Mad Liberation Episode 12: The Reunion Special

We're back and ready for more! Come through for sickening performances to raise funds for a good cause - Mad Liberation Season 3.

Don't call it a comeback. Call it a takeover.

Get excited ! Mad Liberation is BACK and, baby, we missed you! We're feeling whistful, whimsical, and nostaligc for all of our good times.

This is not a drill. The gang is getting back together and you better be there.

In this episode, Strawberry Gelato, Gen da Playboi, and Tea Cakez look back on all the themes we explored, the games we played and the comrads we made along the way.

The gurls are getting back together to raise funds for the future of Mad Liberation so we can keep on inviting these kick-ass guests and connecting you with resources :3

We're going all out and the night will be full of surprises and return guests, We'll revive our favorite numbers - and reveal ones that didn't make the first cut.

This episode features musical performances from BoysvsGirls, Denara Auriel, and Strawberry Gelato, Tea Cakez with drag performances from Gen Da Playboi.

DATE: Thursday, November 19th 2026

LOCATION: Nobody's Darling Bar (1744 W Balmoral Ave Chicago, IL 60640)

DOORS TO NOBODY'S DARLING LOUNGE OPEN AT 7:00 PM CT

SHOW TIME AT 7:30 PM

ENDS IN THE REALM OF 9:00 PM

DRESS ENCOURAGEMENT: Come as yourself in whatever you're in that day. Your presence is ALWAYS in style. If you want to gear up your garb, come dressed as your favorite family, reunion tour star, reality show reunion cast.

TICKETS: Donate-what-you-can because when you do, we get to bring incredible aritsts and community members that deserve to get their flowers on Season 3.

If you need free tickets, or are looking to avoid fees, hit us up! We want you there! Just DM us on IG (@MadLiberationShow) or email us at MadLiberationShow@proton.me.

All proceeds go towards paying the artists and crew who make the show happen.

We will also live stream this event through Zoom. Please RSVP for streaming here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wXfuvn6RQqmnk-96ZTtuGw

🔥 CAPACITY IS LIMITED 🔥

NOTE ABOUT SEATING: Seating capacity is low - there are about 10 bar stools (short backs) and 10 chairs (low to the ground with back). Arrive early to grab a seat! If you require seating as an accessibility accommodation, or if you will be using a wheelchair, don’t hesitate to DM us or contact us via email at MadLiberationShow@gmail.com.

MOCKTAILS & COCKTAILS: Whether you want to enjoy an elevated cocktail or mocktail, Nobody’s Darling has your back. Order a drink at the bar to complete your Mad Liberation experience and support this amazing Black and Queer owned business.

FREE WATER STATION 💧 located near the entrance of Nobody's Darling Bar. Fill your cup and stay hydrated.

Download the Full Cocktail Menu

VENUE ACCESSIBILITY--

Nobody’s Darling is wheelchair accessible If you have questions about accessibility accommodations, please email info@nobodysdarling.com

EVENT ACCESSIBILITY ---

Mad Liberation is a masked event. Masks will be available at the door.

Mad Liberation will be live-streamed on the Mad Liberation Show YouTube Channel.

For questions and requests regarding event accessibility accommodations, please email MadLiberationShow@gmail.com

DIRECTIONS --

Nobody's Darling: 1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Cross Streets: Ravenswood Ave & Paulina St

Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE

Located at the corner of W. Balmoral Ave. and N. Ravenswood Ave. Three blocks west of the Clark & Balmoral 22 bus stop.

Approximately 1 mile west of the Berwyn Red Line Station.

0.7 miles north of the Ravenswood Metra Station.

Map to Nobody’s Darling using Waze

Map to Nobody’s Darling using Google Maps

ABOUT MAD LIBERATION (formally known as No Place Like Home):

Established in 2023, ethereal hosts Strawberry Gelato (IG: @strawberrygelato), Gen Da Playboi (IG: @gen_playboi), and Tea Cakez (IG: @trunzika) present Mad Liberation, a live-record podcast that highlights Chicago’s Black and LGBTQIA+ community. Each episode features an interview with someone black, queer (or both) who is striving for our collective liberation - be it through art, performance, providing resources, and/or their service to the community.