Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Nervous Laughter is Dorothy's monthly comedy night, built around the nervous, delightfully weird end of stand-up. Expect a room full of comics who lean into the awkward rather than smooth it over, on the lower-level stage at Chicago's lesbian bar.
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Fri, Aug 7
9 PM - 1 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Dorothy Debuts at Dorothy, Chicago's lesbian bar, is a cover-free night with DJs La Hechicera and Angelgirl Eva making their venue debut.
Sat, Aug 8
9 PM - 1 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
DJ Feature brings Chicago's own MobeeThicc to Dorothy for a late night of music at the neighborhood lesbian bar, spinning from nine into the early hours.
Sun, Aug 9
6 PM - 11 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Silent Book Club at Dorothy in Chicago, with Chicago Public Library, is a chance to gather in quiet camaraderie and read without book-club pressure.
Wed, Aug 12
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.
Monthly
Fri, Aug 14
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.
MonthlySat, Aug 15
9 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Dorothy Pop! Songs of the Summer is a pop dance party at Chicago's lesbian bar, with DJ sets, live performances and a late floor.
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