A party for transgender people, cross-dressers, transvestites, and the guys and dolls who want to mix it up with ‘em—Trannypalooza isn’t really about female impersonators lip-synching the hits; if that’s what you’re looking for, swan on over to here and here. According to Mercedes Tyler, the hostess of the monthly event at Spin, Trannypalooza is more of an opportunity for transgender individuals “to meet people who want to know them better for friendship or dating.” more ›

A handful of Chicago acts happened to make the cut on SPIN magazine 125 best albums in the past 25 years list. more ›

If you can't get enough of RuPaul's Drag Race and often find yourself reciting the Absolut ads that populate the online streaming editions of this season's episodes by heart, you're in luck: Two of the queeniest of the queens from the past two seasons of the Top Model-meets-Runway drag contest will be on hand in Boystown this week. more ›

[Ed. note: Lizz was our eyes and ears at this year's SXSW ... here's our last peek at what she saw.] more ›