The Santa Speedo Run Northalsted returns Saturday, December 5, 2026, for its 15th year. Every dollar raised benefits Center on Halsted and the neighbors it serves across Chicagoland.
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.
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.
Experience OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the Chicago LGBTQ+ community.
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.
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.
Artemis Singers—Chicago’s 46-year-old, 60-singer-strong, all-volunteer lesbian feminist chorus—invites the community to a Fundraiser Karaoke Party!
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.
Lessons on Leadership and Advocacy from USCHA 2026
This September, I had the incredible opportunity to represent PRIDEChicago & Life Is Work at the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) in Anaheim, California, where my workshop, “Preserving Power: Building & Sustaining Trans Leadership in the HIV & Nonprofit Workforce,” was accepted for presentation.
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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…
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…
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.
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, has announced its slate of 2026 inductees.
Reeling Film Festival is the second longest-running LGBTQ+ Film Festival in the world! It’s hosted here in Chicago, September 17-September 27, showing over 80 queer feature films and shorts!
Dance for Life, which benefits the Chicago Dance Health Fund, is a one-night-only event showcasing the city’s variety of dance traditions and styles by bringing together professional dance companies and dancers from throughout Chicago, who unite to support their peers by generously donating their time, energy, and artistry.
Back by popular demand, the 6th Annual Summer Lake Cruise invites guests aboard the luxurious Anita Dee II for a three-hour evening excursion on Lake Michigan.
From its foundational ties to global LGBTQ+ history to its lively modern presence, Trikone Chicago is gearing up to turn the annual Chicago Pride Parade into an unforgettable floating dance party.
After a decade of fighting for equal representation, the local innovator prepares for his collective’s first-ever parade appearance.