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International Mr. Leather 2023
International Mr. Leather is preparing for its Sapphire Anniversary in 2023. The host hotel is once again at Chicago’s historic Congress Hotel and Convention Center. May 25-29 - various…
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Events for May 25, 2023
Chicago LGBTQIA+ events, nightlife and community happenings for Thursday, May 25, 2023.
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Burlesque Royale - Leather Edition
Burlesque Royale - the all-male burlesque show hosted by Tyler Hall and Danika Blake, returns in May with the Leather Edition just in time for International Mr. Leather. Burlesque Royale…
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Tango by Joel Tan
An elderly waitress at a Chinese restaurant in Singapore refuses to serve a same-sex couple and their adoptive son because of her religious beliefs. When a video of her actions is shared…
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Stripper Bingo
Join Atmosphere in Andersonville every Thursday at 8 pm as Jose hosts Stripper Bingo. Win hot prizes and more.
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Disco and Daiquiris
Get your fill of Disco and Daiquiris with us every Thursday. DJ FR8-O takes the decks an all Disco set. Every Thursday at 8pm
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Invasion/Rough Trade
Steamworks presents Invasion/Rough Trade with the Men of Mafia and Cumunion. Featuring DJ J-Daddy.
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Thirsty Thursday Karaoke w/Bradley K8 Olsen
The mic is hot and you can be too at Thirsty Thursday Karaoke! Sultry host Bradley K8 Olsen will guide you through a boozy night of melodies and immodest fun, so grab a cocktail and get in…
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Let's Go Thursday
Jump start your weekend at "Let's Go Thursdays" hosted by Alex Kay and featuring a rotating line-up of guest performers giving us life with amazing Chicago Drag! Get on stage and play games…
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IML Sidetrack Takeover
CircuitMOM Production is kicking off IML weekend with a Takeover of Sidetrack. Admission is Free. On Thursday, May 25th from 9pm-2am CircuitMOM is taking over the Main, North, and Cherry…
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Skin Trade (Grabby Awards Kickoff)
The official kickoff party to the Grabby Awards featuring the men of Gay XXX and DJ Chi Chi La Rue! $10 online | $10 on the door
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Let's Get Weird: Leather Littles
Why settle for "normal" when it's more fun to be weird? Let's Get Weird, a rotating-themed event dedicated to learning about and exploring the less-conventional launches during IML Weekend…
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inCOMING: IML Welcome Party
Jackhammer welcomes all our friends and IML visitors to Incoming—our IML kickoff party on Thursday, May 25th starting at 9pm-4am. Get GEARed up for a weekend of IML events! This event is…
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DP! It's a Vibe
Live it up every Thursday with Hydrate's no-holds-barred dance party featuring sexy gogos and the hottest top 40, throwback, and dance tracks. Hosted by Sasha Love with beats by DJ Geo…
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Welcome Bears Party
A Touche Memorida Day weekend tradition of welcoming Bears from around the world. Guest DJ Jesse R. No cover, no dress code. Midnight pizza panic serving up hot slices from J.B. Alberto's.
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Frat Night at Scarlet
Scarlet Chicago's popular Frat Night every Thursday night with drink specials, hot bartenders, cranked-up music and hottie high jinks. DJ Kirk and Miranda. 11pm-2am.
