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Pride Month Events
from June 5 - 11, 2024
ALL Month
Chicago Public Library Pride Month
CPL will be celebrating Pride all month long, with special events at every location, including drag story time, crafting events, book recommendations and more. chipublib.org
June 6 @ 7 p.m.
Jonathan Van Ness: 'Gorgeously Me'
Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago Humanities celebrates Pride Month with Jonathan Van Ness! The New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning host of Netflix’s Queer Eye presents their latest book, "Gorgeously Me." In this conversation on their new heartwarming book for young readers, Van Ness teaches young and old alike that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. Join Van Ness and Chicago Humanities for a celebration of pride, uniqueness and individuality. $41 at chicagohumanities.org
June 7-9, Fri @ 5-10 p.m., Sat & Sun @ noon - 10 p.m.
ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST
On Clark, Foster to Gregory Now in its 58th year, Midsommarfest celebrates the neighborhood’s Swedish origins in its opening ceremonies Saturday, along with up-and-coming LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and female-identified artists. Lineup on three stages includes Sixteen Candles, Dancing Queen/ABBA Salute, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, Cecy Santana, Nasty Snacks, partywatcher, Bianca Shaw, Chicago Spirit Brigade and more. Sponsored by Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, its proceeds support neighborhood events, small business networking and local nonprofits like Peirce and Chappell Elementary Schools, Chicago Women’s Health Center and Brave Space Alliance. $10 suggested donation. andersonville.org/events/midsommarfest
June 8 @ 7 p.m.
‘Never Doubt: We Are Here’ Artemis Singers Pride Concert and Dance
First Congregational Church of Evanston UCC, 1445 Hinman Ave., Evanston Artemis Singers, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus, now in its 44th year, specializes in performing music written or arranged by women. $25 GA or sliding scale tickets at events.humantix.com
June 9 @ 3 p.m.
Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.
Led by Chicago singer & bandleader Lucy Smith, special Pride Month show celebrates music legends Little Richard, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Rev. James Cleveland, Clara Mae Ward, Billy Preston and more. $15 at thebeverlyartscenter.com
June 14 @ 6 p.m.
Bloodsuckers Drag Spectacular
Field Museum, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
The annual museum drag show begins with Happy Hour at 6 p.m., followed by the performance at 7 p.m. In addition to the show, your ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket, snacks, and access to one of the Museum’s temporary exhibitions, “Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches.” $55 at fieldmuseum.org
June 15 @ 4 p.m. - midnight
Pride Bar Crawl
20% of this event’s proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted. Handpicked inclusive bars (5 venues), exclusive drink specials, and freebies that are available only to Pride Bar Crawl participants. Beginning at Charlie’s Chicago, 3736 N. Broadway. Tickets are $15 at crawlwith.us/chicago/pride
June 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
Windy City Performing Arts ‘We Sing…’
First United Methodist Church of Chicago, 777 W. Washington St.
Music performed by The Windy City Gay Chorus, The Windy City Treble Quire, and The Windy City Chamber Quire. $20 GA at windycitysings.org
June 22 @ noon-7 p.m.
Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day
63rd Street Beach
Enjoy dancing, a beach party, DJ Rae Chardonnay's beats, and free healthcare services. FREE.
June 22-23 @ 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
CHICAGO PRIDE FEST
Halsted St., from Addison to Grace St. Celebrate LBGTQ+ life, culture and community with headliners and local artists on three stages. 24th annual event features best of Chicago drag, proud pet parade, 150+ food and merchandise vendors, DJs, dancing and more. Lineup includes Jojo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield, Sapphira Cristal, Kaleena Zanders, Bob the Drag Queen, Amber Riley. $15 suggested donation benefits local nonprofits and Chicago Pride Crosswalks. northalsted.com/pridefest
June 25 @ 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Pride in Tech Chicago
TeamWorking by TechNexus, 20 N. Wacker Drive
Third annual evening all about celebrating the diversity of Chicago's LGBTQ+ business and technology community. FREE with registration at lu.ma/PRIDEinTech2024
June 28-30, Fri @ 3-10 p.m., Sat & Sun @ noon - 10 p.m.
Pride North
Glenwood & Morse, right off the Morse Redline Stop
Large block / outdoor dance party, $10 suggested donation to Howard Brown Health.
June 28-30 @ 4 p.m.
BACK LOT BASH
5238 N. Clark St.
Girls come out to play at Flannel Friday and Sat/Sun during Pride Weekend. Age 21+ 1-Day $26.52, 3-Day $62.32 at backlotbashchicago.com
June 29 @ noon - 10 p.m.
Navy Pier Pride
600 E. Grand Ave.
This free, full-day event celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Festivities include live music, educational programs, performances from local LGBTQIA+ artists, on-site resources from community partners and more.
June 30 @ 7 a.m.
Proud to Run 5K & 10K
601 W. Montrose Ave.
Registration required at proudtorunchicago.org
June 30 @ 11 a.m.
GAY PRIDE PARADE
Montrose Avenue and Broadway to Diversey Pkwy and Sheridan Road
"Pride is Power" is the theme of 53rd annual parade, as 125 contingents march south along Broadway, then Halsted, east along Belmont to Broadway, then south to Diversey. With one million people expected, you'll find less crowded viewing at start of the parade, but people 30 to 40 deep in Boystown; best disability-accessibility is along Diversey. With 1 million attendees expected, don’t drive; take CTA! FREE. pridechicago.org
July 6 @ 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Pride South Side
740 E. 56th Pl.
6th annual event with the theme “The Right to Pride” positioning the legacy of the LGBTQI+ Community at the front of advocacy, culture, and leadership.
