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Dorothy

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About

Dorothy is a bar in Chicago. Located at 2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA.

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What People Say

“Dorothy is a vibrant queer bar in Chicago known for its eclectic atmosphere and community-focused events. Many patrons appreciate the welcoming vibe and engaging bartenders, particularly during karaoke nights. However, some reviews mention issues with drink preparation and long wait times, as well as the loud music that can detract from social interactions.”

Location

Hours

Monday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 – 11:00 PMToday

Events at Dorothy

3 upcoming · 89 in the past 90 days

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Past events (last 90 days)

July 2026
Jul
4

Weekend Lounge

06:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
4

Weekend Lounge

06:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
4

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
4

Dorothy Debut DJs

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
5

Weekend Lounge

06:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
5

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
6

CLOSED for Summer Break

06:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
6

CLOSED for Summer Break

06:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
8

Venusian Visions: a monthly pop up tarot event at Dorothy

06:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
8

Venusian Visions: a monthly pop up tarot event at Dorothy

06:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
9

BARK BARK BITE: a night of cutting standup comedy

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
9

BARK BARK BITE

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
10

DJ Feature: Ca$h Era at Dorothy

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
11

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
11

Lesbian and Sapphic Goth Night

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
12

Silent Book Club

06:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
12

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
13

DOROTHY POP! 1986 v 2026

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
13

Chicago House TransSafe Drop-in

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
13

Queer Movie Monday: CHICAGO: a sing-a-long!

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
14

CHICAGO - a sing-a-long

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
15

SUNROOM vocal trio debut

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
15

Serenade

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
17

Hot Ash Smokes

07:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
17

Sapphic Serenade: Friday Night Feelings

10:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
18

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
18

Saturday Night at Dorothy's

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
19

IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy

06:00 PMDorothy
Dating
Jul
19

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
20

Queer Poetry at Dorothy

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
21

Venusian Visions: a monthly pop up tarot event at Dorothy

06:00 PMDorothy
Event
Jul
22

Sapphic Songwriter Showcase

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
24

Munch Her

07:30 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
25

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
26

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Jul
27

YOU ARE HERE FUNraiser

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
30

RHINESTONE MICROPHONE

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Jul
31

Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
August 2026
Aug
1

Dorothy Debut DJs

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
1

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
2

Gaylight Savings Time

08:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
3

DJ Mobeethicc

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
6

Lube Wrestling: Market Days 2026 Edition

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Aug
6

Adorned After Dark: a permanent jewelry pop up with Fang & Fae

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
7

Dorothy Debuts ft. DJs La Hechicera & angelgirl EVA

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
8

Doggy Days

12:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
8

DJ Feature: MobeeThicc at Dorothy

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
9

Chicago Stars vs Bay FC

06:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
9

Silent Book Club ft. Chicago Public Library

06:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
12

VENUSIAN VISIONS tarot night

06:00 PMDorothy
Event
Aug
13

Nervous Laughter

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Aug
13

Nervous Laughter: a comedy show at Dorothy

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Aug
14

Sapphic Serenade: Friday Night Feelings

10:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
15

Silent Book Club

06:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
15

Dorothy Pop! Songs of the Summer

Dance Party

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
15

Sapphic Serenade: Friday Night Feelings

10:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
16

Masala Dykes: a South Asian centered queer and sapphic meet up

Community Social Event

06:30 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
17

Queer Movie Monday: John Tucker Must Die

Community Social Event

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
18

Adrianne Blanks & Friends Birthday Show

07:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
19

Slaycation: a travel themed drag show at Dorothy

07:00 PMDorothy
Drag
Aug
20

Trans/Enby Night ft. DIY for Gaza & Vyle Studios

06:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
21

DJ Ca$h Era

09:30 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
22

DJ Feature: Love Marie at Dorothy

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
22

DJ Feature: Ca$h Era at Dorothy

09:30 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
24

Your Friend Rachel and The God Awful Small Affairs

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Aug
24

Your Friend Rachel x The God Awful Small Affairs at Dorothy

07:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
25

PITCH YOUR PEEPS: Chicago’s Queer Slide Deck Match Making Series

07:00 PMDorothy
Dating
Aug
26

IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy

06:00 PMDorothy
Dating
Aug
27

Rhinestone Microphone: a queer open mic night hosted by Twinka Masala

Community Social Event

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
28

Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox

09:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
29

CLOSED: Private Event

06:00 PMDorothy
Event
Aug
29

OFF THE PAGE - An Evening of Queer Comix Readings

Community Social Event

07:00 PMDorothy
Community
Aug
30

The Bi Wives Club

07:00 PMDorothy
Event
Aug
31

Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night

07:00 PMDorothy
Party
Aug
31

Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E.

07:00 PMDorothy
Party
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