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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Rockwell on the River, Chicago
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United StatesGerber/Hart Library & Archives, the Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ library and archive, marks its 45th anniversary with a milestone gala at Rockwell on the River in Avondale. An evening celebrating four and a half decades of preserving queer Chicago history, with the community out in force. Check Gerber/Hart for start time and tickets.
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