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Monday, August 3, 2026
Get ready for Drag Bingo with a twist, hosted by the fabulous Aurora and Bella! This free-to-play event brings all the sass and laughs you'd expect from Charlie's, complete with drink specials including Apple Pie & Jell-O shots, $4 domestic beer pints, $5 pitchers, and $6 well drinks. It's the perfect Monday night to boot-scoot with your crew, test your luck, and celebrate with the queer community in true Charlie's style. 21+ only. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Tue, Jul 28
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Free salsa, bachata & cumbia dance lessons every Tuesday at Charlie's Chicago. All levels welcome. $4 drinks, Jell-O shots for charity.
Monthly
Tue, Jul 28
7 PM - 12 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday karaoke at Charlie's in Chicago with hosted chaos, song sabotage, and comedy. Hosted by Bella DeBalle and Sutton Fister.
Weekly
Tue, Jul 28
11:59 PM - 3:59 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday dance party at Charlie's featuring Reggaeton, R&B, Hip Hop, Bachata, and House. Hosted by Sapphire Feliciano and Persephone Brooklyn.
Weekly
Wed, Jul 29
7 PM - 11 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Wednesday line dancing at Charlie's for Chicago's queer country community. Two-step, drink specials, and $1 Jack Daniel's support for SCCDA.
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