• 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
  • Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony

    Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

    The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, has announced its slate of 2026 inductees: 13 LGBT-identified individuals, two LGBT-identified organizations and three friends of the community, or allies. The 2026 inductees represent a wide cross-section of the diverse Chicago community.

  • Artemis Singers Karaoke Fundraiser Party

    Whiskey Girl Tavern 6318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

    Artemis Singers—Chicago’s 46-year-old, 60-singer-strong, all-volunteer lesbian feminist chorus—invites the community to a Fundraiser Karaoke Party!

    $15 – $100
  • Wilde Cabaret Performance “Lakeside Does Dolly”

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    To know Dolly is to know a song. We lost her this year, so this November, Wilde Cabaret is doing what she’d want—singing loud, sparkling hard, and sending it right back to her.

  • COH Thanksgiving Celebration

    Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

    Join Center on Halsted for a Thanksgiving Celebration on Thursday, November 26th 9:30am-2:30pm at Center on Halsted The event is free, sign-up is required.

  • CGMC Holiday Show 2026

    CGMC Holiday Show 2026

    Celebrate the holidays with Chicago’s most colorful chorus! Silver & Gold brings festive favorites, joyful music, and CGMC’s signature energy to the stage for a bright and unforgettable holiday tradition.

    $37 – $71
  • Santa Speedo Run 2026

    Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois

    The 15th Annual Santa Speedo Run returns to Sidetrack on Saturday, December 5th, benefiting Center on Halsted! Join over 1,000 supporters celebrating Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community.

  • CGMC Holiday Show 2026

    CGMC Holiday Show 2026

    Celebrate the holidays with Chicago’s most colorful chorus! Silver & Gold brings festive favorites, joyful music, and CGMC’s signature energy to the stage for a bright and unforgettable holiday tradition.

    $37 – $71
  • CGMC Holiday Show 2026

    CGMC Holiday Show 2026

    Celebrate the holidays with Chicago’s most colorful chorus! Silver & Gold brings festive favorites, joyful music, and CGMC’s signature energy to the stage for a bright and unforgettable holiday tradition.

    $37 – $71