Hello, hello, hello! It’s another week, so that means that it’s time for another Gay Do312 newsletter from yours truly. I hope that everyone had a brilliant time this past weekend, because I know I did! I celebrated my 26th birthday in the most perfect way! I was surrounded by the people that mean the most to me, got to see a fierce new movie (you MUST see Resident Evil if you haven’t!!!), and I got to dance the night away at Queen!. There really isn’t any more that I would ask for, and I am very grateful for the consistently lovely people in my life. But enough about me, let’s get to the meat and potatoes of this week’s newsletter. We’ve got some amazing stuff for you!

RuPaul is back at Radius on October 3rd, and you aren’t gonna want to miss this one! She’s back with a brand new set and the same funky dance moves! You can enter our giveaway for two tickets to see it all!

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• The girls are back, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Watch Party is back too! Every Wednesday at Replay Lakeview, it’s time to grab your snowflakes and dish on all the drama! Check it out!

• Oaktoberfest is back in Downtown Oak Park this weekend, September 25th and 26th. Great music, better food, and the greatest craft beer around! Enjoy the festivities and enter the giveaway for the Oaktoberfest Bundle!

• Bugs Bunny At The Symphony is coming to The Auditorium February 26th and 27th! Get looney to the tune of the cartoon icon with a dash of classical music. You can enter our giveaway for two free tickets to the symphony!

• Clark Street Live is this weekend, September 26th and 27th. Two days of live entertainment, food, drinks, and non-stop energy in the heart of Wrigleyville! Celebrate Chicago-style and check it out!

• This just in! BUMP. is going to the disco on October 10th with special guest Naomi Smalls, and you can now enter a giveaway for two free tickets! It’s the last BUMP. ever, so don’t miss out!

WEEKDAY WINS

The weekends aren’t the only thing that Chicago has to offer! While the weekends are still prime real estate for going out, there’s plenty of good fun to get into during the week! Here at Gay Do312, I want to shine a little light on ways to win during the week, so I am starting Weekday Wins! We’ll have concerts, giveaways, drag shows, happy hours, and more for you to choose from! Some events will have giveaways, but sometimes the only chance you’re taking is on a perfect night during the week!

• EVERY MON - THU - HAPPY HOUR at BROKEN SHAKER AT FREEHAND CHICAGO (4PM-6PM)

• EVERY MON - MONDAYS ARE RUFF at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB

• MON 09.28 - TRANS COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER W/ TICHIKE at CAFE MUSTACHE

• TUE 09.29 - QUEER POETRY SALON at DOROTHY

• TUE 09.29 - GAY 4 PAY: FALL FESTICLE at THE LINCOLN LODGE

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• This week in the smartbar basement, the doll is here! Opal is hosting Queen!, and the theme is “Slutty Wedding.” So, get your advance tickets, say yes to the dress, and get ready to Queen! out.

• Center on Halsted is still the best tool for all your LGBTQ+ needs. They offer programs, resources, and events supporting LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland. Check them out for all the stuff you need!

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