Chicago LBTQ Events
Featured Events
Wednesday, May 16
WTF Wednesdays
9pm-2am / No Cover / Sopo Bar and Lounge / 3418 N. Southport
Check out this new LGBTQ night in Chicago! Featuring DJ Kirby, and DJ ZEL of Juicy Fridays. With host BIG-T. Fun raffles, with proceeds going to a charity. Every Wednesday!
Thursday, May 17
LCCP’s Women’s Health Drop-In Night
6pm-8pm / Free / 5459 S. University Ave., / Chicago, IL 60615
Are you an uninsured woman in need of health and wellness care? The Lesbian Community Care Project of Howard Brown Health Center joins Chicago Child Care Society to provide uninsured women with a FREE Women’s Health Drop-In Night in Hyde Park! Free services provided include: Pap tests and breast/chest exams, counseling intake services, HIV/STD testing, a sexual health demonstration and general women’s health workshops. Registration opens at 5PM and services will be provided from 6-8PM. For questions or more information, contact: betsyr@howardbrown.org or 773.388.8993.
Women Like Me Support Group
6pm – 7:30pm / Free / Howard Brown Health Center /4025 N. Sheridan Rd.
Are you a woman who, after having been married to or partnered with men, is coming out later in life? This FREE drop-in support group discusses: coming out to family and at work, the parent/child relationship, marital separation and divorce, meeting other women, and sexual and mental health. For more information about this support group, contact Shena at: ShenaW@howardbrown.org or 773.572.5118.
T Out Mike
7pm / $5 Sug. / Center on Halsted / 3656 N. Halsted
An open mike night for musical and spoken word performances for the Trans community and friends.
Windy City Gay Idol 2012 Preliminary Competition
8pm / $5 / The Call / 1547 W Bryn Mawr
Windy City Gay Idol 2012 preliminary competitions are one-night-only at different bars. As many as 20 participants sing at each venue, where all contestants compete for the chance to advance to the semi-finals Saturday, June 2 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted. Results from every preliminary, semi-final and final event come from audience votes. Votes from friends, family and audience members hopefully land them on the stage at the finals Saturday, June 16 at Sidetrack.
There is a $10 signup fee for singers, and a $5 fee for audience members at all preliminary events.
Je t’aime Entertainment presents Thirsty Thursdays
9pm-2am / $5 / Watra Night Club / 4758 S. Pulaski Rd.
SEXY Go Gos, & Drag Show performances EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT DANCING FOR YOU! A LGBTQ chill spot to hang. Shoot some pool, throw darts, dance the night away and meet new people. DJ Fuego spinning the hottest tracks all night!
Friday, May 18
Women’s Game Night
6pm-9pm / Free / Center on Halsted / 3656 N. Halsted
New friends, conversations, snacks and games at this monthly event that attracts up to 100 local queer women.
Powder Room: EQIL Ladies’ Night
8pm-10pm / Parlour on Clark / 6341 N Clark
Third Friday of each month, meet some new friends and enjoy creative cocktails, and the raffle of a champagne party for 20! RSVP to info@eqil.org.
Lipstick FRIDAY
9-2am / Free / Parlour On Clark / 6341 N Clark St.
Every Friday is ladies night at Parlour! Never a cover, always a ton of ladies. Good drink specials, music, and mayhem.
Cirque De La Femme Monthly Show
10pm-2am / No cover / Lincoln Tap Room / 3010 N Lincoln Ave,
Shows all night starting @ 11-2. Hosted by Ruby Dee & Scarlett DeVille. Performer Line Up: Erynn Ann Archy, Feli Fury, and Spyder Dupre. With Special Guest : MissPussykatt
Dollhouse
9pm / No Cover / Cuna / 1113 W. Belmont
The Most Diverse Lesbian Night in Chicago has a new home! Doll House has been four years running because of your support. Come out and help them break into their new location! As always, no cover all night long and plenty of sexy gogo dancers. They are also celebrating their resident GoGo dancer, Ashley’s Birthday!
Saturday, May 19
Beyond the Grimm
3pm & 8pm / $15, $10 Students and Seniors / Center on Halsted / 3656 N. Halsted
Reveries in Motion presents ‘Beyond the Grimm’ a dance concert featuring modern style dance and choreography based on the famous Grimm Fairytales.
Sappho’s Salon
7:30pm / $10 / Women & Children First / 5233 N. Clark St.
Featuring Catherine Lundoff and Beth Grogg, with Special Guest Host C. C. Carter. $7-$10 sliding scale includes food and wine. This month’s installment of our popular salon night for lesbians and their friends presents writers Catherine Lundoff and Beth Grogg. Minnesota-based Lundoff is the award-winning author of several books, including Night’s Kiss and Silver Moon: A Wolves of Wolf’s Point Novel, editor of Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades: Lesbian Ghost Stories, and co-editor of Hellebore and Rue: Takes of Queer Women and Magic. Although her first love is poetry, Chicagoan Beth Grogg has also written screenplays, a one-woman show, performance pieces, journalism, and, alas, advertising and public relations copy. (A girl’s gotta eat, right?) She is also a former Sappho’s volunteer and long-time Sappho’s Salon supporter. Tonight’s special guest host is nationally renowned, award-winning spoken word artist and POW-WOW founder, C. C. Carter. Proceeds benefit the artists and the Women’s Voices Fund.
Alt Q Music Festival
7pm / Old Town School of Folk Music / 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Scott Free presents the 12th Annual Alt Q Music Festival! Featuring Daphne Willis, J C Brooks, Alkin Dobkin, Nho JJ, E Nina Jay, and Band Practice. The event’s mission is to raise awareness of out performers among bot the general public and the LGBT community. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Broadway Youth Center.
Sami Grisafe, GIRLBAND, Kelsey Montanez, and Patti Rain
8pm-12am / $10 / Elbo Room / 2871 North Lincoln Ave.
Come out for an amazing line up of ladies! DJ Filibusta (DJ Set – 12:00am), Sami Grisafe (11:00pm), GIRLBAND (10:00pm), Kelsey Montanez (9:00pm), Patti Rain (8:00pm)
Sunday, May 20
Beyond the Grimm
3pm / $15, $10 Students and Seniors / Center on Halsted / 3656 N. Halsted
Reveries in Motion presents ‘Beyond the Grimm’ a dance concert featuring modern style dance and choreography based on the famous Grimm Fairytales.
“Laugh Away the Pain”
7pm / $10 advanced / Red Kiva / 1108 W. Randolph
Join B.BLYSS! Productions Inc. & Pride Apparel as we present “Laugh Away the Pain” The Comedy for A Cause Comedy Show!
Featuring “Laugh Away The Pain” Comedians: Soli Santos, Bradley Thomas, Gwen La Roka, Shannon Ennis & Kellye Howard! Hosted By: Christian Valentino Music By: DJ Sandra Suave.
On Sale Now at: http://www.laughawaythepain.eventbrite.com/ A percentage of the proceeds from this event will be going to: Affinity Community Services.
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
7pm / Davenport’s Cabaret & Piano Bar / 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue
One Night Only! Justin Hayford is back by popular demand, offering his take on the wit and wisdon from Children’s Public Television. At this Sunday evening performance you set the admission price, which is donated to AIDS Legal Council of Chicago.
Two of the most influential television programs in history – Sesame Street and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – produced some of the wittiest and most endearing songs in the American popular songbook. Chicago cabaret performer Justin Hayford has put them together for this special program, along with the fascinating stories behind their creation. You’ll hear well-knows classics like Bein’ Green, Sing! and Won’t You Be My Neighbor? along with obscure gems like When Bert’s Not Here and It’s You I Like. The songs may have been written for children, but their cleverness, insight and poignancy resonate at any age.
Monday, May 21
Windy City Gay Idol 2012 Preliminary Competition – Wild Card!
9pm / $5 / Roscoe’s / 3356 N. Halsted
Windy City Gay Idol 2012 preliminary competitions are one-night-only at different bars. As many as 20 participants sing at each venue, where all contestants compete for the chance to advance to the semi-finals Saturday, June 2 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted. Results from every preliminary, semi-final and final event come from audience votes. Votes from friends, family and audience members hopefully land them on the stage at the finals Saturday, June 16 at Sidetrack.
There is a $10 signup fee for singers, and a $5 fee for audience members at all preliminary events. Tonight is a WILD CARD. Invited guests plus open slots for new singers.
Tuesday, May 22
Exploring Relationships
7pm / $5 Sug. / Center on Halsted / 3656 N. Halsted
Life Coach Bob Kiser will facilitate a workshop on creating and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships as an LGBT person.
Tempted Tuesdays
10pm-2am / No Cover / Rebel / 3462 N. Clark
TEMPTED TUESDAYS will have happy hour 9-10 serving up $1 well drinks & domestic drafts so come pregame with us then stick around for the hottest Tuesday night dance party! Where we rage til 2am.
Wednesday, May 23
WTF Wednesdays
9pm-2am / No Cover / Sopo Bar and Lounge / 3418 N. Southport
Check out this new LGBTQ night in Chicago! Featuring DJ Kirby, and DJ ZEL of Juicy Fridays. With host BIG-T. Fun raffles, with proceeds going to a charity. Every Wednesday!
Thursday, May 24
Workshop: Wrapped For Pleasure: Scarf Bound for Sex with Midori
8pm / $25 / Early To Bed / 5232 N Sheridan Rd
Want to bring sizzling, sexy, fun, and easy erotic bondage to your bedroom? Don’t want to bother with expensive gear or complicated ropes? This class is designed specifically for combining sex with bondage. Learn fun positions, the easiest way to plan, techniques and how to change positions quickly. Midori will teach you safe non-rope ties for sex in various positions, making a dildo harness with rope, sexual sensation enhancement with good positions, and more.
There will be lots practice time so bring some a beach towel or a yoga mat, and wear comfortable clothing. (All the exercises will be fully clothed.) Scarves and other materials will be provided. Couples or intimately comfortable friends encouraged!
Je t’aime Entertainment presents Thirsty Thursdays
9-2am / $5 / Watra Night Club / 4758 S. Pulaski Rd.
SEXY Go Gos, & Drag Show performances EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT DANCING FOR YOU! A LGBTQ chill spot to hang. Shoot some pool, throw darts, dance the night away and meet new people. DJ Fuego spinning the hottest tracks all night!
Friday, May 25
Women’s Movie Night
7pmm / $5 Sug. / Center on Halsted / 3656 N. Halsted
Join in on Center on Halsted’s monthly Women’s Movie Night. This months movie selection is still in the works. Check back soon for updates!
Dollhouse
9pm / No Cover / Cuna / 1113 W. Belmont
The Most Diverse Lesbian Night in Chicago has a new home! Doll House has been four years running because of your support. Come out and help them break into their new location! As always, no cover all night long and plenty of sexy gogo dancers.
Lipstick FRIDAY
9-2am / Free / Parlour On Clark / 6341 N Clark St.
Every Friday is ladies night at Parlour! Never a cover, always a ton of ladies. Good drink specials, music, and mayhem.
Saturday, May 26
Trans Cinema
6pm / $5 Sug. / Center on Halsted / 3656 N. Halsted
Join in on Center on Halsted’s monthly Trans Movie Night. This months movie selection is still in the works. Check back soon for updates!
The L Stop 1 Year Anniversary Party!
9:30pm-12:30am / $35 presale / O’Malleys Bar / 3551 N. Sheffield
We’ve made it to one year! Happy Birthday to our little creation that is The L Stop. We are so excited and thankful to have the support and love from our communities both online and off. Come enjoy the generous libations, wonderful guests, scintillating performances by amazing talent, and booty shaking beats with the whole L Stop family! There will be a catwalk. And women covered in frosting. And drinks. And laughs. Performances, cake eating contest, and much much more…
General - $35 PRESALE DISCOUNT PRICE – Access To Main Floor, 3 HR Open Bar Call
VIP - $60 PRESALE DISCOUNT PRICE – Full Access Including Private Lounge, private bar, and yummy eats, 3 HR Open Bar Premium
Purchase tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/246679
Sunday, May 27
House of Juicy Dolls Lesbian Night
9pm-2am / Fuze Night Club / 2242 N. Lincoln Ave.
The BEST of Juicy Fridays & DollHouse Fridays under one roof! This time for MEMORIAL WEEKEND on SUNDAY MAY 27th & a BETTER location at FUZE NIGHT CLUB w/3 floors of DANCE! NO WORK OR SCHOOL ON MONDAY!! Don’t miss it!
Tuesday, May 29
Chicago Transgender Convention Be-All 2012
3pm / DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center / 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove
Hospitality Suite, seminars including surgeons, vendors, off-site adventures to Hair Spray by John Waters at Drury Lane and a casino, lunches with Mara Keisling commander of NCTE and with guest speaker Amanda Simpson of the White House, performances by Eileen Birch, Chicago Blues of Dave Weld, the Imperial Flames and a closing gala. Thru June 3.
Tempted Tuesdays
10pm-2am / No Cover / Rebel / 3462 N. Clark
TEMPTED TUESDAYS will have happy hour 9-10 serving up $1 well drinks & domestic drafts so come pregame with us then stick around for the hottest Tuesday night dance party! Where we rage til 2am.
Wednesday, May 30
Monthly Women’s Health Drop-In Night
5pm – 8pm / Free / Howard Brown Health Center / 4025 N. Sheridan Rd.
Come join the Lesbian Community Care Project for our monthly Women’s Health Drop In, where we offer FREE breast/chest exams and pap tests for uninsured women under 35, as well as mental health appointments. Registration opens at 5PM; last registration is taken at 7:30PM. For more info, contact Anna at: AnnaT@howardbrown.org
Group Acupuncture Night
6pm – 8pm / $15 / Howard Brown Health Center / 4025 N. Sheridan Rd.
Plagued by insomnia, depression or stress? Acupuncture is an alternative medicine that has been known to relieve pain, stress, and many other conditions! Join the Lesbian Community Care Project for an evening of group acupuncture with our guest acupuncturist from Healing Foundations, Rebecca Christy, for only $15.
WTF Wednesdays
9pm-2am / No Cover / Sopo Bar and Lounge / 3418 N. Southport
Check out this new LGBTQ night in Chicago! Featuring DJ Kirby, and DJ ZEL of Juicy Fridays. With host BIG-T. Fun raffles, with proceeds going to a charity. Every Wednesday!
Thursday, May 31
Lesbian Book Club
6pm-8pm / Free / Howard Brown Health Center / 4025 N. Sheridan Rd.
This lesbian-meets-literary event gathers monthly & welcomes all LBTQ-identified women who are interested in discussing a variety of books & topics. We meet the LAST Thursday of each month; this group is free to participate in. To register for this book club, contact Shena at: ShenaW@howardbrown.org or 773.572.5118.
Je t’aime Entertainment presents Thirsty Thursdays
9-2am / $5 / Watra Night Club / 4758 S. Pulaski Rd.
SEXY Go Gos, & Drag Show performances EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT DANCING FOR YOU! A LGBTQ chill spot to hang. Shoot some pool, throw darts, dance the night away and meet new people. DJ Fuego spinning the hottest tracks all night!
Have an event you want us to list? Just send all the info to events@thelstop.org Thx!
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I think you need to think about those of us who are single and in our 60s and actively solicit for those years. There are many of us who would still like to meet singles.
Thanks
Posted by Ellen | May 3, 2011, 7:56 amHi Ellen – we will absolutely do what we can to find events to fit your needs. As a matter of fact, we will start by posting more SAGE events. This is a program at the Center on Halsted in Boystown. They do have many events coming up and we’ll make sure to include them in our list. Thank you.
http://www.centeronhalsted.org/coh/calendar/neweventsbycategory.cfm?catnumber=11
Posted by admin | May 3, 2011, 12:08 pmto be fair I don’t think any of these events said for under 60 only
Posted by Tracy | May 6, 2011, 2:46 pmAllo!
how do people submit events to your calendar?
Posted by Kara C | May 13, 2011, 10:03 amKara, send all the info to: events@thelstop.org
Posted by Lisa_Martinez | May 13, 2011, 10:58 pmDon’t forget we who are in the hip 40-55 range!
NOT SAGE YET!
Posted by moi | May 20, 2011, 1:26 pmHey Moi! We have not forgotten about your category! This weekend you should check out the Out In Chicago preview opening, and A night of Lesbian Laughs, just to name a few. Also, next month is Pride month, and there are a TON of events coming up that are non-bar related, and mixers for business professionals. I think you will have a good amount of events to choose from.
Posted by Lisa_Martinez | May 20, 2011, 2:40 pmHey kinda still new on the scene. So glad I found this site it really helps me know what’s going on.
Posted by wana | June 14, 2011, 5:08 pmWe would love to get information to you about our upcoming weekend of lesbian plays and screenplays at Center on Halsted September 7 to 11. Is there someone I can direct a press release to?
Posted by David Zak | August 11, 2011, 12:55 pmBeen waiting almost two years for this blog to jump off. I threw out the card about two months ago thinking your site was not going to happen. Welcome.
Posted by Barbara | September 9, 2011, 9:44 amPlease add the Dykes Pedaling Bikes event from Windy City Cycling Club.
Thanks!
Susan
Posted by susan | October 20, 2011, 6:08 pmHey Susan! Thanks for the tip! I will make sure it gets added.
Posted by Lisa | October 21, 2011, 12:44 amLipstick Thursdays at Parlour has moved to Fridays.
Posted by Candice Gardner | November 14, 2011, 8:44 pmCandice, thank you for the heads up!
Posted by Vivian | November 14, 2011, 10:53 pmIs there a black bra party this year?
Posted by Jane | January 18, 2012, 7:50 pmAre any of the dance/clubbing events for 18+? None of the website mention anything about age. I’m really struggling to find things for lesbians under 21 years old and could use some suggestions, if you have any.
Posted by Tay | January 23, 2012, 4:33 pmWill you be adding some Valentine’s Day events?
Posted by Erin Robinson | January 25, 2012, 3:51 pm@Jane – That’s a good question, we are unsure. As soon as we hear anything, it will be immediately posted!
@Tay – Events do come up now and then for 18+ crowds. We’ll do what we can to figure out a way to find these events easier on our Events page.
@Erin – Yes! We will have an event on Valentine’s Day. Details coming soon!
Thank you for the questions!
Posted by Vivian | January 26, 2012, 4:00 pmTwo regular events u should add 2 cal. PowWow – the open mic/spoken word event started by CC Carter, has taken place EVERY Tuesday for 9 yrs. World-famous performers & the most accepting open mic in the city. Celebrate 9 yr anniversary this Tues. 2/7 $5 cover, 8-10 performances, 10-4AM FAB dancing. Jeffrey Pub, 7041 S Jeffrey Blvd (where Lakeshore Drive ends in south side.)
Sappho’s Salon @ Women And Children First, 5233 N Clark, 7-10, the 3rd Sat of every month. Will celebrate 5 yrs this June. This Salon 2/18 is the 1st dance party @ Sappho’s. Otherwise terrific showcase of the best nationally & internationally known lesbian performers – writers, singers, musicians, poets, burlesque, etc. Chk W&CF website ea mo 4 featured performers.
Posted by E.G. | February 3, 2012, 5:28 pm@EG – Thank you for the heads up. We will add these events to our calendar.
Posted by Vivian | February 8, 2012, 1:10 pmHey Parlour this wednesday has Heavy Rotations! It’s a great queer dance party dedicated to queers of all sizes, shapes, colors!
Posted by Grace | March 10, 2012, 12:05 pmhere’s a Heavy Rotations link: http://www.facebook.com/events/317549691635127/
Posted by Grace | March 10, 2012, 12:06 pmThank you Grace! We’ll get your event in.
Posted by Vivian | March 13, 2012, 10:54 am