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Saturday, July 11, 2026
Splash's weekly Saturday late-night dance party.
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Sun, Jul 5
4 PM - 12 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Sunday dance party at Splash gay bar in Chicago. DJ Mary K spins all night with Miss Toto, Kam & XO Carrington. Afternoon to late night.
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Tue, Jul 7
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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Wed, Jul 8
9 PM - 2 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Wednesday drag competition at Splash Chicago hosted by Miss Toto and Ann Arquía. No eliminations, fierce performances, and a winning prize package.
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Thu, Jul 9
10 PM - 12 AM
Splash, Chicago
Weekly Thursday night at Splash with live performances and dancing. High-energy gay club in Chicago's Northalsted with Mary K, Martin, and Virago.
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