Well, hello there! It’s me, Meli. Once again, I am here to give you all the proverbial “tea” on all things Gay and Chicago this week. This past week, I spent some time at Midsommarfest in and out of drag! The audiences was simply delightful, and the food was even better! Haha! This week, the madness of Pride persists! It is Pride Fest time in Chicago, and you’re in for a treat. and I have just got to talk to y’all about Lesbian bars. So, buckle up and get comfortable, we’re about to get started.

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• Chicago, the Ravinia Festival is back until September 19th! The 2026 lineup is nothing short of iconic. With celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Erykah Badu, and Snoop Dogg, summer is shaping up to be unforgettable. Make sure to snag a ticket!*

• Kacey Musgraves brings her Middle of Nowhere Tour to Chicago’s United Center for two nights in August, and we are giving away tickets to her August 20th show. Don’t miss the country-pop sensation and enter our giveaway for 2 free tickets!*

• Catch As Catch Can is at the Steppenwolf Theatre till July 12th. Join in on the summer drama that features a prodigal son, the spiraling crisis of two families, and a threat to identity itself. Get your front row seats!*

• Chicago theater continues to excite as The Notebook plays at the James M. Nederland Theatre late this summer from August 4th to August 16th. Witness the stage adaptation of the best-selling novel turned hit movie. Enter our giveaway for two free tickets and bring your tissues!

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LEZ TALK ABOUT WHERE THE LESBIANS ARE

It is always important to take a moment to talk about the “L” in the LGBT during Pride. If you’re looking for a great place to meet people, grab a drink, and celebrate Pride, you don’t have to look any further than the lesbian bars here in Chicago! In addition to amazing cocktails and great conversation, the perfect Pride events are popping up in these spaces. Take a look, a gander even. You may want to stay a while!

• FRI 06.19 - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION at NOBODY’S DARLING (FREE)

• SAT 06.20 - LESBIAN MARKET at COLOR CLUB

• SAT 06.20 - LESBIAN SOCIAL CLUB: PRIDE FEST TAKEOVER at D.S. TEQUILA

• SAT 06.27 - SUPER SAPPHIC V at METRO (FULL-BUILDING)

• SAT 06.27 - SUN 06.28 - GARDEN OF x WHISKEY GIRL TAVERN: BACK LOT BASH at CHEETAH GYM

THIS WEEKEND

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• Pride Weekend Queen! is this Sunday, June 21st! A FULL-BUILDING extravaganza with special guest host, “The Ass of Chicago,” Boy J! Complete with stunning hosts looks and amazing DJs, you’ll want to grab that ticket and party!

• Come support Northalsted’s longest running drag revue, Mondays Are Ruff, every Monday at Hydrate Nightclub! Join funny lady, Mz. Ruff N’ Stuff, and a resident cast for some good ole’ drag! Don’t be a drag and find out more!

• On July 5th, the South Side Pride event of the season happens with Love In Action Festival. With local art and live music, The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center is transformed to celebrate Black and brown LGBTQIA+ individuals. Join in on the FREE fun!

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