Find intersectional, LGBTQ affirming and progressive events of all kinds in the The Real Mainstream Northern Illinois and Chicagoland Events Calendar. Events are color-coded:
March–April 2024
March 5 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Outspoken LGBTQ+ Storytelling • Chicago
March 5Celebrate "uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community" through this monthly event. Free admission; 21+ only. Explore being a storyteller here.
March 12 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Fetish, Erotic and Kink Figure Drawing • Chicago, Ill. and online–
March 12Studio drawing class featuring professional models, available in person or online. Classes are $10; pre-register here. With questions, email online@leatherarchives.org.
OnlineMarch 16 (1 event)
3:00 pm • LESBIAN BAR HOP Chicago IL–
March 16Visit three of Chicago's most popular spots -- Farraguts, Atmosphere and Nobody's Darling -- for St. Patrick's Day. Text 312-446-0256 to find the group and get your Pride sticker.March 29 (1 event)
6:00 pm • Gear Night & The Museum • Chicago–
March 29Show off your gear (or you're also welcome to attend in street clothes), and meet other kinksters! Last Friday of each month, featuring music, food and drinks. Free admission. Adults only.
April 2 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Outspoken LGBTQ+ Storytelling • Chicago
April 2Celebrate "uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community" through this monthly event. Free admission; 21+ only. Explore being a storyteller here.
April 9 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Fetish, Erotic and Kink Figure Drawing • Chicago, Ill. and online–
April 9Studio drawing class featuring professional models, available in person or online. Classes are $10; pre-register here. With questions, email online@leatherarchives.org.
OnlineApril 14 (1 event)
5:00 pm • Puff Puff Pageant • Chicago–
April 14Spjork Cutlery hosts this THC-friendly inclusive pageant. Tickets are $10 with pre-purchase here, or $15 at the door.
April 19 (1 event)
8:00 pm • Da 4/20 Infused Fog Party • Gurnee–
April 19Enjoy entertainment with infused drinks and food.
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Delany SquareApril 20 (1 event)
1:30 pm • Wilde Cabaret Sings "Living the High Life" • Chicago–
April 20"Whether you're high on life or something else, come on out on 4/20 and share it with us!" Lakeside Pride enjoys an afternoon of 4/20-themed cabaret.
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April 26 (1 event)
6:00 pm • Gear Night & The Museum • Chicago–
April 26Show off your gear (or you're also welcome to attend in street clothes), and meet other kinksters! Last Friday of each month, featuring music, food and drinks. Free admission. Adults only.