| Fun Places to Gay
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|  | | Jackalope Theatre Co. at the Storefront Theater
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| |  | | Dance Chicago at the Athenaeum Theatre
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| |  | | Circle Theatre at Greenhouse Theater Center
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| |  | | Tom Robinson Gallery
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| |  | | Broadway Youth Center
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| |  | | Donny's Skybox Studio Theatre
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| |  | | Laugh Factory
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| |  | | Jeffery Pub
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| |  | | Wang's
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| |  | | Shakers On Clark (Formerly 3160)
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| |  | | Innexile
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| |  | | Mussetter-Struble Theater at Northwestern Univiversity
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| |  | | Chicago Dramatists
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| |  | | Maneuvers
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| |  | | LiveWire Chicago at the Storefront Theater
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| |  | | Black Ensemble Theater
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| |  | | Scarlet Bar
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| |  | | R Public House
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| |  | | Manhandler
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| Saturday, May 28Chicago Red Stars Pride Night The club takes on the Portland Thorns. Leading up to the match, fans will have the opportunity to bid on signed, exclusive Pride warm-up tops. Visit CRSCares site to bid on their favorite player's warm-up top to benefit organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Those who purchase tickets to the match will have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Pride Night shirt.
6:00pm SeatGeek Stadium http://CRSCares.givesmart.com Tickets: http://chicagoredstars.com/tickets
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Sunday, May 29Lakeside Pridehosts 'Sweet Home Chicago' As part of the 40th annual Pride Bands Alliance Conference, Lakeside Pride hosting 38 affiliate bands spread across the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. This year's event will include world-premiere compositions "Griffin," by composer Christen Taylor Holmes and "Love Words," by composer Evan Williams (both BIPOC); celebrity hosts and RuPaul's Drag Race alumni Denali Foxx and Angeria Paris VanMicheals, who will emcee and appear in a special performance and an exclusive VIP meet-and-greet; two ensembles led by four conductors (Kyle Rhoades, Manic Maxxie, Jon Noworyta and Jadine Louie); anda 40th-anniversary celebration showcasing diversity across the LGBTQ spectrum. $25-$30
7:00pm Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E Congress Pkwy Chicago Tickets: http://www.SweetHomeChicago2022.org
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Wednesday, Jun 1
Friday, Jun 3
Saturday, Jun 4Community Parades and Activism: LGBTQ Claiming its Space A panel of Latin@ and African American LGBTQ/SGL leaders will discuss LGBTQ/SGL activism in Chicago communities. A second panel of young activists will reflect and discuss how to move forward. Free. Lunch snacks. Registration required: email jorge@praachicago.org 11:00am - 1:00pm Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N. Elbridge Ave. 773-252-8814
| | Equality Illinois Pride Kickoff Brunch This year, the organization's honoree will be Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris-the first LGBTQ+ person to be a legislative leader in the Illinois General Assembly. Benifits Equality Illinois' LGBTQ-rights advocacy work.
11:30am - 1:00pm Venue West, 221 N. Paulina Ave. http://www.equalityillinois.us/2022/05/equality-illinois-2022-pride-kickoff-brunch/
| | Lombard LGBTQ+ Family Pride Fest In-person event 12:00pm - 3:00pm First Church of Lombard 220 S Main St.m Lombard
| | Tipsy Tea! Pride Dismantles the stuffy pretension of afternoon tea, and creates a space for fun, relaxation, and the best of company. Join us in celebrating PRIDE with weekly performances by some of our favorite and most iconic Chicago Drag Queens. 2:00pm The Gwen Hotel https://www.thegwenchicago.com/activities/pride-month-tipsy-tea/
| | Artemis Singers "Leaping Lesbians! A Celebration of Lesbian Life" Chicago's lesbian feminist chorus its Pride Concert with a variety of all-time favorites and live in-person premiere of two songs, "We Are the New Dawn" and "Sing Lesbian Love."Bring lawn chairs, beverages (not in glass containers) and snacks. 4:00pm Forest Glen Woods, Picnic Grove #1, 5420 N. Forest Glen Ave. (773) 764-4465 http://www.artemissingers.org Tickets: https://artemissingers.org/donate-now/
| | Andy & Ash Alt-comedy for a one-night only evening of their greatest hits: music, sketch, standup and hell unleashed. Together, there's nothing these depressed bisexuals can't do! 7:30pm SCHUBAS https://lh-st.com/shows/06-04-2022-andy-and-ash/
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Saturday, Jun 18Chicago Pride Fest Legendary street fest with live music by headline artists and local favorites, 3 stages, food and drink, 150+ arts/crafts vendors, DJ's and dancing, drag shows, pet parade, sponsored presence, games, giveaways and more. No large bags/backpacks allowed. $15 Suggested Donation 11:00am - 10:00pm Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. https://northalsted.com/pridefest
| | Tipsy Tea! Pride Dismantles the stuffy pretension of afternoon tea, and creates a space for fun, relaxation, and the best of company. Join us in celebrating PRIDE with weekly performances by some of our favorite and most iconic Chicago Drag Queens. 2:00pm The Gwen Hotel https://www.thegwenchicago.com/activities/pride-month-tipsy-tea/
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Sunday, Jun 19Chicago Pride Fest Legendary street fest with live music by headline artists and local favorites, 3 stages, food and drink, 150+ arts/crafts vendors, DJ's and dancing, drag shows, pet parade, sponsored presence, games, giveaways and more. No large bags/backpacks allowed. $15 Suggested Donation 11:00am - 10:00pm Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. https://northalsted.com/pridefest
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Saturday, Jun 25Proud to Run A part of Chicago's LGBTQIA+ Pride Week activities since 1982, Proud to Run healthily celebrates pride while raising funds to support the LGBTQIA+ community of the greater Chicago area. 9:00am Mont4rose Beach https://ptr.enmotive.com/events/register/2022-proud-to-run/
| | Pride in the Park music festival The Chainsmokers, Alesso, DJ/drag persona Circuit Mom, LGBTQ+ singers Daya and Rebecca Black, British DJ Joel Corry, drag personalities Shea Coulee, Monet X Change, Mimi Marks and Bambi Banks Coulee. Benefits Center on Halsted. See the June 25 and 26 schedule at the link. Time:TBA Grant Park's Petrillo Bandshell http://prideparkchi.com
| | Tipsy Tea! Pride Dismantles the stuffy pretension of afternoon tea, and creates a space for fun, relaxation, and the best of company. Join us in celebrating PRIDE with weekly performances by some of our favorite and most iconic Chicago Drag Queens. 2:00pm The Gwen Hotel https://www.thegwenchicago.com/activities/pride-month-tipsy-tea/
| | SouthSide Pride Mobile Parade and after party Meet Up and car decorating 3 p.m. Pride party 4 - 9 p.m. Free event with karaoke and complementary food and wine till it runs out. Performance by Miss Shenelle. Music by WVOG House Heads. Event sponsored by Stud for Life. 3:00pm 87th and Dan Ryan Street Mall (parking lot) and Wild Blossom Meadery 9030 S. Hermitage Ave 312-315-0652
| | Back Lot Bash Saturday Flagship Festival where the women come out to play. Featuring DJ Mary Mac, Cristy Lawrence, Nicolina and more. Two days during Chicago's Pride weekend 3:30pm 5238 N. Clark St Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-lot-bash-2022-chicago-pride-lgbtq-womxns-festival-tickets-158833454137
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Friday, Aug 5B.A.D. Waves Remix Art gallery, cocktails from most poppin queer culture blessors, live musical performances, comedic stand-ups and te Bastards Of The Underground. Hosted by the Don Diva of Disposition: Amy Nico Schwartz. Every first Friday of the month 7:15pm 4702 N Ravenswood Ave
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Friday, Sep 2B.A.D. Waves Remix Art gallery, cocktails from most poppin queer culture blessors, live musical performances, comedic stand-ups and te Bastards Of The Underground. Hosted by the Don Diva of Disposition: Amy Nico Schwartz. Every first Friday of the month 7:15pm 4702 N Ravenswood Ave
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Tuesday, Jan 21PFLAG Chicago Monthly Meeting Parents, Family members, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) has support groups and educational speakers. We engage in advocacy activities. All are welcome, you always have a home with PFLAG. Monthly on the third Wednesday. Call 1 (630) 415-0622 or E-mail the Metro Chicago South Chapter: pflagmetrochicagosouthside@pflagillinois.org or contact Keith McCoy at kmccoy@windycityblackpride.org or Peter Ji at pjiman1@hotmail.com. 11:00pm - 1:00pm Affinity Community Services 2850 S Wabash Ave Ste 108 Chicago http://pflagillinois.org
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