An Evening with Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik
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An Evening with Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik

About the Event:

Youtube star, author, transgender activist and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, Gigi Gorgeous, and American drag performer, actor, make-up artist, and the first transgender male to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Gottmik are ready for real talk about their transition journeys. Join Aurora Sexton as she leads these two queer icons in conversation on their newest book, The T Guide: Our Trans Experiences and a Celebration of Gender Expression―Man, Woman, Nonbinary, and Beyond, and discover the knowledge you need to be the best ally you can be.

Listen to the program here.

Come enjoy dinner and drinks at Chop Shop before or after the conversation with Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik.

A book signing will follow this program.


  • Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, a Chicago not-for-profit bookstore whose mission is bookselling. Pre-order your copy of The T Guide: Our Trans Experiences and a Celebration of Gender Expression―Man, Woman, Nonbinary, and Beyond through the Chicago Humanities Box Office and save 20% while supporting local, independent bookselling. Add books to your cart when adding tickets. Your receipt will contain a book voucher, which you will show to the bookseller on-site to pick up your book(s)
  • Please visit our FAQ for more information about ticketing, books, accessibility options, and other event logistics.
  • Bags are not allowed at this program.
Gigi Gorgeous

Gigi Gorgeous

Gigi Gorgeous is a YouTube star, transgender activist, television personality, author, actress, and LGBTQ+ advocate. ...

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Gottmik

Gottmik

Gottmik (a.k.a. Kade Gottlieb) is an American drag performer, actor, and makeup artist. The first transgender male to...

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Aurora Sexton

Aurora Sexton

Aurora Sexton is an accomplished actor, producer, writer, creative artist and performer appearing across tv, film and...

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[Event tile image description: The event image at the top left of the event page is a photograph of Gottmik (left) and Gigi Gorgeous (right) on a blue background. Image courtesy of Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik (Kade Gottlieb)]