Lgbtq events
LGBTQ+ Events
June
Make America Gay Again: A Comedy Show | June 5
Cheshire Cat Comedy brings back its punch show with a lineup of queer stand-up and drag performers as they unite to MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN at Crucible Madison. This event is hosted by Chicago-based performative star and stand-up comedian, Derry Queen.
Madison Circus Room Pride Show | June 6 & 7
Place on your best rainbow attire and celebrate Pride at Madison Circus Space&#x;s first-ever Pride Show! Shows will be Friday, June 6 at 7pm and Saturday, June 7 at 3pm & 7pm. This show celebrates queer identities and experiences through circus arts and all proceeds will move to support Madison Circus Space and OutReach Diverse Community Center.
Forward Madison FC&#x;Pride Night | June 7
Join the Mingo's for Pride Night! Forward Madison FC's themed nights are matches you won't want to miss! Grab your Pride Pack tickets and get a ticket to the link against Union Omaha plus a Forward Madison FC pride scarf.
Drag Bingo and Brunch | June 8
Appreciate brunch at the Fantastic Dane Pub & Brewing Co. in Fitchburg at Queenly Bingo & Brunch featuring Akasha Voyer, Ellah Maeaux, and ho
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a society with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling collective to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to attend for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be vigilant, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past rare decades and much of the progress in public presence is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that contain taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Same-sex attracted Pride, Sao Paulo Lgbtq+ Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that enable discrimination or persecution of LGBTQ+ people.
What is Queer Pride or LGBTQ+ Pride?
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LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn&#;t end in June. You&#;ll find a full calendar of gay, lesbian, gender non-conforming, and queer events in every corner of the city throughout the year. Our city is place to some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from the iconic Pride Fest and Parade in June to one of the country&#;s largest LGBTQ+ movie festivals in the plunge. Check out some of Chicago&#;s top inclusive events throughout the year.
Spring Homosexual events in Chicago
International Mr. Leather: This international conference and competition, held annually in Chicago each May since , includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago&#;s most beloved street festivals each June. Midsommarfest celebrates the area&#;s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ community with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.
Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago&#;s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day celebration with multiple music stages, queenly shows, DJs, dancing, and more.
Chicago Pride Parade:
LGBTQ Community Calendar
There are a number of days and months observed, celebrated, and honored by the LGBTQ community. While the list below is specific to LGBTQ-focused days, weeks, and months, LGBTQ people also observe and celebrate non-LGBTQ specific moments such as Black History Month, Latinx Heritage Month, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Mother’s Morning, Father’s Day, Women’s History Month, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Media coverage of these and other non-LGBTQ focused moments should enclose LGBTQ people and the intersections of LGBTQ people and the respective topic.
February
- February 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Week after Valentine’s Day: Aromantic Spectrum Knowledge Week
- February HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day
March
- March: Bisexual Health Awareness Month
- Week varies in March: National LGBT Health Awareness Week
- March National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- March National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- March International Transgender Day of Visibility
April
- April 6: International Asexuality Day
- April National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Third Friday of April: Day of Silence
- April National Transgender HIV Testing
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