And just like that, Market Days has come and gone! We want to express our sincere gratitude to all our amazing vendors, sponsors, performers, event team, and attendees who made this Market Days one to remember. But guess what? The fun in Northalsted has NOT stopped! You won’t believe the exciting things happening in our businesses this week. Check out the updates below and make sure to spend some time in Chicago’s Proudest neighborhood!
Photo of DJ Nina Flowers by Steven Koch
Music trailblazer Big Freedia is headlining Northalsted Market Days (August 10-11th) and we’ve teamed up with Gay Do312 for a sickening sweepstakes across Chicago’s proudest neighborhood. This is your chance to win Big Freedia’s Bounce Across Northalsted to good times going all summer long with goodies from some of the LGBTQ+ businesses in Northalsted.
Enter to win a signed merch pack from Big Freedia, and $50 gift cards from Elixir Lounge, Hydrate, Kit Kat Lounge, Lark, Sidetrack, and Replay Lakeview.
Welcome to the Northalsted Business Alliance Weekly Newsletter! Get ready for another week filled with excitement and entertainment in our vibrant neighborhood. 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. Join us and make the most of all the fun activities happening right here in Northalsted! Click the category banner for a full list of happenings.
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!
If there’s one thing that we absolutely love in Northalsted, it’s Brunch. Scratch that- make it DRAG brunch. Drag yourself to brunch this weekend at one of the many infamous Drag Brunch hot spots in Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood.
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.
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.
Fundraisers, drag shows, and theme nights, OH MY! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon!
