Hey Chicago sapphics! Looking to connect with the community but not sure where to start? We've got you covered with our ultimate handbook to all things sapphic in Chicago. Parties, craft circles, bars, cafés, markets, festivals, burlesque, comedy--find it all right here in Chicago. Happy exploring!
Sapphic Spaces
Nobody's Darling
Nobody's Darling is a black-owned sapphic cocktail bar nestled in Chicago's cutest queer neighborhood, Andersonville. Weekly events like Feel Good Fridayz rotating DJ sets and Sunday Funday game night. The perfect blend of classy and laid back, Nobody's Darling is the perfect place to take a first date or buy a cute sapphic a delicious cocktail.
Dorothy
Dorothy is a sexy, 70s-inspired subterranean sapphic cocktail lounge for every "friend of Dorothy." While it's not explicitly a speakeasy, the unmarked red door entrance gives it an "if you know you know" vibe. Inside, expect to find sapphics lounging on cozy conversation-pit style sofas and drinking classy cocktails at the bar.
Whiskey Girl Tavern
For all the sapphic sports fans, the lesbian-owned bar Whiskey Girl Tavern is the place to be. While this bars primary mission is to create an inclusive space for queers who love women's sports, they also host trivia nights, dance parties, comedy nights, and more. Oh, and the bar is named after the founding couple's dog Whiskey--doesn't get more sapphic than that!
Scarlet
While Scarlet is not specifically a sapphic bar, you'll find a far more mixed crowd than your typical Boystown bar. Scarlet emanates bisexuality with a mixture of sapphics, gays, and everything in between. Be sure to stop by on Saturday nights for iconic lesbian DJ Ca$h Era's incredible sets.
Loaves and Witches
Loaves and Witches is a cozy sapphic-owned shop that serves homemade treats with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Their mission is to foster a safe, sober, and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Come for the treats, stay for the witchy sapphic vibes with events like Tarot Tuesday, Witchy Clinic, and Sigilcraft embroidery workshop.
Sapphic Events
