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INSIDE CHICAGO

Gay Chicago: Boystown

Chicago is the nation's third largest city and boasts a large gay community. Like New York or Atlanta in their regions, Chicago serves as the Midwest's cosmopolitan hub and attracts young and old alike--all looking to escape to the freedoms and opportunities of the big city. Gay life (and gay bars) in Chicago is... More

ON OUR CHICAGO BLOG

PHOTOS: Celebrate Pride With The EqualityInColor Pride Photo Challenge

  Your Pride pics in the 2013 GayCities #EqualityInColor Pride Photo Challenge have begun flooding in. So we thought we'd share a few of our faves from this year as well as years past. Click through to get inspiration for your own photo submissions, as well as to check out what our Pride boys and girls from around the globe are up to... More

POPULAR UPCOMING EVENT

Chicago Pride

Jun 22-30, 2013

The parade ususally starts at the corner of Halsted & Belmont, proceeding north on Halsted, then south on Broadway, and finally east on Diversey to Cannon Drive, in Lincoln Park. If that sounds confusing, just follow the half naked men and drag queens in front of you youll find your way. ...



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Sidetrack

Bar in Boystown

Chicago's premiere video bar for 30 yearsAnother stop on the "musts" tour of Boystown. Videos fill the joint with pop dance tunes. Be sure to check out the great rooftop beer garden, open in... More

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CHICAGO EVENTS

PANSOPHY'S PATIO

LGBTQ friendly open mic. With poetry, singers, dancers..you never...

Wednesday Apr 17, 2013 , 1 person are in

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Richard III - Remount at The Den

Wayward Productions re-immerses itself into the underworld of a m...

Thursday May 23, 2013 , 1 person are in

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Jerry Pritikin' SPIRIT OF 76 Photo Exhibit

Join the PRIDE MONTH celebration at the HumanThread Gallery(5th f...

Monday Jun 17, 2013

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POPULAR BARS & CLUBS

1. Sidetrack (152 fans)
Chicago's premiere video bar for 30 years

2. Roscoe's (117 fans)
Dance the night away

3. Jackhammer (49 fans)
Neighborhood bar with a Levis feel

4. Hydrate (42 fans)
Lounge & dance club with big name DJs

5. Cellblock (38 fans)
Notorious leather bar


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