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• Dinner at Roscoe's [Boystown]

  • When
    Tuesday, February 03, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Roscoe's Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted, Chicago IL

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  Roscoe's is a great place to get a quick dinner on a weeknight. Be sure to ask your attractive server about the $5 special on Smashburgers!

  After dinner, most of us will walk across the street for OUTspoken at Sidetrack. Of course, you are welcome to join us for dinner at Roscoe's whether or not you plan to attend OUTspoken afterward.

  Please register if you plan to join us for dinner and register separately for OUTspoken if you plan to attend that as well.

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• OUTspoken at Sidetrack [Boystown]

  • When
    Tuesday, February 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Sidetrack Video Bar, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago IL

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  On the first Tuesday of each month, Sidetrack Video Bar hosts OUTspoken, an LGBTQ+ storytelling event. OUTspoken consistently features entertaining and thought-provoking stories, all of which have some gay connection.

  Some of us will meet at Roscoe's Tavern at 3356 N. Halsted for dinner at 5:30 p.m. before crossing the street to Sidetrack at around 6:30–6:45 p.m. Please register separately for dinner at Roscoe's if you plan to join us there.

  Please register online and also contact Bob to let him know whether you would like to attend dinner at Roscoe's, OUTspoken at Sidetrack, or both.
  

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• Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts and Lunch [Loop]

  • When
    Wednesday, February 04, 2026
  •  
    12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago IL

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  Looking for a midweek pick-me-up in the Loop? Join this friendly group to enjoy great music, great company, and great food!

  CPT is happy to continue this years-long tradition. Enjoy a delightful, free concert every Wednesday at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; concert begins at 12:15 p.m. Refer to the full concert schedule here.

  After the concert, please join us for lunch at historic Pittsfield Cafe at 55 E. Washington, just a few blocks south of the church. The concertgoers typically arrive at the cafe between 1:00 and 1:15 p.m., perfect timing for post-concert chatter and a satisfying meal.

  Whether you are joining us for the concert, lunch, or both, please register so that we can look for one another.
  

  Contact Ron for more information.

  To meet up at the church, look for us in the lobby:

  
  

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• Tour of The Shrine of All Saints [Morton Grove]

  • When
    Friday, February 06, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Shrine of All Saints, 8603 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove, IL

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  All Saints Parish and The Shrine of All Saints cordially invite you to a tour and Mass celebrating St. Apollonia, the Patron Saint of dentists. A Mass will follow the the tour. All are welcome, and no reservations are required.

  Home to almost 3300 saints and second largest relic shrine in the United States, The Shrine of All Saints has relics of 12 Saints, including those of St. Apollonia, the Patron Saint of dentists.

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• February Open Social at Ann Sather [Boystown]

  • When
    Sunday, February 08, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    909 W Belmont
  • Spaces left
    60

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  February Open Social Preview: Patrick Curtin

  We’re delighted to announce that CPT member Patrick Curtin will be performing excerpts from his new solo show, The Ladies’ Home Companion at our February Open Social.

  Patrick’s show is a moving and often humorous tribute to three powerful women in his life—Aunt Helen, Aunt Mary, and his mother—and we’re thrilled to get a sneak peek during our evening together.

  Also featured Darwin Corrin performing Cefalu Sicilia 2009
  All Saints Eve.

  Location:
  Ann Sather
  909 W. Belmont Ave.

  Schedule:
  • 5:30 PM – Doors open and social time begins
  • 6:00 PM – Dinner is served

  Payment Update: Starting with the February Open Social on February 8, Chicago Prime Timers will be accepting credit cards at Ann Sather for event tickets, door-prize tickets, and drinks. All credit card payments will be handled by Mike Schuppe, CPT Treasurer, so please be sure to find Mike if you’d like to pay by card. We know many members no longer carry much cash, and we’re excited to introduce this added convenience for our Open Socials.

  We’re looking forward to a cozy night together with good food, good company, and a special performance from one of our own.

  
  

  
  

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• Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts and Lunch [Loop]

  • When
    Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  •  
    12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago IL

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  Looking for a midweek pick-me-up in the Loop? Join this friendly group to enjoy great music, great company, and great food!

  CPT is happy to continue this years-long tradition. Enjoy a delightful, free concert every Wednesday at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; concert begins at 12:15 p.m. Refer to the full concert schedule here.

  After the concert, please join us for lunch at historic Pittsfield Cafe at 55 E. Washington, just a few blocks south of the church. The concertgoers typically arrive at the cafe between 1:00 and 1:15 p.m., perfect timing for post-concert chatter and a satisfying meal.

  Whether you are joining us for the concert, lunch, or both, please register so that we can look for one another.
  

  Contact Ron for more information.

  To meet up at the church, look for us in the lobby:

  
  

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• Breakfast at Panera on Halsted [Lakeview]

  • When
    Saturday, February 14, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    2420 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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  Come join us at Panera on Halsted on this holiday. We can chat about past experiences and plans for Valentine’s Day. The rumor is Cupid will be there… so get a Valentine’s kiss after breakfast!

  This Panera is in the DePaul neighborhood, located on Halsted, just north of Fullerton. The Halsted bus (8) and Fullerton bus (74) are great options to get to the restaurant. And it is located just a few blocks east of the Fullerton train station (Red and Brown lines).

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• Free monthly organ concert at Loyola University [Rogers Park]

  • When
    Sunday, February 15, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Madonna della Strada Chapel, 6453 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL

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  Loyola University offers a free monthly organ concert at The Madonna della Strada Chapel on the third Sunday of each month at 3:00 p.m.

  The Chapel is home to the Goulding and Wood Opus 47, the Katheryn “Kay” Stamm Memorial Organ, which is is the musical crown jewel of the chapel.

  Admission and parking are free in the main parking structure; enter at Kenmore and West Sheridan Road. All are welcome.

  Information about upcoming concerts may be found here.

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• SAN VALENTINO DINNER at Pizzeria Aroma [Andersonville]

  • When
    Sunday, February 15, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Pizzeria Aroma, 5350 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60640

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  Join us for a special SAN VALENTINO dinner at Pizzeria Aroma on Sunday, February 15!

  The menu includes:

  • Side Salad or Soup with Garlic Bread.
  • Family-Style Penne Pasta with Marinara
  • Cheese, Veggie, Sausage, or Pepperoni Pizza.
  • Tiramisu, Soft Drinks, Coffee and Tea included.

  $30 with tax and gratuity included. CASH ONLY — it just makes payment easy for the restaurant and for us.

  Attendance is limited to 20, so be sure to register without delay!

  Register now and pay at the door. Registration will end at 5:00 p.m. on February 13 or earlier if the event fills up.

  There is also FREE Parking next door at ByLine Bank, next to the restaurant.

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• Lunch at Portillo's on Addison [Lakeview]

  • When
    Monday, February 16, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Portillo's, 3343 W Addison St, Chicago IL

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  Join us as we observe President's Day at Portillo's on Addison Street in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. Dive into the authentic taste of Chicago street food at this Roaring '20s, Prohibition-themed restaurant. Savor char-broiled burgers, Italian beef sandwiches, iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, and fresh chopped salad. Don’t miss out on Portillo's famous chocolate cake shake to top off your meal.

  Portillo's can be reached by taking the #152 Addison bus to the Kimball stop. There is plenty of free parking in Portillo's parking lot.

  Sandwiches and Italian dishes start at $10.

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• Gay Men's Book Group at COH: Love Gods Magic [Lakeview]

  • When
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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  Gay Men's Book Group-Chicago is a free, open monthly book discussion group welcoming male-identified individuals of all ages who are interested in reading and discussing gay-related literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Books to be discussed are selected by the group and posted on their Facebook page and via their newsletter email.

  This month's selection is Love Gods Magic: The Black Pharaoh by R. Frank Davis, who will be joining us for the discussion.

  Branden loves his college roommate. He’s a strong, serious African—and as overpoweringly gorgeous as a marble statue. He even has a statue’s name: Taharqa, the Black Pharaoh who ruled Egypt and Nubia in Old Testament times. But he’s just Archie to Branden.

  When Branden learns the secret that has brought Taharqa to the States, nothing can keep him from joining in the plan to bring needed material to modern technology. But there are forces seeking to uncover their efforts and take the glory for themselves. Their teamwork—and their love—are put to the test at every turn.

  Taharqa loves Branden. He’s a joyous wrestler jock and a brilliant classmate. Unfortunately, Taharqa has a task—a world-important stratagem—and he doesn’t want to expose Brand to the perils shadowing his efforts and endangering his secret, ancient people. Complicating things further is a mythic challenge meant to change Taharqa from human to god.

  Love overcomes caution as the risks increase. From the States to Sudan, sailing the River Nile, and battling multiple kidnappers across Rome, they confront the dark forces moving in. Will Taharqa’s powers and his love be enough to rescue Brand and save the secret of Nubia and his hidden home?

  Join us at the Center on Halsted (2nd floor) for a discussion of this compelling novel.

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• Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts and Lunch [Loop]

  • When
    Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  •  
    12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago IL

  Register

  
  

  Looking for a midweek pick-me-up in the Loop? Join this friendly group to enjoy great music, great company, and great food!

  CPT is happy to continue this years-long tradition. Enjoy a delightful, free concert every Wednesday at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; concert begins at 12:15 p.m. Refer to the full concert schedule here.

  After the concert, please join us for lunch at historic Pittsfield Cafe at 55 E. Washington, just a few blocks south of the church. The concertgoers typically arrive at the cafe between 1:00 and 1:15 p.m., perfect timing for post-concert chatter and a satisfying meal.

  Whether you are joining us for the concert, lunch, or both, please register so that we can look for one another.
  

  Contact Ron for more information.

  To meet up at the church, look for us in the lobby:

  
  

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• Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret at Sidetrack [Lakeview]

  • When
    Saturday, February 21, 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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  Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret presents a performance showcasing the talents of this company of gifted cabaret artists. There is no admission charge and no drink minimum!

  Since 2019 the Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret has performed at various cabaret and other musical venues around Chicago, such as Drew's on Halsted, the Drifter, and Sidetrack. The Wilde Cabaret helps to expand Lakeside Pride's musical reach into venues where instrumental groups may not be as easily accommodated and provides performance opportunities to singers and pianists who enjoy Broadway, pop, jazz and folk music. We also partner with our sponsoring ensemble, the Lakeside Pride Jazz Orchestra, and other small jazz ensembles in the organization to provide vocalists when needed.

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• Sunday at BIG CHICKS! [Edgewater]

  • When
    Sunday, February 22, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

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  As each month winds down, CPT members will gather for a festive evening of good food, great drinks, and even better company. Join us at Big Chicks, one of our favorite spots to relax and connect!

  When you arrive, head to the cozy room on the left—that’s where the fun happens!

  • Drinks are available at the bar (cash only, so plan ahead!)
  • Food can be ordered at the back of our room, offering tasty bites to enjoy while you mingle.

  The atmosphere is relaxed and social — folks move around, chat, and catch up throughout the evening. Service might be a bit leisurely, but no one minds when the company’s this good! Please note the bar is CASH ONLY, but there is an ATM to help you out!

  We typically start gathering around 6:00 PM, and most of us wrap up by 8:00 PM.

  Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to share laughs, stories, and great moments with the CPT community.
  

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• GAY MOVIE OF THE MONTH from OSA at Facets [Lincoln Park]

  • When
    Monday, February 23, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1517 W Fullerton Ave., Chicago IL

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  Open Space Arts invites you to join us for our next Queer Expression Film Fest screening at FACETS Film Forum, part of our ongoing Gay Movie of the Month series.

  These monthly screenings celebrate bold, intimate, and internationally acclaimed queer cinema, bringing powerful stories to the big screen while creating space for conversation, community, and connection. Each program is thoughtfully curated to showcase filmmakers whose work explores identity, desire, and human connection with honesty and artistry.

  Screenings take place on the final Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at FACETS Film Forum (1517 West Fullerton).

  We often choose a nearby spot to gather for a casual, informal dinner before the screening, so keep your options open and watch for those details as the date approaches.

  We hope you’ll join us for an evening of compelling queer storytelling and shared cinematic experience.

  Please register on the CPT Website So we know you are coming... but also know that your ticket is not confirmed until you actually purchase one from Open Space Arts at the link below. 

  https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts

  Tickets are not available on the Facets website.

  
  

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• Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts and Lunch [Loop]

  • When
    Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  •  
    12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago IL

  Register

  
  

  Looking for a midweek pick-me-up in the Loop? Join this friendly group to enjoy great music, great company, and great food!

  CPT is happy to continue this years-long tradition. Enjoy a delightful, free concert every Wednesday at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; concert begins at 12:15 p.m. Refer to the full concert schedule here.

  After the concert, please join us for lunch at historic Pittsfield Cafe at 55 E. Washington, just a few blocks south of the church. The concertgoers typically arrive at the cafe between 1:00 and 1:15 p.m., perfect timing for post-concert chatter and a satisfying meal.

  Whether you are joining us for the concert, lunch, or both, please register so that we can look for one another.
  

  Contact Ron for more information.

  To meet up at the church, look for us in the lobby:

  
  

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• Dinner at Pick Me Up Cafe [Uptown]

  • When
    Thursday, February 26, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    4882 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60640

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  Pick Me Up Cafe was founded in Chicago in 1997. We were one of the first restaurants in the city to offer vegan and vegetarian fare. We pride ourselves on being able to serve people with all types of food preferences.

  We love the idea that a group of friends can come to our restaurant and everyone gets what they are craving. Whether it's a plate of vegan french toast, a hearty chorizo burrito or a perfectly crafted latte, we have something for everyone.

  We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner into the late hours of the night. We feel really lucky to be a part of this amazing Chicago restaurant community and to have done it for so many years.

  Come join us next time you need a little Pick Me Up in your life! 

  Great soups and salads. Check out the menu

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• Lipstick & Lyrics: Bette, Barbra & Beyoncé

  • When
    Friday, March 06, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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  Hold on to your wigs! CGMC’s annual live-singing drag show returns with the music of three legendary divas: Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and Beyoncé. Royalty, honey! We’re dishing the most delicious diva hits imaginable. Twenty-five drag performers are ready to put a spell on you with memorable vocals, vivacious dancing and a whole lotta heart. You’ll leave crazy in love and wanting more. All at Chicago’s fabulous Center on Halsted!

  Buy your tickets online and register on this site so we will know to look for you. Please note that there are six performances and four ticket tiers! We recommend ordering General Admission tickets for the 7:00 PM show on Friday evening. General Admission tickets are $30 each (plus ticket fees). Seating is general admission, with entry at 6:30 PM. Of course, if you’d prefer better seating or would like to provide additional support to the Chorus, higher-priced ticket options are also available.

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• Gay Men's Book Group at COH: [Separate Rooms]

  • When
    Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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  Gay Men's Book Group-Chicago is a free, open monthly book discussion group welcoming male-identified individuals of all ages who are interested in reading and discussing gay-related literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Books to be discussed are selected by the group and posted on their Facebook page and via their newsletter email.

  This month's selection is Separate Rooms by Pier Vittorio Tondelli.

  Thomas, a young German musician, is dying. His older boyfriend, a renowned Italian writer named Leo, finds it impossible to watch the slow and inevitable demise of his lover; he condemns himself to moving cities every few weeks instead, in the hope of finding a semblance of peace.

  He travels through Europe where past and present overlap, years merge and faces emerge - and where reminders of the life he and Thomas shared are on every corner. Leo's memories become clearer with every road he takes, much as he wishes he could simply forget. While alive, and wanting to preserve the passion of their relationship, Leo had forced Thomas to live separately: in separate rooms, separate towns, with separate lives. But now, face to face with true solitude, Leo must finally reckon with the impossible striving of memory to recreate life and, ultimately, cross an ocean to find the strength to go on.

  Separate Rooms is a singular and unforgettable meditation on almost-ideal love, told in three musical movements, by a fiery and unforgettable literary talent.

  Join us at the Center on Halsted (2nd floor) for a discussion of this compelling novel.

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• Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret at Sidetrack: [March Madness]

  • When
    Saturday, March 21, 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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  Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret presents March Madness, a performance showcasing the talents of this company of gifted cabaret artists. There is no admission charge and no drink minimum!

  Since 2019 the Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret has performed at various cabaret and other musical venues around Chicago, such as Drew's on Halsted, the Drifter, and Sidetrack. The Wilde Cabaret helps to expand Lakeside Pride's musical reach into venues where instrumental groups may not be as easily accommodated and provides performance opportunities to singers and pianists who enjoy Broadway, pop, jazz and folk music. We also partner with our sponsoring ensemble, the Lakeside Pride Jazz Orchestra, and other small jazz ensembles in the organization to provide vocalists when needed.

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• Post Parade Lunch and Refreshments at Uptown Taproom

  • When
    Sunday, June 28, 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    1265 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

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  After the excitement of the parade, keep the good vibes going! Join your fellow PrimeTimers for lunch and cocktails at Uptown Taproom.

  We’ll be gathering on their spacious outdoor patio, with a mix of sun and shade—and indoor seating available in case of rain or extreme heat.

  If you’re riding the CPT trolley, we’ll drop you off right at Uptown Taproom after the parade. Not on the trolley? No problem—just meet us there when you can!

  Guests can pay by cash or credit card, and separate checks will be available, so no need to worry about splitting the bill.

  Come by, relax, and enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and even better company.

  Let’s raise a glass to Pride and friendship!

  
  

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