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Jackalope Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play,” May 28 - July 6

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May 2026
Sapphopalooza

May 9 - May 31

Music Box 3733 N Southport Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Guest-programmed by Elizabeth Arnott, Music Box Films “Lesbian? Her birthday...
Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride

May 27 @ 5:30 pm

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride...

Free
Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride

May 27 @ 5:30 pm

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a free community dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride...

Free
6311arts Presents May Exhibition, Bringing Together Established Chicago Artists, Emerging Student Voices, and Inclusive Community Programming

May 27 @ 6:00 pm 6311arts Presents May Exhibition, Bringing Together Established Chicago Artists, Emerging Student Voices, and Inclusive Community Programming

6311arts 6311 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

CHICAGO — This spring, Edgewater community center 6311arts will present...

Free
Pride Trivia Night

May 27 @ 6:30 pm Pride Trivia Night

Goodtimes Brewery & Kitchen 3827 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Kick off Pride season with Sip, Slay, Solve: HRC Chicago...

$15 – $60
Pride Trivia Night

May 27 @ 6:30 pm Pride Trivia Night

Goodtimes Brewery & Kitchen 3827 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Kick off Pride season with Sip, Slay, Solve: HRC Chicago...

$15 – $60
AN EVENING WITH HARVEY

May 27 @ 7:30 pm AN EVENING WITH HARVEY

Open Space Arts 1411 W Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a powerful evening celebrating the life, legacy,...

$25
[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”, May 19 – June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway

May 28 @ 4:30 pm [producing body] Presents “Spaceman”, May 19 – June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway

The Edge Off-Broadway 1133 W. Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman, by...

$45
OUT OF THE OFFICE Kick off Pride Month in Chicago

May 28 @ 4:30 pm

The Godfrey 127 W Huron St., Chicago, IL, United States

THE 25th ANNUAL OUT OF THE OFFICE Kick-Off Pride Month...

$1 – $50
“The Last Word,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience, Announces Summer Performances

May 28 @ 7:00 pm “The Last Word,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience, Announces Summer Performances

iO Theater 1501 N Kingsbury, Chicago, IL, United States

The Last Word, created by Declan Grogan, announces performance dates...

$20 – $50
Jackalope Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play,” May 28 – July 6

May 28 @ 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play,” May 28 – July 6

Broadway Armory Park 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere...

https://www.jackalopetheatre.org/andy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play
Go Girl, Saugatuck!

May 29 - May 31

The Dunes Resort 333 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas, MI, United States

Go Girl! Saugatuck is an inclusive-of-all on the female spectrum...
Film Screening: TURA!

May 29 @ 2:00 pm

Harold Washington Library 400 South State Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library Center will host...

Free
Music for Love: Pride Showcase benefiting Youth Outlook

May 29 @ 7:00 pm

Groove Street 209 Groove Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

Get a head start on Pride Month while raising money...

Free
Chicago Repertory Ballet’s Spring Series

May 29 @ 7:30 pm Chicago Repertory Ballet’s Spring Series

Ruth Page Center for the Arts 101 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL, United States

MAY 29 - 31 | RUTH PAGE CENTER FOR THE...

$40
Curious Theatre Branch Presents Revival of “Talking About Godard,” May 29 – June 28

May 29 @ 8:00 pm Curious Theatre Branch Presents Revival of “Talking About Godard,” May 29 – June 28

Facility Theatre 1138 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Curious Theatre Branch, launches its 38th Season, with the revival...

$25
Mt. Vernon Pride in the Park

May 30 @ 10:00 am

Rolland Lewis Building 800 S. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Pride In The Park returns on May 30th, 2026, at...

Free
Dim Sum & Drag: Avatar The Last Brunch Bender

May 30 @ 11:30 am

Furama Restaurant 4936 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Dim Sum & Drag presents Avatar The Last Brunchbender! Join...

$44.29
Jacksonville Pride Celebration

May 30 @ 12:00 pm

Twisted Tree Music Hall 1061 E. Morton Ave., Jacksonville, IL, United States

Join in for the Annual Jacksonville Price Celebration at Twisted...

Free
Mrs. Roper Bar Crawl – Metro East Pride

May 30 @ 1:00 pm

618 Big Daddy's 313 E. Main St., Belleville, IL, United States

Join us for our 3rd Annual Rainbow Bar Crawl. Theme...

$15
Centering Queer Identities & Experiences: A Model of Affirming Medical Care

May 30 @ 2:00 pm

Join Out With Purpose and RUSH Hospital for a presentation...

Free
Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival

May 30 @ 2:00 pm

Waukegan Harbor 55 S. Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL, United States

Celebrate pride at Waukegan's Pride Parade starting at 2pm on...

Free
Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble Spring 2026 Concert

May 30 @ 7:00 pm

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble closes its concert season with...

$20
Y2Kiki

May 30 @ 7:00 pm

Icon Bar and Lounge 2247 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on May 30th at Icon Bar & Lounge...

$50 – $150

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