# LGBTQ events in Chicago, Today and Upcoming LGBTQ events in Chicago - **Subtitle**: All LGBTQ events in Chicago, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Chicago like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All LGBTQ events in Chicago, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Chicago like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: ENCUENTRO VAQUERO 2026 - **Description**: El Encuentro Vaquero es un evento LGBTQ+ vaquero en Chicago con tres días de música, baile, espectáculos y mucha diversión!About this EventVAQUEROS CHICAGO PRESENTA: - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/encuentro-vaquero-2026/100001995555943546 - **Venue**: Fantasy Nightclub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82MzIzYTZlOGViNDRiMmZiNDM1NWFlZGJkYTFmN2Q1ODBjMGMwY2NiMTcxNDQ4ODhjNTM4NTgzOTZmZGI5NmZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NDMtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1NDAzNjMw.avif - **Price**: USD 33 to 105 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, lgbt-pride - **Event Name**: Pitch Your Peeps: QUEER Slide Deck Match Making @ Two Hearted Queen - **Description**: Pitch Your Peeps is an event that centers queer connections! Folx pitch their (35+) queer, trans & enby friends to an interested audience!About this EventPitch Your Peeps Queer Slide Deck Match Makin - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/pitch-your-peeps-queer-slide-deck-match-making-two-hearted-queen/100001992724501627 - **Venue**: Two Hearted Queen - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84MTEzYWQ2OTA0ZmQzMTFkYjcxMDZmMzkxZGYwMjc1YmFhOGRkNTQ0NTgzZDFhYzJiNDQ1NTA3ZTZlNzE0MDYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2UwZDhjYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODI2NzYwMjc.avif - **Price**: USD 5 to 13 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: L@L Uptown 3rd Thursday of the Month - **Description**: Queer hosted bi-monthly standup showcase featuring Chicago's best in the biz! - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/l-l-uptown-3rd-thursday-of-the-month/100001303082638249 - **Venue**: Uptown Taproom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lNGIyMjhhZjA0ZGVhZTBkNTQ3MmQzZDM1Yjc5Njg3MDU1YmFhOTA4ZTg0NjBjZGRjOTM4ZjFjZmUyMjJlNDBkLXJpbWctdzExNzktaDExODAtZGNmMzk4MzctZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3MzgwNjMx.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Lesbian/Queer women Pre-Christmas Party - **Description**: We will decorate a Christmas tree, sing songs, do a 'friendly version' of spin the bottle, and just enjoy the holiday season. snacks and soft drinks provided, and BYOB. text 312-446-0256 for address and to let you in. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lesbian-queer-women-pre-christmas-party/200030486238444 - **Venue**: Andersonville, Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kYTNmNDczNmJmMGRkZDVkYjZiYzgwNmY5ZjExNThhM2YwM2QxYzA5M2JiYjMyZjVmMDVjMmNkMWRiMGNjZjFiLXJpbWctdzUyMC1oMzA2LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MDk5MTM3.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, christmas, holiday ## Trending Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) II — House of Friends Preview: 2026 Summers End - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIHOUSE OF FRIENDS PREVIEWTHE NEXT CHAPTER RETURNS TO THE WATERThe date is locked. The lake is waiting. - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a831fdb4970b.jpg - **Event Name**: Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 AE - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-deal-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-22-tickets-1974934714896?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a342a78b65f9.jpg - **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) III — JOEZI x MASSUMA - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIIJOEZI x MASSUMATHE SEASON FINALEThree dates. One lake. One home. One final sunset.Saturday, September 19, Chasing Sun(Sets) returns to Castaways B - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7c131828b6d.jpg - **Event Name**: Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26 AE - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-announced-chicago-top-shelf-tequila-and-whiskey-tasting-festival-september-26-tickets-1353028266969?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4a3669aba15.jpg - **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training at Chicago Marriott Downtown | September 19, 2026 - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Train - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Downtown - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a552cef8ecec.jpg - **Event Name**: PMP Certification 4 Days Training in Chicago, IL - **Description**: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training Short Description: The PMP certification is the gold standard credential for project managers worldwide, and one of the most in-d - **Venue**: Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a760e8d4278d.jpg - **Event Name**: Chicago Exotic Paintings BYOB Sip and Paint with Male Models - **Description**: Painting experience with a MAJOR twist in the CHICAGOl! Ladies, and open minded gentlemen, get ready for a truly adult paint night.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/44f3f090-984c-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125- - **Venue**: 5425 W Lawrence Ave - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3197d3aee80185216f961865b47c92e667d7564a39c2f0640e6ce9886bf2c058-rimg-w1200-h800-dc161513-gmir.jpg?v=1764075627 - **Event Name**: Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25 - **Description**: Meet Setsu, a psychic & spiritual advisor based in New York. In-person sessions in English or Japanese, for two days only in Chicago.Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25✨ Monday, - **Venue**: Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7d3fcad8e95.jpg - **Event Name**: Usher and Chris Brown at Soldier Field - **Venue**: Soldier Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/94436740-9b6a-11f1-94c5-d3a2412e8c30-rimg-w1200-h473-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1787101772 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago? - **A:** ENCUENTRO VAQUERO 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at Fantasy Nightclub), Pitch Your Peeps: QUEER Slide Deck Match Making @ Two Hearted Queen (Sun Aug 23 2026 at Two Hearted Queen), L@L Uptown 3rd Thursday of the Month (Thu Aug 20 2026 at Uptown Taproom), Lesbian/Queer women Pre-Christmas Party (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Andersonville, Chicago). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago? - **A:** L@L Uptown 3rd Thursday of the Month (Thu Aug 20 2026 at Uptown Taproom). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago today August 21, 2026? - **A:** ENCUENTRO VAQUERO 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at Fantasy Nightclub). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago this weekend August 21–23, 2026? - **A:** ENCUENTRO VAQUERO 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at Fantasy Nightclub), Pitch Your Peeps: QUEER Slide Deck Match Making @ Two Hearted Queen (Sun Aug 23 2026 at Two Hearted Queen). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in August 2026? - **A:** ENCUENTRO VAQUERO 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at Fantasy Nightclub), Pitch Your Peeps: QUEER Slide Deck Match Making @ Two Hearted Queen (Sun Aug 23 2026 at Two Hearted Queen), L@L Uptown 3rd Thursday of the Month (Thu Aug 20 2026 at Uptown Taproom). - **Q**: How can I find events in Chicago? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Chicago? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Chicago? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Chicago include Fantasy Nightclub, Two Hearted Queen, Uptown Taproom. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago? - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 5 to USD 105. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include VAQUEROS CHICAGO, INC, Pitch Your Peeps Queer Slide Deck Match Making, L@L. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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