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Find your Pride at these Chicago events

Find your Pride at these Chicago events

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Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community has brought a lot to queer culture — from house music to drag showcases, which originated in the city’s famed gay clubs. This Pride Month, you and your crew can celebrate at parties, bar crawls, and all kinds of gatherings in Lakeview, Hyde Park, and beyond. Find your Pride at events in Chicago where you can show up and show off who you truly are.

Find your Pride at these Chicago events
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Find your Pride at these Chicago events
Find your Pride at these Chicago events

Find your Pride at these Chicago events

Collectie van Eventbrite

Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community has brought a lot to queer culture — from house music to drag showcases, which originated in the city’s famed gay clubs. This Pride Month, you and your crew can celebrate at parties, bar crawls, and all kinds of gatherings in Lakeview, Hyde Park, and beyond. Find your Pride at events in Chicago where you can show up and show off who you truly are.

The annual Out of the Office event celebrates Pride Month with an evening of networking. Show up to the Godfrey Hotel to support the affirmation of the LGBTQIA+ community in work environments while benefiting The Legacy Project’s curriculum for Illinois schools.

Witness your fierce and furry friends strut their stuff on the runway at this RuPaul-inspired doggy drag race. This glammed-out competition lets your pup show off while you enjoy drinks, food, a swag bag, and a dance party.

Here's a chance for Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community to dress their best and attend the prom that many missed out on. Entry is free — as is the photobooth — and there's Prom Punch for all in attendance to enjoy as you dance the night away.

Ready or not, here come two fabulous superstars to get you pumping with your poms as Pride kicks off in Chicago. You'll choose from over 50 routines inspired by gay artists and icons, plus organizers donate proceeds to the hyperlocal supportive service organization Chicago House.

Ivana Tequila Ritz hosts this freewheeling drag brunch that includes an entrée and bottomless mimosas during a two-hour seating. Bring plenty of singles so that your adoration can rain down on special guest performers Trinity and Youzia Beach.

Celebrate the creativity of artists that inspire and expand the tradition of Pride Month. A variety of vendors and a performance by Barbiefoot take centerstage, while attendees create their own zine and screen print before busting a move to DJs All The Way Kay and Alaska Jules.

You won't find a cuter way to kick off Pride Month. This restorative and relaxing yoga session with adorable and adoptable pups and kitties also features a photo booth, so you can snuggle with a potential new fur-ever friend in front of the camera.

Three LGBTQIA+ raconteurs from three different industries hit the OUTspoken stage for this June storytelling event, focusing on insights about their business and entrepreneurial backgrounds. Let their success stories inspire your own!

This Pride Month event at Defined Training invites guests to an inclusive workout session that is open to athletes of all levels. Non-gendered teams of two complete three workouts in 80 minutes as they sweat out the Friday and get ready for the weekend.

Head to the Magnificent Mile and splash dance the night away at InterContinental’s opulent indoor pool. Snag a cabana if you and your crew want the extra perks, or simply soak up the vibes, drinks, and sights as DJ Martin supplies the beats.

This annual skate party seeks to raise the visibility of Chicago’s vibrant Black LGBTQIA+ community on the roller rink and beyond. Show up and show off as the sounds of the summer keep you going all through the night.

Ignite Well-Being hosts this ecology class, which draws inspiration from the queer ethics of connection, community care, and social engagement. Improve your relationship with the Earth and gain knowledge about reciprocal care and attention.

All corners of queer culture should be celebrated during Pride Month, and this is the place for geeks and gamers to fly their flags. RPGs, trivia, miniatures painting, and escape room-style games are just some of the activities on offer at this inclusive soiree.

Rarely are circuses considered “intimate” but there are few performers like Raks Inferno, a world-class troupe filled with LGBTQIA+ performers. This cozy cabaret night celebrates Pride with circus artists, belly dancers, and dazzling dancers.

Double Clutch Brewing hosts this fabulous Pride brunch event, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Chicago Drag Story Hour. Expect tasty food and beverages, plus incredible performances from Coco Sho-Nell, Mrs Yuka Lyme, and host Muffy Fishbasket.

Two weeks before the big Chicago Pride Parade, this annual bar crawl celebrates diversity, color, and boldness in Northalsted. Every ticket benefits LGBTQIA+ nonprofits and past events have raised more than $35k for organizations.

The Lincoln Lodge’s drag comedy showcase returns just in time for Pride Month. With a hilarious blend of pageantry, drag performances, and misanthropic nihilism, you’ll be glad this show isn’t just a one-night stand.

An array of exhilarating pole dancers return to the Newport Theater to wow you with their athleticism and skill. Make it rain on some of Chicago’s most experienced and exotic artists at this one-night-only show that celebrates Pride Month.

One of Northalsted’s biggest Pride parties returns to the Kit Kat Lounge for a day-long celebration complete with DJs, an outdoor full bar, and a VIP dance patio. Avoid the crowds and dance your troubles away during one or both days of this weekend event.

Ali Clayton, the lesbian comedian and podcaster behind the upcoming album “Country Queer,” headlines the Lincoln Lodge, just in time for Pride Month. Expect charismatic tales of relatable sapphic experiences, delivered with a dash of Southern charm.

A night of fun, laughter, and connection awaits at Single N Minglin’s first Pride-focused event. Whoever you’re looking for, this is a great place to engage with them. The hosts will have icebreakers and surprises to keep participants engaged and on their toes.

Fleet Feet Lakeview teams up with running brand Brooks for this casual run and sign-making party. Guests can demo Brooks' Glycerin and Ghost shoe models before enjoying post-run treats and sitting down to create a color Pride Parade sign.

As the Pride Parade takes over Northalsted, Oak Park’s Kettlestrings Tavern serves up a delicious and outrageous drag brunch, with shows at 11am and 1:30pm. This sensational journey includes a mouthwatering meal, bottomless drinks, and a dazzling drag show.

They say don’t meet your heroes but whoever says that has never met their drag hero. Tickets for this Forest Park Pride celebration include a show plus a drag queen meet and greet — plus, bottomless mimosas and bellinis are included.

Burnham’s La Isla Bonita hosts this fashion brunch to honor the big Pride celebration across Chicagoland. With three DJs, an outside patio, and boisterous comedic hosts Flame Monroe and Trina Tru Luv, this party is sure to go off.

This carefully curated party takes over one of Chicago’s premier rooftops for a night of R&B, hip-hop, and twerk-tastic music. Show up to this inclusive event to feel seen, heard, valued, and as pretty as can be.

Just steps away from Chicago’s annual Pride Parade, this day party allows guests to soak up some sun or cool off on the massive outdoor patio in between sweaty dancing to sets from DJ Alex, DJ Ca$h Era, and Do Not Disturb.

Viral TikTok comedians Sureni Weerasekera and Sydney Stigerts bring their Hottier & Funnier tour to the Lincoln Lodge, blending unapologetic sarcasm with nuanced social commentary.

Close out Pride Month at The Promontory during this late-night rooftop party, which is usually one of the biggest Chicago Pride parties of the month. Trina TruLov hosts with DJs Darryl Garcon and 1st Lady TayLuv.

Black Chicagoans are invited to keep the Pride party going throughout the first week of July at this Black Pride festival featuring four nights of events, taking place at venues like the Promontory and Chicago's lakefront.

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