Dorothy

Six local drag artists performing two numbers each that bring them genuine joy — whether it's a long-time favorite or a debut they can't wait to share. Produced by Ryder Knight, Chicago's sluttiest glam rockstar and trans drag king, this...

Shelli Nicole hosts the monthly screening series that gives queer films the bar night they deserve. This month: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Doors open at 6pm for happy hour, screening starts at 7pm, and there's an intermission...

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...

Slugface Productions brings their brand of vicious, absurd comedy back to Dorothy with seven alternative comedians ready to bare their teeth. Maison Monroe, Femme De Violette, Devin Jeong Wright, Madeleine Libman, Natalie Freisinger, Taylor Meredith, and Kristi Durkin take the...

The Velvet Vixens and a killer lineup of Chicago burlesque performers are bringing Halloween heat to Dorothy—think fierce femmes, spooky seduction, and a certain Rocky Horror tradition creeping out of the shadows. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. $20 general...

Halloween is for the sapphic singles — and this party proves it. Costumes are mandatory, the DJ is spinning, and there's a costume contest with a real prize waiting. Spooky icebreaker games, a confessional booth for making out, and drink...

Chicago-based DJ JINX'D brings her energetic queer sound to Dorothy's underground dance floor for a four-hour set that runs from 10pm to 2am. Known for her residency at Chicago's largest monthly witch market and her work in the city's small...

A monthly pop dance party for lesbians and sapphics at Dorothy's subterranean lesbian bar. Scissor hosts with DJ Memoirs spinning feel-good pop hits, followed by performances from Scissor, Irregular Girl, and Siichele starting at 10:30pm, then a cover-free DJ set...

The crypt is back for its one-year anniversary, and this sapphic celebration is pulling out all the haunts. Expect a night of 90s horror-inspired cabaret performances, a dress code that demands drama (think Scream Queen meets Hoochie nostalgia), and an...