AA group 9-11:30am; 4025 N. Sheridan; 773-338-1600. Leather Archives & Museum: Open noon-3pm; 6418 N. Greenview; 773-761-9200. MCC of the Fox Valley: Worship service 10:30am; 164 Division St., Elgin; 630-584-4616. MCC/Holy Covenant: Worship service 9/11am; fellowship coffee 10:30am; 9145 Grant Ave., Brookfield; 708-387-1611. New Spirit Community Church: Inclusive worship 11am; fellowship luncheon follows; 542 Scoville, Oak Park; 708-848-5460. 2nd Unitarian Church: Service 9:30/ 11:30am; 656 W. Barry; 773-549-0260. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 8/10am; sung Eucharist 11am; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. SCA: Meeting 7pm; 773-935-3573. WC Gay Naturists: M2M group massage 5:30pm; $10; 773-764-1204.

Monday, September 1, Labor Day

Bucks: $10 Miller pitchers; $13 premium pitchers; $2 schnapps shots; 50¢ off well/domestic.

Cell Block: $3.25 Miller Light/MGD bottles; free pool.

Charlie’s: $2 well/wine/beer; $3 Bacardi; $10 Stoli pitchers; line dance lessons 7pm & country w/Michael B DJ to 7pm; “It’s Just Bingo, Bitch” 11pm w/Teri Yaki & Frida Lay, sponsored by Gay Chicago; after-hours 1am w/Duane DJ.

Cornelia’s: $5 margarita specials; Bobbi Harrison 9pm-midnight.

Crew: $3.75 Stella Artois pints; half-price appetizers 4-6pm (dine-in); chicken wings special.

Encompass Nightclub/Lake Station, IN: Domestic bottle beer special.

Halsted’s Bar & Grill: $5.95 half-pound burger w/fries or tater tots; $4 22 oz. Bud Light draft.

Hamburger Mary’s: $5 margaritas; $1 off Corona bottles; kitchen open to 11pm; see AIDS Care listing below.

Hideaway/Forest Pk.: Ladies night; Brian DJ.

Hunters/Elk Grove: $4 Absolut martinis; $1 shot specials; $15 Jose Cuervo margarita pitchers; $3 Budweiser.

Hydrate: $1 drink specials; Laura B DJ.

Jackhammer: $2 MGD/Miller Lite; free pool.

Lucky Horseshoe: Latin music & male dancers 8pm.

Navy Pier: “Cirque Shanghai Gold” 4/8pm; 312-509-1500.

North End: $1.75 Miller/Lite mugs; virtual sports 9pm; Miller virtual baseball contest, prizes.

Roscoe’s: Sidewalk cafe open noon-10pm; indoor foodservice noon-9pm; $4 Bud/Light bottles; $13 domestic draft pitchers, $15 premium; $12 Stoli pink lemonade pitchers; $6 frozen drinks; martini/manhattan specials, front bar; “You’re the Star Karaoke” 9:30pm w/Honey West, front, prizes; DigiDave VJ 9pm, front; DJ 9pm, dance floor.

Sidetrack: Showtunes 8pm.

Spin: $5 SV vodka & Tommy Bahama rum; free pool; card & board games; Terp VJ.

Steamworks: $14 lockers 8am-4pm; $7/4 hours 9am-1pm.

Sura Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar: California roll special.

Touche: Wrestling/sports shown; $2.50 PBR longnecks; free pizza 8pm.

Organizational Events: CALOR: Unidad social support group 7-9pm for GB men (14-24); 5038 W. Armitage; 773-385-9080, ext. 0 (Quincy). Center on Halsted: Meditation; young men’s discussion group 5:15pm; coming out discussion group 5:15pm; co-ed volleyball 6-9pm; bisexual men’s support group 7-8:30pm, $15; “Gender Qs” 7-8:30pm, $15; 3656 N. Halsted; 773-472-6469. CDPH: Syphilis testing 8:30am-4:30pm; 530 E. 31st St. CMA: Steppin’ in Edgewater closed meeting 7:30-8:45pm; 4226 N. Kenmore; 847-341-5348. HBHC: HIV testing 9am-7:30pm; domestic violence support group 7-8pm for women; 4025 N. Sheridan; 773-388-1600. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Service 6pm; 621 W. Belmont; 773-525-0844. TPAN: “Daytimers” discussion group 10:30am-noon; oral HIV testing 2-8pm; “Spirit Alive” 7:30-9pm; 5537 N. Broadway; 773-989-9400.

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