Community Events
Want to meet Howard Brown at community events across the city this month? Here’s where we’ll be!
Pride Fest
6/21 – 6/22
Pride Parade
6/29
Urban Pride
6/29
Meet Our Teams
6/1 – United in Pride – Pride Month Kickoff (1 PM – 3 PM)
6/1 – Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus: Spring Fling (11 AM – 4 PM)
6/2 – Schurz High School Pride Fest (11 AM – 3 PM)
6/3 – LGBTQ+ Know Your Rights Training with IDHR (12 PM – 1:30 PM)
6/7 – Des Plaines Pride (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/7 & 6/8 – Bloom N Motion (12 PM – 4 PM)
6/14 – Black Men’s Wellness Day (11 AM – 5 PM)
6/14 & 6/15 – Midsommarfest (12 PM – 4 PM)
6/21 & 6/22 – Northalsted Pride Fest (11 AM – 7 PM)
6/29 – Urban Pride (12 PM – 8 PM)
Get Tested
6/4 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/5 – Steamworks (4 PM – 7 PM)
6/11 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/12 – Stickney Township Clinic (2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
6/18 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/24 – Evanston Public Library (3 PM – 7 PM)
6/25 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/26 – South Shore Public Library (3 PM – 7 PM)
6/27 – National HIV Testing Day: Walgreens on 1627 N Pulaski
Advocate for the Community
This year, we have the opportunity to advance LGBTQ+ equity at the ballot box in crucial local, state, and federal elections. Read about Howard Brown Health’s advocacy and policy priorities for 2025, informed by our staff, patients, and community:
Read our 2026 Illinois Legislative Session Review to find out more about the legislation we advocate for:
Ways to Support Us
Local Business Fundraisers
20% of sales of the PRIDE Sugar Cookie Box are donated to us during June!
$1 per every jello shot sold during June supports us!
Details coming soon.
A portion of proceeds from all product sales are donated to us during June!
Join Equipment and Mat Classes on June 7 from 8:30-11:30am at 3000 N Sheffield Ave, classes benefiting Howard Brown Health.
Join nuEra the last two weeks of June to participate in running donations at the register for Howard Brown Health, and on June 26th, 5% of nuEra house product sales will be donated to HBH.
Stop by Kohn Animal Hospital to donate item supplies for our Broadway Youth Center.
Portions of Philz’ Unity Blend and Unity Coffee Beverages will be donated to Howard Brown Health from June 2 through August 17.
Hosted by Steven Springer, every Saturday in June at 10:00pm, the Straight with Plenty of Pride stand-up series at Judy’s Beat Lounge is a great way to support local queer comedy, while raising funds for Howard Brown.
Join us at Forest Park’s Pride Fest at Constitution Court, June 5 from 5-8:00pm. Visit our Outreach Table to get tested, learn more about Howard Brown services, and donate directly to our mission.
Donate to Howard Brown
You give life-saving care. Supporting Howard Brown Health provides comprehensive health and wellness programs to the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and allies. Your support inspires our delivery of cutting-edge services to more than 40,000 patients and clients each year.
Get Involved
The ways to get involved with Howard Brown Health this month and more are endless. Here are a few highlights:
- Apply to become a volunteer
- Apply to join the Community Advisory Board to provide feedback and insights of the workings of Howard Brown
- Apply to join the Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy to support fundraising, engagement, and outreach
Media Inquiries
For all media inquiries regarding Pride Month or Pride-related events and initiatives, please contact us via email at mediainquiries@howardbrown.org