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Sunday, July 26, 2026
Queen! is Chicago's long-running queer Sunday at Smartbar, the legendary basement club beneath Metro in Wrigleyville. House and disco till the early hours with resident DJs and a crowd that treats Sunday night like the main event. A special edition celebrating a Queen! family birthday — expect the dance floor to go all night.
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Sun, Jul 5
10 PM - 4 AM
Smartbar, Chicago
Queen!, Chicago's queer Sunday house party at Smartbar beneath Metro, Wrigleyville.
Sun, Jul 12
10 PM - 4 AM
Smartbar, Chicago
Queen!, Chicago's queer Sunday house party at Smartbar beneath Metro, Wrigleyville.
Sun, Jul 19
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.
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