EVENTS

EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT MEETING HOUSE TAVERN!

Upcoming Events at Meeting House Tavern.

Meeting House Tavern is a unique gathering place in Andersonville offering multiple types of entertainment, a rotating selection of reasonably-priced cocktails, beer and frozen drinks, daily/nightly drink specials and themed events. Check back here for details on upcoming events at Meeting House Tavern!

meetingHOUSE
Nov
22

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


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Saturdays At Meeting House TaverN
Nov
23

Saturdays At Meeting House TaverN

80’s Afternoon: 2-6pm

The Golden Era lives on every Saturday at 80's Afternoon—a fusion of timeless classics and throwback remixes that celebrate nostalgia and new takes on the music we all know and love! 🕺


meetingHOUSE: 6pm-2am

Groove and move to irresistible beats and remixes at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 6pm. 🎶🔥


All-Day/Night Specials:

  • $5 Signature Margaritas

  • $4 Tallboy Beers: PBR, Hamm's and Old Style

  • $5 Jager, Fireball and Malort


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BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Scylla
Nov
26

BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Scylla

PreShow: 7–8pm

BIG Gay Gayme Show: 8–10pm

Show off your head skills at the BIG Gay Gayme Show every Tuesday with Sofonda Booz! 🌈 Wet that tongue on a cocktail and join Sofonda for a PreShow warm up at 7pm, then be joined by Josh & Johnny from Choose Your Own Game Night for the main event at 8pm. Slay the game and your team could win BIG, like a $75 2Bears Tavern Group gift certificate! 🎲

✏️ HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 5pm–8pm:

  • $5 Stoli Mules (all flavors)



Join us for our Dragula viewing party on Tuesdays at 10pm at Meeting House Tavern with host and current Dragula Season 666 contestant Scylla! Expect spine-chilling performances, extreme challenges, and world-renowned judges. DJ Robert Ratola will be in the house, spinning tunes to add to the punked-out terror! Plenty of drag, filth, horror and glamour are expected, so don't miss it!


💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


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meetingHOUSE
Nov
29

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


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Saturdays At Meeting House Tavern
Nov
30

Saturdays At Meeting House Tavern

80’s Afternoon: 2-6pm

Don't be a yuppie and miss out on 80's Afternoon, every Saturday from 2–6pm! We're groovin and getting down to the power ballads and synths songs of the golden era, so grab a drink special and step into a music time machine! 🎵 🎶


meetingHOUSE: 6pm-2am

Fill our house with House! All weekend, fill your ears with the sound of our city at meetingHOUSE–every Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 8pm.


All-Day/Night Specials:

  • $5 Signature Margaritas

  • $4 Tallboy Beers (PBR, Hamm's and Old Style)

  • $5 Jager, Fireball and Malort


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Big GAY GAYME SHOW W/SOFONDA BOOZ & Dragula Season Finale
Dec
3

Big GAY GAYME SHOW W/SOFONDA BOOZ & Dragula Season Finale

PreShow: 7–8pm

BIG Gay Gayme Show: 8–10pm

Show off your head skills at the BIG Gay Gayme Show every Tuesday with Sofonda Booz! 🌈 Wet that tongue on a cocktail and join Sofonda for a PreShow warm up at 7pm, then be joined by Josh & Johnny from Choose Your Own Game Night for the main event at 8pm. Slay the game and your team could win BIG, like a $75 2Bears Tavern Group gift certificate! 🎲

✏️ HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 5pm–8pm:

  • $5 Stoli Mules (all flavors)


Join us for the Season Finale of Dragula Season 666! Scylla and Lilith Towers invite you to join them and discover who will win the crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels, the $100k grand prize and the title of "The World's Next Drag Supermonster!" DJ Robert Ratola will also be in the house, spinning tunes to add to the punked-out terror! It's the chilling end, so don't miss it!


💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


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meetingHOUSE
Dec
6

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


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Daniel's Birthday - Jingle Ball Party
Dec
7

Daniel's Birthday - Jingle Ball Party

Chicago LSD Radio & Joe Beeso Present: Daniel’s Birthday Fundraiser - Jingle Ball Party!

Step into the holiday season with us as Meeting House Tavern transforms into a Jingle Ball-themed nightclub! Join us on Saturday, December 7th, from 6 PM to 12 AM for a night of celebration, community, and giving back, all in honor of our CEO Daniel Perez’s birthday, benefiting Transanta, a nonprofit supporting homeless trans youth with holiday essentials.

Event Highlights:

- 20% of Bar Sales Donated to Transanta
- Special Guest Sponsors: RGML Entertainment, Andrew Christian & The Haus of Traid
- Jingle Ball Vibes: Dance and celebrate in a space reimagined with festive decor and holiday spirit

Entertainment Lineup:
- Photo Booth with Daddy Santa, courtesy of RGML Entertainment
- Gogo Performances by MacZaddy and Princess, and more!
- Drag Shows by Keri Traid and The Haus of Traid

Music By: DJ CA$H ERA, Ryan Gorey and PK FiRE, bringing the energy all night

50/50 Raffle Tickets to help raise additional funds
Special Jingle Ball Cocktail: Each purchase offers a ticket to win two Jingle Ball tickets!

Let’s make this a birthday party to remember with unforgettable performances, holiday spirit, and the joy of giving back.


All-Day/Night Specials:

  • $5 Signature Margaritas

  • $4 Tallboy Beers: PBR, Hamm's and Old Style

  • $5 Jager, Fireball and Malort


Fellow travelers, ho! Get ready for an afternoon of exciting fantasy roleplay gaming during Drinking and Dragons , every first Saturday at Meeting House Tavern from 2–6pm! Hosted by Rough Magic, their professional Game Masters will lead you in a TTRPG One-Shot Adventure into the unknown! No prior experience or preparation is required — Game Masters are dedicated to teaching you how to play as you go.

For only $25 per person, they'll reserve you a seat at a table with one of their world-class Game Masters who will be guiding your adventure for up to four hours. Tables can include up to six players, so bring along your fellow voyagers or forge new allies with new players. Just choose a pre-created character and get ready to begin your story! Good journeys to all, heroes! Huzzah!



80’s Afternoon: 2-6pm

The Golden Era lives on every Saturday at 80's Afternoon—a fusion of timeless classics and throwback remixes that celebrate nostalgia and new takes on the music we all know and love! 🕺

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BIG Gay Holiday Gayme Show
Dec
10

BIG Gay Holiday Gayme Show

PreShow: 7–8pm


The ho-ho-holidays are here, so join our bearded beauty, Sofonda Booz, on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, for a seasonal soiree at the BIG Gay Holiday Gayme Show!

Win big prizes, drink big beers, and be merry with Josh & Johnny from Choose Your Own Game Night from 8–10pm! Coddle up to your smartest elves and your team could win a $75 2Bears Tavern Group gift card or goodies from our sponsor, Video Head Cleaner!

Your presence is a present, so don't miss out on a night of festive fun!


💋 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS (5–8pm):

  • $5 Stoli Mules (all flavors)

💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


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meetingHOUSE
Dec
13

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


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Sips & Spells
Dec
14

Sips & Spells

Join us at Meeting House Tavern for a magical evening! Experience Sip & Spells Spell 🪄 at our monthly Magic the Gathering meetup from 2pm-5pm!🦄

Bring your deck and gather with host Finn Sparx for Commander format fun (100-card deck, 1 legendary creature). Let's dive into mana, monsters, and Magic!✨


🎲FREE EVENT | No RSVP needed!🎲


🍺 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS | 7–10pm

  • $6 All BIG Drafts

🍹 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $4 Miller Lite Drafts

  • $5 Stoli Cocktails (all flavors)

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meetingHOUSE
Dec
27

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


View Event →
Saturdays At Meeting House Tavern
Dec
28

Saturdays At Meeting House Tavern

80’s Afternoon: 2-6pm

The Golden Era lives on every Saturday at 80's Afternoon—a fusion of timeless classics and throwback remixes that celebrate nostalgia and new takes on the music we all know and love! 🕺


meetingHOUSE: 6pm-2am

Groove and move to irresistible beats and remixes at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 6pm. 🎶🔥


All-Day/Night Specials:

  • $5 Signature Margaritas

  • $4 Tallboy Beers: PBR, Hamm's and Old Style

  • $5 Jager, Fireball and Malort


View Event →

BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Lilith Towers
Nov
19

BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Lilith Towers

PreShow: 7–8pm

BIG Gay Gayme Show: 8–10pm

Show off your head skills at the BIG Gay Gayme Show every Tuesday with Sofonda Booz! 🌈 Wet that tongue on a cocktail and join Sofonda for a PreShow warm up at 7pm, then be joined by Josh & Johnny from Choose Your Own Game Night for the main event at 8pm. Slay the game and your team could win BIG, like a $75 2Bears Tavern Group gift certificate! 🎲

✏️ HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 5pm–8pm:

  • $5 Stoli Mules (all flavors)



Join us for our Dragula viewing party on Tuesdays at 10pm at Meeting House Tavern with host Lilith Towers! Expect spine-chilling performances, extreme challenges, and world-renowned judges. DJ Robert Ratola will be in the house, spinning tunes to add to the punked-out terror! Plenty of drag, filth, horror and glamour are expected, so don't miss it!


💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


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BIGGER GAYER GAYME SHOW / VIKTORIA'S SECRET
Nov
16

BIGGER GAYER GAYME SHOW / VIKTORIA'S SECRET

The show that couldn't get any gayer—BIGGER Gayer Gayme Show—is back on Saturday, Nov 16th, starting at 3pm! Join Sofonda Booz & Choose Your Own Game Night for a FREE and fun afternoon! 🌈 💜 You could win some FABULOUS prizes, so gather your friends, and unleash your inner diva all afternoon long! 💅💋


🌈 HAPPY HOUR (2-5pm)

$5 New Amsterdam Cocktails

$12 Mimosa Carafes


Step into the spotlight and unleash your inner supermodel at VIKTORIA'S SECRET, an unforgettable evening of fashion, music, and fierce runway vibes. On Saturday, Nov 16th, from 7pm-midnight, Meeting House will be transformed into an exclusive fashion club runway where high fashion meets electrifying energy.

✨ Bring Your Best Runway Look: Channel your inner Viktoria’s Secret model and strut your style with confidence. We want to see bold, glamorous, and unforgettable outfits fit for the runway.

🎶 Music by SAINT DEVERA and MONET

🌟 Hosted by Synthetic, Eve the Bunny, and Viktoria Kay Frost

🤝 Sponsored by Andrew Christian and RGML Entertainment

Prepare to own the spotlight and make memories at VIKTORIA'S SECRET—this is a night you won’t want to miss!

🍹 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

$5 Signature Margaritas

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Queer Tech Club’s Andersonville Happy Hour / meetingHOUSE
Nov
15

Queer Tech Club’s Andersonville Happy Hour / meetingHOUSE

Chicago’s largest group of LGBTQ+ tech enthusiasts will come together for a fall evening of networking over drinks at Meeting House Tavern, a safe and welcoming gathering spot in Andersonville. Be ready to reconnect with other members, share your recent accomplishments and find out about open roles at local tech companies.

- Networking and Refreshments: 5 to 5:45 p.m.
- Announcements from QTC: 5:45 to 6 p.m.
- Networking and Refreshments: 6 to 7 p.m.

All attendees must register through Meetup. Check-in at the door for a name tag.

Guests are responsible for their own drinks. Don’t forget to tip your bartender!

Masks are optional. Gender neutral restrooms are available. The venue is wheelchair accessible.


meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


View Event →
BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Scylla
Nov
12

BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Scylla

PreShow: 7–8pm

BIG Gay Gayme Show: 8–10pm

Show off your head skills at the BIG Gay Gayme Show every Tuesday with Sofonda Booz! 🌈 Wet that tongue on a cocktail and join Sofonda for a PreShow warm up at 7pm, then be joined by Josh & Johnny from Choose Your Own Game Night for the main event at 8pm. Slay the game and your team could win BIG, like a $75 2Bears Tavern Group gift certificate! 🎲

✏️ HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 5pm–8pm:

  • $5 Stoli Mules (all flavors)



Join us for our Dragula viewing party on Tuesdays at 10pm at Meeting House Tavern with host and current Dragula Season 666 contestant Scylla! Expect spine-chilling performances, extreme challenges, and world-renowned judges. DJ Robert Ratola will be in the house, spinning tunes to add to the punked-out terror! Plenty of drag, filth, horror and glamour are expected, so don't miss it!


💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


View Event →
Sips & Spells
Nov
9

Sips & Spells

Join us at Meeting House Tavern for a magical evening! Experience Sip & Spells Spell 🪄 at our monthly Magic the Gathering meetup from 2pm-5pm!🦄

Bring your deck and gather with host Finn Sparx for Commander format fun (100-card deck, 1 legendary creature). Let's dive into mana, monsters, and Magic!✨


🎲FREE EVENT | No RSVP needed!🎲


🍺 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS | 7–10pm

  • $6 All BIG Drafts

🍹 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $4 Miller Lite Drafts

  • $5 Stoli Cocktails (all flavors)

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meetingHOUSE
Nov
8

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


View Event →
Dragula Viewing Party w/Scylla
Nov
5

Dragula Viewing Party w/Scylla


Join us for our Dragula viewing party on Tuesdays at 10pm at Meeting House Tavern with Host and current Dragula Season 666 contestant Scylla! Expect spine-chilling performances, extreme challenges, and world-renowned judges. DJ Robert Ratola will be in the house, spinning tunes to add to the punked-out terror! Plenty of drag, filth, horror and glamour are expected, so don't miss it!

BIG GAY Gayme Show returns next Tuesday, Nov 12th!


💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


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Drinking and Dragons
Nov
2

Drinking and Dragons

Rough Magic Games presents Drinking and Dragons!

Embark on an exciting evening of adventure guided by our skilled Game Masters 🧙‍♂️ who will take you on a thrilling journey through a one-shot TTRPG adventure. You don't need any prior experience or preparation, our Game Masters are happy to provide guidance and instruction. 🦄

Choose one of our pre-built characters 🧝🏼‍♀️ and start your adventure! For just $25, you can secure a spot at a table hosted by one of our Game Masters for an adventure lasting up to 4 hours. Each table can accommodate up to six players, so you can bring your existing group of adventurers or form new alliances with fellow travelers on this unforgettable journey. 🏰


Get your tickets here!


⚔️ HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 2-5pm:

  • $5 New Amsterdam Cocktails

  • $12 Mimosa Carafes

🏹 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $5 Signature Margaritas


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meetingHOUSE
Nov
1

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


View Event →
BIG Ghastly Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Lilith Towers
Oct
29

BIG Ghastly Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Lilith Towers

Ghastly PreShow: 7–8pm

BIG Ghastly Gayme Show: 8–10pm

Sofonda Booz and Choose Your Own Game Night are back and bringing together all your favorite TV game shows for an exceptionally gruesome BIG Ghastly Gayme Show! It's FREE to play and you CAN win a $75 or $25 2Bears Tavern Group gift card, redeemable at any 2Bears Tavern Group location! It's the game that puts the "gas" in "ghastly" for the Halloween Season! Join us, 'cause it'll be a SCREAM, Baby!

✏️ HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 5pm–8pm:

  • $5 Stoli Mules (all flavors)



Join us for our Dragula viewing party at 10pm on Tuesdays at Meeting House Tavern! Host and current Dragula Season 666 contestant Scylla, will guide us through each episode of terrifying turns and twists! Expect spine-chilling performances, extreme challenges, and world-renowned judges. DJ Robert Ratola will be in the house, spinning tunes to add to the punked-out terror! Plenty of drag, filth, horror and glamour are expected, so don't miss it!


💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


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Crafting House: Pumpkin Painting w/wil Velez
Oct
26

Crafting House: Pumpkin Painting w/wil Velez

Our beloved Boo Bear returns for Crafting House on Saturday, October 26th, from 2-5pm! Join Wil Velez for a pumpkin painting extravaganza where we supply the materials, and you bring your creative flair.

Whether you paint something pretty in pink or delightfully dreadful, it will surely be a thrilling experience!

As always, this event is FREE!

SUPPLIES PROVIDED, but feel free to B.Y.O.A.S. (bring your own art supplies!)


FREE EVENT | No RSVP needed!


🍺 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS | 2-6pm

  • $5 New Amsterdam Cocktails

  • $12 Mimosa Carafes

🍹 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $5 Signature Margaritas

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meetingHOUSE
Oct
25

meetingHOUSE

meetingHOUSE: 8pm-2am

Get back in the house and groove to the beats of classic, new, and remixed house music at meetingHOUSE, every Friday at 8pm! 🎶🏠🎧


🍹 HAPPY HOUR (5–8pm)

  • $5 Chicago Handshakes

🍺 ALL DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS

  • $6 Tito's Cocktails

  • $7.50 BIG Miller Lite Drafts


View Event →
BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Lilith Towers
Oct
22

BIG Gay Gayme Show w/Sofonda Booz & Dragula w/Lilith Towers

PreShow: 7–8pm

BIG Gay Gayme Show: 8–10pm

Show off your head skills at the BIG Gay Gayme Show every Tuesday with Sofonda Booz! 🌈 Wet that tongue on a cocktail and join Sofonda for a PreShow warm up at 7pm, then be joined by Josh & Johnny from Choose Your Own Game Night for the main event at 8pm. Slay the game and your team could win BIG, like a $75 2Bears Tavern Group gift certificate! 🎲

✏️ HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS - 5pm–8pm:

  • $5 Stoli Mules (all flavors)



Join us for our Dragula viewing party on Tuesdays at 10pm at Meeting House Tavern with host Lilith Towers! Expect spine-chilling performances, extreme challenges, and world-renowned judges. DJ Robert Ratola will be in the house, spinning tunes to add to the punked-out terror! Plenty of drag, filth, horror and glamour are expected, so don't miss it!


💋 ALL-DAY/NIGHT SPECIALS:

  • $3 House Shots

  • $7 Big Miller Lite Drafts


View Event →