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THING Anthology Released
460 pages of EXCITEMENT from the 90s!
Every issue of THING has been released as a book, thanks to Primary Information.
What is THING?
The 35 Anniversary Commemorative Issue
Why We Love THING
Celebrating and Documenting the Fabulousness of Thing magazine.
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Having a Ball at FLUXX
Bridging the past and present of our diverse our communities. The highlight of BAM’s FLUXX…
The Dream Defender’s Manifesto for Liberation
Dream Defenders is a Black-led, feminist, socialist, abolitionist, and internationalist political formation fighting for a…
Black, Queer, & Untold: Reclaiming Erased Histories
A tribute to the incredible designers, artists, and people at the center of queer Black…
World Premiere of Jason and Shirley Revisited
A radical revisitation. In this world premiere, held on October 10, 2025 at BAM, director…
Chicago’s Legendary Club LaRay
One of the city’s most exciting, most creative Black queer dance clubs in the 1980s….
the 80s
Is This You?
House Music
How a Chicago-based Black and queer run publication built a platform for marginalized voices and revolutionized print media.
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House Music, A Cultural Revolution
The new House Music documentary, House Music: A Cultural Revolution, airs November 8, 2024 on…
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of House Music
So much to celebrate! The music genre, born in Chicago, has revolutionized dance music internationally….
This is for You
Playing tracks by Aiken, Silvado del Gado DJ Tools, Spencer Morales & Hanlei, Urban Sound…
Home of House at Navy Pier
Exhibition closes October 31, 2024 Chicago is the birthplace of House music. House evolved through…
How House Music Was Born
House music was created to uplift and celebrate marginalized communities. This documentary film shows how…
South African Soulful Deep House
Chill Gang is a South African music collective dedicated to bringing you the best in…