Alright, listen up! It’s the second week of February and things are, of course, all about love! Valentine’s Day is here. And while you should still be showing love to Black people all around (because it’s BHM first and foremost), it’s time to pay attention to you and your lover. If you’re single. . . Well, its time to be an absolute menace! Gear up to figure out your Valentine’s Day weekend plans. Love is in the air. . .

And while you’re in the mood for all things love and sex, since as aforementioned, they are in the air, be sure to enter our giveaway for the Robyn: The Sexistential Tour coming to Chicago in September!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is coming to the Goodman Theatre for select dates from February 21st to April 5th. Enjoy the harrowing tale of one man and get your tickets here!*

• Are you WLW looking for a lovely time this holiday weekend? The Lesbian Social Club presents Be Mine! Join the gorgeous West Town social this Saturday and get your tickets here!

• Valentine’s Day just got easier for the L in the LGBT with Dorothy’s She Loves Me / Not this Saturday! More information here.

• Celebrate love and union with Miss Toto’s Bachelorette Drag Brunch at The River on February 21st. You can get tickets and make reservations here.

• On February 27th Freehand Chicago presents DJ Ca$h Era — A late night dance floor ‘sesh’ with the superstar Black, sapphic DJ of Chicago at Broken Shaker! Get your tix!

LGBTQ+ VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS

There has never been a better time in the world to be out and proud with your queer love! When the intentions and the heart of the queer community are under attack everyday, it is important and beautiful to cling to your loved ones, whether they be partners or friends. If you are lucky enough to live in Chicago, here are some wonderful events to pop out to this Valentine’s weekend.

• TOM. - SMOOCH at JACKHAMMER

• TOM. - UNLUCKY IN LOVE with GARDEN OF COLLECTIVE

• TOM. - MY SLUTTY VALENTINE GOTH PARTY at CELL BLOCK

• SAT. - THE HOT B!T@# VALENTINE’S PARTY at SMARTBAR

• SAT. - HEART ON WITH DJ NINA FLOWERS at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB

• SUN. - VALENTINE’S DAY QUEEN! at METRO/SMARTBAR

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!

• Speaking of love, “Everybody say love!” just one more time this weekend and buy tickets to The Drag Race Experience! Chicago has its own ‘Werk Room’ now! Don’t forget to stop by!*

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