LGBTQ+ Events in Chicago
Upcoming gay events, parties and nights out
254 upcoming events
Oct 2026 – Sep 2027
This weekend
Friday, Oct 30 Tomorrow
30 events
10:00
TGIF Show Tunes
Sidetrack
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13:00
G
Gear Night @ The Museum
Gerber Hart Library & Archives
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13:00
Meet the Bar – October 30, 2026
Sidetrack
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13:00
Meet the Bar – October 30, 2026
lagbac.org
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14:00
NIGHTMARE ON QUEER STREET
Chicago Theater Works
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14:00
Are You Smarter Than a Drag Queen?
2Bears Tavern Uptown
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14:00
D
Diva Royale Show - Drag Queen Show Chicago
Primary Night Club
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14:00
Hot Ash Smokes
Jackhammer
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15:00
Sapphic Adventures: Halloween Costume Party
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15:00
Steamworks Chicago - Halloween Party
Steamworks Chicago
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15:00
30 Years of Horror: a very 1996 Halloween Weekend at Fathom - SCREAM
Fathom
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15:00
Q
Queer Open Mic
Eli Tea Bar
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16:00
Gay for Pay
The Lincoln Lodge
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16:00
Shine on Halsted Mondays
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16:00
Freshman 15
Hydrate
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16:00
GRRR: A Nightbear on Clark Street
Sofo
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16:00
Rough Trade
Jackhammer
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17:00
Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E!
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19:30
Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL 'Anything Goes
The Chicago Theatre
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Villains Halloween Ball + Drag Dinner
Kit Kat Lounge
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Dolloween: a Lesbian Halloween Party by Ladies Love Us
$22.15
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BRÜT Party - Chicago Halloween
$33
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Isis Muretech - Hydrate Nightclub
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Smartbar Halloween Party
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Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Bottomless Drag Brunch
Lark Restaurant & Bar
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Primal Howl
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LIPSTICK LOUNGE: VILLAIN ERA
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House of Couture Thursdays
Kit Kat Lounge
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Illusions The Drag Queen Show Chicago - Drag Queen Dinner - Chicago, IL
12
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TGIF Show Tunes
Sidetrack
›
13:00
G
Gear Night @ The Museum
Gerber Hart Library & Archives
›
13:00
Meet the Bar – October 30, 2026
Sidetrack
›
13:00
Meet the Bar – October 30, 2026
lagbac.org
›
14:00
NIGHTMARE ON QUEER STREET
Chicago Theater Works
›
14:00
Are You Smarter Than a Drag Queen?
2Bears Tavern Uptown
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14:00
D
Diva Royale Show - Drag Queen Show Chicago
Primary Night Club
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14:00
Hot Ash Smokes
Jackhammer
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15:00
Sapphic Adventures: Halloween Costume Party
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15:00
Steamworks Chicago - Halloween Party
Steamworks Chicago
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15:00
30 Years of Horror: a very 1996 Halloween Weekend at Fathom - SCREAM
Fathom
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15:00
Q
Queer Open Mic
Eli Tea Bar
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16:00
Gay for Pay
The Lincoln Lodge
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16:00
Shine on Halsted Mondays
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16:00
Freshman 15
Hydrate
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16:00
GRRR: A Nightbear on Clark Street
Sofo
›
16:00
Rough Trade
Jackhammer
›
17:00
Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E!
›
19:30
Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL 'Anything Goes
The Chicago Theatre
›
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Villains Halloween Ball + Drag Dinner
Kit Kat Lounge
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Dolloween: a Lesbian Halloween Party by Ladies Love Us
$22.15
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BRÜT Party - Chicago Halloween
$33
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Isis Muretech - Hydrate Nightclub
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Smartbar Halloween Party
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Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Bottomless Drag Brunch
Lark Restaurant & Bar
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Primal Howl
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LIPSTICK LOUNGE: VILLAIN ERA
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House of Couture Thursdays
Kit Kat Lounge
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Illusions The Drag Queen Show Chicago - Drag Queen Dinner - Chicago, IL
12
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Saturday, Oct 31 Saturday
17 events
7:00
Doggy Days
Sofo
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12:00
Sapphic Saturday
Sidetrack
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12:00
G
Gay Men Speed Dating | Chicago | Fancy a Go? | Singles Night
Recess
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13:00
Halloween Night at Dorothy with MobeeThicc
Dorothy
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14:00
Single Lesbians in the City
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14:30
The Swallow
$25
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15:00
F
FOR THE GIRLS
Level Sporting Club
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16:00
Chaos & Curiosities: A Halloween Carnival
Meeting House Tavern
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16:00
Halloween at The SoFo Tap
Sofo
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16:00
Draglicious
Hydrate
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17:00
On a Tuesday!
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17:00
C
COVEN - ONE HELL OF A HALLOWEEN PARTY
Theme House
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20:30
H
Halloween board games and scary movies!
a very queer spooky house
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Hallo-Queen!
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Luxuria After Dark
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Latin Day of the Dead Bottomless Drag Brunch
Lark Restaurant & Bar
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Queeriod 2.0 Drag Show
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Doggy Days
Sofo
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12:00
Sapphic Saturday
Sidetrack
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12:00
G
Gay Men Speed Dating | Chicago | Fancy a Go? | Singles Night
Recess
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13:00
Halloween Night at Dorothy with MobeeThicc
Dorothy
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14:00
Single Lesbians in the City
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14:30
The Swallow
$25
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15:00
F
FOR THE GIRLS
Level Sporting Club
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16:00
Chaos & Curiosities: A Halloween Carnival
Meeting House Tavern
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16:00
Halloween at The SoFo Tap
Sofo
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16:00
Draglicious
Hydrate
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17:00
On a Tuesday!
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17:00
C
COVEN - ONE HELL OF A HALLOWEEN PARTY
Theme House
›
20:30
H
Halloween board games and scary movies!
a very queer spooky house
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Hallo-Queen!
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Luxuria After Dark
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Latin Day of the Dead Bottomless Drag Brunch
Lark Restaurant & Bar
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Queeriod 2.0 Drag Show
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Sunday, Nov 1
16 events
5:00
Lesbian Singles Brunch at Turquoise Cafe 50+ November-Chicago
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8:00
Sunday Funday
Hydrate
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9:00
Sunday Afternoon Touche Event
$15
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10:00
Day of the Dead Tea Dance
ĒLA Nightclub
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11:00
The Sunday marTEAni Dance (Day Party)
Kit Kat Club
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12:00
Entre Mundos - a Día de Muertos experience
Dorothy
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14:00
Show Tunes Sundays
Sidetrack
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14:00
Sapphic Adventures: Comedy Show Night
Laugh Factory Chicago
$20
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15:00
Bearaoke
Sofo
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16:00
C
Chicago Create Connections Gay Speed Dating
RCW2+44 Chicago
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16:00
SKYN Sundays
Progress Bar
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16:00
C
Chicago Find Local Gay Verified Profiles
4000 S Bell Ave
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17:00
Snatched Wednesdays
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17:30
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LET’S MEDITATE @ SHAMBHALA CHICAGO!
Shambhala
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19:00
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Lesbian Singles Brunch at Turquoise Cafe 21-35 November-Chicago
Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant
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Weekday Specials
Kit Kat Lounge
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Lesbian Singles Brunch at Turquoise Cafe 50+ November-Chicago
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8:00
Sunday Funday
Hydrate
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9:00
Sunday Afternoon Touche Event
$15
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10:00
Day of the Dead Tea Dance
ĒLA Nightclub
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11:00
The Sunday marTEAni Dance (Day Party)
Kit Kat Club
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12:00
Entre Mundos - a Día de Muertos experience
Dorothy
›
14:00
Show Tunes Sundays
Sidetrack
›
14:00
Sapphic Adventures: Comedy Show Night
Laugh Factory Chicago
$20
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15:00
Bearaoke
Sofo
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16:00
C
Chicago Create Connections Gay Speed Dating
RCW2+44 Chicago
›
16:00
SKYN Sundays
Progress Bar
›
16:00
C
Chicago Find Local Gay Verified Profiles
4000 S Bell Ave
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17:00
Snatched Wednesdays
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17:30
L
LET’S MEDITATE @ SHAMBHALA CHICAGO!
Shambhala
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19:00
L
Lesbian Singles Brunch at Turquoise Cafe 21-35 November-Chicago
Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant
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Weekday Specials
Kit Kat Lounge
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Monday, Nov 2
14 events
11:00
Make Mondays Suck Less
Sofo
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11:00
TaskForce's Vogue School | Learn the Art of Ballroom
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services
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11:30
2026-2027 Mentorship Program Kickoff Event
lagbac.org
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13:00
Ace Grey Demi Speed Dating
Cafe Mustache
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13:30
Monday Night Trivia Nights at Fathom: Think or Swim Queer Drag Trivia
Fathom
Free entry
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13:30
A Strange Loop
About Face Theatre
$20
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14:00
Musical Mondays
Sidetrack
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14:00
Mondays are Ruff
Hydrate
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15:00
Shine on Halsted Mondays
Progress Bar
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16:00
Sunday After Dark
Hydrate
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16:00
FLOW Thursdays
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17:00
Serve! Vocal Edition - Karaoke
2Bears Tavern Uptown
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21:00
FREE MONDAY w/ Chocolate Labs / Tri-County Liquidators / Joe Glass / Rent Party
Empty Bottle
Free entry
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OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling
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Make Mondays Suck Less
Sofo
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11:00
TaskForce's Vogue School | Learn the Art of Ballroom
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services
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11:30
2026-2027 Mentorship Program Kickoff Event
lagbac.org
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13:00
Ace Grey Demi Speed Dating
Cafe Mustache
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13:30
Monday Night Trivia Nights at Fathom: Think or Swim Queer Drag Trivia
Fathom
Free entry
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13:30
A Strange Loop
About Face Theatre
$20
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14:00
Musical Mondays
Sidetrack
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14:00
Mondays are Ruff
Hydrate
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15:00
Shine on Halsted Mondays
Progress Bar
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16:00
Sunday After Dark
Hydrate
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16:00
FLOW Thursdays
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17:00
Serve! Vocal Edition - Karaoke
2Bears Tavern Uptown
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21:00
FREE MONDAY w/ Chocolate Labs / Tri-County Liquidators / Joe Glass / Rent Party
Empty Bottle
Free entry
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OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling
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Tuesday, Nov 3
10 events
3
NOV
11:00 AM
Taco Tuesday with Taylor's Tacos
Fathom
3
NOV
1:00 PM
Transgender Support Group Meeting
Community Hub
Community
Free entry
3
NOV
1:00 PM
Whisky Girl TRIVIA Monday Nights 7pm
6318 N Clark St
3
NOV
1:30 PM
A Quiet End
3
NOV
2:00 PM
King of Drag Watch Parties with Twinka Masala at Fathom!
Fathom
Drag
3
NOV
2:00 PM
Trivia Tuesday: Spiderman + Marvel Edition
Sidetrack
3
NOV
4:00 PM
On a Tuesday!
Progress Bar
3
NOV
4:00 PM
SKYN Sundays
3
NOV
7:00 PM
King of Drag: The Royal Tour
Bottom Lounge
Drag
Live Show
$45.26
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3
NOV
The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
Wednesday, Nov 4
12 events
10:00
Gear Happy Hour @ Chicago Eagle
Chicago Eagle
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11:30
S
Statewide Network Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services
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13:00
The Thoughtful Gay Man Chicago
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13:00
Trans Umbrella
2Bears Tavern Uptown
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13:30
A Strange Loop
About Face Theatre
$20
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14:00
German Fare
Charlie's Chicago
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14:00
Nerd Bear Trivia
Sofo
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15:00
Lip Service Karaoke
Jackhammer
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17:00
Snatched Wednesdays
Progress Bar
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19:00
Fall Into OBOB Series: The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher, Dana Alison Levy
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Mr. International Rubber (MIR30) – The Rubber Blowout Weekend
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Laughs on Tap 1st Thursday of the Month
Free entry
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Gear Happy Hour @ Chicago Eagle
Chicago Eagle
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11:30
S
Statewide Network Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services
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13:00
The Thoughtful Gay Man Chicago
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13:00
Trans Umbrella
2Bears Tavern Uptown
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13:30
A Strange Loop
About Face Theatre
$20
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14:00
German Fare
Charlie's Chicago
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14:00
Nerd Bear Trivia
Sofo
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15:00
Lip Service Karaoke
Jackhammer
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17:00
Snatched Wednesdays
Progress Bar
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19:00
Fall Into OBOB Series: The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher, Dana Alison Levy
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Mr. International Rubber (MIR30) – The Rubber Blowout Weekend
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Laughs on Tap 1st Thursday of the Month
Free entry
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Thursday, Nov 5
8 events
5
NOV
11:00 AM
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
5
NOV
11:00 AM
Neighborhood Night at 2Bears Tavern Uptown
2Bears Tavern Uptown
5
NOV
1:00 PM
The Traitors: New Blood Watch Parties at Fathom
Fathom
Community
5
NOV
1:00 PM
True Crime Drag Show 10/15
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
5
NOV
1:00 PM
You Are Here presents: FEAR
Dorothy
5
NOV
2:00 PM
Ladies Night
Club Escape
Club Night
5
NOV
2:30 PM
IBT's Divalicious • Thursday - 10/15
IBT's Bar + Food
5
NOV
4:00 PM
FLOW Thursdays
Progress BarFriday, Nov 6 Friday night
9 events
6
NOV
7:00 AM
Queer Therapist Network Training Seminar: "Steering Queer of Addiction
Center on Halsted
$120
6
NOV
11:00 AM
BQAC Sweet 16 Annual Fundraiser 2026 (In Person)
Meetup: Bisexual Queer Alliance Chicago - Meetup
Community
Free entry
W
6
NOV
12:00 PM
Women Making History Awards
F
6
NOV
1:30 PM
FUNHAÜS: The Great Spirit of Fun
Stars and Garters Theater
6
NOV
3:00 PM
The Kennel: Unleashed After Dark
Jackhammer
6
NOV
3:00 PM
Grrr - Chicago's Original Bear Night!
Sofo
6
NOV
4:00 PM
Dorothy Debuts ft. DJs Frances & halfmun
Dorothy
6
NOV
All day
LOAD
6
NOV
Queerchata Social: November 2026
Saturday, Nov 7 Saturday
10 events
Q
7
NOV
5:00 AM
queer quilting QUILT-A-THON!
Interfacing Studio
Free entry
7
NOV
5:00 AM
Divas Gone Wild Bottomless Drag Brunch
Lark Restaurant & Bar
7
NOV
7:00 AM
Dog Day Afternoon
Sidetrack
7
NOV
7:00 AM
Artist Talk: Karla Wong
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
7
NOV
7:30 AM
Illusions The Drag Brunch Chicago- Drag Queen Brunch Show Chicago
Illusions the Drag Queen Brunch Chicago
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7
NOV
8:00 AM
Living on the Edge 101 - Intro to Rough Body Play: Kink Klass w/ Master Leather Redux & raea
Gerber Hart Library & Archives
S
7
NOV
12:00 PM
Starlight Sapphic: Sip & Paint
The Dandy Crown
7
NOV
12:30 PM
Lavender Laugh Lounge (Sober Friendly, Queer Stand Up Comedy)
Loaves & Witches
Comedy
7
NOV
2:00 PM
House of Heroines: A Bollywood Diva Night
Dorothy
7
NOV
3:00 PM
Belly Up + Coat Drive
JackhammerSunday, Nov 8
7 events
8
NOV
6:00 AM
Sunday Funday - Free Hot Dogs
Sofo
8
NOV
8:00 AM
Sapphic Adventures: Craft Workshop - Pottery Painting
Color Me Mine
Community
Women / Sapphic
$30
8
NOV
8:00 AM
Author Talk and Discussion with Susan Stryker
Gerber/Hart Library
F
8
NOV
9:00 AM
Family of Women Book Group
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
8
NOV
10:00 AM
Strapped Presents: Sappho Bingo - But I'm a Cheerleader at Fathom
Fathom
8
NOV
12:00 PM
Fuzzed
Jackhammer
C
8
NOV
2:00 PM
Comedians That Are Gay
The Lincoln Lodge
Tuesday, Nov 10
5 events
10
NOV
12:00 PM
Trans/Enby Night: a night for trans & non-binary community + curiosity
Dorothy
O
10
NOV
1:00 PM
Offsite at Swedish American Musuem: Anxietyland by Gemma Correll
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
10
NOV
2:00 PM
Cumunion Twice Monthly 2nd Mondays & 3rd Friday
Steamworks Baths
10
NOV
2:00 PM
Cumunion
Steamworks Baths
10
NOV
All Things Beyoncé
Wednesday, Nov 11
5 events
C
11
NOV
1:00 PM
Chicago Gay Men Speed Dating | Singles Event | Fancy a Go?
Recess
11
NOV
1:00 PM
Knotty Nights - Bling It On! Diamond Harnesses - Bondage Class
Chicago Eagle
11
NOV
1:00 PM
Fat Notes: a fairytale cabaret
11
NOV
1:30 PM
Boy My Greatness
The Village Theater
$12
11
NOV
Constellation: Networking and Peer Support for Queer and Trans Business Owners
Thursday, Nov 12
6 events
12
NOV
1:00 PM
Pitch Your Peeps: QUEER Slide Deck Match Making Events @ Nobody's Darling
Nobody's Darling
$12.51
B
12
NOV
1:00 PM
Babes with Blades: KING LEAR
F
12
NOV
1:00 PM
F.E.K. Draw
Gerber Hart Library & Archives
I
12
NOV
2:30 PM
IMS: Chad Kouri & Ben Lamar Gay, Willis / Worthington /Naylor / Jesalva
Elastic Arts
12
NOV
All day
Furball
12
NOV
Starlight Sapphic x $luts Party: SPANKSGIVING PARTY
Friday, Nov 13 Friday night
12 events
12:00
Whiskey Girl Fridays
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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12:00
Q
Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Free entry
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13:00
2nd Friday evening Steamworks Bear Hump party
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13:00
Constellations
$25
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13:00
A
Artemis Singers Karaoke Fundraiser Party
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13:00
P
Performance | Lit & Luz Live Magazine Show
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15:00
S
Slumber Party
Buzzed By ZEA - Salon & Bar
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15:00
Furball Chicago - Friday the 13Th
Jackhammer
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CGMC Uncovered: Bids, Briefs & Burlesque
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Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market
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HUMP! Chicago: Pajama Party + Midnight Screening
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M
Mama's House: Messy Beaucoup
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Whiskey Girl Fridays
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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12:00
Q
Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Free entry
›
13:00
2nd Friday evening Steamworks Bear Hump party
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13:00
Constellations
$25
›
13:00
A
Artemis Singers Karaoke Fundraiser Party
›
13:00
P
Performance | Lit & Luz Live Magazine Show
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15:00
S
Slumber Party
Buzzed By ZEA - Salon & Bar
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15:00
Furball Chicago - Friday the 13Th
Jackhammer
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CGMC Uncovered: Bids, Briefs & Burlesque
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Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market
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HUMP! Chicago: Pajama Party + Midnight Screening
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M
Mama's House: Messy Beaucoup
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Saturday, Nov 14 Saturday
5 events
Sunday, Nov 15
3 eventsMonday, Nov 16
4 events
G
16
NOV
4:00 AM
Gay Ghosts Rogers Park (After Dark)
Clark/Devon
C
16
NOV
1:00 PM
Classics of Women's Literature Book Group
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
16
NOV
1:00 PM
Queer Movie Monday: Stud Life
Dorothy
16
NOV
9:00 PM
FREE MONDAY w/ Rent Control featuring Nonnie Parry / Twice Told Tale / Timelife / Tender Object System
Empty Bottle
Free entry
Tuesday, Nov 17
2 events
Wednesday, Nov 18
6 events
18
NOV
11:30 AM
Transgender Day of Remembrance – November 18, 2026
lagbac.org
18
NOV
12:00 PM
OutPro LGBTQ+ and Allies Networking on the Riverwalk - Chicago
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
18
NOV
12:00 PM
Undercover Wrestler
Sidetrack
18
NOV
1:00 PM
Sapphic Songwriter Series
18
NOV
Stronger Together: Awareness, Allyship, and Action
gendercool.org
18
NOV
All in for Public Health: PHIMC’s Fall Reception
Thursday, Nov 19
3 events
Friday, Nov 20 Friday night
4 events
Saturday, Nov 21 Saturday
7 events
21
NOV
6:00 AM
Singlet Saturday
Jackhammer
21
NOV
12:00 PM
Saturday Night Touche Event
Touche
S
21
NOV
1:00 PM
Sapphic Social at Level Sporting Club
21
NOV
1:00 PM
CODE Night
Chicago Eagle
21
NOV
3:00 PM
QTS: Farius' Queer Trance Party
Jackhammer
21
NOV
3:00 PM
POP’D! Vol. 12: Taylor Swift, The Eras Live On
Meeting House Tavern
21
NOV
Sapphic Cinema at Dorothy
18
Sunday, Nov 22
1 event
Wednesday, Nov 25
4 events
Thursday, Nov 26
1 eventFriday, Nov 27 Friday night
2 events
Saturday, Nov 28 Saturday
4 events
T
28
NOV
5:00 AM
Taylor and the Pop Girls Bottomless Drag Brunch
Kit Kat Club
28
NOV
7:00 AM
4th Saturday afternoon Steamworks Bear Hump party
Steamworks
T
28
NOV
9:00 AM
Tack N’ Tell: A Ponyplay Crafting Social & Skillshare
LRA Chicago
28
NOV
11:00 AM
Sapphic Saturday at Sidetracks
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Women / Sapphic
Free entry
