# Event Details - **Event Name**: House of Thornes: Open House - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the House of Thornes (Thorne, Velvet Reyn, Mx. Italix) and Whimsy Stiff-Richards for an open stage show for trans and GNC artists!About this EventJoin the House of Thornes (Thorne, Velvet Reyn, Mx. Italix) and Whimsy Stiff-Richards for an open house!We are excited to celebrate pride month during Chicago's Pride Fest at the Newport Theater, Chicago's home for fringe theater and burlesque!The House of Thornes are excited to invite our transgender and gender-non-conforming peers to an open stage show just a block from Chicago's Pride Fest!We are taking applications through June 5th at openhouse.houseofthornes.comTickets will be Pay what you can as low as $5 with a suggested donation of $15. Ticket sales will go towards venue rental as well as tech staff, then be split evenly between all artists and stage crew!Performers we are looking for identify as transgender or gender non-conforming, and work in the arts of drag, burlesque, or any other performance art varietyPlease be advised:The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs (no elevator) but a private entrance with a railing and seating near a side door/wheel-chair restroom can be arranged with advance notice. Email newporttheater@gmail.com for more information or learn more at newporttheater.com/safety https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/80ff8790-6bc7-11f1-84dc-45f3f336a641-rimg-w479-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/house-of-thornes-open-house/100001990109093872 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, performances, entertainment, nonprofit, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Newport Theater - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Newport Theater - **lat**: 41.9445539 - **long**: -87.65390359999998 - **full address**: The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: House of Thornes: Open House - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/23df3c9625a35a0334831456efb666c4e3d6a4f6297375d3dd327cd0cb40f0ac-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1779470935 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is House of Thornes: Open House being held? - **A:** House of Thornes: Open House takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing House of Thornes: Open House? - **A:** House of Thornes: Open House is organized by The Newport Theater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** House of Thornes: Open House is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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