Latest Events in West Chicago(August Updated)

Our third annual Golf for the STARS is here! Join us at Prairie Landing Golf Club on Monday, August 25, 2025, for a day of fun on the course. Get your clubs ready and tee off for a great cause. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for golfers of all levels. Enjoy a beautiful day outdoors while supporting our residents! Don't miss out on this opportunity to golf for the STARS and make a difference. Registration includes green fees, cart, breakfast and lunch. *Space is limited. Information Source: STARS Family Services | eventbrite

Our third annual Golf for the STARS is here! Join us at Prairie Landing Golf Club on Monday, August 25, 2025 , for a day of fun on the course. Get your clubs ready and tee off for a great cause. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for golfers of all levels. Enjoy a beautiful day outdoors while supporting our residents! Don't miss out on this opportunity to golf for the STARS and make a difference. Registration includes green fees, cart, breakfast and lunch. *Space is limited. Information Source: STARS Family Services | eventbrite

Calling all queer fiber artists! Join us on September 23rd as a night to sew, knit, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. Gather with other artists, swap tips and enjoy each other's artwork for the evening! Doors at 6pm and Dorothy remains open all night until 11pm. Stick around for late night happy hour from 10-11pm. Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 Information Source: Dorothy | eventbrite

Calling all queer fiber artists! Join us on November 4th as a night to sew, knit, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. Gather with other artists, swap tips and enjoy each other's artwork for the evening! Doors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open until 11pm. Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 Information Source: Dorothy | eventbrite

This event was conceptualized and is co-hosted by fundraising professionals Claire Fassnacht (Intuit) and Michael Workman (Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art). Meet fellow fundraising professionals from Chicago cultural nonprofits. We encourage attendees from fundraising shops of 1-5 people, but everyone is welcome. Featured speaker and fundraising expert Anne S. Kohn will speak to the importance of major gifts for cultural nonprofits and offer tips for getting started or strengthening you major gifts program. Networking Event for Small Shop Fundraising Professionals Thursday, November 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (2320 W Chicago Avenue) 5:30-6 p.m. Networking 6-6:45 p.m. Presentation and Q&A with Speaker Anne Kohn 6:45-7:30 p.m. Networking Anne is Senior Director and leader of the Arts and Culture Practice Area for Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy, where she brings to the firm more than 20 years of professional experience in the arts. Since joining GG+A, Anne has worked across all sectors of nonprofit with a particular passion for arts and culture clients such as Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Apollo Theatre, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Filoli Historic Home and Gardens, the Royal Ontario Museum, and Philadelphia Theatre Company. Prior to joining Huron | GG+A, Anne served as Managing Director at Bristol Riverside Theater in Pennsylvania. In addition to producing and planning annual events, Anne cultivated relationships with major donors and local businesses to deepen the organization’s value in the community. Before her work at Bristol, Anne was Associate Managing Director at the Shakespeare Theater Company in Washington, DC, where she managed a $20 million budget and implemented an organization-wide communication plan. Anne holds an MFA in Arts Management from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Hiram College. Anne serves on the board of Intuit, a museum of self-taught and outsider art. Information Source: Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art | eventbrite

Join us for a night of comedy, drag, and good vibes as we raise funds to send the Chicago Storm, a Queer Women’s+ flag football team, to the Sin City Classic: the largest annual LGBTQ+ sporting event in the world in Vegas this January! They're aiming to raise $12K to cover travel, lodging, and tournament fees, and every laugh brings us closer to their goal. Come out, support diversity, and enjoy a night of entertainment that champions the LGBTQ+ community. Your support will help them storm the field in Vegas! Doors at 6pm with happy hour and our comedy show starts promptly at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Dorothy remains Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 Please note: refund requests are only accepted until 24h before the show (12/5, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored. ------------------ ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Chloe Mikala (she/her) is a Black Queer award winning actor, comedian, and writer, who won't shut up about astrology. She’s opened for Dulcé Sloan, Bobcat Goldthwait, Adam Conover, Marcella Arguello, and more. She's performed in over 10 festivals across the country, including Motor City Comedy Festival, DC Comedy Festival, Madison Comedy Festival, and the Black Women in Comedy Laff Festival in NYC (Best of Fest Runner Up ‘23). She’s performed with The Second City, where she was a Bob Curry Fellow, and is a co-producer/ensemble member for the all Black comedy variety show “My Best Friend is Black”, which was voted as the Best Comedy Show by the Chicago Reader. Clubs & Credits: NBC, Tubi, Laugh Factory, Comedy on State, Zanies, and more. IG: @chloe_mikala Sonal Aggarwal is a Chicago based stand up comedian, actor and producer. She is a regular host of the Moth Story Hour and her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold out weekend at the Steppenwolf theater. She has played Thalia Hall and recently opened for Alok at The Vic. IG: @sonalmedia Kenya Elan is a stand-up comic, writer and producer. She is the co-creator of GAY ASS comedy and a cast member at The Lincoln Lodge. Kenya was recently featured on the VEEPS - Newcomers: A Night of Bell House Debuts. IG: @kenya_elan Katie Kincaid is a Chicago-based standup comedian, improvisor, and Roast Battle League All-Star. Her high energy, queer-centered comedy paired with her humble Midwest upbringing makes what her dad once described as “an interesting combo”. Katie was a finalist at the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest Roast Battle Tournament, a featured performer at Limestone Comedy Fest, Fountain City Comedy Fest, Middle Ground Comedy Fest, and is a regular at Laugh Factory Chicago. She has performed across the country at the LA Comedy Store, The Comedy Mothership, Zanies Comedy Clubs, Comedy on State, Milwaukee Improv, The Second City, and more. Katie is also a resident cast member at the famous iO Theatre, and a Producer for Sautéed Standup, Chicago’s premier comedy cooking competition, which has been featured on NPR, Eater, and was named Time Out Chicago’s Best Comedy Show of 2023. IG: @katiejkincaid Nana Rodriquez is a proud suburbanite with Chicago roots. Growing up as the youngest of five siblings and the only girl in a big Mexican family, she learned how to hold her own and become a master at defending herself from her brothers' pranks and wrestling matches. She grew tough skin and a fierce spirit, and watch out for that right hook. Nana has performed at the Fem Fiesta Comedy Festival in San Antonio where she was the winner of the Diverse Voice Award. Nana has featured for some of latinos top comedians, such as Ruben Ramirez, Chona E, Chingo Bling, & Ken Flores. Nana also performed at the 3rd Annual Latina Comedy Festival 2024 in Chicago. She recently performed and was a winner at Laugh After Dark ComedyFest for 2024. She just announced she will be performing at the Louisiana Big Gator Comedy Festival this December for 2024. When Nana isn’t headlining shows, she’s producing them. She's currently co-producing Sabado Night Laughs with Las Locas Comedy. And when she's not out looking for hoes, she's chillin' with her fur babies Margo, Kubo, Theo, and Moco. IG: @iamfunnyha Derry Queen is a Chicago stand up and drag queen who has been performing since 2019. She has been nominated for Chicago Readers Best Drag Queen 4 years in a row and has won the Gaggy Nightlife awards for Best Comedian and Best Host. You can find her hosting Sashay at the Laugh Factory, Gag! at Fantasy Nightclub, and viewing parties at the Annoyance. Follow on social media @derryqueenhaha Information Source: Dorothy | eventbrite

Take your risograph skills further with this intermediate workshop led by Miguel Limon of Matiz Press! Ideal for creatives with some art experience, you'll learn how to set up files in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign to print either (15) 8-fold two-color zines or (15) two/three-color tabloid prints. This is the perfect opportunity to refine your technique and create high-quality, multicolored works. What’s Included: (15) 8-Fold Two-Color Zines or (15) Two/Three-Color Tabloid PrintsAccess to digital design assistance and printingWhat’s Needed: Computer or iPad with access to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or ProcreateBring 1-2 of your own art piecesDates + Times: Nov 3, 1:00pm - 4:00pmNov 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pmDec 15, 11:30am - 2:30pmPrice: $75 Cancellation/Late Policy: Refundable or cancellable until 7 days before the workshop date. After that, tickets are non-refundable but transferable to another person.Covid Safety Precautions: Air purifier in use during the workshopHand sanitizer stations availableFree KN95 masks (mask-wearing highly recommended) Information Source: Matiz Press | eventbrite

Calling all queer fiber artists! Join us on January 6th as a night to sew, knit, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. Gather with other artists, swap tips and enjoy each other's artwork for the evening! Doors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open until 11pm. Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 Information Source: Dorothy | eventbrite

Join West Town Social Club for a fun night of skee-ball at Five Star Bar! Sign up by yourself or with friends and you'll get placed on a team--up to 4 teams will take part in this tournament. Teams will compete for a prize TBD by the organizer, but all teams will get the ultimate prize of new friendships and a fun Saturday night! No skee-ball experience is required! Even if you're not an all-star skee-baller, there's no neeed to worry--only the top scores will be counted in the head-to-head results. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Reserve your spot today! NO REFUNDS; ALL SALES FINAL Like and follow us on Facebook/Instagram below: https://www.facebook.com/WestTownSocialClub https://www.instagram.com/westtownsocialclub/ Information Source: West Town Social Club | eventbrite

The Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for the outsiders who hide in plain sight. There’s nothing interesting about fitting the mold, and we have happily stopped trying. The comedians of The Bi Wives Club fill your night with hilarious stories, relatable rants, and plenty of silliness to go around. Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Doesn’t matter. Join the club! We’re here for fun, we’re here for community, and we’re here to celebrate and laugh at all the ways that we just aren’t quite what people expect us to be. Doors at 6pm, kicking off a one hour happy hour before our show starts at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until last call at 11pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 Please note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (2/1, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored. ------------- ABOUT THE COMEDIANS Christen Manville (she/her) has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease and understand the world from all angles. She is as comfortable at an X-rated experimental puppet show as she is at your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. She’s a lovable and playful comedian who can unite audiences in the stickiest of dive bars and the swankiest of theaters. Christen is witty, insightful, and warm. Her comedy reminds audiences that they're not alone in pushing their heavy boulders up their steep Sisyphean hills. Christen is an award winning comedian, and an accomplished host and show producer. To some, her most enviable accomplishment is finding a rare gem of a husband at a dive bar comedy open mic night. Every show with Christen is like a party with your best friends. To see pictures of her dog and her bike, follow her Instagram @christmanville. Kayla McCaffrey (she/her) is a Chicago-based comedian, improviser and actor. She has performed at Second City, iO Theater, Annoyance, Laugh Factory and at festivals Loons on the Lake, Detroit Comedy Festival and Boom Chicago Comedy Festival in Amsterdam. Born and raised in the small town of Marlborough, Connecticut, she has made it her life mission to be the bi wife she is today. Recent to marriage, she still navigates herself in the role of a wife, an inner child, a dog mom and a vegan. She can't wait to marry all of you, yes, you, too. You can catch more of her regularly performing on iO's resident company Megalodonna and of course her internationally recognized team Wolf Town. Follow her Instagram @jkaylalol Kris Lantzy (she/her) is a Chicago comedian and actor. She has performed theatre, sketch and stand-up comedy all over the city. Kris tackles topics like queer parenting, what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister, and how best to steal fancy cheeses through her playful comedic lens. Her recent stage credits include Outlaws with Avalanche Theatre Company, Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom with Bower Theatre Company, and her one-woman show SUREthing at NYC and Chicago Sketch Festivals. Because once you see her perform, you’re gonna want more, go ahead and follow her @theekrislantzy on Instagram. Information Source: Dorothy | eventbrite

Tuman’s Tap & Grill celebrates Big Game Sunday by adding drink deals and gametime food specials to the lineup on Sunday, February 9. Enjoy $2 off all 26 draft beers on game day; the frequently rotating lineup features an array of craft beers and beer-styles from IPAs to sours to cider, plus a selection of domestic drafts. Food specials, which are available from 2-10 p.m. include $17 Ground Beef Nachos, a sharable snack featuring seasoned ground beef, refried beans, mozzarella cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream; and a $15 Pulled Pork Sandwich with cabbage slaw and a side of hand-cut fries. Tuman’s is open from 11 a.m.-midnight on Sunday, February 9; the kitchen is open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Brunch is available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kickoff for the Big Game is at 5:30 p.m. There is no cover charge to attend, and reservations are not accepted. (photo credits: TLM/Tuman's Tap & Grill Information Source: Tuman's Tap & Grill | eventbrite

Calling all queer fiber artists! Join us on March 2nd as a night to sew, knit, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. Gather with other artists, swap tips and enjoy each other's artwork for the evening! Doors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open until 11pm. Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 Information Source: Dorothy | eventbrite

UPDATED 3/10/25: I hope you had a great weekend and that you’re enjoying The Vanishing Half! We’re so looking forward to our Movie Night on 3/24. As it turns out, hosting a screening in a theatrical venue is not a simple process! It is decidedly a very complicated process! And due to our inexperience/lack of knowledge in this screening rights arena, we’ve have had to switch films and venues for our March program in order to remain in compliance with Hollywood! That’s showbiz, baby! We'll be screening Roman Holiday at Povos Gallery (1541 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642). Roman Holiday is referenced early on in The Vanishing Half as an influential film for Desiree and Stella as young girls. And while Roman Holiday is a charming romance and The Vanishing Half is a serious meditation on race and identity, both offer compelling takes on self-reinvention and the consequences of leaving behind one’s past. Roman Holiday also offers an interesting and important contrast to the book—what does it mean when escaping one’s life is a luxury versus a necessity? Wine will still be provided, in addition to complimentary concessions! Please plan to bring your own blanket and/or pillow if you want to be extra cozy, as we’ll now be minus our movie theater seating. Cozy chic looks are encouraged! Why not! Povos is opening a new exhibition on Saturday, 3/22, which will be on view during our private Movie Night! You can find an updated program agenda below. Best, Kaylen/Ladies Who Lit & ck/The Art Idiot More from Cortlyn: “I love the habit of watching a film adaptation before reading the book. With this event, we aim to create a collective and deepened engagement with the story, exploring how both mediums succeed and falter individually and together. We’ll also make connections to other films and books with similar themes, broadening the discussion and offering new insights into these complex narratives.” ABOUT THE ART IDIOT The Art Idiot is an independent criticism and programming publication. Originally created as a magazine for her master’s thesis, Cortlyn Kelly developed The Art Idiot as a means to create and contribute to more accessibility within the creative community. From art history and anthropology to sports and fashion to pop culture and politics, The Art Idiot explores a variety of topics but always stays true to the medium of film with an emphasis on works that elicit extraordinary emotions and keenly capture the human experience and condition. It’s always Art if it makes you feel something. ABOUT CORTLYN KELLY Cortlyn Kelly is a film and culture critic, art appreciator, avid baseball fan, and forever student. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Master of Arts in Humanities from the University of Chicago, where she created the first iteration of the publication, The Art Idiot. When she’s not watching, writing, or articulating about movies, she serves as a co-host of Kaveh & CK’s Screening Room, sits as the Co-Chair for the Black Harvest Film Festival Community Council, goes for walks around Chicago, and giggles with her friends and family. Since the first grade, her approach to all endeavors is: “There is so much to learn.” You can find Cortlyn Kelly on all platforms, most importantly Goodreads & Letterboxd, @coolkidcort. Information Source: Kaylen Ralph | eventbrite

It's The Village Theater's Launch Party! Curious about us?? The Village Theater is a director-driven collective that harnesses theater as an instrument for cultivating community. Through intimate storytelling, community partnerships, and post-show dialogues, we reveal the profound magic of human connection. Transformative art emerges from collaboration—after all, it takes a village. Join us at Dorothy for an artist jam and silent auction! Come to drink, to perform, to bid, or to simply cheer us on! You can expect an evening of enthralling acts, gorgeous auction items, and delicious drinks! All ticket and auction proceeds will go towards our first season. The artist jam is open for anyone to perform! Bring a short (3-5 minute) monologue, scene, song, or stand-up routine. Truly anything your heart desires! If you'd like to take the stage, please let us know in the checkout. Not able to make it to the event, but still want to support us? You can donate here. Thank you! We love you! We can't wait to see you there <3 Xoxo, The Village Theater Information Source: The Village Theater | eventbrite

Calling all queer fiber artists! Join us on May 4th as a night to sew, knit, crochet or otherwise manipulate fibers to your hearts content inside of your favorite lesbian bar. Gather with other artists, swap tips and enjoy each other's artwork for the evening! Doors at 6pm with happy hour between 6-7. Dorothy remains open until 11pm. Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Avenue. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black doors on Campbell Ave and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 Information Source: Dorothy | eventbrite

Want to play some bocce, but can't find anyone to play with? Looking for some fun in the sun with a cold drink in hand while making new friends? West Town Social Club has a fun Friday night for you! Sign up by yourself or with friends and get placed on a team for a fun night of bocce on the outdoor patio at Cleo's. No experience is required in order to participate--this outing is about having fun and making new friends while engaging in a little friendly competition :) Each team will consist of up to 4 players (2 guys + 2 ladies), with up to 6 teams participating. All teams are guaranteed at least 5 games of bocce, with each team playing each other at least once. The team with the best record at the end of the night will get $100 on West Town Social Club's tab for drinks, food, or to share with others (all the more reason we keep it friendly)! This is sure to be an evening you'll remember. Register today! In the event of inclement weather, this event may be rescheduled to a new date within 90 days. Should the event be postponed, refunds or credits will be offered to those who cannot make the new date. Any decision to postpone will be at the organizer's discretion. Refunds will only be offered in the event of a postponement or cancelation. ALL SALES FINAL. Be sure to like/follow West Town Social Club on Facebook/Instagram! Information Source: West Town Social Club | eventbrite