Virtual Pride Events

JUNE 1-AUGUST 31

One City Virtual Festival

When: 12 p.m.

Where: www.starevents.com/event/virtual-festival/

What: StarEvents presents a completely virtual festival for everyone in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. People can choose to donate money to the COVID-19 relief effort, as well as their local non-profit partners like Edgefest, the Edgewater Chamber and the Roscoe Village Neighbors. The online festival presents plenty of music from local musicians, a variety of vendors to shop from, a talent show gallery and more! FREE.

JUNE 1 - 29

Behavioral Health Virtual Therapy Groups

When: Mon 6 p.m. for black and indigenous people and people of color

Tue 6 p.m. for queer women

Wed 4 p.m. for trans, gender nonconforming and nonbinary people

Wed 6 p.m. for queer men

Thurs 6 p.m. for people living with HIV

Where: TBD

What: The Center on Halsted is continuing its therapy groups online amid the pandemic. Each meeting is meant to be a safe space for the corresponding group of people. The meetings provide their attendees with a range of discussion topics such as self-care, oppression, sexuality, dating, intersectionality and the coming out process. These meetings help give marginalized groups of people a chance to find a community and a new way to connect with others like them. For more details about all meetings and what they offer, visit www.centeronhalsted.org/supportgroups.html Up to $15.

JUNE 4

'Buyer & Cellar' by Jonathan Tolins

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Zoom

What: Pride Arts showcases this one-man comedy. In a desperate attempt to get an acting job, Alex Moore finds himself taking a job where he manages an imaginary shopping mall in Barbra Streisand’s home in Malibu. Anyone who purchases a ticket will be given specific instructions to stream it 24 hours before the show. For more details about this show and others, visit pridefilmsandplays.com/pride-inplace/ $10.

JUNE 5

T-MAC: Transmasculine Alliance Chicago

When: Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month 6:30-9 p.m.

Where: Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/923680089

What: Anyone who was assigned female at birth but identifies as male, is questioning their gender or identifies as non-binary is able to attend meetings with T-MAC to gain a better understanding of the community. Every meeting consists of a different topic of discussion, announcements and introductions with everyone's preferred pronouns. Email transmaschi@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. For more info, visit transmaschi.com FREE. 17+.

JUNE 12

Andersonville at Home: A Midsommarfest Experience & Fundraiser Livestream

When: Pre-show at 6 p.m. Main event at 7 p.m.

Where: Andersonville Chamber of Commerce’s (ACC) Facebook Page

What: Proceeds help fund the community and businesses. Molly Callinan from the local band Catfight will be hosting the event. Some of the bands performing are The Oh Yeahs, Laura Doherty and Lynn Jordan. Andersonville businesses such as Rattleback Records and Swedish American Museum are also taking part in the event by doing video tributes. Anyone interested in attending can RSVP to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Facebook event. Donations will be collected via Venmo @AvilleChamber. More details can be found at andersonville.org/midsommarfest/ $10.

JUNE 20 - 21

Virtual Pride Fest

When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: pridefestchicago.com

What: Northalsted Business Alliance is planning to bring Pride Fest into the digital age to provide a connection and hope to the community and beyond. The event will feature entertainment, activism and special greetings, all TBA. Donations accepted for Center on Halsted. FREE.

JUNE 27

Global Pride 2020

When: TBD

Where: Facebook Live

What: Plenty of international LGBTQ organizations have been working with InterPride and the European Pride Organisers Association to create a Pride celebration online. It is expected to be live-streamed on Facebook. Pride events all over the world needed to be cancelled due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Global Pride 2020’s goal is to unite people for Pride and provide an accessible way for everyone to celebrate the month. It has the potential to attract the largest number of attendees because of its accessibility. To get updates on the event, go to the Global Pride 2020 Facebook page and mark “going.” For more information, visit matadornetwork. com/read/global-pride-2020/ FREE.

JUNE 28

'The Last Sunday in June' by Jonathan Tolins

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Zoom

What: In this play, Tom and Michael have been partners for seven years. They are planning to move from New York City to a town called Nyack. However, their plans continue to change as their friends keep stopping by their apartment to watch the Gay Pride Parade outside their window. Conversations about relationships emerge from the drop-ins. People will be given instructions for how to watch it 24 hours prior to the show and after they’ve purchased a ticket. For more information, visit pridefilmsandplays.com/pride-in-place/ $10.

JUNE 30

Virtual Author Conversation: Carter Sickels & Rebecca Makkai

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Women and Children’s First’s Facebook Page

What: Join authors Carter Sickels and Rebecca Makkai, in a discussion about Sickels' newest novel, The Prettiest Star. The book explores the life of Brian Jackson in the middle of the AIDS epidemic. After losing many people he loved, he decides to move back to his family’s home to ask for their acceptance. He moved to New York City to get away from them six years prior when they rejected him, but has now considered moving back during his last few months of life. The novel showcases the reality behind the men going back to families they’ve left behind in the midst of the epidemic. To order the book or learn more about the author, visit womenandchildrenfirst.com FREE.

RESCHEDULED

Chicago Pride Fest & Market Days

When: Rescheduled for September 5-6, 2020

Where: Boystown

What: The effects of the pandemic have caused Pride Fest to be postponed until Labor Day weekend. It is normally a two-day pre-parade for Chicago’s Pride Parade and celebrates the rich culture of the LGBTQ community. It features multiple musical acts, over 100 art and merchant vendors, a pet parade, drag shows and plenty of dancing. Anyone planning on attending the street festival can take the Red Line to the Addison stop or a range of buses. For more details, visit www.chicagoevents.com/events/chicagopridefest/ FREE.

Chicago Pride Parade 2020

When: TBD

Where: Boystown

What: Due to the way COVID-19 has impacted Chicago, the Pride Parade is postponed until further notice. This year was meant to be the parade’s 51st anniversary. It’s known to be a celebration of the LGBTQ community and the rich culture and life it has. The parade serves as a reminder of the Stonewall Riots, which started the Gay Rights Movement, andusually features a range of companies and organizations that march in support of the LGBTQ community. Last year’s parade had over one million people attending and featured hundreds of colorful floats. For more information about the parade, visit chicagopride. gopride.com/info.cfm. FREE.

-compiled by Camille Baranda