LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HIV SCREENING SERVICES NEED HELP? ABOUT SUPPORT CONTACTDONATECOVID-19 Events Between individual community events, special fundraisers, and Chicago House signature events such as the Spring Brunch, you can stay engaged with us all year long. JUN 6 10:00 AM Pride Workout with Austin Head Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Join trainer Austin Head for a pride workout benefiting the work of Chicago House. Bring your mat and water bottle, and join us for this bodyweight, high-intensity interval training, total body class. All fitness levels are encouraged. Cost: $35 Where: Parking lot at Replay Lakeview (3439 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657) BUY TICKETS MAY 2 1:00 PM Essentials: The 34th Annual Spring Brunch & Fashion Show Sunday, May 2, 2021 1:00 PM 2:00 PM For 2021, Chicago House reimagined the 34th year of this staple on the annual event calendar with a safe, socially distanced production. The hour-long event was livestreamed starting at 1:00PM on Sunday, May 2nd with an audience of over 300 of Chicago House’s greatest supporters across the city. A virtual flower market, sponsored cocktails, and a one-of a kind virtual event-in-a-box are just some of the perks guests enjoyed while viewing the livestream from the safety and comfort of their homes. MAR 13 7:00 PM Drag Bingo with Sofonda Booz Saturday, March 13, 2021 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Presented by the Chicago House Associate Board, grab a friend and a drink, and join us for Drag Bingo! Sofonda Booz is Chicago’s Bearded Beauty Clown and everyone’s favorite Bingo, Trivia and Games Mistress! Her mission is to bring irreverent humor and loosey Boozy energy to everything she does! Most importantly, she loves to laugh and loves to make people smile too! You can also catch her hosting the Virtual Big Gay Gayme Show, a pop culture based trivia game each week. #LiveLaughBOOZ PURCHASE TICKETS FEB 22 5:30 PM TransLegal Virtual Fireside Chat Monday, February 22, 2021 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Join the Chicago House Associate Board and national legal experts for a conversation on legal issues and challenges facing transgender communities. Please register with the link below. Featuring: Taylor Brown, ACLU Bryanna Jenkins, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Chris Jensen, Chicago House Associate Board Alexis Martinez, Transformative Justice Law Project Hon. Jill Rose Quinn, Cook County Elizabeth Ricks, Chicago House REGISTER FEB 18 5:30 PM Conversation with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and IL State Senator Mike Simmons Thursday, February 18, 2021 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Join us for the final session of our winter virtual conversation series and book club, co-hosted by Chicago House trustees Nabeela Rasheed and Kelly Saulsberry and guided by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. We will be joined by Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and IL State Senator Mike Simmons for a conversation exploring race, caste systems, and the repercussions of a society organized by artificial distinctions of what makes someone 'less than.' This discussion series is part of the City of Chicago’s Together We Heal initiative. Participation by all is encouraged! Join the conversation whether or not you’re reading along with us. REGISTER TODAY JAN 14 TO FEB 18 Winter Virtual Conversation Series & Book Club Thu, Jan 14, 2021 5:30 PM Thu, Feb 18, 2021 6:30 PM Co-hosted by Chicago House trustees Nabeela Rasheed and Kelly Saulsberry and guided by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, our winter virtual conversation series and book club starts Thursday, January 14th. Tune in each Thursday on Zoom or Facebook Live through February 18th for conversations exploring race, caste systems, and the repercussions of a society organized by artificial distinctions of what makes someone ‘less than.’ We’ll be joined by some incredible guests, including Tracy Baim, Zakiya Johnson Lord, Imani Rupert-Gordon, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, and more to be announced. This discussion series is part of the City of Chicago’s Together We Heal initiative. Participation by all is encouraged! Join the conversation whether or not you’re reading along with us. RSVP here. SEP 17 TO OCT 22 Virtual Conversation Series: Race, Segregation, and Chicago Thu, Sep 17, 2020 5:30 PM Thu, Oct 22, 2020 6:30 PM Co-hosted by trustees Nabeela Rasheed and Kelly Saulsberry and guided by Natalie Moore’s The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation, our virtual conversation series starts Thursday, September 17th. Tune in each Thursday on Zoom or Facebook Live through October 22nd for conversations exploring race, segregation, the history of public housing in Chicago, and more, with special guests joining us along the way. Thursday 9/17: Why This Book? Why Now? Thursday 9/24: Black finance, generational wealth, and wealth-building Thursday 10/1: Housing and social determinants of health featuring Avi Rudnick, Chicago House Director of Scattered-Site Housing Thursday 10/8: Affordable family housing Thursday 10/15: Food access and food deserts featuring Erika Allen, CEO and co-founder of Urban Growers Collective Thursday 10/22: Conversation with author Natalie Moore (registration required) RSVP on Facebook and grab your copy from a local bookseller today! Semicolon | Women & Children First | Unabridged | Seminary Co-op/57th Street Books JUL 31 12:30 PM Part 2: The Impact of Trauma on Trans Communities Friday, July 31, 2020 12:30 PM 1:30 PM Trans and gender expansive mental health providers came together a critical conversation on the impacts of trauma on trans and gender expansive communities. Moderated by K. Tajhi Claybren, AM, LCSW/MCSW participants heard discussion around holistic wellness, trauma, and mental health in the trans communities. WATCH THE RECORDING JUN 19 11:00 AM Justice4 JustUs: Black Gay Men Speak in the Age of COVID-19 Friday, June 19, 2020 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Black leaders from around the country discussed the inequities and inequalities Black gay men continue to face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderated by Dr. Keith Green, this discussion took place on Juneteenth, and also addressed the history and intersection of being Black and gay in America. WATCH THE RECORDING JUN 18 6:00 PM Raise Your Voice Thursday, June 18, 2020 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Join Affinity Community Services, Brave Space Alliance, Chicago House, and YEPP as we co-present Raise Your Voice, a virtual event dedicated to affirming Black lives through the power of storytelling, spoken word, and song. This free event is open to everyone and will be emceed by Lucy Stoole. RSVP JUN 18 4:00 PM Celebrate Pride in the 'New Normal' with Fifth Third Bank Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:00 PM 5:00 PM This event will feature a virtual discussion with unique insights and perspectives from Brian Johnson, CEO, Equality Illinois; David Munar, CEO, Howard Brown Health; Michael Herman, CEO, Chicago House; and Modesto Valle, CEO, Center on Halsted, with Chicago Reader Publisher and Windy City Times Owner and Co-Founder Tracy Baim moderating. RSVP MAY 29 11:00 AM Part 1: Impact of COVID-19 on Trans Communities Friday, May 29, 2020 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Chicago LGBTQ+ leaders joined for a critical conversation regarding the effects of COVID-19 on transgender and gender expansive communities. Moderated by Channyn Lynne Parker, this is the first part in a series of discussions around health disparities among transgender and gender expansive individuals, pandemics, and collective efforts in Getting to Zero. WATCH THE RECORDING APR 9 TO MAY 28 The Great Believers Virtual Book Club Thu, Apr 9, 2020 5:30 PM Thu, May 28, 2020 6:30 PM Join us every Thursday starting April 9th as we dive into The Great Believers, a book by Rebecca Makkai that takes place in Chicago in the 1980s during the AIDS crisis. Your hosts will be Chicago House trustee Dr. Nabeela Rasheed and Chicago House friend Kelly Saulsberry. Expect guided discussions, live readings, and special guests! For more information and to find your copy, click here. MAR 26 5:00 PM Spring Forward with Chicago House Thursday, March 26, 2020 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Molson Coors (map) Chicago House Associate Board and Host Committee members invite you to join Dr. Nabeela Rasheed for a conversation about her journey to Chicago and her story with Chicago House hosted at Molson Coors' 16th floor pub from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Tickets start at $35. MAR 22 12:00 PM Queer Community Yoga Sunday, March 22, 2020 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Entropy Physiotherapy (map) Join us at Entropy Physiotherapy (1925 N Clybourn Ave, Ste 302) for an afternoon of affirming yoga with all proceeds benefiting Chicago House! MAR 19 8:00 PM CRAM Cruisewear Party Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:00 PM 10:00 PM CRAM Fashion (map) CRAM Fashion is donating 10% of proceeds to Chicago House from its Cruisewear party from 8:00 - 10:00 PM. Hope you can join us! MAR 15 7:00 PM Bingo at Hamburger Mary's Sunday, March 15, 2020 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Hamburger Mary's (map) Join the Chicago House community and the queens of Hamburger Mary's as we serve up an old-fashioned night of B-I-N-G-O, drinks, friends and fun! Your $20 donation gets you drink specials and a front-row seat to watch these lovely ladies all night, with the chance to win fabulous bingo prizes in each of ten electrifying rounds. Your donation also supports Chicago House’s Project Restoration Campaign. NO ADVANCE TICKETS - please purchase at the door - limited quantities available. RSVP here. JAN 18 6:00 PM Once Upon A Dream Ball Saturday, January 18, 2020 6:00 PM 11:00 PM House of Vans (map) Join SunPhillage, Fun House Entertainment, and Arhmani Gabanna for a spectacular evening benefiting Chicago House's TransLife Care program: Once Upon a Dream Ball. $1,500 in Cash & Trophies Hosted by Lucy Stoole, and Zola - featuring special performances by Monica Beverly Hillz, Bambi Banks-Couleé, Amber Jackson and more. Tickets and categories: $20 http://bit.ly/DreamBallTickets VIP Tables: $50 https://www.facebook.com/events/2424932144446388/ Special thanks to our sponsors: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, House of Vans, Parker Restaurant Group, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Stolen Whiskey. NOV 22 6:00 PM Revolution Brewing Presents: We Are Family 2019 Friday, November 22, 2019 6:00 PM 11:00 PM Revolution Brewing (map) Save the date for Friday, November 22nd for the second edition of We Are Family: A Pride in November event at the Revolution Taproom. In addition to music and an impressive list of silent auction items, this year's party will feature Freedom of Expression. The strawberry & rhubarb version of Revolution’s popular Session Sour series will not only be on draft, but available in four-packs of 16oz cans to take home. 100% of all Freedom of Expression draft pours AND four-pack sales from the event will be donated to Chicago House and Social Service Agency in support of individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS and the broader LGBTQ+ community through our housing, health, and employment services. OCT 31 6:00 PM ¡Fiesta! Day of the Dead! Thursday, October 31, 2019 6:00 PM 11:00 PM National Museum of Mexican Art (map) Chicago House is pleased to present ¡Fiesta! Día de Muertos. This event puts a modern-day spin on a traditional Latin American holiday to celebrate the lives of those who have fallen due to HIV-related illnesses, as well as to honor their lasting impact. Partnering with the League of United Latin American Citizens, Comprensión y Apoyo a Latinos en Oposición al Retrovirus (CALOR), Latino Outreach and Understanding Division (LOUD), FLUX, Esperanza Health Centers, and Corazón Community Services, Chicago House will afford a completely cost-free event to attendees. The evening aims to lend a safe space to hold the memories of our fallen loved ones, while enjoying traditional Latin American food, beverages, and live music performances by local Latinx artists and a mariachi band. This year’s “Fiesta” marks Chicago House’s second Latinx-centered event aimed at addressing socioeconomic health disparities amongst Latinxs by providing an opportunity to build community and afford access to sexual health and social services. Plus, there will be free food, raffle prizes, and live performances by local Latinx artists and musicians! Chicago House is uniquely committed to combatting socioeconomic health disparities, offering mobile services to underserved communities of color in the areas of employment, housing, support for trans/gender expansive people, sexual health screenings, and medical linkage & retention programs. GET YOUR TICKETS JOIN US Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. SIGN UP info@chicagohouse.org | 773.248.5200 | 2229 S. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 304, Chicago, IL 60616 Privacy Notice • Non-Discrimination Policy • Careers GIVE By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. English