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Monday, Aug 17 Tomorrow

1 event
17 AUG
6:00 PM

Queer Movie Monday

Festival Film Screening
Tickets

Monday, Aug 31

1 event
31 AUG
7:00 PM

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Festival
Tickets

Monday, Sep 7

2 events
7 SEP
5:00 PM

Saturday Lineup Market Days Chicago 2026

Elixir Lounge
Festival
Tickets
7 SEP
5:00 PM

Dan Slater (Market Days Weekend)

Elixir Lounge
Party Club Night Festival
Tickets

Wednesday, Sep 9

1 event
9 SEP
7:00 PM

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Festival
Tickets

Wednesday, Sep 16

2 events
16 SEP
7:00 PM

Reeling 2026 — Celebrating LGBTQ+ Stories From Around the World

International LGBTQ+ film festival showcasing global stories

Chicago Filmmakers
Festival Community
Tickets
16 SEP
7:00 PM

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival 2025

Chicago LGBTQ+ international film festival showcasing diverse films

Chicago Filmmakers
Festival Film Screening
Tickets

Sunday, Sep 27

1 event
27 SEP
7:00 PM

Chicago Pride Fest

Lakeview
Pride Festival Community

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