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Monday, July 20, 2026
A poetry reading and gathering celebrating dezireé a. brown's debut collection, with tender and fierce queer verse.
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Fri, Jul 17
10 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Monthly queer karaoke night for women, trans folks, and allies. Sing, drink, and celebrate at Dorothy's 1970s lounge in Chicago.
Monthly
Sat, Jul 18
9 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Dance party at Dorothy in Chicago celebrating four decades of Top 40 — pop hits spanning 1986 to 2026 with music and live performances on a Sunday 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.
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