# Event Details - **Event Name**: Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Toast the end to summer and the start to CPS school year with a Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School Style!About this EventIf you're a queer parent looking to expand your community, get advice or support from fellow queer parents or just want some time out of the house and away from the kids - join us for our first Queer Parent Meetup at Fathom!This meetup, on the eve of the next CPS schoolyear starting - come together to reminisce about the best of summer, anxieties or excitements about the schoolyear ahead and help each other navigate the complexities of parenthood!Hosted by Kris Lantzy, this casual meetup of folks navigating the waters of queer parenthood are welcome to enjoy classic cocktails, darts and community at Fathom - leaving the kids at home for a couple of hours to do you!Doors open at 3pm with happy hour from 3-5pm. Stop by early to get drink discounts before Queer Parents gather at 5pm. Fathom remains open after the meetup until 11pm.Fathom is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID to enter. Fathom is also ADA accessible with ADA entry through our front and garage doors.-----------ABOUT YOUR HOSTKris Lantzy (she/her) is a queer comic and hot mom. She is thrilled to be hosting the Queer Parent Meet-Up at Chicago’s newest and most nautical queer space, Fathom! Kris performs all over the city and is a proud co-producer of the popular indie show The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase at Dorothy. She recently joined the production team of Chicago Underground Comedy at the Beat Kitchen, Chicago’s longest running independent comedy show! Kris’ credits include The Lincoln Lodge (Primetime, Werk, Astrobabe!), Bad Momz of Comedy, CHUC, OUTspoken, Hell Yes Fest in NOLA and wherever you’re seeing her next. Keep up with her @theekrislantzy and @thebiwivesclub! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/queer-parent-meetup-back-to-school/100001996181416352 - **Event Categories**: meetups, comedy, back-to-school, kids, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Fathom - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Fathom - **lat**: 41.939878 - **long**: -87.6696319 - **full address**: Fathom, 1622 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6bc553abce133ec86a3e92d2d103f9c251c5af5db8852c022d2b27cb029235cf-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785457876 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School! being held? - **A:** Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School! takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Fathom, 1622 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School!? - **A:** Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School! is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School!? - **A:** Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School! is organized by Fathom. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Queer Parent Meetup: Back to School! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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