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Sunday, July 12, 2026
Judson & Moore Distillery, Chicago
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United StatesThe Cosmic Country Cookout is an all-day, campy psychedelic-country blowout from Local Universe's Cosmic Country Showcase crew, taking over Judson & Moore Distillery in Avondale with live sets, drinks, and food from Lonesome Rose and Pretty Cool Ice Cream. This year's bill is headlined by Erin Rae & the All-Stars backed by house band The Flying Objects, with Storms of Love and Glass-Beagle — a laid-back Sunday for the crowd that likes their twang with a little glitter.
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Tue, Jul 14
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 14
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
Every Tuesday at Cell Block, Chicago's leather bar — doors close at 7:30pm for an evening of uninhibited fun at the city's most unapologetic leather space.
Weekly
Tue, Jul 14
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
Tue, Jul 14
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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