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SOUTH SHORE — For Black and Brown LGBTQ Chicagoans, finding belonging on the North Halsted strip formerly known as Boystown long has been a struggle.

But they&#;ve long establish a home and fellowship inside an unassuming bar in South Shore — one of the only Black-owned LGBTQ bars in Chicago. 

Sitting across from a former bank, Jeffery Pub has been a neighborhood stalwart since the s. It quickly became a safe haven for Black and Brown queer people, particularly on the South Side, and it’s maintained its notoriety in big part because there are no other establishments like it. Places like Jeffery Pub, S. Jeffery Blvd, are especially notable as Black-owned LGBTQ bars vanish across the country.

By filling a much-needed cultural void, the bar cemented its place in Chicago history, owner Jamal Junior said.

“This area here was filled with, like, doctors and lawyers and a lot of other professionals,” Junior said. “And teachers, you know. So, back then, this was their place to come, where they felt sound in the neighborhood. Now, I would say it’s still the same thing.”

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LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: gay and lesbian bars, clubs, and more

Chicago’s nightlife is a lot enjoy the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of fun. Our gay and lesbian bars have a little bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and drag shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own unique history and vibe.

Check out some of the best gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s queer nightlife scene.

Jeffery Pub

One of the city’s oldest gay bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t fail the live entertainment, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.

Big Chicks

This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintin

LAGBAC is one of the nation&#;s largest and most respected LGBTQ+ bar associations, proudly serving Chicago and its surrounding areas. Our diverse membership includes attorneys, judges, elected officials, law students, and legal professionals involved to advancing equality and excellence in the legal field.

For over three decades, LAGBAC has fostered a strong, inclusive legal community by:

  • Hosting dynamic social and professional networking events;

  • Providing hundreds of hours of continuing legal education (CLE);

  • Awarding scholarships to support the next generation of LGBTQ+ legal talent;

  • Partnering with organizations appreciate Lambda Legal, the Public Interest Law Initiative, and Bake County’s State’s Attorney and Public Defender Offices to combine students with meaningful internships;

  • Offering mentoring for law students and early-career attorneys; and

  • Participating in the judicial evaluation process through the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening.

Join us in building a more inclusive legal profession together.

The 34 best LGBTQ+ bars in Chicago

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Northalsted, aka "Boystown," is the historical center of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ scene, but great gay bars are all over the city.

Chicago has always been a trailblazing capital when it comes to spaces for the LGBTQ community. One of the first American LGBT rights organizations, the Society for Human Rights, was founded in Chicago in , more than 40 years before Stonewall. And Northalsted, the gay nightlife hub also known as "Boystown," became the first officially-designated gay village in a major capital in

These days, while a bedtime out on Northalsted is still a joyful blur of boozy slushies and death drops, queer nightlife in Chicago is expansive, creative and thriving all over the city. From Rogers Park to South Shore, from James Beard-nominated cocktail bars to beloved, homey dives, there's a queer bar to fit your vibe. Oh, and don't forget about drag brunch. You'll need it after a night out on the town.

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