Bi/Queer Community
That Finally Gets It!
BQAC has been building bi+ and queer community since 2010. Now we have a home online, and you can be part of it from the start.
Our Mission
To educate, empower, and provide resources for bisexual and queer persons.
Your Community Awaits
See who you'll meet
Connect with bisexual and queer Chicagoans who just get it. No need to explain yourself, no erasure, just genuine belonging.
People who get it
Members who share your experience and never question your identity.
Events made for you
Bi/queer-centered mixers, dinners, and hangouts across Chicago.
Real friendships
Not just online. Members who meet at events and stay in each other's lives.
Upcoming Events
Come as you are. First time? You're especially welcome.
Elgin Pride Parade and Fest 2026
Come to Elgin Pride Fest, go to our booth to find out about events and programs, purchase merch that helps fund events and programs for the organization
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Bi/Queer Movie Night
Welcome to our monthly bi/queer movie night. Watch a film or tv show of our selection and stay afterwards for a discussion on your thoughts about it.
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Bi Discussion Group
Monthly facilitated discussion open to all bi/queer folks. Two to three topics in the first hour, then open discussion.
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Why This Space Exists
Bi+ people deserve a community that never questions who they are
Too queer for straight spaces, not gay enough for most LGBTQ+ ones. I spent years feeling like I didn’t fit anywhere. The first BQAC event I went to was the first time I walked into a room and didn’t have to explain myself.
I stopped defending my identity the moment I met other bi folks who just got it. No labels to justify, no being the only one in the room. Just real conversations with people who’ve been there.
The friendships I made here followed me out of the events and into my everyday life. BQAC isn’t another app to scroll. It’s the community I didn’t know I needed.
Be Part of Something From the Start
We've been building bi+ community since 2010. Our new online platform is just getting started. Join as a founding member and help shape what it becomes.