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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Landmark Century Cinema & Chicago Filmmakers, Chicago
2828 N Clark St (Landmark Century) + 5720 N Ridge Ave (Firehouse Cinema), Chicago, IL, United StatesReeling, the Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, returns for its 44th edition with roughly 75 to 100 independent queer features, shorts, and documentaries over eleven days. One of the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festivals in the world, it screens at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema in Lakeview and Chicago Filmmakers' Firehouse Cinema in Edgewater. Runs September 17 through 27 — see the festival site for the full schedule and venues.
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Tue, Jun 30
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cell Block, Chicago
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Tue, Jun 30
7 PM - 12 AM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday karaoke at Charlie's in Chicago with hosted chaos, song sabotage, and comedy. Hosted by Bella DeBalle and Sutton Fister.
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Tue, Jun 30
7 PM - 11 PM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Bravo trivia, $8 martinis, and bottomless drinks with pizza at Splash. Watch Summer House, Vanderpump Rules, and WWHL every Tuesday.
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Tue, Jun 30
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly Tuesday poker night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. All skill levels welcome. No gambling—just cards, friends, and prizes in a laid-back gay bar vibe.
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