Chicago gay events this weekend

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Sliding scale and insurance

$14 – $26

$43

A one-night-only benefit for Chicago Shakespeare Theater!

Midsommarfest celebrates the area’s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ community with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.

Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago’s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day celebration with multiple music stages, drag shows, DJs, dancing, and more.

Chicago Pride Parade: This legendary event is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country.

Performers Paul Barrosse, Victoria Zielinski and Dana Olsen will tackle everything from the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the relationship between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, artificial intelligence and conspiracy theories.

Through Jan. 3 at Studio5, 1934 Dempster St., Evanston; tickets from $40 at evanstonmade.org

Holiday Magic Show

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Check out some of Chicago’s top inclusive events throughout the year.

Spring LGBTQ+ events in Chicago

International Mr. Leather: This international conference and competition, held annually in Chicago each May since 1979, includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.

Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago

Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago’s most beloved street festivals each June.

They’ll perform two shows — the early one geared more family-friendly — at Roxy Lockport.

3 p.m. Other events include RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties, all things Beyoncé, and more.

Slo ‘Mo: From club nights and concerts to comedy, Slo ‘Mo aims to create spaces that celebrate queer joy and uplift local queer creatives and communities.

Party Noire: This inclusive cultural hub celebrates Black women of color across the gender spectrum and cultivates affirming events and makes space for Black queer joy.

Check out events calendar for more upcoming LGBTQ+ events.