Pride Month is almost here! Pride in Chicago isn’t just the parade, but a whole world of events meant to celebrate, uplift, and provide community for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. We’re here to help you navigate it in our special 🏳️‍🌈 Pride newsletter! 🏳️‍🌈

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• The L Word's sapphic saints, Kate Moenning and Leisha Hailey, are trading screen drama for sass and paper cuts. Expect hot takes, deep cuts, and a Q&A that'll make your group chat combust. Yes, they're still cooler than you.

• Get ready for a night of sultry striptease, sharp comedy, and magic tricks that defy the laws of physics. Peep Show: Chicago’s Finest Burlesque Show is taking over Baton Show Lounge tomorrow!

• The grill's hot, the shorts are short, and your ex is probably here. It’s queer summer camp for adults! Join DJs Pepperjelly and Virago for the BIG GAY COOKOUT at Three Top Lounge at The Salt Shed. Enter to win tickets!

• Party with queer sea creatures (and marine biologists, probably) after dark at After Hours: Pride Night at Shedd Aquarium. Yes, there will be rainbow fish. Probably not metaphorically. Enter to win tickets!

• See more Pride and LGBTQ+ Events here!

WHERE TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH🏳️‍🌈

Pride Month in Chicago is an experience everyone should have at least once! Just as the river goes green on St. Patrick’s Day, Chicago goes rainbow for June! Find the best events to find community, embrace queer arts, and party your butt off!

• DIM SUM & DRAG: REALLY GAY PRIDE BRUNCH - June 14th at Furama (ENTER TO WIN TIX)

• PRIDE METAL FEST - June 6th at The WC Social Club

• OUT AND PROUD: A RAINBOW ICON CELEBRATION - June 6th at The Den Theatre

• THE EVENT, AN LGBTQ+ SHOWCASE - June 7th at Donny’s Skybox Theater

• BIG TOP DRAG BRUNCH: PRIDE EDITION - June 8th at Teatro ZinZanni

• LOAD: PRIDE EDITION - June 7th at Cell Block

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