S ome of the best jazz and cabaret music takes the stage most nights, and on Saturday afternoons, an array of local (and, occasionally, famous acts) comedians, musicians, and storytellers perform at The Paper Machete, a free "live magazine" that embraces diverse, original voices. This retro cocktail lounge is one of the city's most famous music venues-and for good reason. While it’s a tad divey, the clientele here is as friendly and diverse as they come and the patio out back is a great place to kick back when the weather allows. Located half a block west from Gino’s North, this no-frills gay bar is worth popping into if only to marvel at the low set circular bar that sometimes doubles as-much to the bartender’s dismay-a catwalk for those looking to strut their stuff once a quarter’s dropped in the jukebox.
Select Category All Categories Radisson Blu Aqua 4 221 N Columbus Dr, IL 60601, Chicago, United States The Radisson Blu Aqua hotel is a 4-star hotel located in downtown Chicago, only 10 minutes away of Boystown, the gay district o. Don’t miss the free summer BBQ on Sundays and their oh-so-delicious vodka lemonades! This LGBTQ staple also features DJs and dancing after dark in the adjoining Tweet space. Hover the mouse over the map and locate gay places. If that’s not a winning combination we don’t know what is, which is why this place is a sure-fire favorite of locals. Our favorites include The Raven Theater on Clark Street, the Rivendell and Steep Theatre companies, and the NeoFuturists on Ashland Avenueīig Chicks in Uptown, Tweet’s boozy sibling, has an amazing back patio, fun atmosphere, and well-priced drinks. With over fifteen theater companies based in Edgewater, the neighborhood is a hotbed for the kind of theatre that’s put Chicago on the map and helped make Edgewater the vibrant, exciting community that it is. Edgewater Theater DistrictĬhicago is known nationwide for its iconic storefront theatre scene–it’s the kind of theatre where you’ll experience knock-your-socks off acting and innovative, jaw-dropping productions from intimate 50-100 seat theaters.
The owners had the ambition to also open Chicago’s first black- and LGBTQ+ owned sports bar this spring, but unfortunately, haven’t yet been able to open their doors due to COVID-19. 700 S Ridgewood Ave (2,388.41 mi) Daytona Beach, FL, FL 32114. Chicago’s only black- and LGBTQ+ owned gay bar is located on the South Shore, home to drag shows and excellent cocktails. You’ll also find a friendly, down-to-earth crowd with a lot less attitude than other Chicago area beaches. See more of Chicago Steakhouse And Gay Bar on Facebook.
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The beach is full of sandy stretches that, on a sunny Midwest day, makes you feel as if you are in Florida rather than Illinois. It is apt that the gay beach in Chicago, popularly called Hollywood Beach, is officially named after Kathy Osterman, the Chicago politician who fought for gay rights in the 1980s.