LGBTQ+ Events in Chicago
Upcoming gay events, parties and nights out — 243 upcoming events · Sep 2026 – Jun 2027
This weekend
Monday, Sep 21 Today
5 events
Tuesday, Sep 22 Tomorrow
7 events
QUICKTRIX
🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly
Community
ChiPride Volunteering + RCS – Tuesday Night Pantry Goods Distribution
Community
Transgender Support Group Meeting
Community
Trivia Tuesday: Spiderman + Marvel Edition
Butch The Builder: A Care Cubby pop up
StoryStudio Chicago Queer Writers Prompt & Exchange
Wednesday, Sep 23
11 events
Statewide Network Meeting for LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults
IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy
Our Medicaid, Our Voice – Beyond the Data: Telling Our Stories, Shaping Our Future
Brave Space Alliance Open House
Community
Board Game Speed Dating for Gay Men at Uptown Taproom - Chicago
Reeling Film Fest: Meeting Marsha
Festival
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Chicago Viewing Party at Sidetrack
Party
Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka
Wednesday evening play party
Party
German Fare
Social Hour
Community
Thursday, Sep 24
18 events
3:00
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$20
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11:00
boyz night
Steamworks Baths
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12:00
Together We Thrive: An Evening With GenderCool
gendercool.org
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13:30
Bi+ Visibility Panel & Fundraiser
Matilda
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14:00
Gerber/Hart 45th Anniversary Gala
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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14:00
Adolescent Salvation
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$36
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14:00
Taylor Tomlinson: Actually, Nevermind Live in Conversation in Chicago
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$60
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14:00
The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L
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$25
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14:00
The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues
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$25
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14:00
Club Flamingo Thursdays featuring Greg Haus
Hydrate
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14:30
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$25
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14:30
Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle,” September 17 – November 8
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$50
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15:00
Ladies Night
Club Escape
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15:00
Bonnie's Last Flight
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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18:09
Chicago Optimistic Gay Pride Speed Dating
1401 S Leavitt St
Free entry
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20:00
Film: Trial of Hein | Reeling44 - Chicago's LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
Free entry
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Aladerri Film Fest 2026 – BLOCK # 10
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$17.85
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Andersonville Arts Weekend
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Free entry
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Friday, Sep 25
17 events
3:52
Chicago Gay Speed Dating for Age Groups
2542 W 45th St
Free entry
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11:00
Queer Crafting
Awakenings
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14:00
Reeling Film Fest: Shorts: W. L. W
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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14:00
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus: Rhythm and Blues
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$30
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14:00
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Chicago - Drag Queen Dinner - Chicago, IL
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Chicago IL
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14:30
SMILEY
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$25
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14:30
Blue Dress
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$25
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14:30
THE SWALLOW
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$25
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15:00
Queer Open Mic
Eli Tea Bar
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16:00
Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox
Dorothy
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16:00
Bearlesque Show
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16:00
Freshman 15
Hydrate
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La Cage aux Folles Bottomless Drag Brunch
kitkatchicago.com
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Dani Brasil - Hydrate Nightclub
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Horse Meat Disco at Smartbar
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Legally Blonde Bottomless Drag Brunch
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AIDS Run & Walk Chicago
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Saturday, Sep 26
14 events
5:00
ChiPride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach Event
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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6:00
13th Annual Beverly Art Walk
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Free entry
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8:00
4th Saturday afternoon Steamworks Bear Hump party
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10:00
LGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent Support Group (COH)
Free entry
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10:00
Sapphic Bar Crawl
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Free entry
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11:00
Reeling Film Fest: Shorts: Chosen Family
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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12:00
Sapphic Saturday
Sidetrack
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15:00
FOR THE GIRLS
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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16:00
DJ Feature: ACONST at Dorothy
Dorothy
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16:00
Draglicious Drag Revue
Hydrate
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17:08
Chicago Gay Speed Dating Verified Singles
2829 S Tripp Ave
Free entry
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Cherry on Top!
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Queen!
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Barbara Fest
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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Sunday, Sep 27
13 events
1:06
Chicago Gay Bosses Speed Dating Network
1235 W Lake St
Free entry
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8:30
Breaking the Cycle
Meetup: The Thoughtful Gay Man Chicago
Free entry
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9:00
Andersonville Fall Wine Walk
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$40
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9:00
NOH8 Photo Shoot in Chicago
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Free entry
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9:00
Sunday Funday
Hydrate
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11:00
Sunday FunGAY
The Hi-Lo
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13:00
CLOSED: Private Event
Dorothy
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13:00
Legacy Project Presents The Celluloid Closet
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$15
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13:45
Chicago Meet Gay Professionals Climbing Ranks
VFH4+PX Chicago
Free entry
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15:00
Show Tunes Sundays
Sidetrack
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17:00
Sunday After Dark
Hydrate
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17:00
Chicago Gay Men Matched by Vibe and Age
960 W 36th St
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17:30
LET’S MEDITATE @ SHAMBHALA CHICAGO!
Shambhala
Free entry
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Monday, Sep 28
4 events
Tuesday, Sep 29
6 events
Online
AIDS Foundation Chicago – Virtual Community Listening Sessions
Community
Meet IRL | Sapphic Speed Dating | Ages 30+
Women / Sapphic
Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency Film Screening
Film Screening
Gay for Pay
Queer Poetry Salon at Dorothy
September QUEER Polyam Karaoke - *Last Tuesday of the month*
Wednesday, Sep 30
5 events
Thursday, Oct 1
5 events
Friday, Oct 2
14 events
10:00
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 – 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$15
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13:00
FashionBar THE SHOWS: October 2026 - The Trans Media Fashion Show
Water Tower Place, Level 3
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14:00
Violet Ultra’s Le Voulez Boo
The Newport Theater
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14:00
Kate McKinnon Live in Conversation in Chicago
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$55
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14:30
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College
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$35
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14:30
LIVING QUEER MONTHLY – Latine Edition by LQM Team | Destinos 2026
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$12.51
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15:00
Dorothy's Second Annual: Homo Homecoming!
Dorothy
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15:30
Latina Comedy Festival Presents: The Queer AF Show
The Lincoln Lodge
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Deanne - Hydrate Nightclub
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American Horror Stories Bottomless Drag Brunch
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Let’s Go! Thursday: All Things Lollapalooza
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Movies in the Park(ing) Lot
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Showboys
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BYO Card Games + Mini Golf
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Saturday, Oct 3
16 events
4:00
Gerber/Hart Queer History Symposium
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$40
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5:00
OUT at CHM | South Side LGBTQIA+ Stories Trolley Tour
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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5:30
Chilli Pepper Honorary Street Sign Celebration
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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6:00
queer quilting studio (Saturday Morning Cohort)
Interfacing Studio
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6:00
Metro East Pride Festival
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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8:00
Dog Day Afternoon
Sidetrack
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9:00
String Quilting
1756 W Lunt Ave
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10:00
Sapphic in the City: a place to make WLW friends
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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11:00
Lesbian hang out night
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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13:00
Lesbian Social Club: Dear Summer Yacht Party
↳ Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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13:30
Lavender Laugh Lounge (Sober Friendly, Queer Stand Up Comedy)
Loaves & Witches
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14:30
The Witch Project
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
$25
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15:00
CHICAGO Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez LIVE 10/3
Dorothy
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15:00
Dorothy’s Second Annual: Homo Homecoming!
chicagosocialbutterflies.com
Free entry
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16:00
Starlight Sapphic: Pole Show
Meetup: Single Lesbians in the City
Free entry
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16:00
Dorothy Debuts ft. DJs th3m & Naughty G
Dorothy
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Sunday, Oct 4
5 events
P Ride with the Mayor, Plainfield’s Inaugural Community Bike Ride
Community
Jameson Pub to Pitch Bus Program East Route - Stars vs. Denver Summit FC
Imagining Collective Liberation: Why art matters for LGBTQ+ migrant rights
Community
Sunday Afternoon Touche Event
Adorned After Dark: a permanent jewelry pop up with Fang & Fae
Monday, Oct 5
1 event
Tuesday, Oct 6
2 events
Wednesday, Oct 7
3 events
Thursday, Oct 8
3 events
Friday, Oct 9
8 events
National Coming Out Day & New Music Celebration (#QueerCountry Bandwagon)
Festival
Whiskey Girl Fridays
Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market
Community
2nd Friday evening Steamworks Bear Hump party
Party
The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures,” October 9 – November 21
Community
DJ Feature: Ca$h Era at Dorothy
Club Night
Zombie Drag Queen Bottomless Drag Brunch
Drag
GNO - Only Come Alone!
Saturday, Oct 10
4 events
Sunday, Oct 11
3 events
Tuesday, Oct 13
1 event
Wednesday, Oct 14
3 events
Thursday, Oct 15
10 events
Statewide Network Meeting with Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois
Community
Create for a Cause: The Intersection of Health, Immigration, & Art as Advocacy
Community
Vogue for Good 2026
Community
Waitress
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit
Tin Drum Theatre Company Presents the Chicago Premiere, “A Dark Wood,” October 15 – November 1
Laughs on Tap 3rd Thursday of the Month
Men Having Babies 2026 Midwest Surrogacy...
Haunted Halsted
Death Becomes Her Drag Dinner
Drag
Friday, Oct 16
2 events
Saturday, Oct 17
9 events
Oct 17: OUT IN COLOR, An Intuit Art Museum Activation with playOUT!
Alternative Endings: The Watermelon Woman @ 30
Community
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Curves in Patchwork
Affinity’s Black Gold Casino Night: Harlem Nights in Chicago
Saturday Night Touche Event
CLOSED: Private Event
Sapphic Social at Level Sporting Club
Community
+1
Let's hang out with Chicago Lesbians Do Coffee and More
Little Miss Anthropes: All Drag Comedy Showcase
Drag
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Sunday, Oct 18
3 events
Monday, Oct 19
2 events
Tuesday, Oct 20
1 event
Thursday, Oct 22
3 events
Friday, Oct 23
4 events
Saturday, Oct 24
6 events
OUT at CHM | North Side LGBTQIA+ Stories Walking Tour
Live Show
Slow Burn: Sapphic Speed Dating - Spooky Edition
Women / Sapphic
Stories in Action: A Community Gathering with Migrant Support Collective
Community
HRC Chicago Annual Dinner: Woven in Color
Haunted Hollywood 4: Walk of Fame
Party
Illuminate Chicago
Party
