Queer All Year! The Gerber/Hart Spring Soiree 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 7 PM – 10 PM at Sidetrack (3349 N Halsted St, Chicago)

Join our Board, staff and volunteers at Sidetrack to celebrate the independence and importance of Gerber/Hart Library and Archives! Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, surprises, and a fabulous silent auction.

Hosted by Emmy Award winner Matthew Rodrigues (scheduled to appear)

Featuring Performances by:

Coco Sho-Nell

Gender Fucked Productions

And the 2025 Friendship and Freedom Award Honorees:

Arthur Johnston and Jose “Pepe” Pena

Plus a new film by C.J. Arellano

Buy your tickets now at our Supporter level or show added support (and get a few extra perks, including reserved seating) at the Patron Pair or Benefactor Pair levels.


Ticket Levels:

  • Benefactor Pair: $550 (includes admission for two, extra drink tickets, reserved VIP seating, and recognition in the program) (SOLD OUT!)
  • Patron Pair: $375 (includes admission for two, extra drink tickets, reserved bar seating, and recognition in the program)
  • Supporter: $125 (includes two drink tickets)
  • Early Bird Tickets: $100 (SOLD OUT!)

Online Ticketing has ended, but Supporter tickets will be available at the door!

You can still donate in support of Gerber/Hart in the form below!

All admission levels include food, drink tickets, and entertainment — as well as the silent auction, raffle, and more surprises to come.

Can’t attend, but want to support Gerber/Hart? Consider donating the cost of a ticket (or any amount you choose) in the form below. Or by bidding on our Silent Auction — LIVE NOW through 9pm (CST) on April 17!

Gerber/Hart is grateful to our Co-sponsors:

And our Silver Sponsors:

Hon. Greg Harris

For additional Sponsorship opportunities, or to donate items or services to the silent auction and raffle, please contact Michael at michaelrashid@gerberhart.org. Your business will be featured in our newsletters, social media, online auction portal, and at the event.


To purchase tickets or make a donation by mail, please include contact information, price level/ donation amount, and number of tickets (if applicable) and send your check (made out to Gerber/Hart Library and Archives) to:

Gerber/Hart Library and Archives
Attn: Development
6500 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626-4097

Graphic Design by Michael S. Miller
Photos from our 2024 Spring Soiree by Ronit Bezalel