Your New LGBTQ+ Social Calendar!
Chicago Social Butterflies 🦋Celebrate, Connect and Thrive
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Welcome to our LGBTQ+ social calendar, your go-to resource for connecting and celebrating within our diverse community. Stay informed about local events that range from important fundraisers to advocacy panels, to the next best dance party. Whether you want to make new friends, learn about LGBTQ+ issues, or enjoy a fun night out, our calendar has something for everyone. Join us in fostering a supportive environment where every voice is heard and valued. Let's build a stronger, more connected community together!

Exciting LGBTQ Events

Celebrate pride all summer long with can’t-miss LGBTQ+ events!
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Chappell Roan
  • July 31, 2024
BITCH
  • October 15, 2024
Olympics Swimming Watch Party
  • July 27, 2024
Q Force South Side Kickoff
  • September 21, 2024
Bump with Shea Coulee
  • August 10, 2024
After Work Sunset Beach Party
  • August 9, 2024
Upcoming Events
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Olympics Swimming Watch Party at Sidetrack
The Chicago Smelts are teaming up with Swim Foundation and Sidetrack Bar to kick off the Paris Olympics 2024 with...
Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen
July 27, 2024
Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury. UK-based Killer Queen, which has paid tribute to the sensational band Queen since 1993,...
Asians and Friends Dock Day at Jackson Park
July 28, 2024
Party on the dock! Join Asians and Friends Chicago on Sun., July 28 from 1-5 p.m. at the Jackson Park...
$Free
Chappell Roan at Vic Theater
July 31, 2024
Chappell Roan is a breakout pop sensation known for her daring and expressive tracks that dive into themes of self-discovery...
Bloomington-Normal Pridefest
August 3, 2024
B-N Pridefest began in 2018 as a block party celebrating The Bistro’s 25th anniversary and has since grown into an...
Chicago House Champagne Wrapture
August 8, 2024
Chicago House is thrilled to celebrate their upcoming 40th anniversary with the Associate Board, close supporters, and new friends. Enjoy...
Sunset Beach Party by Lesbian Social Club and B.Blyss
August 9, 2024
Join the Lesbian Social Club and B.Blyss! Sunday, August 9th from 4pm-9pm for the ultimate Sunset Beach Party at Whispers...
Alexandra Billings & Honey West
August 9, 2024
The Big Gay Cabaret presented by “RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Ginger Minj, is a new series focusing on LGBTQIA+ performers, playing...
Northalsted Market Days Chicago event image
August 10, 2024
August 10-11, 2024! Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview...
$20 - Suggested Donation
Bump with Shea Coulee
August 10, 2024
BUMP. returns for another sickening event at Never Have I Ever! This month, they’re taking you to the Enchanted Forest–...
Indigo Girls + Melissa Etheridge
August 11, 2024
The Indigo Girls, a folk rock duo consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, are celebrated LGBTQ+ artists known for...
$57 - 155
We Can Live Like This: A Memoir of a Culture by Lisa Vogel
August 17, 2024
Michigan. To tens of thousands of womyn from around the globe, the word meant not a state in the upper Midwest...
Chicago House Champagne Wrapture
August 8, 2024
Chicago House is thrilled to celebrate their upcoming 40th anniversary with the Associate Board, close supporters, and new friends. Enjoy...
AIDS Run & Walk Chicago
Join the movement to end the HIV epidemic! Each year, 2,000 people show up and show out at the largest...
Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen
July 27, 2024
Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury. UK-based Killer Queen, which has paid tribute to the sensational band Queen since 1993,...
Chappell Roan at Vic Theater
July 31, 2024
Chappell Roan is a breakout pop sensation known for her daring and expressive tracks that dive into themes of self-discovery...
Indigo Girls + Melissa Etheridge
August 11, 2024
The Indigo Girls, a folk rock duo consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, are celebrated LGBTQ+ artists known for...
$57 - 155
Pink with Sheryl Crow
August 24, 2024
P!NK is one of pop music’s most dynamic vocalists and stage performers. Since releasing her debut studio album Can’t Take Me...
September 6, 2024
Join Evanston Space for an Evanston Folk Fest Kick-Off concert celebrating the music of Tracy Chapman! Featuring Joy Clark, Jonatavious Willis,...
Bitch at Space in Evanston
October 15, 2024
Between her effervescent style and, and the violin and synth-heavy music theyre known for, Bitch sure is giving new meaning...
$15-22
Rickie Lee Jones and Sweet Honey in the Rock
October 30, 2024
Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades,...
Cyndi Lauper Farewell Tour
December 5, 2024
Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
Through the Portal: Growing the World We Want Conference
September 20, 2024
Join us in debates, conversations, and collaborations that pave the way to a more just and liberatory world. Space is...
We Can Live Like This: A Memoir of a Culture by Lisa Vogel
August 17, 2024
Michigan. To tens of thousands of womyn from around the globe, the word meant not a state in the upper Midwest...
Asians & Friends Anniversary Party
August 24, 2024
Join AFC Chicago for the 2024 Anniversary Party! Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served, along with beer and wine....
Bump with Shea Coulee
August 10, 2024
BUMP. returns for another sickening event at Never Have I Ever! This month, they’re taking you to the Enchanted Forest–...
Queen! at Ravinia
September 14, 2024
with Residents Michael Serafini * Garrett David * Lucy Stoole * Nico All Ages
Northalsted Market Days Chicago event image
August 10, 2024
August 10-11, 2024! Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview...
$20 - Suggested Donation
Olympics Swimming Watch Party at Sidetrack
The Chicago Smelts are teaming up with Swim Foundation and Sidetrack Bar to kick off the Paris Olympics 2024 with...
Sunset Beach Party by Lesbian Social Club and B.Blyss
August 9, 2024
Join the Lesbian Social Club and B.Blyss! Sunday, August 9th from 4pm-9pm for the ultimate Sunset Beach Party at Whispers...
Bloomington-Normal Pridefest
August 3, 2024
B-N Pridefest began in 2018 as a block party celebrating The Bistro’s 25th anniversary and has since grown into an...
Fireworks Party Cruise
August 17, 2024
We’re cruising on a mid-summer evening along Lake Michigan aboard the Free Spirit Yacht. About 100 of US, women who love...
Asians and Friends Dock Day at Jackson Park
July 28, 2024
Party on the dock! Join Asians and Friends Chicago on Sun., July 28 from 1-5 p.m. at the Jackson Park...
$Free
OPALGA Playdates in the Park
August 18, 2024
Interested in meeting LGBTQ+ families in the area? Want to build a welcoming community for your little one(s) and your family? Oak...
AIDS Run & Walk Chicago
Join the movement to end the HIV epidemic! Each year, 2,000 people show up and show out at the largest...
Alexandra Billings & Honey West
August 9, 2024
The Big Gay Cabaret presented by “RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Ginger Minj, is a new series focusing on LGBTQIA+ performers, playing...
L'Abortion Variety Hour at Metro
August 19, 2024
Featuring Comedy by: Lizz Winstead * Marcella Arguello * Rebecca O’Neal // Music by: Jon Langford & Sally Timms (The Mekons) * Bethany...
Garret Clayton
September 26, 2024
The Big Gay Cabaret presented by “RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Ginger Minj, is a new series focusing on LGBTQIA+ performers, playing...
Patti-Lupone
October 4, 2024
Music has the power to crystallize a moment in time and evoke eras. In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life...
Judy Gold
November 8, 2024
The Big Gay Cabaret presented by “RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Ginger Minj, is a new series focusing on LGBTQIA+ performers, playing...
Q Force organizes LGBTQ+ Chicagoans to volunteer for Democrats in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
September 21, 2024
Q Force organizes LGBTQ+ Chicagoans to volunteer for Democrats in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The Q Force leadership team comprises...
Olympics Swimming Watch Party at Sidetrack
The Chicago Smelts are teaming up with Swim Foundation and Sidetrack Bar to kick off the Paris Olympics 2024 with...
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