Art Johnston and Pepe Peña have been together since 1972. Their iconic Chicago neighbourhood bar, Sidetrack, grew from humble beginnings into the heart of the city's gay district - and a launchpad for decades of LGBTQ+ activism. From the AIDS crisis to marriage equality, Art and Pep fought for the right to live and love freely.
Art Johnston and Pepe Peña have been together since 1972. Their iconic Chicago neighbourhood bar, Sidetrack, grew from humble beginnings into the heart of the city's gay district - and a launchpad for decades of LGBTQ+ activism. From the AIDS crisis to marriage equality, Art and Pep fought for the right to live and love freely.
