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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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How to celebrate Pride Month in Evanston and Chicago

May 22, 2024

The start of June is right around the corner, and Evanston is gearing up to celebrate Pride Month. So, when you’re not enjoying Evanston’s beaches and the summer sun, here are a few events around Evanston...

Drag queen Coco Sho-Nell, dressed in a blue sequined outfit, walks down an aisle with people on either side.

The Dolphin Show’s ‘Kinky Cats’ drag performance transforms Fisk Hall into a room fit for ‘queens’

January 25, 2024

The mid-January weather may have been cold, wet and foggy, but the inside of Fisk Hall was hot, fabulous and fierce this Wednesday night.   Members of Northwestern’s Dolphin Show packed the unassuming...

Matheus Barbee, dressed in drag, sings with closed eyes, surrounded by other drag performers. He is wearing a glittery dress and feathers.

81st annual Dolphin Show laces up its ‘Kinky Boots’ for upcoming musical

January 19, 2024

Dressed in drag, Communication senior Matheus Barbee stands centerstage in Cahn Auditorium, rocking a glittery red dress and faux leather boots that rise above his knees. Six drag angels high-kick and...

Hands wave various pride flags on top of a rainbow confetti background.

Carnations, cocktails and queens: How Evanston plans to ring in Pride Month

May 25, 2022

As Pride Month approaches in June, Evanston is getting ready to celebrate. From car parades to youth engagement opportunities and events recognizing the hard-won battles of LGBTQ+ activists, local residents...

Drag queen Coco Sho-Nell reads to children at EPL. Sho-Nell has done multiple storytime events in the Chicago area, such as one last week at the Chicago Avenue and Main Street branch of EPL.

Evanston Public Library hosts Drag Storytime

November 10, 2019

At the Evanston Public Library, reading isn’t a drag — but it may involve a drag queen. EPL held a Drag Storytime on Saturday, featuring local queen Coco Sho-Nell. Sho-Nell read Thanksgiving-themed...

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