Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association has become one of the largest community based, multipurpose lesbian and gay membership organizations in Illinois. OPALGA produces and sponsors a vast array of regular events and activities aimed at the Oak Park area LGBTQ community and our families and friends. These events Read more [...]

Artemis Singers is a lesbian feminist chorus comprised of women with diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to performing music written or arranged by women. The chorus works to effect positive change in cultural attitudes toward women and women artists, as well as to increase the visibility of lesbian feminists. Membership Read more [...]

The Gay, Lesbian and Supporting Sailors (GLASS) seeks to foster a base free of prejudice, bigotry, harassment, and violence by providing a space for all Sailors to explore and increase their understanding of aspects related to sexual orientation and expression in an open and nonjudgmental environment.We support and affirm the Read more [...]

Transgender is an umbrella term that applies to people whose gender identity does not conform to what society has commonly associated with birth sex. The Oak Park Public Library has created a unique collection to serve transgender people and everyone seeking information, including employers, medical providers, allies, friends, and family. Read more [...]

Bare Boned Theatre will present dynamic work as seen through our own eyes; the way we see people everyday rather than preconceived notions of type. Through non-traditional casting and the development of physical and dynamic staging, we strive to revive the classics, re-interpret contemporary drama and develop. We produce Chicago’s Read more [...]

HOMOLATTE is a twice-a-month, all-ages, queer music and spoken word series in Chicago. It happens on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm at BIG CHICKS. Free parking in back (through alley). Free admission / pass the hat for the artists.

Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles is Chicago’s premier family of performance groups for members and friends of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Home to four major Lakeside Pride ensembles – Freedom Marching Band, Shhh…OUT Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra – the organization offers a diverse musical Read more [...]

The Brotherhood of the Phoenix is a neo-pagan order for Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender men who love men. We celebrate the Spirit of the Divine within and build community with men who seek positive transformation of self, community and the world. Together we work to weave the magick that changes Read more [...]

The Brotherhood of the Phoenix is a neo-pagan order for Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender men who love men. We celebrate the Spirit of the Divine within and build community with men who seek positive transformation of self, community and the world. Together we work to weave the magick that changes Read more [...]

Open to all who fall under the Neurodiversity umbrella (ASD, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, LD, Bipolar, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, DD, etc.) and are also queer- identified. This group is a way for queers who are Neurodiverse to socialize and engage with one another. The majority of LGBTQIA socialization evolves around bars Read more [...]

Mission: The Marin Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit that works to build bridges between the LGBT community and the Church through scientific research, biblical and social education, and diverse community gatherings. Approach: Our unique approach strategically partners with conservative and progressive religious entities and the LGBT community; as well as Read more [...]

The Congregational United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights, Illinois has been extending a hand of friendship and journey of faith to all who enter our doors since our first worship service in 1959.We invite you to join us—to worship, to share fellowship, to work for causes near and dear Read more [...]

The Congregational United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights, Illinois has been extending a hand of friendship and journey of faith to all who enter our doors since our first worship service in 1959. We invite you to join us—to worship, to share fellowship, to work for causes near and Read more [...]

A monthly open mic for queer women of color and allies on the heels of its predecessor, POWWOW, Inc’s departure from hosting a weekly open mic for black lesbians. Held on Chicago’s predominately black southside at one of the city’s oldest gay bars, it has quickly become a support network Read more [...]

Rainbow Families of Illinois is a non-profit, community-based organization that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents and their children and those considering parenthood.The mission of Rainbow Families is to build and maintain a strong and caring community, recognizing the broad diversity and varied interests among our families.We are committed Read more [...]

Rainbow Families of Illinois is a non-profit, community-based organization that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents and their children and those considering parenthood. The mission of Rainbow Families is to build and maintain a strong and caring community, recognizing the broad diversity and varied interests among our families. We Read more [...]

Support group for parents and family members of individuals who identify as trans and/or gender non-conforming. We provide a safe space to discuss the physical and emotional aspects of transition. Trans family members are invited to attend.

PFLAG Oak Park – Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays – is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their family and friends. On a public level, the group works by advocating for rights through meetings with Read more [...]

PFLAG (Parents, families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) celebrates diversity and envisions a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.PFLAG promotes the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, Read more [...]

Are you proud to be LGBTQ? Do you believe it’s possible to love more than one person? If so, then this meetup group is for you! LGBTQ Polyamory Chicago is a community for Chicago polyamorists who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, of Queer (Basically just something other than straight Read more [...]