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Thursday, Sep 21
T-fem T-Fem meets every Thursday. Free Contact Madison Bragiel: tfemchicago@gmail.com   7:00pm - 9:30pm  

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Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival opening night Second-longest running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world, unspooling through October 8, 2023 with in-person and virtual streaming presentations. This year's festival boasts 54 programs including 42 feature films and 12 short film programs, representing work from 25 different countries worldwide. pening night at the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.), with screenings presented at hub theater Landmark's Century Centre Cinema (2828 N. Clark St.), and at Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Cinema (1326 W. Hollywood Ave.).  7:00pm  
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport
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Friday, Sep 22
Center on Halsted's annual LGBTQ+ Career Fair Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ Career Fair with more than 50 LGBTQ+ friendly corporations, small businesses, government agencies, and non-profits. This event, free for job seekers, connects community members with LGBTQ+ affirming employers who are seeking new talent. Each year, the event draws hundreds of community members and features dozens of LGBTQ+ friendly corporations, small businesses, government agencies, and non-profits.  10:00am - 2:00am  
Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted
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Saturday, Sep 23
Shout Out! Tribute concert to queers in sacred and gospel music A concert with accompanying biographical information about some of the people who contributed to the vast catalog of church music. Lucy Smith, bandleader, vocals; Cheryl Corley, narrator. Artists featured include: Rev. James Cleveland, Sr. Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward, Billy Preston, and more.   2:00pm - 3:30pm  
Wilson (Frank J.) Park 4630 N. Milwaukee Ave.


Lucy Smith: Shout OUT: a Tribute Concert to Queer Gospel Greats Gospel concert with accompanying biographical information northwest side, Jefferson/Portage Park neighborhood. Bring a chair and/or blanket to the park! Lucy Smith, vocals, Cheryl Corley, narrator. Free. All Ages event   2:00pm - 3:30pm  
Wilson Park, 4630 N Milwaukee
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American Psycho: The Musical! '80s excess and "pure, decadent pleasure" as we conclude our 2023 season with the Chicago premiere of Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's carnal carnival of song and dance. Kokandy Productions. Through Nov. 26  7:00pm  
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St
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Sunday, Sep 24
Petition Party for LGBTQ+ Candidates Co-hosts Maggie O'Keefe, Kelly Cassidy & Maria Hadden Rally. Sign petitions for the candidates running for office this upcoming election and get to know your representatives. Food and drinks provided. Featuring MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady Davis, MWRD Commissioner Marcelino Garcia, Circuit Court Judge Ed Underhill and State Senator Mike Simmons! All are welcome to attend.   11:00am - 1:00pm  
Whiskey Girl Tavern
6318 N. Clark
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Rapinoe last professional match Lesbian soccer icon and two-time Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe will play her last professional match against South Africa and will be honored before the match   4:30pm  
Soldier Field
1410 Museum Campus Dr
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Thursday, Sep 28
T-fem T-Fem meets every Thursday. Free Contact Madison Bragiel: tfemchicago@gmail.com   7:00pm - 9:30pm  

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Facets Film Trivia screening Chocolate Babies An underground band of HIV-positive, queer, urban, genderqueer activists of color makes headlines in New York City with surprise attacks against conservative politicians whom they believe are collecting secret lists of HIV-positive individuals  9:00pm  
Facets Multi-Media
1517 W Fullerton Ave
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Saturday, Sep 30
AIDS Run & Walk AIDS Run & Walk Chicago raises awareness and funds for AIDS Foundation Chicago and 25+ CommunityDirect partners, with proceeds directly benefiting programs and services improving the lives of Chicagoans living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.   9:00am  
Soldier Field
1410 Museum Campus Dr
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BQAC Annual Pub Crawl Let's close off Bi Plus Awareness month with our annual Pub Crawl. We will be in Andersonville this year and the first stop on the Crawl will be Farragut's  7:00pm  
Farragut's, Clark 5240 N. Clark
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Monday, Oct 2
One Night, One Aim: An Evening To End Gun Violence Patti Vasquez emcees and live music by Chicago Blues musicians, The Dave Specter Band. RSVP   7:00pm  
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave Evanston, IL 60202
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Tuesday, Oct 3
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame induction ceremony Inductees include nine LGBT-identified individuals, one LGBT-identified organization, and one "Friend of the Community" (ally). Chicago holds the distinction of being the only municipality with a city-sponsored LGBT Hall of Fame. Mayor Brandon Johnson is scheduled to preside. Free and open to the public  6:00pm  
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark
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Thursday, Oct 5
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
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T-fem T-Fem meets every Thursday. Free Contact Madison Bragiel: tfemchicago@gmail.com   7:00pm - 9:30pm  

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Friday, Oct 6
An Evening with Audra McDonald Broadway icon, classically trained singer and actress Audra McDonald with the Lyric Opera Orchestra, under the musical direction of conductor Andy Einhorn.  7:30pm  
Lyric Opera Civic Opera House
20 N.Wacker Dr.
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Saturday, Oct 7
10th Annual Purple Tie Affair: Concert & Silent Auction Showcasing musical artists, drag performers and one-of-a-kind silent auction items. Benefits One Roof Chicago.   6:00pm - 9:00pm  
Sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
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American Psycho: The Musical! '80s excess and "pure, decadent pleasure" as we conclude our 2023 season with the Chicago premiere of Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's carnal carnival of song and dance. Kokandy Productions. Through Nov. 26  7:00pm  
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St
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Wednesday, Oct 11
National Coming Out Day Observed worldwide.  12:00pm  

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Chicago International Film Festival Saltburn, from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman), will be the Festival Centerpiece. Also the film Rustin tells the story of Bayard Rustin, the openly gay architect of the 1963 March on Washington and an acclaimed architect. Also showing: Eric Laura, Academy Award-nominated Chicago actor Michael Shannon's directorial debut; the David Fincher film The Killer (partially shot in Chicago), which stars Michael Fassbender; and Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall, which won the Cannes Palme d'Or. Including venues: AMC NEWCITY 14, the Music Box Theatre, the Gene Siskel Film Center, the Chicago History Museum, the Hamilton Park Cultural Center, Harrison Park, the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art. They will also be presented virtually via the festival's streaming platform. Through Oct. 22.   7:00pm  
Various venues
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Friday, Oct 13
Fine Arts Building celebrates 125th anniversary Event includes free concert in the Studebaker Theater, additional performances and artistic demonstrations across the building, showcasing more than a century of Chicago creativity and innovation. More info at link  5:00pm - 9:00pm  
American Rhythm Center - Fine Arts Bldg
410 S. Michigan Ave Studio 300
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Sunday, Oct 15
Marge Summit Celebration of Life Legendary Chicago best known for the bar His N Hers, promoter of live music artists, political advocate and much more. Summit passed away on May 16, 2023. Cash bar and complimentary light bites  4:00pm - 7:00pm  
Baton Show Lounge
4713 N. Broadway
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Tuesday, Oct 17
Personal PAC 30th Annual Awards Luncheon Special guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Over 1,000 pro-choice supporters will attend.   12:00pm  
Chicago Hilton and Towers
720 S Michigan Ave
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Wednesday, Oct 18
Poet Yvonne Zipter Reading "The Wordless Lullaby of Crickets" and in conversation by Linda Bubon. RSVP  6:00pm - 7:00pm  
Seminary co-op Bookstore, 5751 S Woodlawn Ave
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