Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Lemon, Chicago
Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago Social Butterflies runs its queer speed dating series (4th Monday monthly) at rotating Chicago venues — a friendly, organized way to meet people IRL. Check the organizer for this round's location.
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Thu, Sep 10
6 PM - 9 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
Weekly drag dinner theater in Chicago's Northalsted. Haute couture performances, $10 martinis, and upscale dining in an Art Deco room every Thursday.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 10
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
You Are Here Presents: Doomscrolling — a queer comedy and performance show at Dorothy in Chicago's West Town.
Thu, Sep 10
7 PM - 9 PM
Replay Lakeview, Chicago
Thirsty Thursday Trivia at Replay Lakeview, Chicago: weekly Thursday trivia at 7pm with cash prizes in the Halsted Street bar-arcade.
Weekly![[Dis]Abstraction](https://agwpullzone.b-cdn.net/eventmedia/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000/chi_jackhammer.jpg?optimizer=image&width=1200&height=1200)
Thu, Sep 10
7 PM - 2 AM
Jackhammer, Chicago
[Dis]Abstraction — a queer cinema fundraising party at Jackhammer Chicago on Thu Sep 10 from 7pm to 2am.
Thu, Sep 10
8 PM - 10 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Monthly drag showcase at Charlie's gay bar in Chicago. Hosted by Aja Ajani with performances by Umami, Faye Wylde, Klymax, and more. Every Thursday.
Monthly
Thu, Sep 10
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Weekly drink specials at Cell Block, Chicago's leather and fetish bar. Front bar open to all, back bar at 8pm for the leather community. Check dress code.
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