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Friday, August 7, 2026
Chicago Theatre Works
1113 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United StatesClandestina and DJ Gloria's all-white dance party lands at Chicago Theatre Works in Lakeview for a night of nonstop beats, dancing, and community. Wear white head to toe and join the crowd from the same crew behind the queer-tagged White Heat Party series. DJ Gloria spins alongside special guest DJ Feen, running from early evening until just before midnight. A festive, come-in-your-best-white-fit kind of night on Belmont.
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6 PM - 8 PM
Goblin Market, Chicago
Queer nerd meetup at Goblin Market, Lakeview's LGBTQ+ manga & games shop, Chicago.
Fri, Jul 10
6 PM - 5 PM
Northalsted
Your guide to Chicago Fetish Weekend 2026 (July 10-12) — the Midwest Rubber & Leather Contest, the Service Station and BUNKER parties, the best leather bars, and where to stay.
Fri, Jul 10
6 PM - 10 PM
Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago
The Christmas in July Drag Dinner at Kit Kat Lounge is a holiday-themed Fri-Sat drag dinner show in Chicago's Boystown with the Kit Kat Divas.
WeeklyFri, Jul 10
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Montrose Beach, Chicago
LGBTQ+ beach volleyball league Friday evenings at Montrose Beach, Chicago, through Aug 21.
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