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Sunday, July 12, 2026
Queen! is Smartbar's long-running Sunday house-music party and one of Chicago's essential gay nights, in the basement club beneath Metro in Wrigleyville. The July 12 edition brings residents Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini alongside guest LADYMONIX, with Lucy Stoole and Nico hosting. Doors at 10pm, 21+.
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Sun, Jul 19
10 PM - 4 AM
Smartbar, Chicago
Queen!, Chicago's queer Sunday house party at Smartbar beneath Metro, Wrigleyville.
Sun, Jul 26
10 PM - 4 AM
Smartbar, Chicago
Queen!, Chicago's queer Sunday house party at Smartbar beneath Metro, Wrigleyville.
Sun, Aug 2
10 PM - 4 AM
Smartbar, Chicago
Queen!, Chicago's queer Sunday house party at Smartbar beneath Metro, Wrigleyville.
Sun, Aug 9
10 PM - 4 AM
Smartbar, Chicago
Queen!, Chicago's queer Sunday house party at Smartbar beneath Metro, Wrigleyville.
Sun, Aug 16
10 PM - 4 AM
Smartbar, Chicago
Queen!, Chicago's queer Sunday house party at Smartbar beneath Metro, Wrigleyville.
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