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Daily Email - Thursday- 4/3/2025

April 03, 2025

Chag paseach! Chicagos’s favorite drag bubbie, Merriam Levkowiz hosts Passover drag brunch at Graystone Tavern this Sunday. Enter to win a pair of tickets!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Pop superstar Kesha just announced her Tits Out Tour and Gay Do312 has teamed up with her to take over The Wieners Circle on 4/9. RSVP HERE for a free hot dog and a chance to win tickets to Kesha's tour before they go on sale!*

  • Get ready for a killer kickback at PM Radio at Broken Shaker, with Kickn Kenny and Kinginesse on 4/12. It’s not just a party, it’s a whole vibe. Win tickets!*

  • Don’t go chasing waterfalls! Iconic girl group TLC is coming to the Genesee Theater in Waukegan. Don’t be a creep: catch T-Boz and Chilli this summer!

  • Let’s get this party started! BOOTS rocks Concord Music Hall with LSDXOXO, plus Shaun J. Wright and more, 5/10. Enter to win a pair of tickets, like, now!

  • Australian-American indie pop singer Betty Who brings her Out Of The Dark Tour to the Vic Theatre this June. Get ready for infectious tracks and lots of love!

50 THINGS TO DO IN APRIL IN CHICAGO

Photo via Unsplash 

Spring is sprung, baby! With the weather starting to turn around, we’re coming out of winter hibernation and eyeing some fab springtime shows and events. Here’s where you’re likely to find us frolicking this month, with 50 great things to do… you in?

CRUEL WORLD FESTIVAL PRESENTS:

FLYAWAY TO CRUEL WORLD AT THE ROSE BOWL

Enter to Win a Flyaway to Cruel World Fest on 5/17 at Brookside at The Rose Bowl. See headlining performances by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, New Order, DEVO, and other post-punk legends. Winner gets 2 VIP passes, DEVO meet-and-greet with signed energy domes, travel credit & hotel accommodations at Gold—Diggers.*

THIS WEEKEND

🎟️ Giordano Dance

Tomorrow-Saturday at Harris Theater (7:30PM)

A night filled with beauty, heart, energy and soul! Don't miss SOARING, a powerful celebration of Light, Light, and Legacy honoring 40 years of Nan Giordano’s visionary artistic leadership, presented by Giordano Dance Chicago for two nights only.*

🤘 Club 90s: Lady Gaga Night

Tonight at House of Blues (8:30PM) 

I’m gonna take you to the Garden of Eden: It’s the ultimate Lady Gaga dance party tonight with Club 90s, featuring the hit songs and deep cuts you love!

🌙 Dream Devis

Tomorrow through Sunday, 4/13 at Steppenwolf Theater (8PM)

Calling all goddesses! Dream Devis is a joyously queer exploration of feminine archetypes in Indian cinema, through drag, burlesque, live music and video.

🪦 Nocturna

Saturday at Metro (10PM)

Dance until dawn at the graveyard garden of Nocturna, the dark alternative dance party that’s been going for 36 years, with a special performance by Rozz Williams.

🍸 Rumors

Thursday, 4/17 at Dorian’s (9PM)

Girl, have you heard? Rumors is back at Dorian’s hidden speakeasy, with curated beats from Ariel Zetina, Miss Twink USA, Lynzo The Heartthrob and more, plus sick’ning drag.

LOCALS ONLY - IN PROGRESS

  • Reading is fundamental, and Books4Cause in Logan Square proves it, operating a bookstore where you can pick up new reads, 100% free!

  • There’s a brand new bakery blending Filipino flavors with Midwest flair. Check out Del Sur in Ravenswood for ube oatmeal cream pie, pandan basque cake, and more!

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