Elgin Pride: ELGbtq+

10/08/2026

Who's up for a Tuesday field trip?

Our next event is FREE! October 13, 7 pm in Chicago.

In collaboration with Q***r Takeover Chi!

In Avondale , location announced the day before!

For premise? A bunch of q***rs show up at a q***r friendly bar that is not a q***r bar. That’s it. We take up space. Come on out and meet new people!

10/02/2026

Help shape the future of the Elgin area's q***r communities! Elgin Pride is accepting expressions of interest for Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Member at Large positions. Learn more & submit your interest at ElginPride.org/board-elections

10/01/2026

Chat & Caff Saturday. Q***r Mountaineers hike Sunday. It's the kind of weekend we love, and we'd love to see you there!

09/28/2026

November 8: Step into gorgeous industrial-chic sanctuary The Haight for an unforgettable afternoon of dance, fashion, mimosas, brunch, and community. Whether your style is Met Gala glamour, leather-and-lace, or dramatic high-fashion mystery—bring your look, but hide your face. Poster: Chris Chapman of Nice Choice Club Tix: ElginPride.org

09/17/2026

Upcoming drag and dance from some of our besties!
9/19: Side Street Studio Arts
9/20: Eastside Café - Coffee & W**e Bar
10/3: Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
10/3: Martini Room with Miss Moscato
10/8: Martini Room with Mahira BellyDance of Chicagoland

09/17/2026

Feeling so lucky to live in such a vibrant area. We're especially excited about the drag shows at Side Street Studio Arts & Eastside Café - Coffee & W**e Bar, the very cool Claire Jolie Goodman's show at The Lodge and, weather permitting, Clown Cleanup with our parade marshal emeritus Sobby the Clown for It's Our Fox River Day. See you there! Join our Discord if you want to coordinate plans!