Pride Month in Lakeview East

Lakeview is home to the most LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Chicago! Celebrate Pride Month at these rainbow studded events happening every single day in June!

Pride Pump: Archetype CrossFits Annual Pride Pump is a fun, high-energy bodybuilding workout class that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride with great music, community vibes, and a focus on feeling strong and confident- all levels and all people welcome! Proceeds benefit Center on Halsted. Sign up here!

PRIDE Cooking & Drag Queen Karaoke, Twisted Tapas Night: Celebrate pride at Get In the Kitchen! Come in and learn how to make 2 amazingly delicious Tapas while you sing for your supper as you sing karaoke throughout the evening!

Menu for the evening includes:

Pan Fried Albondigas & Zucchini Dumplings with Goat Cheese Bravas Sauce

Scallion Jalapeno Pancakes with Tequila Sweet Pepper Chicken & Chimichurri Sauce

Salad with House Paprika Vinaigrette

Ginger Cinnamon Ice Cream (made by us)

Sign up here!

Pride Bar Crawl

Don’t know which Gay Bar to go to on Saturday? May we suggest, almost all of then?! The Pride Bar Crawl is hitting 10 spots from 1 to 7 pm on Saturday, and tickets are only $20! Click here for tickets

Babes & Beignets Pride Brunch: Come join for a fabulous Pride Drag Brunch at Nola Bar & Kitchen! Indulge in delicious beignets, sip on mimosas, and enjoy a spectacular drag show featuring some of the most talented kings and queens in town. Get ready for a morning filled with laughter, music, and unforgettable performances.
Purchase of a ticket includes a free house shot or a virgin hurricane drink! Doors open at 12, and showtime is 12:30 pm. Get tickets here!

BottlesUp! Party: Lakeview’s most popular wine shop, BottlesUp! is hosting a Pride Parade Party, starting at 11 am! Being right on the parade route on Broadway, you’ll have front row seating. $50 tickets include mimosas, bloody marys, breakfast goodies, rainbows, hugs, dancing, and merriment. To resgister, simply just send an email to melissa@bottlesupchicago.com

CHISME Pride Party at Lost Never Found: CHISMOSiiS! PRIDE HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN, and while you’re planning your plans, Chisme is locking down the ONLY Latina Pride Parade after-party in all of Boystown. Trust us, this is where you’ll want to be.Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 29th, from 4 PM to 9 PM. As soon as the parade wraps, take that convenient short walk from Halsted right over to Lost Never Found, lesbian owned bar, and we’re taking over! We’re talking proper main character energy, no apologies, all without the worry of a trek across the city. This is a Dama Productions so you KNOW it’ll be the place to be! We proudly feature music by Yelli and Veri Peri, tattoos by Starstruck Ink, and entertainment by Chicago’s Best! Chisme: Todo Latine. Todo Queer. is in the house. This is for us, by us – a space to dance, be in commmunity, and close out Pride with family! Click here for tickets

Duffy’s Tavern: Duffy’s is located on the parade route, and they are throwing a boozy brunch with big energy. Doors open bright and early at 9 am, but from 11 am to 3 pm, they are serving up a $55 brunch package that includes buffet access, bottomless bloody Mary’s, mimosas, and pink lemonades. A live DJ will be playing all afternoon long. Walk-ins only, first come first serve.

El Mariachi Tequila Bar: Let’s brunch- bottomless! El Mariachi is serving $19.99 bottomless mimosas from 10 am to 3 pm. Craving something stronger? Bottomless margaritas are only $30! You must purchase an entrée for either deal. Make reservations here

Kit Kat Lounge: Spend the afternoon with the famous Kit Kat divas! Kinley Preston and Angelicia Maria are hosting three shows on Parade Day, at 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 3:15 pm. Tickets include a three course prix fixe menu with your entree choice, free flowing brunch drinks: Mimosas, Bellinis, Sangria, Bloody Mary Martinis, 1800 Tequila Skinny Margaritas, and Vodka Spritzers! Reserve here

Karaoke Party: Shakers on Clark is shaking things up for Pride Parade Day! From 1 to 6 p.m., come hang out at this private karaoke party and try one of their infamous Long Island Iced Teas (they have over a dozen flavors)! There is NO COVER to join the party; all you have to do is RSVP in advance, which you can do here!

Lark Bottomless Brunch: Celebrate the legendary Chicago Pride Parade at Lark with an all-inclusive food and beverage experience right in the heart of the action! From 10am to 1pm, enjoy a full brunch buffet and bottomless drinks from 10am to 12:30pm, including Mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Marys, Sangria, Nutrl Vodka Seltzers, Ketel One Botanical Vodka Spritzers, and bottomless mocktails for non-alcoholic options. Watch the parade from our shared standing window area or relax on our spacious backyard patio, all while catching the live parade feed on TVs throughout the venue. Guests will also enjoy in-and-out privileges during the event, making Lark the perfect spot to soak in the Pride festivities! This event is open seating, not reserved seating (first come first served).

ROCKS Lakeview: Shots shots shots! $5 Jello Shots all parade day!

Roscoe’s Tavern: Roscoe’s Tavern will be open at 10 am for parade day! Right on the route, you don’t need us to tell you that Roscoe’s is ALWAYS a party.

Savanna Restaurant: Savanna is a delicious restaurant located right on the parade route in Northalsted! They’ll be open from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Queen! Pride Parade After Party: The Metro and Smartbar are throwing an all building party on parade day! Doors are at 9 pm, and has a star studded lineup of performances. Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Shaun J Wright, Todd Edwards, DJ Heather, Lucy Stoole, Nico, Joan Jullian, and gogo dancers! Click here for tickets $25-$30 Advance / $30 Door / $20 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 9PM

Sunday, June 1:

Supersized Sunday Funday Show Tunes: Sunday Funday Show Tunes are a Sidetrack Tradition. Grab some napkins and sing along to your favorite Broadway and Movie Musical Show Tunes videos supersized from 4 to 10 pm!

Pride Pop Songs Drag Brunch: Pixel is ready to kick off Pride Month! Indulge in bottomless brunch at Lark from 11 am to 3 pm, with five bottomless drink choices. Your brunch starts with a choice of bottomless drinks- Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary, Sangria, Ketel One Botanicals Spritz, and Nutrl Vodka Seltzers. You can switch and change during the course of your brunch package. All guests get a breakfast sweet treat plate to begin, and you get your choice of 7 different brunch menu items!

Monday, June 2:

Mondays are Ruff at Hydrate: Every Monday night, Mz. Ruff N’ Stuff brings her one-of-a-kind show to the stage, featuring some of the best drag talent Chicago has to offer. With beats by MARTIN, the night promises high energy and unforgettable performances. Doors open at 8 PM, the show begins at 10:30 PM, and there’s a $5 cover at the door.

Tuesday, June 3:

The F.A.B Lab Drag Competition at Lost Never Found: Welcome to The F.A.B Lab! Join Rachel Slurrz every other Tuesday night for The F.A.B. Lab, an 18+ drag competition at Lost Never Found Chicago! The winner of each cycle earns a coveted spot in the following month’s FAB Drag Brunch lineup! Come see which drag artist has the right formula to win! The competition starts at 8 pm!

Wednesday, June 4:

Xtreme BINGO at Kit Kat Lounge: Every Wednesday at 7 pm, come play X-Tream Drag Bingo with Kylee Hunter! Win prizes with a chance to play the $1000 jackpot.

Karaoke Night at Replay Lakeview: Grab the mic and sing it out! Replay Lakeview hosts Karaoke Night every Wednesday, hosted by Niko. To warm up your vocal cords, sip on $7 Absolute drinks and half off bottles of wine. Sign ups begin at 9 pm, no reservations are necessary!

Thursday, June 5:

Pride Bingo with Miss Foozie at Cesars Killer Margaritas: We can not think of a better kick-off to Pride Month than Drag Queen Bingo with Karaoke with strong margaritas. Seating for BINGO begins at 6:30 pm, and is free to play!

Pink Pony Club Party: Keep on dancing at Sidetrack! Dance and sing to Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Kesha, and more pop divas from 9 pm to 2 am. Get on stage and win fun prizes! Hosted by Boy J and Kari Bunne.

Everybody SWAY and Stay GAY: Head over to Big Gay Sal’s Pizza from 6 to 8:30 pm for a SWAY Dispensary Consumption night! Chill under the stars with free SWAY samples, groove to lie music by Nate Hartges, and enjoy good vibes, good pizza, and even better company. Whether you’re a SWAY fan, or just curious, this is the perfect event to kick back and elevate your evening. 21+, consumption-friendly, and no cover.

Friday, June 6:

Drag Race Viewing Party at Roscoe’s Tavern: Watch the newest episode of Drag Race with Drag Race aulumni Kerri Colby and Willam! Your hosts for the evening are the wonderful Batty Davis, Naysha Lopez, and Kara Mel D’Ville. The viewing party starts at 7 pm, with performances to follow.

Pride Kickoff Drag Dinner at Kit Kat Lounge: Join legendary Kit Kat diva Kinley Preston to kick off Pride month! Stop in from 6 to 11 pm for Drag Dinner. Tickets include appetizers for the table, a choice of an entrée, two martinis, and a two hour seating.

Drag Race Viewing Party at Sidetrack: Get sidetrack’d to watch the newest season of Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars! Every Friday at 7 pm, Sidetrack airs the episodes with sound on the big screens throughout the bar. No cover- it’s Sidetrack!

Saturday, June 7:

Taylor Swift Drag Brunch at Lark: Can you Brunch With a Broken Heart? Lark is hosting sing-along T-Swift brunch from 11 am to 3 pm, starring Pixel! Your brunch starts with a choice of bottomless drinks- Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary, Sangria, Ketel One Botanicals Spritz, and Nutrl Vodka Seltzers. You can switch and change during the course of your brunch package. All guests get a breakfast sweet treat plate to begin, and you get your choice of 7 different brunch menu items!

Fresh Faces Drag Competition at Hydrate: Come support your favorites as they compete for a chance to earn a coveted spot in Freshman15! The competition is judged by the iconic Bambi Banks-Couleé, with production by Starr Banks, Kitty Banks, and Helvetikah Blak. Beats are provided by Geo Diamond, and lighting is handled by VJ George G. Doors open at 6 PM, and the show starts at 9 PM.

Pride Kickoff Drag Dinner at Kit Kat Lounge: Join legendary Kit Kat diva Kinley Preston to kick off Pride month! Stop in from 6 to 11 pm for Drag Dinner. Tickets include appetizers for the table, a choice of an entrée, two martinis, and a two hour seating.

Pride Kickoff Drag Brunch at Kit Kat Lounge: Shantell D’Marco and Angelica Maria will be your hosts for the weekends drag brunch! Seatings for drag brunch at 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 3:15 pm. Tickets include a three course prix fixe brunch with entrée choice, free flowing brunch drinks: Mimosas, Bellinis, Sangria, Bloody Mary Martinis, 1800 Tequila Skinny Margaritas, and Vodka Spritzers!

Hunx The Riot – A King Show: Get ready for HUNX: The Riot — a bold and unfiltered celebration of all things King! From drag and burlesque to sideshow thrills, this kingly cabaret is back with a new name and even more fire. Honoring the rebellious roots of Pride, HUNX channels Queer Rage and unapologetic Queer Love into an electrifying night of performance, resistance, and joy. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Pride season—with power, passion, and a whole lot of crown-worthy talent. Happening at 9:30 pm, get tickets here!

Sunday, June 8:

Lost Never Found Drag Brunch: Bottomless mimosas with Drag Race alumni Xunami Muse! Hosted by Siren and Rachel Slurrz, featuring Squeaky Banks, Sangria Whine, Anya K Thunderkat, and Yur Unkle. Seating reservations are for 12:15, 12:30, and 12:45 pm for a 1 pm show. This reservation is for BAR or TABLE seating. A table is not guaranteed with this reservation. Bring your cash & get ready to have fun with the queens! Singles ($1) will be available for purchase! 20% gratuity will be added to all bills.

Taylor Swift Drag Brunch at Lark: Can you Brunch With a Broken Heart? Lark is hosting sing-along T-Swift brunch from 11 am to 3 pm, starring Pixel! Your brunch starts with a choice of bottomless drinks- Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary, Sangria, Ketel One Botanicals Spritz, and Nutrl Vodka Seltzers. You can switch and change during the course of your brunch package. All guests get a breakfast sweet treat plate to begin, and you get your choice of 7 different brunch menu items!

Pride Kickoff Drag Brunch at Kit Kat Lounge: Shantell D’Marco and Angelica Maria will be your hosts for the weekends drag brunch! Seatings for drag brunch at 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 3:15 pm. Tickets include a three course prix fixe brunch with entrée choice, free flowing brunch drinks: Mimosas, Bellinis, Sangria, Bloody Mary Martinis, 1800 Tequila Skinny Margaritas, and Vodka Spritzers!

The Real Drag Brunch of Chicago: Every Sunday, The River hosts the ultimate Drag Brunch. For $60 a person, you get front row seats to amazing drag performances, with unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, domestic drafts, and mixed drinks. Brunch food is served family style, with all the refills you can handle! Show times are at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.

Monday, June 9th:

Spjork’s Circus at NOLA: The circus is in town! SPJORK’S CIRCUS: A DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA returns, hosted by the lovely Spjork at Nola Bar and Kitchen. Get ready for a night of fabulous performances, traditional New Orleans fare, and unforgettable entertainment. Start your week off right with a night at the circus and have some cajun food for dinner! From 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Mondays are Ruff at Hydrate: Every Monday night, Mz. Ruff N’ Stuff brings her one-of-a-kind show to the stage, featuring some of the best drag talent Chicago has to offer. With beats by MARTIN, the night promises high energy and unforgettable performances. Doors open at 8 PM, the show begins at 10:30 PM, and there’s a $5 cover at the door.

All Day Happy Hour at Replay Lakeview: Sip, sip, hooray! Replay is now hosting All Day Happy Hour every single Monday. Specials include $3 Bud Lights, $6 Drafts and Cans, $7 Absolute drinks, $8 Wines, and $9 Frozens. Doors open at 2 pm! Play as many free arcade games as you’d like while you’re there.

Tuesday, June 10th:

Drag Queen BINGO at ROCKS: Hosted by Ginger Forest and Jean Natee, ROCKS hosts one of the most fun drag BINGOs in Chicago. With $5 Fireball, Jello, and Espresso Martini shots, fun prizes, a coloring contest, and lip sync battle, this is not your average BINGO. The party starts at 8 pm!

Drag BINGO at Graystone Tavern: Hosted by everyones favorite drag bubbie, Merriam Levkowitz is bringing a BINGO party to Graystone during Pride Month! BINGO is free to play, and starts at 7 pm. Drink specials during BINGO are $6 rumpleminze, $8 Merri Margs. $8 Pride Punch, and $35 Surfside buckets.

Wednesday, June 11th:

Are You Smarter than a Femme Grader at NOLA: Come join for a fabulous night of drag performances and LGBTQ+ trivia at Nola Bar & Kitchen hosted by Femme De Violette! Test your knowledge on all things queer while enjoying captivating drag acts. It’s a night filled with fun, laughter, and fierce competition. Starting at 8 pm, with performances by Wes Andy Sins, Chelsea Motel, and Gemini Valentine.

Glee Trivia at Lost Never Found: Get your gleek out! LNF is hosting Glee Trivia that is free to play, with prizes for first, second, and third place. Specials for trivia are $4 High Noons / $6 Casamigos Shots / $7 Frozens, and half off Cheese, Sausage, & Pepperoni Pizza!

Karaoke Night at Replay Lakeview: Grab the mic and sing it out! Replay Lakeview hosts Karaoke Night every Wednesday, hosted by Niko. To warm up your vocal cords, sip on $7 Absolute drinks and half off bottles of wine. Sign ups begin at 9 pm, no reservations are necessary!

Thursday, June 12th:

Sidetrack Anniversary: Northalsted has been getting Sidetrack’d for 43 years now! Come celebrate this iconic neighborhood staple on Thursday from 6 pm to 2 am. Sip on $3 Cocktails, Beers, and Frozens all night long. Come hungry—lite bites will be served throughout the night! Guests won’t want to miss the annual prize drawings at 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM, plus a night full of dancing and singing to All Things Sidetrack, celebrating 43 years of serving Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community. The evening will be hosted by Boy J and Veronica Pop!

Pride Night at The Chicago Diner: Food, Fun & Inclusivity: From 5 to 9 pm The Chicago Diner will host its first-ever Pride Night: an all-ages celebration of queer joy, community resilience, and plant-based comfort food! This event is happening from both the Lakeview and Logan Square locations, and guests will enjoy a curated playlist of iconic Pride anthems, a special drink menu, and the welcoming spirit that defines Chicago! With no cover charge and a menu designed to welcome all eaters, vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and meat eaters alike, the event is positioned as both a community anchor and a quiet act of resistance amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric nationwide.

Greek & Proud at Big Gay Sal’s Pizza: Whether you were out and proud or in the closet during college, this is your chance to show your Greek pride and connect with fellow LGBTQ+ brothers, sisters, and siblings. Wear your letters. Show your colors. Celebrate your truth. From 6 to 9 pm! Plus, there’s a chance to win BETTY WHO tickets, and $3 well drinks and $3 select slices of pizza!

XTREME Drag BINGO at Lark: Things are going XTREME at Lark! Vivian Dejour hosts Drag BINGO at 7 pm on Thursdays. Specials include 25% off nachos and totchos with a beverage purchase, and $10 1800 Tequila Margaritas!

Friday, June 13th:

Roscoe’s Viewing Party: Roscoe’s Tavern is your home for all things Drag Race. Starting at 7 pm, join the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Viewing Party with hosts Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, and Kara Mel D’Ville along with special guests Acid Betty and Daya Betty!

Raks Inferno, Pride Cirque Burlesque: This Pride, experience an intimate cabaret with burlesque performers, fusion bellydancers, circus artists, and more! Join Raks Inferno for a unique show featuring artists who have performed around the world, dazzling and inspiring audiences from Germany to Morocco, Costa Rica to the Czech Republic. “When sexy meets dangerous, it’s badass.” Get your tickets here – Pride usually sells out!

Sidetrack Drag Race Viewing Party: Watch All Stars Season 10 and WIN Fun Prizes with Boy J, Veronica Pop & Team Sidetrack at 7pm. NO COVER, No Reservations needed…it’s Sidetrack

Saturday, June 14th:

Draglicious Drag Revue at Hydrate: Experience some of the best drag Chicago has to offer at DRAGLICIOUS, returning every Saturday night with a rotating cast of stunning queens. This high-energy show kicks off at 9 PM, delivering fierce performances and unforgettable moments. Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss out!

Country Hoedown Drag Brunch: Giddy up to Kit Kat Lounge for Drag Brunch! This weekends theme is Country Hoedown, and the hosts for the brunch are Kinley Preston and Angelicia Maria! Reservations can be made for 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 3:15 pm. Seatings are for two hours and include a three course brunch menu and bottomless brunch drinks.

Sapphic Summer Pride at Lost Never Found: IT’S PRIDE MONTH, BABE! And Lost Never Found is teaming up with @gardenof.collective to bring you SAPPHIC SUMMER! Kiss the boys goodbye and come serve looks with your new sapphic besties on the rooftop as we kick off Pride Month and Chicago summer in style. Enjoy beats by Ava, tattoos by Kooki Pokes, and samples from Absolut, including our brand new Frozen Espresso Martini. Happening at 8 pm!

Sunday, June 15th:

The Real Drag Brunch of Chicago: Every Sunday, The River hosts the ultimate Drag Brunch. For $60 a person, you get front row seats to amazing drag performances, with unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, domestic drafts, and mixed drinks. Brunch food is served family style, with all the refills you can handle! Show times are at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.

Tuesday, June 17th:

Drag Bingo with Merriam Levkowitz: Everyone’s favorite drag bubbie is going to be at Graystone Tavern on Tuesday night, hosting free Drag BINGO! The fun starts at 7 pm. Specials include $6 Rumpleminze, $8 Merri Margaritas, $8 Pride Punch, and $35 Surfside buckets. For reservations, email events@graystonetavern.com

Wednesday, June 18th:

Wrestler Happy Hour: Sidetrack is hosting Wrestler Happy Hour from 6 to 9 pm! Come join fellow wrestlers and friends of wrestling, feel free to wear your favorite wrestling gear!

Xtreme BINGO with Kylee Hunter: The Kit Kat Lounge hosts Xtreme BINGO every Wednesday at 7 pm! Win prizes, and a chance to win the $1000 jackpot. BINGO starts at 7 pm! Come hungry and get the Burger, Fries and Martini special for just $22.45.

Thursday, June 19th:

Bear Happy Hour: Big Gay Sal’s Pizza is hosting big gay fun events! This Thursday from 6 to 9 pm, this floating happy hour is for the bear community.

Juneteenth Celebration at Sidetrack: Celebrate Freedom Day with Sasha Love and Boy J at Sidetrack! They will be celebrating the music of black artists from 9 pm to 2 am in the glass, side, and deck bars.

Xtreme Drag BINGO: Head over to Lark every Thursday for Drag BINGO, hosted by the one and only Vivian Dejour, starting at 7 pm! Get 25% off nachos and totchos with any beverage purchase, and 1800 Tequila Margaritas are only $10.

LGBTQIA+ Mixer: Bonus Round Game Cafe: Bonus Round hosts a LGBTQIA+ Mixer once a month, and Junes just so happens to fall on Juneteenth! To celebrate both Juneteenth and the gay community, they are extending their open hours from 2 pm to 10 pm, but the mixer starts at 6:30 pm!

Drag Trivia Thursdays: Kit Kat Diva Traci Ross hosts Drag Trivia Night every single Thursday at the Kit Kat Lounge. Starting at 7 pm, win prizes and sip martinis! Thursday is also half priced pasta night, choose between Penne Pasta or the Cajun Pasta. Yum!

Friday, June 20th:

Cooking & Queens, Pasta Night: Bring a friend or ten & join the party school of cooking classes for an awesome night learning the art of handmade pasta and see a drag show! Jason will help you create pasta from scratch so we can make homemade Fettuccine! He will show you how to make his amazing Vodka Turkey Bolognese and Spinach Walnut Pesto Sauces as well! Then stay for a fabulous drag show! Mixed green salad with homemade salad dressing will accompany. The class starts at 7 pm, sign up here!

Rupaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party: Roscoe’s is your home for all things RuPaul’s Drag Race! Be here Friday, June 20th at 7PM for Roscoe’s RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 Viewing Party with our hosts Naysha Lopez, Batty Davis, and Kara Mel D’Ville along with special guests Denali and Tina Burner! Doors open for standing room at 6 pm.

Saturday, June 21st, First Day of Pridefest!

Pilates Pride Fundraiser: Let’s get physical! CORE Chicago Pilates is hosting two Pilates classes, with ALL proceeds going to Howard Brown Dental Clinic! There are two $25 Mat Pilates classes, at 9 am to 10 am, and $45 reformer classes are at 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am. Coordinated by Wes Joseph Real Estate Advisor and CORE Chicago Pilates, you can sign up for classes here!

BOOTS Pride Edition: There is an all building party happening at Metro and Smartbar, and you’re invited! Dim lights, hard music, and hot hosts, this is a party you don’t want to miss. Music: Uniiqu3 * Martyn Bootyspoon * Hotpretty * Boots (DJ Set) * Mister Mister * Cqqchifruit * Glamour Cadaver * Miss B. Haven * Kirk // Hosts: The Unfriendly Black Hotties * Abhijeet * Angelíca Grace * Loren J + Em * Secret Queen // Installation: JForPay & Pagina. Get tickets here!

Pridefest Drag Brunch at Lark: You’re going to be in Northalsted for Pridefest anyway, why not enjoy bottomless brunch while you’re there! Pixel is hosting brunch from 11 am to 3 pm, with a high energy experience. Get tickets now before they sell out!

Pridefest Patio Party: Experience Pride Fest 2025 in comfort and style at our Kit Kat Lounge VIP patio dance floor directly across from the Waveland Stage! Escape the crowds. Get access to full premium bars. Great views of the Waveland DJ & Drag stage. Click here for tickets!

Served, Roscoe’s Drag Brunch: No one brunches like Chicago. No one does drag like Roscoe’s. Look out baby! You’ve been SERVED! Roscoe’s Drag Brunch hosted by Batty Davis! Seatings are at 12 PM & 2 PM • Roscoe’s is serving you brunch with a side of divalicious drag EVERY Saturday with our $50 Bottomless Mimosas Bubbles & Brunch Package! À La Carte (that’s French! Oh là là!) options available as well! Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome! Reservations can be made here.

Sunday, June 22nd, Second Day of Pridefest!

BOOTS Pride Edition: There is an all building party happening at Metro and Smartbar, and you’re invited! Dim lights, hard music, and hot hosts, this is a party you don’t want to miss. Music: Uniiqu3 * Martyn Bootyspoon * Hotpretty * Boots (DJ Set) * Mister Mister * Cqqchifruit * Glamour Cadaver * Miss B. Haven * Kirk // Hosts: The Unfriendly Black Hotties * Abhijeet * Angelíca Grace * Loren J + Em * Secret Queen // Installation: JForPay & Pagina. Get tickets here!

Pridefest Drag Brunch at Lark: You’re going to be in Northalsted for Pridefest anyway, why not enjoy bottomless brunch while you’re there! Pixel is hosting brunch from 11 am to 3 pm, with a high energy experience. Get tickets now before they sell out!

Pridefest Patio Party: Experience Pride Fest 2025 in comfort and style at our Kit Kat Lounge VIP patio dance floor directly across from the Waveland Stage! Escape the crowds. Get access to full premium bars. Great views of the Waveland DJ & Drag stage. Click here for tickets!

Tuesday, June 24

Drag Queen BINGO at ROCKS: Hosted by Ginger Forest and Jean Natee, ROCKS hosts one of the most fun drag BINGOs in Chicago. With $5 Fireball, Jello, and Espresso Martini shots, fun prizes, a coloring contest, and lip sync battle, this is not your average BINGO. The party starts at 8 pm!

Wednesday, June 25

MINX A Biopic Trans Show: Chicago ! Get ready for a night of “transxcellence” as Smokey Karmikael and Starr Banks presents “MINX.” A bipoc trans showcase highlighting Chicago best queer night life entertainers. Happening at NOLA Bar and Kitchen in Wrigleyville! Purchase of a ticket includes a free house shot. Must be 21+ Get tickets here!

Queer Eye Trivia: Think you know all about the Fab 5? Put your knowledge to the test, at Lost Never Found! Trivia is free to play, and starts at 7 pm. Specials include $4 High Noons, $6 Casamigos Shots, $7 Frozens, and 1/2 off Cheese, Sausage, & Pepperoni Pizza.