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Splash Chicago Supply Drive
Saturday, 12/15 3pm-6pm – 3339 N Halsted
AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s Associate Board is back with another event to celebrate the holiday season! Join us as we host a supply drive to benefit the youth participants of Broadway Youth Center, Howard Brown Health’s Youth Program.
There will be a $5 cover (cash only please! ATM available at Splash Chicago) to enter or you can bring an item (or two or three!). All donations, both monetary and supplies with go directly to Broadway Youth Center. Entry with $5 or donation items will also grant you one drink ticket for our specialty drink sponsored by Kettle One.
We are collecting the following items:
-Travel-sized toiletries:
-Bras, binders and underwear in all sizes (largest sizes preferred)
-Gift Cards to Walgreens and grocery stores
-Backpacks
-Gloves
-Hand/foot warmers
We hope to see you there!
Dixie Wins a Talent Show at Sidetrack
Dixie Wins A Talent Show, While Alexis Bevels Stage Manages, IS BACK and we are pleased to be it’s new home, Usually the Contest is the last Tuesday of every month, but due to Christmas Dixie will Win her Talent Show Tuesday, 12/18. Join us for a night of fabulous Chicago Talent!
December Talent: Ari Gato, Great Aunt Mavis, Priscilla Rock, Maxine LaQueene, Kyleigh Simmons, Robert Klein, Jenn Der Fach
You are the judge for who wins (well, Dixie says she’s the winner, but we’ll see about that) so join us to cheer on your faves. No Cover…it’s Sidetrack!
The North End 35th Anniversary
Crash Landing Monday at Berlin
19 CRASH LANDING CHAMPS compete for the title of ALL-STAR in the finale of this 2-NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT- Monday 12/17, 10:30pm. Prizes include $300, a 3 month residency at Drag Matinee, Cosmetics, Arda Wigs, custom wig styling, a set of custom nails & photoshoot. The top 10 will perform & a winner will be determined by audience voting. All non-competing & eliminated past champs will receive 3 ballots each!
Replay Lakeview
Calling Whos, Hortons, and Grinches
to see if you can remember…
Dr.Seuss Themed Trivia on the 17th of December.
Replay Lakeview is the place that you should appear.
At 7pm, we all will be here.
Our Specials are Simple: They go 4, 5, and 6.
For Wells, Drafts, and Bombs. What else can we mix?
So study up children and be merry and bright!
And try to arrive early as the space will be tight.
The prizes are big, but our venue is not.
Email Niko today, and he’ll save you a spot!
FFC Boystown
POMSQUAD Fitness is here to kick off the month of December with one, BIG calorie burning class. Join us for 60 minutes of fun and unforgettable holiday routines Sunday 12/16 at FFC Boystown.
Have friends who like to dance? Sweet! We would love for you to bring one or two, so we have priced these tickets as 2 for $25 (regularly $30) and 3 for $35 (regularly $45).
Cell Block
FROM NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 15 – The Windy City Boys Troop and the Chicago Area Gear Enthusiasts will be collecting toys for needy area kids, and the collection point is right here at the Cell Block! We’ll have a collection box in the front bar all week so you can drop off your donation at any time. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and help to brighten some kids Christmas morning. AND if you bring it to the back bar during the C.A.G.E. monthly bar night this Friday, you’ll get $2.00 off your first drink!
Watch for the 12 Days of Christmas starting Dec. 26.
RPDR All Stars 4 Viewing Party at Scarlet Bar
Join us Friday 12/14, Doors open at 6:30PM with $1 drinks until 8pm! Also, don’t forget that at every viewing party we have FREE pizza (while supplies last).
Hosted by Aunty Chan! Stay afterwards for FRESH: Cardi B!
Progress Bar Vamp Christmas Show
Monday 12/17 is an Extra-Special Christmas Edition of our weekly VAMP Drag Show! Hosted by Mercedes Tyler and Mimi Marks with the beats of Dj X-tasy and special guests Dymond C. Calloway and Veronica Pop 🎄⛄️😍
Roscoe’s Drag Race Finals
Who will be crowned the winner of the Roscoe’s Drag Race 2018?!
Find out as our finalists Elektra Del Rio, Windy Breeze, Cleo Pockalips, Coco Iman, Demi Sexton, Claire Voyant, and Jizzelle Diamond compete for the crown!
Join us Tuesday, 12/18 with our host Frida Lay along with our judges the General Manager of Roscoe’s Tavern, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 3 – Trixie Mattel, and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 Contestant – Monét X Change! $10 cover starting at 10PM.
Trickery Magic Show
Chicago’s most entertaining magic show! Affordable, amazing, hilarious, BYOB, intimate, and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thursday – Sunday weekly shows. Reservations recommended. (click image for link)
CRAM Fashion
Hydrate Nightclub
The Chicago Native is back in the dj booth, Saturday 12/15. Find out why he is a Chicago house Legend. With divas such as Janet Jackson, Cher, Madonna, Pussycat Dolls, Goldfrapp, Sofi Tukker, U2 and Katy Perry. Set at 11:30 and party till 5am!
CBD Kratom
Ornaments at The Leigh Gallery
Hand Painted Mini Canvas, Hand Blown Glass Balls & Saucers AND Bone China Northalsted Pylon ornaments! These are so good looking and meant for year-round display!
Also, many original art work gifts under $100.00! Plus Hostess Gifts and stocking stuffers! We proudly accept the Northalsted Gift Cards- order yours today for a 20% savings! (click image for link)
Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
Furious Spoon
Drew’s On Halsted
You’re invited to get into the spirit of the holiday! Russ Goeltenbodt returns with Elizabeth Doyle and other special guests for a night of soothing and spectacular cabaret entertainment! Be sure to call us at 773.244.9191 to make your reservation! (click image for link)
David Jay Collins at Men’s Room Chicago
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Sometimes it pays to be on the naughty list. 😉 Head to Kit Kat Lounge for our Sexy Santa Brunch on Sunday 12/16 to get you in the holiday spirit. Jingle some bells, enjoy free-flowing cocktails and Madam X performances. ‘Tis the season! 🎅🔥🥂🍾🎄
Steamworks Baths
The Lights Are Down!! Lights Out Every Thursday 4p-4a. Get in for less with your student ID or bring in an item to donate to our December Food Drive and get $5 off your weekday visit.
D.S. Tequila Co.
‘Twas the Wednesday before Christmas, and all through the neighborhood, not a person was drinking, not even a… er, no wait everyone’s drinking cause the HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Join us for THE Nightmare Before Christmas (film theme) team trivia night! Questions will be about the movie, music, plot, cast, history, special Tim Burton bonus round, and more! Win some xmas cash with our $100 grand prize!
Hosted by Adam Black. Free to play Starts at 8pm, Signup @ 7:30
21+ Event. Reserve a table at www.dstequila.com. $15 pitchers of Miller Lite on special
Lark
Brunch for a cause this weekend at Lark! We’re looking items like gloves, hats, scarves, underwear, coats, socks and bus passes to donate to the StandUp For Kids National. In gratitude, we’ll give you $5 off your next brunch with us! ‘Tis the season of gifting and receiving. Free-flowing drinks, delicious food, disco music and best of all – working to end the cycle of youth homelessness. See you Saturday! ❤️💚
Pride Arts Center
PRIDE ARTS is happy to introduce OUT ON A SCHOOL NIGHT, a free program for HS and College students to attend PFP productions. First up – BARNEY THE ELF, on Thursday, 12/19 at 7:30. Be prepared to show your school ID (or equivalent ID) at the box office. Use ticket code OOASN to get your free ticket on line (www.pridefilmsandplays) or by call 866 822 4111.
BARNEY THE ELF opens this weekend, and runs to January 6. This delightful parody of the Will Farrell movie shows the North Pole in a whole new light! Great for kids HS and Older. Start a new familyl tradition.
The Chicago Diner
Perfect for stocking stuffers or including in your holiday cards, our gift cards allow you to give the gift of great food. Now with a bonus $20 card with your $100 card purchase! Our T-shirts and cookbook also make great gifts. All are available for purchase at both our restaurants as well as our online store.
The Playground Theater
Improv, Sketch, Stand Up, Music! See it all in one place, late, on a Tuesday. BYOB • $5
Northalsted Dental Spa
Happy Holidays from Ricci Kapricci
Allstate Insurance
Daily Specials at
El Mariachi Tequila Bar
Wood
Crosstown Fitness
🎁 Give the gift of a feel good workout this Holiday Season! Purchase a $100 CTF gift card and receive a FREE tank or t-shirt NOW through 12/25. 🎄
💪Gift Cards can be purchased at all CrossTown Fitness locations or calling.
Yefseis Cafe
WHAT IF…
You could find a place that has a cozy atmosphere, cool music, lots of plugs, super fast wifi and the best coffee in town?
No need to look anywhere else, this is the spot! Yefseis cafe has been the go-to coffee shop in boystown for almost a decade now. Come in and find the best tastes, the best smells and the most welcoming atmosphere you could possibly ask for! And because we do not want to brag for our coffee shop, we let our customers tell the story, through their reviews!
Most of our foods are made in-house from scratch, with the best ingredients!
Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse
Panino’s Pizzeria
