Chicago Pride 2024: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

Pride Month in Chicago means plenty of opportunities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honor pioneers of the past and cultivate support and allyship. Below, youll find our growing calendar of Pride 2024 events throughout June. Got an event that you think we missed? Email us at [email protected] so we can add it to this calendar. Happy Pride!

Chicago Public Library Drag story time will take place on Saturday, June 1, at the Coleman Branch, 731 E. 63rd St. A special story time for kids featuring a local drag artist, facilitated by CPLs childrens librarians. Admission is free. Drag queen Kitty Banks performs during last years Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium. The celebration returns to the Shedd on Saturday, June 1. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file. The Art of Pride will be celebrated on Sunday, June 2, at the Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave. Music performances, vendors, and art making to celebrate Pride with local LGBTQ+ artists. Admission is free. Celebrate 40 years of House with a stacked lineup of pioneers and innovators at the Chicago House Music Festival on Sunday, June 2, at Millennium Park. Lineup includes Wayne Williams, Alan King, Farley Jackmaster Funk, and Lori Branch. Admission is free.

The festivities continue with Sapphic Comedy Hour on Wednesday, June 5, at Dorothy, 2500 W. Chicago Ave. Seven sapphic comedians take the stage for a Pride comedy showcase, hosted by Sierra Kenyon and Rogue Schmidt. Admission is $10. The Chicago Pride Kick-Off Urban Queer Art Show & Market will be held from June 5 to June 9 at PrideArts, 4139 N. Broadway. A five-night market showcasing artwork and handmade goods from local creators. Admission is $17. Andersonville Midsommarfest takes place from June 7 to June 9 on Clark Street, from Foster to Gregory. A Swedish tradition-turned-Chicago summertime staple, with food, vendors, and five stages of entertainment. Admission is a $10 suggested donation.

The Great Baklaan will be held on Saturday, June 8, at 18th Street Casa de Cultura, 2057 W. 18th St. This Filipinx/a/o LGBTQ+ event showcases the talents and resources of community members with panel discussions, networking, and performances. Admission is $10+. Pride Skate Party will take place on Saturday, June 8, at Dr. MLK Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center, 1219 W. 76th St. Hit the roller rink, dance, knock a few pins down, and build community at this fun event. Admission is free. Little Miss Anthropes will be held on Saturday, June 15, at The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago drag performers present standup, anecdotes, and other comedy forms. Admission is $10.

The celebrations continue with the Cubs Pride Night on Monday, June 17, at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. This party at the ballpark features special entertainment, fan activities, and more, as the Cubs face the San Francisco Giants. Admission is $5+. White Sox Pride Night takes place on Tuesday, June 18, at Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W. 35th St. See the Sox face the Houston Astros. Admission is $5+. Very Pride! 2024 will be held on Friday, June 21, at Morgan MFG, 401 North Morgan St. Warehouse party with DJs, two dance floors, immersive art installations, and more. Wear your fiercest fit. Category is: Be Fierce! Be F.A.B.! Point Blank Period! Admission is $45+.

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, at 63rd Street Beach. The day kicks off with health workshops before an all-day party to beats from Rae Chardonnay plus youll get access to health care services, like testing, COVID-19 vaccines, and more. Admission is free. Chicago Pride Fest takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, at Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. This two-day street festival touts three stages with headliners JoJo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield, Bob The Drag Queen, Amber Riley, Sapphira Cristl, and more. Admission is a $15 suggested donation. Adults Night Out at the Zoo: Pride Party will be held on Thursday, June 27, at Lincoln Park Zoo, Fullerton and Cannon. An evening for the 21+ queer crowd and friends to enjoy the zoo after-hours, with music, drag performances, bingo, and more. Admission is $15+.