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Batter Up: Talking CMSA Open Sunday Softball with the new league commissioner Matt McGary
29 Nov 2023

Matt McGary has, combined, close to 20 years of experience playing gay softball – in Chicago and Houston.

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Drag'n Brunch: Fantasy-themed drag game show and brunch debuts Sunday, November 26
22 Nov 2023

The new DRAG’n BRUNCH – set to debut this Sunday, November 26, and then run on the last Sunday of every future month – will be a fantasy-themed drag game show that will mix the enchantment of Medieval Times with the thrill of Minute to Win It.

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Berlin Nightclub closes after 40 years, citing increased expenses 
21 Nov 2023

Berlin Nightclub is officially closed following a contentious battle with the union representing its employees.

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BoyJ kicks off the weekend every Friday at Hydrate Nightclub
21 Nov 2023

Jalen Manuel, known throughout the LGBTQ community as Thee BoyJ, is the new face of Friday nights at Hydrate Nightclub, a true kickoff to the weekend in the heart of the Chicago neighborhood commonly called Boystown and a first of its kind at the popular bar.

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Out Loud gay couple Jon & Brian set for Split Decision spotlight on Jubilee Media
20 Nov 2023

Jon McKinney and Brian Merrill, the popular gay age-gap couple that continues to expand its worldwide audience as social media content creators under their Out Loud banner, will be in the spotlight on Jubilee Media, which airs on YouTube.

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Photos: Over-the-top Halloween celebrations at Sidetrack
10 Nov 2023

Halloween was, once again, an over-the-top, multi-day costume-craze event in Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.

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Ray Koenig becomes first openly-gay Chicago Bar Association president
04 Nov 2023

Ray Koenig III is a pioneer as the new president of the Chicago Bar Association, in its 150th year with about 18,000 members of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals throughout the country but primarily based on the Chicago area.

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Chicago's Jaime Adrian is back at the mic delivering a catchy message to haters
02 Nov 2023

Jaime Adrian is back, microphone in hand, bringing his distinctive style and sound – with a very direct message.

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Superstar Adam Lambert enjoys 'Afterlife' with CircuitMOM and DJ Sam Gee
29 Oct 2023

Matthew Harvat was a more than a wee bit surprised when DJ Sam Gee gave Harvat his guest list for his CircuitMOM Productions debut on Saturday night, October 28, for the Afterlife party at the House of Blues in downtown Chicago.

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D.S. Tequila Co. owners leave legacy on North Halsted Street
27 Oct 2023

The D.S. Tequila Company in the Lakeview area commonly called Boystown will soon take its place alongside such past Chicago LGBTQ iconic establishments as Spin Nightclub, Hunter’s Nightclub (or Phoenix, as it was later known), Manhole, Crew and Cocktail, among others.

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D.S. Tequila Co. shutters after 14 years in Lakeview
27 Oct 2023

D.S. Tequila Co. is closing next weekend after 14 years in Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood, owners confirmed Friday.

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CircuitMOM is ready to party once more with two incredible Halloweekend parties
26 Oct 2023

Another holiday is upon us and Chicago’s LGBTQ community is ready to celebrate – with costumes and creativity unmatched.

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Halloween Treat: Sam Gee is back for CircuitMOM's Afterlife party, Oct. 28
26 Oct 2023

Sam Gee is heading back to Chicago for another popular local LGBTQ celebration: Halloween.

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Brazilian DJ Allan Natal makes Chicago debut at Hydrate's Halloween Freakshow, Oct. 28
25 Oct 2023

DJ Allan Natal is excited for his spinning debut in Chicago – at FREAKSHOW on Saturday, October 28, for Halloween at Hydrate in the Lakeview neighborhood commonly called Boystown.

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Social media sensation @StanChris delivers engaging, entertaining videos around LGBTQ content
20 Oct 2023

Chris Stanley, a popular social media content creator who focuses on the LGBTQ community, released a video of himself sleeping with a straight male friend.

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Betty Boop-oop-a-doop opens in Chicago for World Premiere
10 Oct 2023

Betty Boop! in BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical comes to Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.

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Golden Girls U.S. tour arriving to Chicago's Broadway Playhouse
10 Oct 2023

Picture it. United States, 2024.

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AIDS Run & Walk Chicago 2023 draws thousands to Soldier Field
01 Oct 2023

The AIDS Run & Walk Chicago returned to Chicago’s Soldier Field on Saturday to help raise awareness and funds for individuals who are living with or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.

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Sounds from the Doggpound hit Hydrate Nightclub on Friday for H2Glow Party
29 Sep 2023

The lights will shine brightly at Hydrate Nightclub tonight for H2Glow, North Halsted’s newest and brightest BlacklightParty, featuring Khloe Couleé, Mimi Marks, Sheeza Woman, Apollo Venom Summers, and Kitty Banks for a two-hour hyped-up glow-inspired show starting at 10 p.m.

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