
Joliet PrideFest
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!

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!
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…
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.

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…

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.

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…
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…