Out Bowling League

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton represented the absolute best of us in so many ways. Kind, compassionate, fighter, and one hell of an artist. We truly will miss the energy she had in this world. Rest in Power Ms. Dolly Parton, the world over loved and respected you more than you realized.

08/24/2026

Hey friends! Season starts 9/10 and we are officially up to 89 bowlers PLUS 3 formal subs. We are capped at 96 bowlers which means we have 7 spots left. Ed has to start putting the rosters together soon so he can inform the bowling alley so now’s the time to sign up if you plan to bowl for the fall 2026 season. $240 for 12 weeks, social bowling league, 9 Pin No Tap. Singles, doubles, or teams, it doesn’t matter. And because we’re social, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We are the Chicago area’s ORIGINAL LGBTQ+ social bowling league celebrating our 12th year!

Sign up and learn more at www.OutBowling.com.

08/15/2026

We’ve officially hit 80 sign-ups plus 5 confirmed subs! How exciting!? 16 spots left for our season that starts 9/10. Visit www.OutBowling.com to sign up and learn more!

08/10/2026

We’re officially at 75 signed up for the fall season! 21 spots remain until we go to a waitlist. Season starts 9/10, $240, 12-week commitment, Stardust Lanes in Addison.

Visit www.OutBowling.com to learn more and sign up!

08/09/2026

Hey friends! Just a reminder that we still have our Alaskan Cruise for May 2027 out there. We're still actively taking deposits for anyone looking to join our current group of 6 people (and growing). There's no deadline other than capacity. Alaskan cruises do tend to fill up and some of the solo options have already sold out. You only need 20% to hold your room and I will work through all details with you independently. Learn more here:

With how much our community has grown in the past 12 years, we love looking for ways to continue to gather together and socialize, bond, or celebrate. Over 600 community members and over 100 active…

08/09/2026

It’s been a record week of sign-ups! 6….7…. So far! We have 29 spots left before we go to a waitlist. Visit www.OutBowling.com to sign up today and learn more!

08/08/2026

We currently have 56 bowlers signed up for the fall 2026 season which begins 9/10 in just under 72 hours since registration opened! That is a record 🙂

96 total spots available before we have to use a wait list. So if you’re interested in bowling with us this season, don’t delay in registering. Season starts 9/10, goes 12 weeks (skips thanksgiving), Thursday at 7:30pm Stardust Lanes in Addison. $240 for the season ($20 per week).

We are the longest running and ORIGINAL LGBTQ+ social bowling league in suburban Chicagoland area.

Learn more and register at www.OutBowling.com.

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08/05/2026

Registration for our Fall 2026 Season is now ACTIVE. Season 12 kicks off with a whole new logo and a whole new tagline courtesy of Mark and Eric, our 50/50 Queens: FUN - FRIENDS - FAMILY.

- Season Starts 9/10. 7:30pm, Thursdays.

- Stardust Lanes, Addison IL

- Season Ends 12/3.

- Charity Fundraiser on 12/10.

- $240 for the season ($20/week) due by Week 4.

Register early as we are capped at the number of bowlers we can have at 96. If we hit that capacity, we'll go onto a waiting list. $240 for the season ($20/week/bowler) due by week 4. Merch is also available with the new logo (see my previous post).

Go to www.OutBowling.com to register. See you on 9/10!