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					10 events 1 10 events, 1 2026-07-30 Lollapalooza 2026-07-31 Boots – Lollapalooza Aftershow 2026-08-01 Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox August 1 @ 9:00 pm - August 2 @ 1:00 am Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox Jenny Fox is Dorothy's newest monthly resident DJ - bringing... Free 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 August 1 @ 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49, 2:00 pm The Art of Aphasia Staged Reading August 1 @ 2:00 pm The Art of Aphasia Staged Reading Join us for a special staged reading of "The Art..., 3:30 pm Redtwist Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Deserted,” June 14 – August 2 August 1 @ 3:30 pm Redtwist Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Deserted,” June 14 – August 2 Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents Deserted, playing June 14 through August... $10 – $60 + 4 More	7 events 2 7 events, 2 2026-07-30 Lollapalooza 2026-08-01 Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox 10:00 am Ruth Page Center for the Arts Kicks Off Its Fall Registration with an Open House for Dancers of All Ages, Sunday, August 2 August 2 @ 10:00 am Ruth Page Center for the Arts Kicks Off Its Fall Registration with an Open House for Dancers of All Ages, Sunday, August 2 Ruth Page Center for the Arts hosts its semi-annual Fall... Free, 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 August 2 @ 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49, 3:00 pm Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “yo ho.,” July 19 – August 29 August 2 @ 3:00 pm Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “yo ho.,” July 19 – August 29 Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2026 season opens with... $28 – $35 + 2 More
1 event 3 1 event, 3 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 3 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	1 event 4 1 event, 4 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 4 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	2 events 5 2 events, 5 6:00 pm LEGACY PROJECT PRESENTS: Mid-Summer Yacht Party VI August 5 @ 6:00 pm LEGACY PROJECT PRESENTS: Mid-Summer Yacht Party VI Sixth Annual Summer Lake Cruise on Lake Michigan!! Open Bar!!... $150, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 5 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	5 events 6 5 events, 6 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 6 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:30 pm ‘Reading Came First’ Book Club: A Black Queer History of the United States by C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost August 6 @ 6:30 pm ‘Reading Came First’ Book Club: A Black Queer History of the United States by C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost Program Overview "Reading Came First" is a unique book club..., 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 August 6 @ 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49 + 2 More	9 events 7 9 events, 7 5:00 pm Northalsted Market Days August 7 @ 5:00 pm Northalsted Market Days The Northalsted Business Alliance is thrilled to announce the return..., 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 7 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm Eras Tour (Drag Version) August 7 @ 6:00 pm Eras Tour (Drag Version) The Eras Tour (Drag Version), a nationally touring drag production... $54 + 6 More	7 events 8 7 events, 8 2026-08-08 LADYBEAR Featuring Kevin Aviance LADYBEAR Featuring Kevin Aviance August 8 @ 10:00 pm - August 9 @ 5:00 am LADYBEAR Featuring Kevin Aviance Lucy Stoole & smartbar present... LADYBEAR Featuring Kevin Aviance *... $25 – $31 10:00 am Eras Tour (Drag Version) August 8 @ 10:00 am Eras Tour (Drag Version) The Eras Tour (Drag Version), a nationally touring drag production... $54, 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 August 8 @ 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” July 8 – August 9 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 8 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 3 More	10 events 9 10 events, 9 2026-08-08 LADYBEAR Featuring Kevin Aviance 2026-08-09 Windows Windows August 9 @ 3:00 pm - August 10 @ 4:30 pm Windows Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a... $35.00 10:00 am Eras Tour (Drag Version) August 9 @ 10:00 am Eras Tour (Drag Version) The Eras Tour (Drag Version), a nationally touring drag production... $54, 11:00 am Northalsted Market Days August 9 @ 11:00 am Northalsted Market Days The Northalsted Business Alliance is thrilled to announce the return..., 2:00 pm Old Gold Summer ’26: Little Lark at Guild Row August 9 @ 2:00 pm Old Gold Summer ’26: Little Lark at Guild Row Let’s exchange the experience! Old Gold is back for our... $20 + 5 More
4 events 10 4 events, 10 2026-08-09 Windows Windows 11:00 am Northalsted Market Days August 10 @ 11:00 am Northalsted Market Days The Northalsted Business Alliance is thrilled to announce the return..., 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 10 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Windows August 10 @ 7:00 pm Windows Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a... $35.00	1 event 11 1 event, 11 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 11 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	4 events 12 4 events, 12 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 12 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:30 pm The Spark of a Play: Inspiration, Structure, and the Generative Process August 12 @ 6:30 pm The Spark of a Play: Inspiration, Structure, and the Generative Process Join playwright York Walker for a playwriting workshop on where..., 7:00 pm Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern August 12 @ 7:00 pm Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing... Free + 1 More	5 events 13 5 events, 13 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 13 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Windows August 13 @ 7:00 pm Windows Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a... $35.00, 7:00 pm Pitch Your Peeps August 13 @ 7:00 pm Pitch Your Peeps Take the stage to pitch your (35+) queer friend to... $5 + 2 More	11 events 14 11 events, 14 4:00 pm Fan Expo Chicago August 14 @ 4:00 pm Fan Expo Chicago f you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay,..., 6:00 pm Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market August 14 @ 6:00 pm Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market Hang out at an indie book shop and meet other... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 14 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 8 More	12 events 15 12 events, 15 10:00 am Fan Expo Chicago August 15 @ 10:00 am Fan Expo Chicago f you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay,..., 1:00 pm Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Sex and Rebellion August 15 @ 1:00 pm Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Sex and Rebellion This week is all about the ways Queer people use... Free, 2:00 pm Sonido Fest 2026 August 15 @ 2:00 pm Sonido Fest 2026 The National Museum of Mexican Art presents Sonido Fest 2026... Free + 9 More	12 events 16 12 events, 16 2026-08-16 Windows Windows August 16 @ 3:00 pm - August 17 @ 4:30 pm Windows Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a... $35.00 2026-08-16 Nico’s Birthday Queen! – Medusa’s ’80s Night Nico’s Birthday Queen! – Medusa’s ’80s Night August 16 @ 10:00 pm - August 17 @ 4:00 am Nico’s Birthday Queen! – Medusa’s ’80s Night Featuring Derrick Carter * DJ Psycho-Bitch * Michael Serafini Hosted... $20 10:00 am Fan Expo Chicago August 16 @ 10:00 am Fan Expo Chicago f you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay,..., 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 August 16 @ 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and... $19.50 – $106, 2:00 pm Family History Book Building Workshop August 16 @ 2:00 pm Family History Book Building Workshop The Family History Book Building Workshop is a small, hands-on... Free + 7 More
5 events 17 5 events, 17 2026-08-16 Windows Windows 2026-08-16 Nico’s Birthday Queen! – Medusa’s ’80s Night Nico’s Birthday Queen! – Medusa’s ’80s Night 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation August 17 @ 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 17 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:30 pm Nova Entertainment Presents “Hail Mary/Maria” by Playwright RJ Silva and Directed by Adam Reed, August 14 – 23 at Theater Wit August 17 @ 7:30 pm Nova Entertainment Presents “Hail Mary/Maria” by Playwright RJ Silva and Directed by Adam Reed, August 14 – 23 at Theater Wit Nova Entertainment is pleased to announce the cast and creative... $25 – $60	2 events 18 2 events, 18 2:00 pm Queer All Year Webinar with the James Beard Foundation and Queer Food Foundation August 18 @ 2:00 pm Queer All Year Webinar with the James Beard Foundation and Queer Food Foundation Join us virtually for James Beard Foundation and Queer Food... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 18 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	6 events 19 6 events, 19 11:00 am Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 August 19 @ 11:00 am Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 August 19 @ 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and... $19.50 – $106, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 August 19 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55 + 3 More	9 events 20 9 events, 20 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 August 20 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 20 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm Trans/Enby Night ft. DIY for Gaza & Vyle Studios August 20 @ 6:00 pm Trans/Enby Night ft. DIY for Gaza & Vyle Studios Bartender Lou hosts Enby Night at Dorothy celebrating non-binary and... Free + 6 More	15 events 21 15 events, 21 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 August 21 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 21 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm “It’s Not You. It’s Me: A Rooftop Happy Hour & Night of Connection” August 21 @ 6:00 pm “It’s Not You. It’s Me: A Rooftop Happy Hour & Night of Connection” Relationships are key — in the office, in the neighborhoods,... Free + 12 More	19 events 22 19 events, 22 8:00 am America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom August 22 @ 8:00 am America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration... Free, 8:00 am Windows August 22 @ 8:00 am Windows Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a... $35.00, 10:00 am ChiPride Volunteering + FarmWorks and Heartland Human Care Services August 22 @ 10:00 am ChiPride Volunteering + FarmWorks and Heartland Human Care Services Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Heartland... + 16 More	16 events 23 16 events, 23 2026-08-23 Windows Windows August 23 @ 3:00 pm - August 24 @ 4:30 pm Windows Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a... $35.00 8:00 am Screening of “Second Nature” narrated by Elliot Page August 23 @ 8:00 am Screening of “Second Nature” narrated by Elliot Page “Everything you didn’t learn in high school biology” is the... $2 – $6, 12:30 pm Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo August 23 @ 12:30 pm Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo Free Tickets for a Limited Time! You’re invited to an... Free, 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 August 23 @ 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and... $19.50 – $106 + 12 More
7 events 24 7 events, 24 2026-08-23 Windows Windows 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation August 24 @ 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36, 5:30 pm Equal Love Strikes Fall League Begins August 24 @ 5:30 pm Equal Love Strikes Fall League Begins Equal Love Strikes Fall Season Starts. We're a casual social... $120, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 24 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 3 More	3 events 25 3 events, 25 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 25 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm ChiPride Volunteering + RCS – Tuesday Night Pantry Goods Distribution August 25 @ 6:00 pm ChiPride Volunteering + RCS – Tuesday Night Pantry Goods Distribution Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Ravenswood..., 7:00 pm Pitch Your Peeps – Late Bloomers Edition August 25 @ 7:00 pm Pitch Your Peeps – Late Bloomers Edition Pitch Your Peeps is partnering with Chicago’s leading lesbian owned... $10	8 events 26 8 events, 26 10:00 am Latine Homelessness Report – Community Discussion on LGBTQ+ Youth August 26 @ 10:00 am Latine Homelessness Report – Community Discussion on LGBTQ+ Youth Hosted by La Casa Norte, ALMA Chicago, Equality Illinois &... Free, 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 August 26 @ 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and... $19.50 – $106, 5:30 pm The Queer Creative Lounge August 26 @ 5:30 pm The Queer Creative Lounge Looking for your next collaborator, or just want to vibe... + 5 More	8 events 27 8 events, 27 2026-08-27 Chicago House Music Festival & Conference Chicago House Music Festival & Conference August 27 - August 30 Chicago House Music Festival & Conference The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference—the genre born in... Free 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 August 27 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 27 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm Summer Ease Networking for Women & LGBTQIA+ Business Owners & Professionals August 27 @ 6:00 pm Summer Ease Networking for Women & LGBTQIA+ Business Owners & Professionals People before business: Networking designed for intentional connection, community, and... $15 – $30 + 4 More	13 events 28 13 events, 28 2026-08-27 Chicago House Music Festival & Conference 2026-08-28 Camp BYOB Camp BYOB August 28 @ 4:00 pm - August 30 @ 12:00 pm Camp BYOB A POC and Queer owned summer camp that's 21+. It... $400 2026-08-28 Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox August 28 @ 9:00 pm - August 29 @ 1:00 am Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox Jenny Fox is Dorothy's newest monthly resident DJ - bringing... Free 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 August 28 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 28 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm “The Last Word,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience, Announces Summer Performances August 28 @ 7:00 pm “The Last Word,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience, Announces Summer Performances The Last Word, created by Declan Grogan, announces performance dates... $20 – $50 + 7 More	15 events 29 15 events, 29 2026-08-27 Chicago House Music Festival & Conference 2026-08-28 Camp BYOB 2026-08-28 Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox 1:00 pm Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Dive Keepers on North Clark Get Warnings August 29 @ 1:00 pm Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Dive Keepers on North Clark Get Warnings In 1948 the Chicago Tribune reported that Capt. John J.... Free, 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 August 29 @ 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and... $19.50 – $106, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 August 29 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55 + 9 More	8 events 30 8 events, 30 2026-08-27 Chicago House Music Festival & Conference 2026-08-28 Camp BYOB 1:00 pm The Trouble With My Hair, presented by Nothing Without a Company August 30 @ 1:00 pm The Trouble With My Hair, presented by Nothing Without a Company The Trouble With My Hair: Coloring, Cutting, and Coming into..., 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 August 30 @ 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 – 30 Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and... $19.50 – $106, 3:00 pm Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody August 30 @ 3:00 pm Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody Bambi Banks returns to the LookOut Series with Clue University, a slasher parody... $33 + 3 More
3 events 31 3 events, 31 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation August 31 @ 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly August 31 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm UNCLE ROY August 31 @ 7:00 pm UNCLE ROY Chicago A moving and deeply personal documentary, UNCLE ROY follows... $15