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

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Soul at Nobody's Darling with DJ Onwa: a night of soul, R&B and grooves at Chicago's Black- and queer-owned Andersonville bar. 8pm to 11pm.
Have feedback on this description? Let us knowDrag brunches, circuit nights & every party worth knowing in Chicago — in your inbox every week.

Wed, Oct 14
6 PM - 8 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Monthly networking mixer for LGBTQ business professionals at Nobody's Darling in Chicago. Connect with community leaders over cocktails every Wednesday.
Monthly
Thu, Oct 15
6 PM - 9 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago

Fri, Oct 16
7 PM - 10 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago

Sun, Oct 18
6:30 PM - 10 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago

Wed, Oct 21
7 PM - 9 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Live podcast recording celebrating queer voices and stories at Nobody's Darling in Andersonville. Join the conversation every Wednesday.

Thu, Oct 29
6 PM - 8 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
Let people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.


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

Everything you need for Chicago's Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade — the route, the costume contest, the Northalsted bars that go all out, and where to stay that's gay.

Parvati Shallow's Survivor brunch, Queen! celebrates Lucy's birthday, and G.E.M. turns five at Jackhammer — plus 92 ways to fill your weekend.

A citywide guide to the best gay bars and clubs in Chicago — Northalsted's neon-lit video bars, Andersonville's laid-back locals, historic South Side spots and everything between.

Laid-back patios, karaoke, and the least pretentious crowd in the city — here's where Chicago's bears, cubs, and otters actually hang out, night by night.

From cruise bars in Rogers Park to the Chicago Eagle, here's every corner of Chicago's leather and kink scene — the birthplace of IML.