This Week in Boystown – Come Out and Play 10/12

Boystown is more than a nickname; it’s a badge that self-identifies a community and is a sign post for our culture. Did you know that Boystown is the first recognized gay village and also dubbed the Most Incomparable Gay Neighborhood by OutTraveler.com? It’s a place of significance where we came together out of adversity to gain strength and dignity. Out of that came a force for meaningful change.

This week, in honor of National Coming Out Day, let’s gather to reflect on our past, as exemplified in the Legacy Walk, lasting tribute to unsung LGBTQ+ contributions in history. Then take time to enjoy this village we’ve built, a truly incomparable and amazing accomplishment. And next month, let’s all head to the polls to affect the change we still need and shape the future of equality.

The Legacy Walk

LGBTQ Artist Gallery Opening Friday at
Center on Halsted

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

and Frock Fest by Circuit Mom

Advance registration now open!

The 22nd Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade & Frock Fest: Awards and AfterLife Party by Circuit MOM Productions is Wednesday October 31, 7:30pm with $4,000 in cash & prizes and full of spooky spectacle. Brought to you MB Financial Bank, MB Means Business.

The Parade will feature the always spectacular Chicago Thriller dancers (not too late to join them), Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Chicago Full Moon Jam Fire Performers and tons more.

The GoodBus, seen at Burning Man, with laser projection, rooftop stage and a 10,000 watt sound system will carry our MC / Host Matthew Harvat of Circuit MOM Productions and our Drag Queen & King Judges Trannika Rex, Lucy Stoole, Dixie Lynn Cartwright, and Tenderoni!

The free Costume Contest has four categories: Theme, Group, Drag & Scary. Each category will have a $500 Cash Prize awarded by the Judges AND a $500 Gift Card winner voted on by Instagram hashtag!

More details coming soon at HauntedHalsted.com

Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl

Join us Saturday Oct 20, 10am-12pm for the Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl hosted by Miss Foozie presented by A Dog’s Best Friend and Northalsted.

It’s a fun pre-Halloween dog party and neighborhood walk with prize raffle, gift bag, treats and After Party at Lark, 12-3pm, featuring Alaskan Brewing Co. Oktoberfest sampling. Dog costumes optional but encouraged!

$5 registration per dog includes raffle entry and goodie bag/treats.

Participating locations: The Leigh Gallery – FFC Boystown – Chicago Male Salon – Ricci Kapricci – Double Trip Press – Trickery Chicago – Men’s Room Chicago – Universal Wellness Source – Sapphire Nail Salon – Little Jim’s on Halsted St

Thanks to vendor participants: Countryside Bank – TheK9PT – Canine Rehabilitation & Wellness – Starbucks – Children’s Learning Place – Drew’s on Halsted – Live Like Roo Foundation

MORE INFO: LakeviewPupCrawl.com

The Playground Theater

It’s Only A Play at
Pride Arts Center

Open House Sunday at
Double Trip Press

Feel Pampered at
Ricci Kapricci

Restorative Pilates at FFC Boystown

Barrel Release Dinner Thursday at
Wood

7x Michelin Bib Gourmand

New Boystown Hoodies at
The Leigh Gallery

Brunch Specials at
Drew’s On Halsted

Yefseis Cafe

Pumpkin Pie Shake at
The Chicago Diner

Daily Specials at
El Mariachi Tequila Bar

Earth’s Kitchen at