What gay events are happening today in Chicago?

13 gay events are listed in Chicago today, including TGIF: Friday Afternoon Show Tunes at Sidetrack, Villains Halloween Ball + Drag Dinner: Devil's Night at Kit Kat Lounge and Open Decks B2B at Charlie's. 12 of them start at 5 PM or later.

What's on tonight in Chicago?

Tonight in Chicago: Villains Halloween Ball + Drag Dinner: Devil's Night at Kit Kat Lounge, Open Decks B2B at Charlie's and Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen? at 2Bears Tavern Uptown.

What gay events are on this weekend in Chicago?

43 gay events are listed in Chicago from Friday through Sunday, including TGIF: Friday Afternoon Show Tunes at Sidetrack, Villains Halloween Ball + Drag Dinner: Devil's Night at Kit Kat Lounge and Open Decks B2B at Charlie's.

Where are the gay bars and clubs in Chicago?

Many Chicago events happen at the city's LGBTQ+ bars and clubs. See our full directory of gay bars and venues in Chicago for hours, locations, and what's on.

When is Chicago Pride?

The Chicago Pride Parade is held on the last Sunday of June each year, stepping off at 11 AM in Northalsted (Lakeview). In 2027 that's expected to be Sunday, June 27. Chicago Pride Fest takes over Northalsted the weekend before, and Northalsted Market Days follows in August. The parade draws several hundred thousand spectators.

Where Can I Find Drag Shows in Chicago?

Chicago is one of America's great drag cities, home to Drag Race alumni like Shea Coulee, Trixie Mattel, and Kim Chi. Top drag venues include Kit Kat Lounge (nightly drag dinner shows plus themed brunches), Roscoe's Tavern (Tuesday night Drag Race), Hydrate (drag plus DJ sets), and LIPS (a full drag dinner theater in the South Loop).

Gay Events in Chicago

What's on today, tonight and this weekend · Updated Friday, October 30

Chicago's queer event scene never slows down — from massive circuit parties and drag showcases to community meetups and cultural festivals like Northalsted Market Days. Browse upcoming LGBTQ+ events happening across the city.

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TGIF: Friday Afternoon Show Tunes

4 PM - 9 PM

Sidetrack, Chicago

Weekly Friday singalong at Sidetrack with Broadway hits, drag performances, and dancing. Free entry, frozen cocktails, seven rooms. Chicago gay bar.

Weekly

Villains Halloween Ball + Drag Dinner: Devil's Night

6 PM - 10 PM

Kit Kat Lounge, Chicago

Open Decks B2B

7 PM - 11 PM

Charlie's, Chicago

Open Decks B2B every Friday at Charlie's Chicago. Two guest DJs and Reggay Boots host high-energy dancing with country-western charm. Gay bar nightlife.

Weekly