The 2013 line up for 'Back Lot Bash' June 27-30 includes headline performances by acclaimed singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick (Friday), popular powerhouse band Dot Dot Dot (Saturday) and DJ duo Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey (The L Word) of Uh Huh Her (Sunday).
Back Lot Bash ( www.BackLotBashChicago.com ) is the biggest outdoor women's party taking place over Chicago's Gay Pride Weekend. Back Lot Bash features a festive environment with live music, dancing, food, beverages and outdoor celebrations.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27COMEDY KICKOFF (6pm): Thursday's Comedy Kickoff headlines Julie Goldman, as well as Sandra Valls with special guest Brandy Howard. Hosted by local comedian Qwen La Roka. The evening is presented by tellofilms.com . Doors open 6pm. Mayne Stage Theater (1328 Morse Ave) $15 limited advance online tickets/$20 door. Tickets available at www.BackLotBashChicago.com .
FRIDAY, JUNE 28ACOUSTIC EVENING (5pm): Back Lot Bash's sunset acoustic concert headlines acclaimed singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick. Opening performances by Edie Carey, Jen Foster, and Martha Berner. Hosted by Courtney Jackson. Friday tickets are $15 advance online /$20 door. Doors open at 5pm. 5238 N. Clark. 21yrs+ w/valid ID. Tickets available at: www.BackLotBashChicago.com .
*NEW* SATURDAY, JUNE 29 —BACK LOT BABY & FAMILY DAY (11am-3pm): A day of activities and entertainment for LGBT families and friends. Face painting, hula hooping, arts/crafts, family photos, bubbles and more. Award-winning children's musician Laura Doherty performs at 12:30 and folk-pop band The Dreamtree Shakers play at 2 pm. Award-winning author Gina Restivo will read from her new book "Speedy Shines." And, author Brian Addison and illustrator Zac Rybacki will read from their book of children's poetry "Gumballs: Little Treats to Chew On." Sat., June 29, 11-3pm; 5238 N. Clark; Tickets at door: $5 adults/$2 kids; Under 2 yrs free.
Info: www.backlotbashchicago.com/familyday/ .
SATURDAY, JUNE 29ALL DAY BASH (3pm): Back Lot Bash's flagship event headlining Chicago's own DOT DOT DOT with opening performances by The Student Body and GirlBand. Hosted by The Real L Word's Whitney Mixter & Sara Bettencourt with beats by DJ Teri Bristol. Fashion show by WakeUp Call Tees. Doors open at 3 pm. $15 door. 5238 N. Clark. 21yrs+ w/valid ID. Discounted weekend passes available at: www.BackLotBashChicago.com .
SUNDAY, JUNE 30POST PARADE BASH (3pm): Post parade in Andersonville for an outdoor party. Sunday's headliner features an exclusive DJ set by Uh Huh Her members Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey (The L Word). Gina Glocksen Band will also perform with beats by J Worra and DJ All The Way Kay. Hosted by Caitlin Bergh & Ever Mainard. Doors open 3 pm. $10 door. 5238 N. Clark. 21yrs+ w/valid ID. Discounted weekend passes available at: www.BackLotBashChicago.com .
Back Lot Bash is in its 10th year. Back Lot Bash is an outdoor women's festival in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood and is a destination for women during Chicago's Pride Weekend celebrations. Since 2004, Back Lot Bash has grown from a single-day event to a 4-day weekend celebration. New in 2013 is Back Lot Baby & Family Day, an afternoon of fun kid-centric activities and entertainment for LGBT families and friends. Back Lot Bash strives to bring together the community; to showcase new bands, performers & programming; and to be an active citizen helping raise money for a variety of community organizations.
Sponsored by Miller Lite, Hamburger Mary's, SideCar, Walgreens, SwakeGroup Real Estate (of Dream Town Realty), Kiki Calumet of A and N Mortgage, Cheetah Gym, The L Stop, Human Rights Campaign and tellofilms.com .