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Saturday, July 18, 2026
Dorothy's pop-focused dance party spanning Top 40 hits from 1986 to 2026, with music, performances and a night of fun.
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Mon, Jul 20
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Poetry reading at Dorothy in Chicago celebrating dezireé a. brown's debut collection They/She/He — tender and fierce queer verse on a Tuesday night.
Wed, Jul 22
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Intimate WLW songwriter showcase at Dorothy in Chicago — original songs and the personal stories behind each one, performed in a close-knit setting.
Fri, Jul 24
9 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
MunchHer at Dorothy, Chicago's lesbian bar, unites drag shows Obedience and The OG Hoochie Cabaret for a night of burlesque and indulgence.
Mon, Jul 27
7 PM - 11 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Sapphic Serenade: monthly queer karaoke hosted by E at Dorothy's underground lounge. Final Monday of each month. Community, laughter, and live performances.
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