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Friday, July 24, 2026
Drag shows Obedience and The OG Hoochie Cabaret join forces at Dorothy for a Liq'Her Lounge and bodacious burlesque Freaknik.
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Wed, Jul 8
6 PM - 10 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Monthly Wednesday tarot readings with mediumship and spell work at Dorothy, Chicago's lesbian bar. Candlelit pop-up with cocktails and community.
MonthlyThu, Jul 9
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Vicious alternative standup comedy every Thursday at Dorothy. Hosted by Slugface. Sharp jokes from Chicago's boldest comedians.
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.
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