Popular Events in Chicago

Who hasn’t wanted to turn a theme park into a giant queer bash, even if just for one night? If you’re the type who loves wild rides but wishes you…

Chicago’s Reeling LGBT Film Festival? Honey, this isn’t your average film fest. Since 1981, it’s been serving up queer cinema realness as the world’s second longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival. Talk…

The Chicago Underground Film Festival transformed itself from a hole-in-the-wall operation focusing almost exclusively on local product to the largest underground film fest in the country, with films and tapes…

This year marks the 29th anniversary of Mr. International Rubber and The Rubber Blowout Weekend! Join in the fun with gear intensive kinksters from around the globe for a weekend…

Get in on the action by dressing in your Halloween best: slutty sailor, zombie, alien, demon twink, gay Chick-fil-a customer.

Forget ugly sweaters—Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community knows how to heat up the holidays with the Chicago Santa Speedo Run. Hosted by the legendary Sidetrack bar in Boystown, this annual event is…

Let’s be real: even if your closet is more “lightweight chambray” than “full-grain leather,” there’s one thing you need to know about International Mister Leather Chicago—this contest is the real…