Queer nightlife, culture and community
Chicago’s queer nights, and the people who make them
Gay Chicago Magazine is an independent read on LGBTQ+ nightlife, Pride, local culture and travel — starting in Chicago and following the stories wherever they go.
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Before the night starts
Questions this site answers
- Which bars and clubs actually feel welcoming on a quiet weeknight?
- What is worth planning around during Pride season?
- Where do I find queer community events that aren’t nightlife?
- Is this a city I can travel to comfortably as a queer visitor?
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Who this is for
Gay Chicago Magazine writes about LGBTQ+ life as it is actually lived — the venues, the organizers, the weekend plans and the places worth the trip.
It is made for queer adults and allies who want to know what is on, where to go, and who is behind it.