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Chicago's critically acclaimed, pan-cultural, late night music+art club, featuring an eclectic mix of live performance, DJ, & theme events
954 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL
Joined April 2009
We love you, @melissamccarthy and @StephenAtHome! Come back the next time you're in Chicago 😍
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NOW INTRODUCING - Chicago’s hottest Bimbo night, Bifurious. Come party with supreme hotties @ramonaslick & @chrissychlapp and dance all night to the sounds of Pepper Jelly & Mx. Toto featuring special guest Angelíca Grace. Bimbos, Berlin Bombs, boobs galore.
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I want ANTHEMS, late nights, my friends, Berlin 🎉.📅 Sunday, August 29 | 8 pm–2 am.📀 All @charli_xcx and @robynkonichiwa 10 pm–2 am.💃 Hosted by @itsbambibanks and @itskittybanks .👠 Performances by @kenziecoulee and @MsKrissyQueen .🎶 DJ sets by @stasneymav and @greghaus
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DRIP: Dreamscape, hosted Willow Pill, invites you to a journey through the mind via performance, installations, and music. Willow has carefully curated a sickening cast to bring all of your dreams and nightmares to life. Get your tickets through the link in our bio!
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We're back. 🎉 Welcome Home! Berlin's Re-Opening Party 🥂.📅 Thursday, August 26 | 10 pm-4 am | $7 cover.💿 DJ sets by @greghaus | @kevinchowder .💥 Performances by @JoMaMaFunny1 | @MaureenSanDieg | @theemisstoto | @FieroTravis.📇 21+. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
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We are so excited to welcome you back to Berlin. As we work to keep our patrons, performers, and staff safe and healthy during these uncertain times, we wanted to share our COVID-19 specific protocols with you.
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DRIP is psychedelic-wonderland inspired experience with shows, installations, drink specials, and more. Shows by @WillowPillQueen(RPDR S14 Winner), @aunty_chan, Alex Grelley, @hottransgirl, @itsbambibanks, and @DragMeStephanie. Hosted by @LucyStoole. 21+, masks and vax required
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We'll have an announcement soon. guess we're announcing an announcement 😉!.
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To Our Community and Family,. We are shocked and devastated by this weekend's news. We hurt. We experience the pain of our lives being taken out of hatred in real time. Despite the odds, we have and always will stand with strength and support for one another through.devastation.
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$ATIN, a new burlesque show starring babes of all genders, premieres tomorrow ♥️! .👠 Hosted by @lynzoheartthrob + @ramonaslick .🎶 Music by @el_brujo333 + @stasneybaby .💋 Performances by Darling Shear + @laurrrelyse .🌹 Go-go sets by @thatgirlfierce + @jaraisdotcom
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In this thread you will find the Venmo information for both Berlin staff members and performers who are not able to work this week due to the COVID-related closure.
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🎉 Introducing. The Saturday Night Drag Show 🎉.🤘 Every Saturday night at Berlin from 10 pm–5 am!.🎤 Featuring your rotating hosts @Tender_oni and @LucyStoole + a sublime cast of entertainers and DJs!.✨ $10. 21+. Please be sure to bring proof of vaccination!
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Berlin's reopening weekend kicks off TOMORROW! Here's a thread of all the great drag, music, and more coming your way!.
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TONIGHT! Shea Couleé and host Lucy Stoole will be leading Club Renaissance with performances from Keri Traid, Khloe Couleé, Sasha Love and Sativa Feliciano Diamond. Renaissance on repeat from 10pm-1am and Mister Wallace from 1-4am. One more tix drop tonight at 8pm!
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A very special happy birthday to our venue manager, the iconic and kind and hard-working and kickass @urtrophyhusband! Send them all the love today and every day ❣️
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Chicago is taking over the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant! Starting tomorrow, May 14 at 9pm we will be streaming the first hour of the pageant w/ sound and then w/closed captioning for the rest of the night. Hosted by @XoCarrington_ and @thequeenplat come cheer on Team Chicago!
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THE Saturday Night Drag Show is back with an all Latinx cast hosted by @Tender_oni !. Featuring .@ChamillaFoxx .@ValentineAddams .@TheNenaDee .@LilaStarEscada .@mac_k_roni .@denalifox (RPDR Season 13). DJ’s.@nevinsounds .@B0YAlberto . 21+, masks and vax required
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We are having a SOPHIE event that weekend! The announcement will be coming ASAP.
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🚨NEW COMPETITION ALERT🚨. Berlin and host DJ Zolita are proud to announce The Blender: A DJ Competition starting Monday, 11/14! This comp is open to all skill levels and sign ups starting tomorrow. Black Q&T folks will be prioritized and more information will be coming soon!
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You heard it here first - Shygirl’s Club Shy is taking over on Saturday, April 1st. Tickets on sale at 5PM CST tomorrow, March 21st. 🦋
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Crash Landing is BACK!.🛸 Crash Landing is a three-round competition for up-and-coming drag performers of all styles presented by @NicozWorld and @LucyStoole!.➡️ Want to submit to the new cycle, premiering October 11? Check out the instructions here:
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Calling all artists! Submit your digital drag performances and see them played on the Berlin video screens!
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Come to me, in all your glamour and cruelty. 🔮 Iconic! ARTPOP 🔮.📅 Friday, August 27 | 10 pm-4 am | $10 cover.👠 Hosted by @crinklecutqueen and @itspastiche .💿 Music by @nevinsounds
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If you are a fan of @BerlinNightclub, but feel torn because of the recent news about the Union, please read an open letter from Berlin's owners.
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A HUGE thank you to our supporters for choosing Berlin as @Chicago_Reader ‘s Best Gay Bar, Best Venue to See Drag, and runner up for Best Venue for Dance Music of 2021! Another special shoutout to our Programming Coordinator, @LucyStoole for being named Best Drag Performer!
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NEXT THURSDAY!.🐑 @itsbambibanks presents Black Sheep, a new black alternative drag show! 🐑.📅 Thursday, September 9 | 10–4 am | $7 cover.✨ featuring performances from @LucyStoole, @siichele, @rubyfoxnyc + @lynzoheartthrob and a dj set from @bl0wnoutbussy
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⛓️ STRAPPED is BACK! ⛓️.💕 Hosted by @imirregulargirl + @siichele .🎶 Music by yesterdayneverhappened + @arielzetina .💋 With @Tender_oni @ramonaslick @venus_flysnatch @lynzoheartthrob .📅 Friday, November 12 | 10 pm-4 am
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FYI: We now accept credit/debit card at the door for cover payments! But still be sure to get cash out to tip the performers!
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The King and Queen have arrived! Congrats to Boy J and Irregular Girl for snatching the crown and to all of our prom nominees for putting on one hell of a show for Berlin Prom 2023! Our winners will be putting together a show at Berlin so stay tuned for details 👀. 📸: @coriblck
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us next thursday, sipping a berlin bomb at the reopening party
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👗 RUFFLES is coming! 👗. 👒 RUFFLES is a safe space for queer artists to showcase their imaginative fashions and have their own "Met Gala of Chicago" experience. 👠 Hosted by @QueenUtica and @Auroragozmic .📅 Friday, October 15 | 10 pm-2 am | $15.🎟️ Tix on-sale tomorrow!
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Let's get SLEAZY at SLIZZARD! .✨ Don't miss our celebration of early 2010s culture and music, featuring biodegradable body glitter by @BioGlitz!.📅 Thursday, September 2 | 10 pm–4 am | $7 cover.🤘 Hosted by @lotionpt2 and @hottransgirl .🎶 DJ sets by @stasneymav and @greghaus
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Berlin will be featuring all Black artists all February for Black History Month! Kick it off with us Wednesday, February 1st for Our House with DJ’s Derrick Carter and Miss Toto!
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Happy ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Strapped! Get your tix now thru the link in our bio and celebrate with us on Friday, September 2nd for the hottest d¥ke party in town!
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STRAPPED is our monthly lesbian/lesbian-adjacent party and drag show hosted by @imirregulargirl and @siichele with DJ’s @bonitaappleblnt and @stasneybaby ! Join us every first Friday for THEE hottest party for d¥kes. 📸: @coriblck
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Immaterial Girl: A Tribute to Sophie is this Wednesday hosted by @LucyStoole . Celebrate the life and music of Sophie with pop up performances and an all night dance party!. Featuring.@alexjenny_ .@Degrassi_Knoll .@jforpay .@mercy_me_girl . Beats by .@theemisstoto .@arielzetina
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Berlin has been nominated for 7 Chicago Reader Best of Nominations for 2022 including.✨Best Gay Bar.✨Best 4am Bar.✨Best Lesbian Bar.✨Best Established Bar.✨Best Venue to See Drag.✨Best Venue for Dance Music.✨Best LGBTQ Party (Strapped hosted by Irregular Girl and Siichele)
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LET’S GO LESBIANS! Strapped is back Friday, April 7th with Irregular Girl, Siichele and a super sexy sapphic lineup! Tickets go on sale March 23 at noon so set your alarm so you don’t miss out.
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Start your Valentine’s Day early with an all Black sapphic cast for Strapped: Tunnel of Love! Fall in love with hosts Siichele and Luv Ami-Stoole and the sensational performances from Helvetikah Blak, Flaming Homosexual, and Georgia Rising on Friday, February 3.
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We've got your post-RiotFest plans!.🤘 FUELED BY BERLIN 🤘.📅 Friday, September 17 | 10 pm–4 am .🎸 Hosted by @laurrrelyse and @XoCarrington_.🖤 With @boobarrymore, @mac_k_roni, and Mr Brightside.🥀 All emo/pop punk set from 10-2 from @urtrophyhusband | @greghaus until close
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Everyone say I love Essence! Thee diva is going away and we’re sending her off Berlin style! Abhijeet and Boo Boo Kitty F*ck are hosting with performances from. 💖Brielle.💖Bambi Banks-Couleé.💖Vanda La Rose.💖Boytoothless.💖W/ Gogo Riley G.🎵& DJ’s Zolita and Pepper Jelly
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🚨PLEASE SHARE!🚨.One of our employees, Simon, is in need of funds for housing and medical recovery. It would mean so much if you all could please help spread their GFM and donate while they are unable to work to focus on their health. Thank you all!.
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We've got a new show that'll leave you GAGGING!.‼️ Gag! debuts Monday, September 20 | 10 pm–2 am ‼️.🎤 Hosted by @derryqueenhaha and @therachelslurrz .🤪 With resident cast members @lotionpt2 @itspastiche @NeutralGena.🎶 Music by @DJCaShEra.🏅 Plus a new competition: The Gag-Off!
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🎲 The Kickback with Mac is back!.🍻 @mac_k_roni transforms Berlin from a nightclub into a dive bar with board games, video games, beer pong, and more!.♟️ Bring your own games and bring a friend!.📅 Wednesday, December 8 | 8 pm-2 am | $5 cover after 10 pm
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BERLIN IS HIRING! We’re looking for a BAR MANAGER to lead our staff and bar operations as we prepare to reopen. Please check out the job description posted at (NOTE: we will post information about other possible positions and reopening plans soon.)
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#DRAGMARCHFORCHANGE - SUNDAY 6/14/2020 in #Chicago, IL (Lakeview/Boystown) at 5pm Central Time. If you would like to help please reach out to jomamasayshi@gmail.com - Volunteer Sign Up Sheet.- #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter #BLM
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Ring in 2023 with @Tender_oni and @LucyStoole for THE Saturday Night Drag Show: NYE Extravaganza! Doors open at 9pm and show starts at 10pm SHARP with a some stellar performances from @imirregulargirl @alienkingluc @the_ari_gato @LuvAmiStoole and a champagne toast at midnight!
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Are you lesbian/adjacent, Latine/Afro-Latine, and/or under the trans umbrella and interested in performing or dj’ing at Berlin? Fill out one or all of the interest forms in our bio for Strapped, Descontrol, and Moans!
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Who's ready for The Comeback?.📅 Saturday, August 28 | 10 pm–5 am | $10 cover.💋 Hosted by @ChamillaFoxx .👠 With special guests @khloecoulee and @ramonaslick .🎶 With DJ sets from @nevinsounds and Josh Jams
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Black Sheep is taking over for an @OfficialWillow party after her concert at @TheVicChicago!.🎸 Hosted by @itsbambibanks.🤘 Shows by @alienkingluc @XoCarrington_ @fradulentchanel and @NickiJizz (SF)!.🎶 Music by DJ Sydney Salt and @bl0wnoutbussy .📅 Sunday, October 3 | 9 pm-3 am
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GAG! is back with a moderate tavere lineup!.☃️ With resident cast members @the_ari_gato @derryqueenhaha @NeutralGena @itspastiche @therachelslurrz.🎶 Music by @DJCaShEra.💥 With special guest @lildicklegend + November Gag-Off winner @YurUnk1e.📅 Monday, December 20 | 10 pm-2 am
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Happy birthday, SOPHIE 💗.✨ We will be celebrating SOPHIE at ANTHEMS this Sunday with an all-SOPHIE set from 11 pm–1 am and a special pop-up performance by @jforpay. 🎶 Sunday, September 19. 9 pm–3 am. Featuring music from @nevinsounds and @_CRYYM!
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🔁REBLOG: A Tumblr Night! This Wednesday - come party like it’s 2014! Break out your American Apparel and lace up your Docs cause we’re revisiting our tumblr phase. Hosted by.@ramonaslick . Featuring .@laurrrelyse .@imirregulargirl .@livianaxo . DJ’s.@theemisstoto .TrakQwn
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Y’all ever wanted be in your feels at the club? Well here’s your chance! Join host Lucy Stoole on Thursday, February 9 for SZA: SOS Listening Party and Drag Show! . Featuring performances from. Bambi Banks Couleé .Eve the Bunny.Ari Gato.Essence.Allura.W/ DJ Mx Toto
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Berlin is hiring security and bartenders! 🥂.▶️ Want to join the Berlin team? Fill out this Google Form and we will be in touch soon:
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⛓️ STRAPPED ⛓️.📅 Friday, September 10 | 10 pm–4 am | $10.💋 Hosted by @imirregulargirl and @siichele .✨ Performances by @alexjenny_ @alienkingluc @theythemtaty @laurrrelyse .🎶 DJ sets by @bl0wnoutbussy @arielzetina
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Bring out your bad side for DRIP: Alter Ego with hosts Willow Pill, Irregular Girl and Derry Queen. Trip all night with dj’s iambrandon and Mx Toto & psychedelic performances from. 🌀Khloe Couleé .🌀Lynzo the Heartthrob.🌀Finn James.🌀Vanity Unfair. Tix on sale now! Link in bio!
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Ready for the afterparty of a lifetime? SLAYYYTER is joining us on Tuesday, May 17th for a night of live performances, DJ sets, and iconic surprises. Hosted by @theemisstoto .DJ sets by @stasneybaby and @LucyStoole . Link in bio for this legendary night. Limited tix available
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Black History Month at Berlin continues with THE Saturday Night Drag Show with special guest host Khloe Couleé!. Featuring .✨ Eve the Bunny.✨ Matt Cage.✨ Essence.✨ Kenzie Couleé .✨ Bambi Banks Couleé .🎵 W/ DJ’s Allthewaykay and Bonita Appleblunt
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Start the new year off right with the d¥kes! Strapped returns Friday, January 6 hosted by @siichele and @imirregulargirl ! . Featuring .@Tender_oni .@lynzoheartthrob .@glimmermantis .@69nickelback420 .W/ DJ’s Rika B and @bonitaappleblnt .And a S3x toy giveaway w/ @Earlytobed
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Let’s go to the Black Sugar Beach and celebrate all things Janelle Monae next Wednesday, July 12. Hoochie Hotspot and Luv Ami-Stoole are coming together to bring you performances from Lynzo the Hearrtthrob, Fierce, Sweet Pea and original music from Sand.reams!
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🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE🚨. Berlin Nightclub will now be closed Mondays throughout the winter. Thank you for understanding. We hope you had a fabulous holiday and look forward to see you New Year’s Eve!
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Come cure your turkey hangover with @LucyStoole at THE Saturday Night Drag Show!. Featuring .@tayannasins .@theemisstoto .@bon_abhijeet .Zamora Love.@hottransgirl . W/ DJ’s @nevinsounds and @stasneybaby
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5, 6, 7, 8! It’s STRAPPED: The Musical! Join hosts @imirregulargirl & @siichele with some Broadway Divas for a show-stopping Strapped!. Starring.@DragMeStephanie .Pretti Ricki.@itsannieandrews .@BabylonLilith . Orchestra .@stasneybaby .@bonitaappleblnt . Ticket link in bio!
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Disco Rodeo is one of several occasional themed parties at Berlin. Which ones would you like to see in the future?. 📸: @itssecretqueen
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Let’s got Lesbians let’s go!!! STRAPPED is back on June 3rd with your hosts @siichele and @imirregulargirl !. Featuring .@MaureenSanDieg .Pretti Ricki.@DragMeStephanie .@vainglorious_pb . DJ’s.@bonitaappleblnt .@stasneybaby. Tix on sale at 6pm! Link in bio! . 21+, masks and vax
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In case you missed it, we’re open! ✂️🎉. Here’s a photo of owner Jo Webster, general manager Ren McConville, and programming coordinator Georgie Morvis at our Grand Re-Opening ribbon cutting with @LakeviewEast!
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Anthems: SUPERLOVE will be celebrating @Tinashe and @charli_xcx this Sunday!.🖤 Hosted by @khloecoulee and @georgie_rae_.💋 Performances by @hottransgirl and @HolyxMarina.🎶 Tunes by @stasneymav and @greghaus .📅 September 26, 9 pm–3 am | All Tinashe/Charli 11 pm–1 am
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With the temperature dropping (and a new Adele banger out) it's officially fall. so coat check will be open tonight!.
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❤️🔥The Chicago LEGENDS OF DRAG takeover Berlin!!!❤️🔥.@LucyStoole MCs an all-star drag show featuring JoJo Baby, Maya Douglas, Honey West & Sheri Payne. Chilli Pepper & Capucine Deveroux reign as hostesses. ⭐️Book Signing 7-8:30PM.⭐️Performances at 9PM.⭐️Afterparty til 4AM!
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Please bring proof of vaccination (photo of your vaccine card is acceptable). We are requiring all employees, performers, and patrons to be fully vaccinated (2 weeks post-vaccination) to enter our space.
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We've got another STACKED lineup for The Saturday Night Drag Show, hosted by @LucyStoole! .📅 September 25 | 10 pm–5 am.With.✨ @itsbambibanks .💥 @das_hinkypunk .✨ @sadfatdad420 .💥 @theythemtaty .✨ @therachelslurrz.Dance all night with music from @nevinsounds + @misstwinkusa!
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Wearing a mask is now required by the City of Chicago in all indoor spaces. Masks can be removed only when drinking and must promptly be put back on in between sips.
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CRASH LANDING IS BACK!.🛸 Don't miss the premiere of Cycle 35 of Chicago's best drag competition!.📅 Monday, October 11 | 10 pm-2 am.👽 Hosted by @NicozWorld with startender @LucyStoole .💋 And special guest @alexjenny_
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🚨NEW SHOW ALERT🚨. Kinfolk, hosted by @helvetikahblak and @the_ari_gato is a non-monolithic showcase of Black excellence centered around Black people getting to do whatever they want on stage! The less Black people are confined the more they get to shine! Come celebrate Sept 22
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The winner is back! Willow Pill is bringing back Drip: Berserk! Friday, October 20 with co-host Chanel Mercedes Benz and an all new cast! Ticket link in bio! . Featuring .😵💫Boytoothless.😵💫Finn.😵💫Lila Star Escada.😵💫Secret Queen.😵💫TiKi Vonté.🎵with DJ’s Ca$hera and Glamour Cadaver
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written, directed, and co-starring stephanie. produced by stephanie. stephanie. shows that don't stop. hosts that don't exist. you're gonna be RAN THRU. FEATURING:.Chanel Mercedes Benz.pb.Lady Deviant. w/ DJ Bonita Appleblunt
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Get your corsages and dresses ready for Berlin’s Homecoming Dance on Friday, September 16th! Hosted by Headmistress @LucyStoole and Principal @urtrophyhusband, with music by DJ’s @misstwinkusa and @nevinsounds.
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🗣️ Calling all Barbz. sending a signal to the Navy. ⚓️.🎤 Labor Day Sunday ANTHEMS will feature an all Nicki Minaj and Rihanna set from 10 pm–midnight!.📅 Sunday, September 5 | 8 pm–2 am.🎶 With @stasneymav and @DJCaShEra ✨
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With contestants:.🛸 @Touchelikesbeef .🛸 Mr. Brightside.🛸 @vitasantamamita .🛸 Nicky Lace.🛸 @HolyxMarina .🛸 Ivory Isis O'Dae.🛸 @lynzoheartthrob .🛸 @TikiVonte .🛸 @mercy_me_girl .🛸 @dragqueenzoe .🛸 @ahhlmaaa .🛸 @DragMeStephanie
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