Hello, Chicago! I hope that you had a beautiful, gorgeous, and stunning weekend! I know that I did. I’ve been trying to soak up every last second of summer, because it’s coming to an end just next week. The highlight of my weekend was definitely attending the sign relighting at Podlasie Club. Seeing pieces of Chicago preserved and taken care of is always so especially sentimental and special to me. This weekend, I’ll be celebrating my birthday (September 20th), but I want to clue you all into the upcoming fall festivities before I do. Gay Christmas (Halloween) is right around the corner, so let’s talk!

It’s always Friday with Rebecca Black! The viral sensation turned pop star is bringing Exhibitionism On Tour to Chicago October 23rd, and you can enter for the chance to win two free tickets!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• MILEY is rebranded, and she’s doing a merch pop-up here in Chicago! You can get all of her brand-new merch including special edition t-shirts, CDs, vinyls, and MORE! Enter for a chance to win a free signed guitar from MILEY!*

• Hallo-Queen! is the all-building event of the fall on November 1st! Join Lucy Stoole, Nico, and special guest Jaharia (Dragula) for an unforgettable night of drag, filth, horror, and glamour! You can trick or treat for tickets right here.

• On October 30th and 31st, BOOTS Halloween takes over for two nights, with COBRAH on Friday and Bree Runway on Saturday! Time for dim lights, hard music, and hot hosts. Get your tickets now!

• R&B’s favorite star, Victoria Monét is bringing her Frequency of Love Tour to Chicago on November 18th! Catch the brilliant performer behind Jaguar! It’s sure to be a roar! Tickets are available now!

• Doja Cat is coming to Chicago with her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to rock out! She’s bringing her fabulous looks, makeup, setlist, and more to give everyone a night they’ll never forget! Play your cards right and snag your tickets!

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEN!

If you’re queer, you know that Halloween is basically Christmas for our community! It may seem a little early to announce, but Chicago always goes above and beyond with events for this time of year! Tickets will be going faster than you can say, “Trick or treat!” So, make sure you take a look at what the Windy (and soon to be spooky) City has to offer! Happy Halloweeeeeeeeeeen!

• FRI 10.30 - CRAWLOWEEN at PARKWAY BANK PARK

• SAT 10.31 - HOT B!T@# HALLOWEEN PARTY at SMARTBAR

• SAT 10.31 - HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN BOTTOMLESS DRAG BRUNCH at LARK

• SAT 10.31 - WEST TOWN HALLOWEEN CRAWL at NORTH DAMEN & WEST DIVISION

• SAT 10.31 - HOCUS POCUS DRAG BRUNCH at THE WALNUT ROOM

THIS WEEKEND

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• Mentioning it here too, because it bears repeating! You can make your way to WERQ! LGBTQ+ Career Fair at Center on Halsted for a chance to connect with inclusive and affirming employers in the Chicago area! Check it out!

• Like always, we’re at Queen! this Sunday! I’ll be celebrating my birthday and dancing my heart out! This week’s special guest host is Jock The Stripper, and the theme is latex. Grab your rubber and Queen! out!

• Need a place to check out WNBA games? Want a great choice for a Wednesday happy hour? Whiskey Girl Tavern is the place for you! It’s the bar in Edgewater for women’s sports! Don’t be shy, check them out!

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