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| Wednesday, May 31"OUT Of The Office" fundraiser Join over 400 revelers to official Kick-Off Gay Pride Month in Chicago and help raise money for the Legacy Project's LGBTQ Curriculum Program for Illinois's Public Schools. Networking and libations. No refunds. Andrew Hayes founded "OUT Of The Office" in 2001 to provide a forum where LGBTQ+, allies, family, and friends could gather downtown to kick off Gay Pride Month in Chicago.
The award-winning Legacy Project works to educate the general public about the role LGBTQ people have played in the advancement of world history and culture. 4:30pm - 7:30pm Rooftop Lounge, Godfrey Hotel, 127 W. Huron Tickets: /https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-the-office-2023-tickets-598719705757
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Thursday, Jun 1Evanston Public Library: Pride Unites Us Presented by Evanston Pride, Evanston Made, and the Evanston Public Library will run through June 20 in the third floor gallery space at the Main Library. LGBTQIA+ artists are invited to submit work related to the theme "Pride Unites Us." Artists, including poets/writers, can submit up to six ready-to-hang pieces. Deadline to submit work is June 5. Interested artists can find details on how to submit at the link. 12:00pm Evanston Public Library http://epl.org/prideunitesus
| | Milwaukee Pride Fest Thursday, June 1st - 4pm-Midnight, Friday, June 2nd - 3pm-Midnight, Saturday June 3rd - 12pm-Midnight. Headliners on our SKYYLine Main stage and Dance Pavilion stage 4:00pm - 11:30pm Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee https://www.pridefest.com/
| | Pride Reception with Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison Celebrate Pride Month at a reception in support of Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison. $100. To RSVP, please contact KellyMarie @ KMMconsulting.com 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago (224) 999-4690
| | Shedd Aquarium Pride Night A celebration of the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, community building. multiple DJs, shows and an ocean-themed drag showcase. Discover the wonders of the aquatic animal world in an environment that welcomes and embraces all identities. 6:00pm - 10:00pm Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Tickets: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/shedd-pride-night
| | Come Alive: A Live Drag Event OUT@Comcast is hosting a night of celebration full of drag, food and drinks, and great company! There will also be experts to discuss ways to grow and progress our community alongside a gameshow including LGBT pop culture as well as Xfinity services 6:00pm - 8:00pm 901 W Weed St. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outcomcast-come-alive-tickets-635958036607
| | American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers made up of, welcoming and serving LGBT veterans and service members. The Chicago chapter meets the first Thursday of every month, in person and on Zoom. Find the link on the site. 7:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago https://www.averchicago.org/
| | hicago Reader's Pride Kickoff The Pride kickoff party is the official afterparty of Best of Chicago at Metro. DJ lineup: Rae Chardonnay, Blesstonio, and VITIGRRL. Performances by Lucy Stoole and Irregular Girl, made possible by Red Bull. 10:00pm Smartbar, 3730 N Clark St https://tinyurl.com/3286dxc9
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Friday, Jun 2Kongkee: Warring States Cyberpunk London-based Chinese artist and animation director Kong Khong-chang, known as Kongkee. Multi-screen videos, wall projections, neon installations, vibrant graphic works, narrative texts, and ancient Chinese objects, the story of legendary poet Qu Yuan, who lived during the Warring States Period (c. 481-221 BCE), as his soul journeys from the ancient Chu Kingdom to a retro-futuristic Asia where he is reborn as an android in a psychedelic cyberpunk landscape. Originally conceived by Kongkee as a comic series. Through July 15 12:00pm , https://wrightwood659.org.
| | LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Members' NightOUT See West Side Story opening nightwith an exclusive ticket option for main floor seats and an exclusive happy hour for members in the mezzanine during intermission. 12:00pm Lyric Opera Civic Opera House 20 N.Wacker Dr. Chicago Tickets: http://lgbtcc.com
| | Go Girl Saugatuck The Midwest's very own women's weekend in beautiful western Michigan two miles from Lake Michigan. Workshops, pool games, open mic, DJs, a comedy show and main event music show. Camping within seven miles is available at the LGBT CampIt Resort
12:00pm The Dunes Resort http://gogirlsaugatuck.com/
| | Men Having Babies Conference Learn from gay dads, experts, and over 20 reputable gay-friendly agencies, clinics, law firms, and other surrogacy providers from the Midwest and beyond. Organized by Men Having Babies (MHB)*, a nonprofit known for its unbiased and comprehensive conferences for gay men. 4:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http://menhavingbabies.org/chicago
| | Chicago Filmmakers hosts Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase Special program celebrating Pride Month, a prelude to the highly anticipated Reeling: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, featuring contemporary LGBTQ+ cinema that highlights queer characters on their journeys of self-discovery and explores the connections with family, friends, or lovers that define us. Reserve All-Access Pride Schedule and passes online. Through June 30 7:00pm Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse, 1326 W Hollywood Ave Tickets: http://chicagofilmmakers.org/upcoming-screenings-and-events/mubipridepass
| | West Side Story LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois members are invited to the Opening Night performance of the larger-than-life production with sound by the Lyric Orchestra. Main floor group seating and a exclusive reception during intermission. $99 benefitting the LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois. 7:00pm Lyric Opera Civic Opera House 20 N.Wacker Dr. Chicago Tickets: https://business.lgbtcc.com/events/details/members-nightout-west-side-story-opening-night-at-lyric-opera-4595?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=058aba4ef7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_05_09_23_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term
| | Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre IDENTITY CITY A groundbreaking evening-length suite unpacking how gender is felt, expressed, received, challenged; a meditation on finding yourself and finding your place in the world. Choreography by Shannon Alvis and Katlin Bourgeois, Composition by Joe Cerqua
7:30pm Studio5 Performing Arts Center, 1938 Dempster St., Evanston http://cerquarivera.org
| | Tango An elderly waitress at a Chinese restaurant in Singapore refuses to serve a same-sex couple and their adoptive son because of her religious beliefs. When a video of her actions is shared online, this erupts into vitriol, heated debates and a protest rally that rocks the country. Through June 11 7:30pm Pride Arts Center, 4147 N Broadway St (Buena) Tickets: https://www.goelevent.com/pridearts/e/Tango
| | Raveling, includingThe Personals The Personals is set between 1966 and 1981 and is made from James Hosking's collection of LGBTQ+ ephemera and the holdings of Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. The anonymous authors of those personals become imagined protagonists in the works. Both individually and collectively, the collages form psychic maps of desire, reinventing an underground visual history. Through June 8 11:00pm - 5:00pm Chicago Artists Coalition, 2130 W Fulton https://chicagoartistscoalition.org/artists/james-hosking
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Saturday, Jun 3Andy Warhol exhibition Ninety four works from "Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop / Works" and more than 100 photographs by Warhol from the college's permanent collection through Sept. 10, 2023.
10:00am McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage and Cleve Carney Museum of Art http://TheCCMA.org
| | Logan County Pride Fest Family friendly activities, food, pet costume contest, face painting, live music, inflatable bouncy house. Some businesses on the square will be open and more than 40 vendors will be present. Official after party with performances from local drag artists. 10:00am - 5:00pm Lincoln on the square, Lincoln, Illinois
| | Elgin Pride Parade and Festival Family-friendly LGBTQ+ PRIDE parade followed by a festival with a vendor marketplace, live music, and more! The parade will be in downtown Elgin, and the festival and vendor marketplace will be held in Festival Park. 11:00am - 4:00am Downtown Elgin walking distance from Metra https://www.elginpride.com/
| | Go Girl Saugatuck The Midwest's very own women's weekend in beautiful western Michigan two miles from Lake Michigan. Workshops, pool games, open mic, DJs, a comedy show and main event music show. Camping within seven miles is available at the LGBT CampIt Resort
12:00pm The Dunes Resort http://gogirlsaugatuck.com/
| | Lombard Pride Fest 2nd Annual Family Pride Fest 12:00pm - 3:00pm First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., Lombard https://youth-outlook.org/events-fundraisers/pride-2023/
| | Archives Come Alive at Rogers Park Branch Teens can learn about the history of LGBT communities in Chicago by exploring the historical archives of the Chicago Public Library with librarian, Alexis. Registration required. Free 1:00pm Rogers Park Library Branch, 6907 N. Clark St., Chicago https://www.chicagoparent.com/events/archives-come-alive-at-rogers-park-branch-in-chicago/
| | Maine West Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Community Pride Event A festival to celebrate the joy that comes from embracing who you are. All are welcome, including allies, from Chicagoland and beyond. Activities for younger children through adults. Games and crafts, including button and bracelet making, bounce houses. Live entertainment, including a Family Friendly Drag Show. Local LGBTQIA+ Support Organizations. Queer History Exhibits. Parking is in the C-Wing lot off of Oakton St., just north of the event space. Free, cash donation welcome to support the event. 3:00pm - 7:00pm Maine West High School D-wing parking lot, 1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines https://sites.google.com/maine207.org/mw-gsa/location
| | Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) Special guests at the free event will include MS Harkness, Derf Backderf, Matt Allison, Joy San and Leigh Luna, among others. There will be dozens of exhibitors as well. Organizers advise attendees be vaccinated
11:00pm - 6:00pm Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway http://www.cakechicago.com
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Sunday, Jun 4Go Girl Saugatuck The Midwest's very own women's weekend in beautiful western Michigan two miles from Lake Michigan. Workshops, pool games, open mic, DJs, a comedy show and main event music show. Camping within seven miles is available at the LGBT CampIt Resort
12:00pm The Dunes Resort http://gogirlsaugatuck.com/
| | Evanston Youth Car Parade All are welcome to have a car in the parade, but especially Evanston's LGBTQIA+ youth and families. Decorating party at the launch lot, starting at noon. If you live on the route, start planning decorations now in a way that celebrates the intersectional nature of Pride and supports all queer people. Snacks and community fun at Ingraham Park when the parade ends. Pride volunteers, photo ops, information about upcoming events and other good fun can be found at the gathering spots along the route. We would love to see Evanstonians line the entire route to support our LGBTQIA+ Youth. Route starts ETHS main entrance on Dodge, goes to Main & Forest; Lincoln School; Fountain Square and ends at Ingraham Park. Sign up at link.
1:00pm - 3:00pm Route starts ETHS main entrance on Dodge, goes to Main & Forest; Lincoln School; Fountain Square and ends at Ingraham Park. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefkuiiVRcfWhJTYPZTcm521FdWGzKImrhj5fBciJonkLwTLg/viewform
| | Drag Story Time at Independence Library Branch Ages 0-5 can come out to Independence Branch to join a special Pride Month story time featuring a local drag artist. Free 1:30pm - 2:30pm 4024 N. Elston Ave., Chicago https://www.chipublib.org/locations/37/
| | Book launch Guinevere Turner's "When the World Didn't End" Memoir of Turner's childhood growing up with the infamous Lyman Family cult-and the complicated and unexpected pain of leaving the only home she'd ever known. Turner is a writer, director and actor who has been working in film and TV since her 1994 debut film Go Fish, which she wrote, produced and starred in. Women & Children First bookstore will be selling copies of the book. Free event with DJ Lora spinning, plus food and cash bar. RSVP at link. 2:00pm - 5:00pm Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N. Clark http://http://evite.me/UAYqEECMas
| | Taylor Swift Weekend with Taylor Swift themed drag show, brunch Offshore Rooftop welcomes Utica from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 for a brunch buffet and "swifty" show on the world's largest rooftop (Guinness Book of World Records) to celebrate Taylor Swift's weekend residency in Chicago this June with a themed drag show and brunch buffet The show, titled "In My Swiftie Era" Drag Brunch, will include two shows on Sunday featuring top drag queens from the Chicago area, including Utica from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13, Miss Toto, Mimi Marks and Bella DeBalle. During the show, guests can enjoy a curated brunch buffet, bottomless mimosas, and a wide selection of coffee and tea while singing along to their favorite Taylor Swift Era!. First show 11 am 2:00pm Offshore Rooftop 1000 East Grand Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-my-swifty-era-drag-brunch-at-offshore-rooftop-tickets-637372126187
| | Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) Special guests at the free event will include MS Harkness, Derf Backderf, Matt Allison, Joy San and Leigh Luna, among others. There will be dozens of exhibitors as well. Organizers advise attendees be vaccinated
11:00pm - 5:00pm Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway http://www.cakechicago.com
| | Equality Illinois Pride Brunch Kick-Off The Pride Brunch Kick-Off will bring together more than 300 community leaders and champions to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities and support our critical advocacy work to build a better Illinois for LGBTQ+ people. Honoring Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Julio Rodriguez!
11:30pm - 1:30pm Venue West, 221 N. Paulina Tickets: https://www.equalityillinois.us/pride-brunch-2023/?emci=3d648c87-81ea-ed11-8e8b-00224832eb73&emdi=961b8ad9-83ea-ed11-8e8b-00224832eb73&ceid=2300241
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Wednesday, Jun 7Lunch & Learn: How to Grow Your Business in Energy Efficiency LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and all certified diverse business owners, including LGBTBE, invited to join webinar to learn about upcoming 2023 RFP and other procurement opportunities with the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program and its contractors. Free 12:00pm - 1:00pm Zoom Tickets: https://business.lgbtcc.com/events/details/growing-and-glowing-how-to-grow-your-business-in-energy-efficiency-4602?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=058aba4ef7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_05_09_23_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm
| | Whiskey, Wine & Women- A Summer Social Tasting Event Mix, mingle and taste a fine array of whiskeys, wines, craft beers. Live jazz trio, DJ, & lite appetizers are included with entry. Doors 6pm. Tasting 7-10pm. Music, dancing 'til close with full bar open. $25 Early Bird pricing. After 5pm, Tuesday, standard ticket prices will apply.
6:00pm Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N. Clark https: Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whiskey-wine-women-a-tasting-event-tickets-619876165297
| | DIY Pride Flags at Eola Road Library Branch just in time for Aurora's annual Pride Parade happening on June 11. They will be providing small flags that can be decorated. Free 7:00pm - 8:00pm Eola Road Library Branch, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora https://www.chicagoparent.com/events/diy-pride-flags-eola-road-branch/
| | LGBTQ+ Path to Parenthood webinar Jewish United fund and Keshet, an organization for LGBTQ equality in Jewish life, host a free webinar for LGBTQ+ couples and individuals seeking to create a family. Resources, ethics and other topics to consider.
7:30pm - 8:30pm Zoom http://www.juf.org/pathtoparenthood Tickets: http://juf.org/everyconceivableway
| | Monthly Story time with Miss Linda First Wednesday of every month. Story time is designed for 2 to 5 year olds who are ready to sit, listen, and participate, but children of all ages are welcome. W&CF Co-founder Linda Bubon reads and performs 5 or more stories along with songs and finger plays. Story time is free, but cash donations are appreciated. Doors open at 10:15 am. 10:30pm Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/person-story-time-miss-linda-0
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Thursday, Jun 8Patric McCoy: Take My Picture 50 black and white and color photographs from 1980s Black gay Chicago when McCoy traveled around Chicago on his bike. From the lakefront to the Loop, McCoy found no shortage of Black men who wanted their picture taken. Over a ten-year period, he shot thousands of images at his subjects' request. HIV/AIDS hit Black men especially hard. Thousands would die before the end of the decade, including many of McCoy's friends, lovers-and subjects. Take My Picture is an altar to those lost. The exhibition is curated by Juarez Hawkins, artist, educator, and curator. TThrough July 15 12:00pm Wrightwood 659 https://wrightwood659.org
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Friday, Jun 9Evanston Public Library: Pride Unites Us Presented by Evanston Pride, Evanston Made, and the Evanston Public Library will run through June 20 in the third floor gallery space at the Main Library. LGBTQIA+ artists are invited to submit work related to the theme "Pride Unites Us." Artists, including poets/writers, can submit up to six ready-to-hang pieces. Deadline to submit work is June 5. Interested artists can find details on how to submit at the link. 12:00pm Evanston Public Library http://epl.org/prideunitesus
| | Midsommarfest Music, food, venders 5:00pm - 10:00pm Clark Street, Foster to Gregory https://andersonville.org/events/midsommarfest/
| | Chicago Filmmakers hosts Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase Special program celebrating Pride Month, a prelude to the highly anticipated Reeling: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, featuring contemporary LGBTQ+ cinema that highlights queer characters on their journeys of self-discovery and explores the connections with family, friends, or lovers that define us. Reserve All-Access Pride Schedule and passes online. Through June 30 7:00pm Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse, 1326 W Hollywood Ave Tickets: http://chicagofilmmakers.org/upcoming-screenings-and-events/mubipridepass
| | Tango An elderly waitress at a Chinese restaurant in Singapore refuses to serve a same-sex couple and their adoptive son because of her religious beliefs. When a video of her actions is shared online, this erupts into vitriol, heated debates and a protest rally that rocks the country. Through June 11 7:30pm Pride Arts Center, 4147 N Broadway St (Buena) Tickets: https://www.goelevent.com/pridearts/e/Tango
| | Southern Illinois PrideFest Organized by Pride in Action Southern Illinois, will be in Carbondale on June 9-11. Volunteers welcome: a.socorro984@gmail.com
10:00pm Carbondale, Illinois
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Saturday, Jun 10Midsommarfest Music, food, venders 12:00pm - 10:00pm Clark Street, Foster to Gregory https://andersonville.org/events/midsommarfest/
| | LGBTQ+ Center Lake County third annual PrideFest Family-friendly outdoor festival, resource fair, artisan market with family-friendly entertainment including arts and crafts, face painting, drag queen story time, an inflatable soccer field, mobile gaming unit. Afternoon includes Auntie Heroine and Friends drag bingo and variety show; Mariachi Viva Jalisco; and local Libertyville band Charlie Foxtrot plus headliner indie alternative rock group BETTY, best known for penning and performing The L Word's theme song. 12:00pm - 10:00pm Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center http://lgbtqlc.com
| | Pride Bar Crawl Five venues, $15-$20. Benefits Center on Halsted. Check-in is at The North End, 3733 N Halsted. See site for after-party details 4:00pm - 10:00pm Various https://www.crawlwith.us/chicago/pride
| | Artemis Singers 'Better Times Will Come' Pride Event Kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Artemis Singers' next concert, a celebration of hopefulness after this long global slog of fear and separation. Enjoy an uplifting experience highlighting opportunities to create a better world and our better selves in it and a dance afterward. World premieres of a newly commissioned "Sista Switches" by Regina Harris Baiocchi, a Black woman composer, author, and educator from Chicago, and of "The Weaving" by Artemis Singers' own Laurie Lee Moses, commissioned for our 40th anniversary season. Premiering will be two new choral arrangements by Artemis members: "I Wish You Enough" by Chicago composer Pat Tyson, arranged by Allison Downing and "Better Times Will Come" by Janis Ian, arranged by Karen Mooney.
7:00pm Irish American Heritage Center Tickets: http://events.humanitix.com/better-times-will-come-artemis-singers-pride-concert-and-dance
| | Queer Prom: A Starry Night Music, dancing, live performances, DJS, cash bar, raffle, auction. Benefits Center on Halsted Youth & Family Services. Some Tops Required intermural LGBTQIA+ Kickball Teams sponsors. 21+ 7:00pm - 11:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/some-tops-required-queer-prom-a-starry-night-tickets-604094100717
| | Chicago Fiire's Pride Night match Pride Night match versus Columbus Crew SC are available for purchase here. The match will be broadcast on Apple TV+ and transmitted locally in English on 890 WLS-AM and in Spanish on TUDN 1200 AM. 7:30pm Soldier Field 1410 Museum Campus Dr Chicago Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/chicago-fire-fc-vs-columbus-crew-chicago-illinois-06-10-2023/event/04005E268CA70E88?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023.05.26_CFCOMM_Play+Proud+League+Announcement&utm_term=http
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Wednesday, Jun 14Evanston Public Library Teen Pride Party Learn waacking and voguing from a professional dancer, strut your designs in a fashion show, and dance at this night celebrating friends, fabulousness and the freedom to be who you are.in the Robert Crown Reading Garden. Grades 6-12. Drop in, but registration at the link is preferred. 6:00pm - 8:00pm Evanston Public Library Tickets: https://evanston.libnet.info/event/8590401
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Thursday, Jun 15
Friday, Jun 16Chicago Filmmakers hosts Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase Special program celebrating Pride Month, a prelude to the highly anticipated Reeling: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, featuring contemporary LGBTQ+ cinema that highlights queer characters on their journeys of self-discovery and explores the connections with family, friends, or lovers that define us. Reserve All-Access Pride Schedule and passes online. Through June 30 7:00pm Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse, 1326 W Hollywood Ave Tickets: http://chicagofilmmakers.org/upcoming-screenings-and-events/mubipridepass
| | Call Me Elizabeth One-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor through June 18 by KB Productions. Fresh off her 1961 Academy Awards triumph and a recent brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor is struggling with her hardest role yet: herself. Through an intimate conversation with her biographer, "Call Me Elizabeth" examines the movie star's early life, career and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood's brightest star. 8:00pm The Mercury Theater Chicago 3745 N Southport Ave Chicago 773-360-7365 Tickets: https://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/call-me-elizabeth
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Saturday, Jun 17Chicago Pridefest annual street festival The festival features three live music stages, food and drink, vendors, DJs, dancing, shows, pet parade. Through June 18 11:00am - 10:00pm Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. https://northalsted.com/pridefest/
| | Chicago Pride Fest Two-day street festival with live music on three stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, drag performance, Proud Pet Parade, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, high heel race for prizes, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors. $15 suggested donation
11:00am - 10:00pm Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. https://northalsted.com/pridefest/
| | Dixon Gay Pride Free event hosted by Val's place. DJ's, family friendly drag performance based on RuPaul Drag Race, food, drinks and vendors 2:00pm - 10:00pm Page Park, Dixon, Illinois
| | A Night Full of Stars Windy City Performing Arts annual Pride concert. Donate what you can, suggested $25 per person). 7:00pm DePaul U. Holtschneider Performance Center, Gannon Concert Hall, 2330 North Halsted St Tickets: https://music.depaul.edu/concerts-events/Pages/Box-Office.aspx?dpusearchbyid=1016
| | Call Me Elizabeth One-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor through June 18 by KB Productions. Fresh off her 1961 Academy Awards triumph and a recent brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor is struggling with her hardest role yet: herself. Through an intimate conversation with her biographer, "Call Me Elizabeth" examines the movie star's early life, career and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood's brightest star. 8:00pm The Mercury Theater Chicago 3745 N Southport Ave Chicago 773-360-7365 Tickets: https://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/call-me-elizabeth
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Sunday, Jun 18Chicago Pride Fest Two-day street festival with live music on three stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, drag performance, Proud Pet Parade, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, high heel race for prizes, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors. $15 suggested donation
11:00am - 10:00pm Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. https://northalsted.com/pridefest/
| | Skokie Pride Performers, entertainment and games for all ages. Drag Story Hour. Live music from Kelsey Montanez and her band. Bingo with fabulous prizes. Color Explosion Dance Party. Bounce House. Lawn and Carnival style games. Art for sale by local queer artists. Community Resource Fair. After party at Village Inn Pizzeria from 5-8 p.m., with 50% off pizzas and Pride karaoke 1:00pm - 4:00pm Oakton Park https://www.skokieparks.org/skokie-pride/
| | Call Me Elizabeth One-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor through June 18 by KB Productions. Fresh off her 1961 Academy Awards triumph and a recent brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor is struggling with her hardest role yet: herself. Through an intimate conversation with her biographer, "Call Me Elizabeth" examines the movie star's early life, career and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood's brightest star. 2:30pm The Mercury Theater Chicago 3745 N Southport Ave Chicago 773-360-7365 Tickets: https://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/call-me-elizabeth
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Tuesday, Jun 20Evanston Public Library Better Off Read Book Group Smahtguy, The Life and Times of Barney Frank. Read and discuss the graphic novel biography about Barney Frank, one of the first gay and out members of Congress and a frontline defender of civil rights. Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Robert Crown Reading Garden. Register at link 6:30pm - 7:45pm Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave Evanston, IL 60201 Tickets: https://evanston.libnet.info/event/8575157
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Saturday, Jun 24Pride in the Park Two day outdoor festival for the LGBTQ+ community with diverse lineup of national and local talent.Pre-sale tickets now available. 2:00am - 10:00pm Grant Park, Chicago Tickets: https://prideparkchi.com/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PITP%2004-21-23
| | Evanston Public Library Drag Queen Storytime Fun-filled family storytime with the fabulous Coco Sho'Nell in the Robert Crown Reading Garden. Register at the link 11:00am - 12:00pm Evanston Public Library Tickets: https://evanston.libnet.info/event/8226403
| | Evanston Public Library Drag Queen Bingo for Families and Teens Play a fun-filled family-friendly game of BINGO for a change to win fabulous prizes with the equally fabulous Coco Sho'Nell! Saturday, June 24, 3-4:30 p.m., at the Main Library. Register at the link 3:00pm - 4:30pm Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave Evanston, IL 60201 Tickets: https://evanston.libnet.info/event/8252888
| | Back Lot Bash 2023 Women's dance with music and entertainment 5:00pm - 4:00am 5238 N. Clark St. Andersonville https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-pride-back-lot-bash-tickets-619763879447
| | Pride Anthems Concert Celebrate Pride Month with a journey through the past 50 years of Pride anthems. From Donna Summer and Queen to George Michael, Erasure, Madonna, Lady Gaga and much more, these essential songs take you from disco to the present day. A show for all ages. 6:00pm Lakeside Pavilion at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn http://Warhol2023.com
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Sunday, Jun 25Pride Arts Pride Parade Extravaganza 2nd Annual. For $25, curb-side viewing spot complete with a comfortable chair, a catered brunch, champagne, drag queens and other surprises. Access to restrooms and air conditioning inside the PrideArts Center. Seating limited. Cast: Tyranny Reigns, Ramona Mirage, Oddrey Ball 10:00am Pride Arts Center, 4147 N Broadway St (Buena) Tickets: https://www.goelevent.com/pridearts/e/PrideParadeExtravaganza
| | Chicago Pride Parade 2023 Largest Pride event of the year. Ends near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park. More information to come 1:00pm - 4:00pm Montrose Avenue and Broadway in Uptown https://www.facebook.com/events/boystown/chicago-pride-parade-2023/3139976339574555/
| | Chicago Pride Parade Patio Brunch 2023 Watch, cheer, and celebrate in the heart of North Halsted from our festive outdoor patio featuring Chicago's top DJs spinning all day! Our patio doors open wide for curbside views at the center of the parade route. Tex-mex brunch buffet, and beverage package for 2 hours. Djs all day.
10:00pm - 12:00pm D.S. Tequila Co., 3352 N. Halsted Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-parade-patio-brunch-2023-tickets-628117234557
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Tuesday, Jun 27
Wednesday, Jun 28Play Proud League launch The aim of the Play Proud League is to be an inclusive, physically and psychologically safe space created for LGBTQ+ people, friends and allies to compete and build community-and playing ability doesn't matter. Wednesdays June 28 - August 16 10:00am Fire Pitch, 3626 N. Talman Ave. http://chicagofirefc.com/cfrs/playproud
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Thursday, Jul 6American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers made up of, welcoming and serving LGBT veterans and service members. The Chicago chapter meets the first Thursday of every month, in person and on Zoom. Find the link on the site. 7:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago https://www.averchicago.org/
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Saturday, Jul 8
Tuesday, Jul 11LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Member's Coffee Talks LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Executive Director, Dillin Ravenscraft, new event series on the Second Tuesday of every month. No registration required, just stop by our office at the new WeWork for a cup of coffee (or your preference) and some informal discussion with the Director. 11:30pm - 2:30pm WeWork Bridgeview Bank in Uptown (4753 N Broadway http://lgbtcc.com
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Friday, Jul 14Evanston Public Library: Pride Unites Us Presented by Evanston Pride, Evanston Made, and the Evanston Public Library will run through June 20 in the third floor gallery space at the Main Library. LGBTQIA+ artists are invited to submit work related to the theme "Pride Unites Us." Artists, including poets/writers, can submit up to six ready-to-hang pieces. Deadline to submit work is June 5. Interested artists can find details on how to submit at the link. 12:00pm Evanston Public Library http://epl.org/prideunitesus
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Thursday, Aug 3Lollapalooza Powerhouse lineup featuring Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, ODESZA, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, British superstars The 1975, Tomorrow X Together, NewJeans, Tems, The Rose, Rina Sawayama, Lil Yachty, Rema, NIKI, Morgan Wade, DPR IAN + DPR LIVE, Lainey Wilson, L'Imperatrice, Ivan Cornejo, Sudan Archives and more. 170 bands, nine stages and four full days of music and programming at Grant Park.
10:00am , Tickets: http://www.lollapalooza.com
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Tuesday, Aug 8LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Member's Coffee Talks LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Executive Director, Dillin Ravenscraft, new event series on the Second Tuesday of every month. No registration required, just stop by our office at the new WeWork for a cup of coffee (or your preference) and some informal discussion with the Director. 11:30pm - 2:30pm WeWork Bridgeview Bank in Uptown (4753 N Broadway http://lgbtcc.com
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Friday, Sep 1ARC Music Festival Three day house/techno event will include Monnom Black label head, UK selector Dax J, vocal-driven minimal techno veteran Cassy, global afro house talent Shimza plus industrial techno figure Sara Landry, pioneering house producer Kevin Knapp, groove-heavy UK tech-house producer Iglesias and techno producer David Castellani plus local Chicago favorites house music veterans Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn and DJs Phuture (DJ Pierre), Eric Prydz, Swedish DJ Adam Beyer, South African DJ Black Coffee, LGBTQ+ DJ The Blessed Madonna, and musician Fatboy Slim 12:00pm Union Park http://arcmusicfestival.com/
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Saturday, Sep 2ARC Music Festival Three day house/techno event will include Monnom Black label head, UK selector Dax J, vocal-driven minimal techno veteran Cassy, global afro house talent Shimza plus industrial techno figure Sara Landry, pioneering house producer Kevin Knapp, groove-heavy UK tech-house producer Iglesias and techno producer David Castellani plus local Chicago favorites house music veterans Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn and DJs Phuture (DJ Pierre), Eric Prydz, Swedish DJ Adam Beyer, South African DJ Black Coffee, LGBTQ+ DJ The Blessed Madonna, and musician Fatboy Slim 12:00pm Union Park http://arcmusicfestival.com/
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Sunday, Sep 3ARC Music Festival Three day house/techno event will include Monnom Black label head, UK selector Dax J, vocal-driven minimal techno veteran Cassy, global afro house talent Shimza plus industrial techno figure Sara Landry, pioneering house producer Kevin Knapp, groove-heavy UK tech-house producer Iglesias and techno producer David Castellani plus local Chicago favorites house music veterans Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn and DJs Phuture (DJ Pierre), Eric Prydz, Swedish DJ Adam Beyer, South African DJ Black Coffee, LGBTQ+ DJ The Blessed Madonna, and musician Fatboy Slim 12:00pm Union Park http://arcmusicfestival.com/
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Wednesday, Sep 13
Friday, Sep 15Riot Fest Foo Fighters, The Cure,Death Cab for Cutie, queer twins Tegan and Sara (noon), The Dresden Dolls, Kim Gordon, Ani DeFranco, LGBTQ+ rapper/singer 070 Shake, Insane Clown Posse, Quicksand and the legendary funk band Parliament/Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Turnstile, The Postal Service, Queens of the Stone Age and The Mars Volta. Through September 17.
6:00pm Douglass Park Tickets: http://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/
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Saturday, Sep 16Riot Fest Foo Fighters, The Cure,Death Cab for Cutie,queer twins Tegan and Sara, The Dresden Dolls, Kim Gordon, Ani DeFranco, LGBTQ+ rapper/singer 070 Shake, Insane Clown Posse, Quicksand and the legendary funk band Parliament/Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Turnstile, The Postal Service, Queens of the Stone Age and The Mars Volta. Through September 17.
6:00pm Douglass Park Tickets: http://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/
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Saturday, Sep 30AIDS Run & Walk AIDS Run & Walk Chicago raises awareness and funds for AIDS Foundation Chicago and 25+ CommunityDirect partners, with proceeds directly benefiting programs and services improving the lives of Chicagoans living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.
9:00am Soldier Field 1410 Museum Campus Dr Chicago https://www.aidschicago.org/page/events
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