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Saturday, October 31, 2026
BRÜT — the touring underground gay circuit party (founded in NYC in 2013 by DJ Dan Darlington) — brings its Halloween edition to Chicago. Expect a big-room dance floor and a come-as-you-are, libertine crowd. Venue and set times firm up closer to the date; check brutparty.com for tickets.
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Thu, Oct 8
7 PM - 9:30 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Sun, Oct 11
4 PM - 9 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Boys Day Out takes over Nobody's Darling in Andersonville for a Sunday afternoon and evening, 4pm to 9pm.
Thu, Oct 15
6 PM - 8 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Sat, Oct 17
8 PM - 11 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Soul returns to Nobody's Darling Oct 17 — R&B, funk, and soul classics from 8-11pm at Andersonville's award-winning cocktail bar.
Sun, Oct 18
6:30 PM - 10 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Wed, Oct 21
6 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Undercover Wrestler meets at Sidetrack every third Wednesday 6-9pm — a free social for wrestlers and fans with gear encouraged and clothes check.
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