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Fun Places to Gay

Theatre and Interpretation Center of Northwestern University

Stage Left Theatre at the Storefront Theater

Bailiwick Chicago at the Steppenwolf Garage

Writers Theatre at Tudor Court

Chicago Dramatists

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

The ComedySportz Theatre

Mary's Attic

Nobody's Darling

The Neo-Futurist Theater

Charlie's

Tom Robinson Gallery

Profiles Theatre - The Main Stage

Circle Theatre at Greenhouse Theater Center

Laugh Factory

Emerald City Theatre at the Apollo Theater

Lookingglass Theatre Company

Theater Wit

Progress Bar

MPAACT at the Greenhouse Theater Center

UPCOMING GAY & LESBIAN EVENTS

Tuesday, Apr 16

Cell phone photography Learn to share you story with Pride Action Tank by Breeze Art Creatives 8:30am - 12:00pm Town Hall Apartments, 3800 N. Halsted http://forms.office.com/r/puvykSEjfL

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Wednesday, Apr 17

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown. Are You In Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham. Revelations by Alvin Ailey 7:30pm Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors

Thursday, Apr 18

Transformers, Parents of Trans Folx Social gathering group for parents of trans folx third Thursday of every month. RSVP to Luke Fomesberg LRomesberg@centeronhalsted.org 6:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http://centeronhalsted.org
Courage in Community: Gerber/Hart's 2024 Spring Soiree Join the Board, staff and volunteers to celebrate the courage of the LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago and the Midwest. 7:00pm - 10:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago https://www.gerberhart.org/2024springbenefit/
Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey Including Excerpts from Memoria, Night Creature, Pas de Duke, Masekela Langage, Opus McShann, Love Songs, For 'Bird' - With Love and Reflections in D 7:30pm Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors

Friday, Apr 19

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Program B: All New. Me, Myself, and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish (Midwest Premiere)Solo by Hans van Manen. Following The Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King. CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner (Midwest Premiere) 7:30pm Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors

Saturday, Apr 20

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Program B: All New. Me, Myself, and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish (Midwest Premiere)Solo by Hans van Manen. Following The Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King. CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner (Midwest Premiere) 1:30pm Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors
Up Here: Women, Weed and other Rogue Pharmacopoeia With newly legalized access to cannabis and safe, standardized cannabis products, does weed open the doors of the mind or is it the same old 'gateway'? Femmes and NB writers will share their experiences with marijuana, microdosing and other organic altered states. 2:00pm - 4:00pm Woman Made Gallery: 1332 S. Halsted St. https://www.womanmade.org
Human First Gala 6 pm Cocktail reception, 7 pm dinner and program. More info to come. Questions to sostrowski@centeronhalsted.org The Geraghty 2520 South Hoyne Ave. 6:00pm The Geraghty 2520 South Hoyne Ave. http://centeronhalsted.org

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Sunday, Apr 21

Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey Including Excerpts from Memoria, Night Creature, Pas de Duke, Masekela Langage, Opus McShann, Love Songs, For 'Bird' - With Love and Reflections in D 3:30pm Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors

Tuesday, Apr 23

ALMA 2024 Virtual Town Hall ALMA and EQuality Illinois partner to assess the needs of the Latino/a/e/xLGBTQ+ community 5:00pm , https://survey.almachicago.org/c/2024townhall

Wednesday, Apr 24

Equality Illinois PAC Red, White and Blue Fundraiser Help secure pro-LGBTQ+ equality electoral victories in Illinois 7:30pm - 9:00pm Whisky Girl Tavern. 6318 N. Clark https://secure.everyaction.com/igdAaCgUd0ScoUZygbajVQ2?emci=c022f6f6-5ee5-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=0a03e58b-31ec-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&ceid=2252873
Lesbian Visibility Week National project by Curve Foundation to ensure women, nonbinary and LGBTQ+ people are seen and recognized for their contributions to society. Through April 27, 2024 11:00pm Various http://lesbianvisibilityweekusa.com.

Friday, Apr 26

LGBTQ+ "Clear the Path" Intergenerational dialogue project art exhibit 6:00pm - 8:00pm Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison http://centeronhalsted.org
Patricia Barber Jazz performance to benefit The School of American Music 7:00pm The Acorn Theater 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49107 Tickets: https://www.acornlive.org/events/patricia-barber-4-26-24/

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Saturday, Apr 27

Bisexual Friends at "Bi/Queer Discussion Group Every last Saturday of the month 3:00pm - 5:00pm Online https://www.meetup.com/chicago-bisexual-queer-meetup/events/292246038/?action=rsvp&refund_policy=true&fromEmail=292246038&_af=event&_af_eid=292246038&response=3
The Good, world premier What is good? Magnus sings her way through this dilemma. World premiere created and performed by Jenny Magnus, Founding Co-Artistic Director. $20 8:00pm Chicago Dramatists Theatre 1105 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago Tickets: https://curioustheatrebranch.com/

Sunday, Apr 28

Women & Children First monthly Drag Story Hour Celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Fourth Sunday of every month. For everyone 2 and up. Preregistration at link required. 10:30pm Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-monthly-drag-story-hour-february-tickets-814355598517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday, May 2

Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical An insane homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate (Annie, Oliver!, Les Miz, Sweeney Todd. Through June 16 4:00pm Chopin Theatre 1543 W Division St Chicago http://handbagproductions.org

Saturday, May 4

Chicago Humanities Bridgeport Day Partnering with Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project for rograms focused on prison reform, community organizing, uplifting marginalized voices and grassroots organization followed by global music 12:00pm Various https://chicagohumanities.org/events/?sort=venue&view=day&fromDate=2024-05-04

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Sunday, May 5

Chicago House Spring Brunch & Fashion Show More information to come 12:00pm Harold Washington Public Library 400 S State Chicago http://chicagohouse.org

Tuesday, May 7

OUTspoken First Tuesday of each mont storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. Typically six storytellers and an intermission. Doors open 6 p.m. 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago https://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/

Friday, May 10

Lambda Legal's Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. 6:30pm - 10:30pm Art Institute of Chicago, Modern Wing Tickets: https://give.onelambdalegal.com/event/2024-bon-foster-civil-rights-celebration/e539975

Thursday, May 16

Transformers, Parents of Trans Folx Social gathering group for parents of trans folx third Thursday of every month. RSVP to Luke Fomesberg LRomesberg@centeronhalsted.org 6:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http://centeronhalsted.org

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Friday, May 17

Art by Women and Gender Non-Conforming Artists Paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, collage through May 19, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm Devonshire Cultural Center 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie http://www.anatomicallycorrect.org

Celebrate 40 Years of Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Party Like It's 1983! Celebrate the birth of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus in the grand finale of the 40th Season. showcase featuring throwback tunes, dazzling fashion, and infectious energy. Also see May 18 and 19, 2024, three locations 8:00pm Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building (312) 753-3210 x102 Tickets: https://www.cgmc.org/2024-events/spring/

Saturday, May 18

Celebrate 40 Years of Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Party Like It's 1983! Celebrate the birth of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus in the grand finale of the 40th Season. showcase featuring throwback tunes, dazzling fashion, and infectious energy. Also see May 18 and 19, 2024, three locations 7:00pm North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (312) 753-3210 x102 Tickets: https://www.cgmc.org/2024-events/spring/

Who's That Girl? Drag Revue Fundraiser returns From 1995 to 2005, an extravagant Las Vegas Revue style variety show. Returning with a nod to the nostalgic early days of "female impersonation" and a celebration of drag today. Benefits Howard Brown Health Center 7:30pm Park West Chicago 322 W Armitage Ave Chicago Tickets: https://donate.howardbrown.org/event/whos-that-girl/e544436

Sunday, May 19

Celebrate 40 Years of Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Party Like It's 1983! Celebrate the birth of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus in the grand finale of the 40th Season. showcase featuring throwback tunes, dazzling fashion, and infectious energy. Also see May 18 and 19, 2024, three locations 8:00pm Auditorium at NEIU 5500 N. St. Louis Ave. (773) 296-0541 Tickets: https://www.cgmc.org/2024-events/spring/

Sunday, May 26

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Thursday, May 30

Cathy Richardson Live GRAMMY Nominee and four-time DIY Music Award-Winner Cathy Richardson 7:30pm City Winery Chicago 1200 W Randolph St Chicago https://do312.com/events/2024/5/30/cathy-richardson-tickets?utm_campaign=band-notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional

Friday, May 31

GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women 12:00pm The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI (269) 857-1401 Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/

Saturday, Jun 1

GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women 12:00pm The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI (269) 857-1401 Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/
40th anniversary Chicago House Music Festival Chicago-birthplace of House Music-offers four days of free events. 4:00pm - 9:00pm Various https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/house_music0.html

Sunday, Jun 2

The Queer Fam Pride Jam Slo 'Mo and Kido join forces at Chicago House Music Fest. Dance lessons, DJ sets, drag performances. North Pavilion 10:00am - 1:00pm Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St Chicago https://mailchi.mp/4e118867b7ee/slo-mo-double-hitter-whistler-tonight-420-with-space-babes-sat-5575823?e=d605b8e5a7
GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women 12:00pm The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI (269) 857-1401 Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/

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Saturday, Jun 8

Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance Never Doubt: We Are Here Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance 7:00pm First Congregational Church of Evanston UCC, 1445 Hinman Ave, Evanston Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/never-doubt-we-are-here-artemis-singers-pride-concert-and-dance

Thursday, Jun 20

48th National Women's Music Festival Through June 23, 2024. The National Women's Music Festival is a four-day musical and cultural extravaganza of concerts, comedy, theater, and orchestral performances, as well as the Drum, Ukulele, and Vocal choruses and the Folk Orchestra. Workshops, market, films video, writers, spirituality 9:12am Madison Marriott West Hotel & Conference Center, Madison, WI https://nwmf.info Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6181226

Chicago hosting World Gay Boxing Championships in 2024 Second annual championship with an aim to increase LGBTQIA+ inclusion and participation. Time:TBA Strong Hands Gym, 3924 N. Broadway https://www.wgbc.org.au/

Saturday, Jun 22

23rd annual Chicago Pridefest Two-day street festival on June 22-23, a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago's landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. Three stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, best of Chicago drag performance, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors 11:00am - 10:00pm Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. https://northalsted.com/main-events/chicago-pride-fest/

Sunday, Jun 23

Trans Week at Campit Outdoor Resort 4th annual. Tenting, cabin, RV spots available Pool parties, karaoke, moviea, open mic drag show. All genders welcome (ages 18+). Through June 23 28, 2024. nikk.selik@gmail.com 12:00pm Campit Outdoor Resort, 6635 118th Ave, Fennville, MI Tickets: http://campitresort.com
Women & Children First monthly Drag Story Hour Celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Fourth Sunday of every month. For everyone 2 and up. Preregistration at link required. 10:30pm Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-monthly-drag-story-hour-february-tickets-814355598517?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Tuesday, Jun 25

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil New musical based on John Berendt's iconic non-fiction book will be staged in the 856-seat Albert Theatre. Tickets available to membership. Individual tickets available at a later date. Runs through Aug. 4, 2024 7:30pm Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St Chicago 312-443-3800 Tickets: http://GoodmanTheatre.org

Saturday, Jun 29

Pride North Chicago Chicago's largest north-side neighborhood Pride dance party taking place each year in June. DJs, vendors live entertainment. June 28, 29, 30. 9:00am - 9:00pm Morse & Glenwood Ave.

Friday, Jul 5

Friday, Jul 26

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Saturday, Aug 10

Dance for Life 2024 Supports the Chicago Dance Health Fund, which provides medical financial support to Chicago dance industry professionals. 6:00pm Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E Congress Pkwy Chicago http://www.cdhf.org

Sunday, Aug 11

Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge begin tour Grammy-winning folk icons Indigo Girls and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter/rocker and fellow queer legend Melissa Etheridge. Tickets go on sale to the public Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. local Time:TBA Ravinia Festival 418 Sheridian Road Highland Park, IL 60035 Tickets: http://indigogirls.com

Monday, Aug 19

Democratic National Convention Through Aug. 22. Vender and volunteer meetings starting in April 10:00am Chicago https://chicago2024.com/

Saturday, Aug 24

Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) Special guests and venders to be announced 11:00pm - 5:00pm Zhou B. Art Center 1029 W 35th St. Chicago HTTP://WWW.CAKECHICAGO.COM

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Saturday, Oct 19

Rainbow Revival, ex-LGBTQ Freedom March evangelistic event Evangelistic event by former LGBTQ+ individuals who have renounced LGBTQ+ identity Time:TBA Lincoln Park http://RAINBOWREVIVAL.ORG
Oak Park Area Lesbian & Gay Association annual Scholarship Gala The OPALGA+ Student Scholarship Fund provides financial support for the post-high school education of local students who have demonstrated service and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community and/or the larger community. 6:00pm - 11:00pm Nineteenth Century Club 178 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60301 Tickets: https://opalga.org

Monday, Oct 28

USHER Past Present Future Tour Back to back nights 3:00pm United Center 1901 W Madison Ave Chicago Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/766722?venueId=32882

Tuesday, Oct 29

USHER Past Present Future Tour Back to back nights 3:00pm United Center 1901 W Madison Ave Chicago Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/766722?venueId=32882

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