Saturday, April 11, 2026 

6pm Reception • 7pm Dinner & Program

The Geraghty 

2520 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Honorees

Host

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Matt Rodrigues, two-time Emmy winner and host of NBC's Chicago Today!

The Gala will feature a live auction! 

Here's a sneak peek at one of the exciting items

12-Night Luxury Yacht Cruise Vacation Valued at $22k

Sail Africa’s stunning Skeleton Coast from Angola to Cape Town (Oct 11–23, 2026) on an all-LGBTQ+ luxury yacht. Includes 11-night balcony stateroom cruise, pre-cruise hotel stay, unlimited drinks, excursions + dining + entertainment and transfers & WiFi

Learn more here

About Center on Halsted

Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, including Center on Halsted and Center on Addison in Lakeview and Center on Cottage Grove in Woodlawn.

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