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SUMMARY:Shedd Pride Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Shedd Aquarium and A Queer Pride in celebrating our vibrant and creative LGBTQ+ community! Kick off Pride Month festivities in style with a memorable Pride Night at Shedd featuring multiple DJs and an ocean-themed drag showcase. \nDiscover the wonders of the aquatic animal world in an environment that welcomes and embraces all identities\, all while making new friends and reconnecting with old ones. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to convene together to embrace the diversity of our community. \n21+ ID required \nPRICE: \nNon-Chicago resident starts at $39.95 \nChicago resident $19.95 \nMembers $14.95
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/shedd-pride-night/
LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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SUMMARY:Sapphic Comedy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Hosts Sierra Kenyon and Rogue Schmidt bring seven sapphic comedians to our stage for a Pride comedy showcase that’s not to be missed. 21+. \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS\nRey Tang (She/Her): Rey Tang is a Chicago-based writer\, photographer\, filmmaker\, and performer. She believes that\, through an intersectional understanding of media\, she can one day achieve her dream of writing for television. Follow her @reytangerine \nPaula Harrington (She/Her): Paula Harrington escaped Florida to be a comedian\, writer\, and actress in Chicago. She currently performs with Improvised Jane Austen and does stand up around the city when not taking existential walks. Follow her @paulavontrap \nTina Arfaee (They/Any): Tina Arfaee is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary performer\, comedian\, and international man of mystery who wants you to buy them a drink after the show uwu. Follow them @tinatwocats \nSonal Aggarwal (She/Her): Former international street performer turned emcee\, Sonal Aggarwal has brought her talents to Chicago as an actor\, comedian\, producer\, and movement artist. Her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold-out weekend at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and you can see her on Netflix’s Easy as well as the short A Period Piece which debuted at SXSW 2020. She is a regular host of the Moth. Follow her @sonalmedia \nEmma Day (She/Her): Emma Day is a stand-up and radio host from (the)Chicago(suburbs). She hosts The Lesbian Lodge monthly at The Lincoln Lodge\, but if you miss the sound of her voice you can hear her most weeknights on 101.9 the Mix. Follow her @alldayemmaday \nHoja Lopez (She/Her): Hoja is a queer Venezuelan comedian\, writer and actress living in Chicago\, IL. She is currently a writer and producer for Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus\, The Dough and Elyse Meyer’s\, Funny Cuz’ it’s True podcast. Since 2022 she has produced and regularly contributed guest writing for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. Hoja is also the creator and co-host of the web series “Gay News”. Her work has been recognized in The Houston Chronicle\, NBC and NPR. Follow her @alojahoja \nKim Iheme-The ADHD Comedian (She/Her): The ADHD Comedian got her Chicago comedy chops as a diversity grad of iO theater- she’s a former Bob Curry Fellow and Second City’s 110th revue MainStage understudy. Her love for storytelling and authenticity is what brought her to stand up and her corporate gig got her to sit down. On the weekend\, you can find her being a single dog mom to her baby Fig and watching the best of what Bravo has to offer. Follow her @theadhdcomedian \nSierra Kenyon (She/Her): Sierra Kenyon (she/her) is a writer\, dancer\, comedian\, singer\, and actor. She has performed at Annoyance\, iO\, Lincoln Lodge\, Zanie’s\, Laugh Factory\, and The Paper Machete. Sierra is most known for her revered and sold-out solo show: Sierra’s Ungodly Hour and has won awards for writing and voicing her commercial work. She played her first titular role in Goodnight\, Gladys\, which was awarded runner-up for Best of Chicago 2023: New Play. She is a scuba-certified citizen scientist and host of Brutal Sketch Comedy. Sharks and big cats don’t scare her\, but the eeEeEEeE of the redline and the Air and Water show do. When she’s not performing she can be found underwater looking for critters\, info-dumping\, or spreading the gay agenda. Follow her @sierra_skank_kenyon \nRogue Schmidt (They/She): Rogue Schmidt (they/she) is a queer comedian and actor living in Chicago. They are repped by Grossman and Jack Talent and won Chicago Reader’s Best Comedian in January of 2024. Their debut solo show\, “The Locker Room” ran at The Annoyance Theatre for 6 sold-out weeks and is debuting at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August of 2024. Rogue tours their solo characters all around the city\,is a frequent contributor to The Paper Machete at The Green Mill\, and they were cast in the Just For Laughs Character Showcase at The Annoyance in 2023. Rogue is part of ensembles\, Burlesque is More at The Annoyance Theatre\, and they produce and host Brutal Sketch Comedy\, a monthly variety show at The Lincoln Lodge. Follow them @rogueschmidt
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/sapphic-comedy-hour/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60622
CATEGORIES:Bar,Pride Month
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market at PrideArts. Discover unique artworks and handmade goods created by talented queer artists in our vibrant market. \nImmerse yourself in the urban queer art scene and support local LGBTQ+ creators. This event is the perfect way to kick off Pride month with a bang! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate diversity through art.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-pride-kick-off-urban-queer-art-show-market/
LOCATION:PrideArts\, 4139 North Broadway\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Pride Fest is a two-day street festival on June 22-23\, 2024; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 30\, 2024). The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life\, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. \nPride Fest features live music on 3 stages\, a Youth Pride Space for teens\, best of Chicago drag performance\, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes\, dance exhibitions\, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus\, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors. \nA $15 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers\, and supports local non-profits & community programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-pride-fest-2024-2/
LOCATION:Northalsted Neighborhood\, Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
CATEGORIES:Community,Main,Pride Month
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SUMMARY:Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride Month at the Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day! Enjoy movement\, a beach party\, DJ Rae Chardonnay’s beats\, and free healthcare services. \nThe day will kick off with Movement on the Beach workshops from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM\, featuring various activities to nurture your mind\, body\, and health. \nFrom 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM\, enjoy the Beach Party and Healthcare Village. Dance to the beats of Rae Chardonnay\, a DJ\, Arts Manager\, and events producer based in Chicago\, famous for co-founding the infamous Party Noire. Rae Chardonnay is known for her dynamic musical styling techniques and has held residencies at prominent venues in Chicago\, including the late Double Door\, The Promontory\, and Soho House. She has also opened for renowned acts such as Janelle Monae\, Jamila Woods\, and Megan Thee Stallion. \nWhile you enjoy the party\, you’ll also get access to free essential healthcare services such as testing\, COVID-19 and mpox vaccinations\, and various healthcare activations\, all provided to address the importance of holistic wellness. \nBlack LGBTQ+ Beach Day facilitates visibility\, empowerment\, and joy while fostering the health of our community. We deserve to thrive visibly and take up space! Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with a day of empowerment\, fun\, wellness\, and self-care. \nWe thank the Chicago Department of Public Health for powering this event and supporting our community’s wellness journey.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/black-lgbtq-beach-day/
LOCATION:63rd Street Beach\, 60649
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Pride Fest is a two-day street festival on June 22-23\, 2024; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 30\, 2024). The 23rd annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life\, culture and community in  Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. \nPride Fest features live music on 3 stages\, a Youth Pride Space for teens\, best of Chicago drag performance\, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes\, dance exhibitions\, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus\, guest speakers and over 150 food and merchandise vendors \nA $15 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers\, and supports local non-profits & community programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/chicago-pride-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Northalsted Neighborhood\, Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
CATEGORIES:Community,Main,Pride Month
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DESCRIPTION:An evening event for the 21+ queer adult crowd and their friends to enjoy the zoo after-hours\, complete with animal chats\, DJ All The Way Kay\, drag performances throughout the night\, and multiple pop-up bars around the zoo.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/10230/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Zoo\, 60614
CATEGORIES:Community,Pride Month
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SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday\, June 30\, 2024 from W. Sheridan and N. Broadway in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood. \nFortune Feimster\, a beloved stand-up comedian\, writer\, and actor\, along with her wife Jax\, will lead the procession as Grand Marshals. \n“We are honored to be named the Grand Marshals for Chicago Pride\,” said Feimster. “Chicago holds a special place in our hearts—it’s home to a great comedy scene and home to the best audiences. It’s also where Jax and I first met nine years ago\, during Pride. As we celebrate our community and our anniversary\, it feels like a beautiful full-circle moment.” \nChicago activist and bar owner Art Johnston and his partner in life and business\, Jose “Pepe” Pena\, plus longtime LGBTQ+ activists\, community organizers and high-profile transgender couple Myles and Precious Brady-Davis are this year’s Community Grand Marshals. \nThe parade\, featuring 150 colorful entries\, will travel the 20-block parade route from Sheridan south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive. \nThis year’s theme is “Pride is Power”.
URL:https://pridechicago.org/event/53rd-annual-chicago-pride-parade-2024/
LOCATION:Pride Parade Start\, 3900 N Broadway\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Community,Main,Pride Month
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