Examining the Past, Present, and Future of Chicago’s First Gay Neighborhood
Pride month is one full of both celebration and commemoration for the LGBT+ community. Every June, cities around the world hold pride festivals and parades to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising – the...
The 50 Most Popular Gay Bars in the United States
The ingredients for the perfect gay bar are not as obvious as the ingredients for a perfect cocktail. The best bars mix ambience, a frisson of energy, and the right vibes. But there’s...
Photos from 10 great events in 2018
Time flies when you’re having fun! This year has been filled with laughs, love and plenty of pride. From Pride Fest to Market Days, here is 2018 as it unfolded in gay Chicago as captured through...
6 Museums to Visit for LGBTQ History Month
The U.S. has observed LGBTQ History Month every October since 1994 (the date chosen by the original organizers to coincide with National Coming Out Day already held on October 11.) To celebrate, we...
Keith Haring Sculpture Coming To Chicago AIDS Garden
A sculpture from iconic artist and LGBT activist Keith Haring will be added to the city’s tribute garden to AIDS victims. Haring’s “Self-Portrait” sculpture will be placed in the new AIDS Garden set...
8 famous streets in America you need to visit in your lifetime
There are renowned streets across the globe, like Abbey Road in London, England, and Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, but you don’t have to go that far. Many of the world’s most iconic streets are...
Ace Hotel Chicago Helps Wake Up the West Loop
Some neighborhoods seem to pop up suddenly, fully formed. Chicago’s West Loop has been a culinary breeding ground for years, ever since Blackbird, Avec and Publican—Paul Kahan’s supernal trinity—debuted on and around West...
How ‘Gay’ Should a Gay Bar Be?
The website for the Abbey touts its role as a two-time winner of Logo’s “Best Gay Bar in the World” award. But how gay is it? Some of the regulars believe the increasing number of...
2017 Summer Travel: LGBT travelers rave about riding the rails
There was a time when travel was romantic; those about to embark on a trip often donned their best clothing while service providers pulled out all the stops with freshly prepared meals, cocktails...
The 10 Best Gay Bars And Clubs In The U.S. In 2017
Whether you’re gay or straight, hitting the dance floor at a gay bar is one of the most fun experiences that you can have, ever. Here is our list of our top ten...