LGBTQ+ Affairs Director King feted at Center reception
On the evening of April 30, a full room of LGBTQ+ activists, allies and supporters, among them Mayor Brandon Johnson, welcomed Antonio King as the first and only Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs in the nation. A number of Chicago queer activists attended the relatively low-key event,…
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Chicagoans smell the ‘Flowers’ at Spring Brunch and Fashion Show
On the afternoon of May 3, Chicago House kicked off spring with its 40th annual Chicago House Spring Brunch and Fashion Show. This year’s edition, titled Flower Power, featured a strong ‘60s counterculture vibe with a garden show, silent auction, raffle, beats provided by DJ Nevin Hersch and show-stopping dance performances from AJA Talents. The event, which…
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FILM Anne Hathaway takes on ghosts and devils in ‘Mary’ and ‘Prada’
The year 2026 could belong to Anne Hathaway, with her name on the marquee for five films slated for release. Hathaway, an audience favorite since her Princess Diary breakthrough, appears in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey (due July 17) and the erotic thriller Verity (due Oct. 2) where she’ll eventually be landing on Dakota Johnson’s lips. The sci-fi thriller The End of…
Nation & World
IN BRIEF Day of Silence, ex-Illinois attorney, Uganda’s Supreme Court, Cyndi Lauper, queer WNBA icons, singer zzzahara
NATIONAL Thousands of students across the United States took part in the 30th annual Day of Silence (a student-led campaign organized by Glisten, formerly GLSEN) on April 10, The Advocate noted. What began in 1996…
Theater / Dance
THEATER: ‘Ruthless!’ brilliantly plants a bad seed in show business
Take one part The Bad Seed. Fold in one part Torch Song and stir until stiff peaks form. Spread on one layer All About Eve, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Garnish with a dab of 42nd Street, and you’ll have Ruthless! The Musical. Joel Paley and Marvin Laird’s tribute to child stars and Broadway divas—which back in the day gave…
Music
BOOKS Queer country singer Ty Herndon discusses ‘What Mattered Most’
As everyone knows, life is a combination of sometimes stratospheric highs and devastating lows. In What Mattered Most: A Memoir, openly gay country singer Ty Herndon discusses meeting people in various capacities (personal and professional) and his rise to fame, including appearances on the TV show Star Search. However, this book is also an account of battles…
Film / TV / Gossip
‘Sinners’ dominates 2026 Dorian Film Awards, Rose Byrne and Amy Madigan take acting prizes
Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Garners Two Wins; Ryan Coogler Earns Three Honors in a Breakout Year for Bold, Community-Driven CinemaSponsored by Tello Films March 3, 2026, Los Angeles – GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, the second largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Awards, with Sinners emerging as the…
Books / Art
Trans
Chicago’s first trans alderperson could come from Northwest Side race
Chicago could elect its first openly trans nonbinary alderperson in 2027, as Far Northwest Side organizer S Gronkiewicz-Doran launches a bid for the 45th Ward seat. Gronkiewicz-Doran, a Jefferson Park resident and longtime neighborhood advocate, is challenging incumbent Ald. Jim Gardiner with a campaign rooted in organizing, affordability and what they described as a need for more…
Lesbian
Owners of beloved lesbian bar ‘Dorothy’ open queer dive bar ‘Fathom’ in Lakeview
The owners of the popular lesbian bar Dorothy opened a new queer bar in Lakeview this week, with a more casual, “classic neighborhood dive bar” feel. Fathom, 1622 W. Belmont Ave., opened April 9 and was quickly at capacity, with a line of people waiting that stretched down the block. The new nautical-themed bar is designed to…