CHICAGO — It’s at all times a great time to rejoice LGBTQ+ Satisfaction — however there’s one thing further particular about Satisfaction Month.
Satisfaction Month, held each June, celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and communities and honors their contributions to historical past and tradition. And Chicago goes huge with festivals, events, excursions and extra.
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Try these occasions:
North/Northwest Aspect
Males Having Infants Convention
June 6-7
Heart on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St.
This convention will present details about how homosexual mother and father can pursue parenthood, with seminars on surrogacy, being a single father and extra. Tickets are $20 per particular person.
Transcendent Souls: A Celebration Of Trans Id And Sound
7-8 p.m. June 6
Wicker Park Lutheran Church, 1500 N. Hoyne Ave.
This musical occasion can be a “celebration of trans id and sound,” in accordance with its signup type. Admission is free and sensory-friendly lodging can be found.
RAINBOW: A Satisfaction Present
7-9 p.m. June 6
Newport Theater, 956 W. Newport Ave.
This burlesque present will function performers who every signify a coloration of the rainbow, showcasing “Satisfaction in all its glory,” in accordance with its web site. It’s hosted by Higher Boobie Burlesque. Tickets begin at $23.
Satisfaction Celebration at Wrigley Discipline
7:05 p.m. June 12
Wrigley Discipline, 1060 W. Addison St.
The sport-day celebration could have native distributors, stay leisure and actions for residents and households. These are inspired to purchase tickets to the June 12 recreation, and they’re going to obtain a Satisfaction-themed jersey with their buy.
5-10 p.m. June 13, noon-10 p.m. June 14, noon-9 p.m. June 15
Clark Avenue from Foster to Gregory
There can be stay music performances together with native distributors. A $10 entry donation is inspired.
Out & Amplified: A Night time of Queer Music
7:30-10:30 p.m. June 20
Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave.
Out & Amplified can be a one-of-a-kind night time out and live performance for LGBTQ+ people that includes artists VINCINT with Parson James and John Duff. Tickets begin at $41.84.
The Lesbian Social Membership’s Satisfaction Fest Takeover
2 p.m.-midnight June 21
D.S. Tequila, 3352 N. Halsted St.
The Lesbian Social Membership plans to have its Satisfaction Fest Takeover for an indoor-outdoor day occasion with dancing and a wide range of beverage choices. Tickets are $18-$23 and can enhance as tiers promote out.
Chicago Satisfaction Fest 2025
11-10 p.m. June 21-22
Halsted Avenue from Addison to Grace streets
The Chicago Satisfaction Fest will return for its twenty fourth yr with a variety of actions, together with drag performances, dance exhibitions and stay music. A $20 entry donation is inspired.
3 p.m. June 28-29
Cheetah Gymnasium Lot, 5238 N. Clark St.
Again Lot Bash Chicago is returning with a full day of music and performances. This yr’s headliner is JoJo Siwa, and there can be appearances from native DJs and performers, together with The Fly Honeys, DJ Pepper Jelly and others. Tickets are $24 for Saturday, $30 for Sunday and $46 for each days.
Satisfaction North Chicago in Rogers Park
June 28-29
Purple Line Morse station, 1358 W. Morse Ave.
Satisfaction North Chicago is a North Aspect Satisfaction dance occasion that can function stay DJs and leisure, in addition to a various vary of acts and performances. Admission into the occasion is free.
Chicago Satisfaction Parade 2025
11 a.m. June 29
Satisfaction Parade Begin, 3900 N. Broadway
The Chicago Satisfaction Parade has develop into one of many largest Satisfaction celebrations on this planet. It can undergo Northalsted, Uptown, Lakeview and Lincoln Park this yr.
The Loop
Satisfaction Night time on the Shedd 2025
6-10:30 p.m. June 14
Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Satisfaction Night time on the Shedd could have DJ units and an ocean-themed drag showcase for attendees to take part in. Tickets for admission are $20 for residents, $14 for members and $40 for non-residents.
11-9 p.m. June 28
Navy Pier Satisfaction could have a full day of stay performances and applications for company. Admission is free.
Chicago Black Satisfaction 2025
July 3-6
You may rejoice Black LGBTQ+ Satisfaction with heaps and many partying. The host resort is the Marriott Downtown, 520 N. Michigan Ave. VIP weekend passes begins at $108.55.
South/Southwest
Bus Tour: South Aspect LGBTQ+ Tales
10 a.m.-noon June 7
Excursions with Mike is internet hosting a bus tour of South Aspect neighborhoods with details about their LGBTQ+ historical past. The tour begins and ends at Millennium Park.
Bridging The Divide: Artwork, Therapeutic, & Group Assist
2 p.m. June 7
South Asia Institute, 1925 S. Michigan Ave.
This panel will function artists, organizers and extra who will focus on how artwork can function a therapeutic device in LGBTQ+ communities. Free.
Artemis Singers’ Satisfaction Live performance and Dance
7-9:30 p.m. June 14
VanderCook Faculty of Music Nice Corridor, 3125 S. Federal St.
VanderCook Faculty of Music Nice Corridor will rejoice feminine energy with its live performance, Goddesses, Rage! Normal admission tickets are $25, whereas youngsters 12 and youthful are free. There may be additionally a sliding scale ticketing choice for many who wish to contribute greater than $25.
Chicago White Sox Satisfaction on the Park
6:40 p.m. June 18
Baseball lovers will obtain a Satisfaction-themed hat with their ticket buy because the White Sox face the St. Louis Cardinals.
10 p.m. June 29
The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave.
Satisfaction within the Sky invitations Chicago’s LGBTQ+ group members to occasion with DJs from throughout america. This occasion is just for these 21 and older. Tickets can be offered on the day with various costs.
Satisfaction South Aspect 2025
11 a.m. July 5
DuSable Black Historical past Museum, 740 E. 56th Place
Need to preserve Satisfaction going even after June? Satisfaction South Aspect will function performances, dancing and native distributors for many who wish to preserve the celebration going.
West Aspect/West Loop
9 p.m.-4 a.m. June 20-21
Radius Chicago, 640 W. Cermak Highway
Very Satisfaction! could have its annual dance occasion with a DJ lineup that features Kevin Aviance, DJ Minx and Janky. Tickets are $84-$130.
6-11 p.m. June 27
Nationwide Museum of Mexican Artwork, 1852 W. nineteenth St.
Chicago youth are invited to attend Nationwide Museum of Mexican Artwork’s Queer Promenade. This yr’s theme is impressed by Girl Gaga and encourages members to return “dressed to slay, dance the night time away and rejoice your iconic self.” Tickets are free.
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