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	3 events 1 3 events, 1 2026-09-01 Trivia Tuesday: Dolly Parton Edition Trivia Tuesday: Dolly Parton Edition September 1 @ 9:00 pm - September 2 @ 2:00 am Trivia Tuesday: Dolly Parton Edition Join us next Tuesday, September 1, for a night of... Free 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 1 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling September 1 @ 7:00 pm OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, our monthly storytelling event... Free	6 events 2 6 events, 2 2026-09-01 Trivia Tuesday: Dolly Parton Edition 11:00 am Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 2 @ 11:00 am Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 2 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 2 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 2 More	6 events 3 6 events, 3 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 3 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 3 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:30 pm A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy September 3 @ 6:30 pm A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy A TWINK AND A REDHEAD: A MUSICAL COMEDY From viral... $48.35 + 3 More	8 events 4 8 events, 4 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 4 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 4 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm Haus of Blaque QTBIPOC Munch September 4 @ 6:00 pm Haus of Blaque QTBIPOC Munch Join us for a casual, welcoming space designed for Queer... + 5 More	12 events 5 12 events, 5 2026-09-05 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS September 5 @ 8:00 pm - September 6 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 1:00 pm Dog Day Saturday Afternoon September 5 @ 1:00 pm Dog Day Saturday Afternoon Get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our... Free, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 5 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 5 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 8 More	4 events 6 4 events, 6 2026-09-05 FOR THE GIRLS 3:00 pm Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody September 6 @ 3:00 pm Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody Bambi Banks returns to the LookOut Series with Clue University, a slasher parody... $33, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 6 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 6 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110
3 events 7 3 events, 7 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation September 7 @ 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 7 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm You Are Here Presents: Doomscrolling September 7 @ 7:00 pm You Are Here Presents: Doomscrolling Think Sesame Street, but queerer and for adults. You Are... $17.88	1 event 8 1 event, 8 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 8 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	4 events 9 4 events, 9 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 9 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern September 9 @ 7:00 pm Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing... Free, 7:00 pm Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern September 9 @ 7:00 pm Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern Join us for a fun night of FREE Country Dancing... Free + 1 More	7 events 10 7 events, 10 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 10 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 10 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 10 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 4 More	8 events 11 8 events, 11 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 11 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 11 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55, 6:00 pm Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market September 11 @ 6:00 pm Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market Hang out at an indie book shop and meet other... Free + 5 More	12 events 12 12 events, 12 2026-09-12 Printers Row Lit Fest Printers Row Lit Fest September 12 @ 10:00 am - September 13 @ 6:00 pm Printers Row Lit Fest Now in its 41st year, the Printers Row Lit Fest... Free 2026-09-12 Valuable Nonsense Podcast Launch Party Valuable Nonsense Podcast Launch Party September 12 @ 6:00 pm - September 13 @ 12:00 am Valuable Nonsense Podcast Launch Party Saturday, September 12, 2026 \| 6 p.m.–Midnight \| Chicago, IL... Free 2026-09-12 Out in the Park at Six Flags Out in the Park at Six Flags September 12 @ 7:30 pm - September 13 @ 12:00 am Out in the Park at Six Flags ENJOY SHORT LINES FOR ATTRACTIONS! While the park averages daily... 2026-09-12 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS September 12 @ 8:00 pm - September 13 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 12 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 12:00 pm Sustainable Recovery for a Better Quality of Life September 12 @ 12:00 pm Sustainable Recovery for a Better Quality of Life Including recovery diversity, mental health, brain health, energy healing, life... Free, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 September 12 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production,... $55 + 5 More	12 events 13 12 events, 13 2026-09-12 Printers Row Lit Fest 2026-09-12 Valuable Nonsense Podcast Launch Party 2026-09-12 Out in the Park at Six Flags 2026-09-12 FOR THE GIRLS 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 13 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 1:00 pm Sapphic Crochet + Mutual Aid September 13 @ 1:00 pm Sapphic Crochet + Mutual Aid This is a crochet class for the sapphic community! Please... $10, 2:00 pm Old Gold Summer ’26: Little Lark at Guild Row September 13 @ 2:00 pm Old Gold Summer ’26: Little Lark at Guild Row Let’s exchange the experience! Old Gold is back for our... $20 + 5 More
2 events 14 2 events, 14 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation September 14 @ 2:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 14 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	3 events 15 3 events, 15 12:00 pm Logan Square Bi Pride flag Raising September 15 @ 12:00 pm Logan Square Bi Pride flag Raising Logan Square leaders will raise the bisexual pride flag for... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 15 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Gay Men’s Book Group at COH: Fairyland by Alysia Abbott September 15 @ 7:00 pm Gay Men’s Book Group at COH: Fairyland by Alysia Abbott Gay Men's Book Group-Chicago is a free, open monthly book... Free	5 events 16 5 events, 16 12:00 pm Protect Our Care Illinois (POCIL) Community Conversation – HR1 and Illinois Medicaid: Navigating the Changes Ahead September 16 @ 12:00 pm Protect Our Care Illinois (POCIL) Community Conversation – HR1 and Illinois Medicaid: Navigating the Changes Ahead Join this Protect Our Care Illinois (POCIL) Coalition Community Conversation... Free, 5:30 pm Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting September 16 @ 5:30 pm Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting Agenda Welcome Public Comment Community Connection: Center on Halsted Community... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 16 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 2 More	9 events 17 9 events, 17 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 17 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 4:00 pm Statewide Network Meeting with Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois September 17 @ 4:00 pm Statewide Network Meeting with Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois Get Informed. Connect with Neighbors. Make Your Voice Heard! A... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 17 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 6 More	9 events 18 9 events, 18 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 18 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 10:00 am WERQ! LGBTQ+ Career Fair September 18 @ 10:00 am WERQ! LGBTQ+ Career Fair WERQ! is Center on Halsted’s annual LGBTQ+ Career Fair, connecting... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 18 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 6 More	20 events 19 20 events, 19 2026-09-19 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS September 19 @ 8:00 pm - September 20 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 2026-09-19 POP’D! Latin Divas POP’D! Latin Divas September 19 @ 9:00 pm - September 20 @ 1:00 am POP’D! Latin Divas 🔥 POP’D! LATIN DIVAS: FUEGO Y FAMA 💃 ¡La pista... Free 8:00 am America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom September 19 @ 8:00 am America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration... Free, 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 19 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 11:00 am Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns, September 19 – 20 September 19 @ 11:00 am Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns, September 19 – 20 The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host... $5 + 15 More	11 events 20 11 events, 20 2026-09-19 FOR THE GIRLS 2026-09-19 POP’D! Latin Divas 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 20 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 11:00 am Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns, September 19 – 20 September 20 @ 11:00 am Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns, September 19 – 20 The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host... $5, 12:00 pm Edgewater Dyke Day September 20 @ 12:00 pm Edgewater Dyke Day Meet your neighbors, make silly crafts, and support small queer... Free + 6 More
3 events 21 3 events, 21 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 21 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Out North Reads: Box Hill — Kink, Community & Queer History September 21 @ 7:00 pm Out North Reads: Box Hill — Kink, Community & Queer History Join Out North Reads for a discussion of Box Hill—exploring... $12.51, 7:00 pm The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues September 21 @ 7:00 pm The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues Curious Theatre Branch, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists... $25	2 events 22 2 events, 22 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 22 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm ChiPride Volunteering + RCS – Tuesday Night Pantry Goods Distribution September 22 @ 6:00 pm ChiPride Volunteering + RCS – Tuesday Night Pantry Goods Distribution Join LGBTQ+ and Ally Volunteers as we partner with Ravenswood...	4 events 23 4 events, 23 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 23 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm StoryStudio Chicago Queer Writers Prompt & Exchange September 23 @ 6:00 pm StoryStudio Chicago Queer Writers Prompt & Exchange Come hang out at Fathom and get your word count... Free, 6:00 pm Our Medicaid, Our Voice – Beyond the Data: Telling Our Stories, Shaping Our Future September 23 @ 6:00 pm Our Medicaid, Our Voice – Beyond the Data: Telling Our Stories, Shaping Our Future The goal with this storytelling conversation is to help more... Free + 1 More	10 events 24 10 events, 24 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 24 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 6:00 pm Together We Thrive: An Evening With GenderCool September 24 @ 6:00 pm Together We Thrive: An Evening With GenderCool Join hundreds of transgender and nonbinary young people, their families..., 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 24 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 7 More	12 events 25 12 events, 25 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 25 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 25 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation September 25 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36 + 9 More	13 events 26 13 events, 26 2026-09-26 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS September 26 @ 8:00 pm - September 27 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 26 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 10:00 am ChiPride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach Event September 26 @ 10:00 am ChiPride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach Event Join other LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers as we help Cornerstone..., 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25 September 26 @ 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49 + 9 More	8 events 27 8 events, 27 2026-09-26 FOR THE GIRLS 2026-09-27 Barbara Fest Barbara Fest September 27 Barbara Fest Barbara&Barbara is throwing our first ever annual fundraising festival, Barbara... 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater September 27 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and... $20 – $50, 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25 September 27 @ 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49, 3:00 pm The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues September 27 @ 3:00 pm The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues Curious Theatre Branch, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists... $25 + 3 More
4 events 28 4 events, 28 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 28 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Queer Speed Dating September 28 @ 7:00 pm Queer Speed Dating Meet other cutie queers in a space that’s easy, fun,... $13 – $25, 7:00 pm BOOKENDS September 28 @ 7:00 pm BOOKENDS After a painful breakup, aspiring novelist Nate leaves New York... $15 + 1 More	4 events 29 4 events, 29 12:00 pm AIDS Foundation Chicago – Virtual Community Listening Sessions September 29 @ 12:00 pm AIDS Foundation Chicago – Virtual Community Listening Sessions On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, AFC will host two virtual... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 29 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Gay for Pay: Fall Festicle September 29 @ 7:00 pm Gay for Pay: Fall Festicle Gay for Pay is BACK to celebrate the changing of... $18.48 + 1 More	3 events 30 3 events, 30 5:00 pm ORD Lip Sync 2026 September 30 @ 5:00 pm ORD Lip Sync 2026 Pay tribute to your fav icon by dressing like them... $48.97, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly September 30 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm LBTQ Young Women’s Giving Council Grantee Celebration September 30 @ 6:00 pm LBTQ Young Women’s Giving Council Grantee Celebration The LBTQ Giving Council and Young Women's Giving Council of... Free

August 30

August 30 @ 1:00 pm - August 31 @ 2:00 am

Dolly Day at Sidetrack

August 31 @ 2:00 pm

Adolescent Salvation

August 31 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

August 31 @ 7:00 pm

UNCLE ROY

September 1

September 1 @ 9:00 pm - September 2 @ 2:00 am

Trivia Tuesday: Dolly Parton Edition

September 1 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 1 @ 7:00 pm

OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling

September 1

September 1 @ 9:00 pm - September 2 @ 2:00 am

Trivia Tuesday: Dolly Parton Edition

September 2 @ 11:00 am

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 2 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 2 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 3

September 3 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 3 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 3 @ 6:30 pm

A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy

September 4

September 4 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 4 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 4 @ 6:00 pm

Haus of Blaque QTBIPOC Munch

September 5

September 5 @ 8:00 pm - September 6 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

September 5 @ 1:00 pm

Dog Day Saturday Afternoon

September 5 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 5 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 5

September 5 @ 8:00 pm - September 6 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

September 6 @ 3:00 pm

Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody

September 6 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 6 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 7

September 7 @ 2:00 pm

Adolescent Salvation

September 7 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 7 @ 7:00 pm

You Are Here Presents: Doomscrolling

September 8

September 8 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 9

September 9 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 9 @ 7:00 pm

Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern

September 9 @ 7:00 pm

Country Dancing at Whiskey Girl Tavern

September 10

September 10 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 10 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 10 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 11

September 11 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 11 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 11 @ 6:00 pm

Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market

September 12

September 12 @ 10:00 am - September 13 @ 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest

September 12 @ 6:00 pm - September 13 @ 12:00 am

Valuable Nonsense Podcast Launch Party

September 12 @ 7:30 pm - September 13 @ 12:00 am

Out in the Park at Six Flags

September 12 @ 8:00 pm - September 13 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

September 12 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 12 @ 12:00 pm

Sustainable Recovery for a Better Quality of Life

September 12 @ 3:00 pm

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because,” August 14 – September 13

September 12

September 12 @ 10:00 am - September 13 @ 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest

September 12 @ 6:00 pm - September 13 @ 12:00 am

Valuable Nonsense Podcast Launch Party

September 12 @ 7:30 pm - September 13 @ 12:00 am

Out in the Park at Six Flags

September 12 @ 8:00 pm - September 13 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

September 13 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 13 @ 1:00 pm

Sapphic Crochet + Mutual Aid

September 13 @ 2:00 pm

Old Gold Summer ’26: Little Lark at Guild Row

September 14

September 14 @ 2:00 pm

Adolescent Salvation

September 14 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 15

September 15 @ 12:00 pm

Logan Square Bi Pride flag Raising

September 15 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 15 @ 7:00 pm

Gay Men’s Book Group at COH: Fairyland by Alysia Abbott

September 16

September 16 @ 12:00 pm

Protect Our Care Illinois (POCIL) Community Conversation – HR1 and Illinois Medicaid: Navigating the Changes Ahead

September 16 @ 5:30 pm

Chicago LGBTQ+ Advisory Council Meeting

September 16 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 17

September 17 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 17 @ 4:00 pm

Statewide Network Meeting with Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois

September 17 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 18

September 18 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 18 @ 10:00 am

WERQ! LGBTQ+ Career Fair

September 18 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 19

September 19 @ 8:00 pm - September 20 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

September 19 @ 9:00 pm - September 20 @ 1:00 am

POP’D! Latin Divas

September 19 @ 8:00 am

America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom

September 19 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 19 @ 11:00 am

Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns, September 19 – 20

September 19

September 19 @ 8:00 pm - September 20 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

September 19 @ 9:00 pm - September 20 @ 1:00 am

POP’D! Latin Divas

September 20 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 20 @ 11:00 am

Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns, September 19 – 20

September 20 @ 12:00 pm

Edgewater Dyke Day

September 21

September 21 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 21 @ 7:00 pm

Out North Reads: Box Hill — Kink, Community & Queer History

September 21 @ 7:00 pm

The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues

September 22

September 22 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 22 @ 6:00 pm

ChiPride Volunteering + RCS – Tuesday Night Pantry Goods Distribution

September 23

September 23 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 23 @ 6:00 pm

StoryStudio Chicago Queer Writers Prompt & Exchange

September 23 @ 6:00 pm

Our Medicaid, Our Voice – Beyond the Data: Telling Our Stories, Shaping Our Future

September 24

September 24 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 24 @ 6:00 pm

Together We Thrive: An Evening With GenderCool

September 24 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 25

September 25 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 25 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 25 @ 7:00 pm

Adolescent Salvation

September 26

September 26 @ 8:00 pm - September 27 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

September 26 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 26 @ 10:00 am

ChiPride Volunteering + Cornerstone Community Outreach Event

September 26 @ 2:00 pm

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25

September 26

September 26 @ 8:00 pm - September 27 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

All day

Barbara Fest

September 27 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

September 27 @ 2:00 pm

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25

September 27 @ 3:00 pm

The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues

September 28

September 28 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 28 @ 7:00 pm

Queer Speed Dating

September 28 @ 7:00 pm

BOOKENDS

September 29

September 29 @ 12:00 pm

AIDS Foundation Chicago – Virtual Community Listening Sessions

September 29 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 29 @ 7:00 pm

Gay for Pay: Fall Festicle

September 30

September 30 @ 5:00 pm

ORD Lip Sync 2026

September 30 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

September 30 @ 6:00 pm

LBTQ Young Women’s Giving Council Grantee Celebration

October 1

October 1 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

October 1 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

October 1 @ 7:00 pm

Adolescent Salvation

October 2

October 2 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

October 2 @ 6:00 pm

🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

October 2 @ 7:00 pm

Adolescent Salvation

October 3

October 3 @ 8:00 pm - October 4 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

October 3 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

October 3 @ 9:00 am

Gerber/Hart Queer History Symposium

October 3 @ 10:00 am

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College

October 3

October 3 @ 8:00 pm - October 4 @ 1:00 am

FOR THE GIRLS

October 4 @ 8:00 am

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

October 4 @ 11:00 am

P Ride with the Mayor, Plainfield’s Inaugural Community Bike Ride

October 4 @ 11:00 am

The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues