Groundhog Day shenanigans ensue on the patio at Navy Pier
LuPone makes cabaret look easy at The Auditorium
"I love that we have music on vinyl." - Daffo
Daffodils symbolize rebirth and renewal, which aligns with blossoming musician Daffo’s sensibilities. Gabi Gamberg chose the flowery moniker to represent their artistry and band at the age of 21. The young queer singer uses they/them and she/her pronouns as descriptors in life. Raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, Daffo started playing music at an early age and at 15 took a summer program at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. This led to adventures in New Jersey, singing at various open mics and meeting...
Stereophonic suffers from sustained notes in the studio
"There is no other show like it where someone can showcase their queerness, gender expression and just be free." - Nymphia Wind
The Serpents Tour starring Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara snakes its way into the historic Vic Theatre at the tail end of January. These talented drag artists are ready to sink their fangs into Asian folklore and onstage storytelling. Taiwanese drag persona Nymphia Wind dominated RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2024, taking home the crown on season 16. Leo Tsao became the first East Asian to win the franchise and has taken home trophies with the NYX Face Award 2019 Taiwan and in 2021 became the...
"the LGBTQ+ community supports me the most, whether it is at festivals or shows." - TheARTI$t
Musician Erica McCauley is making a name for herself as TheARTI$t in the world of rhythm and blues. Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, this queer soul singer is becoming one to watch with a growing catalogue of new tunes. She has acquired over 38 million streams from a loyal fanbase and her projects are getting bigger. In 2023, she released ARTchives and the following year ARTchives: The Gallery came out to resounding acclaim. In 2025, her EP Who I Am debuted and fresh collaborations have...
Suzy wakes up the Shakespeare Theater
Harry Caray’s Tavern heats up with Animal House rivalry
Patti LuPone sings a love story in the Windy City
Daffo
Stereophonic’s needle skips on the touring record
Nymphia Wind
TheARTI$t