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Sunday, July 12, 2026
Big Gay Sal's, Chicago
Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago Fetish Weekend winds down with the Victory Brunch at Big Gay Sal's — continental breakfast and mimosas with the new Midwest Rubber and Midwest Leather titleholders — before an afternoon Geartunes send-off at Sidetrack. 21+.
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Wed, Aug 19
6 PM - 10 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, Aug 19
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.
Monthly
Wed, Aug 19
7 PM - 10 PM
Whiskey Girl Tavern, Chicago
Weekly queer country line-dancing night at Whiskey Girl Tavern, Edgewater, Chicago. Free, Wednesdays.

Wed, Aug 19
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.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Slaycation brings a travel-themed drag show to Dorothy in Chicago on Aug 19 — each queen transports the room to a different dream destination.

Wed, Aug 19
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Steppenwolf 1700 Theater, Chicago
One-night queer cabaret with Carl Chadek at Steppenwolf's LookOut 1700 Theater, Chicago, Aug 19.
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