Chicago(land) Local  Events

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 or bring something from home and make a piece uniquely yours using embellishment techniques like studding, patchwork, sewing, and bleach painting design. Materials and instruction on different techniques will be provided, so don't feel intimidated if you're a novice. This event is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 13-17 & 18-24. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Join our Young: Equal community for this storytelling workshop hosted by Naperville's People Tree. Learn how to set your story free with guided techniques. You choose to keep it expressed on paper or to share it in the brave space of the group. We can't wait for this empowering experience together! Refreshments provided. This event is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 16-24. 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!