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Daily Email - Thursday - 2/13/2025

February 13, 2025

You got a 9-to-5, so I’ll take the night shift. Lucy Dacus’ Forever Is A Feeling Tour stops at The Chicago Theatre with special guests Katie Gavin (of MUNA) and Jasmine.4.t for two nights, 5/1-5/2. Enter to win a pair of tickets to night one!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Neutral Gena & Stephanie Gato-Girl are spreading the Good Word (and more!) at The Bible, a drag retelling of the iconic story, at The Cornservatory Theater next month. Win tickets!

  • Hey dollz: BUMP. is taking you to the dollhouse (AKA Never Have I Ever), featuring Drag Race star, Pearl! Enter to win a pair of very dainty and demure tickets.

  • Get ready for more iconic drag brunches at The Walnut Room at Macy’s, including Celine Dion + Titanic Drag Brunch ft. Detox, Real Housewives Drag Brunch ft. Bronwyn Newport, and Tiffany “New York” Pollard’s Bad Girls Drag Brunch!

  • This aint Texas, ain’t no hold ‘em. Beyoncé has announced a third Chicago date on her Cowboy Carter Tour. Tickets to see the Queen Bey at Soldier Field are on sale tomorrow.

  • MEAT XXL returns to Radius for Market Days this summer, and they’re going bigger and beefier than ever for their fifth anniversary, featuring Anne Louise, Coco & Breezy, and tons more!

LGBTQ+ VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS

It’s all about love: self-love, friendship, and of course, sweet romance. Whatever your speed, there’s a Valentine’s Day event for you! Check out some of our favorite queer V-Day events happening in Chicago this weekend:

SOBEWFF® PRESENTS:

WIN A TRIP TO MIAMI FOR SOBEWFF® 

Experience Miami's foodie paradise by Entering to Win a VIP Flyaway to Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One. Winner (and a friend!) will enjoy SOBEWFF®’s most popular events with Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, & Guy Fieri + wine tastings & beach parties. Flight credit & hotel stay included.*

WHENEVER

🎸 NIVA Live Independent Program

NIVA’s Live Independent program represents our city’s musical backbone. Every independent venue launches careers, creates jobs, and anchors communities. When local stages succeed, entire cities prosper. Live Independent is NIVA’s guide to where real music history happens nightly. Learn more!*

🚨 DivaDance Chicago

Through tomorrow at DivaDance Chicago

Slaying is my cardio. DivaDance Chicago’s February Special: Get 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $25 with code DANCE312. Enjoy fun, full-body workouts for all levels—no experience needed. Plus, enter now for a chance to win a free month of classes!*

🐔 Matt Mathews

Saturday, 3/1 at The Chicago Theatre

Get up, it’s time to do farm chores. TikTok star, comedian, and farmer Matt Mathews brings his Boujee On A Budget Tour to The Chicago Theatre next month. Don't miss this night of hilarity and enter today for your chance to win a pair of tickets!*

💖 Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Valentine’s Party

Tomorrow at Subterranean (9PM)

You can be your own Valentine when you sing along to musical theater hits all night long at Broadway Rave! From Sondheim to Kander and Ebb, just don’t tell mama, whatever you do.

👑 Alyssa Edwards: Crowned

Friday, 4/25 at Park West (8PM)

I don’t get cute, I get drop dead gorgeous! Alyssa Edwards, RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Star, takes her crown on a fabulous solo tour. Get your tickets for the Crowned tour today!

Feb 14 • Karl Almaria

Feb 15 • Elevate Social: Chicago

Feb 27 • Almost Friday with Kid Clay

Feb 28 • Ca$h Era

Mar 5 • Breaking Sound Chicago

LOCALS ONLY

  • Lookin’ to spice up your Valentine’s Day? Check out our guide to the best indie sex shops in Chicago and get your pleasure on!

  • Interested in learning more about PrEP, including options for women? Vivent Health and TPAN are teaming up for PrEP For All, a free, interactive workshop on 3/12. RSVP here!

  • Cute date idea: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is hosting an adults-only night, in partnership with Out In Nature, this Monday, featuring drag, drinks, and more.