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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Glam up your Wednesday nights with Let's Get Glam — a burlesque bingo experience hosted by the dazzling duo GlaMonster and Reggay Boots, with a rotating special guest star every week bringing extra sparkle, sass, and showmanship. Play for the JR GLAM and MAJOR GLAM cash jackpots that grow every week until someone strikes it big. Free to play, with drink specials all night: $4 Miller Lite drafts, $5 Stolis (all flavors), $5 Jager/Fireball/Malort shots, and $4 tall boys. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Thu, Jul 2
9 PM - 1 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Weekly Thursday karaoke at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. Judgment-free stage, supportive crowd, drinks, and community vibes. Come solo or with friends.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 3
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Weekly drag watch party at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. Free entry, hosted by Jairo Reyna. Join the community for All Stars Season 11 viewing every Friday.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 3
9 PM - 2 AM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Gay dance party every Friday at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. DJ beats, cocktails, and queer community vibes until 2am. Inclusive nightlife in a.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 4
2 PM - 6 PM
Meeting House Tavern, Chicago
Guided tabletop RPG one-shot at Meeting House Tavern. Pick a character, roll for initiative. No experience needed. $25. Doors 2PM, gameplay 2:30PM.
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