Center on Halsted celebrates all families with 2026 Human First Gala
“Family Reunion” was the theme of this year’s sold-out 700-plus attendees Center on Halsted (The Center) annual Human First Gala April 11 at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. NBC-5 Chicago Today producer and host, NBC-5 Chicago Matt in the Morning segment host and executive producer, creator and…
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NMAC focuses on PrEP, evolving HIV-prevention landscape at Chicago summit
NMAC (formerly called the National Minority AIDS Council) held its 10th annual Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit, The Syndemic Approach – Strengthening the HIV and Public Health Workforce, April 8-10 at the Chicago Marriot Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave. The summit began in 2016 to further PrEP access for the most vulnerable communities who…
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SAVOR Philz Coffee CEO’s anti-LGBTQ+ move, ‘Rhythms in Cocktails,’ a gator dinner and fab collabs
—Abracadabra: On April 18, The Hand & The Eye—the new world-class destination built by and for curious minds who love magic—will open. The building housed Lawry’s Steakhouse for more than four decades until it closed in 2020. With a $50 million investment, the 36,000-square-foot mansion invites guests to become part of the magic, where no two…
Nation & World
IN BRIEF Florida HIV rule, mock funeral, Iceland schism, kissing women arrested, ‘Karamo’ canceled
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS organizations and others criticized an emergency rule that went into effect in Florida that could restrict access to HIV treatment for thousands of Floridians, per The Bay Area Reporter. One of the rule’s…
Theater / Dance
Jimbo the Drag Clown welcomes Joan Rivers back from beyond
Born and raised in Canada, James Insell created the drag persona of Jimbo and began working in the world of entertainment from an early age. He competed on the first season of RuPaul Charles’ extended franchise, Canada’s Drag Race, where he won Snatch Game thanks to his Joan Rivers impersonation. Jimbo came in fourth place before…
Music
Backstage “Coffee” talk with Canadian singer Jamie Fine
Out and proud singer Jamie Fine has packed up her powerful tunes this April to bring music to the masses. The Canadian native is in the middle of a long journey and is joined by a skilled backing band for her first headline tour in the United States. Fine first came to attention as one…
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
‘Allyship isn’t enough anymore’: Chicago Trans Visibility rally calls for action on trans rights
Several hundred people waving transgender pride flags and signs of support marched through downtown Chicago on April 4, led by chants of “My rights are your rights; trans rights are human rights.” The march followed Trans Up Front Illinois’ Rally for Trans Visibility in Federal Plaza, bringing together activists, politicians, nonprofit leaders and community members…
Lesbian
‘Everyone that walks through that door will be family:’ New Wrigleyville bar to highlight women’s sports
As a lifelong athlete, Clarissa Flores knows a thing or two about being a part of a team. Now, the Northwestern University basketball player turned hospitality executive wants to leverage all that experience in her new business. Level Up Sporting Club is slated to open at 3343 N. Clark St the first week of May. With…