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Daily Email - Thursday- 1/23/2025
Summer festival season is gonna be here before you know it! Get your tickets for the ultimate camp-out at Bonnaroo 2025, featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, and many more. Feeling lucky? Enter to win a pair on us!
JUST ANNOUNCED
Slo ‘Mo returns in February with more slow jams for queer fam at Sleeping Village! Indulge in special performances from Miss Angelíca Grace and Empress Darling Shear.
Sleaze Freaks: An Indie Sleaze Revival Dance Party is coming to Chop Shop with DJs Stasney and Pepper Jelly spinning the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, etc etc etc. Win a pair of tickets!
You’re not alone. Pop trailblazer FKA Twigs just announced a second date at Salt Shed for her Eusexua tour. Tickets are on sale today. Let’s go, twiglets!
Baths (aka Will Wiesenfeld), composer for Netlix’s Bee and PuppyCat, announced a tour with support from Fashion Club, coming to Sleeping Village in March.
For love and justice! “2.5D musical” Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, The Super Live blends anime, manga and live performance at The Chicago Theatre. Tickets on sale next week.
WHERE TO FIND MOCKTAILS IN CHICAGO
Espresso martinis, anybody? The popularity of mocktails means you can get a delightful sans-alcohol creation crafted for you at just about any cocktail bar around Chicago, including some of our queer-friendly faves like Dorothy, Nobody’s Darling, and Broken Shaker. Check out our list of our favorite spots for sweet sips around town.
ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS:
ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL FLYAWAY
Enter to win the ultimate electronic music Flyaway to Ultra Music Festival in Miami - 3/28-30, feat. Everything Always, Martin Garrix, Tiesto, & many more. Our winner will receive two 3-day tix to the fest, 2 passes to the Winter Music Conference 35th anniversary, Travel Fare, and 3-night stay!*
THIS WEEKEND
👽 Space Social
Every Saturday at Splash Chicago (8PM-11PM)
To infinity, and beyond. Blast off each Saturday night at Space Social with drink specials, out-of-this-world beats and intergalactic babes. $8 Space Shots will get you levitating, plus book your party for a $25 bottomless drinks package! See you among the stars.*
🎸 Third Annual Abortion Access Benefit
Saturday at Sleeping Village (8PM)
Dance for bodily autonomy at the Third Annual Abortion Access Benefit featuring Accessory, Owen, Perfect Skin, and Tim Kinsella & Jenny Pulse, benefiting Noise For Now.
💅 Ran Thru 7: Stephanie Knows Good Drag
Saturday at High Hall (8:30PM)
We’re doing drag. Ran Thru returns with another no-hosts, no-stops theatrical showcase of Chicago’s top drag talents, including Lucy Stoole, Tenderoni, Stephanie, and more! Enter to win tickets!
🎤 Sapphic Serenade
Monday, 1/27 at Dorothy (8PM-Midnight)
Does your heart long to sing? From showtunes to sappy love songs, sing your heart out with a supportive, queer audience at Dorothy’s karaoke night, Sapphic Serenade, hosted by E.
💀 Fat Ham
Through Sunday, 3/2 at Goodman Theatre (2PM & 7:30PM)
2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fat Ham, continues its run at the Goodman through February! Enter to win a pair of tickets to catch the Black, queer retelling of Hamlet while it’s in town.
LOCALS ONLY
Another chilly night is ahead! Do312 found all of Chicago’s coziest bars, so you can enjoy a night out by the fire with hot drinks, warm cookies and board games, and more!
Earlier this week, Trump signed an executive order threatening transgender rights, undermining recognition and support. Let’s unite, amplify our voices, and fight for equality. Remember, you’re not alone — resources are available.
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