Chicago(land) Local Events
Check out what's coming up for our Young: Equal community in the Chicago(land) area!
Got questions? Send us a note! chicagoland@youngequal.org
LGBTQ+ Crafternoon |
Ages: 13-17 & 18-24 |
March 22 | 1:30-3:00pm
Spend the CRAFTernoon with friends! Join Young: Equal for some creativity and crafts, led by the amazing Bridget Stern. Materials and expertise will be provided - you get to show up, make the things, and hang with friends! This event is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 13-17 & 18-24. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
LGBTQ+ Painting & Drawing Workshop | Ages: 13-17 & 18-24 |
May 10 | 1:00-3:00pm
Join our Young: Equal community for our 3rd annual painting workshop with Peter Thaddeus! Peter will expertly guide us while providing ideas, tips, and creative support throughout the event. Choose to make art inspired by his theme or create based on your own inspiration! All materials are provided and the entire event is FREE! Open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 13-17 & 18-24. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
LGBTQ+ Bowling Event |
Ages: 13-17 & 18-24 |
August 1 | 6:00-7:30pm
Beat the summer heat and join us for bowling! We've got a few lanes reserved and we'll have pizza, soft drinks, and arcade credits for each attendee. Shoe rental and bowling ball are included, but feel free to bring your own if this is your jam! This event is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 13-17 & 18-24. Space is limited to 20 people - sign up now to reserve your spot!
Queer Your Closet |
Ages: 13-17 & 18-24 |
October 5 | 1:00-2:30pm
Want to add some pizzazz to your closet?? Queer your closet among friends at our event, cohosted by Queering the Binary Foundation! Shop their closet and make a piece uniquely yours using embellishment techniques like studding, patchwork, sewing, and bleach painting design. This event is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 13-17 & 18-24. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
Queer & Cozy: An LGBTQ+ Holiday Hangout | Ages: 13-17 & 18-24 |
December | 5:00-8:00pm
Young: Equal invites you to a movie night & resource fair complete with pizza & treats. Cozy up to crafts brought by LGBTQ+ nonprofits and ally businesses, then chill with friends & watch The Nightmare Before Christmas while you nosh on popcorn & candy donated by The Little Popcorn Store & Glen Ellyn Sweet Shoppe. Celebrate our #rainbowsinthedark initiative with a photos reel and free raffle prizes! This event is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 13-18 & 18-24. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
Young: Equal Chicagoland
100 Hahndorf Street
West Chicago, IL 60185