Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 21, 2026
To: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Circuit Mom, Chicago's leading events producer, takes over one of Chicago's best-loved venues at various dates throughout the year and during signature events.
Circuit Mom, Chicago's leading events producer, takes over one of Chicago's best-loved venues throughout the year.
- Are you visiting Chicago for Memorial Day weekend? Stay close to all the bars in Boystown at the Hawthorne Best Western featuring spacious rooms and suites just steps from the party.
The Event
- Next Edition – Thursday 21st May – Charlie's Takeover, DJs Ron Geronimo and Miss Toto, 11pm-4am
- Global Kink & Leather lands at Charlie’s with a dark, charged takeover.
- Circuit, house and tech house from Ron Geronimo and Eddie Martinez.
- Late start, heavy crowd, and a full leather energy from the first track.
- Note, this event takes place during the IML Chicago weekend and as part of the new separate GKL Party.
- Stay close to Chicago's top attractions and a short ride from the event at the “Wonderful” rated La Salle Hotel, featuring stylish rooms, high-end amenities and delicious breakfast options.
The Venue
- Charlie’s Chicago is a Western-themed, Chicago Boystown bar & dance club.
- With drag shows, karaoke, bingo, country line and two step dancing & late-night after hours parties.
- Transformed by Circuit Mom during special events and takeovers.
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