Hey Chicago! it’s your girl, Meli! I hope that you all have had just a spectacular time this past weekend! I know that I did. I had such a special time closing out my party BUMP. with Naomi Smalls! I was surrounded by my closest friends and drag family, and it couldn’t have been a better time! Dancing under the disco ball with everyone for one last time was one of the highlights of my time here in Chicago. Thank you to anyone reading this that has ever bought a ticket and attended. I am so deeply appreciative. This week in the newsletter, we’re gonna take it easy! So buckle up, get your wine, or your joint, and let’s get to it!

The Yuletide just got crazier with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show! Join the Drag Race alum to celebrate on December 6th at The Auditorium. Christmas will be turned on its head, and you just have to enter our giveaway to win two free tickets.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Kaleidoscope: Free Drag Show is back again for its 10th installment on October 29th! Join in for a night of spooky drag, alternative artistry, and Halloween fun at Karma Club Dispensary! Best part? It’s FREE!*

• On November 11th, celebrate everything that makes the Chicago scene fab at The Gaggys - Chicago Drag & Nightlife Awards! Enter to win two free tickets, because it’s going to be gaggy!

• Help Vanda LaRose find the next winner of the Creature of the Night Pageant on October 28th! Things are getting spookier than ever at Hydrate Nightclub. Check here for goosebumps and more information.

• Join Haus of Paint for Haus of Horrors: A Thrilling Halloween Drag Show on October 22nd! Chicago’s favorite young artist collective gets spooky for the holiday season, and you won’t want to miss it! Tickets here!

• Flashback Dance Party is back at Atmosphere Bar on November 10th. Dance the evening away with music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s! Best part? It’s free!

WHERE TO GO APPLE & PUMPKIN PICKING AROUND CHICAGO

‘Tis the season to make your way to the pumpkin patch and the apple orchard! The leaves have changed, and they’re falling to the ground, so make sure you commemorate this time with a little fall festivity! There are plenty of options around, and Do312 has them all in one spot! Check it out!

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Sunday is “Funday” this weekend when you go to Derrick’s Birthday Queen! at smartbar! This weekend join special guest host Sindy Vicious as we celebrate Derrick’s birthday! Make sure to get your tickets and Queen! out!

• One more week of spotlighting Planet Mats here on the newsletter! Whimsical designs are just a click away when you shop with local designer, Mats Dahlberg! Sailor hats, balaclavas, and MORE! Being fierce just got easier!

• Check out local musician Finn! She released her debut album PARTY GIRL this summer. It’s the perfect Chicago album complete with songs about partying, love, and friends! Give it a listen!

• Every single Monday you can catch Mondays Are Ruff at Hydrate Nightclub. Hosted by the hilarious Mz. Ruff N’ Stuff, you’ll laugh, ki, see fabulous drag, and MORE! Check out the deets!

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