Rotating monthly Thursdays, The Whistler, 2421 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, slomoparty.com. This queer soul and R&B fave (“Slow jams for homos and their fans”) just celebrated its five year anniversary and has expanded to include other regular happenings including Slo Mo Sundays (yoga, workshops and other community gatherings) and the Dapper Ball, “a celebration of androgynous swag, butch realness and queer culture.” Free with RSVP.