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  • 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

  • Outspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling 1/6

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    Don't miss OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, Sidetrack's monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. Seating in Main/Cherry/North Bars begins at 6pm Stories begin at 7pm Typically there will be 6 storytellers and one intermission.

  • A Midwinter Mixer 50+

    Nobody's Darling 1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL

    Before Sunset and Cookies & Conversations present A Midwinter Mixer, an afternoon celebrating elder community and camaraderie at Nobody’s Darling. Gather for a joyful afternoon of community and connection. The mixer is designed for the 50+ community.

    $12

  • Equality Illinois Gala 2026

    Chicago Hilton 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Equality Illinois is proud to welcome community members, supporters, and allies for an unforgettable evening of solidarity, joy, and collective power. In addition to individual tickets, a limited number of sponsorship opportunities and table reservations remain available. Leadership support at this moment is deeply meaningful and helps ensure that Equality Illinois can continue protecting and…

    $450

  • Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble Winter 2026 Concert

    Benito Juarez Community Academy 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL

    The Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble opens its concert season with “Do You Hear The People Sing?” — a reflection on the power of banding together for what is right.

    $20

  • Chicago Pride Hockey and BSA Open Skate

    Blackhawks Ice Center 1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

    Join Chicago Pride Hockey at Blackhawks Ice Center for a community open skate event and community fundraiser for Brave Space Alliance.

    $20

  • World of Chocolate

    Artifact Events 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

    AIDS Foundation Chicago invites you to explore delicious creations from chefs across Chicagoland at World of Chocolate.

    $275

  • HER: HRC Chicago Presents: 90s Dance Party

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

    Celebrate equality, community, and unapologetic joy at HER: HRC Presents — 90s Dance Party—a throwback night honoring women and the LGBTQ+ community.

    $25

  • Human First Gala 2026: Family Reunion

    The Geraghty 2520 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Center on Halsted's 2026 Human First Gala: Family Reunion celebrates individuals and organizations whose work has had a lasting impact on Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.

    $450

  • Lesbian Visibility Week Happy Hour with Dorothy

    Dorothy 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

    Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the PRIDEChicago and Dorothy! We’re coming together to honor our community’s vibrant history while looking forward to the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade.

  • Springfield Pridefest 2026

    Downtown Springfield, Illinois E Capitol Ave & S 5th St, Springfield, Illinois

    Springfield Pride 2026 is back and bolder than ever. From show-stopping performances and delicious local eats to our incredible displays of talent, there’s a space for everyone to shine. 

    Free

  • Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride

    Featured
    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Join PRIDEChicago for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades, marches, and protests in partnership with The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project.

    Free

  • Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble Spring Concert

    Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL

    Celebrate the transition into Pride Month with Chicago’s premier LGBTQ+ and ally music community as the Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble presents its highly anticipated Spring 2026 Concert.

    $20

  • Progress Pride Flag Raising in Daley Plaza

    Daley Plaza 50 W Washington St, Chicago

    Gather at Daley Plaza for the annual Progress Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, a powerful tradition celebrating unity, visibility, and the enduring fight for LGBTQ+ equality.

  • Annual Logan Square Progress Pride Flag Raising

    Logan Square 3150 W. Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL

    Neighbors, local leaders, and advocates will gather to celebrate love, diversity, and LGBTQ+ equality. Co-hosted by 35th Ward Alderman Anthony Quezada and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Fuentes, this community-centered event features guest speakers and the official raising of the Progress Pride flag, symbolizing unity and inclusivity in the neighborhood.

  • Pride Night: Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E Grand Ave (Navy Pier), Chicago, IL

    The evening also doubles as a high-profile benefit, with proceeds supporting the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame and its mission to honor the individuals and organizations that have shaped the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ history.

    $100

  • Joliet Slammers Pride Night 2026

    Duly Health and Care Field 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL

    The Joliet Pride Network is teaming up with the Joliet Slammers for an epic night of baseball and community at the 4th annual Pride in the Ballpark!

  • Give It To Me Gay!

    Give It To Me Gay!
    Judy's Beat Lounge 230 W North Ave 3rd floor

    Get ready for a hilarious celebration of queer art, joy, and community with Give It To Me Gay! at The Second City Chicago. This high-energy variety show puts LGBTQIA+ voices front and center, serving up an unforgettable night of comedy, chaos, and creative expression.

    $22.25

  • Pride in Park Ridge 2026

    Hodges Park 101 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois

    Pride in Park Ridge unites the Park Ridge community with many other cities around the country that celebrate Pride Month.

  • Aurora Pride Flag Raising 2026

    City of Aurora Government Building 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL

    Join city leaders, Aurora Pride organizers, and the local community at One Aurora Plaza for the annual Aurora Pride Flag Raising ceremony. This cherished tradition brings together residents, advocates, and allies to honor the triumphs, resilience, and vibrant diversity of Aurora's LGBTQ+ community.

  • 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

    2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
    Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL

    The Quad Cities Pride Festival is a two-day vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community, bringing together thousands each year to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

    $10 – $20

  • Gerber/Hart Pride Month Book Sale

    Gerber/Hart Library & Archives 6500 N Clark St, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL

    Kick off Pride Month by browsing the Midwest’s largest circulating collection of gay and lesbian literature. The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives is hosting its annual Pride Month Book Sale, offering an incredible selection of fiction, history, and rare queer titles with paperbacks at $3 and hardcovers at $4.50. It’s the perfect opportunity to update…

  • Downers Grove PrideFest 2026

    Fishel Park 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, Illinois

    EQuality Downers Grove invites you to DG PrideFest 2025, a vibrant celebration of pride and community! Enjoy music, delicious treats from a food truck, kid’s activities, community booths, and so much more.

  • Indigiqueer Pride Pop-Up

    Foursided Lakeview 2958 N Clark, Chicago, IL

    Foursided Card and Gift in Lakeview will be hosting a pop-up market with art donated from artists across the Indigiqueer community. Come shop the art, jewelry, and other goods created by local Indigenous artists!

  • Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026

    Festival Park 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, Illinois

    Join Elgin Pride for the fourth annual free and family-friendly Elgin Pride Parade & Festival. Support a happy, safe Elgin for everyone.

  • Rockford 2026 Pride Parade & Party

    Downtown Rockford 513 E State St, Rockford, Illinois

    The 2026 Rockford Area Pride festivities are bringing an unforgettable day of visibility, high-energy entertainment, and inclusion to Downtown Rockford.

    Free

  • 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

    2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
    Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL

    The Quad Cities Pride Festival is a two-day vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community, bringing together thousands each year to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

    $10 – $20

  • Buffalo Grove Pride 2026

    Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

    The 2026 Buffalo Grove Pride Fest, featuring 100 entries, 2,000 participants and a crowd of thousands, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in the northwest suburbs.

  • 3rd Annual Crystal Lake Pride Walk & Social

    Downtown Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake, Illinois

    Lake Pride Walk & Social! This year marks an exciting milestone as Crystal Lake Pride officially steps out as its own independent non-profit organization, continuing its mission to break down stigmas, build lasting unity, and educate the community in a fun, family-friendly, and neighborhood-respectful environment.

    Free

  • Equality Illinois 2026 Pride Kick-Off Brunch

    Venue West 221 N Paulina, Chicago, Illinois

    Kick off Pride Month with a purpose at the annual Equality Illinois Pride Kick-Off Brunch! Gathering over 300 community leaders, LGBTQ+ champions, and allies, this high-energy celebration honors those who fight daily to keep Illinois a pro-equality, pro-family state.

    $120