Listen up, Chicago! You have a wonderful, beautiful, dedicated 28 days to celebrate all things Black! For my non-Black readers, your patronage and support is something that does not go unappreciated and is, frankly, needed. So gear up this February to celebrate Black History Month! Not only are Black people foundational to the queer liberation movement of the 21st century, they are foundational to America itself. So, tip a Black drag queen, buy your Black friend their first drink this weekend, and hold the Black people in your life especially tight.

Last week, North Coast Music Festival announced phase 1 of their 2026 lineup. We’re giving away a pair of 3-day VIP passes for a lucky winner to dance their little heart out to FISHER, Wooli, GRiZ, and loads of other favs. Enter away!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Drag queens Ari Gato and Helvetikah Blak’s all-Black drag revue, Kinfolk, is b(l)ack at Hydrate Nightclub on February 12th! See more details here!

• In desperate need of Coco Butter Kisses? Well, Ari Lennox’s The Vacancy Tour is in Chicago on May 16th to impress fans with her new RnB sound. Make sure you grab tickets now!

• Sapphics stand up! Cobrah’s Torn Tour is Chicago bound April 30th, and the queen of “Feminine Energy” is going to turn it out! Get tickets tomorrow!

• Happy Valentine’s Day from Hot B*tch Party! Their new residency kicks off with a Valentine’s Day celebration for the ages! Ticket information here.

• Plus other just announced shows from Beyond Wonderland, Godsmack, Noah Kahan, and more!

ALL-BLACK DRAG EVENTS THIS MONTH

Chicago is dominated by Black drag queens, kings and everything in between. From standing up for the drag scene against racism in 2020, to 3 Black Entertainer of the Year recipients (in a row), to producing the hottest drag shows and parties, and being the funniest, most distinct hosts on the Northalsted/Boystown strip — The Black drag artists come through every chance they’re given. And you should come through too. . . To their events that is!

• DIM SUM & DRAG: CINDERELLA DINNER - FEB. 6TH & 7TH at FURAMA

• MISS MONDAY NIGHT ‘26 PAGEANT - FEB. 9TH at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB

• KINFOLK: ONE NIGHT ONLY - FEB. 12TH at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB

• GARDEN OF x KINFOLK - FEB. 28TH at LINCOLN HALL

• BEYONCÉ BRUNCH - FEB. 28TH at THE RIVER

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Hope you’ve made a restful pitstop, because Drag Race Viewing Parties are still happening every Friday night on the Northalsted strip! Make you sure you bundle up wherever you go!

• When/If you are protecting the rights of your fellow Chicagoan at ICE protests, please refer to this Chicago Safety and Resource Guide for Protesting!

• (WEEKLY) This February, in celebration of BHM, Queen! will have all Black hosts. This Sunday, check out this week’s special guest host, 9ine!

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