Pride 2023

It's hard to pin Zetina’s music down to a single genre. Her confessional songs blend influences of Belizean punta music and House music and are layered with her raw, “bratty” vocals.

Xiang founded Volition Tea in 2021. She sources tea from independent farmers as part of her mission to bring transparency to the industry and foster understanding across communities.

Little Village's La Cueva welcomed LGBTQ+ Latinos and drag performers looking to sing in Spanish and celebrate their culture. Open for 40+ years, it is possibly the oldest Latino drag club in the country.

Curators plan to recreate the Barbie dream house in display cases throughout the library, but they’ll pose the dolls based on LGBTQ+ people’s stories about playing as kids.

Longtime organizers Myles and Precious Brady-Davis married in 2016 and are now raising two children. They hope their story shows how "trans people of color deserve love, family and dignity."

Music Box once featured women singers, drag shows, its own softball team and a charismatic wrestler-turned-owner. 45 years later, its manager and staff want to tell more of its story and foster queer community in the same space.

In addition to the added security, the "most experienced" officers will patrol Lakeview in the late-night hours after the parade, interim Supt. Fred Waller said.

Kristen Kaza and Alexis Jennings are sweethearts who met several years ago at the queer dance party Slo 'Mo. Now they're raising twins and fostering community among other LGBTQ+ parents.

Booksellers at Unabridged Bookstore and Women & Children First said people from all over the country travel to Chicago looking for LGBTQ+ literature.

Clark came out as transgender when she was 68. Her life now is about making up for lost time, enthusiastically pursuing her artistic passions and fiercely advocating for LGBTQ+ seniors and people.

Block Club rounded up tips, tricks and other useful information for you to have a fun, safe and memorable Pride Parade.

Bring cash, be kind and spread the word about lesbian events — even if you personally can't attend.

Nightlife has long been a cornerstone of the LGBTQ+ community, but this generation of lesbian bar owners and event planners are creating inclusive spaces where all sapphic people are welcome.

Jenni Vee launched her namesake bakery in 2017, featuring custom desserts inspired by her Filipino background and American flavors. She's now expanding to Lincoln Park.

A Shop Pride Pop-Up Market at Wrigley Field is among some the special events the chamber is promoting to raise visibility of queer Chicago business owners.

Mike McMains, founder of Tours With Mike and creator of the Ugly Buildings tours, has three tours focusing on LGBTQ+ history on the North Side, South Side and Downtown.

Photographer Ama Merrell will document couples, parents and kids, chosen families and other examples of familial love as part of the project to "expand the narrative" about queer families.

Jung Yoon and AJ Domingo fell in love in 2019. Then the pandemic hit, and the couple started life as a family of four.

Chicago church leaders say developing a more inclusive community attracts more parishioners and helps LGBTQ+ people heal from trauma.