Chicago

Parties this weekend

Chicago's LGBTQ+ community is centered around Boystown (now officially called Northalsted), the first officially recognized gay village in the United States. The area features iconic venues like Sidetrack, Roscoe's Tavern, and The Closet. The city also has vibrant queer scenes in Andersonville, Lakeview, and the South Loop. Chicago Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations globally, and the city hosts numerous LGBTQ+ events including Market Days and the Chicago International Film Festival's LGBTQ+ programming. The city's diverse queer community spans multiple neighborhoods and includes strong representation across all identities.

The ONLY place to be EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT is under the lights at Roscoe’s! Big thank you to our special guests this week Nicole Paige Brooks and Tammie Brown!

Roscoe's Tavern

Friday Night Lights

A weekly Friday night party at Roscoe's Tavern with special guests and entertainment.

Dorothy

Latin Night featuring Jenny Fox

A monthly party featuring Latin music and dancing.

Martin takes the decks at Hydrate for 'Now That’s What I Call Fridays,' playing chart-topping hits and sexy gogos. The event starts at 11:30 pm and continues until 4:00 am.

Hydrate Nightclub

Martin at Hydrate - FastPass Event

Sidetrack’s Sapphic Saturday is a “No Cover” event in Main/Cherry/North Bar celebrating girls’ love. Join us for an evening full of queer women’s anthems, drag performances by karibunne & lovelybedhead, games, and more!

Sidetrack

Sapphic Saturday

A free social event celebrating girls' love with music, drag performances, and games for queer women.

Join us for an energetic night with Chris Cox performing live at Hydrate Nightclub in Toronto. The event is scheduled to start on February 28, 2026, at 23:00 and will continue until 05:00. Experience a night of great music and vibrant atmosphere. For more details, visit the event page.

Queer Parties in Chicago This Weekend

Friday, February 27, 2026

Friday Night Lights

Latin Night featuring Jenny Fox

Martin at Hydrate - FastPass Event

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Sapphic Saturday

Take Chicago's queer scene with you

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Chris Cox at Hydrate Nightclub

Take Chicago's queer scene with you