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Let the Holiday Season Begin!

Northalsted is Thankful for YOU!

Photo by Bryan Smith

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

The holiday season is in full swing, and Northalsted has everything you need to make it unforgettable! From incredible Black Friday deals and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences to festive food and drink specials, dance nights, and can’t-miss events, the week ahead is packed with excitement. Whether you’re looking to shop ‘til you drop or celebrate with friends, Northalsted is your destination for all the holiday magic.

Looking for the perfect place to unwind as we head into holiday season? Swing by the gayborhood and make a toast. Northalsted is your #1 stop for Thanksgiving Eve cocktail hours and more. Stop by next week for a tasty bite at one of our many top grub spots.

From Thanksgiving themed dance parties to renowned DJs at Hydrate, Scarlet, Progress, to WICKED Showtunes Monday at Sidetrack, we got you covered if you want to get down and dance through the holidays in style!

Get ready for a dazzling week of drag in Northalsted! From high-energy performances to fabulous themed shows, there’s no shortage of entertainment to spice up your Thanksgiving plans. Don’t miss the Thanksgiving-themed drag show at the Kitkat Lounge, where glitter meets gratitude—and you could win tickets to see the one and only Mariah Carey! Join the fun and make this holiday week unforgettable.

Got guests in town this holiday week? Nothing brings family and friends together better than game night! Visit Northalsted for Bingo, Trivia, Karaoke, or some old fashioned video games!

Shop till you drop! Whether you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping or picking up some goodies for yourself, we got so many unique shopping experiences for you to explore this holiday season.

Since you’re the best, you should give yourself a little treat! Get your nails done, schedule your next beard trim, hair cut, unique spa experience or even an adjustment at the chiropractor- Northalsted is your Treat Yourself Headquarters.

Find the Perfect Rental Space for Your Event in Northalsted

Looking for the ideal spot to host your staff holiday party, birthday bash, or special celebration? Northalsted has you covered! Northalsted offers an array of rental spaces to suit any vibe or event size, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.

A Space for Every Style

Northalsted is known for its eclectic energy, and its event spaces reflect just that! Whether you’re envisioning a cozy, low-key setting or a lively venue with a party atmosphere, there’s a spot here for you. Choose from:

Chic lounges with stylish decor for an upscale holiday party.
Casual bars and pubs perfect for a laid-back team gathering.
Large banquet halls ideal for big groups or formal celebrations.
Private rooms tailored to intimate dinners or cocktail events.

Small to Large Spaces Available

Whether your guest list includes 10 close friends or your entire company, Northalsted’s venues are ready to accommodate. Many locations offer customizable setups and packages to make your event planning stress-free.

The Ideal Location

Located in the heart of Chicago, Northalsted is easily accessible, with plenty of nearby dining, entertainment, and parking options. Plus, the welcoming, inclusive vibe of the neighborhood guarantees your event will be one to remember.

Book Your Event Today!

Spaces fill up quickly, especially during the holiday season. Don’t wait—explore Northalsted’s unique rental spaces now and secure your spot for your next unforgettable event.

Event Rental Space Options:

Your Guide to Northalsted Thanksgiving

Northalsted is Thankful for YOU!

This Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude to all the amazing patrons who make our neighborhood so vibrant and welcoming.

Northalsted is the perfect destination for holiday cheer, unique shopping, and delicious dining experiences. Whether you’re planning a night out at lively bars, indulging in festive meals at top-rated restaurants, or finding one-of-a-kind gifts at local boutiques, Northalsted has something for everyone. From pre-Thanksgiving festivities to weekend events, explore all the reasons why Northalsted should be your go-to spot this holiday season.

Don’t skip the turkey this year! Northalsted has you covered with an abundance of holiday meal options! Whether you’re planning a cozy traditional holiday dinner at home, need catering for a gathering, or want to enjoy a meal at one of our many restaurants, you have options!

Looking for the perfect place to unwind as we head into holiday season? Swing by the gayborhood and make a toast. Northalsted is your #1 stop for Thanksgiving Eve cocktail hours and more.

From Thanksgiving themed dance parties to renowned DJs at Hydrate, Scarlet, Progress, to WICKED Showtunes Monday at Sidetrack, we got you covered if you want to get down and dance through the holidays in style!

Get ready for a dazzling week of drag in Northalsted! From high-energy performances to fabulous themed shows, there’s no shortage of entertainment to spice up your Thanksgiving plans. Don’t miss the Thanksgiving-themed drag show at the Kitkat Lounge, where glitter meets gratitude—and you could win tickets to see the one and only Mariah Carey! Join the fun and make this holiday week unforgettable.

Got guests in town this Thanksgiving week? Nothing brings family and friends together better than game night! Visit Northalsted for Bingo, Trivia, Karaoke, or some old fashioned video games!

Shop till you drop! Whether you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping or picking up some goodies for yourself, we got so many unique shopping experiences for you to explore this holiday season.

Since you’re the best, you should give yourself a little treat! Get your nails done, schedule your next beard trim, hair cut, unique spa experience or even an adjustment at the chiropractor- Northalsted is your Treat Yourself Headquarters.

Holiday Season Has Arrived in Northalsted

Photo by Sidetrack

It’s beginning to look a lot like holiday season in Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood…Someone wake up Mariah, we have a huge to-do list to tackle.

This November, we’re thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of seasonal activities, unique shopping experiences, and community events that highlight the warmth and creativity of the gayborhood. From cozy cafés and locally crafted cocktails to arts events and holiday festivities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a weekend stroll, looking to support local businesses, or gearing up for a festive night out, Northalsted is your go-to destination for fall fun. Let’s make it a season to remember!

In Northalsted, game night is every night! From the thrill of Bingo night to the challenge of themed trivia, there’s always something to test your skills and knowledge. Plus, don’t miss the retro arcade fun at Replay, where you can relive the classics while enjoying a drink with friends. With so many game options available every week, Northalsted is the ultimate playground for both casual and competitive gamers!

Around every corner in Northalsted, you can find a spot to see the incredible spectacle Chicago drag has to offer! Whether you’re going to a watch party, supporting your favorites in a friendly competition, or just want to support local drag, come on down to the strip and get your tips ready for our kings and queens!

Sing us a song at one of our many karaoke nights in the Gayborhood. Bop into Replay for their weekly Wednesday night karaoke or kick off your weekend at Lark with even more Karaoke.

Start your weekend mornings off right in Northalsted with everyone’s favorite meal! Our restaurants are offering enticing food specials, bottomless mimosas, and the iconic drag brunch. Whether it’s a weekly tradition or you are treating yourself, brunch on our block is tastier than ever!

Shake your groove thing this weekend to Power Hours from your favorite artists, guest DJs, theme nights, and more all up and down our favorite block!

Hungry for more? Stop in to one of our many restaurants for dinner or a quick bite with deals you cannot beat! Northalsted offers a wide range of cuisine options that not only caters to our typical weekend visitors but also to our weekday night owls, industry workers and more.

Sales, packages, and deals are sprouting up everywhere this week! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon!

Time to Get Together In Northalsted

Photo by Jessie Ventura

In all kinds of weather, we all stick together in Northalsted.

This November, we’re thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of seasonal activities, unique shopping experiences, and community events that highlight the warmth and creativity of the gayborhood. From cozy cafés and locally crafted cocktails to arts events and holiday festivities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a weekend stroll, looking to support local businesses, or gearing up for a festive night out, Northalsted is your go-to destination for fall fun. Let’s make it a season to remember!

In Northalsted, game night is every night! From the thrill of Bingo night to the challenge of themed trivia, there’s always something to test your skills and knowledge. Plus, don’t miss the retro arcade fun at Replay, where you can relive the classics while enjoying a drink with friends. With so many game options available every week, Northalsted is the ultimate playground for both casual and competitive gamers!

Around every corner in Northalsted, you can find a spot to see the incredible spectacle Chicago drag has to offer! Whether you’re going to a watch party, supporting your favorites in a friendly competition, or just want to support local drag, come on down to the strip and get your tips ready for our kings and queens!

Sing us a song at one of our many karaoke nights in the Gayborhood. Bop into Replay for their weekly Wednesday night karaoke or kick off your weekend at Lark with even more Karaoke.

Start your weekend mornings off right in Northalsted with everyone’s favorite meal! Our restaurants are offering enticing food specials, bottomless mimosas, and the iconic drag brunch. Whether it’s a weekly tradition or you are treating yourself, brunch on our block is tastier than ever!

Shake your groove thing this weekend to Power Hours from your favorite artists, guest DJs, theme nights, and more all up and down our favorite block!

Hungry for more? Stop in to one of our many restaurants for dinner or a quick bite with deals you cannot beat! Northalsted offers a wide range of cuisine options that not only caters to our typical weekend visitors but also to our weekday night owls, industry workers and more.

Sales, packages, and deals are sprouting up everywhere this week! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon!

Hello November!

Photo by Northalsted Business Alliance

As autumn settles in, our neighborhood transforms with vibrant fall colors and crisp air, setting the perfect scene for exploring all Northalsted has to offer. This November, we’re thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of seasonal activities, unique shopping experiences, and community events that highlight the warmth and creativity of the gayborhood. From cozy cafés and locally crafted cocktails to arts events and holiday festivities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a weekend stroll, looking to support local businesses, or gearing up for a festive night out, Northalsted is your go-to destination for fall fun. Let’s make it a season to remember!

In Northalsted, game night is every night! From the thrill of Bingo night to the challenge of themed trivia, there’s always something to test your skills and knowledge. Plus, don’t miss the retro arcade fun at Replay, where you can relive the classics while enjoying a drink with friends. With so many game options available every week, Northalsted is the ultimate playground for both casual and competitive gamers!

Around every corner in Northalsted, you can find a spot to see the incredible spectacle Chicago drag has to offer! Whether you’re going to a watch party, supporting your favorites in a friendly competition, or just want to support local drag, come on down to the strip and get your tips ready for our kings and queens!

Sing us a song at one of our many karaoke nights in the Gayborhood. Bop into Replay for their weekly Wednesday night karaoke or kick off your weekend at Lark with even more Karaoke.

Start your weekend mornings off right in Northalsted with everyone’s favorite meal! Our restaurants are offering enticing food specials, bottomless mimosas, and the iconic drag brunch. Whether it’s a weekly tradition or you are treating yourself, brunch on our block is tastier than ever!

Shake your groove thing this weekend to Power Hours from your favorite artists, guest DJs, theme nights, and more all up and down our favorite block!

Hungry for more? Stop in to one of our many restaurants for dinner or a quick bite with deals you cannot beat! Northalsted offers a wide range of cuisine options that not only caters to our typical weekend visitors but also to our weekday night owls, industry workers and more.

Sales, packages, and deals are sprouting up everywhere this week! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon!

Let’s GO, GHOULS!

HH23 Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade Del Nakamura 15 (2)

Photo by Del Nakamura

Join us for Northalsted’s Family Trick or Treat Day on October 26! From 11 AM to 1 PM, businesses along North Halsted Street will be handing out tricks and treats to kids and families in costume. It’s a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween with the community, so grab your costume and come out for a spooky good time!

Check Out Participating Locations

Boo! Did we scare you? Gay Do312 and Northalsted Business Alliance have teamed up to make this Halloween season even more thrilling! Check out the Haunted Halsted Supersized Sweepstakes to win a meet & greet with Dragula stars Auntie Heroine, aurora Gozmic, and Scylla at the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade on 10/31. Plus, a ton of $50 gift cards from LGBTQ+ businesses in the neighborhood!

The spook-tacular Annual Haunted Halsted Parade has resurrected from the shadows, ready to cast its spell over Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood this All Hallow’s Eve! Join Northalsted in our ghoulish gala, marking the most spine-chilling holiday of them all. Show off your cookiest, scariest, and most creative costumes and enter the cryptic costume contest, or simply revel in the parade that is simply to DIE for. Registration for the Costume Contest is now open and absolutely FREE. Don’t miss this bewitching spectacle!

Think you got what it takes to Haunt Halsted? Register for the Halloween Costume Contest and walk the parade with all the goblins and ghouls of Chicago. Click below to get registered or register on-site before the parade kick-off at Belmont and Halsted Street right at 6:30 p.m.

Nobody loves Halloween like Northalsted. Check out these Halloween themed events and specials happening in Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood leading up to, and ON Halloween Night. We got you, boo. From spooky-themed dance parties and thrilling “Scaryoke” to the crowd-favorite Beetlejuice Drag Brunch and Horror Trivia, there’s something for everyone.

In Northalsted, game night is every night! From the thrill of Bingo night to the challenge of themed trivia, there’s always something to test your skills and knowledge. Plus, don’t miss the retro arcade fun at Replay, where you can relive the classics while enjoying a drink with friends. With so many game options available every week, Northalsted is the ultimate playground for both casual and competitive gamers!

Around every corner in Northalsted, you can find a spot to see the incredible spectacle Chicago drag has to offer! Whether you’re going to a watch party, supporting your favorites in a friendly competition, or just want to support local drag, come on down to the strip and get your tips ready for our kings and queens!

Sing us a song at one of our many karaoke nights in the Gayborhood. Bop into Replay for their weekly Wednesday night karaoke or kick off your weekend at Lark with even more Karaoke.

Start your weekend mornings off right in Northalsted with everyone’s favorite meal! Our restaurants are offering enticing food specials, bottomless mimosas, and the iconic drag brunch. Whether it’s a weekly tradition or you are treating yourself, brunch on our block is tastier than ever!

Shake your groove thing this weekend to Power Hours from your favorite artists, guest DJs, theme nights, and more all up and down our favorite block!

Hungry for more? Stop in to one of our many restaurants for dinner or a quick bite with deals you cannot beat! Northalsted offers a wide range of cuisine options that not only caters to our typical weekend visitors but also to our weekday night owls, industry workers and more.

Sales, packages, and deals are sprouting up everywhere this week! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon!

Let the Halloweek Events BEGIN!

Halloweek is here, and Northalsted is ready to celebrate the start of all things Halloween in Chicago’s proudest neighborhood! From spooky-themed dance parties and thrilling “Scaryoke” to the crowd-favorite Beetlejuice Drag Brunch and Horror Trivia, there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget to bring your furry friends to kick off the festivities with our Lakeview Pup Crawl this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get ready for a week of fun, frights, and fabulousness in the heart of Northalsted!

Photo by Del Nakamura

Bring your pooch out in their best Halloween costume to strut their stuff along North Halsted for treats, giveaways & prizes from Aldine to Cornelia (3300 N. to 3400 N. Halsted)! Stop at our Miss Foozie photobooth for professional holiday pic. Have brunch on Lark’s awesome patio at 3441 N. Halsted, which will be open for all dogs. At 2pm Miss Foozie will be hosting a raffle drawing and fun Q&A to win prizes. Your $10 registration for each dog is your entry for a raffle prize, you need not be present to win.

Boo! Did we scare you? Gay Do312 and Northalsted Business Alliance have teamed up to make this Halloween season even more thrilling! Check out the Haunted Halsted Supersized Sweepstakes to win a meet & greet with Dragula stars Auntie Heroine, aurora Gozmic, and Scylla at the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade on 10/31. Plus, a ton of $50 gift cards from LGBTQ+ businesses in the neighborhood!

The spook-tacular Annual Haunted Halsted Parade has resurrected from the shadows, ready to cast its spell over Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood this All Hallow’s Eve! Join Northalsted in our ghoulish gala, marking the most spine-chilling holiday of them all. Show off your cookiest, scariest, and most creative costumes and enter the cryptic costume contest, or simply revel in the parade that is simply to DIE for. Registration for the Costume Contest is now open and absolutely FREE. Don’t miss this bewitching spectacle!

Join us for Northalsted’s Haunted Halsted Family Trick-or-Treat event on October 26th from 11 AM to 1 PM! This festive celebration invites families to explore our vibrant community while collecting treats from local businesses adorned with spooky decorations. Costumed kiddos can enjoy a safe and family-friendly atmosphere filled with fun and excitement. Whether you’re a little ghost, goblin, or witch, there’s something for everyone at this event. Come ready for a hauntingly good time and make unforgettable memories on Halsted! Don’t forget to bring your trick-or-treat bags! 🎃👻✨

Do you have what it takes to rise from the grave and become the ultimate final ghoul? Join us for a night of frightful fun at Splash for the annual Final Cut Northalsted Drag Competition on October 24 at 9 p.m.! Unleash your inner monster and showcase your most bewitching drag performances, because all forms of drag are welcome. But beware: only the spookiest, most spellbinding acts will make the final cut! Don’t miss your chance to compete in this chilling celebration of talent and creativity. Gather your courage and register to join us—if you dare!

In Northalsted, game night is every night! From the thrill of Bingo night to the challenge of themed trivia, there’s always something to test your skills and knowledge. Plus, don’t miss the retro arcade fun at Replay, where you can relive the classics while enjoying a drink with friends. With so many game options available every week, Northalsted is the ultimate playground for both casual and competitive gamers!

Around every corner in Northalsted, you can find a spot to see the incredible spectacle Chicago drag has to offer! Whether you’re going to a watch party, supporting your favorites in a friendly competition, or just want to support local drag, come on down to the strip and get your tips ready for our kings and queens!

Sing us a song at one of our many karaoke nights in the Gayborhood. Bop into Replay for their weekly Wednesday night karaoke or kick off your weekend at Lark with even more Karaoke.

Start your weekend mornings off right in Northalsted with everyone’s favorite meal! Our restaurants are offering enticing food specials, bottomless mimosas, and the iconic drag brunch. Whether it’s a weekly tradition or you are treating yourself, brunch on our block is tastier than ever!

Shake your groove thing this weekend to Power Hours from your favorite artists, guest DJs, theme nights, and more all up and down our favorite block!

Hungry for more? Stop in to one of our many restaurants for dinner or a quick bite with deals you cannot beat! Northalsted offers a wide range of cuisine options that not only caters to our typical weekend visitors but also to our weekday night owls, industry workers and more.

Sales, packages, and deals are sprouting up everywhere this week! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon!

This Week is a Marathon! Come Run to Northalsted 🏃💨

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Welcome to the Northalsted Business Alliance Weekly Newsletter! Whether you’re up for a fabulous drag brunch, trying your luck at bingo, belting out your favorite tunes at karaoke, or dancing the night away to the hottest DJ beats, we’ve got something for everyone. The Chicago Marathon is this Sunday, so come grab a spot to watch the runners or come cool down with us afterward! Join us and make the most of all the fun activities happening right here in Northalsted!