Labor Day Weekend | End of Summer | Northalsted Chicago Events & Things to Do | Lakeview | LGBTQ | Bars | Restaurants | Brunch
Hard to believe summer is winding down! It certainly will be one to remember! But what to do this weekend? Check out our list of 22 Labor Day weekend glam-tivities in Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood.
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AJI OMAKASE
New! An intimate Japanese culinary experience for your senses. A 14 course meal perfectly complimented with great music, ambiance, charming service and sourced in quality, seasonality, and freshness. With different items and combinations being served everyday, no two experiences will be the same.
Led by executive chef Kristian Cho and Matthew Baluyut, AJI’s culinary team brings over three decades of sushi experience in some of the most prestigious restaurants. By combining a passion for sushi and a dedication to service, AJI delivers a menu that challenges your tastebuds and comforts you on the banks of Japan at the same time.
AMORE SUSHI
New! A Japanese restaurant aiming to bring you a unique sushi experience by sourcing the freshest ingredients possible. Also Ramen & vegetarian/vegan options. BYOB.

CELL BLOCK
Saturday, September 3: Labor Day Weekend LOAD (Lights Off And Dance) w/ Chris Mercier and Ryan Willing
Sunday, September 4: Labor Day Sunday Bun-Day – Pro Shop

CRISPY CHICKS
Saturday and Sunday: Late Night Chicks – Lesbian & Queer Focused Party
DREW’S ON HALSTED
Friday, September 2nd: Crooner Antonio Duca serenades guests
Sunday, September 4th: Brian Felder sings broadway classics

DS TEQUILA CO.
Saturdays and Sundays 11am-3pm. Join us for our weekend boozy brunch featuring mimosa mugs and tex-mex brunch menu. Reservations are highly recommended as we fill up quickly during brunch hours. Perfect for large groups!
$24.95 mimosa package with the purchase of any entrée.

EGOIST UNDERWEAR
Summer Sale up to 71% off, end 9/5/22

ELIXIR LOUNGE
Every Sunday: House of the Dragon Viewing Party – 8pm

FLIPSIGI
New in Northalsted, authentic Filipino flavors including Brunch Wrap Supreme fried egg | 3 cheeses | avocado | iceberg lettuce | tomatoes | chicharrones | banana ketchup. This item takes about 10-15 min to prepare.
Photo by @windycityeatery

HAN TRAINING
Friday, September 2nd: Gentle Stretching w/ Noam Greene 6-6:45pm


HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB
Friday, September 2nd: Unfriendly Black Hotties Presents “Welcome to the Dollhaus”
Saturday, September 3rd: CALAGNA Live at Hydrate 11pm-5am
KIT KAT LOUNGE
Friday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 3rd: Kit Kat Lounge Presents Lila Star Saturday
September 3rd: Divalicious Brunch with Kelly Preston
Sunday, September 4th: Kit Kat Lounge Presents Shantel D’Marco and Kelly Preston

LARK
The Dolly Brunch starring Pixel performing Dolly Parton Favorites 11am-3pm

LUCKY HORSESHOE LOUNGE
Friday, September 2nd: Secret Celebrity RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party 7pm

MENS ROOM CHICAGO
End of Summer Sale – 30% off Singlets, 25% off Swimwear, 20% off Tanks/Tees/Shorts, 15% off Hats, 10% off Socks

THE NORTH END
It’s back to College Football season! Games start tonight at 7pm CST. We will be showing all of the Saturday games starting with B1G noon kickoff and ending with PAC 10 After Dark games! It’s gonna be a great weekend!
PINK RHINO TATTOO
Expert tattoo & piercings, now at Halsted & Cornelia.


ROSCOE’S TAVERN
Friday, September 2nd: F#ck It Up Fridays starting at 10:30pm
Saturday, September 3rd: EggsYZ Brunch with Host Korra Nation 12pm-4pm
SCARLET
Friday, September 2nd: No Skips – Megan Thee Stallion Traumazine 8:30pm-9:30pm DJ Martin at Scarlet 10pm-2am
Saturday, September 3rd: Party Like It’s 2000 Pop Edition 8pm-11pm DJ Ca$h Era 11pm
Sunday, September 4th: No Skips: Beyonce Birthday Celebration, Every Beyonce Album 2pm-2am
SIDETRACK
Friday: TGIF Showtunes, RuPaul Viewing Party
Saturday: Dog Day Saturday Afternoon
Sunday: Sunday Funday Show Tunes
Monday: Musical Monday Show Tunes

STARBUCKS
Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew now available! Mobile order & pay!

SPLASH
Sunday, September 4: Soaked The Drag Brunch Experience 1pm

STEAMWORKS
Friday, September 2: Friday Night @ the Baths 10pm-4am
Saturday, September 3: Daddy Issues with DJ J-Daddy 11:45pm-6am
Sunday, September 4: Sunday Service with DJ Club Chow & DJ Alex Cabot 2pm-8pm

WINGSTOP
New Chicken Sandwich! Crispy, juicy chicken sandwich in flavors: Hot Honey Rub, Atomic, Spicy Korean, Garlic Parmesan, Louisiana Rub, Hawaiian, Mango Habanero, Mild, Plain, Cajun, Hickory Smoked Rub.