Welcome Home
We’re a vibrant in-person community of Radical Faeries in-and-around Chicago, who celebrate each other & gather for events all year long.
Our robust calendar includes potlucks, full moon rituals, healing circles, our annual Winter Gatherette, and much more! We center in-person connections, queer bliss, and uplifting transformation. Our community utilizes systems of mutual aid & exchange to support one another, and creates events that are completely free or donation-based with NOTAFLOF [no one turned away for lack of funds] and GAYABAGS [give as you’re able, but always give something – like coin, food & snacks, volunteer labor, holding space, etc]. Within our community we share common fae values of subject-subject consciousness, radical inclusivity, non-violence, and more.
Together we co-create playful moments, healing magic, and powerful friendships.
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Want to know more about the Fae, the local community, and perhaps even attend some events?
Community Information
Upcoming Events & Community Announcements
Chicago has a robust calendar of events, and regularly shares important announcements about our community.
We have several different ways to keep you informed. All options have same info, so you can pick what works best for you!
Explore the available options
Do you live in Chicago and regularly attend events? Get info delivered daily via Signal [best option!]
Not local, or don’t frequently attend events? You can also get events & announcements on our Events Page, or sent directly to your Google Calendar or Apple iCal.
Summer Gatherette
All-new, shimmering Summer Tour through Chicago from Thursday, July 30th to Monday, August 3rd.
Our zine by faeries, for faeries and our friends. Slurp! is published quarterly, and accepts submissions from all rad fae. Find out more, and submit your content!
Are you a traveling fae?
If you’re traveling through Chicago, and looking for a temporary place to stay, join our 🏡 Homeshare Signal Channel to get plugged in.
Further details, including how to join
For Chicago fae open to occasionally hosting travelers AND for visiting fae seeking temporary lodging.
Hosts may request references / mutual connections. Homes run independently, offering space & amenities as they are able. Asking for lodging, or responding to questions, does not guarantee housing. Guests are responsible for their own food & necessities.
We regularly zhuzh this space by removing traveling fae after their visit. Traveling fae are invited to rejoin any time.
Resource Library
Our community maintains a robust collection of resources, including event guidelines, packing lists for gathering, and more.
About ChiRadFae.com
This site functions as a living collection of wisdom, guidance, and support for our community, with content contributed by fellow fae, and maintained by Oracle. Our community is beautifully diverse, so you might not agree with everything posted here. That’s okay, this content is not intended to be dogmatic – take what vibes with you, and ignore the rest. If you’d like to contribute to this site, please reach out to Oracle.