Affinity Community Services

09/03/2026

: ✨ Affinity's signature Black Gold Casino Night is back by popular demand! It will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 4-8pm at Sonder Exchange, 6534 S Ashland Avenue, Chicago IL. All are welcome! You saved the date; now, claim your spot!

🎷 This year’s theme is "Harlem Nights in Chicago," where vintage elegance meets modern flair; where 1930's Harlem meets present-day vibes on Chicago's black South Side. The Early Bird Special starts today, so get your tix right away!

🎩 Sip on spirits, swing to the sounds of the '30s thru today, and try your luck at the tables, while dressed in your theme-inspired 'fit of choice. From the sparkle of sequin dresses and cummerbund pleats to the smooth shuffle of a poker deck, get ready for an evening of bold style and high spirits in support of Affinity Community Services. ♠️

You have three ticket options below to choose from, which include 30 days of Early Bird pricing! Yup, you read that right.

➡Earliest Bird Special (9/3 - 9/17) at $120/per person
➡Early Bird Special (9/17 - 10/1) at $135 per person
➡Punctual Bird Special (regular price- 10/1 - 10/17) at $150/per person.

ℹ A single event ticket includes two drink tix, food, and a special keepsake as a thank you from us to YOU! Last but not least, we're announcing an exciting raffle giveaway next week. The raffle tix will be available for purchase at that time on the Eventbrite page, so stay tuned via e-mail and our socials.

📧Register via the QR code on the attached flyer or at the link in bio.

Thanks, and see you in October at Affinity's Black Gold 2026: Harlem Nights in Chicago!

08/11/2026

📣 Back by Popular Demand...Affinity's Black Gold Casino Night!

😉 You know the Affinity community loves a good theme, so stay tuned for that announcement in the coming days.

📆⌚️ Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4-8pm
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06/20/2026

: Happy Juneteenth Weekend, Affinity Friends!

The Juneteenth holiday commemorates the official end of legal chattel slavery in the U.S., on June 19, 1865. It also emphasizes education, achievement, and the contributions of Black Americans.

Let us never forget the price our recent and distant ancestors paid for their freedom and ours.

Let us remember that human and civil rights are never permanently won.

Let us forever recognize and celebrate Ms. Opal Lee, affectionately called the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." An educator, activist, and pioneer in the Juneteenth movement, she traveled across the country over several decades to teach people about the significance of Juneteenth, and organized education and cultural events with local community members.

Thanks to her unwavering commitment and dedicated advocacy, she and fellow Juneteenth activists succeeded in it becoming a national holiday in 2021.

This weekend is one for refection, restoration, and celebration, and The Chi is poppin' with Juneteenth activities and festivities!

Take a look at one from yesterday close to us in Hyde Park. The joy and love are infectious. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8snGpgP/

Enjoy, and Happy Juneteenth to you and yours!

06/18/2026

: 📣 Affinity is thrilled to partner with E3 Radio and ONYX Medical & Wellness PLLC on tonight's launch of The L*Suite Chicago Meetup: An Evening of Le***an Owned Enterprise, from 6-9pm at our space.

🗣️🍷 Join us for an evening built around the women steering Chicago's lesbian-owned businesses. There will be wine, conversation, and a room full of collaborators worth knowing. RSVP info below.

🚪Doors open with introductions; the night closes with the contacts you came for.

We're honored to host this event that elevates, celebrates, and supports the Ls in our beautiful LGBTQ+ family. 🏳️‍🌈

All are welcome. Thanks, and see you tonight!

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📧 RSVP via the QR code on the attached flyer or at https://render.jotform.com/261460633981056.

📅⌚ Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 6-9pm

📍 Affinity Community Services | 2850 S Wabash Avenue, Ste 108 (rear entrance, 1st floor)

♿ Affinity is wheelchair accessible and located on the first floor.

🚾 Gender-neutral restrooms are available.

🅿 A free parking lot surrounds the building complex.

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06/15/2026

Congratulations to Nikki Patin and the Brave Space Alliance Team (BSA) for their/her appointment as CEO. This is outstanding news.

Nikki is a visionary and transformative leader, and we know even more phenomenal work and advocacy are in store for BSA with Nikki at the helm. Full speed ahead, Brave siblings!

06/14/2026

Hey, Good People! Just a friendly reminder that we moved the Pride Family Barbeque to Affinity, due to weather.

We're located at 2850 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL

Come on thru for catered food, DJ, line dancing, good people, and warm vibes!

: 📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE! Hi, Affinity Friends! Due to the weather conditions, we are pivoting from a barbeque in the woods to a Pride Family Open House at Affinity, from 12-4pm today at 2850 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 108 (rear entrance, 1st floor).

🅿 A free parking lot surrounds the complex.

🍽🎶♨️ We'll have yummy, catered food, a DJ, good people, and warm vibes. Rain may keep us from the park, but not from each other and a good time.

See you soon!

06/14/2026

: 📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE! Hi, Affinity Friends! Due to the weather conditions, we are pivoting from a barbeque in the woods to a Pride Family Open House at Affinity, from 12-4pm today at 2850 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 108 (rear entrance, 1st floor).

🅿 A free parking lot surrounds the complex.

🍽🎶♨️ We'll have yummy, catered food, a DJ, good people, and warm vibes. Rain may keep us from the park, but not from each other and a good time.

See you soon!

06/12/2026

:📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE ON PRIDE FAMILY BARBEQUE 2026!

We're monitoring the weather and park conditions, given the recent storms and forecasted rain on Sunday.

Please be assured that your safety and comfort are of the utmost importance to us.

ℹ️ Stay tuned for more updates on our socials and via Eventbrite registration. Thank you!

06/09/2026

: UPDATE: We are rescheduling tonight's Spectrum Meet-Up for Tuesday, June 23rd because of weather.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you then!

06/03/2026

📣 And...we’re back! Join Spectrum for our Summer Playdate Potluck, taking place next Tuesday, June 9, from 6:30-8:30pm at Harrison Park. Bring a dish or game to share, and a friend or two! RSVPs are required at the link in bio.

So, come on out to the park for food, games, and most importantly, community! We look forward to seeing you soon.

**Spectrum is Affinity’s monthly meet-up group centering masculine-of-center and masculine-presenting Black queer-identified people.**

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📧 RSVPs required at link in bio.

📆⌚ Tuesday, June 9, from 6:30-8:30pm

📍 Harrison Park (near basketball courts), 1824 S Wood Street, Chicago, IL

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