Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
WLW songwriters perform in an intimate setting, sharing the personal stories behind their music.
Have feedback on this description? Let us knowLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.

Fri, Jul 3
9 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Cover-free Friday night at Dorothy Chicago featuring DJs Cobra B and Queen Méabh. DJ sets 9pm–1am. New talent, no cover charge.

Sat, Jul 4
6 PM - 2 AM
Dorothy, Chicago
Join us for Independence Day at Dorothy, Chicago's lesbian bar. Cocktails, community, and queer joy in our below-ground sanctuary.

Wed, Jul 8
6 PM - 10 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Monthly Wednesday tarot readings with mediumship and spell work at Dorothy, Chicago's lesbian bar. Candlelit pop-up with cocktails and community.
Monthly
Thu, Jul 9
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Dorothy, Chicago
Vicious alternative standup comedy every Thursday at Dorothy. Hosted by Slugface. Sharp jokes from Chicago's boldest comedians.
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Your complete guide to LGBTQ+ Chicago — the best gay bars, annual events, neighborhoods, hotels, and things to do in the Windy City.

Pride South Side, holiday-weekend parties, and the Black & Brown LGBTQ+ bars that carry the scene year-round — your Chicago Black Pride 2026 guide.

Andersonville is Chicago's brunch-and-boutiques gayborhood — residential, queer-women-friendly, and built around independent shops, not bottle service. Here's the local's guide.

From the 1924 Society for Human Rights to the Legacy Walk's rainbow pylons, here's Chicago's LGBTQ+ history told through landmarks you can visit — plus a self-guided route.
