# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Author Rachel Karp is in the house sharing her book The Lesbian Bar Chronicles along with your own stories of sapphic space experiences.About this EventPresented by Cruising Podcast and Jude's Books, The Lesbian Bar Chronicles is made up of stories from 38 lesbian bar communities across the country. What better way to send it out into the world than by gathering to share some of our own?Don't miss as author Rachel Karp shares parts of the book, along with stories from the Dorothy community, followed by book signing and casual conversation! Copies of the book will be sold on site by Jude's Books or you can add on a pre-purchased copy with your free RSVP to this event. Please note: book purchases are non-refundable.Have a story you'd like to share? Submit it here.Doors at 6pm and our event will kick off at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black door with our logo on the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799-------------ABOUT THE AUTHORRachel Karp is a writer and producer who has worked across podcasts, TV, film, theater, and digital media. The co-creator and producer of the award-winning documentary podcast Cruising, she has also supported series for LinkedIn News, Paramount+, A&E, and Oxygen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in theater and English from Skidmore College. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife, Jen, in their home that has lovingly been dubbed “the home for wayward gays” by the multitude of queer friends and family members who have stayed there over the years. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-lesbian-bar-chronicles-book-launch-party-and-community-story-share/100001989107229268 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, parties, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-06-15T23:00:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Dorothy - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 30.57, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Dorothy - **lat**: 41.8959306 - **long**: -87.6895287 - **full address**: Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3a8c5b3d31fe0cb950a582e34be8607afa8ebb6a373b1aa2d961a0b0175e1725-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbf4c79-gmir.jpg?v=1778260463 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share being held? - **A:** The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share? - **A:** The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share? - **A:** The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share is organized by Dorothy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share 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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