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Chicago no pants subway ride is Sunday
Fifth annual Mr. Leather64Ten March 14
Chicago ride-share tax takes effect Monday
Worldwide traveler Ryan Cowden launches Travel Advisor Business
After a series of 9-to-5 jobs, Ryan Cowden realized that wasn't the life for him. He wanted to continue exploring, on his own terms rather than those of an employer. And ideally, it would be done from anywhere but Chicag
Australian DJ/Producer Dan Slater headlines Hydrate Nightclub, Saturday, Dec. 21
DJ Dan Slater will be at Hydrate Nightclub on Saturday, Dec. 21 for his final gig in the U.S. in 2019. His set starts at 11:30 p.m.
Hydrate Nightclub is bringing DJ-filled 6-party weekend to Puerto Vallarta: H2O Festival
Imagine Chicago's renowned Northalsted Market Days being held over three days, in March, on the beach, in the sunshine, with DJs from around the world spinning their special musical style, and of course plenty of Speedos
DJ Alex Cabot kicks of 2020 with Xxposed Dance Party at Fantasy Nightclub
One of the first dance parties of 2020 will be "Xxposed Afterhours," starting at 7 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown, marking the first-ever event produced by Chicago's own DJ Alex Cabot.
Chicago native David Jade Sotomayor reflects on 20-years as performer, RuPaul's Drag Race
David Jade Sotomayor grew up in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, which has long been anchored on its Puerto Rican pride – and of course plenty of flags to represent the sun-filled island. There is even one giant Pue
Ho Ho Ho – The Santa Speedo Run Boystown raises funds for the Center on Halsted
The annual eye-candy-filled Santa Speedo Run drew more than 1,000 attendees last year, with 300 of them running the 1-mile route through Boystown, raising about $80,000.
Thousands protest Trump visit to Chicago
Thousands of protesters gathered outside Chicago's Trump Tower last Monday amid the president's first visit to the city since his inauguration.