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Events for May 19, 2023

Chicago LGBTQIA+ events, nightlife and community happenings for Friday, May 19, 2023.

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  1. Past event

    Chicago RuPaul’S Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Join Team Sidetrack every Friday, starting May 12, to WATCH All Stars Season 8 and WIN starting at 7pm. No cover, No reservations needed. Doors open at 3pm every Friday. Starting May 12,…

  2. Past event

    Bingo Benefit For Cradles to Crayons

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
    D.S. Tequila Co. (Closed), Chicago

    CMSA Flag Football with D.S. Tequila Presents: A Bingo Benefit For Cradles to Crayons! A night of giving and games… Bring child & youth supplies to donate for drink tickets! School supplies…

  3. Past event

    RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 8

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
    Meeting House Tavern, Chicago

    Fridays are a DRAG! Chicago, start your engines... RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is back and Meeting House Tavern is showing the newest episode of Season 8, every Friday night starting at…

  4. Past event

    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party at Hydrate

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
    Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

    Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars UNINTERRUPTED at Hydrate! Every episode without commentary so you can grab a drink, sit back, and root for your favorite drag queen. No reservations…

  5. Past event

    Splash Social: RPRR All Stars 8 Viewing Party

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
    Splash Chicago, Chicago

    Join Splash Chicago every Friday for Splash Social, the only Rupaul's Drag Race viewing party that gets you bottomless well cocktails and pizza for only $25. Hosted by Gina Belle with…

  6. Past event

    Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 Viewing Party

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
    Roscoe's Tavern, Chicago

    Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 Viewing Party with hosts Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis & Kara Mel D’Ville along with special guests Krystal Versace, Tayce, Blu Hydrangea & Cheryl Hole!…

  7. Past event

    No Skips: Jessie Ware

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 8:30 pm
    Scarlet Bar, Chicago

    Doors open at 8pm for NO SKIPS: THAT! FEELS GOOD! by Jessie Ware! Playing the entire album starting at 8:30pm! Followed by DJ Brryce Fersher 10pm-close! $5 well drinks 8-9pm!

  8. Past event

    Effecto DJ Xtasy

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Fantasy Night Club, Chicago

    Effecto with DJ Xtasy every Friday in the front lounge of Fantasy Nightclub. Doors open at 9pm. Reggaeton, Bachata, Trap and more. 21+

  9. Past event

    GRRR at The Sofo Tap

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    It's time to come out and play with the furriest and their admirers at GRRR, every Friday starting at 9pm. $7 BIG BEAR Miller Lite drafts & $3 house shots on special all day & night.

  10. Past event

    Fresh Faces Drag Competition

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

    Fresh Faces is back with a new slate of up-and-coming talent and a new cast of judges. Be here every week to see sickening entertainers compete to be the last person standing. Hosted by…

  11. Past event

    Fetish Friday: GEAR

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Jackhammer, Chicago

    Fetish Friday is a weekly event from 9pm–4am that features rotating themes and parties. Every 3rd Friday, Jackhammer is GEAR-ing up for Fetish Friday. Whether you’re ready to wear your…

  12. Past event

    Battle Royale

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Replay Lakeview, Chicago

    Replay Lakeview presents Battle Royale. Challenge any of their bartenders to an arcade game for a chance to spin the prize wheel. Every Friday starting at 9pm.

  13. Past event

    May Flannel Friday

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Whiskey Girl Tavern, Chicago

    Kid Riot and Ca$hera wil be on the decks keeping everyone moving, $7 mixed wells, and free pool all night long. Doors open at 9. $5 - $15 tickets available online.

  14. Past event

    Rated X

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Splash Chicago, Chicago

    Every Friday, Splash Chicago is Rated X. With hosts Veronica Pop, Gina Belle, Zamora Love & XO Carrington feat. special guest performers.

  15. Past event

    Filtered Drag Review

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 pm
    D.S. Tequila Co. (Closed), Chicago

    FILTERED is DS Tequila’s Friday night turn-up, featuring fierce drag, delicious drinks and an incredible music and lights system. Every week features a rotating cast of performers that…

  16. Past event

    Filtered Drag Revue

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 pm
    D.S. Tequila Co. (Closed), Chicago

    FILTERED is DS Tequila’s Friday night turn-up, featuring fierce drag, delicious drinks and an incredible music and lights system. Every week features a rotating cast of performers that…

  17. Past event

    DS Late: Blu9

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 pm
    D.S. Tequila Co. (Closed), Chicago

    D.S. Late presents Blu9 starting at 10pm.

  18. Past event

    Prom 2023

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:00 pm
    Berlin Nightclub (Closed), Chicago

    Prom 2023: Who Will Be Crowned King & Queen Nominees Kings Flaming Homosexual Boy Toothless Yur Unkle Boy 3 Queens Irregular Girl Sativa Feliciano Diamond Siichele JForPay Music with DJs…

  19. Past event

    Friday Night Lights

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:30 pm
    Roscoe's Tavern, Chicago

    Roscoe's will light up your weekend with performances by Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, Kara Mel D’Ville, Krystal Versace, Tayce, Blu Hydrangea & Cheryl Hole starting at 10:30PM! No advance…

  20. Past event

    Now That's What I Call Fridays: Chomper

    Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:00 pm
    Hydrate Nightclub, Chicago

    Chomper is back behind the Hydrate booth to give you another all-out party this Friday! Dance with us every Friday night for all of the chart-topping hits and sexy gogos. Fri, May 19 Set…