Kim, Gwen La Roka, and Rachel McCartney Scott Duff hosts. Belmont,, $15 per set, $100 festival pass.Ĭhigaygo! The lineup at this queer comedy showcase features Marla Depew, Ali Clayton, Cody Melcher, Peter S.
6/20, 11 AM-10 PM, and Sun 6/21, 11 AM-9 PM, Halsted and Waveland, .Ĭhicago Women’s Funny Festival Hundreds of women comics perform on four stages over four days (it’s also the fourth anniversary of this fest). Read on for a detailed roundup.Ĭhicago Pride Fest Headliners this year include Estelle, Big Freedia, and the Veronicas there’s also the usual colorful street fair, comprising food and drink vendors, art items, and “unique merchandise tailored to the gay community.” The Pride Parade is next weekend. But it’s not all partying-there are also discussions of Chicago LGTBQ history and Pride-centered storytelling nights. Pride Month whips itself into a frenzy this weekend as Chicago plays host to several celebrations over and above the parade next Sunday at noon, from drag shows to comedy performances to a Sunday-night Britney Spears bash. The kickoff of last year’s Chicago Gay Pride Parade.Sommelier Series (paid sponsored content).Donate now! I'm not interested right now.