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Friday, July 9, 2027
Northalsted
Northalsted (Boystown), Chicago, IllinoisChicago Fetish Weekend 2027 is expected July 9–11. The weekend centers on the Midwest rubber and leather contest weekend, based in Northalsted. Organizers have not published official 2027 dates yet, so this listing follows the event's established pattern of the second weekend of July. We update this page as soon as the dates are confirmed.
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Thu, Aug 20
9:30 PM - 12 AM
Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago
Drag show at Hydrate on Halsted, Thu Aug 20. Meet and greet 9pm, show 9:30pm, $5 cover.
Thu, Aug 20
10 PM - 12 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Thursday night at Splash with live performances and dancing. High-energy gay club in Chicago's Northalsted with Mary K, Martin, and Virago.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 20
10 PM - 2 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Monthly gaming tournament at Charlie's gay bar in Chicago. Compete for cash prizes, show off cosplay, and connect with fellow players every Thursday.
Monthly
Thu, Aug 20
10 PM - 3:30 AM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly Thursday open mic at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Sign up at 10PM, show starts 10:30PM. Live performances, community vibes, gay bar atmosphere.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
4 PM - 9 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Friday show tunes party at Sidetrack Chicago. Video dance party, frozen cocktails, drag race viewing, and dancing. Start your weekend with the gay community.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly Friday drag dinner show at Kit Kat Lounge with rotating themed performances, cocktails, and fine dining. Glamorous LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago.
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