
Chicago(land) Local Events
Check out what's coming up for our Young: Equal community in the Chicago(land) area!
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Treat Yourself | Ages: 13-18
February 5 | 2pm - 4pm
February is COLD - but it's warm at The Kitchen Table! Join LGBTQ+ friends & allies while we make cinnamon rolls. Allies Amy and Aaron O'Brien will guide you in creating your dough, mixing your filling, and swirling it into a take-home tray for you to bake. But don't worry - they'll have freshly baked cinnamon rolls for us all to snack on! Come belly-up to the Kitchen Table with your Young: Equal community for this FREE event sponsored by The Kitchen Table! Open to LGBTQ+ and allies, ages 13-18.
Treat Yourself | Ages: 18-24
February 5 | 2pm - 4pm
February is COLD - but it's warm at The Kitchen Table! Join LGBTQ+ friends & allies while we make cinnamon rolls. Allies Amy and Aaron O'Brien will guide you in creating your dough, mixing your filling, and swirling it into a take-home tray for you to bake. But don't worry - they'll have freshly baked cinnamon rolls for us all to snack on! Come belly-up to the Kitchen Table with your Young: Equal community for this FREE event sponsored by The Kitchen Table! Open to LGBTQ+ and allies, ages 18-24.
Board Games & Hang | Ages: 13-18
April 14 | 3pm - 5pm
Join our Young: Equal community and kick it with some nostalgia, board games style. We've got the space, the snacks, and the games; you can show up solo or come with a friend or two - there is plenty of room and even more game choices! From Exploding Kittens to Labyrinth to Jenga to Charades...you'll likely walk away with new friends and new games to love! Open to LGBTQ+ people and allies, ages 13-18. Pre-registration is much appreciated.
Tie-Dyed with PRIDE | Ages: 13-18
May 21 | 3pm - 4pm
How will you express your tie-dyed pride?? Each participant will receive a white Young: Equal t-shirt to tie-dye in any way they please. We'll have directions for patterns as well as scissors if you're feeling the need to craft a new t-shirt silhouette. Once you finish, you can choose to continue your creative expression through rock painting or watercolor pride cards...or maybe you'll simply grab a snack and mingle with new friends. This event is open to LGBTQ+ people and allies, ages 13-18. Pre-registration is much appreciated.
Tie-Dyed with PRIDE | Ages: 18-24
May 21 | 4pm - 5pm
Come express your pride with a tie-dyed Young: Equal t-shirt. You'll get a plain t-shirt to tie-dye in any way you please. We'll have directions for patterns as well as scissors if you're feeling the need to craft a new t-shirt silhouette. Once you finish, you can choose to continue your creative expression through rock painting or watercolor pride cards...or maybe you'll simply grab a snack and mingle with new friends. This event is open to LGBTQ+ people and allies, ages 18-24. Pre-registration is much appreciated.
COMMUNITY EVENT

We loved being a part of Lombard Pride Fest last year and can't wait to join the fun again! This is entirely family-friendly, complete with fun music, food trucks, rows of tables with LGBTQ+ resources, and more. Additional details regarding time and location coming soon!
Pool Party | Ages: 13-18
July | Time is TBD
Our most popular event is BACK! Get ready to splash alongside LGBTQ+ peers and allies. Celebrate summer with an evening swim at this private event for our Young: Equal community. You know we'll have delicious refreshments, beach balls, and Y:E swag to pass out! Stay tuned for the exact date and location - we can't wait!
Art-Making Playshop | Ages: 13-18 | September | Time TBD
Build community with your LGBTQ+ peers and allies while making some cool art! Date and location are TBD, but we'll definitely be ushering in the fall with make-your-own art alongside friends old and new. Stay tuned for details, coming soon!
Pumpkins with Pride | Ages: 13-18 | October | Time TBD
To celebrate National Coming Out Day on October 11th, we'll be designing pumpkins with pride! Take your pumpkin home or leave it with Young: Equal to distribute around town for public display. Carving not your thing? Don't worry! We'll have pumpkin-guts-free options. :) Stay tuned for details regarding date/time and location.
Movie Night | Ages: 13-18 | December | Time TBD
The end of the year can be stressful - come chill with your Young: Equal fam for movie night! We will have popcorn, soda & water, and candy for snacking. Hang out after the film to connect with our community - LGBTQ+ folks and allies aged 13-18 welcome! Stay tuned for details regarding date/time and location.