Thursday, May 30
Out of the Office, 22nd annual. Chicago’s Largest LGBTQ Networking Event. 4:30 – 7pm. The Godfrey Hotel, 127 West Huron St. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-the-office-2024-tickets-870517038897
Cathy Richardson Live GRAMMY Nominee and four-time DIY Music Award-Winner Cathy Richardson 7:30pm City Winery Chicago 1200 W Randolph St Chicago https://do312.com/events/2024/5/30/cathy-richardson-tickets?utm_campaign=band-notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional
Friday, May 31
GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women 12pm The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI (269) 857-1401 Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/
Saturday, June 1
GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women 12pm The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI (269) 857-1401. Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/
The Lesbian Social Club Pride Kickoff with the Chicago Fire. 10pm – 5am TAO Nightclub, 632 N Dearborn St (2nd Floor). https://speakeasygo.com/event/EVE-SUZIVE
40th anniversary Chicago House Music Festival Chicago-birthplace of House Music-offers four days of free events. 4:00pm – 9:00pm Various https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/house_music0.html
Gods and Monsters Former Hollywood film director facing dementia takes a nameless parade of young gay lovers … until the new gardener. Adapted and written for stage. Last performance. 3 and 8pm. Theater Wit Theater Two. www.theaterwit.org
Pride Month Gerber/Hart Booksale plus a special pop-up from Poems While You Wait.10am to 3:30pm. 6500 N Clark St 2nd Fl. https://gerberhart.org/pride-month-booksale/
Sunday, June 2
The Queer Fam Pride Jam Slo ‘Mo and Kido join forces at Chicago House Music Fest. Dance lessons, DJ sets, drag performances. All ages. Millennium Park North Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St Chicago 10:00am – 1:00pm https://mailchi.mp/4e118867b7ee/slo-mo-double-hitter-whistler-tonight-420-with-space-babes-sat-5575823?e=d605b8e5a7
GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women 12:00pm The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI (269) 857-1401 Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/
Equality Illinois 2024 Pride Brunch Kick-Off Help Equality Illinois fight back against hate and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ Illinoisans … and all with Pride! 11:30pm – 1:30pm. Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St. Tickets: https://secure.everyaction.com/leadPPpCl0Gez0fIXPcKGg2?emci=26751512-7d03-ef11-96f3-7c1e521b07f9&emdi=27bb5de3-cc03-ef11-96f3-7c1e521b07f9&ceid=2300241
NPR Journalist Ari Shapiro and Emmy Award winning actress and comedian Judy Gold: Exploring Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ issues and antisemitism. Moderated by Illinois Holocaust Museum Board of Trustees member Denise Foy. 2:30pm. Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/events/on-site-pride-2024-in-conversation-with-ari-shapiro-and-judy-gold-exploring-intersectionality/
Black gay caucus Spring Fling Fundraiser. Induct a new cohort into the Chicago Black Gay Hall of Fame and featuring artists Gregory Stewart, Jr., Ken Reme, spoken word by Monroe Diamond and DJ Tori. Mae District19 East 21st St., Chicago. https://cbgmcspringfling.rsvpify.com/securityToken=KY4c1b2u18LmP8meJwRJUyKu0Q1GeURT
Evanston Pride Car Parade. Several meeting places. 11am to decorate, 1pm launch. https://www.evanstonpride.org/the-details
Thursday, June 6
Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author of Gorgeously Me and star of Netflix’s Queer Eye joins Chicago Humanities for a tribute to self-expression. Park West, 322 W Armitage Ave. https://chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/jvn/?mc_cid=0d753456af&mc_eid=cda8af8af8.
Housemates author talk with Emma Copley Eisenberg. 7pm to 8:3-pm. Women & Children First Books, 5233 N Clark St. https://gerberhart.org/locations/women-and-children-first-books/
Windy City Times 30 Under 30 Awards. 6pm. Location to be announced.
Friday, June 7
Andersonville Midsommarfest . In its 58th year. Music, vendors, food, free kids’ activities. 5pm – 10pm continuing Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 from 12pm – 10 pm. Andersonville’s Clark Street corridor from Foster Ave, to Gregory St.
Saturday, June 8
Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance Never Doubt: We Are Here Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance 7:00pm First Congregational Church of Evanston UCC, 1445 Hinman Ave, Evanston Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/never-doubt-we-are-here-artemis-singers-pride-concert-and-dance
The Great Baklaan, AFIRE Chicago’ Pride event. Collaborative installation celebrating Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Filipinx community. Info: Ryan Viloria at rviloria@afirechicago.org.. 10am to 8pm. 18th Street Casa de Cultura 2057 W 18th St. Chicago. 10am to 8pm. Venue: 18th Street Casa de Cultura 2057 W 18th St. Chicago. www.afirechicago.org
Slo ‘Mo Old Gold. 30+ Two step to vintage vinyl. Featuring legendary DJs behind the Good Girls. Guild Row., 3130 N. Rockwell St., Chicago. https://www.slomoparty.com/
Chicago Black LGBTQ+ Pride Skate Party, 3rd annual. Self-care recharge event. 10:30pm – 1am June 9. Presented by the Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center, 1219 West 76th St. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-skate-party-tickets-891306390407?aff=oddtdtcreator
“Dive Into Pride” Pool Party with Mimi Marks and her Cabana Boys in support of Vivent Health/TPAN. 21+. $40. 9pm to 1am. InterContinental Magnificent Mile Chicago Hotel Pool. More information here.
Sunday, June 9
Bank of America half marathon Race Day Festival, a free outdoor celebration in Garfield Park. Edo, the featured artist for 2024, will showcase his work. 8am Bank of America Chicago 13.1
Thursday, June 13
They need to calm down: A T-Swift Drag Affair benefiting the Human Rights Campaign. Doors 6pm. Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N Clark. Tickets: https://act.hrc.org/page/149488/event/1?ea.tracking.id=sm_adv_IL_061324
Thursday, June 20
48th National Women’s Music Festival Through June 23, 2024. The National Women’s Music Festival is a four-day musical and cultural extravaganza of concerts, comedy, theater, and orchestral performances, as well as the Drum, Ukulele, and Vocal choruses and the Folk Orchestra. Workshops, market, films video, writers, spirituality 9:12am Madison Marriott West Hotel & Conference Center, Madison, WI https://nwmf.info Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6181226
Chicago hosting World Gay Boxing Championships in 2024 Second annual championship with an aim to increase LGBTQIA+ inclusion and participation. Time:TBA Strong Hands Gym, 3924 N. Broadway https://www.wgbc.org.au/
Saturday, June 22
23rd annual Chicago Pridefest Two-day street festival on June 22-23, a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. Three stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, best of Chicago drag performance, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors 11:00am – 10:00pm Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. https://northalsted.com/main-events/chicago-pride-fest/
Whiting Indiana Pride event. First time. Info or donations to Outlines3@aol.com or 219 242-4422. Sheridan Plaza, Whiting 3 – 6pm.
Sunday, June 23
Trans Week at Campit Outdoor Resort 4th annual. Tenting, cabin, RV spots available Pool parties, karaoke, moviea, open mic drag show. All genders welcome (ages 18+). Through June 23 28, 2024. nikk.selik@gmail.com 12:00pm Campit Outdoor Resort, 6635 118th Ave, Fennville, MI Tickets: http://campitresort.com
Women & Children First monthly Drag Story Hour Celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Fourth Sunday of every month. For everyone 2 and up. Preregistration at link required. 10:30pm Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-monthly-drag-story-hour-february-tickets-814355598517?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday, June 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, June 28
Super Sapphic III. Djs and dancers. 21+. $20/$30 at door. 9pm. https://metrochicago.com/events/
Backlot Bash Cheetah During Chicago’s Pride weekend on Friday June 28 , Saturday, June 29 & Sunday June 30 – three day outdoor event!. Cheetah Gym Parking Lot. 21+ 4pm. https://tinyurl.com/3daveerh
Saturday, June 29
Pride North Chicago Chicago’s largest north-side neighborhood Pride dance party taking place each year in June. DJs, vendors live entertainment. June 28, 29, 30. 9:00am – 9:00pm Morse & Glenwood Ave.
Friday, July 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
Saturday, July 6
6th annual Pride South Side Festival Theme: The Right to Pride. The legacy of the LGBTQI+ Community is at the front of advocacy, culture, and leadership. Performances, activations, and opportunities to learn more about the roles of the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQI+ voting rights and elections in public policy. 11:00am – 9:00pm DuSable Museum 40 E 56th Pl Chicago https://www.pridesouthside.org/
Friday, July 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
Saturday, Aug 10
Dance for Life 2024 Supports the Chicago Dance Health Fund, which provides medical financial support to Chicago dance industry professionals. 6:00pm Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E Congress Pkwy Chicago http://www.cdhf.org
Sunday, Aug 11
Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge begin tour Grammy-winning folk icons Indigo Girls and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter/rocker and fellow queer legend Melissa Etheridge. Tickets go on sale to the public Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. local Time:TBA Ravinia Festival 418 Sheridian Road Highland Park, IL 60035 Tickets: http://indigogirls.com
Monday, Aug 19
Democratic National Convention Through Aug. 22. Vender and volunteer meetings starting in April 10:00am Chicago https://chicago2024.com/
Saturday, Aug 24
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) Special guests and venders to be announced 11:00pm – 5:00pm Zhou B. Art Center 1029 W 35th St. Chicago HTTP://WWW.CAKECHICAGO.COM
Friday, Sep 6
Artist Riva Lerher solo show “The Monster Studio” Time:TBA Zolla Lieberman Gallery, 325 W Huron St #1e, Chicago https://www.zollaliebermangallery.com/
Saturday, Oct 19
Rainbow Revival, ex-LGBTQ Freedom March evangelistic event Evangelistic event by former LGBTQ+ individuals who have renounced LGBTQ+ identity Time:TBA Lincoln Park http://RAINBOWREVIVAL.ORG
Oak Park Area Lesbian & Gay Association annual Scholarship Gala The OPALGA+ Student Scholarship Fund provides financial support for the post-high school education of local students who have demonstrated service and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community and/or the larger community. 6:00pm – 11:00pm Nineteenth Century Club 178 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60301 Tickets: https://opalga.org
Monday, Oct 28
USHER Past Present Future Tour Back to back nights 3:00pm United Center 1901 W Madison Ave Chicago Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/766722?venueId=32882
Tuesday, Oct 29
USHER Past Present Future Tour Back to back nights 3:00pm United Center 1901 W Madison Ave Chicago Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/766722?venueId=32882