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|  | | Harris Theater for Music and Dance
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| |  | | Lifeline Theatre
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| |  | | Atmosphere
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| |  | | Roscoe's
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| |  | | Maneuvers
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| |  | | Blue Man Group at Briar Street Theatre
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| |  | | Writers Theatre at Books On Vernon
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| |  | | Steamworks
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| |  | | Pie Hole Pizza Joint
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| |  | | The House Theatre of Chicago at The Palmer House
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| |  | | Shattered Globe Theatre at Stage 773
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| |  | | Black Ensemble Theater
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| |  | | Scarlet Bar
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| |  | | Broadway Youth Center
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| |  | | Charlie's
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| |  | | Circle Theatre at Greenhouse Theater Center
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| |  | | The Arc Theatre at Chemically Imbalanced Theatre
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| |  | | Broadway in Bronzeville at Harold Washington Cultural Center
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| Saturday, May 21Book launch for Unprotected: A Memoir by Rae Lewis-Thornton Longtime HIV/AIDS activist and survivor, book discussion and reading followed by birthday celebration with cake, teas and autographs 3:00pm - 5:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago Tickets: https://eventbrite.com/e/unprotected-a-memoir-book-release-and-birthday-celebration-tickets-322592461737
| | RuPaul's Drag Race UK, British Invasion Season one, two and three contenders, including musical group Frock Destroyers and the drag-queen girl group United KingDolls 6:00pm The Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. http://vossevents.com/rdr-british-invasion/
| | CircEsteem's Spring Circus Youth performers ages 4-18 from CircEsteem's Performance Troupe and Chicago Youth Circus juggling, unicycle, German wheel, hula hoop, lasso, aerial silks, stilts, clowning, balance, mini-trampolines, tightwire, Lyra and partner acrobatics. Tthemes of community, working together, uniqueness, collaboration, overcoming obstacles and celebration. First show 2 pm. 6:00pm CircEsteem, 4730 N. Sheridan Rd. http://circesteem.org/spring-circus-2022/
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Thursday, May 26
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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Friday, Jun 10
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
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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 25Pride 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
| | 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
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Wednesday, Aug 3
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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