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Luxuria hosts some of Chicago’s hottest afterparties and late-night meet-ups held throughout the year and during major events.
Luxuria hosts some of Chicago’s hottest afterparties and late-night meet-ups held throughout the year and during major events.
- Visiting Chicago? Stay close to the city’s busy gay district at Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel, a “Travel Proud” certified hotel with spacious rooms, a charming outdoor terrace and delicious breakfast options.
The Party
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- The boys of Chicago love to party! And when the party ends, the After Hours begins!
- Events kick off at 4 am and run until 9 am.
- Dance late into the morning with the hottest party boys from Chicago.
- Featuring international guest DJs from the circuit scene and super horny XXL gogos.
- After-dark takes are held at The Baton Show Lounge.
The Venue
- Chicago Eagle (formerly The Baton Show Lounge) – The New Chicago Eagle sits in the heart of the former Baton Show Lounge space at 4713 N Broadway, Uptown Chicago.
- It’s designed to be a multi-use LGBTQ+ destination that blends high-energy nightlife, leather/kink culture, and the continued legacy of drag performance.
- The layout includes several distinct zones: a grand main bar and dance floor, intimate lounge areas, private rooms for more underground sets or fetish nights, and an outdoor patio overlooking the neighborhood.
- Dedicated “Baton Room” The New Chicago Eagle will house a dedicated performance room called the Baton Room, where drag shows (especially the Miss Continental tradition) will continue to run Fridays through Sundays.
- Situated in Uptown, it’s relatively close to Northalsted, Chicago’s gayborhood.
- A short drive or a few southbound stops on the Red Line will get you there.
The IML Edition 2026
- Next Edition: May 2026 – Awaiting dates.
- Luxuria also hosts a weekend of Afterparties during the IML Chicago Weekend.
- Events typically run from the Saturday to the Monday of the weekend celebrations.
- Featuring a host of world class Djs.
- Dark room space, both rooms open, coat check, and light breakfast/snack spread.
- Check out the top holiday apartments, condos, and penthouses just steps from the gay bars in Northalsted
Chicago Pride Edition 2026
- Sunday 28th June 2026 – Chicago Pride Edition.
Market Days Edition 2026
- Saturday August 8th | Sunday August 9th | Monday August 10th – Market Days Edition
Where to stay in Chicago?
The following hotels are close to Chicago’s top attractions and a short ride away to the gay bars and parties:
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