Hello, lovelies! I am back with another newsletter just for you! We have so much to catch up on. Chicago has a lot coming at you this weekend and leading into the warmer months. I hope you were all lucky while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! So get your gold coins, gird your loins, because so much has been announced, so let’s get started!

First up, ‘Slaycations’ galore! Coming at you, 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

• Tonight at Sidetrack! We’re hosting The Pussycat Dolls Y2Kabaret. Join us for a night of dancing, burlesque, drag performances, and Y2K energy. RSVP for a hosted drink and a chance to win tickets.*

• “Out with the old and in with the new,” has a new meaning as The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce brings back the Insidewalk Sale next weekend, Friday to Sunday! Buy a ticket to get access to the deals and steals.*

• Union Park gets romantic with Forever Mine Fest as R&B and House music are married with headliners like Kaytranada, Kelly Rowland and Monica. Get romantic and enter our giveaway or buy tickets here!

• Melodic and distorted, don’t miss out on An Evening with St. Vincent. The singer returns to Chicago at the Ravinia Festival on July 25th with her signature style to give an unforgettable show! Join the experience and get tickets here.

• Chicago summer is right around the corner as Lollapalooza 2026 announces that tickets are live with headliners like Charli XCX, Lorde, Jennie, and more! Don’t miss out on Chicago’s favorite summer festival!*

WHERE TO WATCH RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE

There’s only one more month of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18! We are down to the nitty gritty! Just six queens remain in a battle for the crown, scepter, $200,000, and the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar! While the queens prep for battle, you and your girls need to prep to be at the clubs to watch the chaos ensue! Don’t forget to support local drag artists as you root on your favorites from this season of Drag Race. Weekly watch parties are in full effect for the rest of the season. So grab a cocktail, take a seat, and “may the best drag queen . . . Win!”

• Annoyance Theatre with DERRY QUEEN

• Sidetrack with BOY J and VERONICA POP

• Roscoe’s with DARLENE MITCHELL and NINI COCO 

• Splash Chicago with BELLA DEBALLE and MISS TOTO DION

• Replay Lakeview BINGO Viewing Party with SAPPHIRE FELICIANO

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Queen! is every Sunday in Chicago! This weekend, party with global icon and the answer to “anything Papa won’t,” Mamadou, in the Smartbar basement. Don’t be afraid to “Queen!” out!

• Tomorrow, 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.

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