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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 26, 2023
Chicago LGBTQIA+ events, nightlife and community happenings for Friday, May 26, 2023.
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Bears & Buds
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…
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Dad's Cigar Social
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…
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Chicago RuPaul’S Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party
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
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…
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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party at Hydrate
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…
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Splash Social: RPRR All Stars 8 Viewing Party
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…
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RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 8 Viewing Party at DS
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 8 Viewing Party begins at 7pm on all screens with sound.
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RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 8 (followed by Heat w/DJ Riley York)
Kick off your weekend with RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 8 viewing party starting at 7pm. Followed by Heat with Dancers and DJ Riley York spinning hottest and all your favorites.
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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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Effecto DJ Xtasy
Effecto with DJ Xtasy every Friday in the front lounge of Fantasy Nightclub. Doors open at 9pm. Reggaeton, Bachata, Trap and more. 21+
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Fetish Friday: BARK AFTER DARK
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…
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Battle Royale
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.
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GRRR: Kinky Bear
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…
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Rated X
Every Friday, Splash Chicago is Rated X. With hosts Veronica Pop, Gina Belle, Zamora Love & XO Carrington feat. special guest performers.
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Grabbys Weekend Kickoff Party
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…
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Pound Night
Chicago Pet Patrol presents Pound Night. IML Weekend at Cellblock Chicago. No cover, free clothes check.
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Latin Leather
At Night Productions presents Una Noche Caliente en la Cantina... Latin Leather over IML / Memorial Day weekend. No cover, no dress code. 9p-4a. Music by DJ Oswaldo, hot Latin dancers A.J.…
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BRÜT Party - Chicago IML
BRÜT Party presents BRÜT SERVICE STATION, IML weekend at Fantasy Night Club 10p-4a. DJs Dan Darlington, Jim Belanger, and Michael Thomas. IML Chicago MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE! 10-4 Good Buddy!…
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Filtered Drag Revue
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…
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Bound Femmes in Leather
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)
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Friday Night Lights
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…
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Dark Mode with Seth Breezy
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…
