Speculative Book Club: "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

Nightly variety shows at Chicago's original drag lounge — the Kit Kat Divas take the stage in an Art Deco space with immersive visuals and velvet-draped stages. Elevated dining by Chef Chelsea Poe, signature craft cocktails, and a room that knows how to celebrate. Shows start at 6:30pm Tuesday through Thursday.

A private, closed-door session for LGBTQ+ men in Cell Block's backroom. Doors open at 6:30, but you must be present by 7:30 to participate—no exceptions. This is a members-only gathering designed for connection and exploration in a discreet, consensual space. $25 entry.

Twinka Masala's newest queer open mic night launches at Dorothy for Pride Month. Grab the rhinestone mic and share what's on your mind — poetry, comedy, stories, songs, whatever moves you. The kind of intimate underground space where people actually listen, and the crowd gets it.

Trivia night gets a drag makeover at Meeting House Tavern — expect witty questions, rotating drag performers keeping the energy high, and a room full of people who actually know how to have fun on a Tuesday. It's the midweek reset the neighborhood didn't know it needed.

Tuesday night poker at 2Bears is where the regulars show up for cards, cheap drinks, and the kind of low-key competition that keeps things interesting without taking itself too seriously. It's the neighborhood spot doing what it does best — giving you a reason to get out on a weeknight and actually have a good time.

Tuesday nights at Sidetrack mean free trivia hosted by Stew at 8pm, followed by a night of pop favorite music videos that keep the energy going until 2am. It's the kind of reliably fun midweek thing that builds a regular crowd — show up with a team, test your pop culture knowledge, and stick around for the videos.