Hello, gay people! Happy to be back with you all here with yet another newsletter for you to feast your eyes on! I spent the last week in New York City working in drag and spending time with one of my favorite girls in the world (you can actually see the two of us featured in the header image). There’s a burger there that is so delicious that, as long as I get to have it, the trip is worth it. This week, we’re talking Market Days, the countdown to Lollapalooza, upcoming concerts, and a bunch of other gay stuff that I am sure you’ll be happy to hear about! So, get your readers (and maybe a joint) and feast your eyes!

Waterloo Sparkling Water is sponsoring two 4-day GA tickets to Grant Park’s Lollapalooza July 30th to August 2nd. Complete with music, food, and unforgettable festival energy, you’ll want to take any opportunity to snag tickets! Enter the giveaway and have the time of your life.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Lollapalooza is a big deal here at Gay Do312, and the Lollapalooza Aftershows are our specialty! Smashing Pumpkins and Chuck Timely just announced their sets! Don’t forget to check out the full list of aftershows and enter a giveaway for each and every one!

• Romance and disco meet with Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour on October 13th at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom! You can shake it out and fall in love by buying tickets or entering the giveaway for a free pair!

• Doja Cat’s Tour Ma Vie World Tour is the rap and pop sensation that everyone needs to see right away! The hitmaker brings her electric energy to the stage, and if you want a ticket, you just have to Say So!

• Next spring, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World comes to Chicago for a drag spectacular with your favorites from the Emmy-winning franchise. Sashay over to our giveaway for a VIP meet and greet and two free tickets!

• Do you want to see Ariana Grande in concert? Yes (And)! The Eternal Sunshine Tour comes to Chicago August 3rd, 5th, and 6th. Get your ponytails ready, because it’s time to clock in, Arianators!

THE 8 GAYEST THINGS TO DO THIS MARKET DAYS

Northalsted Market Days 2026 is fast approaching, and you are going to need to know what to do for Chicago’s biggest queer event of the year. Spanning the second weekend of August (August 7th - 9th), Market Days is a half-mile street market and festival complete with over 250 vendors, celebrity headliners (like Keri Hilson and Drag Race’s Myki Meeks), drag shows, food, and more! With a crowd of around 300,000, there is no better time in Chicago to hit the streets, buy a ticket to an event, kick back, day drink, and have a good old-fashioned kiki! Check out my brand-new guide I wrote to know The 8 Gayest Things To Do This Market Days!

THIS WEEKEND

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• On July 30th, catch the free, all-ages Queer Radical Fair in Ping Tom Memorial Park! Join in on the debuts of youth and teen fashion collections. All you have to do is register to attend for free!

• We’re hiring! If you want to get paid to post on social media and kiki with the people of Chicago, you’re in luck. We’re looking for a Content Manager to join our team, and it could be you. Apply now!

• This Sunday is a special edition, because it’s Lucy’s Birthday Queen! at smartbar. Come party with Lucy, Nico, and Bambi Banks. The theme is video games, so plug in, get your tickets, and Queen! out!

• You can watch your next Chicago Sky game at Whiskey Girl Tavern! The Chicago team will be taking on the Connecticut Sun. You can grab a beer and cheer the girls on with no cover! Click here to play ball.

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