Amélia here! Hope your weekend was lovely! Only a little more than a week left in January, and I would love to know who is still committed to their New Years resolutions. . . Anyone? It doesn’t really matter after all. You are queer in Chicago — There’s a million-and-one things better to do than go to the gym!

One of those million-and-one things you can do is enter a wonderful giveaway to Arrival From Sweden: The Music of Abba! “You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life!”*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Hot Bitch Party, a party for hot bitches, reveals their residency at smartbar and a Valentine’s Day event! Grab your boo, your belt top and tickets!

• Local Chicago Drag icon, Neutral Gena, hosts Queen!, for the first time ever on Sunday at smartbar. The theme is “White Girl Wasted,” so grab your mini dresses, party hats and your tickets here! 

• “Are you coming to the cottage?” Hockey Haus is in Humbolt Park at a TBA location for a warehouse party. Get your hockey sticks, jerseys, and tickets!

• Mondays can be dull, and even “Ruff.” Mz. Ruff N’ Stuff presents Miss Monday Night ‘26 at Hydrate Nightclub on February 9th. More details here.

• Nothing pairs better with sweets than a good cause! World of Chocolate throws a benefit for the Aids Foundation Chicago at Artifact Events. Tickets are available here.

5 QUEER RESTAURANTS TO VISIT FOR CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK

Now more than ever is an important time to spend time and money with queer small businesses! Small businesses are heavily affected by recessions, so when you have a chance, let a gay guy flip your burger instead! You’re just one coffee, meal and blue-haired employee away from helping a small business.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• The Witch-O-Rama Market & Drag Show is one of a kind occult market and drag show looking for new vendors. Witch-O-Rama will return February 22nd.

• Don’t forget to buckle up and start your engines. The Drag Race Viewing Parties are still going on all over Chicago!

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