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Love in the Garden | A Sapphic Dating Social

Name: Love in the Garden | A Sapphic Dating Social
Start: 2026-10-20T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Dorothy

Dorothy

2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Set intentions, pick a flower that matches what you're looking for—casual, long-term, or friends first—and see if sparks fly. This sapphic social at Dorothy pairs in-person connection with a dedicated Tinder profile so you can keep the conversation going after the night ends. Free entry, professional photos, drinks, and a room full of women actually looking to meet someone. Red, white, or black encouraged.

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10:00 PM

Dorothy's resident DJ Ca$h Era brings her open-format mastery to the underground speakeasy every month. With over a decade of experience and a title as Chicago's Best Hip-Hop DJ since 2021, she'll be spinning from 10pm to last call at 2am. Doors open at 6pm with a one-hour happy hour; $10 cover starts at 9:30pm.

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DJ Feature: Mala Vida & Cozmiika

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

10:00 PM

Two Chicago-based selectors bringing their signature blend of cumbia, reggaeton, house, and beyond to Dorothy's underground dance floor. Mala Vida spins vinyl and digital across eight years of sets celebrating tradition and pushing sound forward, while Cozmiika—co-founder of the queer day party Golosa—plays everything from quebradita to dembow. $10 cover at the door starting at 9:30pm; doors open at 6pm.

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Monday, October 12th, 2026

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Halloween comes early when the Lakeside Pride Sax Ensemble takes over Dorothy for an evening of spooky saxophone favorites — think cult classics and modern hits reimagined for the season. Doors open at 6pm, performance at 7pm, and the bar stays open until 11pm. $10 cover at the door.

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Dorothy's monthly queer karaoke night runs the third Friday from 10pm to 2am, hosted by bartender E. Doors open at 6pm, sign-ups start at 9pm, and the singing goes all night — cover free, 21+, and exactly the kind of low-pressure fun that makes a Friday feel like the weekend already.

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