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Daily Email - Thursday - 03/12/2026

Daily Email - Thursday - 03/12/2026

March 12, 2026

Hello, hello, hello! Welcome back to the GayDo312 newsletter. I am beyond ecstatic to have you back with us, queer reader! Good news! 312 Day is TODAY, and Chicago’s celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekend! So, I hope you’re feeling lucky, because we have some sickening stuff in store for you!

First things first, straight from DoMORE! We have a Strip-Level Drag Spectacle! You can win VIP tickets to RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE!, VIP Drag Brunch access, Meet and Greet, merch, a 3-night Flamingo Las Vegas stay, and $600 travel credit. All you have to do to win is join DoMORE to enter!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

DJ Madeline brings their party, Statement Piece, back to smartbar this Friday with Chicago DJ, Empress Darling, and Berlin, Germany’s, Ogazón. Get tix and dance the night away!
Get ready, because on March 27th, Freehand Chicago is bringing Chicago icon, DJ CA$H ERA, in to turn it out on the decks for the perfect night on the dance floor. Dance the night away with Ca$h Era!
Trailblazing comedienne, Margaret Cho, brings her new standup tour, Choligarchy, to The Vic Theatre on March 28th. Get your tickets and get ready to laugh all night long!
Jilly from Philly is in Chicago! Jill Scott, To Whom This May Concern, comes to the Chicago Theatre August 20th, 22nd, and 23rd. Join one of the queens of neo soul and get your tickets now!

312 DAY IS HERE!

Artwork designed by Chicago’s Afrokilla

A proper 312 Day party only needs two things: Chicago pride and lots of prizes. Luckily, we’ve got both covered.

All night long you’ll have the chance to score a weekend Lucid Motors Vehicle drive, Stern Pinball Mini Pop Bumper Lights, an Ivy Hall Prize pack, and our limited edition SVRN x Do312 Collab shirt!

But it doesn’t stop there! During the event we’ll be handing out merch, gift cards, tickets, and surprise prizes from some of our favorite Windy City spots. Think Portillo’s, Levain Bakery, The Dandy Crown, Marina's Bistro & Rum Bar, Honeybear Cafe, Freestyle Ceramics & Tufting, Tanuki Sushi & Grille, and Wake 'n Bacon, plus Goose Island merch, Chicago Fire tickets and merch, and even Goodman Theatre tickets to Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Huge thanks to our sponsors Ivy Hall, Sesh, Lucid, SVRN, and Stern Pinball for helping make the party possible.

Show up, enter to win some prizes, and see what you walk away with.

Whatever you do, just make sure you don’t miss out on Chicago’s favorite non-official holiday. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

CELEBRATING ST. PATTY’S GAY

Photo via Tripster

Hope you’ve got the luck of the Irish with you ahead of this weekend! Chicago loves celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It’s the Midwest after all, so any excuse to be outside and have a drink in hand gets a “bottom’s up!” Queer Chicago has some fabulous selections for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. You’re guaranteed to have a grand ole’ time and make memories worth more than a pot of gold!

FRI. - VERYLUCKY! at D.S. TEQUILA COMPANY
SAT. - ST. PATRICK’S PARADE PARTY at SIDETRACK
SAT. - ST. PADDY’S FUNDAY at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB
SAT. - GET LUCKY at D.S. TEQUILA COMPANY
SAT. - REQUIEM FOR ST. PATS at EPIPHANY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

THIS WEEKEND

Jimbo via Giphy

TON. - 312 DAY BASH at ELSTON ELECTRIC

TON. - THICC THURSDAYS at REPLAY LAKEVIEW

TOM. - FRESHMAN 15 at HYDRATE

SAT. - HUMBE at THE SALT SHED

SAT. - REQUIEM FOR ST. PATS at EPIPHANY

MORE STUFF TO DO

LOCALS ONLY

Hope you’ve made a restful pitstop, because Drag Race Viewing Parties are still happening every Friday night on the Northalsted strip! It’s warming up outside, catch the show out and about with the girls.
Queen! is every Sunday in Chicago! This weekend, party with Chicago icon and forever “party girl”, Valentine Addams, in the Smartbar basement. Don’t be afraid to “Queen!” out!
On March 20th, Metro and Lucy Stoole present Chicago Drag Melts ICE, uniting against ICE and raising money for anti-ICE funds. A night of sickening drag, from Chicago’s best, with all proceeds donated. Be an ally, get a ticket.
Hey again! Before joining us at our 312 Day Bash at Elston Electric! Peek at our 312 Day Guide to see all our giveaways and prizes one more time!

WIN STUFF: 312 DAY

🚨 PRIZES:

🔥 GIVEAWAYS:

FEATURED

RuPaul (DJ Set)

The most iconic drag queen of all time, turned DJ, returns to Chicago to spin one more time at The Rave/Eagle’s Club on March 21st. Enter the giveaway or buy tix now!*

Pattie Gonia at Thalia Hall

Check out environmentalist and drag queen, Pattie Gonia, when she returns to Chicago’s iconic Thalia Hall on March 17th. The tix and giveaway are just a tap away!*

Sinners Sanctuary

Celebrate rebirth, desire, and transformation in a kinky and immersive space at Bourbon and Division on March 13th. Tickets available now!*

Dim Sum & Drag’s Miss Fish Sauce Pageant

Don’t miss the chance to see a diverse Asian lineup battle it out for Miss Fish Sauce while enjoying delicious Dim Sum on March 14th! You can buy tickets or enter our giveaway!*

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I hope you all have the luckiest of weekends! May you find whatever your pot of gold may be! I will see you back here next week, and the team will see you tonight at our 312 Day Bash! XOXO TTYL