Name: EMO NIGHT
Start: 2025-05-16T21:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-16T23:30:00-05:00
Location: The Newport Theater

EMO NIGHT

The Newport Theater is a 100-seat independent theater located in the heart of the Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Newport Theater hosts artist-produced burlesque, drag, comedy, and variety events.

The Newport Theater

Dance

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more!

Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

Drag

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars!

Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

Update: Doors will open at 8:30 with a preshow party hour featuring some of our favorite pop-punk music, a shot promo, and 1/2 off your first drink from 8:30 - 9:00! Come early, grab a drink, and get in the mood!Break out the eyeliner, put on your studded belt, and get ready to party like it’s 2007—EMO NIGHT is here to wreck your life (in the best way possible)! Hosted by the unhinged dream team of Dolly Postpartum (your favorite genderf*cked draglesque demon) <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">+</a> Bennie Boy (Chicago's glam-rock sex gremlin), this is a wild ride through your favorite pop-punk bangers, deep cuts, and emotional anthems.Expect glitter, sweat, and a whole lot of energy as this stacked cast of performers turns up the volume and tears down the house with their sick drag, burlesque, and pole acts: Demme Onyx, Hoochie Mane, Molly Meru &amp; Quinn Poles, Mr. Mistress, Dawn Xiana Moon, Femme De Violette, and Ms. Scissor. We'll also have Batty Page keeping the chaos in check (and looking damn good doing it) as our stage kitten!Whether you’re here just to enjoy the show or to relive your emo phase, EMO NIGHT is a full-throttle celebration of teenage angst that will have you screaming your heart out to every word.Emo/punk looks encouraged!Show starts promptly at 9:30PM Bring your friends. Bring your feelings. And bring that one Fall Out Boy lyric that still ruins you.Please be advised:The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a Genesis portable mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email <a href="mailto:newporttheater@gmail.com" title="mailto:newporttheater@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">newporttheater@gmail.com</a> in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry/operators/liability waivers.There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.All entrants must comply with the Newport Safety Policy - learn more at <a href="http://newporttheater.com/safety" title="http://newporttheater.com/safety" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">newporttheater.com/safety</a>

EMO NIGHT

More events from The Newport Theater

Discover more events from The Newport Theater, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Chicago and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

EMO NIGHT

More events from The Newport Theater

Discover more events from The Newport Theater, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Chicago and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.