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SUMMARY:Elliot Page “Close to You” Screening
DESCRIPTION:Elliot Page Stars in “Close to You”\n\nFREE TICKETS\, COURTESY OF PRIDEChicago \nCLOSE TO YOU (2024) Trans activist and Academy Award nominee\, Elliot Page (Juno\, The Umbrella Academy\, Inception) stars as a trans man who returns to his hometown for the first time in years. On his journey\, he confronts his relationship with his family\, reunites with a first love\, and discovers a newfound confidence in himself. A Toronto International Film Festival premiere. \nHow to get your free tickets: \nYou must enter PRIDEChicago under “What is your organization?” on the free ticket form. \nThen\, choose from one of these theater locations: \n\nAMC NewCity\nAMC River East\nAMC Crestwood\nAMC Dine-In Yorktown\nStreets Of Woodfield 20\nLandmark @ The Glen\nAMC South Barrington\nAMC Schererville\n\nEnter the Form and hit Submit. That’s it! \nDon’t miss this important and poignant work that captures the trans experience in a deeply personal way. This film is Rate R\, and runs 1 hour\, 40 mins.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/elliot-page-close-to-you-screening/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T024220Z
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SUMMARY:Pride South Side Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Come show your pride spirit and join us for our 6th annual Pride South Side Festival! This year’s theme is The Right to Pride where we position the legacy of the LGBTQI+ Community at the front of advocacy\, culture\, and leadership. We invite you to join us in a day of performances\, activations\, and opportunities to learn more about the roles of the Black\, Latinx\, and LGBTQI+ voting rights and elections in public policy. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Pride South Side Celebration!
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/pride-south-side-festival/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum\, 740 E 56th Pl\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240524T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T134036Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Parade Queen
DESCRIPTION:Metro and smartbar present Pride Parade Queen featuring Derrick Carter\, Michael Serafini\, Janky\, Blu9\, Candy J\, Vitigrrl\, and Lori Branch. Hosted by: Lucy Stoole and Nico. \n$20-$25 Advance / $30 Door / $20 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 9PM / Show: 9PM
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/pride-parade-queen/
LOCATION:Metro Chicago\, 3730 N Clark\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Party,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240515T142106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T142106Z
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SUMMARY:Back Lot Bash
DESCRIPTION:Back Lot Bash takes place during Chicago’s Pride weekend on Saturday\, June 29 and Sunday\, June 30th. G Flip is headlining the 20th annual Back Lot Bash on Sunday June 30th.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/back-lot-bash-2/
LOCATION:Cheetah Gym Parking Lot\, 5248 N Clark\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240524T030153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T030153Z
UID:10000047-1719748800-1719777600@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Urban Pride Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Urban Pride will hold its Pride Picnic on Sunday\, June 30\, at Jackson Park\, 6300 E. Hayes Dr. The event is free and family-friendly. There will be DJs (playing house\, hip-hop\, R&B and more)\, entertainment\, giveaways and\, of course\, food. \nIn addition\, there will be an after-party at The Promontory\, 5311 S. Lake Park\, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-urban-pride-picnic/
LOCATION:Jackson Park\, 6300 E. Hayes Dr.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60649
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240101T155915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T144355Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday\, June 30\, 2024 from W. Sheridan and N. Broadway in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. \nFortune Feimster\, a beloved stand-up comedian\, writer\, and actor\, along with her wife Jax\, will lead the procession as Grand Marshals. \n“We are honored to be named the Grand Marshals for Chicago Pride\,” said Feimster. “Chicago holds a special place in our hearts—it’s home to a great comedy scene and home to the best audiences. It’s also where Jax and I first met nine years ago\, during Pride. As we celebrate our community and our anniversary\, it feels like a beautiful full-circle moment.” \nChicago activist and bar owner Art Johnston and his partner in life and business\, Jose “Pepe” Pena\, plus longtime LGBTQ+ activists\, community organizers and high-profile transgender couple Myles and Precious Brady-Davis are this year’s Community Grand Marshals. \nThe parade\, featuring 150 colorful entries\, will travel the 20-block parade route from Sheridan south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive. \nThis year’s theme is “Pride is Power”.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/53rd-annual-chicago-pride-parade-2024/
LOCATION:Pride Parade Start\, 3900 N Broadway\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Community,Main,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240514T011113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T191856Z
UID:10000036-1719730800-1719738000@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Proud to Run
DESCRIPTION:Proud To Run\, 10K run\, and 5K run/walk is back in 2024.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/proud-to-run/
LOCATION:Montrose Beach\, 601 W Montrose Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240515T141822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T141822Z
UID:10000039-1719676800-1719676800@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Back Lot Bash
DESCRIPTION:Back Lot Bash takes place during Chicago’s Pride weekend on Saturday\, June 29 and Sunday\, June 30th. G Flip is headlining the 20th annual Back Lot Bash on Sunday June 30th.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/back-lot-bash/
LOCATION:Cheetah Gym Parking Lot\, 5248 N Clark\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240503T130720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T141419Z
UID:10000027-1719662400-1719698400@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Navy Pier Pride
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the annual Navy Pier Pride celebration. This free\, full-day event celebrates diversity\, inclusivity\, and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Festivities include live music\, educational programs\, performances from local LGBTQ+ artists\, on-site resources from community partners and more. \nNotable acts include: The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus\, The Lakeside Pride Marching Band\, Ariana DJ and more!
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/navy-pier-pride/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240601T014348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T014348Z
UID:10000053-1719511200-1719525600@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:An evening event for the 21+ queer adult crowd and their friends to enjoy the zoo after-hours\, complete with animal chats\, DJ All The Way Kay\, drag performances throughout the night\, and multiple pop-up bars around the zoo.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/10230/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Zoo\, 60614
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240101T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T140813Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Pride Fest is a two-day street festival on June 22-23\, 2024; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 30\, 2024). The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life\, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. \nPride Fest features live music on 3 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 \nA $15 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers\, and supports local non-profits & community programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-pride-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Northalsted Neighborhood\, Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
CATEGORIES:Community,Main,Pride Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northalsted Business Alliance":MAILTO:info@northalsted.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240601T013507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T013507Z
UID:10000052-1719057600-1719082800@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride Month at the Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day! Enjoy movement\, a beach party\, DJ Rae Chardonnay’s beats\, and free healthcare services. \nThe day will kick off with Movement on the Beach workshops from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM\, featuring various activities to nurture your mind\, body\, and health. \nFrom 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM\, enjoy the Beach Party and Healthcare Village. Dance to the beats of Rae Chardonnay\, a DJ\, Arts Manager\, and events producer based in Chicago\, famous for co-founding the infamous Party Noire. Rae Chardonnay is known for her dynamic musical styling techniques and has held residencies at prominent venues in Chicago\, including the late Double Door\, The Promontory\, and Soho House. She has also opened for renowned acts such as Janelle Monae\, Jamila Woods\, and Megan Thee Stallion. \nWhile you enjoy the party\, you’ll also get access to free essential healthcare services such as testing\, COVID-19 and mpox vaccinations\, and various healthcare activations\, all provided to address the importance of holistic wellness. \nBlack LGBTQ+ Beach Day facilitates visibility\, empowerment\, and joy while fostering the health of our community. We deserve to thrive visibly and take up space! Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with a day of empowerment\, fun\, wellness\, and self-care. \nWe thank the Chicago Department of Public Health for powering this event and supporting our community’s wellness journey.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/black-lgbtq-beach-day/
LOCATION:63rd Street Beach\, 60649
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland":MAILTO:https://www.lightfoundchi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240101T160138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T140421Z
UID:10000020-1719054000-1719093600@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Pride Fest is a two-day street festival on June 22-23\, 2024; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 30\, 2024). The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life\, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. \nPride Fest features live music on 3 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. \nA $15 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers\, and supports local non-profits & community programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-pride-fest-2024-2/
LOCATION:Northalsted Neighborhood\, Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
CATEGORIES:Community,Main,Pride Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northalsted Business Alliance":MAILTO:info@northalsted.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T191000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T191000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240518T145206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T221056Z
UID:10000042-1718997000-1718997000@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:White Sox Pride Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride with the Chicago White Sox as they take on the Texas Rangers. The first 10\,000 fans 21+ to enter the stadium will receive a Chicago White Sox Pride Shirt presented by Vizzy\, designed by local artist Sandra Antongiorgi.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/white-sox-pride-night/
LOCATION:Guaranteed Rate Field\, 333 W 35th\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60616
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T190500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T190500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240518T144250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T144250Z
UID:10000041-1718651100-1718651100@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Cubs Pride Night
DESCRIPTION:On June 17\, Wrigley Field celebrates Pride Month! \nIt’s a party at the ballpark with the Chicago Cubs featuring special entertainment\, festive fan activities and other recognitions. Check out the Pride Replica Jersey Special Ticket Offer which includes a ticket to the Cubs-Giants game and a special-edition Cubs jersey. Fans must purchase through the special ticket offer page to be eligible to receive this item. Jerseys will be offered in sizes M\, XL and XXL\, and handed out on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nA portion of the proceeds from each Pride Replica Jersey Special Ticket Offer will be donated to support local LGBTQ+ nonprofit community partners.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-cubs-pride-night/
LOCATION:Wrigley Field\, 1060 W Addison\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240518T150552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T150631Z
UID:10000043-1718467200-1718488800@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Pride Bar Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the proudest crawl of the year. This year 20% of this event’s proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted. Handpicked inclusive bars (5 venues)\, exclusive drink specials\, and freebies that are available only to our Pride Bar Crawl participants. \nGrab your tickets now and let’s paint the town in every color of the rainbow!\n\n4pm check-in at Charlies.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/pride-bar-crawl/
LOCATION:Charlie’s Chicago\, 3726 North Broadway\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Bar,Pride Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240523T150805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T150805Z
UID:10000045-1718127000-1718134200@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Trans Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride Month\, meet new friends\, and enjoy complimentary ice cream at  Center on Halsted’s annual Trans Ice Cream Social. Celebrate trans joy with free Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and activities with a view of the Chicago skyline.\n\nOpen to all ages.\n\nThis is a free event for which preregistration is strongly encouraged.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/trans-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N Halsted\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240523T144919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T145543Z
UID:10000044-1717968600-1717981200@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Pride Skate Party
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Black LGBTQ+ Pride event of the summer is back. Celebrate Pride Month at Lighthouse Foundation’s highly anticipated 3rd Annual Pride Skate Party. \nThe Pride Skate Party is a celebration of Black LGBTQ+ visibility\, empowerment\, and joy. As Lighthouse Foundation’s biggest event of the year\, the Pride Skate Party invites Black LGBTQ+ Chicagoans to build community on the southside. \nGet ready to hit the roller skating rink and showcase your moves while you listen to the hottest beats of the summer. Bowling lanes will be open for those who prefer a friendly competition\, and delicious food will be available to keep you energized throughout the night.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/pride-skate-party/
LOCATION:Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center\, 1219 West 76th\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60620
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240330T131758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T140949Z
UID:10000026-1717934400-1717970400@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Andersonville Midsommarfest
DESCRIPTION:One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration\, Andersonville Midsommarfest\, returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory. Admission is $10. \nPrinted Curiosities is curating this year’s first time vendor booth\, which supports up and coming LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC and female identified artists. Vendors to date include: BriBe LLC\, Claudettes Crafts\, The Daydreamers Shop\, Lathers by Luna\, MoonPerl LLC\, Painting Ms. Daisy and Sili+Bells. \nProceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. A portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits including Peirce and Chappel Elementary Schools\, Chicago Women’s Health Center\, Brave Space Alliance and more. \nThe festival days and hours are:\nFriday\, June 7 | 5-10PM\nSaturday\, June 8 | 12-10PM\nSunday\, June 9 | 12-10PM
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/andersonville-midsommarfest-2024-3/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240304T145152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T150156Z
UID:10000023-1717934400-1717939800@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Aurora Pride Parade 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate love\, equality\, and diversity as the 5th annual Aurora Pride Parade returns Sunday\, June 9th\, 2024 at Noon. Expect a day filled with colorful floats\, incredible performances\, and an amazing sense of community. \nParade Route: \n\nStart at E. Benton Street and S. Broadway\nTravel northeast up Broadway to Downer Place\nTurn left and travel northwest on Downer Place\nEnd at W. Downer Place and N. Middle Avenue
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/aurora-pride-parade-2024/
LOCATION:Downtown Aurora\, Aurora\, Illinois\, 60506
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240514T123429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T123657Z
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SUMMARY:“Never Doubt: We Are Here” Pride Concert & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Artemis Singers\, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus\, presents “Never Doubt: We Are Here” Pride Concert & Dance. The nonprofit chorus\, now in its 44th year\, specializes in performing music written or arranged by women. \nArtemis Singers will perform “Fast Car\,” by Tracy Chapman. \nHighlights include “Fired Up\,” by Holly Near; “Warrior\,” by Kim Baryluk and “Gather\,” by Karen Mooney. Artemis will showcase “She is on Her Way\,” by Aly Halpert and Arundhati Roy and “Truth\,” by Andrea Ramsey. In addition\, the chorus will sing “Apple Tree\,” by Aurora Aksnes\, Odd Martin Skalnes\, and Magnus Skylstad. \nArtemis Singers has grown from 30 members before the pandemic to now 43 members. \nTicket prices: $25 General Admission. Tickets are also available on a sliding scale suggested donation of $10 – $40. Additional donations are tax deductible. Artemis Singers is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Tickets are free for children age 12 and younger. \nMetered street parking is available. Several parking garages are located four to eight blocks from the venue. Public transportation is available via the CTA Purple Line (Davis stop\, 1612 Benson Avenue\, Evanston\, Ill.) or the Metra Rail Union Pacific-North UP-N (Davis Street stop\, 901 Davis Street\, Evanston\, Ill.)
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/never-doubt-we-are-here-pride-concert-dance/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Evanston UCC\, 1445 Hinman Ave\, Evanson\, Illinois\, 60201
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240513T010542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T010542Z
UID:10000035-1717855200-1717884000@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Lake County PrideFest
DESCRIPTION:This free\, family-friendly outdoor festival will feature music and performances\, food trucks\, a beer and beverage tent\, craft and artisan vendors\, a resource fair\, games and entertainment for children\, multiple drag shows\, dancing and more. \nA $5 donation at the door is suggested but not required.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/lake-county-pridefest/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240330T131530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T133513Z
UID:10000025-1717848000-1717884000@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Andersonville Midsommarfest
DESCRIPTION:One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration\, Andersonville Midsommarfest\, returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory. Admission is $10. \nPrinted Curiosities is curating this year’s first time vendor booth\, which supports up and coming LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC and female identified artists. Vendors to date include: BriBe LLC\, Claudettes Crafts\, The Daydreamers Shop\, Lathers by Luna\, MoonPerl LLC\, Painting Ms. Daisy and Sili+Bells. \nProceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. A portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits including Peirce and Chappel Elementary Schools\, Chicago Women’s Health Center\, Brave Space Alliance and more. \nThe festival days and hours are:\nFriday\, June 7 | 5-10PM\nSaturday\, June 8 | 12-10PM\nSunday\, June 9 | 12-10PM
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/andersonville-midsommarfest-2024-2/
LOCATION:Andersonville\, Clark St. from Foster to Gregory\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240330T131250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T134245Z
UID:10000024-1717779600-1717797600@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Andersonville Midsommarfest
DESCRIPTION:One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration\, Andersonville Midsommarfest\, returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory. Admission is $10. \nPrinted Curiosities is curating this year’s first time vendor booth\, which supports up and coming LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC and female identified artists. Vendors to date include: BriBe LLC\, Claudettes Crafts\, The Daydreamers Shop\, Lathers by Luna\, MoonPerl LLC\, Painting Ms. Daisy and Sili+Bells. \nProceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. A portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits including Peirce and Chappel Elementary Schools\, Chicago Women’s Health Center\, Brave Space Alliance and more. \nThe festival days and hours are:\nFriday\, June 7 | 5-10PM\nSaturday\, June 8 | 12-10PM\nSunday\, June 9 | 12-10PM
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/andersonville-midsommarfest-2024/
LOCATION:Andersonville\, Clark St. from Foster to Gregory\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60640
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240601T012422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T012422Z
UID:10000051-1717612200-1717612200@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market at PrideArts. Discover unique artworks and handmade goods created by talented queer artists in our vibrant market. \nImmerse yourself in the urban queer art scene and support local LGBTQ+ creators. This event is the perfect way to kick off Pride month with a bang! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate diversity through art.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-pride-kick-off-urban-queer-art-show-market/
LOCATION:PrideArts\, 4139 North Broadway\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240601T011145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T011145Z
UID:10000050-1717574400-1717619400@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Sapphic Comedy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Hosts Sierra Kenyon and Rogue Schmidt bring seven sapphic comedians to our stage for a Pride comedy showcase that’s not to be missed. 21+. \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS\nRey Tang (She/Her): Rey Tang is a Chicago-based writer\, photographer\, filmmaker\, and performer. She believes that\, through an intersectional understanding of media\, she can one day achieve her dream of writing for television. Follow her @reytangerine \nPaula Harrington (She/Her): Paula Harrington escaped Florida to be a comedian\, writer\, and actress in Chicago. She currently performs with Improvised Jane Austen and does stand up around the city when not taking existential walks. Follow her @paulavontrap \nTina Arfaee (They/Any): Tina Arfaee is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary performer\, comedian\, and international man of mystery who wants you to buy them a drink after the show uwu. Follow them @tinatwocats \nSonal Aggarwal (She/Her): Former international street performer turned emcee\, Sonal Aggarwal has brought her talents to Chicago as an actor\, comedian\, producer\, and movement artist. Her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold-out weekend at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and you can see her on Netflix’s Easy as well as the short A Period Piece which debuted at SXSW 2020. She is a regular host of the Moth. Follow her @sonalmedia \nEmma Day (She/Her): Emma Day is a stand-up and radio host from (the)Chicago(suburbs). She hosts The Lesbian Lodge monthly at The Lincoln Lodge\, but if you miss the sound of her voice you can hear her most weeknights on 101.9 the Mix. Follow her @alldayemmaday \nHoja Lopez (She/Her): Hoja is a queer Venezuelan comedian\, writer and actress living in Chicago\, IL. She is currently a writer and producer for Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus\, The Dough and Elyse Meyer’s\, Funny Cuz’ it’s True podcast. Since 2022 she has produced and regularly contributed guest writing for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. Hoja is also the creator and co-host of the web series “Gay News”. Her work has been recognized in The Houston Chronicle\, NBC and NPR. Follow her @alojahoja \nKim Iheme-The ADHD Comedian (She/Her): The ADHD Comedian got her Chicago comedy chops as a diversity grad of iO theater- she’s a former Bob Curry Fellow and Second City’s 110th revue MainStage understudy. Her love for storytelling and authenticity is what brought her to stand up and her corporate gig got her to sit down. On the weekend\, you can find her being a single dog mom to her baby Fig and watching the best of what Bravo has to offer. Follow her @theadhdcomedian \nSierra Kenyon (She/Her): Sierra Kenyon (she/her) is a writer\, dancer\, comedian\, singer\, and actor. She has performed at Annoyance\, iO\, Lincoln Lodge\, Zanie’s\, Laugh Factory\, and The Paper Machete. Sierra is most known for her revered and sold-out solo show: Sierra’s Ungodly Hour and has won awards for writing and voicing her commercial work. She played her first titular role in Goodnight\, Gladys\, which was awarded runner-up for Best of Chicago 2023: New Play. She is a scuba-certified citizen scientist and host of Brutal Sketch Comedy. Sharks and big cats don’t scare her\, but the eeEeEEeE of the redline and the Air and Water show do. When she’s not performing she can be found underwater looking for critters\, info-dumping\, or spreading the gay agenda. Follow her @sierra_skank_kenyon \nRogue Schmidt (They/She): Rogue Schmidt (they/she) is a queer comedian and actor living in Chicago. They are repped by Grossman and Jack Talent and won Chicago Reader’s Best Comedian in January of 2024. Their debut solo show\, “The Locker Room” ran at The Annoyance Theatre for 6 sold-out weeks and is debuting at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August of 2024. Rogue tours their solo characters all around the city\,is a frequent contributor to The Paper Machete at The Green Mill\, and they were cast in the Just For Laughs Character Showcase at The Annoyance in 2023. Rogue is part of ensembles\, Burlesque is More at The Annoyance Theatre\, and they produce and host Brutal Sketch Comedy\, a monthly variety show at The Lincoln Lodge. Follow them @rogueschmidt
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/sapphic-comedy-hour/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60622
CATEGORIES:Bar,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240601T010324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T011738Z
UID:10000049-1717329600-1717344000@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Pride
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Art of Pride event with performances\, vendors\, and art making to celebrate pride with local LGBTQIA+ artists. DJ Sets from DJ All The Way Kay and Alaska Jules.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/the-art-of-pride/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Art Center\, 5020 S Cornell Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60615
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240512T235023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T235410Z
UID:10000030-1717327800-1717335000@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Equality Illinois Pride Brunch Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join Equality Illinois on Sunday\, June 2\, for the annual Pride Brunch Kick-Off. \nEQIL will bring together 300+ community leaders and champions to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities and support our critical advocacy work to build a better Illinois for LGBTQ+ people.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/equality-illinois-pride-brunch-kick-off/
LOCATION:Venue West\, 221 N Paulina\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60612
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240513T000952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T001330Z
UID:10000031-1717326000-1717344000@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus “A Spring Fling” annual fundraiser\, an afternoon full of entertainment\, networking opportunities\, silent auctions\, specialty cocktails\, reflection\, and the very exciting induction of our new inductees into the Chicago Black Gay Hall of Fame.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-black-gay-mens-caucus-spring-fling/
LOCATION:Mae District\, 19 East 21st\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60616
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Black Gay Men%E2%80%99s Caucus":MAILTO:https://www.chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142252
CREATED:20240301T155956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T133935Z
UID:10000022-1717326000-1717333200@pridechicago.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Grove Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:BG Pride and The Pinta Pride Project present Buffalo Grove’s 6th annual Family-Friendly Pride Parade. Honoring retired Illinois State House Majority Leader Greg Harris as Grand Marshal. Featuring 100 businesses\, organizations and school groups. “Drag Us to the Polls” is the 2024 theme. \nMike Rylko Community Park\, 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd\, Buffalo Grove\, Illnois 60089
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/buffalo-grove-pride-parade-bgpride/
LOCATION:Mike Rylko Community Park\, 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd\, Buffalo Grove\, IL\, 60089
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pinta Project":MAILTO:thepintaprideproject@gmail.com
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