Good evening, Gay Do312 reader! Happy to have you back with me for yet another newsletter. This past weekend in Chicago was just lovely! I saw a dear friend’s parents, had some amazing brunch in Wicker Park, shopped around, danced at Queen!, and performed at Hydrate! No complaints over here! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend as well. Summer isn’t over yet, and there are some amazing events coming down the pipeline and being announced, so let’s get started!

Robyn will be in Chicago for her Sexistential Tour on September 12th! The Swedish pop-sensation hits the stage at United Center, and you can enter our giveaway for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

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• It’s hard to get a job right now, and it can be especially hard for queer people, so I want to leave the WERQ! LGBTQ+ Career Fair in the JA section for the time being! On September 18th at Center in Halsted, you’ll have the opportunity for inclusive job opportunities!

• “Call your girlfriend,” and get your ass to Chicago Eagle on September 12th for the Official Sexistential Robyn Afterparty! The hosts are hot and the DJs are fab! Get your tickets for a little Honey now!

• CWILLI, a Chicago-based independent fashion label, presents its Fall 2026 collection, “Academy,” on October 10 in Lincoln Park. Buy a ticket and support Chicago’s Fashion Week!

• Otha and Miss TwinkUSA are teaming up for an unforgettable night at Empty Bottle on September 11th! This mashup of hedonistic house and world-class deejaying should not be missed! Get your tickets now!

• Steve Lacy’s Oh yeah? Tour comes to Chicago on September 30th to rock the Windy City with his smooth style, song-writing, and singing voice! He’ll be at the Aragon Ballroom, and you can be too by clicking right here!

BEST THINGS TO DO LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN CHICAGO

Labor Day is right around the corner, which means the summer is coming to a close! However, as Chicagoans, we’re in denial about that. Like the poet laureate, Zara Larsson, says, “Summer isn’t over yet!” There’s plenty of amazing stuff to do over the course of this long weekend, and Do312 is here to give you the rundown, the deals, and the promise of a sickening weekend you won’t forget. So, happy Labor Day and happy event hunting!

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• Center On Halsted is your best source for all things LGBT+ in Chicago! They are dedicated to community and securing the health and well-being of the LGBT+ people of Chicagoland. You can find events and more here!

• Queen! is back at this Sunday with a special edition: Acid Queen! Special guest host, Khloe Park, will be in the building turning it out! So, snag your tickets, so you can Queen! out!

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