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Ruth Page TheatreRuth Page Theatre

Lifeline TheatreLifeline Theatre

Merle Reskin Theatre DePaul UniversityMerle Reskin Theatre DePaul University

The SoFo TapThe SoFo Tap

The Station HouseThe Station House

Theatre and Interpretation Center of Northwestern UniversityTheatre and Interpretation Center of Northwestern University

Roscoe'sRoscoe's

The Arc Theatre at Chemically Imbalanced TheatreThe Arc Theatre at Chemically Imbalanced Theatre

Progress BarProgress Bar

HydrateHydrate

Blue Man Group at Briar Street TheatreBlue Man Group at Briar Street Theatre

Jimmez & Co.Jimmez & Co.

Sound BarSound Bar

Writers Theatre at Books On VernonWriters Theatre at Books On Vernon

SteamworksSteamworks

Oracle Productions at Oracle TheatreOracle Productions at Oracle Theatre

Mussetter-Struble Theater at Northwestern UniviversityMussetter-Struble Theater at Northwestern Univiversity

SidetrackSidetrack

Lookingglass Theatre CompanyLookingglass Theatre Company

Chemically Imbalanced ComedyChemically Imbalanced Comedy



  UPCOMING GAY & LESBIAN EVENTS
Thursday, Mar 21
Transformers, Parents of Trans Folx Social gathering group for parents of trans folx third Thursday of every month. RSVP to Luke Fomesberg LRomesberg@centeronhalsted.org  6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org

Kara Swisher: A Tech Love Story Award-winning journalist Kara Swisher takes the Chicago Humanities stage for a conversation on the global power of the tech industry, and how to solve problems not create them.  7:00pm - 8:00pm   First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple  Tickets: First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple



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Friday, Mar 22
World After This One Movement and spoken word performance by interdisciplinary artist Benji Hart, will take place across three weekends at three separate Chicago venues. Followed by a talkback. Free. RSVP.   8:00pm   Escuelita Bombera de Corazón, 3505 W North Ave.  Tickets: https://cart.steppenwolf.org


Sunday, Mar 24
Andersonville Inside Sidewalk Sale Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. Times vary with business hours. Participating businesses and details coming soon! visit.   9:00am - 9:00pm   Various locations  https://andersonville.org/events/insidewalk-sale/

Sustaining Heartland Alliance Health Benefit "Need Has No Season" honoring Lori Cannon, legendary HIV/AIDS activist who helped found ACT UP Chicago and pioneered our city's contributions to the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Also sharing gratitude to Ed Stellon for his 32-year contribution to Heartland Alliance Health. $200   1:00pm - 4:00pm   The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel  160 E Pearson St Chicago  https://www.heartlandalliance.org

Shakespeare's R & J All-female cast. Though Joe Calarco's reimagining of Romeo and Juliet. Previews through Feb. 25 and run through March 24   7:30pm   Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway  Tickets: http://www.pridearts.org

Queen! Featuring Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, IamBrandon. Hosted by Lucy Stoole, Nico with guest hosts Miss Toto and New Yorker JayKay (recently on "Dragula") 21 and over   10:00pm   smartbar 3730 N. Clark St.  Tickets: https:///www.etix.com/ticket/v/4876/www.smartbarchicago.com

Women & Children First monthly Drag Story Hour Celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Fourth Sunday of every month. For everyone 2 and up. Preregistration at link required.   10:30pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-monthly-drag-story-hour-february-tickets-814355598517?aff=oddtdtcreator


Monday, Mar 25
50th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Non-Equity Theater Recognizing excellence in Chicago-area theatrical productions and theater communities  Time:TBA   Park West Chicago  322 W Armitage Ave Chicago  http://www.jeffawards.org


Wednesday, Mar 27
Mr & Miss Chicago Continental Continental Pageantry system is the most prestigious pageant in the art of drag and entertainment. Nationals will be held Labor Day Weekend 2024 here in Chicago at the Riviera Theater. Schedule to come  Time:TBA   Baton Show Lounge  4713 N. Broadway Chicago  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161054563623209&set=a.448321528208



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Thursday, Mar 28
Susan Werner with King Margo Well known, innovative songwriter, folk and a range of genres.   7:30pm   City Winery Chicago  1200 W Randolph St Chicago  Tickets: https://citywinery.com/chicago/events/susan-werner-w-king-margo-gszkna?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CHIAnnounceTeaser121223


Friday, Mar 29
The Good, world premier What is good? Magnus sings her way through this dilemma. World premiere created and performed by Jenny Magnus, Founding Co-Artistic Director. $20  8:00pm   Chicago Dramatists Theatre  1105 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago  Tickets: https://curioustheatrebranch.com/

Life Is Work, Trans Health and Wellness Summit Promoting health, wellness, and advocacy within our trans community. Early registration open  9:30pm - 5:30pm   UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd  https://sprgthaw.splashthat.com


Saturday, Mar 30
Bisexual Friends at "Bi/Queer Discussion Group Every last Saturday of the month  3:00pm - 5:00pm   Online  https://www.meetup.com/chicago-bisexual-queer-meetup/events/292246038/?action=rsvp&refund_policy=true&fromEmail=292246038&_af=event&_af_eid=292246038&response=3

3rd Annual Windy City Trans Visibility Pageant Glamour, elegance, and empowerment brought to you by Life is Work   6:00pm - 11:00pm   The Kehrein Center for the Arts  Tickets: https://windytransvisibilitypage.splashthat.com/?fbclid=IwAR1q__ECAPDJDz8DFpEPx9yniFSs8P7REzDzPcsrU0qWBQZvRs2C7ItL3nQ


Tuesday, Apr 2
OUTspoken First Tuesday of each mont storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. Typically six storytellers and an intermission. Doors open 6 p.m.   7:00pm - 9:00pm   Sidetrack  3349 N Halsted St Chicago  http://https://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/



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Friday, Apr 5
Art by Women and Gender Non-Conforming Artists Paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, collage through May 19, 2024  12:00pm - 2:00pm   Devonshire Cultural Center 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie  http://www.anatomicallycorrect.org


Wednesday, Apr 17
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown. Are You In Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham. Revelations by Alvin Ailey  7:30pm   Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr.  https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors


Thursday, Apr 18
Transformers, Parents of Trans Folx Social gathering group for parents of trans folx third Thursday of every month. RSVP to Luke Fomesberg LRomesberg@centeronhalsted.org  6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org

Courage in Community: Gerber/Hart's 2024 Spring Soiree Join the Board, staff and volunteers to celebrate the courage of the LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago and the Midwest.  7:00pm - 10:00pm   Sidetrack  3349 N Halsted St Chicago  https://www.gerberhart.org/2024springbenefit/

Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey Including Excerpts from Memoria, Night Creature, Pas de Duke, Masekela Langage, Opus McShann, Love Songs, For 'Bird' - With Love and Reflections in D   7:30pm   Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr.  Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors


Friday, Apr 19
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Program B: All New. Me, Myself, and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish (Midwest Premiere)Solo by Hans van Manen. Following The Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King. CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner (Midwest Premiere)  7:30pm   Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr.  Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Program B: All New. Me, Myself, and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish (Midwest Premiere)Solo by Hans van Manen. Following The Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King. CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner (Midwest Premiere)  7:30pm   Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr.  Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors



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Saturday, Apr 20
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Program B: All New. Me, Myself, and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish (Midwest Premiere)Solo by Hans van Manen. Following The Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King. CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner (Midwest Premiere)  1:30pm   Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr.  Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors

Human First Gala 6 pm Cocktail reception, 7 pm dinner and program. More info to come. Questions to sostrowski@centeronhalsted.org The Geraghty 2520 South Hoyne Ave.   6:00pm   The Geraghty 2520 South Hoyne Ave.  http://centeronhalsted.org

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown. Are You In Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham. Revelations by Alvin Ailey  7:30pm   Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr.  https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors


Sunday, Apr 21
Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey Including Excerpts from Memoria, Night Creature, Pas de Duke, Masekela Langage, Opus McShann, Love Songs, For 'Bird' - With Love and Reflections in D   3:30pm   Auditorim Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr.  Tickets: https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-2023/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=E-Flyer&utm_campaign=Ailey+Ambassadors


Friday, Apr 26
Patricia Barber Jazz performance to benefit The School of American Music  7:00pm   The Acorn Theater  107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49107  Tickets: https://www.acornlive.org/events/patricia-barber-4-26-24/


Saturday, Apr 27
Bisexual Friends at "Bi/Queer Discussion Group Every last Saturday of the month  3:00pm - 5:00pm   Online  https://www.meetup.com/chicago-bisexual-queer-meetup/events/292246038/?action=rsvp&refund_policy=true&fromEmail=292246038&_af=event&_af_eid=292246038&response=3

The Good, world premier What is good? Magnus sings her way through this dilemma. World premiere created and performed by Jenny Magnus, Founding Co-Artistic Director. $20  8:00pm   Chicago Dramatists Theatre  1105 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago  Tickets: https://curioustheatrebranch.com/



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Sunday, Apr 28
Women & Children First monthly Drag Story Hour Celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Fourth Sunday of every month. For everyone 2 and up. Preregistration at link required.   10:30pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-monthly-drag-story-hour-february-tickets-814355598517?aff=oddtdtcreator


Thursday, May 2
Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical An insane homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate (Annie, Oliver!, Les Miz, Sweeney Todd. Through June 16  4:00pm   Chopin Theatre  1543 W Division St Chicago  http://handbagproductions.org


Sunday, May 5
Chicago House Spring Brunch & Fashion Show More information to come  12:00pm   Harold Washington Public Library  400 S State Chicago  http://chicagohouse.org


Tuesday, May 7
OUTspoken First Tuesday of each mont storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. Typically six storytellers and an intermission. Doors open 6 p.m.   7:00pm - 9:00pm   Sidetrack  3349 N Halsted St Chicago  https://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/



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Friday, May 10
Lambda Legal's Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.   6:30pm - 10:30pm   Art Institute of Chicago, Modern Wing  Tickets: https://give.onelambdalegal.com/event/2024-bon-foster-civil-rights-celebration/e539975


Thursday, May 16
Transformers, Parents of Trans Folx Social gathering group for parents of trans folx third Thursday of every month. RSVP to Luke Fomesberg LRomesberg@centeronhalsted.org  6:30pm   Center on Halsted  3656 N Halsted Chicago  http://centeronhalsted.org


Friday, May 17
Art by Women and Gender Non-Conforming Artists Paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, collage through May 19, 2024  12:00pm - 2:00pm   Devonshire Cultural Center 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie  http://www.anatomicallycorrect.org


Saturday, May 18
Who's That Girl? Drag Revue Fundraiser returns From 1995 to 2005, an extravagant Las Vegas Revue style variety show. Returning with a nod to the nostalgic early days of "female impersonation" and a celebration of drag today. Benefits Howard Brown Health Center  7:30pm   Park West Chicago  322 W Armitage Ave Chicago  Tickets: https://donate.howardbrown.org/event/whos-that-girl/e544436



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Sunday, May 26
Women & Children First monthly Drag Story Hour Celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Fourth Sunday of every month. For everyone 2 and up. Preregistration at link required.   10:30pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-monthly-drag-story-hour-february-tickets-814355598517?aff=oddtdtcreator


Friday, May 31
GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women  12:00pm   The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI  (269) 857-1401  Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/


Saturday, Jun 1
GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women  12:00pm   The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI  (269) 857-1401  Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/


Sunday, Jun 2
GoGirl Saugatuck DJs, music, workshops, variety show, hundreds of women  12:00pm   The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI  (269) 857-1401  Tickets: https://gogirlsaugatuck.com/



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Thursday, Jun 20
48th National Women's Music Festival Through June 23, 2024. More information to come.   Time:TBA   Madison Marriott West Hotel & Conference Center, Madison, WI  https://nwmf.info

Chicago hosting World Gay Boxing Championships in 2024 Second annual championship with an aim to increase LGBTQIA+ inclusion and participation.   Time:TBA   Strong Hands Gym, 3924 N. Broadway  https://www.wgbc.org.au/


Sunday, Jun 23
Trans Week at Campit Outdoor Resort 4th annual. Tenting, cabin, RV spots available Pool parties, karaoke, moviea, open mic drag show. All genders welcome (ages 18+). Through June 23 28, 2024. nikk.selik@gmail.com  12:00pm   Campit Outdoor Resort, 6635 118th Ave, Fennville, MI  Tickets: http://campitresort.com

Women & Children First monthly Drag Story Hour Celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag. Fourth Sunday of every month. For everyone 2 and up. Preregistration at link required.   10:30pm   Women & Children First Bookstore  5233 N Clark St Chicago  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-monthly-drag-story-hour-february-tickets-814355598517?aff=oddtdtcreator


Tuesday, Jun 25
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil New musical based on John Berendt's iconic non-fiction book will be staged in the 856-seat Albert Theatre. Tickets available to membership. Individual tickets available at a later date. Runs through Aug. 4, 2024   7:30pm   Goodman Theatre  170 N Dearborn St Chicago  312-443-3800  Tickets: http://GoodmanTheatre.org


Friday, Jul 5
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil New musical based on John Berendt's iconic non-fiction book will be staged in the 856-seat Albert Theatre. Tickets available to membership. Individual tickets available at a later date. Runs through Aug. 4, 2024   7:30pm   Goodman Theatre  170 N Dearborn St Chicago  312-443-3800  Tickets: http://GoodmanTheatre.org



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Friday, Jul 26
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil New musical based on John Berendt's iconic non-fiction book will be staged in the 856-seat Albert Theatre. Tickets available to membership. Individual tickets available at a later date. Runs through Aug. 4, 2024   7:30pm   Goodman Theatre  170 N Dearborn St Chicago  312-443-3800  Tickets: http://GoodmanTheatre.org


Saturday, Aug 10
Dance for Life 2024 Supports the Chicago Dance Health Fund, which provides medical financial support to Chicago dance industry professionals.  6:00pm   Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University  50 E Congress Pkwy Chicago  http://www.cdhf.org


Sunday, Aug 11
Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge begin tour Grammy-winning folk icons Indigo Girls and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter/rocker and fellow queer legend Melissa Etheridge. Tickets go on sale to the public Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. local  Time:TBA   Ravinia Festival  418 Sheridian Road Highland Park, IL 60035  Tickets: http://indigogirls.com


Monday, Aug 19
Democratic National Convention Through Aug. 22. More information to come.   10:00am   Chicago  https://chicago2024.com/



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Saturday, Oct 19
Oak Park Area Lesbian & Gay Association annual Scholarship Gala The OPALGA+ Student Scholarship Fund provides financial support for the post-high school education of local students who have demonstrated service and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community and/or the larger community.  6:00pm - 11:00pm   Nineteenth Century Club  178 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60301  Tickets: https://opalga.org


Monday, Oct 28
USHER Past Present Future Tour Back to back nights  3:00pm   United Center  1901 W Madison Ave Chicago  Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/766722?venueId=32882


Tuesday, Oct 29
USHER Past Present Future Tour Back to back nights  3:00pm   United Center  1901 W Madison Ave Chicago  Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/766722?venueId=32882






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