Dorothy

Six Chicago cartoonists bring their work to life with live readings that blur the line between page and performance. Expect a range of styles and voices—from political satire to intimate storytelling—all rooted in queer experience and the everyday magic these...

Free cover night bringing fresh DJs to Dorothy's dancefloor. Mya opens with ballroom, house, and lesbian hits, then Truly Unhinged takes over with soulful house, throwback hip-hop, and R&B. Two Chicago-based selectors you haven't heard spin here before—doors at 6pm,...

A night dedicated entirely to Hayley Williams—her solo work, Paramore deep cuts, guest features, and everything in between. Led by Dorothy's Creative Director Whitney LaMora, you'll sing along from 9pm to midnight while supporting We Rock Chicago, an organization empowering...

A vibey, nostalgic sketch comedy show that feels like Sesame Street for adults—colorful characters, everyday chaos, and the kind of found-family energy that actually lands. This debut performance follows Faz as she battles her phone addiction with help from friends...

Chicago's Best Hip-Hop DJ since 2021 takes over Dorothy for a monthly residency. Ca$h Era brings a masterful open-format mixing style that's captivated everyone from the Chicago Bulls to festival crowds. Her 9pm-1am set is the kind of night that...

E Leverton's debut party is a gothic, dark wave affair for sapphics to gather, surrender to confession, and dance until dawn. Dress code is imperative — rubber, latex, leather, and lace — and photography is off-limits. GoGos and DJ Patrixia...

A monthly gathering for readers who want the joy of books without the pressure of assignments or discussion. Show up with whatever you're reading, settle into Dorothy's intimate underground space, and read in quiet camaraderie with other book lovers. This...

The sixth installment of this beloved cabaret series takes on the musical theatre canon with a queer lens — performers reclaim classic golden age roles and songs by bringing their own identities and lived experiences to the stage. No lyric...

Dorothy's monthly queer karaoke night is four hours of pure joy — hosted by E, doors open at 6pm, sign-ups start at 9pm, and the singing goes until 2am. Cover-free and 21+, this is the kind of night where everyone...

Dorothy Pop is Scissor's monthly celebration of pop music for lesbians and sapphics — a night built around dancing to your favorite songs remixed into dancefloor bangers. Performances from Scissor, MizThang, and Luv Ami run from 10:30pm to midnight, followed...