Pride Month Calendar Pt 1

Pride Month Calendar Pt. 1

Pride Month officially begins June 1, and there is no shortage of ways to celebrate! Part 2 to be continued next edition!

Out of the Office

I|O at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, 127 W. Huron St. May 31 4:30-7 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of networking and libations for a good cause, the Legacy Project's LGBTQ Curriculum Program for Illinois's public schools. $25 on Eventbrite.

Writing Queer Tour

American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave. All month long, Thurs-Tues at 3 p.m.

In this unique tour of the American Writers Museum, you’ll discover how many great works of American writing were created by LGBTQIA+ writers, who used their sexuality and gender identity as inspiration for their work. Complimentary with museum admission.

Shedd Pride Night

Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, June 1, 6-10 p.m. Kick off Pride Month in style with multiple DJs and an oceanthemed drag showcase. This is a 21+ event; photo ID is required for entry. $14.95 members / $19.95 Chicago resident / $39.95 everyone else at sheddaquarium.org/shedd-pride-night

Pride Kick Off with Queer Social Club

The Native, 2417 N. Milwaukee Ave. June 1, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

A queer mixer featuring DJ Leah Damte benefiting Transformative Justice. $10 at Eventbrite.

Author Talk: ‘Boyslut’

American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave. June 6, 6 p.m. In-person or virtual

In “Boyslut,” sex and relationship columnist Zachary Zane bares it all in a series of essays—part memoir, part manifesto—exploring his coming of age and coming out as a bisexual man moving toward an embrace and celebration of sex unencumbered by shame. Zane reads from and discusses the book, followed by a book signing. $14 in person, FREE virtual at americanwritersmuseum.org

‘Tango’

Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway.

Wed-Thurs 7:30 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m. through June 11.

An elderly waitress at a Chinese restaurant in Singapore refuses to serve a same-sex couple and their adoptive son because of her religious beliefs. When a video of her actions is shared online, this erupts into vitriol, heated debates and a protest rally that rocks the country. $35 at pridearts.org/tango

Andersonville Midsommarfest

On Clark, Foster to Gregory.

June 9-11, Fri 5-10 p.m., Sat & Sun, Noon-10 p.m.

Now in its 57th year, Midsommarfest celebrates the neighborhood’s Swedish origins with traditions like dancing around the maypole, as well as the international foods and sounds of today, kids’ pet parade, face painting. Lineup includes Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press, Chicago Soul Spectacular, Professor Pinkerton’s Irrelevant Orchestra, 16 Candles, Too Much Molly Band, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, Mama Digdown’s Brass Band, and more. $10 donation to benefit Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. andersonville.org/ events/midsommarfest/

Get Lit: Pride Night

American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave.

June 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Slay a themed scavenger hunt for the chance to win prizes, experience a special drag storytime, and strut your stuff in the Pride Parade throughout the museum. Enjoy beer, wine, and a signature cocktail “This Drink Is Gay,” inspired by the book “This Book Is Gay” by Juno Dawson. $25 at americanwritersmuseum.org

Chicago Pride Fest

Halsted St. from Addison to Grace.

June 17 & 18, 11 a.m.-10 p m

Celebrate LBGTQ+ life, culture and community with 150 food/merchandise vendors, Best of Chicago Drag, High Heel Race, Proud Pet Parade, Youth Pride space. Music lineup includes Heather Small, Slayyter, Meet Me @ the Altar, JORDY, Eureka O’Hara, Bbymutha, Cookiee Kawaii, Nick Osin, Shab, 16 Candles. $15 suggested donation. northalsted.com/pridefest/

Pride Flannel Friday

Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N. Clark St. June 23, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Queer Pop Events popular monthly celebrates with a special PRIDE edition. $10 at Eventbrite.

Drag Story Time

Chicago Public Libraries, FREE, register online at chipublib.org celebrate love–especially being able to love whomever we choose. We are all special in some way, and our differences make our world more colorful. Queens will share songs, rhymes and stories related to Pride Month. For families with children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Register at chipublib.org

June 4 Independence Branch, 4024 N. Elston Ave., 1:30 p.m.

June 6 Humboldt Park Branch, 1605 N. Troy St., 11 a.m.

June 12 West Lawn Branch, 4020 W. 63rd St., 6 p.m.

June 13 Beverly Branch, 1962 W. 95th St., 10:30 a.m.

June 13 Austin-Irving Branch, 6100 W. Irving Park Rd., 1 p.m.

June 14 Lozano Branch, 1805 S. Loomis St., 10:30 a.m.

June 16 Merlo Branch, 644 W. Belmont Ave., 10:30 a.m.

June 17 Kelly Branch, 6151 S. Normal Boulevard, 1 p.m.