Center on Halsted

Center on Halsted Center on Halsted, the Midwest's largest community center dedicated to advancing the LGBTQ movement. https://linktr.ee/centeronhalsted.org
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Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Q***r (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood.

This Pride Month, we were honored to welcome Laverne Cox for a book talk on Transcendent at Center on Halsted! We extend...
06/23/2026

This Pride Month, we were honored to welcome Laverne Cox for a book talk on Transcendent at Center on Halsted! We extend a heartfelt thank you to Precious Brady-Davis for leading the conversation.

With Transcendent recently named a New York Times bestseller, we want to congratulate Laverne on this incredible milestone.

Laverne is a nationally recognized leader whose work continues to shape visibility and representation in our q***r and trans communities. At a time when trans identities are under attack, this conversation created space for reflection, connection, and inspiration.

Photography by: .almonte

Join us for the opening reception of 55 Years of Pride: Stonewall on July 9 at the Center on Cottage Grove. In partnersh...
06/22/2026

Join us for the opening reception of 55 Years of Pride: Stonewall on July 9 at the Center on Cottage Grove. In partnership with the Stonewall Museum, this exhibition explores 55 years of LGBTQ+ activism, advocacy, and progress since the Stonewall uprising.

📍 6323 S. Cottage Grove Ave
🗓️ July 9 | 5:30 PM

Register at link in bio!

- had a chance to hit the Chicago Pride Fest North Stage this afternoon & talk a bit about Center on Halsted. Although...
06/22/2026

- had a chance to hit the Chicago Pride Fest North Stage this afternoon & talk a bit about Center on Halsted. Although a rainy afternoon, it was a great opportunity to share info about our programs & services & wish everyone a ❤️🌈

We’re excited to introduce Black Futures: Community Meets the Moment.Join Black LGBTQ+ and allied community members from...
06/17/2026

We’re excited to introduce Black Futures: Community Meets the Moment.

Join Black LGBTQ+ and allied community members from across Chicago for an evening of honest conversation, meaningful connection, and collective reflection. Through a panel discussion and mixer, we’ll explore how we support one another and strengthen our communities in times of challenge and change.

Presented in partnership with Q***r Connections: Men of Color & Allies, we hope this gathering is the beginning of many more conversations to come.

📅 July 11, 2026
⏰ 5–9 PM
📍 Center on Halsted
🎟️ $15 | First 30 registrants receive a drink ticket

Register here: https://ow.ly/ibzV50Zcx0m

Over 200 community members joined us for our tenth annual Trans Ice Cream Social! 🍦🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you to everyone who came ...
06/15/2026

Over 200 community members joined us for our tenth annual Trans Ice Cream Social! 🍦🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate trans identity, connect with community, enjoy ice cream, make art, and learn about local resources.

A special thank you to our sponsors and volunteers. Your support, time, and dedication help make this event possible and create a joyful space for our community year after year.

We can’t wait to do it again next year! 💙🏳️‍⚧️🍦

- yesterday I had a chance to attend the Ge**er Hart Library and Archives & Intergenerational Dialogue Project’s Q***r...
06/12/2026

- yesterday I had a chance to attend the Ge**er Hart Library and Archives & Intergenerational Dialogue Project’s Q***r Elder History Panel hosted at Dorothy’s.

One of the special panelists was our very own Center on Cottage Grove Outreach Manager, Betty. It was beautiful to hear her story & the stories of others.

Their stories were reminders of our collective history & a wonderful way to celebrate .

⏰ One week to go! Join us June 18 at Center on Halsted for a special screening of The Queen of Ireland followed by a con...
06/11/2026

⏰ One week to go! Join us June 18 at Center on Halsted for a special screening of The Queen of Ireland followed by a conversation and Q&A with Rory O’Neill, internationally known as Panti Bliss 🎬🌈

Together with the Consulate General of Ireland, we’ll explore Ireland’s journey to marriage equality and the ongoing importance of LGBTQ+ advocacy and visibility worldwide. Irish themed food and beverages will be provided.

Register at the link in bio!

- we had a great partnership meeting this morning with Soaring Spirits International ❤️Their work supports widowed peo...
06/10/2026

- we had a great partnership meeting this morning with Soaring Spirits International ❤️

Their work supports widowed people, their families, & communities. We’re looking forward to all the ways we can leverage this partnership in service to our LGBTQ+ community experiencing grief/loss.

Check out their website for more information & perhaps you know someone who may benefit from their services - https://soaringspirits.org/

This Friday, June 12th, marks the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, where 49 lives were taken in an act o...
06/10/2026

This Friday, June 12th, marks the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, where 49 lives were taken in an act of targeted violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

We honor the lives lost, hold space for those impacted, and reaffirm our commitment to building safer spaces where our community can live fully and without fear.

We invite our community to join in remembrance and reflection.

Stand with us on Friday, June 12, from 7:00–8:30 PM at Center on Halsted, in John Baran Hall, as we honor the lives lost at Pulse Nightclub.

One week from today, we will join for a vigil in remembrance of the 10-year anniversary of the shooting at Pulse Nightc...
06/09/2026

One week from today, we will join for a vigil in remembrance of the 10-year anniversary of the shooting at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016 🤍🕯️

This tragedy took the lives of 49 members of the q***r community and impacted the q***r community at large in ways still present in the lives of many today. We invite you to share a moment of grief, strength, solidarity, and healing with us next Saturday, June 12, from 7 pm - 8:30 pm in Center on Halsted’s John Baran Hall.

Together, we will speak their names, honor their memory, and share in a space of reflection and community healing.

📅 Saturday, June 12, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted

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3656 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
60613

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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+17734726469

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