Progress Bar
About Progress Bar
Progress Bar is Boystown's art-forward LGBTQ+ drag bar on Halsted with nightly DJ sets, weekly themed events, and a rotating roster of resident drag performers that has made it one of Chicago's most essential queer nightlife stops since 2013.
Happy Hour Deals
Monday Industry Night
Wednesday drag shows
Thursday Snatched drag night
Friday FLOW! reggaeton and Latin pop night
DJs on weekends
Details
Address
3359 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60657
Hours
Mon – Fri5pm – 2am
Sat3pm – 3am
Sun1pm – 2am
Cuisine
Gay Bar / Drag Bar
Phone
Website
What's Here
Progress Bar FAQs
Does Progress Bar have happy hour?
Yes. Current deals at Progress Bar include Monday Industry Night; Wednesday drag shows, plus 3 more listed on this page. Deal information last verified Oct 2026 — confirm with the venue before you go, as times change often.
What are Progress Bar's hours?
Progress Bar is open Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 3pm-3am, Sun 1pm-2am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Where is Progress Bar located?
Progress Bar is at 3359 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60657 in the Boystown neighborhood, Chicago. Call (773) 697-9268.