Hi! My name is Amèlia J Dion, also known in the local Chicago drag scene as Helvetikah Blak. I will be taking over for Gay Do312 newsletter for the forseeable future! I look forward to helping people come together over queer events, bond through the beauty of this city, and sharing my sense of humor and knowledge of the scene with you all. Here’s to a wonderful ride!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Interested in a touch of queer joy? Come to FOR FRANKIE, an all-building affair with ‘Queen!’ and The Frankie Knuckles Foundation, honoring the Father of House Music. Tickets here!

• The Chicago techno scene remains strong and intact, as RITUALS prepares to welcome back Stephan Bodzin tomorrow at Morgan MFG. Get tickets here!* 

• Broadway’s boldest voice, Patti LuPone, is visiting Chicago to dazzle loyal fans and new audiences alike! Set to appear on January 31st at the Auditorium Theatre. Win tickets now!*

• “Rejoicify!” and ‘Congratulotions!’ Lucy Stoole, Flipphone Events and their Wicked: Drag Brunch are back at Macy’s Walnut Room on January 17th. Tickets here!  

• February 6th, “Friday night, and the lights are low, and you’re probably looking for someplace to go!” ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA are jamming out at the Auditorium Theatre. Get tickets now!*

WHERE TO WATCH RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE?

RuPaul’s Drag Race is back and in full swing. Fourteen brand-new queens are showing off their “Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent” for a chance to impress RuPaul, win a crown and scepter and $200,000! Chicago has plenty of places that you can go to catch all of the attitude, drama, and runways!

• Annoyance Theater with DERRY QUEEN

• Sidetrack w/ VERONICA POP and BOY J

• Roscoe’s with CARSON KRESSLEY and MANDY MANGO

• Splash Viewing Party with BELLA DEBALLE and MISS TOTO DION

• Replay Lakeview BINGO Viewing Party with SAPPHIRE FELICIANO

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• Check out local drag queen, award winning costume designer, and fine artist, Mats Dahlberg’s amazing display being presented at The Whistler in Logan Square! Dahlberg’s handmade tapestries explore gender and art on a cellular level and are being showcase in the window display, available to see 24/7!

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