Every June, we celebrate Pride Month — a time to honor the history, resilience and beautiful complexities of the LGBTQIA+ community. Over several decades, Pride Month has transformed into the event-filled, intersectional, joyful celebration we have come to know and love — including Chicago-favorite events like Pride in the Park or the annual Pride Parade. […]
June in Chicago delivers a full spectrum of experiences — from neighborhood festivals and blockbuster exhibits to outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and landmark cultural events. This month also brings opportunities for celebration and reflection with Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day all on the calendar. Whether you’re looking to soak up some sun, support local […]
School’s out for summer and that sun-filled surge of seasonal fun throughout Chicago and the suburbs starts now. From art fairs to food fests, Pride Month to Juneteenth, there are countless ways to celebrate summer, party with purpose, and support deserving local nonprofits. To help you get started, here are 30 of the best things […]
With the entirety of Chicagoland in agreement that summer is here — as proven by hot days and an ever-crowded lakefront — the city has begun its surge of summer activities all kicking off this June. From art fairs to food fests, from theatre to classic car shows, the city has it all, not to […]
Happy Pride Month! The Chicago Pride Parade may be delayed until October, but there is still much to celebrate. Many businesses will be offering Pride Month specials, and the two-day Pride in the Park festival will be held June 26 and 27 in Grant Park. Looking for ways to celebrate and stand in solidarity with […]
LGBT Pride Month is here and even though most celebrations and parades across the country have been paused (again) amid the pandemic, you can still shop with pride. But beware Corporate Pride. While more and more companies recognize queer customers, not all rainbow merch collections actually benefit the queer community. A rainbow logo on name-brand […]
LGBT Pride Month is here and even though most celebrations and parades across the country have been paused (again) amid the pandemic, you can still shop with pride. But beware Corporate Pride. While more and more companies recognize queer customers, not all rainbow merch collections actually benefit the queer community. A rainbow logo on name-brand […]
LGBT Pride Month is here and even though most celebrations and parades across the country have been paused (again) amid the pandemic, you can still shop with pride. But beware Corporate Pride. While more and more companies recognize queer customers, not all rainbow merch collections actually benefit the queer community. A rainbow logo on name-brand […]
