• Dance for Life 35th Anniversary

    The Auditorium 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL

    Dance for Life, which benefits the Chicago Dance Health Fund, is a one-night-only event showcasing the city’s variety of dance traditions and styles by bringing together professional dance companies and dancers from throughout Chicago, who unite to support their peers by generously donating their time, energy, and artistry.

    $65 – $150
  • Out in the Park 2026

    Six Flags Great America 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL

    Get ready for an incredible night as PRIDEChicago and BestGayChicago host Out in the Park, the annual private LGBTQ+ buyout event at Six Flags Great America!

    $48
  • WERQ! LGBTQ+ Career Fair

    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Advance your career and connect with inclusive, affirming employers at WERQ!, Center on Halsted’s annual LGBTQ+ Career Fair. Designed to bridge the gap between top-tier diverse talent and workplace-inclusive companies across the Chicago area, this essential hiring event empowers job seekers from all backgrounds to explore exciting professional opportunities in a welcoming environment. While the…

    Free
  • Joliet PrideFest

    Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL

    Mark your calendars, grab your glitter, and dust off your rainbow gear—the Joliet Pride Network is bringing energy, love, and community back to town!

  • Reeling: Madfabulous (Promo Code)

    Landmark's Century Centre Cinema 2828 N Clark, Chicago, IL

    PRIDEChicago and The Annoyance Theatre are proud to co-present a screening of Madfabulous at the 44th annual Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Inspired by a true story, this riotous celebration of individuality follows Henry Paget (aka Toppy), a flamboyantly eccentric aristocrat who inherits a vast fortune in 1890s North Wales. With his theatrical…

    $16.79
  • The Sapphire Gayla

    Rockwell on the River 3057 N Rockwell, Chicago, IL

    Celebrate a milestone evening of community and history at The Sapphire Gayla: 45 Years of Gerber/Hart, hosted at the gorgeous Rockwell on the River.

    $250
  • Queer History Symposium

    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Don't miss Gerber/Hart’s third Queer History Symposium on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 AM to 4 PM! This full day symposium will highlight artists, researchers, students, and community members who have utilized Gerber/Hart’s collections in the past year. This year, the Symposium will take place at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted (3656…

    $60
  • The Purple Tie Affair

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    The Purple Tie Affair: Concert & Silent Auction is more than a fundraiser, it’s a celebration! While we raise money for E3 Radio, we also give back to organizations making a meaningful difference here in Chicago. Come out and join us for an evening of live music, fierce drag performances, and a one-of-a-kind silent auction.

    $75
  • Outspoken

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories is a monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from across the Chicago LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is typically held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. Doors to MainBar: 6 p.m. Stories: 7–9 p.m. Each evening typically features six storytellers, with one intermission. Sidetrack is open daily: Weekdays: 3 p.m.–2…

  • HRC Chicago Annual Dinner: Woven in Color

    Sheraton Grand Chicago 301 E. North Water St, Chicago, IL

    Join the Human Rights Campaign for an in-person fundraising dinner supporting the ongoing work for LGBTQ+ equality. Welcome Reception: 5 p.m. Main Program: 6:30 p.m. Attire: Come as you are. HRC welcomes guests to dress in whatever makes them comfortable, whether that’s black tie, festive, or casual. The most important thing is being there. Dinner…

    $375