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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sunroom is a Chicago-based vocal trio singing original music and self-arranged covers rooted in folk and soul harmony singing.
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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.

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.
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Sat, Jul 18
8 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.

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.
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