Category Archives: Gay Bars
Charity Bingo at Hamburger Marys April 8th
adoptable animals destroyed every year in the Chicago land area. Her goal is to Chicago a NO KILL city.
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Downtown Bar Friday Night Parties b-low
St Patricks Day at Downtown Bar March 16th
Palm Springs Seeks Best Bartender in Chicago March 6th
Palm Springs is seeking the best bartenders at top clubs across North America, including Sidetrack in Chicago. Palm Springs is challenging bartenders to stir up Palm Springs inspired cocktails as part of the 4th Annual Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge presented by Here Media and Alaska Airlines.
A winner will be selected from Sidetrack and
brought to Palm Springs to compete against other national bartenders in
the Cocktail Challenge finale on May 30, 2013, which is also
the official kick-off of
Summer Splash presented by Desert Gay Tourism Guild.
Event: 4th Annual Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge
Date: March 6, 2013 Time: 8pm
Location: Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halstead Street, Chicago
Contact Info:
773-477-9189 /
For the Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge event schedule and participating clubs, visit
www.
www.facebook.com/
Palm Springs is home to nearly 30 gay and
lesbian-owned and/or operated resorts and guesthouses, including many
that are clothing optional. Direct flights available to Palm Springs
from major cities. Palm Springs travel information at
www.VisitGayPalmSprings.com.
Cocktail Bar Closed Down Permanently This Time
Cocktail, a once popular gay bar in Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood at
the southeast corner of Roscoe and Halsted, has received an apparent
death blow this time.
Street, LLC, seized all property on the premises.
put up by the landlord and movers with a large truck
removed everything in the bar.
Cocktail had filed for
Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in August 2012.
However, the owner and operator of Cocktail, John “Geno” Zaharakis,
failed to comply with orders of the bankruptcy court and the case, along
with its protections, was dismissed on January 8, 2013. The dismissal
allowed the owner of the building to legally proceed with asset seizure
in an attempt to collect and alleged $85,344.55 in rents.
Cocktail and Zaharakis have been embroiled in financial problems and
subsequent litigation since March of 2011. The lawsuits allege tens of
thousands of dollars in delinquent rents, monies owed to former
employees and other defaulted payments.
Cocktail has been closed two different times in the last year due to
temporary license revocations related to unpaid taxes.
It is rumored the landlord will open a new gay bar there in late Spring. In time for gay pride!
CULT Dance Party at Berlin comes to an end Jan 31
Stardust presents: 3 year anniversary, which will be the Last CULT Ever!
CULT in saying hello to a solid 3 years, yet goodbye to the monthly
dance party that united an eclectic mix of Chicago seapunks, goth kids
and Internet celebrities under one roof!
Since 2010, CULT has brought you up-and-coming artists from around the world,
highlighting local talent, live acts, DJs, and hosts from the underground’s finest. It is built around combining indie qualities to a
mainstream atmosphere.
Overthe past 3 years CULT has been the first to introduce you to notable
national acts such as OoOoo, Picture Plane, Teengirl Fantasy, Brenmar,
GHE20 GOTH1K, Chippy Nonstop, AB Soto, Ultrademon, Zombelle, Alexis
Penney, Le1f, Mykki Blanco, Beni, Lil Internet, and Plastic Plates. Plus
appearances by White Mystery, Maluca, Lady Fag, Judi & Kristen from
Bad Girls Club, Jessica Wild & JuJubee from Rupauls Drag Race, and
even Lady Starlight from the Lady Gaga’s camp. Plus so many more!
The last CULT (January 31st 2013) will boast a live set by LA’s
“post-apocalyptic Lil’ Kim”, Brooke Candy (Chicago Debut), and DJ sets
by Jesse St. John (Chicago Debut) with residents Teen Witch Fan Club
& Matt -Matt. Hosted by Zombelle, Molly Soda,
Forthe last time ever, come dressed up in all colors shapes and sizes, and
embrace this much-needed entity in Nu Chicago nightlife. Stardust will
continue every Thursday, however this will be CULT’s last dance.
Drink specials: $1 Select Shots / $3 Bacardi Bombs /
Photos by ASL http://asl-media.com
RSVP for no cover: http://do312.com/Stardust
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CULT.
Doors open at 10pm.
“‘[CULTis] one of the only places in Chicago where you’ll hear a SALEM track
mixed into a tribal mix of [Willow Smith’s] ‘Whip My Hair’ along with
juke, bitch tracks, acid, Drone, UK funky and house.’ Mixing emerging
dance styles with a hint of pop, CULT has lived up to its name, often
drawing capacity crowds.” –Time Out Magazine
Chad Michaels Comes to HYDRATE Jan 19th
Chad Michaels’ career as one of the world’s
premier Cher Impersonators now spans two decades of acclaim and
celebration! Chad has been granted the opportunity to collaborate with
and entertain for Industry favorites such as David Foster, Bruce
Roberts, Elton John, Christina Aguilera, Cyndi Lauper, Gene Simmons,
RuPaul, and even the Diva Herself, Cher. For Chad Michaels, the “Beat
Goes On”!
Chad placed 3rd on Ru Pauls Drag Race Season 4, but came back for the ALL STARS and took the crown as WINNER!
Hydrate Presents Rupaul Drag Race AllStars Champion Chad Michaels
Hydrate is proud to present Chad Michaels for two special performances at 11 PM and 1 AM.
She is joined by Rupaul Drag Race Season 4 star DiDa Ritz.
Limited number of meet and greets are available for $25, which includes a complimentary cocktail.
Stay and dance till 5 AM with the sounds of DJR
Hydrate Nightclub Chicago | 3458 N Halsted Street in Chicago, IL 60657
Boystown and Gay-borhood Happenings New Year’s Eve Chicago 2012
“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”
Undisputedly, no other holiday evening offers more event happening choices than New Year’s Eve! Whether you’re a lover or a hater or just indifferent, fact is New Year’s Eve returns every December 31st.
For Michael and I, unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, our choices of who and where we spend New Year’s Eve with is not based on traditions (other than consuming an exorbitant amount of alcohol), but instead, what were going to do that night to celebrate is based on random criteria each year.
Today, we are still uncommitted to where exactly you’ll find us throughout the night, but we have narrowed or choices and want to share our recommended options with you (below list in alphabetical order).
Bonjonos Pizzeria: Sometimes the best New Year’s Eve simply requires having an amazing thin crust pizza and some buffalo wings, and staying in to watch the ball drop! Our favorite in Chicago, delivered to your doorstop and you can wash your edible indulgence down with plenty of your favorite elixir(s) of choice while ringing in the New Year.
Bonjono’s Pizza opened in 1996 at 4185 North Clarendon and Buena Avenue with a plan to make the best pizza, pasta and sandwiches in the neighborhood. The idea was to make everything as fresh as possible, crusts made by hand on site daily, sausage, pasta sauces, salad dressings and soup are also made from scratch. Owner Craig says “We think our customers appreciate our extra efforts and while not all menu items can be made in house, you can be assured that we only buy top quality ingredients and add our own special touches to them.”
Trust us as loyal customers of 13 years, they’ve stayed true to their original plan since opening. Our standing order with Bonjono’s is: a large, thin crust Margherita pizza with fresh tomato, basil and grilled chicken added with a couple side orders of buffalo wings with both ranch and blue cheese dressing sides-delicious! HEAVEN!
Bojono’s Pizzeria 4185 North Clarendon 773.404.9700
Delivery: from Bryn Mawr to Webster; from the lake west to Ashland.
Open daily from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM
last pizza order 9:45, last delivery order 9:45
Cocktail
3359 North Halsted Street. Cocktail is one of the sexiest, most inviting, playful upscale bars and restaurants on the Boystown strip, less any attitude! Cocktail’s two gorgeous bars feature black crystal chandeliers, onyx-lit bar tops and pay homage to our favorite French Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin’s Brut Yellow Label available by the glass or a full or 1/2 bottle everyday!
Cocktail is the perfect place to sip sinful libations, especially near the front window to enjoy all the familiar and friendly faces passing by Halsted and Roscoe, enjoy great food and converse with friends old and new, or groove to the DJ’s beats while drooling over their world-class go-go boys bumping and grinding!
As you can see on New Year’s Eve at Cocktail expect doors open at 7pm with Hostess Cyon Flare, sexy sounds of REDUX, champagne toast at midnight and of course sexy go-go boys dancing up a storm!
Downtown Bar – 440 S. State Street. We’re so glad this place re-opened. Once the Gentry, then a straight bar for a short time, Downtown Bar and Lounge is now here to stay! I love the layout , because there nooks and crannies and want private space with somesome or you can join the gang downstairs or up at the big bar. Brian has recently done remodeling and repainting to create even more lounge spaces.
$6 stoli cocktails all night and NO COVER.
elixir Lounge 3452 North Halsted Street. For someone who “less is more” when it comes to sports bars, it was so refreshing to learn that when Elixir opened it was not a sports bar!!!
More and more, Michael and I actually prefer to go into and enjoy a place with no TV’s at all! When were out and about town were looking to get caught up with friends and make new ones. Not watch TV. Nothing more annoying than music too loud or so many TV’s its a struggle to talk to the person next to you.
I would definitely describe Elixir as upscale and friendly, the kind of place were proud to take our parents visiting us this week and sit and visit over a nice stiff cocktail! Be prepared, their specialty cocktail list, along with prohibition era classics, might put a little hair on Mama’s chest New Year’s Eve at elixir Lounge we think is a great deal (they would definitely lose money on us) $50 is all that is asked for an open Premium bar and light hor d’oeuvres from 10pm -1am. As you can imagine, it is an extremely smaller space than many, so tickets very limited, not a bad thing at all, so contact an elixir staff member and get your ticket!
HYDRATE – 3458 North Halsted Street. NYE 2013 at Hydrate! PREMIUM OPEN BAR!The Ultimate NYE Dance Party is here!
Don’t delay! Buy your tickets today! This event sells out every year!
NYE at Hydrate includes a premium hosted bar and hors d’oeuvres from 8pm
to 11pm, champagne toast at Midnight, and party favors for every
guest!!!
General Admission Tickets are only $30 before 12.15.2012!! $35 if purchased before 12.31.2012!
$50 VIP Tickets include all of the above plus in and out privileges all night long!!! Don’t get stuck out in the cold!
DJ Laura B spins from 8 till midnight
Greg Drescher finished out the night till 4 AM…
Hosted by Sorraya Dash!!
NEXT STOP: Established in 1996 by a father and his two sons, the original El Mariachi at 3420 North Broadway and Roscoe (still in business today) is a quaint, but small 10-table restaurant! Again, I’m sure it was the first Mexican restaurant Michael and I ate at when we first moved to Chicago in 2001.
El Mariachi grew in popularity over the years due to their commitment to only serving top quality, authentic, mostly family recipes, traditional dishes and the best margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice.
At the newest location opened in 2010, El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill at 3906 North Broaway and West Sheridan, you’ll find everything you came to love and expect at their original restaurant plus SO MUCH MORE!
No longer prohibited by lack of space, the new restaurant has a much bigger menu, fresh tableside guacamole that is made to order and an extensive selection of over 175 tequilas! (all 100% Blue Agave). This makes it the biggest tequila bar in Chicago!
In October of this year, their newest endeavor opened to rave reviews: Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse. 3443 N. Broadway. So take your pick or mix and match.
EL MARIACHI will have 2 seatings for a fabulous 3 course pre-fix menu ($30.00 per person) ( regular menu will also be available on new years eve) * 6 pm and 8 pm seatings available. 773-549-2932
After Party At Revolucion Steakhouse...$60 Drink package from 11:00 pm to 2:00 a.m. which includes: Unlimited margaritas, sangria, house wine, selected beer, appertizer buffet
served through out the evening with party favors and champagne toast at midnight Reservations are HIGHLY recommended 773-661-9894.
Roscoe’s Tavern 3356 N. Hasted . A boystown favorite! I love this place. As always, never disappointed in the music. Crowd is always friendly. I always meet new people here. Great dance floor. And fantastic pitchers of unlimited flavors of specialty drinks.
NYE2012 – New Year – New Tune – Presented by Absolut Tune – a sparkling fusion of vodka and Sauvignon Blanc
$25 General Admission Hors d’ouevres, Champagne Toast and $1000 Balloon Drop
$75 VIP Advanced Purchase*
-Dedicated Separate Entrance with Express Entry
-Unlimited In & Out Privileges
-Gift Bag
-Complimentary Coat Check
-5 Premium Cocktails
*Limited Quantity Available
Hydrate Naughty Nice Underwear Party
Skin Productions Presents Naughty & Nice
o was Santa good to you this year?
Did you get everything you want?
Got the cute man-tees or the fabulous swimsuit for the next vacation and anxious to give them a try?
WELL JOIN US TO KICK IN THE NEW YEAR
WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA AT HYDRATE!
Come out for another night of dancing and celebrating in your holiday themed undies.
…but…normal undies, swimsuits, and jockstraps are welcomed too.
We at SKIN Productions are equal opportunity skivvies.
Must be in undies, swimsuits and jockstraps or at least have your shirt off to be in the Red Bar. Woman must be in their bra.
Dancing in clothing…BAH, HUMBUG!
You’ll definitely get coal next year
Santa and his elves will be on hand to make your spirits bright!
HYDRATE Purity Ball Dec. 22
Among devout Christians,
the Purity Ball is a gathering of young people who sign a vow of
chastity. NVRLND is about to do its take on this evangelical classic. On
SATURDAY, DEC. 22ND, we regain our virginity for the new year.
This will be the fiercest White Party to hit Chicago. NVRLND’s heavy
arsenal of lights and lasers…new LED dance boxes…the return of the
photo booth…white confetti…bad-ass costumes…CO2…3D
carnage…we’re putting on a f**king show.
DJ JALIL Z (Miami, FL) returns after his highly successful NVRLND Labor Day party
DEBBIE FOX hosts
Live Drums by Mo Kabre, Lighting by Joe Gillan
Production/Costumes by Eddie Couture, Damian Martin, Raul Redaggio, and CHOKE by Shawn Satterfield
NVRLND dancers. NVRLND production. NVRLND lasers.
Jackie Beat at HYDRATE – Holiday Show Dec 20
Jackie Beat is a very well known drag persona and actor, singer, songwriter and screenwriter.
with love of my life, Alexis Arquette and Lady Bunny.
Get a CD here…Dirty Sanchez
Jackie Beat: A Different Christmas Show!
Hydrate presents….JACKIE BEAT!
SHE’S BACK!!! Jackie Beat is back with her hysterical antics and she’s
giving you something to look forward to this holiday season!
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
Door open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm!
VIP TICKETS which included seating in the first 3 rows and a complimentary 4 Rebels Cocktail are only $30!
General Admission seating is only $20 in advance and $25 at the door!
Get your tickets today!
THIS WILL SELL OUT!!!
Double Feature Holiday Shows, NOT TO BE MISSED
Santa’s Dead! &
The company that brought you SNOW WHITE AND
THE SEVEN DRAG QUEENS, TWINKIE AND THE BEAST and ALEX IN WONDERLAND are
premiering something new this holiday season!
Giving homage to classic
noir films and Christmas television specials, MidTangent Productions
presents a dazzling and daring musical double feature like no other!
SANTA’S DEAD!
It was just a few days until Christmas. All over the world, children
anxiously awaited that morning when all their dreams would come true.
The elves at the north pole worked and worked. The reindeer were
groomed, the toys were made, and the candy canes were bent.
All seemed
quite well, but one person wasn’t happy and she was going to make sure
that this Christmas she finally got what she wanted! Mrs. Claus and her
conspiring lover, Bubba, had a plan up their jolly sleeves. The elves
suspected foul play. With the help of a private dick and the Queen of
the North Pole, these elves were going to get to the bottom of this, but
they had to hurry! With just a few hours until Christmas, could Mrs.
Claus and Bubba get away with this horrible crime? Would Santa be
avenged? Would the reindeer survive the cold after being completely
shaved due to scabies infection? These mysteries and more to be solved,
crime-fighters!
DIRTY CAROL’S CHRISTMAS
Welcome to Dirty Carol’s Christmas; a party like no other! Come join us
for a little singin’, a little dancin’, and a lot of drinkin’! Your host
for the evening, Dirty Carol, will keep you entertained while trying
her best to get into anyone’s pants. Both family and friends will stop
by to share some Christmas memories and perhaps a song (or seven). This
isn’t your typical holiday party, so leave the warm fuzzies at home,
because Dirty Carol and her friends will leave you feelin’ Dirty!
Performance Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays: through December 22
All show times 9:00pm
Tickets are $10
Shows are 21+
Written by MTP Artistic Director Tony Lewis and company members Aaron
Michael Adamkiewicz and Karla Meyer, these shows continue MTP’s
dedication to bringing original works with a familiar twist to the
Chicago GLBTQ community. This production features many MTP Artistic
Ensemble members both in front and behind the curtain and will have
surprise guest appearances and live entertainment between these one-act
shows.
HYDRATE 3548 N. Halsted
Vanite Paul Mitchell MITCH Party Dec 8th
what’s better for our hair. Fast pace life’s full of family, work,
relationships and the gym keep us on the go. Our hair might get
neglected time to time. We don’t have time for shampoo and conditioner!
Do we?
Men I’m here to say yes we do! Thanks to Paul Mitchell and the NEW men’s
Mitch line! Specifically the 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, Double
Hitter. Double Hitter is a sulfate-free shampoo with a healthy lather and rich
sent. This 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner is perfect for us on the go!
Washes and leaves our hair full and healthy ready to take on the world!
A Very Mary Christmas with Ru Pauls Drag Race Star MIMI IMFURST
I have been a fan of Mimi Imfurst, long before Ru Paul ever even had his first thought for a drag race show!
I think it was about 2007, I was in New York city and heard about this outrageous queen who did this crazy over-the-top campy holiday show,
“A Very Mary
Christmas.”
Conceived and delivered by writer/performer Mimi Imfurst and
composer/lyricist/arranger Mike Pettry (winner of the 2007 Jonathan Larson and
Fredrick Loewe Awards), the show ran every year at Don’t Tell Mama. It was the holiday MUST SEE SHOW!
“Over 2000 years ago in the little hillside town of Bethlehem a miraculous birth occurred….” You might think you know the real story, but you don’t. At last, Jesus’ mother sets the record straight. ‘A Very Mary Christmas’ is a musical retelling of the months leading up to the birth of Christ, as told by the Virgin Mary. With the help of her sidekicks — the jazz trio The Three Weissmans — Mary also shares the intimate details of her relationship with her boyfriend God, her love for her husband Joey, and her journey to stardom,” explain press notes.
‘A Very Mary Christmas’ features parodies of holiday songs including We Need A Little Christmas, Like A Virgin and Joy To The World. Highlights include a finger puppet show and an audience sing along. Called “worst than the sin of abortion” by religious extremist organizations and hailed as “twisted” by the Catholic Advocacy Coalition, see the show that asks: Do you really know the people you pray to?
MIMI brings her classic Christmas show to Hydrate, Dedc. 13th, 2012. Hydrate and Absolut are proud to present, RuPaul’s All Star Drag Queen, MIMI IMFURST!
Move over Lady Gaga, the Madonna – the Virgin Mary is back after 2000 years and ready to set the record straight, so to speak.
Drag Queen commedianne Mimi Imfurst, plays the Virgin Mother and is
ready to make the yuletide gay! Oy Vey Maria, there’s a stranger in the
manger!
General Admission tickets are only $10! $15 at the door.
$25 VIP includes hosted Absolut bar 8-9pm and preferred seating. THESE WILL GO FAST!
You do not want to miss this hysterical Christmas show!!!
Absolut OUTRAGEOUS Party At Roscoes Dec. 13th
Roscoe’s Presents:
9:00PM
NO COVER!!!
TAKE IT OFF…For Charity. Barlesque and TPAN
BARLESQUE 5: ONLINE ‘STRIP-A-THON’
TO BENEFIT TPAN ALL NOVEMBER LONG
During the month of November, contestants representing a dozen local bars and restaurants are competing for the title of “Chicago’s Sexiest” to raise money for TPAN in its online strip-a-thon, Barlesque 5, Bar-lesque.org.
As people visit the Barlesque website, www.barleqsue.org, and donate money, the contestants’ photos will reflect their various stages of undress—the more you give, the less they wear! As multiple donation levels are reached, contestants go from fully dressed to “nature’s best.” The contestant raising the most money will be crowned “Chicago’s Sexiest.”
Barlesque 5 officially runs from November 1st through Friday, November 30. The closing party will be held on Friday, November 30th from 8-11 pm at The North End, 3733 North Halsted in Chicago. All money raised through Barlesque goes directly to the work of TPAN.
Beer Lovers and Roscoes Fall Craft Beer Expo Oct. 21
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Roscoe’s Fall Craft Beer Expo Sunday, October 21st 3-6pm Tasting – Education – Hors d’oeuvres Featuring Breweries Blue Moon, Southern Tier, Argus, Half Acre, Open to the Public – No Cover |
