Brave Space Alliance

Brave Space Alliance Brave Space Alliance is Chicago’s Black, trans-founded LGBTQ+ Center on the South Side.

We provide all who visit our space with dignified, dynamic services and programs within our Four Pillars of Dignity of health, housing, food, and identity.

Join us in Building Healthy Brain Habits at this month’s Senior Game Day! 🧠📚Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Associa...
10/07/2026

Join us in Building Healthy Brain Habits at this month’s Senior Game Day! 🧠📚

Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association will join us in the space on Wednesday, October 21 at 1 pm to lead a workshop on keeping your brain healthy and wits sharp 📌

Stop by the space for lunch and create a personalized plan for building brain-healthy habits into your everyday life!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 1 pm
📍 Brave Space Alliance, 1515 E 52nd Pl, 3rd Floor

Spotlighting just a few of the MANY LGBTQ+ Chicagoans who have made history and are still making change across the city ...
10/06/2026

Spotlighting just a few of the MANY LGBTQ+ Chicagoans who have made history and are still making change across the city today 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏙️

From AIDS activism and protests and City Hall to uplifting q***r culture on our airwaves, these changemakers are just a few key players in Chicago’s own LGBTQ+ history to celebrate 🧡🌟

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Chat with Nikki tomorrow and Nikiya on Thursday, this week at BSA! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🗣️☕️ Tomorrow, BSA CEO Nikki Patin will be a...
10/05/2026

Chat with Nikki tomorrow and Nikiya on Thursday, this week at BSA! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🗣️

☕️ Tomorrow, BSA CEO Nikki Patin will be at Q for their monthly CEO Office Hours! Get to know Nikki and Brave Space Alliance over cookies and coffee.

🪩🌱 This Thursday, Vogue University will meet at Dance Force Studio from 5 pm - 9 pm as usual — stop by for free vogue and ballroom lessons! In the space, LCSW Nikiya will lead Rooted and Radiant, our monthly Black, LGBTQ+ wellness resource group.

Have a great week, family!

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with another Open Mic for y’all! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🎙️ Sign up to share your craft and save the d...
10/01/2026

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with another Open Mic for y’all! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🎙️ Sign up to share your craft and save the date for a FREE SHOW with a lineup of talent from our community 🔥

Plus, poet and storyteller Amari Amai will be joining us as our featured artist — don’t miss out on hearing some of their incredible work!

And share some works of your own by taking the mic for yourself 🎤 Sign up for an open mic slot: bit.ly/ourmic26 or at the link in our bio 🔗

📅 Friday, October 16, Doors at 6:45 pm//Show at 7 pm
📍 Definition Theater, 1160 E 55th St

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Happy LGBTQ+ History Month, family 🧡 This month, we celebrate not just LGBTQ+ history at large, but also Black q***r his...
10/01/2026

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month, family 🧡 This month, we celebrate not just LGBTQ+ history at large, but also Black q***r history. Trans history. Chicago’s q***r history. We uplift what came before us alongside the impact Black trans and q***r people have on culture and society each and every day.

Our community has and always will be vibrant, powerful, and invaluable beyond measure. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Stay tuned for more LGBTQ+ History Month spotlights here on the BSA page 🧡📚📍

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NEXT WEEK ‼️ Stop by and chat with BSA CEO Nikki Patin!Join Brave Space CEO Nikki Patin for Office Hours next Tuesday, S...
09/28/2026

NEXT WEEK ‼️ Stop by and chat with BSA CEO Nikki Patin!

Join Brave Space CEO Nikki Patin for Office Hours next Tuesday, September 1 from 4 pm - 6 pm at Strugglebeard Bakery! 🍪

These office hours are for BSA community members to chat with our CEO, openly to ask questions, share feedback, and discuss current and future organizational planning here at Brave Space Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

No RSVP or registration needed - simply show up and get to know Nikki over coffee and a sweet treat at one of Hyde Park’s staple local Black-owned businesses! ☕️ Q

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 4 pm - 6 pm
📍 Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S Harper Ct.

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1515 E 52nd Place
Chicago, IL
60615

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+18723335199

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