Gay events in Chicago
· past events5 upcoming events in Chicago, from Sat 31 Oct to Sun 27 Jun 2027. Details and tickets come from the organisers; check with them before you go.
June 20201 event
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Chicago Pride
Ended· Chicago
Chicago gay pride is a massive gay event in the biggest city of Illinois, with a festival weekend a week for the the main Parade on Pride Sunday
May 20202 events
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International Mr Leather
Ended· 520 South Michigan Ave
The world's hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather, in Chicago
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· Chicago
The world's hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather, in Chicago
August 20191 event
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· Chicago
A crowd of more than 40,000 from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate the annual Northalsted Market Days®
June 20191 event
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· Chicago
Chicago gay pride is a massive gay event in the biggest city of Illinois, with a festival weekend a week for the the main Parade on Pride Sunday
November 20181 event
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· Mary's Attic, 5400 N Clark St (Above Hamburger Mary'S), Chicago, IL
Strange Doll Haus presents a NEW monthly QUEER party at Mary's Attic
August 20181 event
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· Chicago
A crowd of more than 40,000 from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate the annual Northalsted Market Days®
June 20181 event
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· Chicago
Chicago gay pride is a massive gay event in the biggest city of Illinois, with a festival weekend a week for the the main Parade on Pride Sunday
May 20181 event
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International Mr Leather
Ended· Chicago
The world's hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather, in Chicago
February 20181 event
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· Brauerhouse Lombard, 1000 N Rohlwing Rd, Lombard, IL
80s DANCE PARTY featuring A Flock of Seagulls, Question Mark Zero, and DJ BVAX in our new, larger venue!
December 20172 events
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· 4923 N Clark St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL 60640, Andersonville
No cover
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· 3356 N Halsted St (W
It’s been 20 years since the release of one of the BIGGEST movies of all time and on Thursday, December 28th Roscoe’s is ready to take you back to TITANIC
November 201725 events
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· Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL
$35 / $42 // 17+
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· Smartbar Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Queen! with
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· 6412 N Clark St (W
Onyx Midwest and The CLCO are partnering to collect toiletries for the Broadway Youth Center
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· Evanston SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
$ 12.00 / Age All Ages
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· 3656 North Halsted (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
Join us for TDOR, our annual trans community event that bring everyone together in solidarity, as we remember the Trans/GNC people who have been killed over the past year due to violence…
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· Fairmont Chicago, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL
HRC is the country’s largest organization working for full equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, and the Gala is the largest single event in Chicago to raise…
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· HRC Chicago, Chicago, IL
HRC is the country’s largest organization working for full equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, and the Gala is the largest single event in Chicago to…
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· 3726 N Broadway St (Waveland), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
Join the Second City Outlaws on November 12 at Charlie’s for our first annual fundraiser!
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· Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL
A collection of award-winning shorts deemed the year’s best from CineKink, “the kinky film festival!”
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Join us for our Fall Wine Tasting Party at Sidetrack to benefit Equality Illinois on Wednesday, November 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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· Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Cheer on the 2017 Inductees into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame art the Chicago History Museum. be a part of creating a totally memorable evening for our inductees
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· 436 N Clark St (Hubbard), Chicago, IL 60654, River North
Doors Open: 8:00PM
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· 3656 North Halsted (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
Join us November 6th at Sidetrack The Video Bar for an evening with Cleve Jones, legendary AIDS and LGBT rights activist
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· 3320 N Halsted St (W
Join us every Sunday Night for our weekly "The Takeover" event featuring a different artist to celebrate!
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· Tea in A'ville, 5400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
After a year of this new America, let's escape across the pond just for a day with Tea In A'ville's first ENGLISH TEA
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· Simone's, 960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
On Saturday, November 4th we House it up with the crew from MAAD SOUL who will bring together a unique Chicago style LIVE House Music experience!!
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· 1383 N Milwaukee Ave (Wolcott), Chicago, IL 60622, Wicker Park
Special Guests: Brendan Michael and Jan Paszszykowski!
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Join us the first Saturday of the month for our Dog Day Party - a fun opportunity to meet new pups and people
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· Smartbar Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
A smartbar 35th anniversary celebration…
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· Comfort Suites O'hare Hotel
Chicago Halloween Party
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· Uptown Underground, 4707 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
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· Barrelman Tavern, 6001 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL
Hey Everyone,
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
The weather is turning and it's time for some hot cocoa and snuggling up with someone for the winter!
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· DfbrL8r, 1463 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
We are celebrating 25 years of Homocore Chicago over 3 days with an archival exhibit, videos, photographs, a band shirt display, a discussion panel, and performances by Thalia Zedek, Scott…
October 201781 events
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· Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
It's Halloween which means Rocky Horror to the extreme!
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· Smartbar Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
HalloQueen! with
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· Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Your favorite queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race are here to "WERQ your world" in the Official World Tour presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder, VH1 and Roscoe's Tavern!
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· 1511 W Balmoral Ave (Clark St.), Chicago, IL 60640, Andersonville
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· 6406 N Clark St (Devon), Chicago, IL 60626, Rogers Park
Come join us for the 5th Annual Heaven or Hell Party
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· 4923 N Clark St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL 60640, Andersonville
Run
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· 5024 N Sheridan Rd (W
It's Back!!
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· Highline Bar + Lounge, 169 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
SAVE THE DATE!
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· 4923 N Clark St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL 60640, Andersonville
Dress up your pooch and you might have a chance at winning some woof-tastic prizes provided by our pals at Jameson Loves Danger and The Annoyance Theatre!
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· Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL
The most unique and exciting event in the industry is back!
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Celebrate Halloweekend at Sidetrack!
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· Official Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
This is an AGES 18 AND OVER event
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· 3458 N Halsted St (Cornelia Ave.), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Come join us after the Janet Jackson Concert for Janet Jackson music, videos and live performances til 2am None other then the best Janet imperonator in the world
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· Full Kit Gear Chicago, 5021 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Drop by and join us for Drinks, hor'dourves and give aways!
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Pre-party for Janet's Chicago Concert this Wednesday, Oct 25, with a special ALL THINGS JACKSON!
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Janet has rescheduled her Chicago Concert for Thursday, Oct 26, so pre-party the night before Wednesday, Oct 25, with a special ALL THINGS JACKSONS!
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Swish, swish, bish!
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· 4923 N Clark St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL 60640, Andersonville
The Bearded Lady, a.k.a
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· Smartbar Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Queen! with
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· 3356 N Halsted St (W
Happy Halloween-ney!
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· 3726 N Broadway St (Waveland), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
✨POP POP POP-U-LAR✨
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· Sportsman's Club, 948 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
// bright.heavy.magic //
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· 3726 N Broadway St (Waveland), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
Heyy my lovely MESSY peeps!
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· 3726 N Broadway St (Waveland), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
Hey there my lovely MESSY peeps!
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· Studio 31 Lounge, 5147 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
TONY O & STUDIO 31 LOUNGE
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· 1383 N Milwaukee Ave (Wolcott), Chicago, IL 60622, Wicker Park
BOO, Suckers!
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· 1829 W Montrose Ave (West of N
Hey Folks!
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· Coalition: Impact, 405 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Join Rebellious Magazine for our monthly gathering of *free* coworking & shenanigans, followed by cocktails
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· Burly, C/O the Burlington, 3425 W Fullerton (Third Weds of eaCh Month), Chicago, IL
Hey Scooby Gang, no need to power-freak, Burly's gonna help you celebrate this scare-a-palooza!
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· 5024 N Sheridan Rd (W
Join as on Tuesday Oct 17 7:30pm at Big Chicks/Tweet for another edition of Homolatte, as we welcome to our stage writer Parker Stockman, and power duo Homer Marrs & Adam E
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· 1383 N Milwaukee Ave (Wolcott), Chicago, IL 60622, Wicker Park
Viva la dolce vita!
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· 3726 N Broadway St (Waveland), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
Join us in celebrating 24 years here in Chicago!!
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· 3320 N Halsted St (W
On the third Sunday of every month, join us for "Fuego!" our Latin music Takeover, bringing a taste of Latin music and culture to Boystown
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!
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· 6412 N Clark St (W
Stop in Saturday, October 14 for Dungeon Master Night, with a live demo in the Club Room at Midnight!
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· 1383 N Milwaukee Ave (Wolcott), Chicago, IL 60622, Wicker Park
We're so excited to bring back our swingin' show "The Peggy Lee Legacy" to Davenport's on Sat Oct 14 @ 8pm
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· 1383 N Milwaukee Ave (Wolcott), Chicago, IL 60622, Wicker Park
“The Peggy Lee Legacy” featuring Jazz & Blues vocalist Jenifer French will have Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret sizzlin’ & swingin’ on Sat Oct 14 at 8pm
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· The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Beer Fest returns to The Field Museum with the Rare and Wild Beer Fest on Oct 14th
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· The Learning Machine, 3145 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL
QUEER FILM SERIES
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· Fandom Fridays at The Call, 1547 w Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL
Come on out to The Call Bar on Friday the 13th and celebrate our monthly event Fandom Fridays at The Call!!!
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· 954 W Belmont Ave (Sheffield, under the eL), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
WAX TRAX!
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· Uptown Underground, 4707 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
We're celebrating all types of bodies at Uptown Underground with the most diverse, LGBTQ-focused, body positive stand-up show around, featuring some of the best comedians in the country:
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· Revival Food Hall, 125 S
On the second and fourth Friday of each month, Beauty Bar Chicago takes over Curbside Books & Records, hosting its renowned Martini & Manicure package from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m
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· 1383 N Milwaukee Ave (Wolcott), Chicago, IL 60622, Wicker Park
Jamie has always been certain of one thing in life: no man will every make her feel the way garlic bread makes her feel
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Join Chappy and Coming Out to celebrate National Coming Out Day at Sidetrack!
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· Progress Bar, 3359 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Join us every week as we Get Lit with Chip for Progress Bar's Weekly Industry Night as we extend our own Employee Discount to all of our 'In The Biz' Friends, 50% discounts on everything…
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· 4923 N Clark St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL 60640, Andersonville
Our Bodacious Bingo Babe Alexis Bevels is ready to call out your number Tuesday night at 8 pm when you play Ba-Da-Bingo!
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· the MID, 306 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
**Voted #1 Dance Party in Chicago by the Chicago Reader and Time Out Chicago, and Best Weekly Party by the Chicago Nightlife Awards!!***
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· Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
OCTOBER 9, 16, and 23 - 8pm - $6
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· The Glenwood, 6962 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
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· Smartbar Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Super Secret Queen! with
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· 3356 N Halsted St (W
Dust Off Your Lederhosen & Get Over To Roscoe's For Oktoberfest 2017 With Our Host Fraulein Frida Lay!
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· 3458 N Halsted St (Cornelia Ave.), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
As one of the most sought after DJs and Producers in the industry, Joe Gauthreaux (pronounced GO TROW) has a resume full of club appearances and main events that spans the last 15 years –…
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· Beauty Bar Chicago, 1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Join us for GRRRL POWER!
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· Municipal Bar + Dining Co., 216 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL
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· Mary's Attic, 5400 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Chilly weather is around the corner, stay warm at LezBe's ladies night Flannel Fridays at Mary's Attic
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· Uptown Underground, 4707 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
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· 3356 N Halsted St (W
Friday, October 6th - RuPaul's Drag Race Top 5 LIVE!
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· 3439 N Halsted (at W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Cubs clinch playoffs!
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· 6412 N Clark St (W
Our 28th year promises to have yet another reason to visit Chicago in October. another family renuion that you have all come to love
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· 6412 N Clark St (W
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· 6412 N Clark St (W
ABW in Chicago, October 6-8 in Chicago and then stick around in the Midwest For Iowa Leather Weekend October 13-15
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· 6412 N Clark St (W
ABW in Chicago, October 6-8 in Chicago and then stick around in the Midwest For Iowa Leather Weekend October 13-15
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· 954 W Belmont Ave (Sheffield, under the eL), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Thurs. 10-05-17:
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· 5024 N Sheridan Rd (W
The Volunteer Outreach Committee is inviting you to our Volunteer Appreciation party for all your hard work and dedication throughout the summer recruiting and registering new HRC members…
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· Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL
Azealia Banks Live in Chicago, Illinois!
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· 4923 N Clark St (at Argyle St), Chicago, IL 60640, Andersonville
Alexis Bevels will keep your balls bouncing this Tuesday night at 8 pm when you play Ba-Da-Bingo!
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· Smartbar Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
The Addams Family Queen! with
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· Madonna Rama ~ Chicago, 954 w
MADONNARAMA: REBEL HEART TOUR RELEASE PARTY
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· Tea in A'ville, 5400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
We love to hear it for and from the boys, but Tea Dance has always at the heart been us loving the ladies of dance and them loving us right back with hit after hit
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· TEXTUREDance Studio, 4140 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613
The #TeamManWilliamz Dance Co will be accepting new members
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· 3349 N Halsted St (Between Roscoe and Buckingham), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Sing your heart out with the bowlers of the Holiday Invitational Tournament - Milwaukee as they take to the road for Show Tunes Sunday at Sidetrack The Video Bar on Sunday, October 1!
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· 3700 N Halsted St (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL 60613, Boystown
"The beat of a nation, the soul of a generation!" Join us Sunday, October 1st for a Divalicious brunch including a ticket giveaway for Motown the Musical!
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· Titan Gym - Krav Maga, Martial Arts, Fitness, Yoga, 2256 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL…
Krav Maga is a self-defense system that encompasses a variety of techniques derived from Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Wrestling
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· Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL
2017 AIDS Run & Walk
September 20172 events
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· 3458 N Halsted St (Cornelia Ave.), Chicago, IL 60657, Boystown
Marco Da Silva is a successful dancer, choreographer and model with a huge passion for music