Whew! I made it out alive, and I’m happy to say that Market Days was so special this year! Such a lovely time with all of the people dearest to me, and it couldn’t have been any better! I also got to show one of my best friends around Chicago, and all my Do312 knowledge came in handy! I have a feeling some Do312 knowledge will come in handy this weekend too! So, buckle up - we’re about to get started.

August 15th and 16th, you can catch the magnificent Printer’s Row Art Fest! Meet up in one of Chicago’s coolest neighborhoods, Printer’s Row, featuring original paintings, sculptures, jewelry, digital art and more from nearly 100 vendors!! And you can enter our giveaway for a $100 Art Fest gift card!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Chicago’s award-winning DJ, Jaxx, teams up with nightlife’s aunty, Mamadou for Nip Slip X Mama’s House at smartbar. Set for August 29th, catch the best collaboration between transsexuals and DJs smartbar has ever seen!

• Glamour Cadaver will play non-stop at Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago on August 22nd! Join in to dance along with Chicago’s undead diva DJ. The details to an iconic night are just a click away!

• Alice Smith is a “Fool For You,” and she’s coming to Garcia’s Chicago with two shows in one night on October 10th! Wanna know what a four-octave range sounds like? Buy your tickets to find out!

• Tyla is making her way to Chicago! Mark your calendars for November 22nd, because she’s one “PUSH2START” away from tearing the roof off the place!

• Through October 1st, you can grab a reservation at Fathom for the Drag Race México: Latina Royale Watch Parties! Treat yourself to a fabulous beverage and an equally fabulous episode of Drag Race!

MELI’S AUGUST PICKS

August is already underway, and so it’s time to let you all know what Meli’s Picks are this month! With Market Days all done, there are so many other amazing events, social gatherings, and parties to feature this month! If you wanna know where your Gay Do312 Culture Editor will be this month, check out these featured events and the full list!

• THU 08.13 - CLUB FLAMINGO ANDY WARHOL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at HYDRATE

• SAT 08.15 - THE HOE DOWN BOTTOMLESS DRAG BRUNCH at LARK

• MON 08.17 - QUEER MOVIE MONDAY: JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE at DOROTHY

• SAT 08.22 - NIGHTSHADE at LIAR’S CLUB

• FRI 08.28 - GARDEN OF: IT’S ALL DRAG at SLEEPING VILLAGE

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Center on Halsted is the perfect neighborhood tool if you live in the Lakeview area, Northalsted, or surrounding areas. It is the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ+ center, and it’s here for all of your needs!

• Queen! is celebrating their resident host, Nico, all night long for her birthday! The theme is ‘80s, and the special guest host is Mamadou! This is one you won’t want to miss! Get ready to Queen! out!

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