Yippee! Hello Gay Do312 reader! It’s time for Market Days, and I couldn’t be more excited for how fantastic this weekend is sure to be. It’s no secret this is my favorite time of year, and I want you all to have a breeze celebrating while you’re out there. There’s so much to do, and we’re going to get into all of it!

Today’s newsletter is all about Market Days! Gay Do312 is here for all your Northalsted needs! We know Chicago, and we’ve got your plans for the weekend covered! So, let’s get to it!

JUST MARKET DAYS

• BUMP. returns Saturday for Prints On Prints with special guest, Kandy Muse! Fashion freaks and fierce DJs! “The Muse is back” at Bourbon on Division and you can enter to win 2 free tickets here!

• Replay Lakeview prepares for their annual Queen! Takeover this Friday at Market Days! Get in on the chance to party Queen! style at the market!

• Hot hosts and hard music collide on a rooftop for 2 days with Boots: Market Days Weekend! Dying to scream, “Boots, bitch!” from the rooftop? Enter for the chance to win two 2-Day passes and dance till you drop!

• Hydrate’s Draglicious Drag Revue joins the Market Days lineup for drag galore this Saturday and Sunday! The show is FREE to Market Days attendees, and you’re a click away from knowing where to tip the girls and dance along!

• Ladies and bears, we’d like to announce that LADYBEAR is giving away tickets to Saturday night. Want to party at the fierce debut? Enter the giveaway for two free tickets to a night of bears, bellies, and booze!

MARKET DAYS MADNESS

Market Days has never been easier than with our guide to The 9 Gayest Things To Do This Market Days made by yours truly! We want everyone to have a blast this very special weekend in August. It’s one of the best times of the year for locals and tourists alike! Wanna know the tea? Where you should be at? Then make sure you take one last peek before the weekend starts. You can enter giveaways for certain events! Make sure you do it now! Winners will go out tomorrow, Friday, August 7th!

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Wanna enjoy Market Days but scared of the high temps? Do you want AC? A private bar? a private bathroom? Well, all you have to do is check out Market Days 2026’s VIP options! Gain access and experiences! Go fast! They’re close to selling out!

• It can be 4/20 in August! While you’re shopping the market, make sure to check out Sway! A BIPOC- and queer-owned dispensary right in the middle of Northalsted. Chilling out during Market Days just got easier.

WIN STUFF MARKET DAYS