Reunion
On Thursdays, a live band plays ’til 11 p.m., when a hip-hop DJ takes over. On Saturdays, dance to house and hip-hop. $5 Thursdays; $10 Saturdays. 811 W. Lake St. 312-491-9600.
Crobar
Anthem Sundays, one of the city’s most popular gay dance nights, usually attracts about 1,000. This week, it coincides with an Oscars viewing party. Nosh on appetizers while watching the show, then stay for the Red Carpet Ball and dance to tracks spun by DJ DeMarko. 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday. Free before 11 p.m.; $5 after. 1543 N. Kingsbury St. 312-266-1900.
Big Wig
This Sunday, Blender presents Babylonian Carnival, a “dress-up” affair with a wrestling pit, fishing pond and dancing to DJ Gigglebyte. The event also is a benefit for the Women in the Director’s Chair International Film and Video Festival. Drink specials include $2 PBRs and $3 Maker’s Mark shots. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. 1551 W. Division St. 773-235-9100.
Rancho Luna del Caribe
Check out “Explosion Sundays,” an 18-and-over party featuring a drag show and DJs Caliente and Eclipse spinning Spanish tracks. 8 p.m. $5. 2554 W. Diversey Pkwy. 773-772-9333.
