Events
Spring Brunch & Fashion Show
Save the date! Get ready to savor delicious food, admire cutting-edge designer fashion, and enjoy live entertainment with us. Don’t miss the event of the season!
AIDS Run/Walk
Join our team or show up to support Team Chicago House in this year’s AIDS Run/Walk!
This year, all funds we receive from the AIDS Run & Walk will go to our Client Fund, which supports our clients in covering surprise expenses and offering quality-of-life improvements not covered by grants. This assistance supports our clients on their journey towards building a stable, healthy, and sustainable life.
“I Am Going to Miss You” with Reeling LGBTQ+ Film Festival
In partnership with the Reeling Chicago LGBTQ+ film festival, Chicago House is co-presenting I Am Going to Miss You on September 24th at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema in Lakeview at 6:45 PM.
I Am Going to Miss You explores challenges a couple face as they navigate love, commitment, and personal discoveries while building a home together after moving. Directed by the Teddy Award-winning Daniel Ribeiro (The Way He Looks) and featuring a 100% trans cast, you won’t want to miss this heartwarming, sincere, and engaging North American debut.
Use code HouseMissYou44 to save $2 at checkout!
Spring Brunch and Fashion Show 2026
Thank you for joining us at the grooviest gala of the season! View our event gallery here:
Rich Aleong & Terry Howerton
Frank & Darian Campise
Presenting Sponsor:
The Outsiders
Experience The Outsiders with Chicago House! This award-winning adaptation of the classic novel and movie is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow theater lovers and connect with our leadership team to learn about the exciting work we’re doing.
The Noise at Night: A Neil Diamond Benefit Cabaret
Join the incredibly talented company of A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical for a night full of music, performance, and fun at Sidetrack on Monday, November 24th!
Chicago House 40th Anniversary!
View our video and photo gallery of the evening on our 40th Anniversary Celebration page.
Thanks to everyone who joined us to commemorate 40 years of care!
Spring Brunch and Fashion Show 2025
Once Upon A Runway is Wrapped!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Co-Chairs, Nabeela Rasheed, Rich Aleong & Terry Howerton, and Frank & Darian Campise, as well as our Presenting Sponsor, Wintrust, for helping us bring the event of the season to life for our community and raise over $470,000! With the generous support of our Table Captains, Silver, Bronze, and In-Kind sponsors, we were able to fill the room and make it shine!
This year, guests were dazzled by designs from Raaz Couture, Bates Design, and Cram Fashion as well as having a front row seat for the Kiki Queens, enchanting dancers, and a finale by the one-and-only Meghan Murphy.
Bohemian Rhapsody Cabaret with The Cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped us raise over $6,000! We appreciate everyone at The Baton Show Lounge, the traveling tour of Moulin Rouge The Musical! and our friends at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for making this event possible!
Halloween Happy Hour
We are so grateful for our Associate Board for organizing this opportunity that raised nearly $1,000 for Chicago House!
Some Like It Hot with Broadway In Chicago
We appreciate our theater-loving friends who joined us for this HOT event!
Arick Buckles, Celebration of Life
Join friends, family and staff for a joyful celebration of beloved, long-time Chicago House staff member Arick Buckles. This memorial celebration will honor Arick through sharing stories, enjoying music, and reliving the joy he brought to us all. Arick loved hats, so guests are asked to wear their best hat or headpiece in Arick’s honor.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to AIDS Run/Walk, Team Chicago House here.
AIDS Run/Walk Chicago 2024
You reached the finish line and helped us raise over $20,000 to end the HIV epidemic!
Champagne Wrapture
We are delighted to invite you to the annual Champagne Wrapture event, hosted by the Associate Board of Chicago House. After the success of last year’s Wrapture, we are excited to come together once again on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
This year, we will be celebrating against the stunning backdrop of downtown Chicago on a beautiful rooftop in Streeterville. Enjoy the summer ambiance as we gather to support our mission and connect with fellow supporters.
We extend our gratitude to Bryon Farmer and Ray Lechner, former Chicago House board chair and longtime supporter of the agency, for his generosity in hosting this event.
Secure your spot today! VIP tickets, priced at $250, will grant you exclusive access to the reception starting at 5:30 PM, while General Admission tickets, priced at $125, will provide entry to the reception starting at 6:30 PM.
Don’t miss out on this evening of celebration, sparkling bubbly, passed hors d’oeuvres, and an exciting silent auction. We’d love to have you there!
Spring Brunch and Fashion Show
We are currently in a sold out position. However, open seats may become available. Email us at development@chicagohouse.org to be added to the waiting list.
Spring Brunch Table Captain Kick-Off Event
Join us for the highly anticipated Chicago House Spring Brunch & Fashion Show Kick Off. This event brings together our esteemed Table Captains to select their preferred table locations for the main event. Join us for an evening of light snacks, refreshing drinks, and the opportunity to reserve tables for your guests. Don't miss this chance to secure your spot!
Martinis that Matter!
Join the Chicago House at Marty’s Martini Bar on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2-5 PM at 1511 W. Balmoral Ave. Chicago, IL 60640.
As part of their community giving back efforts, ALL the proceeds from Martinis that Matter will be donated to Chicago House and support our Client Fund.
Barbie Horror Haus Halloween Party
Join us for a night of spine-tingling thrills, pink on pink on pink and hauntingly good fun at Chicago House's Barbie Horror Haus Halloween Party! It's the spookiest soirée of the year, and we promise you won't want to miss it. Step into a world of eerie elegance as Barbie Horror Haus transforms into a haunted speakeasy like no other.
2023 AIDS Run & Walk
Join Team Chicago House at this year’s AIDS Run and Walk. Roll, walk, strut, or run to raise funds for Chicago House’s Client Fund
The Client Fund supports our clients with emergent needs and equips their case manager with resources to rapidly response.
1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
2023 Champagne Wrapture
Join the Chicago House Associate Board for Champagne Wrapture on August 3, 2023! This longtime Chicago House signature event is back again this year!
VIP Reception begins at 5:30 PM with General Admission 6:30-8:00 PM. Address provided upon registration.
Freedom Fest with Revolution Brewing
Freedom Fest is BACK July 8th! Get ready for the second annual celebration of our rainbow-iridescent beers and the folks who love them.
Bask in the summer sun at Freedom Fest, a massive Brewery Parking Lot Party at the Revolution Taproom (3340 N. Kedzie) showcasing our line of Freedom Session Sours. This year, Freedom Fest is proudly benefitting Chicago House, which since 1985 has been supporting individuals and families impacted by HIV and whose TransLife Care program provides comprehensive resources to the transgender community.
Volunteer: Chicago Pride Fest
Join Chicago House at Pride Fest this year! The annual Chicago Pride Fest® is a legendary street festival, held the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (last Sunday in June). We’re seeking volunteers to assist with the gates for the event.
We’re looking for volunteers to staff the festival gates with shifts on June 17.
Shift 1: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Sign up below or contact the Development team at development@chicagohouse.org with any questions.
Pride at Bambola: A benefit for Chicago House
Join us for Pride at Bambola: a pride party hosted by Chicago House Associate Board member Jon Knott and friend of Chicago House, Ryan Meyers. This indoor / outdoor event at the stunning new West Loop restaurant, Bambola will include a live DJ, access to the inspired cocktail menu with a portion of bar proceeds benefiting Chicago House. 100% of ticket sales directly benefit Chicago House as well.
Feast Fitness 4th Annual Charity WOD benefiting TPAN and Chicago House
Feast Fitness + Nutrition is proud to host the 4th annual charity WOD benefiting TPAN and Chicago House. No CrossFit experience needed, all levels welcome.
Your $30 registration fee will not only support these organizations but also get you a coach led warm up, a workout, free beer, baked good, a drag performance and raffle tickets to win exciting prizes.
Registration is now open!
PomSquad Fitness BIG GAY JUNE with Mattrick and Jenarator
We're full of BIG GAY JUNE PRIDE and have been at this for ELEVEN YEARS NOW!! That means we have over 50 routines to choose from that highlight gay artists and their icons as well as few brand new ones and we gotta say... it's one of the most fun classes of the year! 🏳️🌈
We are pleased to continue our commitment to giving back to the LGBTQIA community and this year we will be donating proceeds to a wonderful, hyperlocal organization called Chicago House.* See below to learn more about them!
Sunday, June 11, 2023
10:30-11:30AM
Visceral Dance Center
3121 N. Rockwell St, Chicago, IL
Free street parking
Volunteer: Midsommar Fest
Join Chicago House at Midsommarfest this year! An annual summer favorite, Midsommarfest is Andersonville’s Swedish roots. Volunteers of the festival are welcome to join in the festival fun all weekend long and will receive a free event t-shirt, discounted drink tokens, snacks, and more!
We’re looking for volunteers to staff the festival gates with shifts on June 8, 10, or 11th
Shift 1: 11 AM to 5 PM
Shift 2: 4 PM to 10 PM
Sign up below or contact the Development team at development@chicagohouse.org with any questions.
Tap Into Change
Purchase a Molson Coors product at Big Chicks this summer to support Chicago House! Chicago House was selected as part of this year's Tap Into Change, where Molson Coors will donate $50,000 to Chicagoland LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
Cocktail For A Cause - All June
$1 of every Love Wins cocktail sold at the Chicago TimeOut Market in the month of June will go to support Chicago House & Life is Work.
TimeOut Market Chicago
916 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
NOVA VI: Pathways
Constellation Men’s Ensemble has selected Chicago House as it’s community partner for their upcoming May show, NOVA VI.
NOVA VI Pathways will feature music exploring the ideas of place, home, journey, and nostalgia. NOVA VI will feature the world premiere of cardinal directions by award-winning composer Alex Berko. The rest of the program will premiere more composers' works giving voice to identity, perspective, and understanding all within our collective existence on this earth.
A portion of the proceeds from these concerts will benefit Chicago House directly as Constellation's 2023 Community Uplift Partner.
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Guarneri Hall
11 East Adams Street · 3rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60603