Lakeside Pride

05/15/2026

Join us for an amazing night of performances from the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony & our own Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band for an exclusive, special event at the Chicago Symphony Center!

One of the nation’s most accomplished youth music ensembles, the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony (AYWS), presents a vibrant musical journey through three iconic American cities—Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York—each brought to life through the voices of today’s most compelling composers. Cinematic brilliance, imaginative colors, and powerful legacies from the wind band/ensemble repertoire by one of the nation’s leading youth ensembles.

Joining the program is our very own Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band! Their performance adds a complementary voice to the evening through contemporary works inspired by motion, imagination, and expressive storytelling from composers around the world.

05/07/2026

It’s time for the annual Chicago thaw—so shake off the hibernation, slide into Sidetrack, and let someone pour you something sparkling while we do the rest.

Our May show, Spring Awakening, is that first deep breath after a long winter: a little bittersweet, a little hopeful, and suddenly full of sunlight. Expect songs that feel like rain finally letting up, clouds rolling by, and the world going bright again—big-heart anthems, soft nostalgia, and just enough yearning to make it shimmer.

Join us May 9 at Sidetrack. Doors open at 1:00 pm—grab a drink, toast the thaw, then meet us in Main Bar for the show at 1:30 pm.

And keep that calendar handy—our next show is June 22 with Unity. We’ll share more soon, but for now: save the date and stay tuned.

04/16/2026

Exciting news! Mark your calendars for June 5, 2026, at the Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, where our very own assistant artistic director will conduct the Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band as guest artists at the ’s “Skylines in Sound” concert. Ticket information coming soon.

04/14/2026

They say only fools rush in, but you’ll be rushing to see our April show Fools Rush In. We’re leaning all the way into April Fool’s energy—puppy love, teen angst, and those delicious moments when you realize you’ve been gloriously, completely fooled. Expect a cocktail of swoony classics, pop confessions, and big-belt heartbreak as the Wildelings chase rainbows, fall too fast, and prove (musically) that bad decisions make great cabaret.

Join us April 18 at Sidetrack. Doors open at 1, so come early for a drink—then meet us in Main Bar for the show at 1:30 pm.

03/23/2026

“No One Is Alone” offers one of the most enduring truths, even in the darkest woods, connection sustains us. In community, fear softens. In harmony, grief transforms.

In a world still learning to listen, Resonate lifts its voices to celebrate resilience, community, and the power of unity. Featuring Trans composers, sung by Chicago’s Transgender voices!

02/14/2026

Dana Hofer Brass Repair is having a party with our pBones! Thank you for taking such amazing care of all of our instruments! Excited to loan these out to players as usual for Marching Band Season, which is starting back up again in just two months!

pBone party 🎉🎉🎉

01/29/2026

Thank you to all that came to our World AIDS Day Wilde Cabaret performance in December. With other organizations, collectively we helped raised $140,537!!!

01/20/2026

Do you fantasize about hearing over 20 clarinets play together in harmony? Well, you are in luck! Join us on March 7th at 4pm for a concert by the Lakeside Pride Clarinet Choir. The ensemble will be under the direction of Westley Art Hodges and will perform an hour concert. This is the ensemble’s only concert this year; they have been working hard on this music since September 2025! Come out and show your support!

Details: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 617 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL. Park is limited to paid street parking, so plan ahead if you are driving. Doors will open at 3:30pm. For more information, please contact Westley at [email protected].

01/09/2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Sidetrack. Come see our Wilde Cabaret! Free , +21 Age

01/09/2026

The Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble opens its concert season with “Do You Hear The People Sing?” — a reflection on the power of banding together for what is right. A mass protest turns into a revolution in “Les Misérables.” “Princess Mononoke” preaches nature over industrialization. The Jedi show us the light side of the Force in the “Star Wars Trilogy.” Join us on February 7, 2026, 7PM -9 PM, Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 W Cermak Rd. to see what other tales are in store. www.lakesidepride.org/people-sing for info on $20 GA tickets with a sliding scale option.