Chicago(land) Local  Events

Join our Young: Equal community for our 3rd annual painting workshop with Peter Thaddeus! Peter will expertly guide us to find our visual voice while empowering us to express on canvas. Choose to make art inspired by his theme or create based on your own inspiration while benefitting from the creative support of a pro! 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!

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!

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!

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!