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Friday, July 24, 2026
Steppenwolf 1700 Theater, Chicago
1700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, United StatesDream Devis, Chicago's trans-femme South Asian collective, return to Steppenwolf after last year's sold-out debut for an existentialist romp through time, history, mythology, and pop culture told in song, dance, and comedy. Led by drag artist Abhijeet and stylist-historian Saleha Salam, the show channels the feminine archetypes of Bollywood cinema through a camp, queer lens on the big questions of life and death. Part of the LookOut series in the intimate 1700 Theater.
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Fri, Jul 24
3 PM - 7 PM
Sidetrack, Chicago
Weekly Friday show tunes party at Sidetrack Chicago. Video dance party, frozen cocktails, drag race viewing, and dancing. Start your weekend with the gay community.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 24
4 PM - 12 PM
Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, WI
Queer Chicago Outdoor Club weekend camping trip to Devil's Lake, July 24-26.

Fri, Jul 24
4:30 PM - 9 PM
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Chicago
Film festival centering Black & Brown femme/queer storytellers at the Logan Center, Chicago, July 24.

Fri, Jul 24
6 PM - 9 PM
Chicago PrimeTimers Cocktail Party, Chicago
Chicago PrimeTimers summer cocktail party for older gay & bi men, July 24.
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