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Fetish Fridays: Rough Trade event flyer

Fetish Fridays: Rough Trade at Jackhammer

Fifth Friday,  - 
ROUGH TRADE—Jackhammer's Fetish Friday event dedicated to our rough and tough, blue collar trade—debuts on June 30th! From 9pm–4am, quarterly on every fifth Friday of the month, hang with us for a night dedicated to our HARD-working patrons. Fetish Friday is a weekly event from 9pm–4am that features rotating themes and parties. Participation in themes is totally optional and accessible to all—from newbies to the more experienced—and intended to encourage guests that are interested in the theme to explore and learn in a safe, LGBTQIA+ environment.

T.G.I.F. event flyer

T.G.I.F. at Sidetrack

Every Friday,  - 
Show tunes from 3-8, then Sidetrack's usual music videos and dance music until 2am.

Rated X event flyer

Rated X at Splash

Every Friday,  - 
With your hosts @youwantzamora @itsveronicapop @sativadiamond and @spinedrag, feat. special guest performers! Get ready because we are about to turn up the heat. Reserve your table at thesplashchicago.com for a complimentary bottle of champagne!!

Friday Night Lights event flyer

Friday Night Lights at Roscoe's

Every Friday,  - 
FRIDAY! Roscoe’s is here to brighten up your night! 🚨Friday ✨Night ✨Lights🚨 We are turning down the house lights & bringing up the stage lights on a slew of local and guest performers, along with our hosts Kara Mel D’Ville & Batty Davis! Roscoe’s makes Fridays a whole lot brighter in Chicago! The show begins at 10PM! 21+

Dog Day event flyer

Dog Day at Sidetrack

First Saturday,  - 
Super Dog-Friendly Tito's Handmade Vodka will have fun doggy swag on hand to pass out to our canine customers. Bring your pooch and come grab a drink and treats. No cover, and no dog required.

Bear Night event flyer

Bear Night at Touche

First Saturday,  - 
Bears, cubs, and otters! Welcoming all hairy or big men.

EggsYZ event flyer

EggsYZ at Roscoe's

Every Saturday,  - 
That's What Roscoe's Calls Brunch! Celebrating all the hits of the 90's and 00's. Come enjoy bottomless mimosas while watching performances by local drag talent as well as some EGG-STRA special guests! Reservations are highly recommended. We’re not EGGS-aggerating! Reservations can be made on OpenTable (link below).

DRAGLICIOUS event flyer

DRAGLICIOUS at Hydrate

Every Saturday,  - 
Come get a taste of some of the best drag in Chicago! DRAGLICIOUS Saturday night drag revue is back every Saturday night! Featuring the Delicious girls of Draglicious! Show at 8 pm Reservations can be made using the button below.

Madonnarama event flyer

Madonnarama at Roscoe's

First Sunday,  - 
Roscoe's monthly all-Madonna video dance party with DJ Riley York. No Cover.

The Real Drag Brunch of Chicago event flyer

The Real Drag Brunch of Chicago at The River Kitchen and Bar

Every Sunday,  - 
Chicago's biggest drag brunch, as seen on Netflix! Voted 8th best drag brunch in the USA by Yelp Recipient of Lakeview's Sunday Funday Award Hosted by Kimberly Summer and Veronica Pop, with gogos and different local drag performers every week. Showtimes at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. $59.95 for food and unlimited mimosas, Bloody Mary's, domestic beer, and all-well cocktails

Sunday Funday event flyer

Sunday Funday at Hydrate

Every Sunday,  - 
Boystown's Official After Brunch Party is on every Sunday! Come out and party with the hottest go-go boys in Chicago and the best beats on the strip! $5 Cover

Sunday Bun-Day event flyer

Sunday Bun-Day at Cell Block

Every Sunday,  - 
LGBT cruising party. No cover. Free clothes check. Find us in the backroom bar at Cell Block in Chicago

Sunday Funday event flyer

Sunday Funday at Sidetrack

Every Sunday,  - 
Showtunes from 4-9 followed by the "Best of Sidetrack" til 2am.

Queen! event flyer

Queen! at Smart Bar

Every Sunday,  - 
Queen is back at SmartBar! A weekly underground house and disco party. Every Sunday at Smart Bar Chicago! Looks STRONGLY encouraged. Resident DJs: Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, and Garret David. Resident Hosts: Lucy Stoole, Jojo Baby, Nico 21+

Musical Monday event flyer

Musical Monday at Sidetrack

Every Monday,  - 
A very popular weekly show tunes and sing along night at Sidetrack. No cover.

OUTspoken event flyer

OUTspoken at Sidetrack

First Tuesday,  - 
Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ Stories, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal LGBTQ stories. Doors to Main and Cherry Bars open at 6pm (arrive early for Main Bar seating) with Stories from 7pm. Sidetrack is open from 3pm-2am Tuesdays. No cover.

Trivia Tuesdays event flyer

Trivia Tuesdays at Sidetrack

Every Tuesday,  - 
Different pop culture themes each week with prizes for winning teams.

Be Our Guest! event flyer

Be Our Guest! at Roscoe's

Every Wednesday,  - 
Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo hosted by Ricky & Tyrone! All your favorite Disney music starts at 7PM! Bingo starts at 7:30PM! Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are recommended. Reservations can be made on OpenTable (link below) Face masks AND proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result within the past 72 hours is required for entry.

Cruise event flyer

Cruise at Jackhammer

Every Wednesday,  - 
Flag it. Find it. Cruise The Hole—Every Wednesday night from 8pm–4am. Grab your hanky and Cruise. No cover

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