Gay-Friendly Events on Chicago's First Lady
When you're looking for a special place to hold your next event, choose Chicago's First Lady and know that you're choosing a company that values who you are.
Chicago's First Lady is committed to fostering an atmosphere of enjoyment and inclusion where all feel welcome. We value the diversity of our patrons and employees and strive to provide a product that celebrates differences. Chicago's First Lady is a proud member of the Chicago area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
Our private party vessels offer a unique floating venue for your civil union, special celebration, or networking event. Whether you entertain a group of 6 or 250, Chicago's First Lady has a yacht to suit your style & budget.
Choose one of our three creative caterers to design the menu of your choice. Our bar & beverage manager, Nick is standing by to help you choose or customize any one of our open Bar Packages.
Our 2013 CAF Architecture Cruise schedule continues through November 17th. Save on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!
Helpful Links
Events
Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (SB 1716)
Legalizing civil unions in Illinois
Signed into law January 31, 2011
www.ilga.gov
2013 International Mr. Leather
The Marriott Chicago, Downtown Magnificent Mile
May 24 - May 27, 2013
www.imrl.com
2012 Chicago Pride Fest & Parade
June 2013
www.chicagopride.com
North Halsted Street Market Days
August 10-11, 2012
www.northalsted.com/pages/northalsted_market_days_/29.php
2013 Reeling Film Festival
Dates to be announced
www.reelingfilmfestival.org
Cultural Organizations
Chicago Architecture Foundation
www.architecture.org
Lyric Opera
www.lyricopera.org/calendar/index.aspx
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
www.cso.org
The Modern Wing at The Art Institute Chicago
www.artic.edu/aic/collections/exhibitions/modernwing
Accommodations
Chicago Kimpton Hotels
www.kimptonhotels.com/hotels/hotels-chicago.aspx
Based on distance to Chicago's First Lady:
- Hotel Monaco
- Hotel Palomar
- Hotel Burnham
- Hotel Allegro
Dining
Chicago Dining Reservations
www.opentable.com
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Swedish Cuisine
www.annsather.com
Community Organizations
Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
3656 N. Halsted
773.303.0167
www.glchamber.org
Center on Halsted
Chicago's LGBT community center
www.centeronhalsted.org/home.cfm














