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Sunday night Texas Hold'em at Meeting House Tavern — free, beginner-friendly, and zero pressure. Slide in for low-stakes cards, laughs, and a room full of people who actually know how to have a good time. Learn the ropes, meet table friends, compete for prizes, and score bonus chips when you bring someone new. No gambling, no stress, just a damn good game night.

The circus rolls into Dorothy for a night of pure spectacle — puppetry, buffoonery, sex appeal, and just enough delightful chaos to keep things interesting. This is the kind of event that reminds you why you love this community: weird, bold, unapologetically fun, and designed for everyone who's ever wanted to see a lesbian circus.

Sunday nights at SoFo Tap belong to anyone with a mic and the guts to use it. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, Bearaoke is a night of big vocals, bold energy, and a crowd that's genuinely here for it—whether you're belting out country favorites, power ballads, or whatever else you've got in you. Bring the confidence; the bear community will bring the cheers. Free, 9pm to 1am.

The party doesn't stop when the sun goes down — Sidetrack's late-night Sunday keeps the dance floor packed with high-energy music and a crowd that's ready to keep going. It's the perfect way to stretch out the weekend before Monday shows up.

Every Sunday night after 10pm, Hydrate shifts into high gear with a rotating mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today's hottest hits. VJ George G keeps the visuals sharp while the dance floor fills up with people who know how to make a Sunday night count. No cover, cheap Bud Lights, and a room that gets better as the night goes on.

A free, judgment-free weekly drop-in for trans and non-binary folks at Center on Halsted. No appointment needed — just show up and connect with real, practical support including housing navigation, employment services, legal help with name changes and discrimination cases, medical referrals, and more. As the Midwest's first comprehensive one-stop resource designed specifically for the trans community, TransSafe connects you with people and resources that actually understand what you're navigating.