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Saturday and Sunday mornings at Kit Kat Club belong to drag, bottomless mimosas, and Broadway energy. The Kit Kat Divas perform while you settle in with brunch — two seatings at 11am and 1:30pm give you flexibility to show up,...
Saturday afternoons at SoFo Tap belong to the pups and their people—a weekly dog-friendly hangout where you bring your four-legged friend, grab a good drink, and settle in with a genuinely welcoming crowd. Free treats for the dogs, cheap drinks...
A therapeutic yoga session designed to calm the mind, reduce stress, and build strength and stamina. Whether you're just starting out or you've been practicing for years, you'll find your balance here. Free for those 40+, mats provided.
The monthly Pokémon GO hangout where trainers actually show up to raid together, trade, and grab drinks without the awkwardness. Hosted by Flops at Meeting House Tavern, it's free, laid-back, and welcomes everyone from competitive players to folks just getting...
BearUnion's afternoon play party takes over Cell Block's backroom — a space designed for the bear community to connect, explore, and have a good time together. Tickets required; grab yours online or at the door. 21+ with valid ID.
A night built for connection and chemistry at SoFo Tap — bears, cubs, otters, chasers, and admirers come together for a social, flirty evening with music by Tracy McKenzie. Nine PM to three AM, free entry, and the kind of...
A glowing night built for pups, handlers, gear enthusiasts, and everyone who gets the scene. The Kennel's neon special edition brings the energy and community that makes Jackhammer's leather and alternative space so magnetic — expect music, themed gear, and...
A sweaty, unapologetic house music dance party where the only rule is to let loose. Blu 9 and Swan are behind the decks spinning the kind of dirty, propulsive beats that make you forget everything else. Free clothes check means...
Andersonville's pop forward dance party turns up the heat with bold hooks and dirty beats from pop's most fearless icons. This is peak summer energy—feral, unapologetic, and all bangers. Grab your crew, let your bad side out, and dance like...
Forty years of pop perfection in one night. Dorothy POP brings the biggest Top 40 hits from 1986 to 2026 to the dance floor—expect the songs that defined decades, performances that hit different, and a room full of people who...
Free hot dogs, cold drinks, and an easy Sunday hang at the SoFo Tap. Noon to 3pm every week — the kind of low-key afternoon that doesn't require a plan, just show up and settle in. Perfect for bears, bear...
PFLAG Chicago brings together parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ people for connection, support, and community. Meeting monthly at Center on Halsted, this is where people show up to listen, share, and remind each other that love and acceptance are...
Hydrate's Sunday afternoon party is the neighborhood's best reason to start the weekend early — a packed dance floor, resident DJs spinning all the hits, and a crowd that knows how to have a genuinely good time. It's the kind...
Disco heat meets backroom energy when Dicksco takes over Sunday Bunday. DJ Austin James and Nevin are spinning, the Sunday Bunday crew is hosting, and Cell Block's got the vibe dialed in. No cover, free coat check, 21+ only.
Two years of queer disco sleaze at its finest. All-vinyl disco upstairs with resident DJ Connie Kway-Lewd, plus a special 7-8:30pm performance from the absurd and glamorous Haus of C*m. Downstairs, guest DJ Inés brings deep disco and cosmic funk....
No cover, no pressure, just a Sunday night to actually meet people. Dorothy's basement is packed with queer singles who showed up for the same reason you did — to see who's worth talking to. Low-key vibe, good drinks, and...
Sunday night poker at Meeting House Tavern — low-key, social, and exactly the kind of thing that keeps regulars coming back. Bring your friends, your strategy, and your best poker face. Games start at 7pm.
Ready to get involved with Chicago's largest LGBTQ+ community center? This orientation walks you through volunteer opportunities across health services, youth programs, cultural events, and more. Whether you've got a few hours a month or want to make it a...
Sundays at SoFo Tap mean grabbing the mic and taking the stage for a night of big vocals, bold energy, and a crowd that's genuinely here for it. From country favorites to power ballads, anything goes—just bring the confidence. Hosted...
Late-night dancing and DJ sets at Hydrate's signature Sunday event. The dance floor fills up as the night deepens, with a crowd that knows how to keep the energy going well past midnight. If you're looking for a reliably packed,...
Every Monday, trans folks can stop by Chicago House for free, judgment-free support with real practical help — housing navigation, employment services, medical referrals, and more. It's a space built specifically for trans community, where you can get connected to...
Monday nights at the SoFo Tap are your antidote to the work week — cheap drinks ($5 call-its), 90s and 00s music videos spinning all night, and a room full of people who get why Mondays need a proper reset....
An intimate evening of tender, fierce, and unapologetically queer poetry celebrating dezireé a. brown's debut collection. This is the kind of night that reminds you why poetry matters — raw, honest voices in a room full of people who get...
Monday nights at 2Bears belong to the regulars who show up for free trivia, cheap drinks, and the kind of banter that keeps people coming back. It's unpretentious, reliably fun, and exactly what a neighborhood bar should do well —...
Late-night karaoke for pop stars, divas, and anyone ready to take the stage and make it theirs. Every Monday from midnight to 3:30am at 2Bears Tavern Uptown, hosted by Tyler Hall, Tyler Meyer, and Andrew. Free to attend—just show up...
Lunch and conversation for adults 60+ every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through the City of Chicago's Golden Diner's Program. A standing gathering where regulars know each other's names and the food is always warm. Simple, reliable, and exactly what a...
Tuesdays are for deals at the Kitty—$8 glasses of wine, $10 martinis and craft cocktails, and $9 appetizers that actually taste good. Drinks start flowing at 4pm, food joins the party at 5pm. The kind of happy hour that makes...
Venus brings tarot readings infused with mediumship and spell work to Dorothy's underground space — the kind of intimate, mystical evening that feels like a secret only your closest friends know about. Four hours to get a reading, connect with...
Nightly variety performances at Chicago's original drag show lounge — the Kit Kat Divas take the stage in an Art Deco room that's equal parts glamorous and intimate. Elevated dining by Chef Chelsea Poe, craft cocktails, and a rotating lineup...
Tuesday nights at Meeting House Tavern belong to the trivia regulars who show up for brain-teasing questions, cheap drinks, and the kind of competitive camaraderie that only a bar league can deliver. It's the perfect midweek reset for anyone who...
