Gay Chicago Magazine is a small editorial team covering queer nightlife, culture and community life in Chicago, continuing a name that locals have known for decades. We write about the bars, dance nights, drag shows, pride events and neighborhood spots that make up queer life in the city, along with the gear, apps and everyday products that come up around that scene.
Our coverage starts with the city itself: we track which venues are open, which events are recurring versus one-off, and which claims about a place are actually true before we publish them. When we recommend a product, from barware for a house party to travel gear for a pride weekend out of town, we compare listed specs and prices across multiple retailers and favor items with a track record over anything brand new and untested.
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Corrections matter to us, especially when it comes to venue hours, cover charges or event dates that change quickly. If you spot something out of date or wrong, or you have a tip about a Chicago queer event or business we should know about, you can reach the editorial team through the contact page.
You can reach the team any time via our contact page.