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Buffalo Grove Pride Parade 2023
06.04.2023
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184 Photos
The 5th annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade returned to the northwest suburb in 2023. The theme was The Magic of Pride, and the grand marshals - Tommy and Scott DeLorenzo - rode in a castle built by Bob Pinta. The one-hour family-friendly parade featured crowd favorites, including the Chicago Pride Guard, Chicago Spirit Brigade, and Lakeside Pride marching band.
Photos by GoPride.com
PrideFest Milwaukee 2023 Saturday June 3 - Gallery 2
06.03.2023
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123 Photos
The 35th edition of Milwaukee PrideFest (Wisconsin's largest LGBTQ festival) held at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Main Stage: Dj Snack Daddy, Rai, Salford Lads, Our Voice Milwaukee, MURRY THE MAGICIAN, THE OLIVIA SHOW, PEACHES.
Dance Pavilion Featuring: Chanel D’Vine, Marbella Sodi, Melee the Queen, Montell Infiniti Ross, World Dance Review, DJB, Bottoms Up Aerial Burlesque Show, DJ Rozz, K.I.L.O aka SkitL’z, Aura de Rosas, Sabor Latino, Haut3d Hous3, Montell’s Melanin Extravaganza, Kenny Perez, DJ Shawna, J Worra, The Pridefest Dancers, Spacecats, Haus of Oge, Furries and Glo- Bots
Photos by Ken Brown
PrideFest Milwaukee 2023 Saturday June 3 - Gallery 1
06.03.2023
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123 Photos
The 35th edition of Milwaukee PrideFest (Wisconsin's largest LGBTQ festival) held at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Main Stage: Dj Snack Daddy, Rai, Salford Lads, Our Voice Milwaukee, MURRY THE MAGICIAN, THE OLIVIA SHOW, PEACHES.
Dance Pavilion Featuring: Chanel D’Vine, Marbella Sodi, Melee the Queen, Montell Infiniti Ross, World Dance Review, DJB, Bottoms Up Aerial Burlesque Show, DJ Rozz, K.I.L.O aka SkitL’z, Aura de Rosas, Sabor Latino, Haut3d Hous3, Montell’s Melanin Extravaganza, Kenny Perez, DJ Shawna, J Worra, The Pridefest Dancers, Spacecats, Haus of Oge, Furries and Glo- Bots
Photos by Ken Brown
PrideFest Milwaukee 2023 Thursday June 1
06.01.2023
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130 Photos
The 35th edition of Milwaukee PrideFest (Wisconsin's largest LGBTQ festival) held at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dance Pavilion Featuring : Shannon Dupree, Melee the Queen, Dora Diamond , DJ Sammy T, DJ Avalon, Felix Ramsey, Cass Marie Trans Drag Show, Lady Sabo, Phox, DJ DRiPSweat, The Pridefest Dancers, Spacecats, Haus of Oge, Bottoms Up Aerial Burlesque Show, Furries and Glo- Bots
Photos by Ken Brown
Out of the Office 2023
05.31.2023
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35 Photos
Out of the Office, Chicago’s largest LGBTQ networking event, kicked off Pride Month on Wednesday, May 31 at The Godrey Rooftop I/O. Nearly 400 attendees helped raise money for the Legacy Project's LGBTQ Curriculum Program for Illinois' Public Schools. Now in its 21st year, Out of the Office was founded by well-known community advocate and publicist Andrew Hayes. WGN’s Sean Lewis served as emcee for the event.
Photos by Kimberly Alifen
XXX Sunday Funday feat. Tony Genuis
05.28.2023
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68 Photos
Manhole presented XXX Sunday Funday featuring Tony Genius, who joined the Hydrate dancers and DJ Saint Devera for a sexy IML/Grabby Sunday Funday party.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Grabby's Official After Party
05.27.2023
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73 Photos
The official Grabby's Official After Party at Charlies Chicago
Photos by Ken Brown
Grabby Awards America - show pictures.
05.27.2023
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86 Photos
The iconic GRABBY Awards America held at Metro Chicago! Hosted by Honey West, Chi Chi Larue, Drew Valentino and Tony Genius.
Photos by Ken Brown
The Grabby Awards America Red Carpet
05.27.2023
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122 Photos
The stars arriving at the 2023 Grabby Awards America held at The Metro
Photos by Ken Brown
IML Vendor Market
05.27.2023
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15 Photos
A few pictures from the IML Vendor Market
Photos by Ken Brown
IML: Pecs and Personality
05.27.2023
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95 Photos
The Pecs and Personality event, where IML contestants were judged on their appearance and stage presence, was held Saturday, May 27.
The 45th annual International Mr. Leather contest was held, Sunday, May 28.
The 2nd Runner-up for 2023 is Matthew Moody Mr. Phoenix Leather 2022 from Phoenix AZ. The 1st Runner-up is Chris Gonzale Mr. GNI Leather 2022 from Atlanta, GA. Marcus Barela Mr. Eagle LA Mr. Leather 2023 from San Marcos, CA was named International Mr. Leather 2023.
Photos by Moorcroft Photography LLC
Out and About Memorial Day Weekend
05.27.2023
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32 Photos
Out and About Memorial Day Weekend at Northend, Cellblock and KitKat Supper Club.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Grabby Awards After Party at Charlie’s
05.27.2023
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56 Photos
Grabby Awards After Party at Charlie’s Chicago.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Grabby Awards 2023
05.27.2023
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80 Photos
The 2023 Grabby Awards America at Metro Chicago, hosted by Chi Chi LaRue and Honey West with Tony Genius and Drew Valentino. Presented by Just For Fans.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Grabbys Weekend Kickoff Party
05.26.2023
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70 Photos
The sexy Men of Falcon and NakedSword appearing live at Sidetrack. Zamora Love was the host for Games, Swag and lots of FUN!
Photos by Ken Brown
Dad's Cigar Social
05.26.2023
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35 Photos
Dad's Cigar Social at Jackhammer, hosted by Daddy Gary from the Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M). The event was in support of the museum, which is located in Rogers Park.
Photos by Moorcroft Photography LLC
IML: Leather Market
05.26.2023
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20 Photos
Nothing says International Mr. Leather (IML) like the popular Leather Market, hosted again this year at the Congress Plaza Hotel. Featuring hundreds of vendors from across the U.S., the Market offers an amazing assortment of leather and fetish goods and an even more amazing opportunity for people-watching.
Photos by Moorcroft Photography LLC
Skin Trade (Grabby Awards Kickoff)
05.25.2023
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69 Photos
Held at Hydrate, the official kickoff party to the Grabby Awards featuring the men of Gay XXX and DJ Chi Chi La Rue!
Photos by Ken Brown
IML: Opening Party (and check-in)
05.25.2023
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56 Photos
International Mr. Leather (IML) welcomed the leather and fetish world to Chicago over Memorial Day weekend. Now in its 45th year, IML draws nearly 20,000 attendees to downtown Chicago annually.
"I need to give a huge thank you to our staff and 300 plus volunteers," IML Operations Board member Billy Lane said at the opening. "We have an amazing group of Department Coordinators that work each year. Their involvement and commitment to the organization is solely to make sure each of you have an incredible weekend."
Special thanks to Moorcroft Photography LLC.
Photos by Moorcroft Photography LLC
Skin Trade Grabbys Opening Party
05.25.2023
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74 Photos
Skin Trade Grabbys Opening Party at Hydrate
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About in Boystown
05.19.2023
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23 Photos
Northend, Sidetrack and Hydrate
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About at Chiago's Northside Bars
05.19.2023
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27 Photos
2 Bears Tavern, Atmosphere, Meeting House and Replay North.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown
04.28.2023
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51 Photos
Replay, Lark, KitKat, Cellblock and Northend
Photos by Anthony Meade
Sunday Funday at Hydrate
04.23.2023
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39 Photos
Sunday Funday at Hydrate.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Bradley Gebbia's 40th at Hydrate
04.22.2023
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25 Photos
Hydrate's manger Bradley turns 40 at a celebration party.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown
04.22.2023
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53 Photos
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown
Photos by Anthony Meade
Burlesque Royale - April Showers
04.20.2023
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14 Photos
RJP Designs and the Baton Show Lounge presented the monthly all-male burlesque show, Burlesque Royale, on April 20. The theme was April Showers.
The premiere male burlesque review, hosted by Danika Blake and Tyler Hall, featured regular cast members Matt Flowz and Glamonster, plus a number of other talented performers.
Burlesque Royale returns May 25 at 7:30 pm with a special Leather Edition just in time for International Mr. Leather. The show will feature special guest Angels Of Sodom. Drink Specials will be provided by Tom Of Finland Vodka. Tickets are available online.
Photos by PhotoRSH (instagram.com/photorsh)
Chicago's LGBTQ calendar is on GoPride.com
Photos by PhotoRSH
Effervescence: Gleam
04.14.2023
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21 Photos
Effervescence, a new artist-focused party in Lakeview, returned on Friday, April 14 with its latest installment, titled Gleam, at Barrel Cheese & Wine.
“I created this party to ultimately build a community of people who appreciate House music, that love to create art and collaborate with other artists,” founder Saint Devera told GoPride.com.
Debuted on February 17th of this year, Effervescence Productions features the best up-and-coming local talent side by side with legendary House DJs from Chicago.
The name Effervescence was inspired by Devera’s love of champagne/prosecco and vivacious, vibrant energy.
Photos by Alejandra Rodriguez
Chicago Loves Drag! benefit show
04.14.2023
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175 Photos
Chicago's drag community united for a star-studded fundraiser at Metro Chicago Friday night to raise money to fight anti-drag and anti-trans legislation nationwide.
"Chicago Loves Drag!" was organized and hosted by Lucy Stoole and featured 41 performers.
Stoole said the sold-out benefit was hoping to bring in $20,000.
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES are available at stevenmkoch.com.
Related: Steven Koch's creative photography has captivated Chicago's drag scene and beyond
Photos by Steven Koch
Sidetrack's Bonnet Decorating Fundraiser
04.08.2023
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20 Photos
The annual Bonnet Decorating Event was held Saturday, April 8, at Sidetrack – a fundraiser for the Windy City Cycling Club.
“It’s always great to see the creativity that people bring,” Sidetrack general manager Brad Balof told GoPride.com. “It was exciting (seeing) people creating something with their own hands.”
Photos by Sidetrack
Golden-Con 2023
03.31.2023
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39 Photos
The second-annual Golden-Con, the 3-day fan convention that organizers boast as ‘The world’s largest event for Golden Girls fans’, returned to Chicago on March 31 through April 2 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.
The annual fan festival, organized by Zach Hudson, Brad Balof and Brendan Balof, included Golden Gab Fest, Lost Episode Performances, Bea a Friend, All About Estelle, Grab That Dough – Trivia Show, Unvarnished Gold, and more.
Photos by GoPride.com
Shangela kicks off AT&T's Turn Up the Love Tour
03.25.2023
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19 Photos
AT&T Turn Up the Love Tour kicked off this year on March 25 with a special performance by Shangela at the flagship Chicago AT&T store on Michigan Ave. Turn Up the Love continues to advance its mission to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and harness the power of musicians and artists as universal truth-tellers to create awareness of the importance of love and acceptance. For this performance, AT&T collaborated with Shangela to add a bonus stop to her 2023 “Fully Lit Tour,” produced by Live Nation.
Shangela currently stars as a co-host of the Emmy and GLAAD Media Awards-winning HBO series "We’re Here." She recently made history as a finalist on the hit Disney+ series “Dancing with the Stars,” becoming the first drag queen ever cast on the U.S. version of the show and the first male performer to be partnered with a male professional dancer.
Photos by Brian Troutman
Out and About in Chicago's Boystown
03.24.2023
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59 Photos
Sidetrack, Progress, Replay Hydrate, KitKat, Cellblock and Northend
Photos by Anthony Meade
St. Patrick's at D.S. Tequila with DJ Spencer Huff
03.11.2023
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19 Photos
DJ Spencer Huff kicked-off Chicago’s week-long St. Patrick’s celebration at D.S. Tequila on Saturday, March 11.
“What’s funny about Chicago’s celebration is, it’s not actually St. Paddy’s Day, but rather, (about) a week before. In my head, this just gives Chicago the excuse to drink all week up until the actually St. Patrick’s Day, which is March 17 – or it’s the kickoff of BlackOut Week, as one of my friends coined it," joked Huff.
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St. Patrick's Day at Sidetrack
03.11.2023
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36 Photos
Celebrants hit Sidetrack in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood and other nearby bars for St. Patrick's Day. There was plenty of green beer and Green Frozen Margaritas flowing in Boystown.
Photos by Kate Scott & Bryan Smith
St. Patrick's Day: 68th annual Chicago River Dyeing
03.11.2023
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27 Photos
The Chicago River was turned green for St. Patrick's Day.
According to a blog post from Choose Chicago, the Chicago River dyeing, which is typically held the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, along with the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade, dates back more than half a century.
"The first time the Chicago River was dyed green was in 1962, thanks to a suggestion from the local plumbers union," the post says. The post goes on to say that while the first dyeing turned the waters of the Chicago River green for nearly a month, the dye now only lasts a few hours.
Photos by GoPride.com
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown
03.10.2023
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35 Photos
Replay, Northend, DS Tequila and Charlies
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About at Chiago's Northside Bars
03.10.2023
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51 Photos
2 Bears Tavern, SoFo Tap, Meeting House, Atmosphere and Jackhammer.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About at Chiago's Northside Bars
01.26.2023
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49 Photos
Out and About at Chiago's Northside Bars
Photos by Anthony Meade
Jackhammer Re-Opening Night
01.26.2023
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23 Photos
Nearly three years after shutting down during the Covid 19 pandemic, Jackhammer reopened on Thursday, January 26.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Sidetrack Onesie Party
01.01.2023
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36 Photos
Sidetrack kicked off the new year with its 1-1-Onesie Party, an annual January 1st event that has run for over a decade.
The 1-1-Onesie Party is a “great contrast to the formal dress of New Year’s Eve and a great way to start the new year—comfortable with friends,” said Sidetrack general manager Brad Balof. “I knew, once we conceived the name 1-1-Onesie, it had to be an annual thing. The name is too cool not to build a day around.”
The Sidetrack spectacle brings out a mix of fun and silly outfits with, naturally, sexy onesies and union suits.
Photos by Sidetrack
New Years Eve at Sidetrack Bar
12.31.2022
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83 Photos
New Year's Eve at Sidetrack Bar.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About
12.30.2022
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67 Photos
Out and About at Northend, KitKat Supper Lounge, 2 Bears Tavern, Meeting House and SoFo Tap.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Sidetrack Holiday Customer Appreciation Party 2022
12.15.2022
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62 Photos
Sidetrack Holiday Customer Appreciation Party 2022
Photos by Anthony Meade
Burlesque Royale at the Baton Show Lounge
12.08.2022
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61 Photos
Ramsey Prince Productions presents a new once a month burlesque show at the Baton Lounge in uptown with hosts Danika Rylie and Tyler Hall. New, different and exciting performers each month.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Santa Speedo Run Northalsted 2022
12.03.2022
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35 Photos
The 2022 Santa Speedo Run Northalsted raised a record-breaking $115,336 for the youth housing initiative at Center on Halsted. The annual 1-mile journey through the Northalsted neighborhood had more runners (369), more donations and more prizes than ever before.
Photos by Sidetrack
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown
12.03.2022
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26 Photos
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown: DS Tequila, Replay Lakeview and Lark
Photos by Anthony Meade
Santa Speedo Run 2022
12.03.2022
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84 Photos
Since 2011, hundreds have run through the heart of Boystown, clad in nothing more than Santa hats, speedos and other holiday attire. The spectacle is a major fundraiser for the Center on Halsted, filled with plenty of eye-candy of all shapes and sizes.
Photos by Anthony Meade
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown
11.11.2022
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35 Photos
Out and About in Chiago's Boystown: Northend, KitKat Supper Club, Cell Block
Photos by Anthony Meade
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