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LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: homosexual and lesbian bars, clubs, and more

Chicago’s nightlife is a lot like the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of amusement. Our gay and sapphic bars have a small bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and flamboyant shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own singular history and vibe.

Check out some of the finest gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s gay nightlife scene.

Jeffery Pub

One of the city’s oldest lgbtq+ bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t miss the live amusement, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.

Big Chicks

This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintin

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In the bars and clubs, Marc Wade, Chicago's Most Versatile Piano Bar Entertainer is performing at Gentry of Chicago, N. Rush St.; survey "Dynasty" at Christopher Street, N. Halsted; "Night with the Stars" is at Showcase One, W. Belmont and features Patti Kakes, Shante, Ginger Grant, and Candi Stratton; Grab One, N. Clark, hosts a help for Jane Byrne; you can view male dancers every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Inner Circle, N. Clark St.; male dancers, a DJ, mature person films and an open patio at JJ's, N. Clark St.; Mark Vallese is the DJ every Friday at Trianon, N. Halsted; Al Segre and pianist Harry Campagna perform at Windy City Bar & Grille, N. Clark St.; the South Side's newest prevent is the Club, S. Western, Cobalt Island; 14th Annual Miss Gay America pageant , presented by Norma Kristie & the 21 Club, Irving Park Rd.; the Normandy, N. Clark St. presents Diana Hutton and a Male Strip Contest.

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Piano & Cabaret opened in after a major face raise. It served previously as Annex 3, once a famous stomping ground for gay athletes. Long-time owner Jim Flint felt the bar needed to be revamped, renamed and, although it remains a gay bar, openly welcomes people of all ages and sexual preferences. It offers a different atmosphere then most Boystown bars even though it&#;s located a little off the &#;Boystown strip&#; on Clark Street, just south of Belmont.

features some of the top cabaret and piano entertainment in Chicago and occasionally welcomes talent from all over the United States. Stay music is featured five nights a week, Tuesday through Sunday, with certain nights reserved for regular performers. There&#;s never a cover charge, a perk that is hard to find, especially at bars in Boystown and throughout the city for that matter.

On Tuesday nights, the exclude hosts an open mic bedtime for comedians with the reveal starting at 9pm. Wednesdays are reserved for The Paul Marinaro Jazz Trio. While I&#;m no jazz expert, this trio is truly talented and I pledge you will definit

Redhead Piano Bar

For the piano-bar fiend who likes his joints a little more Grace than Will, this underground spot should strike all the right notes. But even though the guys here aren’t same-sex attracted, they’re at least dressed well: Bouncers inspect outfits as well as your ID, and flip-flops and T-shirts don’t get through the door.

Address: 16 W Ontario St; Chicago

Cross street:: between State and Dearborn Sts

Transport:: El stop: Red to Grand. Bus: 22, 36,

Price:: Average cocktail: $8

Opening hours:: Sun–Fri 7pm–4am; Sat 7pm–5am

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