Upcoming BLOOM ColleQtive Events.

Upcoming events.

Are you coming out to hang with us in 2026?! We are so excited for the events planned for this year 🌻

Creating and sharing space with queer black women and non binary folx is what we do and we are thrilled to host and collaborate more queer spaces and events this season!

Whether you’re here to meet new people, build community, or just enjoy good energy—this is your space.

Come as you are. Leave connected.


BLOOM 🌻 ColleQtive Good Company Meet Up: Gay Six Flags
Sep
12

BLOOM 🌻 ColleQtive Good Company Meet Up: Gay Six Flags

We're taking BLOOM to Six Flags. 🎢🏳️‍🌈

📅 Saturday, September 12 (Gate Opens) 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM 📍 Six Flags Great America, Gurnee

PRIDEChicago's Out in the Park is back — one night a year where the whole park is bought out just for the LGBTQ+ community. No 20,000-person crowds, no hour-long lines, just short waits, big vibes, and our community running the rides.

BLOOM 🌻 is pulling together a crew to go together. This isn't us hosting the event or handling tickets (and we are not responsible for anyone that chooses to attend this event) — that's all through PRIDEChicago/Six Flags directly. What we ARE doing is building the group chat: who's riding together, who's got room in their car, who needs a seat (feel free to exchange contacts and use the chat).

Step 1: Grab your own ticket ($48 early bird, includes parking) — link below
Step 2: RSVP so we know who's rolling out with BLOOM and for day of communication

https://pridechicago.org/out-in-the-park/

Let's take over some coaster
s together. 🌈✨

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30+ Speed Dating & Mixer
Aug
22

30+ Speed Dating & Mixer

30+ Speed Dating + Mixer by The BLOOM ColleQtive

The BLOOM ColleQtive's first-ever speed dating experience—an intimate night curated for Black queer women, 30+ who are open to meeting someone new, while we still provide the low-pressure, community-centered energy BLOOM is known for.

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BLOOM 🌻 ColleQtive Good Company Meet Up: Happy Hour + Park Movie in South Shore
Aug
12

BLOOM 🌻 ColleQtive Good Company Meet Up: Happy Hour + Park Movie in South Shore

The BLOOM ColleQtive is taking over a corner of the lawn at South Shore Cultural Center Park for a showing of SOUL— under the stars. But befoe we set up on the grass, we're hosting a pre movie happy hour at Nafsi (restaurant adjacent to the field we'll be watching the movie).

📅 Wednesday, Aug 12th

Exclusive BLOOM Happy Hour Mixer at Nafsi 5-8 PM · (Not BYOB)

Movie starts at 8:30 PM

📍 South Shore Cultural Center Park

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After Glow: A 30+ PRIDE Sunset Social
Jun
28
to Jun 29

After Glow: A 30+ PRIDE Sunset Social

Join The BLOOM ColleQtive for a 30+ intimate evening curated for Black femme and queer community to gather, celebrate, and connect as we wind down from PRIDE Month and Juneteenth.

Come dressed to linger, mingle, and glow a little longer.

Must be 30+ to attend this event!

Event Details

Sunday, June 28
8:00PM – Midnight (come early for specials)
Southside Chicago Bar and Lounge
Limited Capacity | Intimate Experience

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Reckless & Rowdy: A Big Queer RODEO
Jun
27

Reckless & Rowdy: A Big Queer RODEO

A Dirty South RODEO dance party celebrating Black queer joy, culture and PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈. Curated for US by US (FUBU 🖤 )

Reckless & Rowdy: A Big Queer RODEO 🤠🌈

Saddle up, Chicago! PRIDE is getting a Southern twist. Join BLOOM on Saturday, June 27th for a queer RODEO immersive party!

We're having a sweaty, rowdy, and unapologetically queer time with Black queer women and nonbinary folks at the center.

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Summer Movie Nights with BLOOM ColleQtive
Jun
18

Summer Movie Nights with BLOOM ColleQtive

We’re kicking off Juneteenth weekend the BLOOM way — with a very gay, very Black, very nostalgic movie night. 🎥✨

Come for Queen Latifah.
Stay because somebody fine sat next to you 😌

Theater seating is limited so grab your tickets fast to secure your spot. See you at the movies 🎬

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Apple Orchard Fall Field Trip
Oct
18

Apple Orchard Fall Field Trip

Sign up is open for our 2nd Annual Field Trip to the Apple Orchard to make unforgettable memories with some BIPOC queer cuties!

We are offering two ticket tiers:

  • $20 Ticket Includes: Admission into Orchard, Group Discount, Take Home Fall Goodies and Community Building. You will have to drive yourself or organize a carpool -- WhatsApp provided.

  • $55 Ticket Includes: Transportation, Admission into Orchard, Group Discount, Take Home Fall Goodies and Community Building. This Ticket Tier is Very Limited!

Updates will be sent to everyone who signs up. Because this event is limited capacity and meant to be intimate, you will have 3 days from submitting this registration to secure your spot before it's offered up to the next person in line. 

Depart from Chicago as a group at 9:00 AM  

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BLOOMED Out Saturdays
Apr
5

BLOOMED Out Saturdays

On April 5th, we’re welcoming in the spring with Monday Coffee by introducing BLOOMED Out Saturdays 🌻

Join The BLOOM ColleQtive for an afternoon of chill vibes, community buidling, creative energy, great music & great conversations.

This event will combine the soothing energy of soulful DJ sets, local vendors, and opportunities for meaningful connection over coffee, creating an inclusive and welcoming and safe space with a focus on Black queer women, trans, and non-binary folx.

Coffee • Community • Vendors • Photos • Flower Bar

Special Guest: DJ Kelsie Satori & DJ CA$H ERA

There will be magic created here so wear your best coffee shop fit and meet us on the patio with a brew!

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Queer Mix & Mellow Happy Hour Mixer
Feb
20

Queer Mix & Mellow Happy Hour Mixer

A biweekly queer happy hour event happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Bronzeville Winery (yes, the Southside!) Each week we will feature a queer BIPOC DJ to set the vibes 🎶

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Queer Mix & Mellow Happy Hour Mixer
Jan
16

Queer Mix & Mellow Happy Hour Mixer

A biweekly queer happy hour event happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Bronzeville Winery (yes, the Southside!) Each week we will feature a queer BIPOC DJ to set the vibes 🎶

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Queer Mix & Mellow Happy Hour Mixer
Jan
2

Queer Mix & Mellow Happy Hour Mixer

A biweekly queer happy hour event happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Bronzeville Winery (yes, the Southside!) Each week we will feature a queer BIPOC DJ to set the vibes 🎶

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