Halsted Market Days 2026

Rough Trade

Nick Stracener - Hydrate Nightclub

Let's hang with the Chicago Lesbians Do Coffee and More group

Casual Saturday (Recreational Ride)

Recreational Saturday ride during Madison Weekend, check Meetup for details.

queer quilting studio (Saturday Morning Cohort)

Four Saturday morning sessions of spacious studio time to progress your quilting projects. Supplies and individual instruction provided. WORKSHOP D...

Transilience: Chicago Trans Pride Festival

This joyous celebration of trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people of all ages and backgrounds on the North, South, and West sides of th...

Zara Larson vs Kim Petras Bottomless Drag Brunch

Dog Day

Bring your doggie and come grab a drink and treats.

Dog Day Afternoon

Bring your pup to play at Sidetrack. Dog-themed monthly afternoon event held the first Saturday of the month.

Kink Klass w/ Master Leather Redux & raea

An in-person event titled 'Kink Klass w/ Master Leather Redux & raea' focusing on 'Flogging 301 - Connecting with Energy'. The class explores using...

Darling, It's Happy Hour!

Join us for happy hour at Nobody's Darling.

Copy of Starlight Sapphic: Matchmaking @ Logan Arcade

Joliet PrideFest

The annual Joliet Pride Festival lights up Bicentennial Park each September with live music, drag, food and more.

Gaylight Savings Time

Dorothy's is now open on Friday & Saturday nights until 2am. Make us a part of your sapphic, queer, gay weekends.

Dorothy Debut DJs

A cover-free dance night featuring two DJs who have never played at Dorothy before. This can be a mix of folks brand new to DJing or seasoned playe...

Friday Night Lights

An amazing night with our cast - Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, Kara Mel D’Ville, Allura The Doll, Angelíca Grace, Anya K Thunderkat, Kenya J Sanchez, ...

Sabrina Wu

Sabrina Wu is a New York based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy JOY RIDE, from exec...

Draglicious Drag Revue

Weekly drag revue at Hydrate on Saturday nights featuring performances by Mimi Marks, Khloe Park, Serena Fierce, and Veronica Pop.

Glicious

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jadethirlwall Video Dance Party

Lolla Weekend Afters AND After Afters ALL Weekend LollaLong at Roscoe’s!

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

& Juliet (Chicago)

Pickleball (Sunday) - Fall 2026

Doubles Ladder Format pickleball league at James Park starting in Fall 2026.

Zara Larson vs Kim Petras Bottomless Drag Brunch

Saturday Drag Brunch

Roscoe's Drag Brunch hosted by Batty Davis! Seatings at 12PM & 2PM. Serving brunch with a side of divalicious drag. $50 Bottomless Mimosas Bubbles ...

Sidetrack Sunday Funday

Sunday event at Sidetrack featuring show tunes from 3PM to 9PM in the Main, Cherry, and North Bars, with party music all day in the Glass, Side, Ba...

Sunday Afternoon Touche Event

Darling, It's Happy Hour!

Join us for happy hour at Nobody's Darling.

Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party

Be here EVERY FRIDAY for the Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party with our hosts Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, and Kara Mel D’Ville!...

Show Tunes Sundays

A singalong event focused on musical theater show tunes.

Gaylight Savings Time

Dorothy's is now open on Friday & Saturday nights until 2am. Make us a part of your sapphic, queer, gay weekends.

Sunday Funday After Dark Dance Party

Sunday Funday After Dark dance party featuring show tunes until 2am. SideTrack branding appears on the poster, with Hornitos also shown.

Friday Night Lights

Another amazing night with our cast - Allura The Doll, Angelíca Grace, Anya K Thunderkat, Kara Mel D’Ville, Kenya J Sanchez, Keri Traid, Kimberly S...

ZARA LARSSON Video Dance Party

Lolla Weekend Afters AND After Afters ALL Weekend LollaLong at Roscoe’s!

tatemcrae Video Dance Party

Lolla Weekend Afters AND After Afters ALL Weekend LollaLong at Roscoe’s!

Sunday After Dark

Every Sunday night after 10 pm, Hydrate welcomes a mix of throwbacks, hip hop, and today’s hottest hits. No cover. Featuring VJ George G. Join us f...

LET’S MEDITATE @ SHAMBHALA CHICAGO!

\*\*PLEASE JOIN OUR LGBTQ MEDITATION Queer Dharma is a weekly meditation group where LGBTQIA+ people can form a non-judgmental community while deep...

Action Camp

A five-day retreat for LGBTQ+ teens and allies to be their authentic selves, commune with nature and each other, develop activism skills, and have ...

Dog Day

Celebrate July 4, at Sidetrack Chicago! Get Sidetrack’d the 1st Saturday of each month for our playdate with the pups from 1-5pm. Bring your pooch ...

Ace Grey Demi Speed Dating

Musical Mondays

A singalong event focused on musical theater show tunes.

Racist Chris on Mondays

A weekly event on Mondays that is described negatively by a reviewer.

Feel Good Fridayz: TQ

Enjoy a Feel Good Fridayz event with DJ TQ at Nobody's Darling.

Ariana United Center Night 1 After Party

Sidetrack celebrates All Things Ariana Grande! Don’t miss any of our special Ariana events coming up as she releases her new album Petal on 7/31 an...

Ariana Grande Night 1 After Party

After party for Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour stop in Chicago. Poster reads: 'Monday August 3', 'Ariana Grande', 'Night 1 After Party', and...

After Ari

Post Concert Dance Party & Sing-A-Long

Hall of the Elders, Wyvern, Rose of Demise, Alenia

Office Hours with BSA CEO Nikki Patin

Join Brave Space CEO Nikki Patin for Office Hours. These office hours sessions will give BSA community members the chance to chat with our CEO open...

Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo

Join us EVERY Wednesday for Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo hosted by Kimberly Summer.

Sapphira

City Winery Chicago Presents Sapphira Cristál live on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:30 PM! Comedian and host Sapphira Cristál—runner-up and Miss Congen...

Trivia Tuesday: Ariana Edition

Sidetrack celebrates All Things Ariana Grande! Don’t miss any of our special Ariana events coming up as she releases her new album Petal on 7/31 an...

Transexual Menace | Free Film Screening

Rosa von Praunheim's documentary explores the burgeoning trans rights movement in 1990s America. ***Dir. Rosa von Praunheim*** ***Germany, 1996, 75...

Roscoe's Drag Race 2026

Roscoe's Drag Race 2026 hosted by Kara Mel D’Ville & Ari Gato along with Hunter & Mark! Who will win this week’s competition and secure their spot ...

Weekly Morning Storytime!

Join us for Weekly Morning Storytime at Women & Children First in Chicago. Doors open at 10:15 a.m., and the program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 ...

Gear Happy Hour @ Chicago Eagle

Join us at Gear Happy Hour at the Chicago Eagle every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Stay afterwards from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM for special Kink C...

Press Play: a queer listening party at Fathom

German Fare

Enjoy traditional German cuisine at Charlie's Chicago on Wednesdays.

Roscoe’s Drag Race

Roscoe’s Drag Race 2026! Hosted by Kara Mel D’Ville & Ari Gato along with the Kara Krew’s Mark & Hunter!

After Ari

Post Concert Dance Party & Sing-A-Long

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

Social Hour

*We Are Building Friendships & Community… Near & Far* **Join our growing circle of friends for our weekly Chat & Check-in** ***\*Link sent to your ...

Sidetrack Fast Pass for Market Days

Fast pass for Sidetrack during Market Days. Skip the line and get to the party faster. Passes are valid Thursday, August 6 through Monday, August 1...

boyz night

TGNCH Equity Leadership Program Community Event

The Community Health Equity Leadership Advisors (CHELA) Program is a leadership program for creating a gender-affirming healthcare training for med...

CHELA Program Informational Session

Join us as a member of the Community Health Equity Leadership Advisors (CHELA) Program! Members of this program will share their voice and experien...

Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo

Join us EVERY Wednesday for Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo hosted by Kimberly Summer.

Ladies Night

Thursdays are ladies' night, drawing a specific crowd with hip hop, R&B, and house music.

Market Days Men's Room Glow Party

Sidetrack celebrates All Things Ariana Grande! Don’t miss any of our special Ariana events coming up as she releases her new album Petal on 7/31 an...

After Ari

QUEER Polyam Cocktails - 1st Thurs of the Month

Market Days Friday - Chicago Eagle

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

MEAT Market Days XXL

Brut

Beefbox

Dads of Love: Day Party

Primal

Hydrate Nightclub Market Days 2026 Weekend

The Eras Tour (Drag Version) Chicago 8/7 - FRIDAY EVENING

The Doll House Drag Dinner: Chicago Market Days Weekend

THE WHITE PARTY - DJ GLORIA & CLANDESTINA CHICAGO

Spawning Season: An Experiment in Queer Parenthood by Joseph Osmundson

Hot Ash Smokes

Join LA&M every Friday for a cigar and socializing at Jackhammer. Bring your own cigar or purchase one for $10. New to cigars? Staff will help you ...

2nd Friday evening Steamworks Bear Hump party

Fortune Feimster

Gametime is offering theater tickets to Fortune Feimster at Overture Center in Madison, WI

Werkin Girls Drag Queen Show Chicago-An Unforgettable Drag Show Experience

Market Nights with Lesbian Social Club

Margaret Cho

Eli Young Band live at Hollywood Casino on Fri, Oct 23, 2026 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Ariana United Center Night 3 After Party

Sidetrack celebrates All Things Ariana Grande! Don’t miss any of our special Ariana events coming up as she releases her new album Petal on 7/31 an...

Market Days Chicago: Pink PUSSSY RAVE 2026

Market Days Saturday - Chicago Eagle

Market Days Weekend

Community event with vendors, entertainment, and festivities in August.

2026 Pride on the Pitch - Soccer Tournament

A summer soccer tournament with multiple divisions including competitive, recreational, and women's plus.

Market Slayz

Hosted by Batty Davis & Kara Mel D’Ville featuring Onya Nurve, Lexi, Vanessa Vanjie, Juicy Love Dion, and Athena Dion! VIP Passes are on sale now t...

2026 Pride on the Pitch - Competitive Division

The event is part of the Pride on the Pitch series, focusing on competitive sports divisions. It is scheduled for August 8, 2026, in Toronto. Speci...

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

CircuitMOM Magic Queendom

Load

Super Market Party

Luxuria After Dark

Slow Burn: Sapphic Speed Dating

LGBTQ Entrepreneur Morning Meet Up

Market Days 2026 "Hot Girl Summer" Bottomless Drag Brunch

Roscoe's Drag Brunch

Roscoe’s is serving you brunch with a side of divalicious drag EVERY Saturday with our $50 Bottomless Mimosas Bubbles & Brunch Package! À La Carte ...

Slow Burn: Gay Men's Speed Dating

Hot Dawgs & Mascara: A Drag Show at Devil Dawgs

Starlight Sapphic: Coffee & Crafts

Goblin Market's Queer Horror Book Club

Market Days Meet & Greet with Dorinda Medley

Meet & Greet opportunity with Dorinda Medley, followed by an appearance on the Sidetrack Stage. Sidetrack Fast Pass holders will get priority line ...

Sidetrack Market Days

A vibrant event featuring drag performances, games, and meet & greet sessions with popular drag queens.

Market Days Drag & Games with Boy J and Veronica Pop

Drag & Games with Boy J and Veronica Pop.

Friday Night Lights

An amazing night with our cast - Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, Kara Mel D’Ville, Allura The Doll, Angelíca Grace, Anya K Thunderkat, Kenya J Sanchez, ...

Sabrina Wu

Sabrina Wu is a New York based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy JOY RIDE, from exec...

Book Club: All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert

Come discuss the themes of this lgbtq+ book with your lgbtq+ friends! All the Way to the River: Love, Loss and Liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert In...

Ascension: A Higher State of Sound

Queen: Market Daze

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

CircuitMOM Air: Take Flight

Market Days Sunday - Chicago Eagle

After Spell

Upcoming 9 Pin No-Tap Tournament

A scheduled 9 Pin No-Tap Tournament at Waveland Bowl, with registration at 8:30am and bowling at 9:00am.

Chicago, IL - Drag Brunch @ Punch Bowl Social

LOBO Lesbian Lunch

Saturday Drag Brunch

Roscoe's Drag Brunch hosted by Batty Davis! Seatings at 12PM & 2PM. Serving brunch with a side of divalicious drag. $50 Bottomless Mimosas Bubbles ...

Market Days Meet & Greet with Plane Jane

Meet & Greet opportunity with Plane Jane, followed by an appearance on the Sidetrack Stage. Sidetrack Fast Pass holders will get priority line access.

Market Days Drag & Games with Sasha Love Queen and Amber Valentine

Drag & Games with Sasha Love Queen and Amber Valentine.

Jameson Pub to Pitch Bus Program East Route - Stars vs. Bay FC

In Person - Open Forum

We're finally going to have an in person meeting. I apologize to those out of the area who are not able to join in. If you want me to also set up a...

Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party

Be here EVERY FRIDAY for the Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party with our hosts Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, and Kara Mel D’Ville!...

Friday Night Lights

Another amazing night with our cast - Allura The Doll, Angelíca Grace, Anya K Thunderkat, Kara Mel D’Ville, Kenya J Sanchez, Keri Traid, Kimberly S...

Galaxia: Temple

Musical Monday

Sing-along at show tunes every Monday from 8 PM to 2 AM.

Let's discuss "EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM WILL SOMEDAY BE DEAD" + dinner at Wilde

Gilda, a twenty-something, atheist, animal-loving lesbian, cannot stop ruminating about death. Desperate for relief from her panicky mind and alien...

Tuesdays on the Terrace

Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo

Join us EVERY Wednesday for Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo hosted by Kimberly Summer.

Trivia Tuesday: Hilary Duff + Disney Stars Edition

A themed Trivia Tuesday event focused on Hilary Duff and Disney stars.

Trivia Tuesday: Spiderman + Marvel Edition

A Trivia Tuesday event featuring a Spiderman and Marvel themed edition.

Cumunion

Roscoe's Drag Race 2026

Roscoe's Drag Race 2026 hosted by Kara Mel D’Ville & Ari Gato along with Hunter & Mark! Who will win this week’s competition and secure their spot ...

After Ari

Post Concert Dance Party & Sing-A-Long

Post Concert

Dance party & sing-a-long with $6 Eternal Sunshine Margaritas.

Gear Happy Hour @ Chicago Eagle

Join us at Gear Happy Hour at the Chicago Eagle every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Stay afterwards from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM for special Kink C...

Knotty Nights - Bondage Class

Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for Knotty Nights Bondage class! The event takes place from 19:00 to 20:30 at the Chicago Eagle, located a...

Roscoe’s Drag Race

Roscoe’s Drag Race 2026! Hosted by Kara Mel D’Ville & Ari Gato along with the Kara Krew’s Mark & Hunter!

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

TRANSGIRLS CHICAGO MONTHLY RETURNS THURSDAY AUGUST 13 8p-2:30a

Meet IRL | Bookstore Speed Dating | Queer Women Ages 28+

Mindfulness Meditation: Queer Edition

Pitch Your Peeps: QUEER Slide Deck Match Making Events @ Nobody's Darling

F.E.K. Draw

Join us on August 13, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 at Gerber Hart Library & Archives for the monthly F.E.K. Draw studio drawing class. Participants ca...

Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo

Join us EVERY Wednesday for Roscoe’s Dinner & Disney Musical Bingo hosted by Kimberly Summer.

Big Thief with Ben LaMar Gay - Somersault Slide 360 Tour

Over the last decade, Big Thief has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting live bands of their generation. Composed of songwriter Adriann...

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

Whiskey Girl Fridays

GAY Soul Food (Chicago)

Hot Ash Smokes

Join LA&M every Friday for a cigar and socializing at Jackhammer. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM every Friday, starting August 14, 2026. A...

Babes with Blades: yo. ho.

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

Let's hang with the Chicago Lesbians Do Coffee and More group

queer quilting studio (Saturday Morning Cohort)

The Hoe Down Bottomless Drag Brunch

Chicago the Musical Bottomless Drag Brunch

Roscoe's Drag Brunch

Roscoe’s is serving you brunch with a side of divalicious drag EVERY Saturday with our $50 Bottomless Mimosas Bubbles & Brunch Package! À La Carte ...

Chicago Queer History Walking Tours: Sex and Rebellion

queer quilting Patch Camp

CMSA 2026 Annual Party

Annual party hosted by CMSA.

Saturday Night Touche Event

Sapphic Social at Level Sporting Club

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

ChiPride Volunteering + Nourishing Hope

Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers on August 16, 2025, from 09:00 to 11:30 am CDT at Nourishing Hope in Chicago to help pack home delivery bags/...

Saturday Drag Brunch

Roscoe's Drag Brunch hosted by Batty Davis! Seatings at 12PM & 2PM. Serving brunch with a side of divalicious drag. $50 Bottomless Mimosas Bubbles ...

Anatomy of a Suicide

Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party

Be here EVERY FRIDAY for the Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 Viewing Party with our hosts Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, and Kara Mel D’Ville!...

Queer Sober Social @ Eli Tea Bar!

Join our \~dynamic\~ Sober Queer Community **in real life** for our monthly meet-up at Eli Tea Bar in Andersonville every *third* Sunday of the mon...

Friday Night Lights

Another amazing night with our cast - Allura The Doll, Angelíca Grace, Anya K Thunderkat, Kara Mel D’Ville, Kenya J Sanchez, Keri Traid, Kimberly S...