ShakesQueer - An Evening of Drag at Gerber/Hart Library!

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Gerber/Hart Library & Archives | Chicago

Gerber\/Hart Library and Archives
Publisher/HostGerber/Hart Library and Archives
ShakesQueer - An Evening of Drag at Gerber\/Hart Library!
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Celebrate the birthday of Shakespeare and the theater of it all on April 24th!
About this Event

Hosted and produced by Ryder Knight, the talented performers joining us for the evening will be:

  • Wes Andy Sins
  • Franz with Benefits
  • Hugo Balls
  • Khayne Sixdenine
  • Mx. O'Lydian
  • Patricia Patrón
  • Andy Hystamine

Ticket sales will support the performers, and a portion will be donated to the Gerber/Hart Library.

About Gerber/Hart:

Gerber/Hart is an LGBTQ+ library and archives located in Rogers Park, Chicago. Founded in 1981, it is one of the largest repositories of LGBTQ+ content in the world. By collecting, preserving, and making accessible the LGBTQ history, they preserve and build on the culture of Chicago and the Midwest. Be sure to check out their latest exhibit opening for a deeper dive into some of the amazing collections at Gerber/Hart, and explore the archival pieces that come to life in their podcast Unboxing Queer History!


Accessibility: Face masks are encouraged! Gerber/Hart is located on the second floor of 6500 N Clark Street. Follow the staircase just inside the entrance (by the Walgreens) or take the elevator at the end of the hallway (past the Howard Brown front desk).

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gerber/Hart Library & Archives, 6500 North Clark Street, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 12.00 to USD 23.18

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