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Trikone Chicago

We strive to provide a supportive, empowering, and affirming community for q***r/trans South Asians in the Chicagoland area.

Trikone Chicago is a Chicago-registered not-for-profit group that was formed in 2008 and is entirely volunteer-run. Our goal is to create safer spaces for q***r and trans South Asians, their family, friends, allies, and community to engage in social, cultural, political, and educational activities and opportunities. To that end, we host bimonthly dance parties, monthly potlucks, film screenings, a

nd discussion groups. The umbrella term "q***r" is inclusive of (but not limited to) those individuals who identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, q***r, hijra, kothi, meti, MSM, WSW, and questioning. "South Asian" is an identity that covers ethnic and cultural heritage that can be traced back to the areas currently known as Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, and the Maldives.

02/27/2026

Come celebrate Eid SATURDAY MAR 21 with Trikone Chicago, plenty of delicious food, and even more q***r joy at a non-denominational, secular potluck in Rogers Park that is open to all. Bring friends, family, and loved ones!

Invite 🔗 and information in bio

Please read the Trikone Chicago community guidelines (linked on event invite page) before attending the event.

02/09/2026

With everything happening socially and politically right now, many of us—especially South Asian LGBTQ+ folks—have been feeling the impact.

Join us for facilitated community circle led by Akash Bhatia (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Licensed Professional Music Therapist). This is a free space to connect, share, and be in community with one another.

This event is free and open to South Asian LGBTQ+ folks.

RSVP link in bio!

09/17/2025

It's Chicago's year of q***r South Asian cinema! Catch at Tue, Sep 23rd, 6:30 PM Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, Theater 4.

In this Sundance award-winning depiction of tender romance between two men, Anand, a 30-something city dweller, returns to his rural hometown for his father’s funeral ritual only to rediscover a long-lost love.

Trikone has a community discount code for members interested in attending the screening: TRICACTUS25

More information at Reeling's IG

09/16/2025

The 2025 begins this week, and Trikone Chicago is proud to continue its association with this incredible event. This year's lineup features more LGBTQ cinema than ever before, including the shorts Elijah, Crossing The Desert, I'm Dead, Right, The Story Of Yuvraj And Shahjahan, and Automagic (all of which will be screened as part of the Block 19 lineup and followed by a Q&A moderated by Trikone's own Leha Salam); The Shameless; and Bun Tikki, starring the noted Indian actor Abhay Deol.

CSAFF has generously provided the Trikone community with discount codes for passes, listed below:

Block 19: CSFF1930
Block 24: CSFF2430
Block 33: CSFF3330

In a time of rampant and normalized anti-immigrant and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, support for q***r South Asian art and artists becomes even more vital, and what more enjoyable way to do it than to come out with your squad and watch a bunch of great films! See you at the movies! (🔗 in 📖)

08/28/2025

Calling all South Asian q***r, trans, and ally folks! Join our potluck and bring food to share. We're hungry to meet you all. RSVP link in bio.

07/24/2025

We're thrilled to see our community members showcasing their creativity!

Join for the staging of his play "Just Ten Minutes" on 7/26 (2.30 pm) at Bundy Theatre in Bangla Bhavan.

This one-act play explores the life of a South Asian man and his vulnerable moment before making a life-changing decision.

Starring . DM for tickets.

06/04/2025

Trikone Chicago is marching in Chicago Pride in 2025!

People have reached out over the years to express that our presence at the parade helped them realize q***r Desi community existed in such numbers around them. At a time when our people feel more isolated than ever, our visibility as an organization has become even more vital.

Thank you for helping us raise over $10,000 for Trikone Chicago and the parade since 2019. Your generous support helps fund parade entry fees, vehicle and trailer rental for the float, gas, and water for the marchers. We hope you will chip in this year as well so we continue to make our presence felt as a vibrant space for q***r and trans South Asian Chicagolanders and more folks in need of community and support can find their way to us.

Special thank yous to for being our Pride Captain year after year!

gfm 🔗 in 📝

05/31/2025

Come to the South Asia Institute at 2pm on June 7 to be part of a vital conversation on how art can serve as a tool for healing in q***r communities and helping q***r individuals embrace and understand their identities.

Mocerated by , our panelists .apotheosis , , and .rahul_deshmukh will reflect on how creative expression fosters healing, connection, and resistance, and how collective support can strengthen q***r liberation and joy. A short reception with snacks and refreshments will follow the discussion.

Register for event at 🔗 in 📖

Presented in partnership with and

04/18/2025

You’re warmly invited to our special April Potluck, a slightly belated celebration of the New Year in multiple South Asian cultures (Baisakhi, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh, Bikram Sambat, etc) as well as Eid ul Fitr! Let’s come together dressed in our festive best to share delicious food and enjoy the spirit of community! Address is in the party invite link!

To help coordinate dishes and avoid duplicates, please let us know what you’re bringing when you RSVP. We'd especially appreciate if you labeled your food in case they contain common allergens (gluten, dairy, and nuts), meat, or alcohol. This will not be an alcohol-free event.

This is a non-denominational, secular event, and everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring a friend, family member, or partner!

02/14/2025

Join us for AAWAZ: a Q***r South Asian Open Mic at , and celebrate the vibrant talent in our community!

SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN MIC AND BUY TICKETS: (🔗 in bi0)

Do you sing? Play an instrument? Do standup? Write poetry or short fiction or essays? Perform spoken word? This is the opportunity and the audience for you!

SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN MIC AND BUY TICKETS: (🔗 in bi0)

When: February 23rd, 2025; 7-8:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM for happy hour)
Where: Dorothy (2500 W Chicago Ave) Downstairs
$10 tickets (contact us if you need support on the ticket price)

02/07/2025

YOU’RE INVITED TO A JOYFUL IFTAR POTLUCK! ✨🌙

March 15, 7 30 PM - 11 30 PM

Gather with us this Ramzan for a vibrant secular, non-denominational Iftar Potluck filled with good food, great company, and warm community spirit! Let's savor delicious dishes and make unforgettable memories. Remember, everyone is welcome!

Address and additional information provided at event link in bio!

🍽️ Bringing a dish? Let us know when you RSVP so we can keep the feast diverse and exciting!

(To be mindful of our observant Muslim friends, our hosts have requested that any non-vegetarian dishes be halal.)

11/22/2024

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6935 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL
60626

Website

http://www.trikonechicago.org/

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