Chicago gay bars and clubs

My foremost friend recently came out as a lesbian, and even more recently scored a rather striking collegiate coup. She's 20, but wants to go, with a bunch of our friends, to a gay or lesbian club in town (Chicago) some weekend soon.

Unfortunately, no amount of Googling has reach up with any sort of under-21-friendly GLBT-centric venues in Chicago other than a coffee dwelling called 'Cafe Pride'- the website of which is lovely well and truly dead.

So, fellow MeFites, I implore of you: Aide a guy facilitate a girl out?

Chicago’s nightlife is a lot like the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of pleasurable. Our gay and dyke bars have a minuscule bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and performative shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own singular history and vibe.

Check out some of the finest gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s homosexual nightlife scene.

Jeffery Pub

One of the city’s oldest same-sex attracted bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t miss the live amusement, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.

Big Chicks

This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintings and photos, including big names like Diane Arbus. But don’t reflect for a second that makes the pla