Trickery Chicago – this is a fun Magic show with a queer twist. Held in BoysTown on Halsted by Belmont, this is a great gay date night idea. It’s affordable, fun and available several nights a week. Aaron the magician is a delight.
Legacy Project Tour – the outdoor museum that highlights queer individuals from all walks of life is beautifully on display throughout Halsted in BoysTown. You can walk and read the biographies of many queer luminaries. Tours are also available upon request.
Chicago Pride Parade – the annual Chicago Pride Parade is a can’t miss event. If you’re in the city or a visitor, make sure to stop by anywhere along the route of the parade to pay respect and to join in on the festivities. The parade itself is loads of fun. Lots of floats and vendors make the rounds showcasing inclusivity, pride and history.
Pride Fest – this queer outdoor music festival takes place the weekend before Pride and hosts several music stages with various local and national musicians and bands. If you’re looking for a terribly good time, this fest is it. It has music, food and lots of queer peeps. Fun times.
Backlot Bash – a little something for the ladies for Pride month, the Backlot Bash is an outdoor fest in Andersonville that has great bands, lots of lesbians and fruity drinks. A lesbian hot spot to make new friends, meet someone or just dance with your besties.
Market Days – this is the grandaddy of queer outdoor fests in Chicago. It’s held in BoysTown every August. Here you will find awesome Chicago cover bands like Sixteen Candles, Too Much Molly and others. The fest has plenty of food and drinks throughout and there are photo ops also. A fun time for sure. Check their website for the full musical line up.
Big Gay Sal’s Pizza – this new Chicago LGBTQ+ owned pizzeria just opened up about a year ago and is already a local fave. Yummy pizza, drinks and an outdoor patio for Summer good times, make it a must visit while in Chicago.
Queer Stride – this group headed up by queer lady Yoly Redrum, is all about getting you to walk or run with other queer folk in the city. They host monthly walks/runs and have a nice turnout with their walks. Great way to get some exercise and meet other like minded ladies or gents. Follow them on IG, to get info on their upcoming walks/runs.
Sapphic Saturdays at Sidetrack – held last Sunday of the month at Sidetrack, this is a sweet dance party for lesbians and queer folks. Sapphic Saturdays features dancing, drag performances, special guests and a dedicated bar. Visit their IG for specific dates.