Chicago(land) Local  Events

Join our Young: Equal community for our pottery workshop with Peter Thaddeus! Peter will expertly guide us as we use clay to create pottery that we'll get to take home. 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!

Want to add some pizzazz to your closet?? Queer your closet among friends at our event where you can make a piece uniquely yours using embellishment techniques, DIY patchwork, tie-dye, sewing, bleach painting, and adding hardware like grommets and chains. 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!

Halloween is approaching! Join us for a tractor-drawn ride around the Forest Preserve, followed by a warming fire complete with s'mores, apple cider, and donuts. Is your costume ready?? Dress up if you wish - costumes are welcome and encouraged but not necessary to join the fun (just be sure you aren't flammable and can still eat s'mores of course). :) 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, popcorn, & treats. Cozy up to crafts brought by LGBTQ+ nonprofits and ally businesses, then chill with friends & watch a holiday movie! This event is FREE and open to LGBTQ+ people & allies aged 13-18 & 18-24. Sign up coming soon!