THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
CHICAGO Vol. 7
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT CHICAGO
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT CHICAGO LGBTQ Chicago Chicago is the nation’s third largest city and boasts a large gay community. Like New York or Atlanta in their regions, Chicago serves as the Midwest’s cosmopolitan hub and attracts young and old alike--all looking to escape to the freedoms and opportunities of the big city. Gay life (and gay bars) in Chicago is mostly concentrated in two areas: Boystown (really “East Lakeview”) and Andersonville which is farther up the city’s north side. Bars and clubs have one of two licenses: most close at 2am (3am on Saturdays) and a few stay open after-hours until 4am (5am on Saturdays). If you’re up for a late night, you’ll find the afterhours bars packed after the other bars close. 8
RESTAURANT GUI DE Artango Bar & Steakhouse
HB Home Bistro
Argentinean fare, classic cocktails & tango dancing in a swanky, 1920s-inspired setting. 4767 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Cozy cafe focusing on French and Dutch low-country cuisine Boystown - 3404 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
Hamburger Mary’s Chicago
Great juicy burgers, margaritas, 5400 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Bandera
Casual sophistication Downtown - 535 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL
Wood
American bistro in a romantic setting in Boystown - 3335 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Chicago-style deep dish pizza. Suburbs - 6649 N. Lincoln Avenue Lincolnwood, IL
Las Mananitas
Margaritas that will knock you on your rump Boystown - 3523 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Que pasa? Lakeview - 3906 N Broadway Street Chicago, IL
Boystown - 3700 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
Yoshi’s Cafe
Romantic vegetarian-friendly spot. Boystown - 3257 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL
Mellow Yellow Restaurant
They call it Mellow Yellow... South Side - 1508 E 53rd Street, Chicago, IL
Nookie’s Tree Restaurant
Upscale diner 3334 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
The Flower Flat Cafe
Charming cafe inside a flower shop Boystown - 620 W Addison, Chicago, IL
Ann Sather Cafe
Amazing Swedish breakfast 3411 N. Broadway Chicago, IL
Giordano’s Famous Chicago Style Pizza Deep dish recipe passed down from their Piedmontese roots. 730 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL
Angelina Ristorante
Great date restaurant 3561 N Broadway Street, Chicago, IL
The Purple Pig
Adventurous small plates with a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters. 500 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Joy’s Noodles & Rice
Focus on Food Boystown - 3257 North Broadway, Chicago, IL
Smooque BBQ
Melrose Diner
Eat through a few too many Boystown - 3233 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
Popular BBQ spot slinging ribs, brisket, pulled pork & more. 3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
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Girl & The Goat
Great hangover breakfast spot 5024 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL
Hot spot serving up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen. 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Sheffield’s Beer & Wine Garden
Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden. 3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
Boka
Creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candlelit back garden patio. 1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Jack’s on Halsted
Great location and great food Boystown - 3201 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE street in Chicago (Division Street between Damen and Leavitt). It offers, every year, to the city residences and its guests, a great fiesta of music, art, shopping, food and children activities. www.westtownchamber.org/do-division
MAY
MAY 08
THE LIGHTS LANTERN FEST CHICAGO
Each adult ticket includes one lantern and a marker, which you will receive when you check-in at the event. Each person age 13+ requires an adult ticket. A single adult ticket cannot be shared between two people. Visit us online at www.thelightsfest.com.
JUNE 04 - 06
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL 2021
The largest free blues festival in the world, the Chicago Blues Festival treats fans to three days of live music across four stages. The Blues Capital of the World includes alumni like Ray Charles, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, and more! Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
MAY 28 - 30
CHICAGO MAYFEST 2021
Kicking off the festival season in Chicago, featuring our main stage of rock-solid talent under a big-top tent, ice cold beer, live music and more. www.starevents.com/event/mayfest
JUN 05
BOOTS & BOURBON FEST
Chicagoland BBQ, Boots & Bourbon Fest, Over 50 Whiskeys, Bourbons & Scotch’s to sample along with a Half dozen of Fresh BBQ meats to eat! 2:30 PM @ 1000 N Rohlwing Rd, Lombard, IL.
MAY 28 - 30
DRIVE ‘N DRAG SAVES 2021
Have no fear. because 2021 is here! Join the super queens of Rupaul’s Drag Race in their mission to save us from “2020.” Now starring the soon-to-be announced season 13 finalists and new outdoor party patios. www.vossevents.com, 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL
JUN 19 - 20
CHICAGO PRIDE FEST 2021
An exciting two-day street festival with up to 100,000 expected to attend, celebrating LGBTQ+ life, culture and community. Featuring live music by popular artists, 3 stages, food and drink, 100+ arts/craft and merchant vendors, DJ’s and dancing, drag shows, pet parade, sponsor booths and more. www.northalsted.com/pridefest
JUNE
JUN 04 - 06
DO DIVISION STREET FEST AND SIDEWALK SALE Division Street is a major east-west
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BAR GU ID E Sidetrack
Chicago’s premier video bar for 30 years Boystown - 3349 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
Roscoe’s
Dance the night away Boystown - 3356 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
Hydrate
Lounge & dance club with big name DJs Boystown - 3458 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
Jackhammer
Neighborhood bar with a Levis feel Rogers Park - 6406 N Clark Street Chicago, IL
Berlin
The Phoenix
Popular dance club featuring “Hunks” in the ‘burbs Suburbs - 1932 E Higgins Road Elk Grove Village, IL
Manhandler Saloon
Cruise bar with an active patio/backroom Lakeview - 1948 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
Pop in to this male dancer bar Boystown - 3169 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
Scarlet
Sophisticated lounge attracts a wide crowd Boystown - 3320 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
Alt dance club, party bar and performance space Boystown - 954 W Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL
Circuit Nightclub 2.0
Minibar Ultra Lounge & Cafe
Wang’s
Touche
North End
Big Chicks
Atmosphere (@mosphere)
Cellblock
Little Jim’s Tavern
Hip lounge with mixed crowd Boystown - 3341 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL Leather bar north of Andersonville Rogers Park - 6412 N Clark Street Chicago, IL Campy and fun neighborhood bar. Uptown - 5024 N Sheridan Road Chicago, IL Notorious leather bar Boystown - 3702 N Halsted Sreet Chicago, IL
Almost every night is a circuit party Boystown - 3641 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL Quiet little hideaway Boystown - 3317 N Broadway Street Chicago, IL Gay sports bar Boystown - 3733 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL Dive bar & dance spot with weekend go-gos Andersonville - 5355 N Clark Street Chicago, IL Boystown’s first neighborhood bar Boystown - 3501 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL
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EVENT SCH ED ULE music, countless friends, and incredible memories. www.lollapalooza.com
JULY JUL 04
GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL
AUGUST
In the afternoon, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at the Millennium Park hosts the Grant Park Music Festival. There will be lots of patriotic favorites, such as Stars and Stripes Forever, the 1812 Overture and others. This festival is free of charge and available for the whole family!
AUG 05 - 08
SUMMER CHI.ILL MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Chicago Parrot Head Club and Cornerstone Services Inc are proud to present Summer CHI.ILL, a Trop-Rock festival that will start Thursday evening and continues until the last song ending on Sunday afternoon.
JUL 10 - 11
ROSCOE VILLAGE BURGER FEST
This local yet widely known in Chicago festival offers good music and best burgers in town. Dozens of burger emporiums and restaurants fire up their grills in Roscoe Village. There is plenty of rock on two stages, arts and crafts vendors and kids’ corner with some fun activities like pony rides and inflatables. Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL
There will be lots of live Trop-Rock music, food and fun that you do not want to miss. www.summerchi-ill.com
AUG 06 - 08
CHICAGO HOT DOG FEST 2021
Let’s be frank: The Chicago-style hot dog is a quintessential part of Chicago’s storied history. While you’re chowing down on neon green relish and sport peppers, you can listen to live music or attend a lecture that will teach you about the history of the Chicago-style hot dog. Visit us online for details. chicagohistory.org/chicagohotdogfest
JUL 17
90’S FEST CHICAGO
USA’s Biggest 90s Festival is COMING to Chicago! Featuring LIVE music, a costume contest, drink specials, 90s trivia, and more! www.brauerhouse.com
AUG 20 - 21
RUIDO FEST 2021
JUL 29
Chicago’s ONLY 3-Day Latin Alternative Music Festival. Featuring a sunday performance by Cafe Tacvba and many, many more bands to be announced. www.ruidofest.com
LOLLAPALOOZA CHICAGO 2021
There’s no place like sweet home Chicago. Going strong since 2003, Lolla Chicago is one of the biggest Festivals in North America for breakthrough
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Avec Restaurant
Mi Tocaya Antojería
Tanta Chicago
Osteria Langhe
Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating. 615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Colorful, laid-back spot serving multi-regional Mexican small plates, desserts & cocktails. 2800 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL
Inventive Peruvian fare served in a stylish Peru-inspired space; known for its pisco sour cocktail. 118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian joint serving Piemontese fare in casual digs with bare wood tables & a rustic bar. 2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf
Upscale steakhouse with an American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting. 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
Classic fare comes with a side of peoplewatching at the original location of the chophouse chain. 1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
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Ditka’s Restaurant Chicago
Modern American fare with global accents pairs with house cocktails in a chic setting. 3056 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Upscale restaurant & bar serving steaks & American fare in a space filled with football memorabilia. 100 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL
The Gage
Parachute
Inventive American eats, long list of beers and a lively space with Millennium Park views. 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Funky-chic place serving modern, creative Korean-American fare plus wine & cocktails. 3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Topolobampo
Italian Village
Rick Bayless’ innovative, refined Mexican cuisine served in an elegant, art-filled space. 445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
This romantic Italian restaurant serves classic dishes & has an extensive wine list. 71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Alinea
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates. 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Steak & seafood fare with signature stone crab claws, served by a tuxedo-clad staff. 60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
The Publican
A creative seafood & pork-focused menu with global brews in a hip setting. 837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
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EVENT SCH ED ULE AUG 30 - 31
SEP 04 - 05
AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
ARC MUSIC FESTIVAL
Taking place on four stages over the course of two days, ARC Music Festival will feature a pair of sets from Swedish producer Eric Prydz, Australian house act Fisher and a club set from Canadian electronic duo Bob Moses. www. arcmusicfestival.com
The festival will provide opportunities to explore the interactive spaces of its Afro-Folk Village, Children and Family Pavilion, African Heritage Pavilion, African Spirituality/Wellness (Health) Village, Author and Book Pavilion, Fine Art Pavilion, Food Court and the African Marketplace. www.aihusa.org/afa-tickets
SEP 17 - 19
RIOT FEST 2021
Founded in 2005 in Chicago, Riot Fest is a multi-day music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop.
SEPTEMBER SEP 03 - 05
NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL
Carnival rides, amazing food vendors, sideshow performers, and more add to the atmosphere of this truly independent music fest. www.starevents.com/event/riot-fest
With the challenges of 2020 behind us, and a promising 2021 fest season on the horizon, we’re excited to announce a new home at the recently renovated SeatGeek Stadium, in Bridgeview, IL. We’re thrilled for the various atmospheres the new stadium campus offers. www.northcoastfestival.com
OCTOBER OCT 09 - 10
MOONRUNNERS MUSIC FESTIVAL
SEP 03 - 06
Focused on bringing artists from all types of punk, country, and roots music, MoonRunners blends genres of music and groups of people that go surprisingly well together. www. moonrunnersmusicfestival.com
TASTE OF POLONIA FESTIVAL
Rock, Pop, Polka, 80’s music, 60’s music, Dancing, Great Polish Food & Beer, Casino & full Bar, Kids Area & Fun Zone, Carnival Rides & Games, Tastings, Cooking classes, Unique art exhibits, and so much more! Visit us online for more info at www.topchicago.org.
OCT 16 - 17
THE MAKEUP SHOW CHICAGO
The Makeup Show is bringing you some of the most influential artists and
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EVENT SCH ED ULE brands in today’s beauty industry. Join us for a fun and unforgettable two day experience with loads of educational and shopping opportunities in an intimate setting. www.10times.com/the-makeup-chicago
Enjoy various activities throughout the day including a costume party, balloon artist, face painter, mummy wrap contest, onsite raffles, meet and greet with live characters and craft table. Bixbee Imagination Station, Chicago, IL
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OCT 27 - 31
If you’re looking for a super fun and not-so-scary Halloween fest for the kids, visit Imagination Station re-imagined for Halloween with a fun-filled day of activities and magic.
The ultimate Halloween party, featuring many hours of social dancing, regular workshops, leveled workshopts, a huge Halloween parade, costume contests, exhibitions and more! Learn more at www.swingcitychicago.com.
HALLOWEEN KIDFEST CHICAGO
SWING CITY CHICAGO
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Howard Brown Health Center The ultimate queer health clinic Lakeview - 4025 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL Center on Halsted The first stop in Gay Chicago Boystown - 3656 North Halsted Chicago, IL Gerber/Hart Library The Midwest’s largest LGBT library Edgewater - 1127 W Granville Avenue Chicago, IL AIDS Foundation of Chicago Founded in 1985 200 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL Equality Illinois Promotes gay-friendly legislation Boystown - 3318 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL El Rincon Community Clinic Humboldt Park clinic Wicker Park - 3809 W Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ANTI-AGING Proper Balance Health & Wellness Center ............. 52
DIVORCE LAW Law Office of Raleigh D Kalbfleisch ......................... 6
ARCHITECT Gibbons Fortman & Associates .........................18-19
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Powering Chicago.................................................. 21
ARCHITECTURE Eckenhoff Saunders ................................................. 2
EMSCULPT Proper Balance Health & Wellness Center ............. 52
ART GALLERY The Art Center Highland Park ................................ 42
ESTATE PLANNING Gruber Law Office Ltd ............................................ 37 Hedeker Law Ltd .................................................... 33
ART MUSEUM DePaul Art Museum............................................... 23
FAMILY LAW Brigitte Schmidt Bell PC ........................................ 45 Chausow Shafer PC................................................ 53 Law Office of Raleigh D Kalbfleisch ......................... 6 STG Divorce Law ............................back outside cover
AUTO DEALERSHIP Fields Auto Group .............................................28-29 Honda of Downtown Chicago................................ 50 BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION Aegis Administrative Services Inc .....................46-47
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Aaron Kramer- Edward Jones ................................ 45 Baldwin Financial Advisors LLC .............................. 53
BLINDS & SHUTTERS Budget Blinds ........................................................ 49
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Bank Financial ...................................................... 20
CLEANING SERVICE Molly Maid of the Gold Coast ................................ 38
FOSTER CARE PROVIDERS SOS Childrens Village Illinois ................................ 51
COLLABORATIVE LAW The Law Offices of Anne Schmidt ........................... 43
HOME & COMMERCIAL STORAGE The Lock Up Self Storage ......................................... 7
CONSTRUCTION Powering Chicago.................................................. 21
HOME AUTO LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE Seibt Insurance Agency ..................front inside cover
COUNSELING Community Counseling Centers of Chicago ........... 9
CUSTOM TAILOR Richard Bennett Custom Tailors............................. 44
INSURANCE Joel Loredo- Liberty Mutual................................... 53 Kathy Miller- State Farm Insurance........................ 11 Kevin Ware- GEICO ..............................front cover, 17 Mark Curi- State Farm ............................................ 37 Pachis & Associates Inc .......................................... 49 Seibt Insurance Agency ..................front inside cover
DENTIST My Health Dentistry............................................... 39
INTERIOR DESIGN Eckenhoff Saunders ................................................. 2
DIVORCE STG Divorce Law ............................back outside cover
INVESTMENTS LCM Capital Management ..................................... 27
DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW A. Traub & Associates.............................................. 49 Michael L Lodermeier PC ....................................... 41
LAW FIRM Berger Newmark & Fenchel PC .............................. 25
CREMATION Aqua Green Dispositions ....................................... 36
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY LUXURY APARTMENTS UpShore Chapter ................................................... 42
REHABILITATION Elevate Care Nursing & Rehabilitation .................. 24
MASTECTOMY PRODUCTS Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique .................... 5
REMODELING Richard H Frye Remodeling Contractor Inc............ 37
MED SPA Proper Balance Health & Wellness Center ............. 52
SECURE SELF STORAGE The Lock Up Self Storage ......................................... 7
MEDIATION Chausow Shafer PC................................................ 53 The Law Offices of Anne Schmidt ........................... 43
SKILLED NURSING Elevate Care Nursing & Rehabilitation .................. 24 TANNING SALON Celebrity Skin Chicago........................................... 38
MEDICARE Senior Medicare Solutions .................................... 40
TAX Hedeker Law Ltd .................................................... 33
MORTGAGES American Portfolio Mortgage .................................. 6 Lakeside Mortgage ......................... back inside cover
TRANSPORTATION Aries Charter Transportation Inc ............................ 33
NON PROFIT The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division ............ 31
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division ............ 31
PEDIATRICS The Northwestern Children’s Practice ...................... 1
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Ford Wealth Management LLC ................................ 9 Jeff K. Ross Financial Services LLC ....................14-15
PET SHOP The Green Pet Shop ............................................... 13
WEDDING & EVENT VENUE The Art Center Highland Park ................................ 42
PODIATRY Foot Care Consultants ............................................ 41
WIGS Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique .................... 5
POWDER COATING Powder Coating Specialists.................................... 25
WILLS & TRUSTS Gruber Law Office Ltd ............................................ 37
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Tawani Enterprises ............................................34-35
WINDOW TREATMENTS Beyond Shades Hunter Douglas Gallery ................. 3 Budget Blinds ........................................................ 49
REAL ESTATE 3L Living ................................................................ 41
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