Hey, hey! It’s me, Amélia, and I am back once again to serve you another fierce newsletter! My weekend was lovely. It included plenty of sleeping in, domestic tasks, hanging with my roommates, and maybe a night out or two! Labor Day Queen! was a blast. I love being there so much. I hope to run into more of you at smartbar! This week, we continue the Gay Do312 trend of fun, excitement, and one-of-a-kind events! So, gird your loins, because we’re about to get started.

Let’s start with a little head start on the Yuletide season! The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show is coming up! Celebrate the holidays with jokes and drag. There’s really no holiday gift like the gift of laughter or entering our giveaway for two free tickets!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Stone and Stone: On The Road is coming to The Den Theatre on October 22nd! NYC’s half-gay, half-straight twin brother comedic duo are making their way to Chicago for the first time ever! Get tickets to the laugh riot now!

• You’ve got a little over a week left to catch the last few shows of Ravinia Festival’s season! There’s still time to see the likes of Martina Martin and more! Go ahead, grab a ticket, and finish summer strong!

• Nikki Glaser, The Stunning Tour comes to The Chicago Theatre for three nights this fall! Join in on crude jokes and big laughs with this funny lady! Laughter is the best medicine, and Nikki has a heaping spoonful, so get your tickets!

• Things are going bump in the night at smartbar Halloween night with The Hot B!t@# Halloween Party! Wanna dress up like a slut to celebrate the spookiest time of year? This is the place for you! So, snatch your tickets now!

• Don’t forget that RuPaul is back at Radius on October 3rd for another amazing DJ set! Wanna see mother turn it on the tables? Make sure you enter our giveaway for two free tickets!

MELI’S SEPTEMBER PICKS

As you know by now, there are always a great many things happening in Chicago during any month! If you want to know what I personally recommend, what I am producing myself here in the city, or just where I’ll be at having a good time, well, look no further! Meli’s Monthly Picks is the easiest way to find out what your Gay Do312 Culture Editor is going to be up to before the month is out! I am particularly excite about September, because it’s my birthday month! Happy event hunting!

• SAT 09.12 - STATEMENT PIECE at SMARTBAR

• MON 09.14 - MONDAYS ARE RUFF at HYDRATE (EVERY MONDAY)

• THU 09.17 - SUN 09.27 - REELING FILM FESTIVAL at MUSIC BOX THEATRE

• SAT 09.19 - DOROTHY POP!: REMIXES at DOROTHY

• SAT 09.26 - BIG SISTER DRAG BRUNCH W/ SALINA ESTITTIES & RACHEL REILLY at MACY’S STATE STREET

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Sunday Funday is back in session at smartbar for Queen!. This weekend, guest host, Trish Can, joins the Queen! dance floor. Make sure you snag your tickets, and Queen! out!

• Don’t forget to keep checking out Center on Halsted for all your LGBTQ+ community, recreation, or career needs! It is the perfect tool for all queer people in Chicago, and it’s located in Northalsted for easy access! Check them out!

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