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A judgment-free space for young adults (18-24) at Center on Halsted to relax, connect, and get real support.
A weekly social space for queer and trans young adults (18-24) to connect with people who get it.
PFLAG Grayslake brings together parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ people for connection, support, and advocacy.
A weekly community group where gender-variant folks gather to explore identity, build visibility, and connect with others thinking about gender in new ways.
The Queer Book Club digs into Carmen Maria Machado's genre-bending debut—a collection of stories that map women's lives and desires through psychological realis...
Grab your family and head to Mellody Farm Nature Preserve for an evening of s'mores, hot cider, and genuine community under the fall sky.
Senior Voice brings together LGBTQ+ advocates 55 and older to share hard-won wisdom, connect with guest speakers, and learn from each other's experience.
A peer-led support group for people 55+ who have experienced loss, offering a judgment-free space to connect with others who understand.
Start your Saturday in a space that actually gets it — free coffee and tea, reliable wifi, and a room full of people who show up to connect.
The 29th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade is Chicago's most spectacular All Hallows' Eve street party—free to watch, ranked in Fodor's top ten US Hallowe...
A free, judgment-free weekly drop-in for trans and non-binary folks at Center on Halsted.
This peer-led support group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to support each other, share resources, and offer encouragement.
A weekly morning pickleball meetup for LGBTQ+ folks 55 and older at Center on Halsted.
Lunch and real conversation for LGBTQ+ adults 60+, held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Center on Halsted as part of the City of Chicago's Golden Diner's...
A weekly drop-in space where LGBTQ+ teens can just be themselves — no agenda, no pressure, just a room full of people who get it.
Dragonflies is a peer-led support group for transgender, gender diverse, and questioning individuals — a space to learn, share, and connect with others who get...
A twice-monthly gathering for middle and high schoolers to connect, play games, do activities, and talk through what's on their minds in a space built just for...
Wednesday night bingo with a drag twist — local performers call the numbers, the energy's high, and the prizes are worth sticking around for.
A peer-led support group for queer young adults ages 16-39. This is a space to connect with others navigating identity, relationships, coming out, and the chall...
