Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Northalsted
Northalsted (Boystown), Chicago, IllinoisChicago Fetish Weekend 2026 (July 10-12) is the Midwest’s community-led leather, rubber, and kink celebration — three days of parties, a vendor mart, a club rush of local kink groups, and the joint Midwest Rubber & Leather Contest, all centered in Northalsted. Now in its fourth year (est. 2023), it’s produced by the Chicago Rubber Club NFP.
Have feedback on this description? Let us knowThe circuit parties, afterhours and official events happening across Chicago Fetish Weekend in Chicago — dates, venues and tickets.
Let people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
Wed, Jul 8
6 PM - 8 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Network with LGBTQ business professionals at Nobody's Darling in Andersonville. Monthly Wednesday mixer with cocktails and community.
Monthly
Wed, Jul 8
6 PM - 10 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Monthly Wednesday tarot readings with mediumship and spell work at Dorothy, Chicago's lesbian bar. Candlelit pop-up with cocktails and community.
Monthly
Wed, Jul 8
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Wednesday drag cabaret at Kit Kat Lounge featuring live performances, dinner, and cocktails. Glamorous entertainment in an intimate supper club setting.
Weekly
Wed, Jul 8
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.
WeeklyCatch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Your complete guide to LGBTQ+ Chicago — the best gay bars, annual events, neighborhoods, hotels, and things to do in the Windy City.
Robbie S.
The Chosen Few Picnic, drag brunches from Boystown to Andersonville, and Queen! at Smartbar — plus our guide to the best gay events all July.
Robbie S.Laid-back patios, karaoke, and the least pretentious crowd in the city — here's where Chicago's bears, cubs, and otters actually hang out, night by night.
Robbie S.From cruise bars in Rogers Park to the Chicago Eagle, here's every corner of Chicago's leather and kink scene — the birthplace of IML.
Robbie S.
