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Daily Email - Friday - 01/02/2026

Daily Email - Friday - 01/02/2026

January 02, 2026

New year, new giveaways. We’re kicking things off with Vancouver rapper bbno$ on The Internet Explorer Tour, hitting The Salt Shed on 3/17. Enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets and start 2026 off loud!

50 THINGS TO DO IN JANUARY

Photo: Mauricio Santana

January doesn’t mean staying in. From ice skating and winter pop-ups to live music, nightlife, and cozy date ideas, Gay Do312’s 50 things to do this month prove Chicago stays hot even when temperatures drop.

WIN: DIM SUM & DRAG - POKÉMON BRUNCH - 1/10 at Furama
WIN: SUZY EDDIE IZZARD - 1/16-17 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
WIN: LA SANTA CECILIA - 1/24 at House of Blues
WIN: JESSIE J - 1/30 at House of Blues

THIS WEEKEND

TON 1.2 - DRAG RACE PREMIERE VIEWING PARTY WITH MISTRESS & WILLAM at Roscoe’s

TON 1.2 - FRESH FACES at Hydrate Nightclub

TOM 1.3 - BOWIE BALL at Metro

SUN 1.4 - DRAGGY TINGZ at Subterranean

MORE STUFF TO DO

FEATURED

WIN: Suzy Eddie Izzard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Comedy icon Suzy Eddie Izzard hits Chicago Shakespeare Theater for a two-night-only benefit on 1/16–17. Expect unscripted stories on Shakespeare, marathons, acting, and more. Win tickets for the night of your choice.*

Evangelikids at Annoyance Theatre

Remember those wholesome church kids’ shows you grew up with? Evangelikids. brings that vibe to life, then gently rips it apart with heart, humor, and queerness. Catch this sharp, satirical musical at the Annoyance.*

Wishing you a great start to the year!