Your Guide to Celebrating 
Pride Month in Ravenswood

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

You have so much to be proud of. With Chicago's rainiest spring season in recorded history drawing to a close, we've been seeing rainbows everywhere. And look at that: the clouds are finally parting in time for Pride Month.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate belonging, togetherness, and free self-expression. Here in Ravenswood, we truly do believe that we're Greater Together. We work together, we find joy together, we lift each other up—and we do it all in service of fostering a community where everyone feels welcome to be exactly who they are. Because we couldn't do it any other way, and because we wouldn't want to.

As always, keep reading for insider info on local Pride Month events, shindigs, and more. We can't wait to see you out there!

Grace Pulliam, GRCC Outreach & Admin

Christina Pecce, GRCC Associate Director

Join us for Pride Networking at Carol's Pub on June 11!

You have so much to be proud of, and we want to celebrate with you! Join us for our annual Pride Networking event at beloved local honky tonk Carol's Pub on Thursday, June 11th. We're partnering up with the Uptown Chamber of Commerce for this one to combine our community pride and double the fun. It's a bona fide celebration of diversity, connection, and joy where all are welcome!

Enjoy treats and gifts for their furry friends from Trading Post Pet and mini headshot sessions with Drop The Mic Beauty. This event is sponsored by Erwin Law, LuckyPrints, Trading Post Pet Supplies, and Drop The Mic Beauty.

⋆｡Community Events & Celebrations °✩

Be loud, be proud, go do stuff...it's Pride Month!

Pride Month is a time for the LGBTQ+ community (and friends of the community) to celebrate belonging, togetherness, and free expression. This June, we encourage you to go out and find what makes you joyful with the people who make you proud. Check out our recommendations around the neighborhood.

• 6/5: Big Gay Clay Night at Chicago Clay Co-Op | 6-9pm
• 6/5, Pride Pottery Painting at Color Me Mine North Center | all day
• 6/11, Pride Networking at Carol's Pub w/ GRCC and Uptown | 4-6pm
• 6/13: Windy City Tie-Dye Pride Party at Windy City Strength & Conditioning | 10:30am-12:30pm, proceeds go to Brave Space Alliance
• 6/14, Do Good Drag Brunch at Long Room Chicago | 11am-3pm
• 6/17, Mechanista Community Hangout at Nobody's Darling | 6-8pm
• 6/17, Gay as F*#k Trivia at Spiteful Brewing | 7-9pm
• 6/20, LGBTQ+ Intro to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Bender Martial Arts | 12pm
• 6/20, Pride Night at Timber Lanes | 9:30pm-1am
• 6/26, WLW Speed Dating + MLM Speed Dating at The Rooted Space | 7-10pm
• 6/27: Pride Mat Pilates Class at Restore Pilates Chicago | 4-5pm
• 6/27, Make Pride Friendship Bracelets at Ridman's Coffee | 12-3pm
• 6/27, Pride Workout at Feast Fitness | 8am + 9am

⋆｡Shop Pride, Support Local, and More °✩

What can you find at the end of the rainbow? Ravenswood's small businesses are offering up colorful deals, donating to LGBTQ+-focused nonprofits, and more!

• Trading Post Pet Supply
• Shop Pride-iversary at Trading Post Pet and get discounts on favorite store items, including unique plushy toys and catnip treats for 420-friendly kitties.
• KOVAL Distillery
• Celebrate Pride all month long at KOVAL! When you order The Hedwig, KOVAL and Cloud Bar Chicago will donate $1 to Howard Brown Health. Plus, it's delicious!
• Bon Femmes
• Support LGBTQ+ makers directly at Bon Femmes! Their online store features a section dedicated to LGBTQ+-owned brands, so you know you're getting the good stuff.
• Carol's Pub
• I wish I knew how to quit you. This month, you can buy a limited edition tie-dye "Y'all Means All" top from Carol's and show everyone there's a new sheriff in town.
• Joel Hall Dancers & Center
• Support JHDC's powerful mission during their power & pride campaign. Donate from now until June 30th and invest in this local institution's bright future.
• EmpowerFit
• Do you even lift? EmpowerFit offers a 6-week "Intro to Weight Training for Queers" -- get in there and get those Pride Month gainz.
• Half Acre Beer Co.
• Half Acre knows how to celebrate Pride. Stop by the taproom on 6/25 for queer trivia or on Thursdays for LGBTQ+ film screenings on the patio.
• My Buddy's
• Do we even need to explain? Go get your drag fix at My Buddy's this month and support a local institution -- the girls and gays will thank you.
• Hazel
• Hazel is ready for you! Stop by this month for Pride essentials, including campy cards, stickers, and more.
• Long Room Chicago
• Every time you order the July "Do Good" cocktail at Long Room, the Salt Creature, $1 of the sale goes to support Trans Lifeline!

Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce

Ravenswood Community Council

1770 W Berteau, Suite 101 | info@ravenswoodchicago.org