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Chicago LGBTQ community organizations plan Spring events at Sidetrack
From a press release
2016-03-21

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CHICAGO ( March 18, 2016 ) Many community organizations will be holding gatherings and fundraising events this spring at Sidetrack, 3349 N Hasted.

Friday March 25, and Saturday March 26, 9-midnight: Imperial Windy City Court Easter Egg Fundraiser. The Easter Bunny will be in the house. Donate for an Easter Egg and enjoy whatever treats you find inside! Proceeds benefit Vital Bridges and Autism Speaks.

Saturday March 26, 2016 4-8PM: Windy City Cycling Club Easter Bonnet Building. Join Windy City Cycling for "Build a Bonnet" on Easter Weekend Saturday! Get your Craft-On for a Saturday afternoon of fun with friends and cocktails. WCCC will provide the bonnets and decorating supplies, you provide the vision for fashion. Category is: Spring Couture. Your donation for a bonnet goes to support the Windy City Cycling Club ( WCCC ) . Check out their Silent Auction and get more information on how to join this fun organization. Make it work!

Event page: www.facebook.com/events/1208271199190960/ .

Saturday April 2, 2016 6-9PM: Chicago Dragons Rugby Bachelor Auction 2016. Are you ready to take home a Dragon? They won't bite. ( Unless you ask. ) Join the Chicago Dragons as they host their annual Bachelor Auction. They've got hot guys, raffles, and surprises. $25 donation includes two drink tickets.

Event page: www.facebook.com/events/1523513554610145/ .

Saturday April 16, 2016 4-8PM: Chicago Gay Men's Chorus Big Package Auction. One of the hottest live and silent auctions in Boystown is back. Chicago Gay Men's Chorus presents THE BIG PACKAGE AUCTION '16, hosted by the one and only love goddess, Judy Tenuta. You've seen her in "The Vagina Monologues", doing stand-up on Showtime and HBO, and in "Going Down in La-La Land". Now you can see her live for a rousing evening of comedy, gourmet food, cocktails and a fabulous silent and live auction - featuring a super-sexy all-male big package auction. VIP RECEPTION starts at 4PM, MAIN EVENT starts at 5PM.

Tickets Available Now! Find Out More http://www.cgmc.org/2016-events/big-package-auction/

Event page: www.facebook.com/events/520675301445143/ .

Saturday April 23, 2016 : Proud to Runway 1980's. Proud to Runway, the sexy and fun fashion show experience is back and in full force to celebrate the 35th annual Proud to Run Race. As an homage to their start, this year the models are brining you 80's realness! Before you come, go check out their beneficiaries for this year: Trans Tech Social Enterprises, About Face Theatre, and Center on Halsted! Amazing organizations doing amazing work! Your $20 donation includes two drink tickets and benefits Frontrunner/Frontwalkers Chicago.

Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/233978070283120/ .

Saturday April 30, 2016 4-8PM : Havana in Chicago a benefit for FIRST HAND AID

Proceeds from this event will be used to help First Hand Aid fulfill their mission of delivering medical and day-to-day supplies, servicing families, and feeding seniors in Cuba. With a Cuban buffet from Siboney Cuban Restaurant ( www.SiboneyChicago.com ) and Cuban music by Angel D'Cuba and guests, the party is sure to be lively and lovely. There will also be a Cuban inspired silent auction with artwork, artifacts and gift certificates. All the money raised during this event, from ticket sales, silent auction and drink sales goes directly to First Hand Aid. Tickets are $50 available on-line and at the door.

Saturday May 14, 2016 1:30-3:30PM: MOMosa Brunch 2016. A brunch cocktail event for you, your mother, and all your friends and family who support equality! All proceeds benefit the work of Equality Illinois.

Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/972944832792232/ .

Schedule subject to minor changes. Please contact Sidetrack or the individual organizations for additional details.

Sidetrack opens at 3PM Mon-Fri and 1pm Sat-Sun

Many of these events have a suggested donation at the door. Sidetrack is pleased to offer separate bar areas open to the general public, with no cover, during all events.

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SidetrackBar .

Visit our website: www.sidetrackchicago.com .

Sidetrack, Chicago's Original Video Bar, has been welcoming the community and the world for more than 30 years with a unique video mix of pop, rock, comedy, show tunes and retro favorites. www.sidetrackchicago.com .


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