Johnson’s strip club no longer planning to replace Berlin Nightclub
Johnson’s, a male strip club from Florida that stirred controversy after announcing plans to expand into Chicago, is no longer in talks to replace Berlin Nightclub. Jim Schuman, owner of Berlin, the long-standing nightclub at 954 W. Belmont Ave. that closed in November 2023, said during the May 15 meeting of Special Service Area #17 that…
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Center on Halsted group welcomes queer Chicagoans processing religious trauma
According to a recent research report, one in three Americans suffer from some form of religious trauma. With many traditionalist religious people also adopting strong homophobic and transphobic views, religious trauma naturally affects the LGBTQ+ community at a much higher rate. To combat this, Center on Halsted hosts a religious trauma processing group for folks affected by religious…
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Nation & World
Nonbinary singer wins Eurovision Song Contest
Swiss rapper/singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on May 12 with “The Code” an ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing being nonbinary, the AP reported. By edging Croatian singer Baby Lasagna, Nemo, 24, became the first nonbinary winner of the contest that has long been seen as LGBTQ+-inclusive. Nemo (full name: Nemo Mettler)…
Theater / Dance
Chicago performers hit the stage for a good cause
There’s a long tradition of Chicago theater performers donating their time and talent for a good cause—especially when it comes to HIV/AIDS charities. This month features two talent-packed concerts with some casting overlap benefitting Chicago nonprofit organizations that were founded in the ’80s in response to the devastating HIV/AIDS crisis: AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC)…
Music
Artemis Singers presents June 8 "Never Doubt: We Are Here" Pride Concert & Dance
Artemis Singers, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus, presents “Never Doubt: We Are Here” Pride Concert & Dance, Saturday, June 8, at First Congregational Church of Evanston UCC, 1445 Hinman Ave., Evanston, Ill. The concert begins at 7 p.m., followed by the dance, which runs until 11 p.m. Both are accessible. Artemis Singers will perform “Fast Car,”…
Film / TV / Gossip
Jane Schoenbrun glows as a director with new coming-of-age film
A24’s latest film, I Saw the TV Glow is a coming-of-story about teenager influenced by a fictional ‘90s late-night show titled The Pink Opaque. Glow stars queer performers Justice Smith as Owen and Brigette Lundy-Paine as Maddy. Owen and Maddy’s friendship is tested when their television show is canceled and their bond is broken. Trans…
Books / Art
Trans
Channyn Lynne Parker reflects on first year as CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, said the trans-led LGBTQ+ organization is “not quite out of the woods,” but on a path toward stability after its first year under her leadership. Since taking over as CEO in May 2023, Parker has worked to rebuild trust with the community following a period of alleged financial…
Lesbian
A lesbian couple navigates life with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Leslie and Jenn Henry, a lesbian couple active in Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community for more than a decade before moving to Michigan, met in 2010 at the Back Lot Bash, an annual Pride party for queer women held in Andersonville. Jenn, who had been partying all weekend, recalled hearing Leslie’s voice for the first time. Leslie…