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Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) creates musical experiences that entertain and enlighten, inspire change, and build community. CGMC has been an integral part of Chicago’s...
This south suburban gay club features DJ-driven dancing, karaoke and monthly drag shows.
Hot HangoutsNorthalstedA Legacy Walk of rainbow-color totems with plaques honoring LGBTQ rights advocates lines the main thoroughfare of this anchor to Chicago’s gay scene. It’s also...
Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGTBQ Rights Movement at the Illinois Holocaust Museum
Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement explores the June 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn as the flashpoint that ignited the modern gay...
Women & Children First Book Store
We are one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, stocking more than 30,000 books by and about women, children's books for all ages, and...
Roscoe's is a fun and entertaining gay nightclub for the most adventuresome customer. Whether you come to drink, dance, sing, watch videos, dine at our...
This gay sports bar has been a neighborhood staple for more than 25 years, offering pool, darts, all the games on giant flat screens and a...
This bar started it all when it was the first gay bar to open in the Northalsted area (formerly known as Boystown). Little Jim's is big...
This vintage Northalsted hotel features turn-of-the-century architecture and art deco furnishings. Gay-friendly restaurants and nightclubs are close by (Berlin dance club is right down the street),...
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to building and strengthening the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. Center on...
Located in Northalsted, Cell Block is long known as one of Chicago's premiere gay clubs. The front bar has a dance floor, DJ and live...
This friendly bar in the Uptown neighborhood caters to a lesbian and gay clientele. Try Big Chicks’ next-door restaurant, Tweet, for a delish breakfast, lunch or...
Best Western Hawthorne Terrace
This Northalsted vintage hotel is located close to historic Wrigley Field (home of Chicago Cubs baseball), as well as gay-friendly restaurants and nightclubs. Enjoy breakfast on...
LGBTQ Chicago: Uptown & Edgewater
Located on the north side of Chicago, the neighborhoods of Uptown & Edgewater contain some of the city's best hidden gems. From jazz clubs and beaches...
By Amber Holst of Concierge PreferredHome to one of Chicago's largest gay and lesbian communities, Anderson is recognized for its diversity and a quirky atmosphere. The neighborhood is...
By Amber Holst of Concierge PreferredHome to the annual Chicago Pride Festival and Parade, Northalsted is home to one of the most vibrant LGBTQ communities in...
Gayety's Chocolates & Ice Cream Co.
Gayety's is a Chocolate and Ice Cream Shop established in Chicago in 1920. We've been perfecting our craft for over a century and we're famous for...
Gallery Seven features work from local, national and international artists, as well as from its’ own members. On display are artists photography, paintings, sculpture, pottery, wood...
Enjoy modern, regional American cuisine. Casual fine dining in the historic Gaylord Building (1838). Beautiful seasonal patio offering dog friendly dining. Open daily Tuesday - Sunday...
The Legacy Walk is the world’s only outdoor LGBT History Museum Walk. Spanning one-half mile on both sides of the street, this exhibit features dozens of beautiful...
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