By Women for Women' Oct. 25 at Joffrey Tower
With the Women's Action Committee of Center on Halsted hosting, "By Women For Women: Art-Performance-Engagement" will present the Community Leader Awards to Kat Fitzgerald, and Vera Washington & Patricia S. McCombs.
The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, at Joffrey Tower, 10 E. Randolph St., at 6:30 p.m.
Washington and McCombs, both of whom have been inducted into the Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame, are known for their history of bringing women together for social events in a safe and affirming space. Fitzgerald is known and recognized for her presence at Chicago events and offering her photography services to many LGBTQ organizations and businesses, including Windy City Times.
Passes are $70-$105 each; the ticket includes admission, raffle ticket, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. Visit https://community.centeronhalsted.org/bywomenforwomen?erid=1290833&trid=c999e462-baf1-40e3-9b71-deac5808068c.
Big Freedia in town Oct. 10
New Orleans "Queen of Bounce" Big Freedia will perform at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., on Friday, Oct. 10.
The New Orleans City Council declared Aug. 21 "Big Freedia Day." In addition, the Fuse reality-television star's show, Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce, has recently been renewed for a third season.
Tickets are available in advance for $18.
La Roux here Oct. 1
On Wed., Oct. 1, English Synthpop act La Roux (best known for the pop hit "Bulletproof") will perform in Chicago with Midnight Magic at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave.
La Roux's latest CD, Trouble in Paradise, was released on Cherrytree/Interscope Records July 22.
Tickets are available in advance for $28; doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is open to all ages.