Hey hey! It is me, Amélia, and I am back to give you the run down once again! This past weekend, I performed my butt off at Hydrate’s Draglicious and had a strong cocktail… or two! It was a lovely time, and I hope you all made use of your weekend as well. It’s getting warmer outside (and staying that way). Now is another perfect time to enter giveaways, buy a ticket, or sign up for Do312 MORE! Around here, a wonderful night out is simply a click away.

Looking for something theatrical? Then don’t forget about WINDFALL at the Steppenwolf Theatre. See the harrowing tale of one man’s story of loss, grief, and money in select performances from now until May 31st. Prepare to be wowed and enter our giveaway here!

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• Wanna feel “Like a Virgin”? Or maybe “Like a Prayer”? Well, you should snag tickets to Backroom Confessions: All Madonna Dance Party at Cell Block on May 30th. Don’t get ‘Hung Up’ and buy your tickets now!

• Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Dim Sum? Dim Sum and Drag is back with their Avatar: The Last Brunch Bender show. Blend your love of Chinese food and drag, restore balance to the world, and enter our giveaway right now!

• Neutral Gena is bring her Perfect Pride Party back to Color Club on June 7th! Kick off the month with a massive drag lineup, fabulous drinks, and more. Get your tickets, it’s going to be perfect!

• Gimme Gimme Disco answers the demands of many Chicago partygoers! On June 12th at Bottom Lounge, you can be a “Dancing Queen” all night long. Bring your bell bottoms, your sequin, and get your tickets right here!

• Are you gay? Hopefully. Do you like to laugh? Please say yes! Then you should check out Comedians That Are Gay at The Lincoln Lodge on June 14th. Belly laugh all night and get your tickets!

WHERE TO WATCH ALL STARS 11

The Drag Race mill continues to pump out more drag and entertainment for the masses. Season 18 just came to a close, and All Stars 11 premieres this Friday, May 8th! Are you a fan of Drag Race? Ready to see your favorite queens back again for a chance to snatch the All Stars crown? Well, check out our list below of places to grab a cocktail, have a “kiki”, and watch some RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11!

• FRI 05.08 - ROSCOE’S ALL STARS 11 PREMIER VIEWING PARTY 

• FRI 05.08 - CHICAGO’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS 11 VIEWING PARTY

• FRI 05.08 - RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS 11 VIEWING PARTY 

THIS WEEKEND

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• At smartbar this week, join us for Queen! once again! My dear friend, Fantasy Banks is guest hosting and the theme is “Botanical Garden!” Get ready for some flower power this Sunday. Get your tickets to “Queen!” out!  

• Everywhere Social Club is slated to open at a rooftop space in Uptown this summer! Click here to read more about the hopes and plans for the space. You can also visit their website here.

• Don’t forget that Pride Fest, one of the most beloved times in gay Chicago, is coming at us this summer, June 20th and June 21st! You can find more information like headliners, locations, and more right here!

• Check out Center on Halsted! Center on Halsted is the Midwest’s largest community center dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. You’ll find activities like sports, game nights, and support groups. And you can find it all right here!

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