Hey everyone! I hope the first weekend of October was divine! Mine was fantastic, even though I got a little sick! That’s how you know it’s officially fall (flu season). Chicago remains stocked up with sickening events, parties, happy hours, and more! This weekend I am gearing up to say goodbye to my party BUMP.! But there’s a ton of other things going on in the city as well. And guess what? It’s time to talk about it!

TenderFest is taking over Navy Pier this Saturday, October 10, with all-you-can-eat chicken tenders, entertainment and the conTENDER Cup competition! Eat more chicken and enter the giveaway for two free tix for the 5-9PM slot.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Dorothy Pop! x Strapped is coming to Dorothy on October 24th! Celebrate being lesbian in a super big way with a party and drag show! RSVP and enter to win two list spots to the event!

• Clue: Murder Mystery Drag Brunch is coming October 24th to Macy’s Walnut Room with host Lucy Stoole! Find out if it was Colonel Mustard in the kitchen with the knife over mimosas and more! Tickets right here!

• A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life at The Auditorium on December 12th. Join Charlie Brown and the gang live on stage in a festive, heartwarming symphonic performance. Enter the giveaway for two free tickets!

• The Rooftop Cinema Club will be showing Scream (1996) this Saturday, October 10th! Watch the iconic horror movie that changed the game forever at The Emily Hotel! “What’s your favorite scary movie?”

• Only Fire & Friends is coming to Outset this November! Catch the world class DJ and others, like Chicago’s own Ariel Zetina tear up the set! Get your tickets to jam out right here!

THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA SEASON 7: THE VANDA LAROSE VIEW

Chicago’s own Vanda LaRose will be gracing our television screens this month when The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 7 airs on October 27th! Everyone should do their damnedest to cheer her on! Vanda is a pillar in the queer community here, and she’s done so much for so many people across the city! She is the current Miss Charlie’s 2026, Miss Fantasy Nightclub 2024, and Entertainer of the Year 2024! She’s incredible, and her run on The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 7 will be no different! Here’s where you can check out Vanda this month!

• SAT 10.10 - SAUCED AND SAUCY: 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY at PIZZA LOBO

• THU 10.22 - VANDA LAROSE’S DEATH AT THE DRAG SHOW at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB

• SUN 10.25 - QUEEN! at SMARTBAR

• WED 10.28 - CREATURE OF THE NIGHT PAGEANT at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB

• SAT 10.31 - HAUNTED HALSTED HALLOWEEN PARADE at HALSTED & ALDINE

THIS WEEKEND

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• Don’t forget about Happy Hour at Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago every Monday through Thursday from 4-6 PM. Blow off steam from work, catch up with a friend, or make one more stop before calling it a night!

• This week at Queen! it’s Halloween early with special guest host Fallon! The theme is Flesh, so get your looks together and come party till the lights come on and Queen! out!

• In the mood for some Chicago fashion? You should check out Planet Mats! You can get custom and ready-to-wear fashion balaclavas, sailor caps, and MORE! Being whimsical just got easier! 

• Chicago's music and nightlife scene is a community, and right now, one of its own needs our support.

  Greg House, a longtime Chicago DJ and multimedia artist, is in the ICU after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological condition that has left him paralyzed and requiring a ventilator.

  With a long road to recovery ahead, Greg's partner, Shea, has launched a fundraiser to help cover medical expenses, rent and everyday essentials while he's unable to work.

  Greg has spent years contributing to the scene that brings so many of us together. Now it's our turn to show up for him.

  Every donation helps, and sharing goes a long way, too. ❤️

  SUPPORT GREG'S RECOVERY FUND →

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