| THURSDAY SPECIALS |
|  | | Crew Bar and Grll
Bottomless Chips n' Salsa $2.50 All draft beer $3.50 (except high ABV) |
| |  | | Dick's R U Crazee
Free Pool |
| |  | | Mary's Attic
$3.50 pints of all Mary's home brew drafts |
| |  | | Club Krave
Let it Out $2.50 Domestic Bottles $4 you-call-it top shelf $10 wine bottles |
| |  | | The Glenwood
Q&A Trivia at 8:30pm with KWizmaster Kirk
Tullamore Dew whiskey specials |
| |  | | Maneuvers
$1.50 Bottles $6 Buckets $3 Bombs |
| |  | | DS Tequila Company
Taco Night: $9.99 / $12.99 All you can Eat Tacos after 5pm |
| |  | | Cellblock
THIRSTY THURSDAY $2 Wells & Pints - all other drinks $3 |
| |  | | Charlie's
$3 top shelf drinks and beer, 80s flashback night |
| |  | | Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
Boystown's only Industry Night |
| |  | | Innexile
BLUE MOON PINTS WITH A SLICE OF ORANGE - $3.00 |
| |  | | Progress Bar
Carnal Carnival- Enjoy our unique and sexy games set up all over the bar and some of the hottest eye candy around. |
| |  | | The Closet
Karaoke w/ Karyn 9:30-1:30 - $3.50 Pints of Miller Lite $3.50 Shock Tops |
| |  | | Center on Halsted
Queer Tango - Level 1 & 2 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| |  | | Club Escape
$10 pitcher specials |
| |  | | Estelle's
$5 2 Chi-Style Dogs With Fries $4 Absolut Cocktails $4 Featured Drafts |
| |  | | Scarlet Bar
Frat Night
DJ LiL Mikey
$5 Mini Long Island Iced Tea Pitchers
$5 40oz. Miller Lite Bottles
$5 24 oz. Corona Bottles |
| |  | | Spyners Pub
$2 PBR |
| |  | | Baton Show Lounge
Shows at 8:30pm, 10:30pm and 12:30am. |
| |  | | Sidetrack
Your favorite Sidetrack Party Videos until 2am
Comedy videos the 1st Thursday of the month 8pm-midnight |
| |  | | Shakers On Clark (Formerly 3160)
$3 Fireball shots, $2 Miller Lite Bottles |
| |  | | Phoenix Bar (Hunter's)
Hot Go-Go Dancers $4 Bacardi $4 Patron |
| |  | | Hamburger Mary's
Thursty Thursdays - $1 off pints of all Mary's home brew pints.. all day! |
| |  | | The SoFo Tap
$1 Jello Shots |
| |  | | Big Chicks
Bear Den: Weekly bear night, 9pm-2am
$3 Miller Lite pints, $4 Blue Moon and other brews, $5 Jack Daniels cocktails |
| |  | | Atmosphere
Guy's Night * Male Dancers @10pm * $5 Bombs and shots |
| |  | | The Call
$5.50 Absolut Cocktails |
| |  | | Bobby Love's
$3 Domestics $5 Jameson $5 Jagers |
| |  | | Scot's
$4.50 drafts |
| |  | | Farraguts on Clark
$3 well, mixed cocktails, shots |
| |  | | Davenport's Piano Bar Cabaret
Thursday trio with $2.50 Miller Lites |
| |  | | Broadway Youth Center
6PM-8PM: Positive, a support group for HIV+ youth, ages 16-24. |
| |  | | Berlin
Stardust: Featuring rotating special programs with live acts, DJs, hosts, & guests every week.
Hosted By: Scott Cramer & Kater Jayne
1st Thu.: LQQKS. Featuring special LQQKS, and performances, with Resident DJ [X]P & guest host Lucy Stoole.
$3 Berlin B |
| |  | | Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Half priced martinis and $5 mojitos |
| |  | | Roscoe's
$12 Absolut Long Island Pitchers
$12 Jack Daniel's Honey Lynchburg Lemonade Pitchers
$5 Jack Daniel's Honey Shots
$2.50 Miller Lite Drafts |
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| Thursday, Oct 18Spirit Day A day of speaking out against LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. 12:00am - 11:45pm Online http://www.glaad.org/spiritday
| | Eve Ewing, author Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago's South Side Poet and author releases her nonfiction book with a launch party. The book covers the 2013 closing of 53 Bronzeville schools and its aftermath. 5:00pm - 7:00pm Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 West Carroll Ave., Chicago http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghosts-in-the-schoolyard-by-eve-l-ewing-official-launch-party-tickets-47783435542
| | Art for Life Chicago Benefit Auction Save the date. Juried live and silent auction of 80 pieces of contemporary art, including painting, photography, sculpture and other 3D media by biggest names in contemporary art. Benefits those living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. Tickets $100.00 6:00pm - 10:00pm Venue West, , 221 N. Paulina St. 312-644-6412 http://www.diffachicago.org
| | DIFFA/Chicago's upcoming Art For Life Chicago Juried art auction and exhibition. Painting, photography, sculpture, other 3D media, live and silent auctions, ranging in price from $50 to $5,000. 6:00pm Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St. http://artforlifechicago.org.
| | The LGBTQ Movement: Then and Now Out@COMCAST and Out@NBCUNIVERSAL, with Out & Equal Chicagoland, present panel LGBTQ movement history in Chicago moderated by NBC5's Chris Hush and including Tracy Baim, publisher Chicago Reader newspaper and founder Windy City Times, Bernadette Smith CEO of Equality Institute and co-chair of Out & Equal Chicagoland, and Daniel Hernandez attorney at Walczak Hernandez, P.C. Light refreshments. Register online. 6:45pm - 8:00pm 455 Cityfront Plaza Drive NBC Studio Chicago http://www.eventbrite.com/register?orderid=fe780baac4e711e8aac70ebb4d565974&client_token=d76a420527b64016ac5b0f9276c15b97&eid=50653099785
| | Jill Soloway Discussing forthcoming memoir She Wants It: Desire, Power, and Toppling the Patriarchy. Guests Hannah Gadsby, Pidgeon Pagonus, Precious Brady Davis, Faith Soloway, Elaine Soloway 7:00pm Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago http://jillsolowaychicago.brownpapertickets.com/
| | The WOMB Open Mic Nite Open mic poetry event. Affinity Community Services is a social justice organization serving the needs of the Black LGBTQ community of Chicago with a particular focus on Black women.
7:00pm Affinity Community Services 2850 S. Wabash Ave. #108 Chicago http://affinity95.org
| | It's Only a Play By Terrence McNally Comedy set behind the scenes of a Broadway, celebrities pouring in and insiders upstairs in the bedroom await the reviews. Regular run through Nov. 11 8:00pm The Broadway, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway 866-811-4111 http://www.pridefilmsandplays.com
| | Marin Alsop Out conductor with concerts part of public programs, A Time for Reflection-A Message of Peace, organized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the World War I Armistice on November 11, 1918. Oct. 18, 19 and 20 8:00pm Chicago Symphony Center (Orchestra Hall) 220 S Michigan Ave Chicago http://cso.org
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Friday, Oct 19Pride Action Tank's 3rd Anniversary Fundraiser Dream It. Speak It. Do It. Pride Action Tank launched three years ago as a project of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago sing a collaborative model for improving outcomes and opportunities for LGBTQ+ communities and other marginalized groups. Thair, the lead singer of Chicago alternative band Astro Samurai performing. RSVP at link.
8:00am - 9:30am Clark-Hill PLC, 130 East Randolph, Suite 3900 http://events.aidschicago.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=7234
| | Orlando Traveling Memorial Art installation created by Pulse Nightclub shooting survivors, first responders and family members, The Orlando Traveling Memorial (OTM), will make its first stop here. Through Nov. 23 12:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Orlando-Traveling-Memorial-to-debut-at-Center-on-Halsted/64350.html
| | The Chicago International Film Festival Many LGBTQ films, star-studded premieres. Presented by Cinema/Chicago. Through Oct. 21. 12:00pm AMC River East 21 Theater 322 E Illinois Ave Chicago http://ChicagoFilmFestival.com
| | Marin Alsop Out conductor with concerts part of public programs, A Time for Reflection-A Message of Peace, organized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the World War I Armistice on November 11, 1918. Oct. 18, 19 and 20 1:30pm Chicago Symphony Center (Orchestra Hall) 220 S Michigan Ave Chicago http://cso.org
| | The Sip online show Live show every Friday night, three gay men from diverse occupations and life journeys discuss everything from world headline news to pop culture from a Black LGBTQ perspective. 6:00pm - 7:00pm On line http://goo.gl/pL7wWA
| | Moonlight screening Part of LGBT History Month 6:30pm Oak Park Public Library Maze Branch, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park
| | BTQ Book Group Meet at the library each third Friday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Gerber Hart Library and Archives 6500 N Clark St Chicago http://www.gerberhart.org
| | Recycled Art Sale Benefit opening event All the proceeds advance The Art Center's mission ensuring all members of the community have access to the arts. VIP preview 6 p.m. Open to the public Oct. 20-29. 7:00pm The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd Highland Park 847-432-1888 Tickets: http://TheArtCenterHP.org
| | Isaac Mizrahi: Moderate to Severe Actor/fashion designer/singer Isaac Mizrah will perform classics from Charles Aznavour, Blondie and Cole Porter, joined by his band of jazz musicians, led by Ben Waltzer. 7:30pm City Winery Chicago 1200 W Randolph St Chicago http://citywinery.com/chicago
| | Gypsy, A Musical Fable Stars E. Faye Butler as Rose, Broadway's legendary "stage mother" who raises her daughters to assume the heights in the world of show business. Through Nov. 25. $20 - $66 8:00pm The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. 773.777.9884 http://PorchlightMusicTheatre.org
| | Happy Underground's Secret Origins: An Improvised Superhero Event After sold-out performances in 2017 and festival appearances in New York and Chicago, Secret Origins returns. Audiences create new and fantastic heroes and villains with the help of Chicago's improvisers, culminating in an epic showdown in the final week of Oct. 26. $10
10:00pm 3914 N. Clark St. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/secret-origins-an-improvised-superhero-origin-event-tickets-49881639326
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Saturday, Oct 202nd annual TransTech Summit Second annual TransTech Summit will include workshops in web/app technology, media technology, design technology, and business technology. Lunch provided. Keynote speaker Angelica Ross, founder of TransTech and actress on the FX hit TV Series Pose. Early registration $25-$50. Lunch provided. info@transtechsocial.org.
8:30am - 8:30pm 600 W Chicago Ave Tickets: http://www.universe.com/events/transtech-summit-2018-chicago-tickets-R7DVPK
| | Goodman Theatre's costume sale More than 100 handmade items by the Goodman's costume shop artisans, from couture gowns to fashionable headwear, priced from $1 9:00am - 2:00pm Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St Chicago http://www.goodmantheatre.org
| | Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl Hosted by Miss Foozie presented by A Dog's Best Friend and Northalsted. Pre-Halloween dog party and walk Halsted between Belmont to Cornelia visiting participating businesses. Raffle, gift bag, treats. After party at Lark. $5 per dog 10:00am - 12:00pm The Leigh Gallery 3306 N Halsted Chicago
| | Memorial gathering for Arthur Gursch Gursch, who died June 22, was a member of Gay Liberation Network, formerly Chicago Anti-Bashing Network, participated in the senior program at the Center on Halsted, and other groups including the Stonewall riots, both in Chicago and New York. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn St. http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/PASSAGES-Activist-Arthur-Gursch-dies-at-72/63423.html
| | HallowWig party Show up in a new do and get Wiggy with the guys from Stonewall Sports - Chicago. Prizes awarded for Best Styling, Best Group Wig, Highest Hair. Bring multiple hair to wear and play games with Dixie Lynn Cartwright. 3:00pm - 8:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago http://www.facebook.com/events/1698655620260885/
| | Raise a Fist. Take a Knee October 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of John Carlos' Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Fifty years later, many African American athletes put their privilege at risk to call attention to the treatment of African Americans. 4:00pm - 5:30pm Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S. King Dr. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/raise-a-fist-take-a-knee-a-discussion-with-john-carlos-tickets-50327682453
| | 50th anniversary of Black Power Salute at 1968 Olympics John Carlos and Tommy Smith used their status to call attention to America's pervasive racism. Discussion hosted by Friends of Track and Field, moderated by WBEZ's Natalie Moore 4:00pm - 5:30pm Parkway Ballroom, 4445 S. King Dr. Tickets: http://Raiseafisttakeaknee.eventbrite.com
| | "Documents: Art, AIDS & Activism in Chicago" Visual AIDS in Chicago, presented with Queer, Ill + OKAY. Free with RSVP 4:00pm - 6:00pm , http://www.eventbrite.com/e/visual-aids-queer-ill-okay-present-documents-art-aids-activism-in-chicago-tickets-48927322940
| | "Documents: Art, AIDS & Activism in Chicago" Visual AIDS in Chicago, presented with Queer, Ill + OKAY. Free with RSVP 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pride Arts Center, 4147 N. Broadway http://www.eventbrite.com/e/visual-aids-queer-ill-okay-present-documents-art-aids-activism-in-chicago-tickets-48927322940
| | Arts in the Dark Arts in the Dark, the magical nighttime Halloween procession filled with costumes, spectacle, music, dance and more. 90+ contingents from theater, film arts, museums. 6:00pm - 8:00pm State St., traveling south from Lake St. to Van Buren St.
| | Big Orange Ball Howard Brown Health's fourth annual kick-off to the Halloween season with dancing, beats by local DJs, full bar, light bites, tons of spooky surprises. Early bird price $125. 8:00pm - 12:00pm Park West Chicago 322 W Armitage Ave Chicago http://aesbid.com/ELP/HBHBOB18?utm_source=General+News&utm_campaign=8f086926a7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_24_03_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_caabf9aaaf-8f086926a7-150495961
| | Uncovered: Aretha Franklin Respect to the Queen Music and dance tribute to Aretha Franklin. Franklin recorded an array of music styles including blues, folk, jazz, soul, pop, and spirituals. Dance party directly following the concert.
8:00pm Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N Lincoln Ave Chicago http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2018/10-20-2018-uncovered-aretha-franklin/
| | Marin Alsop Out conductor with concerts part of public programs, A Time for Reflection-A Message of Peace, organized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the World War I Armistice on November 11, 1918. Oct. 18, 19 and 20 8:00pm Chicago Symphony Center (Orchestra Hall) 220 S Michigan Ave Chicago http://cso.org
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Sunday, Oct 21
Monday, Oct 22
Tuesday, Oct 23
Wednesday, Oct 24Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
| | Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
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Thursday, Oct 25ChiTown Squares Halloween Dance With Arlene Kaspik. Our annual Halloween dance will take place at the Thursday workshop! Dress up in your creative costume for prizes. Warm up with Kate Reed 7-7:30. 7:30pm - 9:30pm Ebenezer Lutheran Church 1650 W Foster Chicago http://www.chitownsquares.org.
| | Barb Jungr and John McDaniel McDaniel was the music director on The Rosie O'Donnell
Show during its entire run. British singer Jungr has been making music of all kinds since the '70s in London. $25 8:00pm Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret 1383 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago 773-278-1830 http://tinyurl.com/ycfhhqum
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Friday, Oct 26Trans/Gender Affirming Name Change Mobilization Hosted by Transformative Justice Law Project. olunteers will assist Cook County residents with filling out the documents required for a name change. Last Friday of every month in room 1202. 9:00am - 3:00am Daley Center Plaza 50 W Washington St Chicago http://www.facebook.com/transformativejusticelawproject/
| | Orlando Traveling Memorial Art installation created by Pulse Nightclub shooting survivors, first responders and family members, The Orlando Traveling Memorial (OTM), will make its first stop here. Through Nov. 23 12:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Orlando-Traveling-Memorial-to-debut-at-Center-on-Halsted/64350.html
| | Slo 'Mo Party's "The Coven Classic" A night of women, nonbinary & trans powered magic hosted by Kristen Kaza & Jen Delos Reyes. Benefits Chicago Volunteer. Treats on the patio sold by queer women and tarot services. Prizes for most supreme witch. Wheelchair accessible, gender neutral restrooms. $20 2:00pm Sleeping Village, Avondale http://sleeping-village.com/calendar/slo-mo-party-the-coven-classic/
| | SexuWellness For women and TGNC individuals, a wide variety of sexual and reproductive health-related services like chest/breast exams, mammogram referrals, pap tests including HPV screening and pelvic exams, STI testing, birth control prescription, IUD placements. Fourth Friday of every month. whs@howardbrown.org 5:00pm - 8:00pm Howard Brown, 6500 N. Clark, Chicago 773-572-8359 http://howardbrown.org/womens-health/
| | Elton John tour Save the date. More information to come. 8:00pm United Center 1901 W Madison Ave Chicago http://www.unitedcenterchicagotickets.com/?ppcsrc=bing
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Saturday, Oct 27Halloween Weekend in Andersonville 100+ locations for trick-or-treat plus the Andersonville Sweetish Stroll 10:00am Start Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, 5217 N Clark http://www.andersonville.org/halloween-in-andersonville/
| | Self-defense class for LGBTQs Last of two clasees for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a 90-minute self-defense class taught by IMPACT Chicago, to help empower LGBTQ community members to respond tointerpersonal violence. 11:00am - 1:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago http://www.facebook.com/events/1106911946126486/
| | S.O.S. Ball and Panel Discussion: "Respect for Equality" Discussion about the values, norms, and potential of the Black and Brown community, how in gaining support for LGBT rights a social, economic, and political equality can be built. Hosted by Chicago State University Student Government Association, In Demand Entertainment, and the Overall Icon House of Infiniti. 5:00pm Chicago State University in the Student Union building in the Rotunda http://www.facebook.com/events/1877036059271885/?ti=icl.
| | UnMasked, a Masuerade Affair, HRC Chicago Gala and Auction Indivisible Aurora will receive the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Chicago Community Leadership Award. VIP reception, a large silent and live auction followed by a Black Tie optional dinner. 6:00pm Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Tickets: http://HRCChicago.org/gala
| | Elton John Tour Save the date. More information to come. 8:00pm United Center 1901 W Madison Ave Chicago Tickets: http://www.unitedcenterchicagotickets.com/event/3404001?ppcsrc=bing
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Sunday, Oct 28
Tuesday, Oct 30
Wednesday, Oct 3122nd Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade & Costume Contest Costume Contest has $4,000 in cash & prizes in four categories: Theme, Group, Drag & Scary. Featuring a panel of drag queen judges and spectator Instagram hashtag voting! Winners Ceremony presented by Circuit Mom. Halsted St from Belmont Ave to Brompton Ave.
Kick Off: X:XX pm at Halsted & Belmont 7:30pm Kick Off at Halsted & Belmont and go to Brompton Ave. http://HauntedHalsted.com
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Thursday, Nov 1American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers dedicated to full and equal rights and equitable treatment. This monthly meeting supports the chapters work in outreach and visibility for LGBTQ veterans year round. On Facebook, see AVER Chicago Chapter. 7:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago
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Friday, Nov 2
Saturday, Nov 3The Rugby Weekend World-class international rugby by USA Rugby and TLA Worldwide (TLA), along with host city partners Chicago Sports Commission (CSC) and Soldier Field. USA Women's Eagles open against the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup Champion Black Ferns. 1:00pm Soldier Field 1410 Museum Campus Dr Chicago http://TheRugbyWeekend.com
| | Gypsy, A Musical Fable Stars E. Faye Butler as Rose, Broadway's legendary "stage mother" who raises her daughters to assume the heights in the world of show business. Through Nov. 25. $20 - $66 4:30pm The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. 773.777.9884 http://PorchlightMusicTheatre.org
| | Gypsy, A Musical Fable Stars E. Faye Butler as Rose, Broadway's legendary "stage mother" who raises her daughters to assume the heights in the world of show business. Through Nov. 25. $20 - $66 8:00pm The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. 773.777.9884 http://PorchlightMusicTheatre.org
| | Black Gold: A Casino Night with Affinity Community Services Affinity's casino night fundraiser supports programming of Affinity Community Services. $50-$100. Additional VIP reception 7-8 p.m. re-quires a special ticket purchase. 8:00pm - 11:00pm Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center at 4859 S Wabash Ave 773-324-0377 http://affinity95.org
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Tuesday, Nov 6OUTspoken monthly storytelling evening OUTspoken occurs on the first Tuesday of every month, new storytellers, stories from the perspective of LGBTQ persons Doors 6pm 7:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago
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Wednesday, Nov 7Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
| | Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
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Thursday, Nov 8SAGE Table Yearly national event with local tables. Sit down to a meal with other LGBT people and allies of all ages for a transformative conversation about aging in the LGBT community.
6:00pm Various locations http://www.sagetable.org
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Friday, Nov 9
Saturday, Nov 10PFLAG conference, The Power of Positivity PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois hosts full day PFLAG Conference with keynote Gearah Goldstein, founder of The Gender Cool Project. Also talks on Advocacy & Policy: How to Create Change, Impactful Public Speaking, Creating Thriving Chapters 8:00am - 4:00pm Southminster Presbyterian Church 916 E. Central Road Arlington Heights http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-positivity-time-to-thrive-tickets-50202326510
| | The City that Werqs A History of Chicago's Drag Revolutionaries Chicago's diverse drag culture, anarchists and vaudeville queens at the Dil Pickle Club, the legendary Finnie's Balls, the racially integrated club scenes of the 1960's, the rise of the Miss Continental competition in the 1980's. (Drag Show follows at Jackhammer.) 6:30pm - 9:30pm Gerber Hart Library and Archives 6500 N Clark St Chicago http://www.gerberhart.org/events/the-city-that-werqs-opening
| | Iolanta Tchaikovsky, whose soaring music graces so many ballets, wrote magnificent tunes for the opera. Performed in the original Russian through Nov. 18 7:30pm Chicago Opera Theater at The Studebaker Theater http://ChicagoOperaTheater.org
| | Drag Show Following Gerber Hart's opening of The City that Werqs, A History of Chicago's Drag Revolutionaries exhibit. Opening and drag show $20
Drag show only: $10 (cover paid at door of Jackhammer) 9:00pm Jackhammer 6406 N Clark St Chicago http://db2.windycitymediagroup.com/webup/000_CAL_INSERT.php
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Monday, Nov 12
Wednesday, Nov 14Rise Up, A Celebration of Resilience Evening in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience and Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. Performance and communion honoring those who's lives were taken, rejoice in the resilience of Trans, Gender Non-Conforming Youth, build community, and raise funds. 6:00pm - 9:00pm Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W Belmont Ave http://www.facebook.com/events/2034733413253511/?active_tab=about
| | Youth Empowerment Performance Project hosts Rise Up In recognition of the Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience and Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, through performance and communion, those whose lives have been taken and the resilience of Trans youth will be honored. See "Rise Up- A Celebration of Resilience" on Facebook. 6:00pm - 9:00pm Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave
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Thursday, Nov 15The WOMB Open Mic Nite Open mic poetry event. Affinity Community Services is a social justice organization serving the needs of the Black LGBTQ community of Chicago with a particular focus on Black women.
7:00pm Affinity Community Services 2850 S. Wabash Ave. #108 Chicago http://affinity95.org
| | Indigo Girl Amy Ray Amy and her band with rootsy new solo album, Holler. Original music inspired by traditional country, Southern rock, mountain music, gospel and bluegrass. Amythyst Kiah will open. $26 member; $28 general public
9:00pm Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N Lincoln Ave Chicago 773-728-6000 Tickets: http://www.oldtownschool.org
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Friday, Nov 16
Saturday, Nov 17
Friday, Nov 23Trans/Gender Affirming Name Change Mobilization Hosted by Transformative Justice Law Project. olunteers will assist Cook County residents with filling out the documents required for a name change. Last Friday of every month in room 1202. 9:00am - 3:00am Daley Center Plaza 50 W Washington St Chicago http://www.facebook.com/transformativejusticelawproject/
| | SexuWellness For women and TGNC individuals, a wide variety of sexual and reproductive health-related services like chest/breast exams, mammogram referrals, pap tests including HPV screening and pelvic exams, STI testing, birth control prescription, IUD placements. Fourth Friday of every month. whs@howardbrown.org 5:00pm - 8:00pm Howard Brown, 6500 N. Clark, Chicago 773-572-8359 http://howardbrown.org/womens-health/
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Wednesday, Nov 28
Friday, Nov 30Twelve Chicago-based LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations perform together 35th Anniversary Holiday Hullabaloo with Chicago Gay Men's Chorus About Face Theatre, Allegrezza, Artemis Singers, Chicago Pride Guard, Chicago Spirit Brigade, Chicago Tap Theatre, GayCo, Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles, Lakeview Orchestra, Pride Films & Plays, and Windy City Gay Choru 8:00pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Dr Chicago http://cgmc.org/holiday
| | Jane Lynch, A Swingin' Little Christmas Golden Globe- and two-time Emmy-winning out lesbian actress Jane Lynch ("Glee") on stage with actress Kate Flannery ("The Office")First show 7:00.
$55/$65/$70/$75 10:00pm City Winery Chicago 1200 W Randolph St Chicago http://www.citywinery.com/
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Saturday, Dec 1Twelve Chicago-based LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations perform together 35th Anniversary Holiday Hullabaloo with Chicago Gay Men's Chorus About Face Theatre, Allegrezza, Artemis Singers, Chicago Pride Guard, Chicago Spirit Brigade, Chicago Tap Theatre, GayCo, Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles, Lakeview Orchestra, Pride Films & Plays, and Windy City Gay Choru 8:00pm North Shore Center for the Performing Arts 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077 http://cgmc.org/holiday
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Sunday, Dec 2She100 Brunch Presentation Meeting & Social Collectively increase the power of queer women in the LGBTQ community by combining our resources to fund and support organizations that empower our community. Time:TBA TBD http://www.she100.org
| | Twelve Chicago-based LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations perform together 35th Anniversary Holiday Hullabaloo with Chicago Gay Men's Chorus About Face Theatre, Allegrezza, Artemis Singers, Chicago Pride Guard, Chicago Spirit Brigade, Chicago Tap Theatre, GayCo, Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles, Lakeview Orchestra, Pride Films & Plays, and Windy City Gay Choru 7:00pm , http://cgmc.org/holiday
| | Twelve Chicago-based LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations perform together 35th Anniversary Holiday Hullabaloo with Chicago Gay Men's Chorus About Face Theatre, Allegrezza, Artemis Singers, Chicago Pride Guard, Chicago Spirit Brigade, Chicago Tap Theatre, GayCo, Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles, Lakeview Orchestra, Pride Films & Plays, and Windy City Gay Choru 7:00pm Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655 http://cgmc.org/holiday
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Tuesday, Dec 4
Wednesday, Dec 5Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
| | Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
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Thursday, Dec 6American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers dedicated to full and equal rights and equitable treatment. This monthly meeting supports the chapters work in outreach and visibility for LGBTQ veterans year round. On Facebook, see AVER Chicago Chapter. 7:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago
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Thursday, Dec 20The WOMB Open Mic Nite Open mic poetry event. Affinity Community Services is a social justice organization serving the needs of the Black LGBTQ community of Chicago with a particular focus on Black women.
7:00pm Affinity Community Services 2850 S. Wabash Ave. #108 Chicago http://affinity95.org
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Friday, Dec 21
Sunday, Dec 23Into the Woods Music Theater Works formerly Light Opera Works presents
with full original orchestrations. Through Dec. 31. $34. Ages 25 and younger half price 2:00pm Cahn Auditorium Northwestern University 600 Emerson St Evanston, IL 60208 http://www.MusicTheaterWorks.com
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Friday, Dec 28Trans/Gender Affirming Name Change Mobilization Hosted by Transformative Justice Law Project. olunteers will assist Cook County residents with filling out the documents required for a name change. Last Friday of every month in room 1202. 9:00am - 3:00am Daley Center Plaza 50 W Washington St Chicago http://www.facebook.com/transformativejusticelawproject/
| | SexuWellness For women and TGNC individuals, a wide variety of sexual and reproductive health-related services like chest/breast exams, mammogram referrals, pap tests including HPV screening and pelvic exams, STI testing, birth control prescription, IUD placements. Fourth Friday of every month. whs@howardbrown.org 5:00pm - 8:00pm Howard Brown, 6500 N. Clark, Chicago 773-572-8359 http://howardbrown.org/womens-health/
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Tuesday, Jan 1OUTspoken monthly storytelling evening OUTspoken occurs on the first Tuesday of every month, new storytellers, stories from the perspective of LGBTQ persons Doors 6pm 7:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago
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Wednesday, Jan 2Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
| | Chicago 00: The 1968 DNC Protests exhibit ongoing Exploring a watershed moment in U.S. politics-the 50th anniversary of the convention protests-with the new virtual-reality experience. From photographs and documents from the Chicago History Museum's archives to the site of the demonstrations. David Farber, Ph.D., narrates the 14-minute VR tour that can be viewed through YouTube; the Chrome browser; or with Google Cardboard VR glasses.
12:00pm Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Chicago http://chicago00.org/experiences.html#dnc.
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Thursday, Jan 3American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers dedicated to full and equal rights and equitable treatment. This monthly meeting supports the chapters work in outreach and visibility for LGBTQ veterans year round. On Facebook, see AVER Chicago Chapter. 7:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago
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Friday, Jan 11
Tuesday, Feb 5OUTspoken monthly storytelling evening OUTspoken occurs on the first Tuesday of every month, new storytellers, stories from the perspective of LGBTQ persons Doors 6pm 7:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago
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Thursday, Apr 4American Veterans for Equal Rights monthly meeting AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers dedicated to full and equal rights and equitable treatment. This monthly meeting supports the chapters work in outreach and visibility for LGBTQ veterans year round. On Facebook, see AVER Chicago Chapter. 7:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago
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