Hi, Chicago! I hope that you have all had just the loveliest time imaginable this past weekend! I know I did! I went to smartbar twice for Nip Slip x Mama’s House and Acid Queen! with my friends. After the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, I had a really tough time. I think right now, we all feel so mortal. We all feel so expendable to the forces and powers that be and to lose people whose work feels immortally good (and truly is), feels like a massive loss. I was thankfully reminded that community, friends, and chosen-family are always a safe place for me to go to cry, to move through things, and to just be. I hope you all have that as well. It’s the first week of September, and we’ve got some amazing stuff popping up around Chicago! So, let’s get to it!

Let’s start with Swedish pop star, Robyn, who’s bringing her Sexistential Tour to Chicago next Saturday, September 12th. So, you should “call your girlfriend” and enter our giveaway for 2 free tickets to the concert!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• It’s time for the last dance! Chicago’s hit party, BUMP., is coming to end, and they’re going out with a bang on October 10th. Join them for a disco-themed night with superstar Naomi Smalls! Tickets are going fast, so get them now!

• Reeling Film Festival is back! The 2nd oldest LGBTQ+ film festival is here from September 17th to 27th featuring short films, documentaries, and more! Get your popcorn and your tickets and take your seat, because the movie’s about to start!

• RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 breakout star, Jane Don’t, is On Tour! She’s coming to Chicago Improv to have a ki, a laugh, and do some good drag! Run, don’t walk, and get your tickets right now!

• Flip Phone Events is back at the Walnut Room at Macy’s on September 26th for Big Sister Drag Brunch! Join Lucy Stoole and special guests, Salina EsTitties and Rachel Reilly for an afternoon of parody, booze and good food.

• The Hayley Williams Show is here this month on September 24th at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre for a night of amazing vocals and rocking out! Get your tickets, and you’ll be asking yourself, “Ain’t it fun?”

CENTER ON HALSTED HAS GOT IT ALL!

We’re always happy to share our advice and knowledge on ticketed events here at (Gay) Do312, but I understand there isn’t a bunch of money going around these days. I wanted to shine a brighter light on some things happening just up the street or down the block for some of us at Center On Halsted! Center On Halsted is the premier choice for all LGBTQ+ needs here in Chicago! Beyond being the largest LGBTQ+ center in the midwest, it has entertainment, career, and activity options for queer people and allies across Chicago. Take a look, please!

• FRI 09.18 - WERQ! LGBTQ+ CAREER FAIR 

• WED 09.16 - INTERGENERATIONAL TRANS PANEL 

• TUE 09.15 - QTPOC

• MON 09.14 - QUEER MEN’S GROUP 

• THU 09.10 - THRIVING WITH HIV

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Church is back at smartbar, just like every Sunday! Labor Day Queen! is joined by special guest host, Valentine Addams for an all-building spectacular! Come dance the night away and Queen! out!

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