Andersonville Arts Weekend Oct. 9-11
Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood will celebrate its art scene by showcasing the work of visual and performance artists in local businesses during the 13th annual "Andersonville Arts and Design Weekend" Oct. 9-11, which is centered at Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue.
The highlight is a self-guided art walk on Saturday and Sunday, featuring work from mostly Chicago-based visual artists, shown throughout the neighborhood in restaurants, retail stores and other traditional and non-traditional art spaces ( more than 40 participating locations ). The event will kick off with "Night of 100 pARTies" on Friday, Oct. 9, 6-10 p.m.
For a full listing of the artists and venues, please visit www.andersonville.org/artsweekend.
'By Women, For Women' Oct. 16
Center on Halsted's Women's Action Committee will host "By Women, For Women" Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. at Greenhouse Loft, 2545 W. Diversey Ave.
There will be an evening of masquerade, music and entertainment ( featuring performances by CoverGirls Violin Show and Passistas Samba Dance Troupe ). Attendees are urged to wear masks, although some will be available at the door.
Community Leader Awards will be presented to Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy as well as to Linda Bubon and Ann Christopherson, former owners of Women & Children First.
Admission is $65 before Oct. 12, and $85 after that date. See https://community.centeronhalsted.org/BWFW.
Full calendar of events at the link: www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php .