Chicago LBTQ Events

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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 am
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   Hi 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 pm
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   to be fair I don’t think any of these events said for under 60 only

   Posted by Tracy | May 6, 2011, 2:46 pm
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   Allo!

   how do people submit events to your calendar?

   Posted by Kara C | May 13, 2011, 10:03 am
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   Kara, send all the info to: events@thelstop.org

   Posted by Lisa_Martinez | May 13, 2011, 10:58 pm
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   Don’t forget we who are in the hip 40-55 range!
   NOT SAGE YET!

   Posted by moi | May 20, 2011, 1:26 pm
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   Hey 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 pm
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   Hey 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 pm
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   We 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 pm
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    Been 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 am
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    Please add the Dykes Pedaling Bikes event from Windy City Cycling Club.

    Thanks!
    Susan

    Posted by susan | October 20, 2011, 6:08 pm
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    Hey Susan! Thanks for the tip! I will make sure it gets added.

    Posted by Lisa | October 21, 2011, 12:44 am
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    Lipstick Thursdays at Parlour has moved to Fridays.

    Posted by Candice Gardner | November 14, 2011, 8:44 pm
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    Candice, thank you for the heads up!

    Posted by Vivian | November 14, 2011, 10:53 pm
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    Is there a black bra party this year?

    Posted by Jane | January 18, 2012, 7:50 pm
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    Are 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 pm
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    Will you be adding some Valentine’s Day events?

    Posted by Erin Robinson | January 25, 2012, 3:51 pm
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    @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 pm
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    Two 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
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    @EG – Thank you for the heads up. We will add these events to our calendar.

    Posted by Vivian | February 8, 2012, 1:10 pm
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    Hey 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 pm
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    here’s a Heavy Rotations link: http://www.facebook.com/events/317549691635127/

    Posted by Grace | March 10, 2012, 12:06 pm
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    Thank you Grace! We’ll get your event in.

    Posted by Vivian | March 13, 2012, 10:54 am
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    Any chance of planning any events/outings in the suburbs?

    Posted by jone | May 26, 2012, 2:14 pm
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    any of these events need a alternative/hip-hop singer?

    Posted by iNDIG0 | June 6, 2012, 8:27 pm
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    The wife and I will be visiting July 3 – 9 for our anniversary. Any events we should know about?

    Posted by Rita Castillo | June 21, 2012, 11:07 am
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    is every 1 of these things 18 and older..im 18 n a fem lloking 4 a place 2 meet studs but i dont want 2 go sum where n b told i have 2 b 21

    Posted by bridget | July 4, 2012, 6:08 pm
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    Hi there Bridget,

    Alex Madness is working on a 18+ night. We’ll have it posted as soon as we get the details. Stay tuned on our events page!

    Thanks – Vivian

    Posted by Vivian | July 5, 2012, 10:18 am
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    For those of you looking for something to do tonight…
    Saturday night karaoke is about to kick off. Come in and get ready to sing… Or at the least be amused by those trying to sing. Last week we had some AMAZING talent and the energy in the room was incredible! Best of all it’s FREE! We are located at 440 N State (the corner of State and Illinois). Downtown is conveniently located 1 blocks south of the Grand Red Line station. When you walk in ask for Karaoke and the door guy will point you in the right direction (lower level to the left). All the fun starts at 10 and goes until 2:15 am. It usually starts to get busy by 11 so early arrival is recommended. Tonight we have $8 Vodka Redbull and $5 Jameson shots.

    Posted by Sarah | July 21, 2012, 5:25 pm
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    So it’s another weekly installment of downtown’s best karaoke night. We are bringing you some really great talent, drunk talent, and really BAD talent. So why not stop in have a drink and a laugh or maybe be inspired by an amazing singer. We are located at 440 State (corner of State and Illinois) and conveniently 1 block south of the Grand Red Line station. The awesomeness starts at 10:30pm and goes until 2:30am. Our drink specials include $8 vodka Redbull and $5 Jameson shots.

    Posted by Sarah | July 28, 2012, 6:14 pm
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    Are There Any Event For Th 18+ Crowd. All These Events Seem To Be 21+ Lol

    Posted by Asja | September 6, 2012, 1:39 am
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    Still a dearth of activity for the fit & fabulous 40-50s ‘Lesbian Events under $200, Alex’ gals.

    Posted by moi | September 9, 2012, 4:21 pm
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    We hosted a 40+ Speedfriending night last week! We’ll keep you posted on everything we catch wind of! This week at Parlour we are showing another 2 episodes of The L Word with $3 specialty cocktails. That’s fun for ALL ages!

    Posted by Leah | September 10, 2012, 5:15 am
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    VESPERTINE is for ages 18 and over.
    This is a play Party for Women of all experience levels. It is a Publicly networked PRIVATE event.

    VESPERTINE is open to all women and transfolk 18 years of age or older. SO! If you are a woman, or you identify as a woman and live your DAILY LIFE as a woman or are a female-born transgender male person who feels they are connected to and have a love of the kinky/leather/fetish women’s community, YOU ARE WELCOME!!!

    Posted by Sky Cotton | October 18, 2012, 1:55 pm
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    Hello, I am a student aide at Northeastern Il University. I am trying to send you all a press release concerning our health fair that we will be conducting November 27. Can you please send me an email address where I can forward this information to.
    Thanks Tracy =)

    Posted by Tracy Barfield | November 7, 2012, 1:32 pm
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    Karaoke- noun /karōk/

    A form of entertainment, offered typically by bars and clubs, in which really drunk people take turns singing popular songs (probably badly) over prerecorded backing tracks.

    So it’s another weekly installment of downtowns best karaoke night. We are bringing you some really GREAT talent, drunk talent, and really BAD talent. So why not stop in have a drink and a laugh or maybe be inspired by an amazing singer. Our address is 440 N State St. (corner of State and Illinois) which is conveniently located 1 block south of the Grand Red Line station.

    We are located blocks from where Broadway in Chicago takes place… Which is why on a weekly basis we have members of different shows stopping in to sing. Last week we had cast members from The Book of Mormon stop in… Will they stop in again this week? Only one way to find out!

    The awesomeness starts at 10:00pm and goes until 2:15am. Our drink specials include $8 vodka Redbull, $7 Stoli drinks, $6 Well cocktails, and $5 Jameson shots. AND AS ALWAYS NO COVER!

    Posted by Jen | January 5, 2013, 5:45 pm
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    so… any events here for a 20-year-old baby dyke? Seems like almost everything I hear about is 21+, but damn it! I need to get my lez on!

    Posted by T | January 15, 2013, 2:40 pm
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    Wild thursdays at halsteds bar and grill is 18+ every Thursday

    Posted by G | January 20, 2013, 2:34 pm
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    what about youth? what about teens? what about lesbian/bisexual teen girls? :/

    Posted by jbaz | February 10, 2013, 6:40 pm
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    I tried to go to the Queer Book Club this week and it was closed. I walked them one before the event to RSVP and once right before to confirm and received no response. The book was great but was a bit annoyed by the fact I went all the way there and there was no book club.

    Would really appreciate more info on this, thanks.

    Posted by Rebecca | March 15, 2013, 1:57 pm
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    I tried to go to the Queer Book Club this week and it was closed. I emailed them once before the event to RSVP and once right before to confirm and received no response. The book was great but was a bit annoyed by the fact I went all the way there and there was no book club.

    Would really appreciate more info on this, thanks.

    Posted by Rebecca | March 15, 2013, 1:58 pm
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    @Rebecca – Thanks for letting us know. What book club were you trying to attend? Group and location please.

    Posted by admin | March 15, 2013, 2:29 pm
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    @Admin: it was The Queer Book Club at The Book Cellar / 4736 N. Lincoln on March 12.

    Posted by Rebecca | March 26, 2013, 11:33 pm
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    Hi I have a new open mic. 18+, LGBTQ friendly. Its on the south side of town.
    Pansophy’s Patio hosted by Niki Gee every 3rd Wednesday starting 4/17/13. Poetry, music and a dance party afterward. Free food while supplies last.
    Pansophy’s Patio every 3rd Wednesday at The Spoken Word Lounge, 1200 W. 35th Street, (in the Bridgeport Art Center)Back Lower Level. Plenty of free parking in a secure lot. 35th street Red Line Stop. 35th Street Green Line Stop. 35th Street Bus to Racine or Racine Bus to 35th street.

    Posted by Niki Gee | April 9, 2013, 10:26 pm
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    I found this tumblr and messaged the author. She wants to host a gathering for queers in the suburbs bi monthly, more or less, depending on how many people are interested. I love this idea. Follow/reblog her posts!

    Posted by X | May 2, 2013, 10:50 am

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