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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Steppenwolf 1700 Theater, Chicago
1700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, United StatesAn old-school-style cabaret from Chicago performer Carl Chadek, built from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, classic pop, and just maybe a little comedy. Think dinner jackets, evening gowns, and martinis, with the title nodding to the audition-room sting of being told you're "not right for that." An evolution of the act he first staged at Davenport's Piano Bar, now a one-night turn in Steppenwolf's LookOut series at the intimate 1700 Theater.
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Mon, Jul 13
5 PM - 2 AM
The SoFo Tap, Chicago
Monday night gay bar in Chicago with cold beer, friendly bartenders, and a dog-friendly patio. Laid-back neighborhood vibe for the queer community.
Weekly
Mon, Jul 13
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Weekly Mario Kart tournament at queer-owned Replay Lakeview in Boystown. Compete for $50, play arcade, enjoy happy hour specials. Sign-ups at 7 PM.
Weekly
Mon, Jul 13
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women & Children First, Chicago
Banned Books discussion group at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago, July 13.
Mon, Jul 13
7 PM - 9:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Sing-along screening of Chicago (2002) at Dorothy in Chicago — Queen Latifah trivia at intermission and raffle prizes make this a full Queer Movie Monday night out.
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