Reclaimed: Victoria von Blaque
From Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art on display at the Brooklyn Museum. What does it mean to implore someone to “have several seats?” Not to be overused or […]
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Ballroom is Still About Black Queer Joy
Ballroom continues to be an essential place for Black and Brown LGBTQ people to find care, connection, and chosen family.
Chocolate Babies
“We are Black faggots with a political agenda. We are your worst nightmare.” Stephen Winter’s 1996 indie classic calls us to join a band of HIV-positive black drag queens, trans […]
34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
The largest, most legendary LGBTQ celebration was held Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Los Angeles. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate, and inclusive representations […]
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Known by most as Miss Major, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is a living icon. She’s a non-binary transgender activist, former sex worker, formerly incarcerated anti-prison advocate, drag performer, a participant in […]
Drag Story Hour
Drag Story Hour is just what it sounds like: local drag queens reading stories to children. Drag Story Hour (DSH) was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions, under the […]
Be Louder Than Hate
Far too often, anti-LGBTQ+ voices feel louder than affirming ones. How can we change that? Show up to events: Whether it’s a drag show, queer author event, LGBTQ+ market, […]
Lucy Stoole Performs at 50ish
The 50ish gala took over the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art to host an art party celebrating the Chicago Reader’s 50th anniversary. Featuring Chicago’s best arts and entertainment, the event […]
Joey Arias Channels Billie Holiday
Drag artist, cabaret singer, performance artist. Joey Arias was involved in New York’s performance art scene in the 1980s, appearing regularly at Club 57 and other downtown venues. During these […]
ALL the Pride
Calling all Queers! Come out, come out, and party with us! Chicago’s Pride Parade and Festival Chicago’s annual Pride Fest, with hours of live music, world-renowned DJs, entertaining drag queens, […]