The LGBTQ Host Home Program will serve LGBTQ homeless youth who have a desire to leave the streets, disengage from street culture and be ready to work on education, employment and housing goals freeing them to identify and reach their goals and create an independent self-satisfying life. Are you looking Read more [...]

The project space serves as a drop in center for all Core Group members, volunteers, and participants. The Project Space is multi-functional in serving several purposes; several of which include: – The convenience of hosting programmatic meetings or events – Fostering a strong and healthy environment for Gay, Bisexual and Read more [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Chicagoland Professionals is a social group which provides gay and lesbian professionals the opportunity to meet and network. We are opening the door for networking and discussion with like-minded individuals in a safe environment that respects each individual. Current members come from diverse backgrounds such as law, sales, and the Read more [...]

The Proud Parents Group is for parents and co-parents in the LGBT community who are interested in activities for families with children and information about parenting/co-parenting, looking for outings with their children, or want to have a supportive group to share experiences with. There will also be activities for parents Read more [...]

VidaSIDA’s mission is to educate, advocate, and empower Chicago Puerto Rican and Latina/o community by promoting culturally-responsive healthcare and resources that enable health-affirming behaviors and attitudes. VidaSIDA relies on community involvement for the success of all its services and programs, if you are interested in volunteering please contact us!

Gender JUST (Justice United for Societal Transformation) develops the leadership and power of diverse Queer Chicagoans through a commitment to racial, economic and gender justice, and the vibrant resistance cultures of our communities!

A rodeo association based in the Windy City for lgbt members only. We go to several events a year. Transportation can be arranged, and the events are full of exciting rodeo events and good food.

Chicago Rowing Union (CRU) is proud to be the Midwest’s one and only LGBT rowing organization, and one of three such clubs in the world. Our membership is a diverse group of men and women, from varied backgrounds, age ranges and experience levels. Whether you are a seasoned rower or Read more [...]

The WSSS LGBT Seniors program serves LGBT seniors and allies 55 and up in the western suburbs of Chicago. We offer outreach, socialization, health education, education on local, state, and federal programs for seniors, case management, and mental health counseling, all for free. We believe it is vital for LGBT Read more [...]

Mondays 6pm-8pm: “let’s talk about sex” a discussion group where LGBT youth can ask questions about sex, relationships and dating.

Second City Tennis (SCT) organizes tennis and related social activities serving the gay and lesbian community of Chicago. We began our association with the Athletic Alliance of Chicago in 2013. SCT has been offering tennis programs since 1987, formed its first Board of Directors in 1998 and currently has over Read more [...]

GayCo Productions is a not-for-profit theatre ensemble that specializes in creating sketch-comedy revues based on gay/lesbian themes. Since starting as a lesbigay focused workshop at the Second City Training Center in 1996, we’ve performed for massive, enthusiastic, sexy gay audiences in Chicago and across the country.

This social group will provide a safe place where folks who are in ALL stages of transitioning (including questioning) can meet with each other, develop friendships, have support and just connect. This group is free of charge and will be peer lead, meaning that although Guided Path has therapeutic support Read more [...]