Industry Night Happy Hour: Hot List + The Royale

Presented by Midwest Film Festival x Mainstage Chicago. We’re kicking off the road to July with the Hot List - a curated lineup of films our team can’t stop talking about.

Join us for a real conversation with the people shaping what’s next across Chicago and the Midwest.

And... The Royale.

Ramova Theaters award-winning mixologist and Bev Operations Manager, Sarah Symon, unveils three original cocktails, all in the running to become the official drink of Midwest Royale this July.

You taste. You decide.

This is where Midwest Royale 2026 begins.

Date: Thursday, May 14

Time: 7-9p

Location: MainStage Chicago

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