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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Bark Bark Bite is a show for only the most vicious alternative comedians in Chicago. Hosted by Slugface.
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Fri, Jul 10
9 PM - 1 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Monthly Friday DJ night with Chicago's resident hip-hop DJ Ca$h Era at Dorothy lesbian bar. Open-format mixing, $10 entry, dancing until 1am.
Monthly
Sat, Jul 11
9 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Sapphic goth night in Chicago at Dorothy. Moody music, dancing, and queer community in an intimate space. Saturdays.
Sun, Jul 12
6 PM - 11 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Silent Book Club at Dorothy, Chicago's lesbian lounge, is a monthly quiet reading gathering, this edition featuring Proud City by Block Club Chicago.
Mon, Jul 13
7 PM - 9:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Sing-along screening of Chicago (2002) at Dorothy in Chicago — Queen Latifah trivia at intermission and raffle prizes make this a full Queer Movie Monday night out.
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