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  UPCOMING GAY & LESBIAN EVENTS
Thursday, Nov 30
Re/Generation Studio workshops About Face Theatre's invitation to build the future of queer theatre together. Welcoming series of public workshops shaped as a collective dreaming space for connecting with each other, learning about new plays, world-building, and exploring new production models. Free and open to the public. RSVP early, workshops and events may reach capacity. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Through Dec. 16.  5:30pm   The Den Theatre: 1331 N Milwaukee St  https://aboutfacetheatre.networkforgood.com/events/63471-re-generation-studio-weekend-one-nov-30-dec-2

ALMA Chicago 2nd Annual Community Reception Meet and greet evening celebration of accomplishments and the year to come. Free and open to all. RSVP required  6:00pm   La Celia Latin Kitchen, 2890 N Milwaukee Ave  Tickets: https://app.aplos.com/aws/events/2nd_annual_community_reception

Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque A horny retelling of Tchaikovsky's ballet eaturing a rotating cast of over 30 of Chicago's best in burlesque, circus, variety, magic, and drag. Through Dec. 30  8:00pm   Greenhouse Theater Center  2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago  Tickets: http://https://ci.ovationtix.com/36644/production/1139229



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Friday, Dec 1
World AIDS Day at AIDS Garden Chicago Since 1988, communities around the world have stood together on World AIDS Day to show continued strength and solidarity against HIV/AIDS. We gather for awareness and for understanding of HIV/AIDS, for compassion and love for those we've lost and for those who continue to fight, and for strength as we continue to pursue a world without AIDS and zero new cases. Please join the community in honoring World AIDS Day at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at AIDS Garden Chicago. There will be spoken word and performances by the Lakeside Pride Band. Rain, snow, wind or shine. Open to the public; all are welcome. Contact info@chicagoparksfoundation.org with any questions.  10:00am   AIDS Garden Chicago  http://chicagoparksfoundation.org

Midwest LGTBQ+ Family Weekend Family Equality and the Chicago Wolves hosting an inclusive three day weekend with activities for LGBTQ+ families. Includes "We Live Here: The Midwest" documentary screening and panel discussion and a Wolves game. See updated schedule and register at link  10:00am   Various Chicago locations  Tickets: https://donate.familyequality.org/event/snow-much-love-a-midwest-lgbtq-family-meet-up/e529128

Wrightwood 659: 'Daniel Goldstein: The Marks We Leave Behind' xhibition of works from the San Francisco-based artist & HIV/AIDS activist's iconic "Icarian Series," to be mounted in the fourth-floor atrium of Wrightwood 659 on World AIDS Day. Goldstein's "Icarian Series" both literally and figuratively evokes the toll of the AIDS epidemic. (Also see related program on Dec. 15)  12:00pm - 7:00pm   Wrightwood 659, 659 W. Wrightwood Ave.  Tickets: https://tickets.wrightwood659.org/events.

World AIDS Day Observed every year on December 1, is an opportunity to celebrate the gains made in ending the epidemic, embrace those living with HIV/AIDS and honor those we've lost to AIDS throughout the years.  12:00pm   Worldwide

Day With(out) Art 2023 Exhibitions "Everyone I Know Is Sick," a program of five new videos generating connections between HIV and other forms of illness and disability.  4:00pm - 6:00pm   SAIC Galleries Lower Level 1, 33 E. Washington St  https://www.saic.edu/events/day-without-art-2023

World AIDS Day - Health Expo HIV/AIDS Outreach/Education, Living Quilt exhibit  10:00pm - 2:00pm   James R. Thompson Center  100 W Randolph St Chicago


Saturday, Dec 2
Center on Halsted's Santa Speedo Run Each year since 2011, hundreds of participants have spent a December day running through the heart of East Lakeview in Chicago, clad in nothing more than Santa hats, speedos and other holiday attire. Noon: sign in at Sidetrack. 2 pm: 1-mile run through Lakeview East; 2:30 pm: Awards, entertainment and door prizes; 4-8 pm: After-party at Sidetrack. Register  12:00pm - 4:00pm   Sidetrack  3349 N Halsted St Chicago  https://santaspeedorun.centeronhalsted.org/

Jersey Boys stars reunite as Midtown Men The original stars of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys-Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer-will reunite as Midtown Men to perform '60s rock-and-roll hits as well as holiday favorites like "Winter Wonderland," "Let It Snow" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The performance is not affiliated with Jersey Boys. $62-$72  7:30pm   McAninch Arts Center's Belushi Performance Hall in Glen Ellyn.  http://themidtownmen.com  Tickets: http://www.atthemac.org

Midwest LGTBQ+ Family Weekend Family Equality and the Chicago Wolves hosting an inclusive three day weekend with activities for LGBTQ+ families. Includes "We Live Here: The Midwest" documentary screening and panel discussion and a Wolves game. See updated schedule and register at link  10:00pm   Various Chicago locations  Tickets: https://donate.familyequality.org/event/snow-much-love-a-midwest-lgbtq-family-meet-up/e529128


Sunday, Dec 3
December W.A.C.T. Brunch Potluck W.A.C.T. is Women of All Cultures/Colors Together.Please bring a dish to share for 6-8 people and your beverage of choice. Email for location: w.a.c.t.1995@gmail.com or RSVP on the Facebook Event Page   1:00pm - 5:00pm   Contact organizers for location


Monday, Dec 4
Women & Children Books private shopping by appointment Private shopping appointments will be scheduled for Mondays when the store is closed to the general public. Please bookone week ahead. Masks required. staff will be wearing KN95s. An e-mail will confirm appointment requests; submitting form does not constitute confirmation.   11:00am - 6:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAfNIt0QOE-RQIaGEKpkl9L61tdx5T00i93Lc95js5IHyjcA/viewform?pli=1

Banned Books Book Club Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Club reads a mix of books that have been challenged or banned in the U.S. Some are recent books that are facing challenges in classrooms and libraries right nowIn-person  7:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/bannedbooksgroup



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Tuesday, Dec 5
Center on Addison Over 55 Discussion Group Tuesdays: A wide range of topics from world issues to LGBTQ+ community  1:00pm - 3:00pm   Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison  773-472-6469 ext 426  https://www.centeronhalsted.org/Senior-Calendar.pdf

Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary Group A group for indiviuals wnating to explore their gender identyty/expression and connect with others. Topics such as gatekeeping, "being trans enough", intersectionality, coping, internalized transphobia, building your own narrative, navigating oppression, exploring medical transition, and resource sharing. In person. Tuesdays  5:00pm - 6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org/therapy-groups.html

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/


Wednesday, Dec 6
4th Annual State Legislative Forum on LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS Aging Issues Pride Action Tank, AARP Illinois and Equality Illinois. Keynotes speaker Paula Basta, Director Illinois Department on Aging,vivid storytelling and panel discussions on policy efforts to support LGBT+ older adults and older adults living with HIV/AIDS and examples of affirming programming for older adults in Illinois!   8:30am - 10:30am   Virual  https://aidschicago-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1M9G0ucnRBODC1Tv5xausg#/registration

LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois annual Winter Gala & Awards Dinner Glamorous Disco winter soiree to recognize and celebrate Chamber members and partners. Honoring Corporate Partner of the Year, Small Business Owner of the Year, ERG Partner of the year and more. Food, drinks, entertainment, silent auction. hello@lgbtcc.com  1:00pm - 9:00pm   Hard Rock Cafe  63 W Ontario Chicago  https://business.lgbtcc.com/events/details/winter-gala-2023-4757

LGBT Chamber of Commerce of IL Boogie Wonderland Winter Soiree Performances by Utica Queen, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, and an Elton John Tribute by Crocodile Rockstar. Don your sequins, bell bottoms, platform shoes, disco glitz & glamour for The LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois' and LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois' annual winter soiree fundraiser.   6:00pm - 10:00pm   Hard Rock Cafe  63 W Ontario Chicago  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbt-chamber-of-commerce-of-il-annual-winter-soiree-dec-6-2023-tickets-741319124457?aff=oddtdtcreator


Thursday, Dec 7
American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting Please join LGBTQ+ military veterans in person or on Zoom, on the first Thursday of every month  7:00pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://averchicago.org

Chicago a cappella "Hanukkah a cappella" Celebrating 30th anniversary season. Lush vocal arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs that illuminate the essence of this cherished festival on the first night of Hanukkah with renditions of traditional folk songs, sacred works, and the ever-popular "Funky Dreidel."   7:30pm   West Suburban Temple Har Zion 1040 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest  https://www.facebook.com/chicagoacappella?j=984227&sfmc_sub=154012113&l=7124_HTML&u=25983010&mid=10963371&jb=0

Cirque du Soleil Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show, based on the classic Clement Clarke Moore poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas." Lines from this poem inspired Cirque's story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. Through Dec. 28. Tickets on sale Friday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m.   8:00pm   The Chicago Theatre (Chicago)  175 N State St Chicago  Tickets: http://www.chicagotheatre.com/cirque


Friday, Dec 8
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, The Big 4-0 Chicago Gay Men's Chorus celebrates the 40th Anniversary with The Big 4-0, ho, ho!, a celebration of CGMC's holiday favorites over the last 40 years. Featuring festive arrangements from current Artistic Director Jimmy Morehead and a plethora of music from Chorus Alumni.   8:00pm   Auditorium Theatre  https://www.cgmc.org/2023-events/holiday/



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Saturday, Dec 9
Re/Generation Studio workshops About Face Theatre's invitation to build the future of queer theatre together. Welcoming series of public workshops shaped as a collective dreaming space for connecting with each other, learning about new plays, world-building, and exploring new production models. Free and open to the public. RSVP early, workshops and events may reach capacity. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Through Dec. 16.  5:30pm   The Den Theatre: 1331 N Milwaukee St  https://aboutfacetheatre.networkforgood.com/events/63471-re-generation-studio-weekend-one-nov-30-dec-2

Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque A horny retelling of Tchaikovsky's ballet eaturing a rotating cast of over 30 of Chicago's best in burlesque, circus, variety, magic, and drag. Through Dec. 30  8:00pm   Greenhouse Theater Center  2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago  Tickets: http://https://ci.ovationtix.com/36644/production/1139229


Sunday, Dec 10
'Peep Show: The Handbag 2023 Benefit' Hell in a Handbag Productions will present its 2023 benefit: Peep Show-a peep through the curtains at the company's 2024 season  11:30am - 3:30pm   Halsted’s The Hoover-Leppen Theatre, 3656 N. Halsted St.  http://handbagproductions.org

Historian of gay bars Lucas Hilderand New book on the history of gay bars, The Bars Are Ours (Duke University Press) begins in Chicago, an essential site to understand the emergence of gay leather culture and bars. The first chapter focuses on Chuck Renslow's legendary Gold Coast bar  Time:TBA   Leather Archives & Museum and Unabridged Bookstore  https://www.unabridgedbookstore.com/

Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, The Big 4-0 Chicago Gay Men's Chorus celebrates the 40th Anniversary with The Big 4-0, ho, ho!, a celebration of CGMC's holiday favorites over the last 40 years. Featuring festive arrangements from current Artistic Director Jimmy Morehead and a plethora of music from Chorus Alumni.   3:00pm   North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie  https://www.cgmc.org/2023-events/holiday/


Monday, Dec 11
Women & Children Books private shopping by appointment Private shopping appointments will be scheduled for Mondays when the store is closed to the general public. Please bookone week ahead. Masks required. staff will be wearing KN95s. An e-mail will confirm appointment requests; submitting form does not constitute confirmation.   11:00am - 6:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAfNIt0QOE-RQIaGEKpkl9L61tdx5T00i93Lc95js5IHyjcA/viewform?pli=1


Tuesday, Dec 12
Center on Addison Over 55 Discussion Group Tuesdays: A wide range of topics from world issues to LGBTQ+ community  1:00pm - 3:00pm   Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison  773-472-6469 ext 426  https://www.centeronhalsted.org/Senior-Calendar.pdf

Stephanie Land, author Class New York Times bestseller called "a testimony…worth listening to," by the New York Times and inspiration for the Netflix series Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive. Her writing focuses on social and economic justice and parenting under the poverty line. She is a frequent speaker at colleges and national advocacy organizations. Find out more at @stepville or Stepville.com. Register at link  7:00pm   Online  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-class-by-stephanie-land-tickets-699813158997?aff=oddtdtcreator



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Friday, Dec 15
'The Light of Memory' memorial program Reflect and memorialize lives lost to the AIDS epidemic at a memorial program connected to 'Daniel Goldstein: The Marks We Leave Behind.' Exhibition curator Jonathan D. Katz will discuss Goldstein's work in the context of San Francisco in the 1980s. Attendees encouraged to bring a text of 100 words or less on someone they wish to remember lost to AIDS. Complementary with the purchase of an exhibition ticket.  5:30pm   Wrightwood 659, 659 W. Wrightwood Ave.  Tickets: https://tickets.wrightwood659.org/events


Saturday, Dec 16
Re/Generation Studio workshops About Face Theatre's invitation to build the future of queer theatre together. Welcoming series of public workshops shaped as a collective dreaming space for connecting with each other, learning about new plays, world-building, and exploring new production models. Free and open to the public. RSVP early, workshops and events may reach capacity. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Through Dec. 16.  5:00pm   The Den Theatre: 1331 N Milwaukee St  https://aboutfacetheatre.networkforgood.com/events/63471-re-generation-studio-weekend-one-nov-30-dec-2

Margaret Cho: Live and Livid Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Fie-time Grammy and Emmy nominee.  7:30pm   The Vic Theatre  3145 N Sheffield Ave Chicago  Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/494824/margaret-cho-live-and-livid-tickets?skin=thevic&skin=thevic?cid=usaffdostuff

Margaret Cho, Live and Livid Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. Margaret Cho's strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups.  7:30pm   The Vic Theatre  3145 N Sheffield Ave Chicago  Tickets: https://www.jamusa.com/events/detail/margaret-cho-live-and-livid-494824


Monday, Dec 18
Women & Children Books private shopping by appointment Private shopping appointments will be scheduled for Mondays when the store is closed to the general public. Please bookone week ahead. Masks required. staff will be wearing KN95s. An e-mail will confirm appointment requests; submitting form does not constitute confirmation.   11:00am - 6:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAfNIt0QOE-RQIaGEKpkl9L61tdx5T00i93Lc95js5IHyjcA/viewform?pli=1


Tuesday, Dec 19
Center on Addison Over 55 Discussion Group Tuesdays: A wide range of topics from world issues to LGBTQ+ community  1:00pm - 3:00pm   Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison  773-472-6469 ext 426  https://www.centeronhalsted.org/Senior-Calendar.pdf

Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary Group A group for indiviuals wnating to explore their gender identyty/expression and connect with others. Topics such as gatekeeping, "being trans enough", intersectionality, coping, internalized transphobia, building your own narrative, navigating oppression, exploring medical transition, and resource sharing. In person. Tuesdays  5:00pm - 6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org/therapy-groups.html



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Thursday, Dec 21
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


Saturday, Dec 23
Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque A horny retelling of Tchaikovsky's ballet eaturing a rotating cast of over 30 of Chicago's best in burlesque, circus, variety, magic, and drag. Through Dec. 30  8:00pm   Greenhouse Theater Center  2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago  Tickets: http://https://ci.ovationtix.com/36644/production/1139229


Monday, Dec 25
Women & Children Books private shopping by appointment Private shopping appointments will be scheduled for Mondays when the store is closed to the general public. Please bookone week ahead. Masks required. staff will be wearing KN95s. An e-mail will confirm appointment requests; submitting form does not constitute confirmation.   11:00am - 6:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAfNIt0QOE-RQIaGEKpkl9L61tdx5T00i93Lc95js5IHyjcA/viewform?pli=1


Friday, Dec 29
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre 2023-24 season: Stephen Sondheim Theo Ubique's custom Sondheim Tribute. Assassins through Dec. 17. Revue runs March 8 to April 28. A Little Night Music runs May 24 to July 14. Single tickets are on sale now, as are three-show season subscriptions.   6:00pm   Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 721 Howard St., Evanston  773-939-4101  Tickets: http://theo-u.com



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Saturday, Dec 30
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


Monday, Jan 1
Women & Children Books private shopping by appointment Private shopping appointments will be scheduled for Mondays when the store is closed to the general public. Please bookone week ahead. Masks required. staff will be wearing KN95s. An e-mail will confirm appointment requests; submitting form does not constitute confirmation.   11:00am - 6:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAfNIt0QOE-RQIaGEKpkl9L61tdx5T00i93Lc95js5IHyjcA/viewform?pli=1


Tuesday, Jan 2
Center on Addison Over 55 Discussion Group Tuesdays: A wide range of topics from world issues to LGBTQ+ community  1:00pm - 3:00pm   Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison  773-472-6469 ext 426  https://www.centeronhalsted.org/Senior-Calendar.pdf

Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary Group A group for indiviuals wnating to explore their gender identyty/expression and connect with others. Topics such as gatekeeping, "being trans enough", intersectionality, coping, internalized transphobia, building your own narrative, navigating oppression, exploring medical transition, and resource sharing. In person. Tuesdays  5:00pm - 6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org/therapy-groups.html

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/


Thursday, Jan 4
American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting Please join LGBTQ+ military veterans in person or on Zoom, on the first Thursday of every month  7:00pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://averchicago.org



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Monday, Jan 8
Women & Children Books private shopping by appointment Private shopping appointments will be scheduled for Mondays when the store is closed to the general public. Please bookone week ahead. Masks required. staff will be wearing KN95s. An e-mail will confirm appointment requests; submitting form does not constitute confirmation.   11:00am - 6:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAfNIt0QOE-RQIaGEKpkl9L61tdx5T00i93Lc95js5IHyjcA/viewform?pli=1


Tuesday, Jan 9
Center on Addison Over 55 Discussion Group Tuesdays: A wide range of topics from world issues to LGBTQ+ community  1:00pm - 3:00pm   Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison  773-472-6469 ext 426  https://www.centeronhalsted.org/Senior-Calendar.pdf


Monday, Jan 15
Women & Children Books private shopping by appointment Private shopping appointments will be scheduled for Mondays when the store is closed to the general public. Please bookone week ahead. Masks required. staff will be wearing KN95s. An e-mail will confirm appointment requests; submitting form does not constitute confirmation.   11:00am - 6:00pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAfNIt0QOE-RQIaGEKpkl9L61tdx5T00i93Lc95js5IHyjcA/viewform?pli=1


Tuesday, Jan 16
Center on Addison Over 55 Discussion Group Tuesdays: A wide range of topics from world issues to LGBTQ+ community  1:00pm - 3:00pm   Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison  773-472-6469 ext 426  https://www.centeronhalsted.org/Senior-Calendar.pdf

Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary Group A group for indiviuals wnating to explore their gender identyty/expression and connect with others. Topics such as gatekeeping, "being trans enough", intersectionality, coping, internalized transphobia, building your own narrative, navigating oppression, exploring medical transition, and resource sharing. In person. Tuesdays  5:00pm - 6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org/therapy-groups.html



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Thursday, Jan 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


Tuesday, Jan 23
Center on Addison Over 55 Discussion Group Tuesdays: A wide range of topics from world issues to LGBTQ+ community  1:00pm - 3:00pm   Center on Addison, 806 W. Addison  773-472-6469 ext 426  https://www.centeronhalsted.org/Senior-Calendar.pdf


Friday, Jan 26
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre 2023-24 season: Stephen Sondheim Theo Ubique's custom Sondheim Tribute. Assassins through Dec. 17. Revue runs March 8 to April 28. A Little Night Music runs May 24 to July 14. Single tickets are on sale now, as are three-show season subscriptions.   6:00pm   Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 721 Howard St., Evanston  773-939-4101  Tickets: http://theo-u.com


Saturday, Jan 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



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Saturday, Feb 3
2024 Equality Illinois Gala Dinner, open bars, a silent auction, live entertainment, and a powerful message of the fight and our path forward. Honoring Illinois' own heroes in equality and sharing stories of the fight for progress and victories in spite of forces working drag us backward  Time:TBA   Chicago Hilton and Towers  720 S Michigan Ave Chicago  Tickets: https://secure.everyaction.com/VNxxf0usxkm4oHGfYvZ0rw2?emci=0115cc8c-fb68-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&emdi=c970c4a3-0769-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&ceid=2252873


Tuesday, Feb 6
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/


Tuesday, Feb 13
Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary Group A group for indiviuals wnating to explore their gender identyty/expression and connect with others. Topics such as gatekeeping, "being trans enough", intersectionality, coping, internalized transphobia, building your own narrative, navigating oppression, exploring medical transition, and resource sharing. In person. Tuesdays  5:00pm - 6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org/therapy-groups.html


Thursday, Feb 15
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, Feb 23
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre 2023-24 season: Stephen Sondheim Theo Ubique's custom Sondheim Tribute. Assassins through Dec. 17. Revue runs March 8 to April 28. A Little Night Music runs May 24 to July 14. Single tickets are on sale now, as are three-show season subscriptions.   6:00pm   Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 721 Howard St., Evanston  773-939-4101  Tickets: http://theo-u.com


Saturday, Feb 24
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


Tuesday, Feb 27
Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary Group A group for indiviuals wnating to explore their gender identyty/expression and connect with others. Topics such as gatekeeping, "being trans enough", intersectionality, coping, internalized transphobia, building your own narrative, navigating oppression, exploring medical transition, and resource sharing. In person. Tuesdays  5:00pm - 6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org/therapy-groups.html


Tuesday, Mar 5
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/



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Saturday, Mar 9
International Women's Day Dance lgbt Council, Chicago Foundation for Women. Save the date. More information to come  Time:TBA   4423 S, Ashland Ave.  4423 S, Ashland Ave.


Thursday, Mar 21
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


Saturday, Mar 30
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


Tuesday, Apr 2
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  http://https://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/



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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


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


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/


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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Thursday, Jun 20
48th National Women's Music Festival Through June 23, 2024. More information to come.   Time:TBA   Madison Marriott West Hotel & Conference Center, Madison, WI  https://nwmf.info


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


Friday, Jul 5
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


Friday, Jul 26
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



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