Discover amazing events happening in Chicago's vibrant LGBTQ+ community
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Shake off the Monday blues with Danny hosting a night of 90s and 00s music videos, cheap drinks ($5 call it), and the kind of crowd that actually gets it. It's the reset you didn't know you needed — log...
A regular gathering for people exploring or questioning their gender identity and expression — a space to connect with others who get it, share experiences, and find community with people on similar journeys. Whether you're early in your exploration or...
Monday nights at Center on Halsted belong to recreational volleyball players who know the basics and want to keep improving. A welcoming, skill-appropriate environment where you'll actually get good touches and learn the game without the pressure of competitive play....
A space to explore what it means to be a queer man — processing experiences, redefining identity, and reflecting on the things that shape how you move through the world. This is the kind of honest conversation that happens when...
Monday nights at 2Bears belong to the trivia regulars who show up for free games, cheap drinks, and the kind of banter that makes the whole room laugh. It's unpretentious neighborhood bar trivia at its best—the kind of thing that...
Musical Monday Show Tunes night takes on a special anniversary glow as Sidetrack celebrates three decades of Jonathan Larson's revolutionary musical. Expect the songs that defined a generation, a room full of people who know every word, and the kind...
RENT's 30th anniversary lands on Pride month's opening night, and Sidetrack is marking it with the real deal — Anthony Rapp, an original cast member, performing and sticking around for a meet-and-greet. The whole night is RENT sing-alongs woven through...
Tuesday mornings belong to the 55+ crowd at Center on Halsted — a low-key, social game of pickleball that's more about showing up and having fun than winning. It's the kind of regular you can count on, where the net...
Sunday mornings at Kit Kat Club mean drag brunches with the world-famous Kit Kat Divas, elevated food by Chef Chelsea Poe, and signature craft cocktails in that stunning Art Deco space. Kitchen closes at 3:30pm, so arrive early and settle...
Meow for less on Tuesday afternoons — $8 glasses of wine, $10 martinis and craft cocktails, and $9 appetizers. Drink service starts at 4pm, food rolls out at 5pm. A solid reason to reset midweek without breaking the bank.
Sunday afternoons at Kit Kat Club belong to the tea dance crowd — a six-hour stretch of dancing, cocktails, and the kind of energy that makes you forget it's a weekday tomorrow. The marTEAni special keeps things flowing while the...
Nightly variety shows at Chicago's original drag lounge — rotating performances by the world-famous Kit Kat Divas in an Art Deco space that knows how to do spectacle. Elevated dining, craft cocktails, and a room built for entertainment. Shows start...
Real stories from real people — OUTspoken is a monthly storytelling night where LGBTQ+ folks share what's on their minds and in their hearts. First Tuesday of every month at 7pm, it's the kind of intimate, honest gathering that reminds...
Trivia night gets a drag makeover at Meeting House Tavern — expect sharp questions, sharper wit, and rotating drag performers keeping the energy high between rounds. It's the kind of Tuesday that actually gives you a reason to show up,...
Tuesday night poker at 2Bears is the kind of low-key, regular thing that builds a crew. Cheap drinks, cards, and a room full of people who actually know how to play—or at least show up trying. No pretense, just good...
Tuesday night trivia hosted by Stew, followed by a run of pop favorite music videos that keeps the energy going until 2am. It's the kind of reliable midweek hangout where regulars show up for the questions, the crowd, and the...
Bingo night with a glamorous twist at Meeting House Tavern. Expect drag entertainment, competitive spirit, and a room full of people ready to have a good time. It's the kind of midweek event that gives you a reason to get...
As Pride season kicks off, Dorothy hosts an intimate salon-style conversation about the songs and artists that shaped queer lives. Expect thoughtful discussion, shared stories, and the music that called us toward ourselves — the kind of evening that reminds...
Weekly trivia night where geek culture meets bear community. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to sci-fi, compete for prizes, and hang with fellow nerds who get it. Hosted by bartender Thomas, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place...
Wednesday nights at Jackhammer belong to anyone who wants to belt it out in front of a crowd that actually gets it. Lip Service is the kind of karaoke where the room sings along, the bartender knows your drink order,...
First Wednesday of every month, Sidetrack transforms into a full Taylor Swift experience — drag performers channeling different eras, a dance floor ready for every era's biggest hits, and an open mic where you can get on stage and show...
A night devoted entirely to Taylor Swift at Sidetrack — expect the full spectrum of her catalog across multiple dance floors, video walls, and a crowd that knows every lyric. From her folk era deep cuts to her biggest pop...
Two authors bringing their new releases to Dorothy for an evening rooted in why queer spaces matter. Kelly Quindlen and Jen St. Jude explore the through-line of community, belonging, and the venues that hold us — a conversation that feels...
Thursday nights at Meeting House belong to the people who want to sing, the people who want to watch, and everyone in between. Bradley K8 Olsen hosts this weekly cabaret where the energy is theatrical, the crowd is supportive, and...
A night built for pop's most devoted fans—Sidetrack's Pink Pony Club brings together four of the biggest names in dance and pop music for a high-energy celebration. Expect a packed dance floor, video performances, and a crowd that knows every...
Thursday night open mic at 2Bears where the regulars bring whatever they've got — jokes, songs, stories, the works. Low-pressure, high-fun vibe in a room that actually listens. Bring your five minutes or just stick around for drinks and the...
Friday afternoons at Sidetrack belong to the show tunes crowd — the kind of people who know every word to every song and aren't shy about it. It's sing-alongs, community, and the best excuse to start the weekend early with...
Sidetrack's legendary viewing parties are where the community gathers to watch All Stars unfold on the big screen — live reactions, cheers for your favorites, and a room full of people who actually care about the lipsyncs. It's the kind...
Seven rooms, 35 screens, and a crowd that knows how to watch—Sidetrack's Friday night viewing party is the city's best place to catch Ru with people who actually care. The show ends and the real fun begins: a full Chicago...
Trivia night meets drag entertainment at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Test your knowledge against sharp, witty drag queens who'll keep the competition fun and the laughs coming. It's the kind of Friday night that reminds you why this neighborhood bar does...
