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Friday, August 21, 2026
Steppenwolf 1700 Theater, Chicago
1700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, United StatesThrough a hybrid of storytelling, stand-up, and theatre, Claire Lochmueller's one-trans-woman dark-comedy memoir traces a journey from a childhood in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military school to a career as an award-winning trans theatre-maker. CRACKS navigates gender identity, substance abuse, and finding joy in a story about how, through laughter and tears, two lives became one trans identity. A two-night run in Steppenwolf's LookOut series at the 1700 Theater.
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Tue, Jun 30
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
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Tue, Jun 30
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.
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Tue, Jun 30
7 PM - 11 PM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Bravo trivia, $8 martinis, and bottomless drinks with pizza at Splash. Watch Summer House, Vanderpump Rules, and WWHL every Tuesday.
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Tue, Jun 30
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday poker night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. All skill levels welcome. No gambling—just cards, friends, and prizes in a laid-back gay bar vibe.
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