we’re coming out…
Join us as playOUT! takes it’s next step as a 501(c)(3) non-profit!
Save the date - june 17, 2026
playOUT! makes its debut at the Driehaus Museum as part of their Third Wednesday series.
Join us for an evening celebrating the intersection of Pride Month and Black Music Month through bold, affirming classical performance.
More details to come.
Our u chicago Debut…
February 5th, 2026 marked playOUT!’s debut at the University of Chicago, welcoming a warm and engaged audience for an evening celebrating visionary LGBTQ+ voices in classical music. The program spotlighted composers whose work is reshaping the field with bold storytelling, sonic innovation, and unapologetic authenticity.
We were honored to perform the music of Damien Geter in his presence, alongside works by groundbreaking contemporary voices, in a concert that felt both intimate and electric. Adding to the magic of the evening was the attendance of Grammy Award–winning composer Jessie Montgomery, whose presence underscored the importance of creating spaces where queer artistry can be heard, celebrated, and championed.
The evening affirmed playOUT!’s mission to amplify queer artistry in classical music and marked an exciting milestone as we continue expanding our reach across Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape.
One of a kind…
playOUT! is a pioneering non-profit dedicated to amplifying LGBTQIA artistry in classical music. Through performances, commissioned works, and partnerships, we break barriers and create space for queer voices to thrive in the classical world.