Chicago
Northalsted's bars, Market Days in August and a Pride in June that fills the whole North Side.
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- Country
- United States
- State
- Illinois
- Scene
- Gay destination
- Same-sex activity
- Legal
- Recognition
- Same-sex marriage
- Population
- 2.7M
- Best time
- June · August
- Where
- Northalsted (Boystown) and Andersonville
The scene
- Where Northalsted (Boystown) and Andersonville
- The vibe Northalsted · Market Days
- Best time June · August
Northalsted's bars, Market Days in August and a Pride in June that fills the whole North Side.
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Where is the gay area in Chicago?
Northalsted (Boystown) and Andersonville
What events are listed for Chicago?
Harder, Nov 15, 2026 (source-listed, awaiting organizer confirmation), Ben Bakson – Hydrate Nightclub, Nov 21, 2026 (source-listed, awaiting organizer confirmation), Chicago Load Party, Dec 5, 2026 (source-listed, awaiting organizer confirmation), CircuitMOM Market Days, dates awaiting organizer confirmation and MEAT Market Days XXL, Aug 6, 2027 (source-listed, awaiting organizer confirmation). Read more →
What population is listed for Chicago?
2,721,308 residents in our city record.
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Method
The scene rating says how much there is to do: gay destination means a gayborhood, a beach or a whole town the boys plan trips around. Safety comes from the United States country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.