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Wednesday, May 7
| | Center on Halsted Is It Heartburn or GERD? 6:30 p.m., 3656 N. Halsted St., free but RSVP at culture@centeronhalsted.org
| | Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs So In Love with Broadway, a performance by Laura Freeman & Bradford Newquist with pianist William Underwood. 7 p.m., $25 includes hors d’oeuvres, Maxim’s, 24 E. Goethe St., RSVP 312-744-1423
| | Gay Liberation Network Monthly meeting. New members welcome. 7-9 p.m., Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville, www.gayliberation.net , LGBTliberation@aol.com , 773-209-1187
| | Great Chicago Places and Spaces “Love on Halsted Street” panel discussion about whether Jane Addams can be considered a lesbian and what this would mean to Chicago’s LGBT communities. 6:30 p.m., Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., free and open to the public
| | Hydrate All Madonna Hydrag revue, faturing Tajma Hall, Mimi Marks, Monica Munro & Vanity Fair, 3458 N. Halsted St., hydratechicago.com
| | University Center From Testing to Treatment: Bridging the Gap, traning for mental health, medical, social service professionals, religious leaders, chaplains about how to empower those recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., 525 S. State St., registration required
| | Sidetrack The Un-stuffy Wine Tasting Party, 6-9 p.m., $20 donation goes to benefit Equality Illinois, light bites & raffles, 3349 N. Halsted St., SidetrackChicago.com
| | Windy City Gay Idol 2008 Eighth event of 6th annual talent search contest. 8 p.m. signup/9 p.m. start, @mosphere, 5355 N. Broadway, www.windycitymediagroup.com for rules/regulations, www.myspace.com/2007windycitygayidol
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Elizabeth Berg: The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted & Other Small Acts of Liberation. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Thursday, May 8
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| American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Civil Unions “Write & Run” with OPALGA and HRC. A letter-writing party in support of civil union. 5-10 p.m., Unity Temple, 875 Lake St. in Oak Park
| | AIDS Foundation of Chicago Make a Statement: Design for the Cure, hosted by Steven Rosengard of Bravo’s Project Runway. 7 p.m., $50, Le Passage, 937 N. Rush, www.aidschicago.org
| | Chicago History Museum Out at CHM series presents “Screaming Queens and Lavender Panthers: A History of Transgender Activism” featuring activist and expert Susan Stryker. Cocktail hour 5:30 p.m., program starts 6:30 p.m., $12/$10 museum members, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., www.chicagohistory.org
| | Northwestern Memorial Foundation HOPE committee 6th Annual Egg-Stravaganza to raise money for HOPE, which supports the Women’s Program at the HIV Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 5:30-8 p.m., Perfect Pear Art Gallery, 712 N. State St., tickets at 312-926-7133, http://foundation.nmh.org/HOPEGift
| | PFLAG Woodstock Monthly meeting. 7 p.m., Congregational Unitarian Church, 221 Dean in Woodstock, pflagwoodstock@earthlink.net
| | Spin Release party for Portishead’s “Third”, 900 W. Belmont Ave., 773-327-7711, spin-nightclub.com
| | Windy City Gay Idol 2008 Ninth event of 6th annual talent search contest. 9 p.m. signup/10 p.m. start, Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St., www.windycitymediagroup.com for rules/regulations, www.myspace.com/2007windycitygayidol
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Ana Elena Puga, translater, and Mary Poole, actor: Finished From The Start and Other Plays. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Friday, May 9
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| Center on Halsted Command Presence: Images from the Leather Community. Photographs from the Leather Archives. Grand opening reception. Runs through May 31. 6-8:30 p.m., $5, 3656 N. Halsted St.
| | Eagle Buzz Kutt Crazy, free haircuts with Alan, 5015 N. Clark St.
| | Gay Liberation Network Monthly live program on Chicago Access Network TV. 6:30-6:55 p.m., cable channel 21 in Chicago, www.gayliberation.net
| | Hydrate Positively Aware party, DJ Ralphi Rosario, 3458 N. Halsted St., hydratechicago.com
| | Man’s Country Fabion, Alexander, Dustin & Paris, 5017 N. Clark St.
| | MORE for Gay Men Movie Night: Licensed to Kill. 6:30-10 p.m., $5 includes movie, discussion and light refreshments, Wright Institute, 445 E. Ohio St., 312-329-1200
| | Union Church of Hinsdale Lesbian gospel singer Marsha Stevens. 7:30 p.m., free and open to public, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, www.uchinsdale.org
| | West Suburban Gay Association Dinner as Ristorante Amalfi. 7:30 p.m., 298 Glen Ellyn Rd. in Bloomingdale, west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100, www.wsga.com
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Betty Shiflett, Patricia Ann McNair and Mahmoud Saeed: F Magazine reading. 7 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Saturday, May 10
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| Brotherhood of the Phoenix This Chicago neo-pagan order for GBT men holds Firedance: A celebration of the bright tide. Workshops 5:30-6, ritual 7:30-10 p.m., 1900 W. Fulton St., www.brotherhoodofthephoenix.org , 773-572-6600
| | Chicago Filmmakers Dyke Delicious Series 5: Invisible Women (In front of and behind the camera). Screening of Lip and Women Who Made the Movies. 7 p.m. social hour, 8 p.m. screening, $10/$8 Reeling members, 5243 N. Clark St., www.chicagofilmmakers.org
| | Chicago Lesbian Brunch Group Red White & Blue: A Reflection of the American Struggle, photography opening reception. 6-10 p.m., Coffee Pot, 2725 S. Archer Ave., http://gaypros.meetup.com/283
| | Circuit All Starts Party, featuring Foozie, Sal-E, Ruffy, Miss Ketty and more, releaser party for Cyon Flare’s single “Everybody, Everybody,” 3641 N. Halsted St., www.circuitclub.com
| | Equality Illinois To Secure, Protect and Defend: A Seminar to Educate LGBT People on the Importance of Legal Protections. Space limited. 12-5 p.m., Leather Archives and Museum, 6419 N. Greenview, RSVP by May 1 at 773-761-9200 or archives@leatherarchives.org
| | Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Proud to Run fundraising event. Raffle prizes. 7-11 p.m., Scot’s Bar, 1829 W. Montrose
| | Hydrate Andrew Christian fashio show, part of the “Music To Wear Tour”, DJ Kimberly S., 3458 N. Halsted St., hydratechicago.com
| | Jackhammer Team Steamworks benefit, for TPAN & BEHIV, Team Steamworks (for Ride For AIDS) will be selling Jell-O shots and raffle tickets, win porn, bar tabs and more, 11 p.m., 6406 N. Clark St., 773-743-5772
| | Man’s Country Fabion, Christian, Kevin & Blake, 5017 N. Clark St.
| | Rainbow Brunch Meet at Old Country Buffet. 10:30 a.m., $7.05, 701 N. Milwaukee, Vernon Hills, e-mail TashBanash@aol.com for more info
| | Spin Fish Tank... Got Girls?, $5, 10 p.m. - 3 a.m., 900 W. Belmont Ave., 773-327-7711, spin-nightclub.com
| | Wesley United Methodist Church Lesbian gospel singer Marsha Stevens. 7:30 p.m., free and open to public, 21 E. Franklin St., Naperville, www.wesleyumcnaperville.org
| | Windy City Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf Fundraiser. Food, raffle prizes and more. 5-10 p.m., Spyner’s Pub, 4623 N. Western Ave., www.wcrad.org , diving1058@yahoo.com
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| Sunday, May 11
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| Berlin Mother’s Dirty Little Secret, a hair and fetish fashion event, celebrating the opening of Spoil Me Salon, raffles for prizes, 954 W. Belmont Ave., 773-348-4975, BerlinChicago.com
| | Brando’s L Lounge: L specific themed night out for the ladies. No cover, 343 S. Dearborn, 312-339-5425
| | CellBlock Comedy open-mic for GLBTs, hosted by Mark Peurye, sign up at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m., 3702 N. Halsted St., 773-665-8064
| | Ministry Cabin Reconciling Journey—Affirming Devotional Study for GLBT Christians. 6:30 p.m., 4025-A Route 34 in Oswego, www.GLBTChristian.org
| | Music Box Special showing of Mommie Dearest, with Hell In a Handbag Prod., special appearance by The Joans, Joan Crawford look-alike contest, hosted by Dick O’Day, 2:30 p.m., 3733 N. Southport, 773-871-6604
| | PFLAG Aurora/Fox Valley Monthly meeting. 2 p.m., New England Congr. Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, 630-738-1962
| | PFLAG Glenview Monthly meeting. 2 p.m., Congregation BJBE, 901 Milwaukee, Glenview, 773-472-3079
| | Ronny’s Queer rapper duo Scream Club. Plus Actor Slash Model. $10, 8 p.m., 2101 N. California Ave., www.myspace.com/screamclub
| | Windy City Gay Naturists M2M Group Massage. BYOT. 5:30 p.m., RSVP no later than May 9 at 312-494-2654
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| Monday, May 12
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| Center on Halsted Transgender Discussion Group. 5:30 p.m., free, 3656 N. Halsted St., www.centeronhalsted.org
| | Stonewall Democrats of Illinois Spring membership meeting. State Rep. Greg Harris will give update on status of the civil union bill, and more. 6:30 p.m., Ann Sather, 909 W. Belmont, see www.illinoisstonewall.org for membership info
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| Tuesday, May 13
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| Crew Watch Cubs v. San Diego at 7:05 p.m. for your chance to win tickets to Thursday’s game against San Diego, 4804 N. Broadway, 773-784-CREW, worldsgreatestbar.com
| | Funky Buddha Lounge Outdanced with Ssion and DJ Murderbot. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 728 W. Grand Ave., www.funkybuddha.com , www.myspace.com/outdanced , RSVP at outdanced@yahoo.com
| | SAGE Coffee and Conversation. Every Tuesday. 12-3 p.m., Center on Halsted’s John Baran Senior Center, 3656 N. Halsted St., 773-472-6469
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| Wednesday, May 14
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| Columbia College Chicago 11th Annual Fashion Columbia Show. 1 p.m. matinee show, 7 p.m. evening show, 1000 S. Wabash, 312-344-6600 for tickets, www.colum.edu
| | Windy City Gay Naturists M2M Group Massage. BYOT. 2 p.m., RSVP no later than May 12 at 312-494-2654
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| Thursday, May 15
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| About Face Theatre Wonka Ball 2008: Caught on Film! GAllery 1028, 1028 N. Hooker St., 773-784-8565, www.aboutfacetheatre.com
| | Lincoln Restaurant Local comedian Jessica Halem performs stand-up. 9 p.m., 4008 N. Lincoln Ave., $10 general admission, www.thelincolnlodge.com
| | Pride Up North LGBT dining at Eng’s Asian Cuisine. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 7300 N. Western, prideupnorth@hotmail.com for more info
| | Vital Bridges The premier of “The Witness,” a movie about the experiences of a young Parisian who is diagnosed with HIV early in the epidemic. 6:30 p.m., Music Box Theater, followed by 10 p.m. party at Halsted’s, $25 for movie, $40 for movie and after party, RSVP to 312-948-2785
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Anne Laughlin: Sometimes Quickly and Kate Sweeney: The Trouble with Murder. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Friday, May 16
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| Women and Children First Bookstore Voices folk music concert. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Saturday, May 17
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| Affinity Community Services Social Justice Teach-In with Dr. Cathy Cohen and Dr. Barbara Ransby. Open to the general public. 1-5 p.m., 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level, register at www.affinity95.org or call 773-324-0377
| | Alt Q The 8th Annual LGBT music festival, Alt Q. Performers: Cris Williamson, Coyote Grace, Mekole Wells, Edward Thomas-Herrera and The Erin Waters Show. Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., tickets at www.tix.com or 773-728-6000, see www.altqfestival.com
| | Gay Liberation Network International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) event. Featured speaker: Arsham Parsi, executive director of the Toronto-based Iranian Queer Organization. 3 p.m. speak-out in plaze by Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St., followed by march through the community to Gerber Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville Ave., where a reception will be held, LGBTliberation@aol.com or call Bob at 773-878-3697
| | Great Chicago Places and Spaces Gay by Design trou of two forward-thinking buildings in Chicago’s LGBT community. And May 18. 12:30-3 p.m., advance registration required, www.greatchicagoplaces.us for info
| | Irving Park United Methodist Church Fundraising event featuring dinner, silent auction and keynote speaker Mary Lou Wallner, featured in the documentary “For the Bible Tells Me So.” 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. program, $25 advance/$30 at door, 3801 N. Keeler Ave., www.irvingparkumc.com
| | Out & Equal Chicagoland Affiliates Breakfast. 9 a.m., Lucky Platter, 514 Main in Evanston, www.outandequal.org
| | Rainbow Cafe A Social event that provides a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT adults and allies. Every third Saturday of the month. 7-9:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Chruch, 70 Sycamore Dr., Park Forest, 708-481-5339, www.uuccpf.org/cafe.htm
| | RockinPride Picnic LGBT picnic in the suburbs. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Messenger Woods on Bruce Road in Lockport. See www.myspace.com/rockinpride
| | ROTC Chicago Armed and Fabulous: The Covergurls of ROTC, a fundraising event. Special appearance by Lauren Jacobs. Open bar 8-10 p.m., performance at 9 p.m., Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St., $20, tickets at www.rotcchicago.org
| | Unitarian Universalist Community Church Rainbow Cafe. 7 p.m., 70 Sycamore Dr. in Park Forest, www.uuccpf.org
| | West Suburban Gay Association Toga party at member’s home. 8 p.m., west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100, www.wsga.com
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| Sunday, May 18
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| Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Book Club: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. 2-4 p.m., 947 Garfield in Oak Park, www.opalga.org
| | PFLAG DuPage Monthly meeting. 2 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran, 515 S. Wheaton in Wheaton
| | SAGE Film Screening and Reception: Anyone and Everyone. 3 p.m., followed by reception, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., RSVP not required, contact Serena Worthington at 773-472-6469 or sworthington@centeronhalsted.org
| | Urban Art Retreat Gardening for Gays, 1-4 p.m., free, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave., sophiebella@sbcglobal.net , www.urbanartretreat.com , www.sistersplacechicago.org
| | West Suburban Gay Association Bike Ride at Illinois/Michigan Canal. Noon, more info at west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100, www.wsga.com
| | White Light Cinema Screening of the documentary Tearoom. 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., The Nightingale, 1084 N. Milwaukee Ave., admission $7-$10 on a sliding scale, 773-381-3102, www.whitelightcinema.com
| | Windy City Gay Naturists Board meeting. 5 p.m., 312-494-2654 or wcgn60660@aol.com
| | Women and Children First Bookstore J.A. Flynn: Gumboots, Lesson Plans and Hot Rugby Nights: New Beginnings in New Zealand. 4:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Monday, May 19
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| Howard Brown A Taste for Every Palate, a food and wine tasting extravaganza. 5:30-6:30 premier sponsor reception and award ceremony, 6:30-9:30 p.m. general program, $75 standard tickets in advance, $100 at door, $150 premier sponsor tickets, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., info at www.howardbrown.org
| | PFLAG Palatine Monthly meeting. 7 p.m., Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith in Palatine, pflag-palatine.org
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| Tuesday, May 20
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| Funky Buddha Lounge Outdanced with Dandi Wind and Brilliant Pebbles. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 728 W. Grand Ave., www.funkybuddha.com , www.myspace.com/outdanced , RSVP at outdanced@yahoo.com
| | Homolatte E. Patrick Johnson and Yolanda Roth perform. 7:30 p.m., free, Big Chicks/Tweet, 5124 N. Sheridan, www.homolatte.com
| | Windy City Gay Naturists M2M Group Massage. BYOT. 2 p.m., RSVP no later than May 18 at 312-494-2654
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| Wednesday, May 21
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| Bailiwick Repertory Theatre Billy Masters in Going Out on a Limb: Confessions of a Hollywood Insider. Limited engagement through May 25. 8 p.m., 1228 W. Belmont Ave., www.billymasters.com
| | Bear Pride 2008 Woofstock. Through May 25. Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E. Walton Place, www.bearpride.org
| | Center on Halsted Film Screening: Transparent. 6-9 p.m., free, 3656 N. Halsted St., RSVP required at creid@centeronhalsted.org
| | International Mr. Leather The 30th Annual International Mr. Leather. Through May 26. Host hotel: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr., www.imrl.com for a complete list of events
| | Lambda Legal Take the Power Symposium. A panel of professionals discuss key issues around philanthropic strategies. Or May 22. 6-8 p.m., RSVP to Willard Dumas at wdumas@lambdalegal.org or 312-663-4413 ext. 329
| | Windy City Gay Naturists After Work Cocktail Party. 5:30-9 p.m., Touche, BYOT, ID, $20 fee, wear a bow tie, belt, harness or B-Day suit. RSVP 312-494-2654 or wcgn60660@aol.com
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Marda Dunsky: Pens and Swords: How the American Mainstream Media Report the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Thursday, May 22
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| 2008 HX Gay and Lesbian Travel Expo The best in LGBT travel and more. 4-8 p.m., Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., www.gaylifetravelexpo.com , 1-800-Gay-Expo
| | Center on Halsted Leather/Kink/BDSM Sexuality: Cultural Competence and Clinical Issues, an alternative sexuality conference. 9 a.m.- 5 pm., 3656 N. Halsted St., $120 registration fee, www.centeronhalsted.org , www.caras.ws , 773-472-6469 ext. 472, sogi@centeronhalsted.org
| | Stonewall Association of Illinois Straight Spouses Network. 7 p.m., DuPage Unitarian Church, 4 S. 535 Old Naperville Rd. in Naperville, www.stonewallassociation.com
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| Friday, May 23
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| DePaul University A Perfect Life, a multi-media performance featuring Tokyo-based performer and gay activist Takao Kawaguchi. 7 p.m., Student Center Atrium, 2250 N. Sheffield, http://aperfectlife.kawaguchitakao.com
| | International Deaf Leather 2009 Chicago Fundraiser. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. 5-10 p.m., $12 donation, In Find Spirits, 5420 N. Clark St., idl2009@sbcglobal.net , www.internationaldeafleather.org , www.wcrad.org , www.imrl.org
| | Radio Arte Queer Prom 2008: “Todos Me Miran,” a dance for LGBT youth and friends. Doors 6:30 p.m., dinner and program 7 p.m., $10 suggested donation, $25 minimum donation for adults, National Museum of Mexican Art, 1952 W. 19th St., homofrecuencia@radioarte.org or call 312-455-9455 ext. 203
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Nahid Rachlin: Persian Girls: A Memoir. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Saturday, May 24
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| American Veterans for Equal Rights Come out and march with us at the City of Chicago Memorial Day Parade. Post-parade BBQ. 11 a.m., call Jim at 773-752-0058 for more info
| | Clubhouse-Afrik Productions Xotik Memorial Day Party. DJ Anton and special guest DJ. 11 p.m.-5 a.m., Tokyo 21, 901 W. Weed St., $12 at door, xotikchicago@aol.com , 773-991-7962
| | Harold Washington Cultural Center Donna Summer visits The Experience for an interview, CD release celebration and autograph session. 7 p.m., $20, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Dr., tickets at 1959 E. 73rd St. or www.amusicexperience.com
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| Sunday, May 25
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| American Veterans for Equal Rights Annual Allen Schindler Remembrance Ceremony. 2 p.m., in Steger, call Jim at 773-752-0058 for info
| | Brooke Road United Methodist Church Reconciling Journey—Affirming Devotional Study for GLBT Christians. 6:30 p.m., 1404 Brooke Rd. in Rockford, GLBTChristian.org
| | International Deaf Leather 2009 Chicago Fundraiser. 12-4 p.m., $12 donation, Touche, 6412 N. Clark St., idl2009@sbcglobal.net , www.internationaldeafleather.org , www.wcrad.org , www.imrl.org
| | Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Women Like Me group for women in a heterosexual marriage, separated or divorced who are lesbian, bi or questioning. 2-4 p.m., 947 Garfield in Oak Park, www.opalga.org
| | PFLAG Oak Park Monthly meeting. 3 p.m., First United Church, 848 Lake in Oak Park, 773-472-3079
| | Urban Art Retreat Lesbian pot luck, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave., sophiebella@sbcglobal.net , www.urbanartretreat.com , www.sistersplacechicago.org
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| Tuesday, May 27
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| Be-All Transgender Conference. Through June 1. Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 E. Golf Rd. in Shaumburg, see www.be-all.org for complete info
| | Funky Buddha Lounge Outdanced with J+J+J and Mike Neues Musiker-Kollektiv. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 728 W. Grand Ave., www.funkybuddha.com , www.myspace.com/outdanced , RSVP
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| Wednesday, May 28
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| Women and Children First Bookstore Sabrina Chapadijiev, editor, and local contributors: Live Through This: On Creativity and Self-Destruction. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Thursday, May 29
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| Be-All Convention The Annual Be-All Convention. Hyatt Regency Woodfield, e-mail Dayle.Roberts@sbcglobal.net or call 847-358-3994
| | Borders Books and Music Author of “Candy Everybody Wants,” Josh Kilmer-Purcell. 7:30 p.m., 2817 N. Clark St.
| | Center on Halsted Gay and Gospel: A Pre-Gospelfest Celebration featuring E. Patrick Johnson and performances by achurch4me?/MCC and Pillar of Love Fellowship Church members. 6-9 p.m., $10, 3656 N. Halsted St.
| | Windy City Gay Idol 2008 Wild Card event of 6th annual talent search contest. 8 p.m. signup/9 p.m. start, Spin, 800 W. Belmont, www.windycitymediagroup.com for rules/regulations, www.myspace.com/2007windycitygayidol
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Sarah Levine: The Saint of Kathmandu: And Other Tales of the Sacred in Distant Lands. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Friday, May 30
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| Clubhouse & Smooth Productions Urbano Hip Hop for All! Featuring sexy Urbano dancers. DJ Anton and special guest. 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted St., $10 at door, urbanochicago@aol.com
| | MORE for Gay Men Being Out with Purpose, an experiential workshop on life purpose for gay men who desire more passoin, meaning and connection in their lives. Through May 31. 6-10 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., early registration $149, door $129, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., register at 312-645-8300
| | T’s Sean Wiggins live with Chandler on drugs. 8-10 p.m., $5 cover, 5025 N. Clark, www.seanwiggins.com
| | Women and Children First Bookstore Tim Joyce, Carl Kozlowski: Seize the Day Job: The Humor Book Al-Qaeda Kept You From Reading. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com , 773-769-9299
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| Saturday, May 31
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| Fairygodmother Foundation 6th Annual Stars & Wishes Gala. The Casino, $275 benefactor tickets, $250 patron tickets, info at www.fairygodmother.org
| | Immanuel UCC Biblical Defense Workshop for Youths to empower LGBT youths and analyze “slammer passages.” 4-6 p.m., 1500 Old Church Rd. in Streamwood
| | Live Oak Connected: A Free Saturday Series for Lesbians. This month: Family: Identifying, Participating and Creating. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., 1300 W. Belmont, space limited, 773-880-1310 ext. 87, www.liveoakchicago.com
| | Stonewall Association of Illinois Come Out and Dance Fundraiser. 7 p.m.-midnight, The Fat Bean Bistro and Coffee Bar, 4003 S. Plainfield/Naperville Rd. in Naperville, $20
| | Windy City Gay Idol 2008 Semi-finals event of 6th annual talent search contest. 3 p.m. signup/5 p.m. start, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St., www.windycitymediagroup.com for rules/regulations, www.myspace.com/2007windycitygayidol
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| Immanuel UCC Biblical Defense Workshop for Adults. Workshop analyzes “slammer passages.” 1-5 p.m., 1500 Old Church Rd. in Streamwood
| | WACT Monthly meeting. Email cherylchicago@earthlink.net for info
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| Thursday, June 5
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| American Veterans for Equal Rights Monthly meeting. 7 p.m., Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., www.aver.us
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| Friday, June 6
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| Chix Mix Productions Drag king and burlesque show by the Chicago Boi Toiz & Gurl Toiz. Doors open 9 p.m., $7 at door, $5 if you email first and last name to versageproductions@yahoo.com , Circuit Nightclub, 3641 N. Halsted St., www.chixmixproductions.com , chixmixproductions@yahoo.com
| | Equality Illinois First Friday. Sidetrack, $10 donation, 3349 N. Halsted St., www.eqil.org
| | West Suburban Gay Association Dinner at Claddagh. 8 p.m., 1702 Commons Dr. in Geneva, west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100, www.wsga.com
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| Saturday, June 7
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| Dykes Pedaling Bikes A ride down the lakefront. E-mail cat@lccp.org for more info
| | Ride for AIDS Chicago Annual two-day, 180-mile ride that leaves from Northwestern University to Williams Bay, Wisc. All contributions benefit TPAN and BEHIV. And June 8. See www.rideforaids.org
| | Vital Bridges 20th anniversary of the “WhackIt!” Croquet fundraiser. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., individual players $90, spectators $50, Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie, 312-948-2785 or www.vitalbridges.org to register
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| Sunday, June 8
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| Soulforce Historic dialogue with the leaders and families of Willow Creek Community Church. More information at www.soulforce.org
| | Urban Art Retreat Lesbian Artists Reception, 1-4 p.m., 1957 S. Spaulding Ave., sophiebella@sbcglobal.net , www.urbanartretreat.com , www.sistersplacechicago.org
| | West Suburban Gay Association Fox River Trail Bike Ride. Noon, info at west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100, www.wsga.com
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| Tuesday, June 10
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| Funky Buddha Lounge Outdanced with JoeeIrwin and Beyonda Doubt. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 728 W. Grand Ave., www.funkybuddha.com , www.myspace.com/outdanced , RSVP to outdanced@yahoo.com
| | LOGO 2nd Annual True Colors concert with Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Rosie O’Donnell and special guests. The Chicago Theatre. See www.truecolorstour.com for ticket info
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| Thursday, June 12
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| Lansky Career Consultants “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?” workshop, identifying your true career directions by Judi Lansky. 6:30-8:30 p.m., free but advance registrations required, 312-444-1500 for info and location
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| Friday, June 13
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| Windy City Gay Idol 2008 Finals event of 6th annual talent search contest. 6 p.m. signup/7 p.m. start, Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted St., www.windycitymediagroup.com for rules/regulations, www.myspace.com/2007windycitygayidol
| | Windy City Gay Naturists 12th Annual Buff Bowling. 10 p.m., Timber Lanes, BYOT, $25 before May 30 or $30 at door, RSVP 312-494-2654 or wcgn60660@aol.com
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| Saturday, June 14
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| Andersonville Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Midsommarfest. Music, dancing, entertainment. And June 15. Clark Street from Foster to Balmoral
| | American Veterans for Equal Rights Flag Day Beer Bust & BBQ Pride Month fundraiser. 3-8 p.m., $10 donation covers beer and food, Buck’s Saloon, 3439 N. Halsted St., www.averchicago.org , JamesDarby@aol.com , 773-752-0058, 773-525-1125
| | DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church Annual Pride Month Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m., 4 South 535 Old Naperville Rd., Naperville
| | West Suburban Gay Association Hawaiian Party at member’s home. 8 p.m., more info at west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100, www.wsga.com
| | Windy City Gay Chorus “Songs That Define Us” choral concert with Windy City Gay Chorus, Unisn: Windy City Lesbian & Gay Singers & Aria: Windy City Women’s Ensemble. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., www.windycitysings.org , info@windycitysings.org at 773-404-9242 for info and location
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| Monday, June 16
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| Northalsted Area Merchants Association Annual Halsted Tastes Better event. TV chefs Stee McDonagh and Dan Smith (The Hearty Boys) will emcee and perform two cooking demostrations. Features food samplings from area’s fine restaurants. 6-9 p.m., corner of Aldine and Halsted, $25 per person in advance at www.northalsted.com , $30 at door
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| Wednesday, June 18
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| Windy City Gay Naturists Club Night at Touche. 7:30 p.m., BYOT, RSVP 312-494-2654 or wcgn60660@aol.com
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| Thursday, June 19
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| Chicago House Birdhouse Art Auction & Cocktail Party, “Home Tweet Home.” See www.chicagohouse.org or call 773-248-5200 ext. 304 for more info
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| Saturday, June 21
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| West Suburban Gay Association Cantigny Park Summer Concert: Cinema Classics. 8 p.m., Cantigny War Museum, 1 S. 151 Winfield Rd. in Wheaton, $15, more info at west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100, www.wsga.com
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| Monday, June 23
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| City of Chicago 6th Annual City of Chicago Salute to LGBT Veterans. Noon, Daley Plaza, www.averchicago.org , JamesDarby@aol.com , 773-752-0058, 312-744-7911
| | Equaility Illinois and Season of Concern Big Wigs Live!, a benefit for EQIL and SOC, starring Tajma Hall, Regine Phillips, Circuit Mom, Patricia Roberts. 7:30 p.m., tickets and packages start at $30, Vic Theater, 3145 N. Sheffield, tickets at www.ticketmaster.com
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| Tuesday, June 24
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| Windy City Media Group Annual 30 Under 30 Awards. 6-7:30 p.m., Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., www.windycitymediagroup.com
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| Wednesday, June 25
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| Chicago Park District and Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Outdoor movie in the park: “Hairspray.” 8:30 p.m. (sundown), Hollywood Beach, 5600 North on the lakefront, free, www.edgewater.org , info@edgewater.org , 773-561-6000
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| Thursday, June 26
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| Lansky Career Consultants Workshop: “Managing Your Gay/Lesbian Identity at Work.” 6:30-8:30 p.m., free but advance registration required, 312-444-1500 for info
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| Friday, June 27
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| Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus Cream Puffs: The Creamy Pride Musical Revue. Packed with CGMC favorites, including sneak peek at songs they will sing at Miami’s International GALA Chorus Festival. Two shows! And June 28. 8 p.m. both days, Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport, see www.cgmc.org
| | Chix Mix Productions Party featuring L Word’s God-des N She.” $30 at door, $20 advance pre-paid at www.chixmixproductions.com , Circuit Night Club, 3641 N. Halsted St., chixmixproductions@yahoo.com
| | Test Positive Aware Network Anniversary Party. 6-8 p.m., 3439 N. Halsted, www.tpan.org , r.lindsay@tpan.org , 773-989-9400
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| Saturday, June 28
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| Chicago Pride Fest 6th Annual Pride Fest, with live music, arts & crafts, food and more. Disco legend Martha Wash and ‘80s teen pop legend Tiffany. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., $5 gate donation, Waveland & Halsted, www.chicagoevents.com
| | Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago 27th Annual Proud to Run, a 5K/10K Run & two-mile fun walk that celebrates gay and lesbian pride. 8:04 a.m., Montrose Ave., east of Lake Shore Dr., just north of Montrose Harbor, $30 for run, $25 for walk, registration at www.signmeup.com/59364
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| Sunday, June 29
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| 39th Annual Pride Parade Annual Pride Parade coordinated by PRIDEChicago starts at Halsted/Belmont corner, proceeding North on Halsted, then South on Broadway, then East on Diversey to Cannon Drive. Parade steps off at noon, contact PRIDECHicago at PrideChgo@aol.com or 773-348-8243 for more info, see www.chicagoPrideCalendar.org
| | The Razors Chicago’s Gay Guy Triathlon Team presents “Outreach” bike ride event, a 30-mile ride North through Evanston and Wilmette. 7:45 a.m. start at totem pole at Addison & Lake Shore Dr., followed by brunch, www.chicagorazors.com , chicagorazors@yahoo.com for info
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| Wednesday, July 2
| | Chicago Windy City Black Pride Through July 7. Host hotel: Palmer House Hilton. Events include pride parties throughout city and more. See www.chiblackpride.com , call 773-991-7962
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| Thursday, July 3
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| Chicago Windy City Black Pride Official Welcome Party with DJ Lil’ John and DJ Unknown (NYC). 10 p.m.- 4 a.m., Ruby, 151 W. Ohio St., www.chiblackpride.com
| | Windy City Black Pride Through July 6. Host hotel: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Events throughout week include workshops, youth events, vendor fair, poetry slam and more. See www.windycityblackpride.org .
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| Friday, July 4
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| Chicago Windy City Black Pride Urbano Blatini Pride featuring DJ Gavin T and more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted St., www.chiblackpride.com
| | Equality Illinois Barbeque. 1-4 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St., www.eqil.org
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| Saturday, July 5
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| Chicago Windy City Black Pride The 1st Annual Men’s Black Party with DJs Craig Loftis, Anton and Kenae. 10 p.m.- 3 a.m., Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., www.chiblackpride.com
| | Chicago Windy City Black Pride Xotik VIP after party featuring DJ Corey. 11 p.m.- 5 a.m., Tokyo 21, 901 W. Weed St., www.chiblackpride.com
| | Dykes Pedaling Bikes A ride down the lakefront. E-mail cat@lccp.org for more info
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| Sunday, July 6
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| Chicago Windy City Black Pride OTDL Pride Reunion with DJs Anton and Kenae. 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Club 720, 720 N. Wells St., www.chiblackpride.com
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| Monday, July 7
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| Chicago Windy City Black Pride Pride Forever closing party hosted by Mz. Ruff ‘N’ Stuff, DJ Stoney. 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted St., www.chiblackpride.com
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| Saturday, July 19
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| Human Rights Campaign Summer Chic 2008 HRC Chicago Gala. Hyatt Regency Chicago, e-mail chicagohrcgala2008@gmail.com , see www.chicago-summerchic.com for more info
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| Thursday, July 31
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| LAGBAC 4th Annual Lawyers for Diversity. More info at info@lagbac.org
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| Friday, Aug. 1
| | Equality Illinois First Friday. Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St., www.eqil.org
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| Thursday, Aug. 7
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| Chicago Theatre Melissa Etheridge in concert. And Aug. 8. 8 p.m., 175 State St., tickets at Chicago Theater box office or Ticketmaster.com, 312-559-1212
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| Saturday, Aug. 9
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| Northalsted Area Merchants Association Market Days. And Aug. 10. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., on Halsted from Belmont to Addision, more info at www.chicagoevents.com
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| Saturday, Sept. 13
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| Test Positive Aware Network Aware Affair: Superheroes gala. Tickets are $200-$300, MCA Loft, see www.tpan.com
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| Monday, Oct. 27
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| Steppenwolf A Sandra Bernhard Halloween. Two performances. Part of Steppenwolf’s Traffic Series. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $60 for 7 p.m. and $50 for 9:30 p.m., Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., 312-335-1650, www.steppenwolf.org |
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