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Events for May 26, 2023

Chicago LGBTQIA+ events, nightlife and community happenings for Friday, May 26, 2023.

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  1. Past event

    Bears & Buds

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    IML returns to Chicago and The Sofo Tap is collaborating with Dispensary 33 and SESH on an extra special Friday Happy: Bears & Buds from 3–6pm. Kick off your weekend with a drink inside or…

  2. Past event

    Dad's Cigar Social

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Jackhammer, Chicago

    Show Daddy your head, foot and body at Dad's Cigar Social on Friday, May 26th from 5–9pm at Jackhammer. Light up with Daddy Gary from the Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) and help support…

  3. Past event

    Chicago RuPaul’S Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party

    Friday, May 26, 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,…

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    RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 8

    Friday, May 26, 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…

  5. Past event

    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party at Hydrate

    Friday, May 26, 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…

  6. Past event

    Splash Social: RPRR All Stars 8 Viewing Party

    Friday, May 26, 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…

  7. Past event

    Effecto DJ Xtasy

    Friday, May 26, 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+

  8. Past event

    Fetish Friday: BARK AFTER DARK

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Jackhammer, Chicago

    Calling all good pets, naughty pets, bratty pets and handlers for Bark After Dark, Jackhammer's monthly, 4th Friday Pup Party. Fetish Friday is a weekly event from 9pm–4am that features…

  9. Past event

    Battle Royale

    Friday, May 26, 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.

  10. Past event

    GRRR: Kinky Bear

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    The Sofo Tap, Chicago

    GRRRab your gear and get ready... On IML Weekend, Chicago's Best Bear Night is giving a BIG bear hug welcome to our IML guests at GRRR: Kinky Bear on Friday, May 26th starting at 9pm. No…

  11. Past event

    Rated X

    Friday, May 26, 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.

  12. Past event

    Grabbys Weekend Kickoff Party

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:00 pm
    Sidetrack, Chicago

    Celebrate GRABBYS Weekend in Chicago! Start your Memorial Day Weekend off right with the sexy Men of Falcon and NakedSword appearing live at Sidetrack. Join your hostess Zamora Love for…

  13. Past event

    Filtered Drag Revue

    Friday, May 26, 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…

  14. Past event

    Bound Femmes in Leather

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:00 pm
    Berlin Nightclub (Closed), Chicago

    Bound Femmes in Leather, hosted by Wildcat Howl & Ramona Slick. 10pm-4am. Music with DJs MissTwinkUSA (til 1AM) & Late Night with Glamour Cadaver (til 4AM)

  15. Past event

    Friday Night Lights

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:30 pm
    Roscoe's Tavern, Chicago

    Roscoe's lights up your weekend with performances by Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, Kara Mel D’Ville, Darienne Lake & Mrs. Kasha Davis starting at 10:30PM! No advance ticket sales or…

  16. Past event

    Dark Mode with Seth Breezy

    Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:00 pm
    Location to be announced

    DJ and Producer Seth Breezy takes over the dance floor to kick off your IML Weekend! He's played at the most sought after events like Winter Party Miami, Dallas Purple Party, Maninfest…