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There’s more to June than the parade. Be your proudest self all month at this array of LGBTQ assemblies. By Kris Vire
THE 48TH ANNUAL Chicago Pride Parade is the culmination of a month of rainbow-flavored celebrations of the LGBTQ community. From stroller- friendly street fests to athletic events to storytelling soirees, June is bursting with Chicago Pride. We’ve rounded up some of the most fabulous festivities.
You’re Being Ridiculous This live lit show featuring people
telling true first-person stories goes LGBTQ for Pride month, with tales from community members and allies. Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N Halsted St (312-334-1650,
steppenwolf.org). June 7, 14, 21 at 8pm; $20. · Women & Children First, 5233 N Clark St (yourebeingridiculous .com). June 17 at 7pm;
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Midsommarfest Get ready to dance around the Maypole at Andersonville’s annual celebration of its Swedish heritage. The LGBTQ-friendly event showcases international performers, Nordic cuisine and an array of family activities. Clark St and Foster Ave (andersonville .org/events/midsommarfest). June 9–11; suggested donation $10.
Chicago Pride Fest Prep for the Pride Parade with
Chicago’s LGBTQ community at this street soiree, with musical entertainment and food and drinks from local vendors. Halsted and Addison Sts (northalsted .com/events/chicago-pride-fest). June 17, 18; suggested donation $10.
Back Lot Bash This annual festival boasts
comics and rockers with serious sapphic appeal. Lineups weren’t yet announced at press time, but they’re bound to be good. Lot behind Cheetah Gym Andersonville, 5238 N Clark St $20–$100.
Gaywatch GayCo, Chicago’s seminal
LGBTQ sketch-comedy troupe, splashes back with a beach- ready new Boystown show for Pride weekend. Playground Theater, 3209 N Halsted St (
gayco.com). June 23, 24 at 10:30pm; $15.
Pride Bowl X The Chicago Metropolitan
Sports Association’s 10th annual Pride-weekend flag football tournament hosts dozens of teams from across the country that compete for top honors. Montrose Lakeside Fields, Montrose Ave and Lake Shore Dr (
pridebowlchicago.com). June 23, 24 8am–5pm; free to attend.
Chicago Dyke March The fierce and festive celebration
of community activism and queer solidarity takes place in Humboldt Park for a fourth year. 1400 N Sacramento Ave
(
chicagodykemarch.wordpress.com). June 24 at 2pm; free.
Chicago Pride Parade Head to the 48th annual
parade along with more than 1 million attendees
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PHOTOGRAPHS:TOP RIGHT, TOP LEFT: JORDAN AVERY; CENTER LEFT: STARBELLY STUDIOS; CENTER RIGHT: ERIK KOMMER
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