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  • Pride Night at Shedd 2025

    Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

    Immerse yourself in a vibrant Pride Night at Shedd, featuring high-energy DJs and a stunning ocean-themed drag showcase.

    $19.95

  • Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance

    VanderCook College of Music Great Hall 3125 S Federal St, Chicago, Illinois

    Goddesses, Rage! - Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance. This show will celebrate women's power. Women have always overcome, and they will continue to, through their anger over—and sense of humor about—the utter ridiculousness of it all.

    $25

  • Woodstock PrideFest 2025

    Woodstock Square Historic District 123 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, Illinois

    Celebrate love, equality, and community at Woodstock PrideFest Weekend - a full weekend of inclusive events, culminating in the signature Sunday celebration on the Square. Don't miss the vibrant Pride Parade, live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly festival activities. This year also features a powerful display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, honoring lives lost and…

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    Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025

    Andersonville Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, Illinois

    Midsommarfest returns to Andersonville for its 59th year—and it’s your official invitation to celebrate in the streets and kick off Pride season with joy, visibility, and community.

    $10

  • Pride at the Park: White Sox vs. Cardinals

    Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL

    Join the Chicago White Sox in celebrating Pride at the Park on Wednesday, June 18, an evening dedicated to uplifting and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Included with each special ticket purchased is a Pride Night White Sox Hat. Experience a night full of love, diversity, and unity in a vibrant atmosphere that welcomes all. White…

    $35 – $95
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    Out and Amplified: Night of Queer Music

    Riviera Theatre 4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

    Out and Amplified: Night of Queer Music is not your average night out—it's a full-blown, indoor mini-pride extravaganza serving up fierce talent, unapologetic queerness, and a whole lot of sparkle. We're talking a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, artistry, and community that’s louder, prouder, and glammier than ever.

    $33 – $63
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    ForThem Presents: Very Pride!

    Cermak Hall (Radius) 640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois

    On June 20th, ForThem is bringing the beats, the energy, and the community together for a night of pure queer joy, music, and unapologetic self-expression. Expect an unforgettable lineup: Kevin Aviance, DJ Minx, The Carry Nation, and Janky.

    $59 – $99

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2025

    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival on June 21-22, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20

  • Pride Fest Takeover

    D.S. Tequila 3352 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    The Lesbian Social Club is taking over Pride Fest at D.S. Tequila for 10 HOURS of nonstop vibes, beats, and queer joy! Featuring the hottest lesbian DJs, cold drinks, sunshine, and pure pride energy. 

    $15 – $20

  • Whiting Pride 2025

    Sheridan Plaza Sheridan Avenue and 119th St, Whiting, Indiana

    Don't miss the 2nd annual Whiting Pride, a family friendly event with music, dancing, vendors, food, and much more!

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    CircuitMOM presents Love Revolution

    House of Blues 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago Pride Fest weekend is going to be revolutionary! CircuitMOM Productions and Dreambrite Presents Love Revolution at the House of Blues. DJs Alex Lo and Ty Sunderland, making his CircuitMOM debut.

    $54.50

  • Navy Pier Pride 2025

    Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL

    Navy Pier Pride, a free, full-day event honoring LGBTQIA+ pride, diversity, and inclusion.

    Free

  • Chicago Pride Fest 2025

    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival on June 21-22, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life, culture and community in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    $20

  • Proud to Run: Pride Race 2025

    Montrose Grove 16 - Directly west of Montrose Beach 4400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, United States

    Ready, set, run! Pride Weekend's favorite race is back, featuring a 5k/10k run and a 5k walk. Every step you take supports organizations empowering Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.

    $50 – $60

  • Davelapalooza 3

    Meeting House 5025 N Clark, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago LSD Radio and Davel Haus Presents: DAVELAPALOOZA 3, two epic days hosted by Twitch Partner DJ Davel, featuring over 20 Twitch DJs spinning live in celebration of Pride Month!

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    Chicago Pride Parade 2025

    Pride Parade Start 3900 N Broadway, Chicago, Illinois

    The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from Sheridan and Broadway in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.

    Free

  • City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago

    Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

    City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago is an intergenerational group exhibition that highlights Chicago’s essential, yet often underacknowledged, role in the story of queer art and activism.

    $19

  • Pride South Side 2025

    DuSable Black History Museum 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, Illinois

    Show your pride spirit and join the 7th annual Pride South Side Festival, celebrating culture, education and community, and providing and empowering space for LGBTQ+ Black and Brown people.

    Free

  • 2025 Northalsted Market Days

    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood.

    $20

  • Out In The Park 2025 at Six Flags Great America

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

    Out In The Park at Six Flags Great America, a private event to celebrate diversity, returns for its 14th year! This year a portion of the ticket sales benefits Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA). 

    $47

  • Purple Tie Affair – Supporting E3 Radio

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    The Purple Tie Affair is an annual benefit that raises visibility and support for E3 Radio, while also giving back to a Chicago-based nonprofit that strengthens our community.

    $70

  • Taste of Northalsted 2025 – Fall

    Northalsted Neighborhood Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

    Stroll through Northalsted on October 4th and indulge in a culinary adventure with the Fall Taste of Northalsted! Featuring over 20 locations, you’ll have the chance to savor selected dishes from the neighborhood’s top restaurants.

    $30

  • Vogue for Good 2025 | Honoring Our History

    Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

    Don't miss Vogue for Good, TaskForce’s signature benefit fundraiser celebrating 35 years of impact and the brilliance of Black LGBTQ+ legacy.

    $50 – $75

  • Legacy Walk Dedication: Henry Gerber Plaque

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    The Legacy Project will induct Chicago LGBTQ+ icon and activist Henry Gerber—founder of the Society for Human Rights, the first LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S.—into the Legacy Walk outdoor museum on Halsted Street.

    $25

  • Howard Brown: Work It, Girl

    Park West 322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

    Howard Brown Health’s bold, Vegas-style drag revue WIG returns—reimagining the beloved Who’s That Girl fundraiser with a journey through five decades of queer resilience, joy, and advocacy.

    $75 – $100

  • ALMA Chicago — 4th Annual Community Reception

    Barcocina Lakeview 2901 North Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL

    Celebrate connection, progress, and 36 years of advocacy at ALMA Chicago’s 4th Annual Community Reception—with food, drinks, and inspiring conversation.

    $35

  • Chicago House 40th Anniversary VIP Cocktail Party

    Epiphany Center for the Performing Arts 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL

    Chicago House will mark 40 years of impact with an anniversary celebration recognizing its housing programs and connections to care for people affected by HIV/AIDS.

    $40 – $240

  • Network for Equality — Equality Illinois

    Molson Coors Headquarters 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL

    Network for Equality—the premier LGBTQ+ networking event from Equality Illinois—takes place Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

    $75

  • King Princess – The Girl Violence Tour (Chicago)

    The Salt Shed 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago

    Enter to win a pair of tickets to see King Princess live at The Salt Shed (Indoors) in Chicago on Friday, November 7, 2025. Doors open at 7 PM.

    $50 – $164

  • OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling at Sidetrack

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    Outspoken and Sidetrack present OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, a monthly storytelling event that celebrates uniquely personal stories from across the LGBTQ+ community. Seating in Main/Cherry/North Bars begins at 6pm Stories begin at 7pm This month's storytellers are: Allison Mitch, Jackson McKenzie, Alissa Castañeda, Christopher Bigelow, Elizabeth Gomez and Lou Dangelo.

  • World AIDS Day commemoration

    Wrightwood 659 659 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    Wrightwood 659 and The Joffrey Ballet proudly announce a special World AIDS Day commemoration honoring those lost to the epidemic.

  • Santa Speedo Run 2025

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    Since 2011, hundreds of participants have spent a December day running through the heart of Lakeview, Chicago, clad in nothing more than Santa hats, speedos and other holiday attire. The run supports Center on Halsted, the Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of LGBTQ people across Chicagoland. Last…

  • Legacy & Liberation II: United in the Fight

    Gallery Guichard 436 E 47th St, Chicago, IL

    Howard Brown Health, in partnership with Life is Work and sponsored by Gilead, will host a healing and powerful World AIDS Day brunch rooted in community, health, and purpose. RSVP required.

  • LoveFest with the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus

    Bassline 2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

    The Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus presents LoveFest, an invitation for the community to slow down, exhale, and recenter around pleasure.

    Free

  • Holiday Open House at COH

    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Center on Halsted invites guests, community members and supporters to join them for a festive evening.

  • Holiday Meal and Celebration

    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Join Center on Halsted to celebrate the holidays with a holiday meal and bingo.

  • New Year’s Eve with the Legacy Project

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    Join The Legacy Project for a spectacular New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration at Sidetrack. A portion of the proceeds benefit the award-winning Legacy Project’s ongoing work to expand Illinois’s new LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum Public School Curriculum. Tickets include Party Favors, light bites from J&L Catering from 7-9pm, Sidetrack’s Chicago Drag Showcase from 8-10pm, and a Champagne…

    $50 – $55