Back Lot Bash: 20 Yrs

Celebrating 20 Years of PRIDE in the heart of Andersonville

June 28 - 30, 2024

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Back Lot Bash: 20 Years of LGBTQ Talent

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2024: Leisha & Kate

BLB is excited to welcome back the well-known dynamic duo from the groundbreaking show `The L Word` & PANTS Podcast Leisha Hailey and Kate Moenning. Leisha and Kate first made their Back Lot Bash Appearance in 2014!

This Years Line-Up

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Countdown to Back Lot Bash!

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A 3-Day Event

BACK LOT BASH and Flannel Friday takes place during Chicago's Pride weekend on Friday June 28th, Saturday, June 29 & Sunday June 30th - THREE day outdoor event!

Saturday
Special Guest Appearance by Leisha Hailey & Kate Moennig with performances by Too Much Molly, Olivia & The Lovers, Lyons & CO. and DJ Ca$hEra with host Rose Garcia

Sunday
G Flip headlines Sunday Pride Day Hosted by Rose Garcia with performances by Siena Liggings, Catfight, Ariana DJ, Irregular Girl and Siichele

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Behind the Bash: Christina & Amie

Back Lot Bash started in 2004 in response to the lack of women’s events and the limited presence of female artists in the Chicago LGBTQ community. What started as a one-day event to showcase local female artists and community organizations, has now grown into a 4-day festival due to the overwhelming response from local businesses, community partners, charitable organizations and the women’s community themselves.

Today, Back Lot Bash is an iconic staple of Chicago pride week and draws over 6000 attendees from Chicago, the Midwest and around the world to a unique outdoor venue in the historic Andersonville neighborhood.

The event features local and emerging musicians and established performers of different genres as well as the first ever Chicago LGBTQ family day. Back Lot Bash highlights unity, equality, diversity and inclusiveness in an environment that is festive and celebratory of everyone in our community.