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Fun Places to Gay
Baton Show LoungeBaton Show Lounge

Bobby Love'sBobby Love's

Lookingglass Theatre CompanyLookingglass Theatre Company

The Second City etc StageThe Second City etc Stage

TimeLine TheatreTimeLine Theatre

Nobody's DarlingNobody's Darling

Donny's Skybox Studio TheatreDonny's Skybox Studio Theatre

JackhammerJackhammer

The Second CityThe Second City

Zeller InnZeller Inn

Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago Symphony Orchestra

Spyners PubSpyners Pub

Shattered Globe Theatre at Stage 773Shattered Globe Theatre at Stage 773

R Public HouseR Public House

Steppenwolf Theatre CompanySteppenwolf Theatre Company

Pie Hole Pizza JointPie Hole Pizza Joint

Broadway in Bronzeville at Harold Washington Cultural CenterBroadway in Bronzeville at Harold Washington Cultural Center

The Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium TheatreThe Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre

Circle Theatre at Greenhouse Theater CenterCircle Theatre at Greenhouse Theater Center

Goodman Theatre in the Owen TheatreGoodman Theatre in the Owen Theatre
  CHICAGO & CHICAGOLAND GAY BARS & NIGHTCLUBS
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Chicago Bars

Atmosphere

Atmosphere
5355 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-1100

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Baton Show Lounge

Baton Show Lounge
4713 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 644-5269

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Berlin

Berlin
954 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-4975

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Big Chicks

Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 728-5511

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Bijou Theatre (Closed Down)

Bijou Theatre (Closed Down)
1349 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-5397

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Bobby Love's

Bobby Love's
3729 N Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-1200

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Bonsai Bar & Lounge (Closed Down)

Bonsai Bar & Lounge (Closed Down)
3503 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-0100

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Cellblock

Cellblock
3702 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 665-8064

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Charlie's

Charlie's
3726 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 871-8887

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Circuit (Closed Down)

Circuit (Closed Down)
3641 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 325-2233

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Club Escape

Club Escape
1530 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 599-9372

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Cocktail (Closed Down)

Cocktail (Closed Down)
3359 N Halsted Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-1420

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Crew Bar and Grill (Closed Down)

Crew Bar and Grill (Closed Down)
4804 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-2739

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Davenport's Piano Bar Cabaret

Davenport's Piano Bar Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-1830

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Downtown Bar and Lounge (Closed Down)

Downtown Bar and Lounge (Closed Down)
40 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 464-1400

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DS Tequila Company

DS Tequila Company
3352 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 697-9127

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E.M. Lounge (Closed Down)

E.M. Lounge (Closed Down)
4247 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 699.2629

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Elixir Lounge

Elixir Lounge
3452 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 975-9244

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Escapades (Closed Down)

Escapades (Closed Down)
6301 S Harlem Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 229-0886

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Estelle's

Estelle's
2013 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-0450

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Farraguts on Clark

Farraguts on Clark
5240 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 728-4903

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Funky Buddha (Closed Down)

Funky Buddha (Closed Down)
728 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 666-1695

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Granville Anvil

Granville Anvil
1137 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 973-0006

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Halsted's (Closed Down)

Halsted's (Closed Down)
3441 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-9696

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Hamburger Mary's

Hamburger Mary's
5400 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-6969

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Hydrate

Hydrate
3458 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 975-9244

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Innexile

Innexile
5758 W 65th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 582-3510

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Jackhammer

Jackhammer
6406 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 743-5772

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Jeffery Pub

Jeffery Pub
7041 S. Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 363-8555

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Joie De Vine (Closed Down)

Joie De Vine (Closed Down)
1744 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640


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Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-1111

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La Cueva

La Cueva
4153 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-4511

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Little Jim's (Closed Down)

Little Jim's (Closed Down)
3501 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 871-6116

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Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
3169 N. Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 404-3169

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M7 Lounge (Closed Down)

M7 Lounge (Closed Down)
3641 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 325-2233

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Man's Country (Closed Down)

Man's Country (Closed Down)
5017 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2069

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Manhandler

Manhandler
1948 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 871-3339

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Marty's Martini Bar

Marty's Martini Bar
1511 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 454-0161

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Mary's Attic

Mary's Attic
5400 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-6969

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Minibar (Closed Down)

Minibar (Closed Down)
3341 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 871-6227

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Nobody's Darling

Nobody's Darling
1744 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 654-3345

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North End

North End
3733 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 477-7999

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Parlour on Clark (Closed Down)

Parlour on Clark (Closed Down)
6341 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 564-9274

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Progress Bar

Progress Bar
3359 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 697-9268

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R Public House

R Public House
1508 W Jarvis Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(872) 208-7916

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Ram Bookstore

Ram Bookstore
3511 1/2 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-9528

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Replay Beer & Bourbon

Replay Beer & Bourbon
3439 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 975-9244

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Roscoe's

Roscoe's
3356 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 281-3355

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Scarlet Bar

Scarlet Bar
3320 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-1053

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Scot's (Closed Down)

Scot's (Closed Down)
1829 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 528-3253

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Second Story Bar

Second Story Bar
157 E Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 923-9536

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Shakers On Clark (Formerly 3160)

Shakers On Clark (Formerly 3160)
3160 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-5969

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Sidetrack

Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-9189

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Sound Bar

Sound Bar
226 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 787-4480

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Spyners Pub

Spyners Pub
4623 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-8719

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Steamworks

Steamworks
3246 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 929-6080

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Taverna 750 (Closed Down)

Taverna 750 (Closed Down)
750 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 904-7466

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The Call

The Call
5539 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-2525

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The Closet

The Closet
3325 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-8533

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The Den Cocktail Bar (Closed Down)

The Den Cocktail Bar (Closed Down)
800 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-7711

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The Glenwood

The Glenwood
6962 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 764-7363

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The SoFo Tap

The SoFo Tap
4923 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-7636

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Touche

Touche
6412 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-7400

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Wang's

Wang's
3317 N Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-6800

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Wilde Bar and Restaurant

Wilde Bar and Restaurant
3130 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 244-0404

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Appleton Bars

Rascal's Bar & Grille

Rascal's Bar & Grille
702 E Wisconsin Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 954-9262

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Berwyn Bars

Antronio's (Closed Down)

Antronio's (Closed Down)
6319 W. Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL 60304
(708) 317-4242

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Blue Island Bars

Club Krave

Club Krave
131 S Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8379

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Calumet City Bars

John L's Place (Closed Down)

John L's Place (Closed Down)
335 154th Place
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-2386

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Elk Grove Village Bars

Phoenix Bar (Hunter's) (Closed Down)

Phoenix Bar (Hunter's) (Closed Down)
1932 E Higgins Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 258-3087

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Forest Park Bars

Hideaway (Closed Down)

Hideaway (Closed Down)
7301 W Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-4459

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Forest View Bars

Forest View Lounge (Closed Down)

Forest View Lounge (Closed Down)
4519 S Harlem Ave
Forest View, IL 60402
(708) 484-3067

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Green Bay Bars

Brandy's II (Closed Down)

Brandy's II (Closed Down)
1126 Main St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 437-3917

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Hammond Bars

Dick's R U Crazee

Dick's R U Crazee
1221 E 150th St
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 852-0222

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Joliet Bars

Maneuvers (Closed Down)

Maneuvers (Closed Down)
118 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-7069

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Madison Bars

The Shamrock (Closed Down)

The Shamrock (Closed Down)
117 W Main St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-5029

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Milwaukee Bars

Triangle Bar (Closed Down)

Triangle Bar (Closed Down)
135 E National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 383-9412

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Oak Park Bars

Velvet Rope (Closed Down)

Velvet Rope (Closed Down)
728 W Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 358-8840

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Ottawa Bars

Zeller Inn

Zeller Inn
615 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 431-9550

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Rock Island Bars

The Body Shop (Closed Down)

The Body Shop (Closed Down)
325 20th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-2662

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Rockford Bars

Office Niteclub

Office Niteclub
513 E State St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 965-0344

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Someplace Else II (Oh Zone)

Someplace Else II (Oh Zone)
1014 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 964-9663

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Southbend Bars

Seahorse II Cabaret

Seahorse II Cabaret
1902 W Western Ave
Southbend, IN 46619
(219) 237-9139

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Springfield Bars

Jimmez & Co.

Jimmez & Co.
2143 N. 11th St.
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-6717

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Scandals

Scandals
126 E Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 523-4500

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Smokey's Den (Closed Down)

Smokey's Den (Closed Down)
411 E. Washington
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 522-0301

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The Station House

The Station House
306 E Washington
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-0438

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