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Gay Events Tonight in Chicago

Find out where the gay scene is heading tonight in Chicago. We track LGBTQ+ parties, drag shows, and nightlife across Chicago, Illinois so you can see exactly what's on this evening and plan your night out.

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Thursday, August 13

Club Flamingo: The Andy Warhol Birthday Celebration

Club Flamingo: The Andy Warhol Birthday Celebration

8 PM - 4 AM

Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

Club Flamingo is Hydrate Nightclub's weekly Thursday 80's & 90's alternative night in Chicago's Boystown, with drag, DJs and dancing until 4am.

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

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.

Weekly
Bosco: The Marvelous Miss Gender

Bosco: The Marvelous Miss Gender

8 PM - 10:30 PM

The Vic Theatre, Chicago

Drag Race's Bosco brings The Marvelous Miss Gender tour to The Vic Theatre, Chicago, Aug 13.

Karaoke Cabaret

Karaoke Cabaret

9 PM - 1 AM

Meeting House Tavern, Chicago

Weekly Thursday karaoke at Meeting House Tavern in Chicago. Judgment-free stage, supportive crowd, drinks, and community vibes. Come solo or with friends.

Weekly
Thicc Thursdays

Thicc Thursdays

9 PM - 1 AM

Replay Lakeview, Chicago

Weekly gay dance night at Replay Lakeview with DJ MoBeethicc, $5 cocktails, and an inclusive vibe. Every Thursday in Chicago's Lakeview.

Weekly
Let's Go! Latin: Becky G Edition

Let's Go! Latin: Becky G Edition

9 PM - 2 AM

Sidetrack, Chicago

Sidetrack's Let's Go! Latin party goes all-Becky G on Aug 13 — Latin pop videos and dancing 9pm-2am in the Main, Cherry, and North Bars.

Late Night Thursday

Late Night Thursday

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.

Weekly
Beer Belly Open Mic

Beer Belly Open Mic

10 PM - 3:30 AM

2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago

Weekly Thursday open mic at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Sign up at 10PM, show starts 10:30PM. Live performances, community vibes, gay bar atmosphere.

Weekly
Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters

11 PM - 4 AM

Charlie's, Chicago

Monthly fashion celebration every Thursday at Charlie's gay bar. Dance floor, styled crowd, design community vibes. Chicago nightlife.

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