Clandestina Pride on June 23, 26
Monica Raymund of the Chicago Fire TV show, Brooke Webster and Alma Izquierdo will present the Pride edition of Clandestina Chicago on the North and South sides on June 23 and 26.
In a statement, the organizers said, "It's two parties, each with no cover, that are committed, as always, to creating safe spaces for our queer community. Every step has been taken to ensure this at all of our events." They added that "there will be a mandatory bag check to ensure this safety as well as queer-friendly security at both events."
On Thursday, June 23, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Clandestina Chicago's Punch House Takeover will take place at 1227 W. 18th St.. The event will feature DJs Audio Jack, Sandra Suave, Monica Raymund and Bk Web.
Love is Love Punch, a watermelon white wine sangria, will be the special, with $3 from each sale going to Pulse Victims Fund. Booth reservations for four to six people can be done by purchasing a food/punch package or tableside champagne punch service. To reserve a table, call 312-526-3851. Additional bar seating and standing room available on a first-come, first-served basis.
On Sunday, June 26, 2-10 p.m., Clandestina is taking it to the streets. Follow members after they march with Monica Raymund, grand marshal of the Pride Parade. Clandestina Chicago will have its own stage at the Pride North Block Party and Festival. The event will feature DJs Sandra Suave, Cqqchifruit, Samone, All the Way Kay, and Bk Web.
Interested persons can apply to be on the pop-up list clandestinachi@gmail.com or follow them on social media @clandestina_chi.
CRUSH Chicago hosts Pride Weekend for the 'alternative woman'
CRUSH Chicago Inc. will present CRUSH Chicago 2016, taking place at various venues throughout the Chicago area, including Chinatown/South Loop, Wicker Park, West Loop and Andersonville/Wrigleyville/Lakeview on Thursday, June 23 through Sunday, June 26, and featuring performers, special guests, showcases, a yacht party and more.
CRUSH Chicago is presenting a full weekend of events that especially cater to alternative women and is also LGBT-inclusive.
The event itinerary is as follows:
Thursday June 23: Karaoke/Dance Party at The 1912 Lounge, 2002 S. Wentworth, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Cover: $10, 21 and up
Friday, June 24: All White Party/"More Than Friends," Movie Premiere After Party at Standard Bar & Grill, 1332 N. Milwaukee Ave., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $25, or $15 w/ movie ticket stub before 12 a.m., 21 and up
Saturday, June 25: "Afternoon Event"Private Yacht Party, Summer of George Yacht docked at the River City Marina, 800 S. Wells St, 1-4 p.m., $100 ( includes 3-hour top-shelf open bar, a lunch buffet and live DJ ), 21 and up
Saturday, June 25: "Night Event"All Black Glow Party at The 15/20 Lounge, 2428 S. Wallace St, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., $25, 21 and up.
Sunday, June 26: Pride Night Finale aka "The Climax" ( a beach-themed pizza and dance party ) at The HVAC Pub, 3530 N. Clark St., 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10-$15 ( free til 1015 p.m. with discount pass ), *$25 special includes pizza, drink and entry, 21 and up.
CRUSH Chicago is the brainchild of a group of Chicago promoters. Their host hotel is The Godfrey, in the heart of Downtown Chicago. For tickets or info please contact CRUSH Chicago at www.crushchicago.com or via email at chicagocrushher@gmail.com .
Toni Shelton at house-music parties in Chicago
Toni Shelton, known as the "Queen of House Music," has announced summer dates. She has confirmed two dates that she will be hosting.
"I'm excited to have both of these events on my schedule," explains Toni Shelton, a career model, author and talk-show hostess. "I'm looking forward to getting together with some of my favorite people to feel some great music, see some beautiful faces, and just have a great time. These two summer events are just getting me started, there will be more to come."
The two summer upcoming dates announced for Toni Shelton include:
July 1: Toni will be hosting the "7th annual House Music All White Party," at Jaks Tap, 901 W. Jackson Blvd. This is an annual event that focuses on celebrating house music and bringing together those who are the movers and shakers in the industry.
Aug. 8: Toni will be hosting a dance celebration event at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., featuring an all-female DJ lineup that includes DJ Lora Branch and DJ Celeste Alexander.
See www.facebook.com/RealToniShelton/ .
'Girls in Boystown' walking tour July 10
Tour company Chicago for Chicagoans has announced the Boystown Walking Touran information-packed two-hour walking tour of the Boystown neighborhood, set to take place Sunday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.
The tour will feature special guest collaborator Andie Mckenzie Meadowsa queer femme activist, Boystown historian and photographer who will contribute her femme-focused and queer-inclusive perspective on the history of the country's first officially designated gay neighborhood.
Beginning at the Belmont Red/Brown Line stop, the Boystown tour will cover the history, architecture and landmarks of the neighborhood. The afternoon will end with a meal at Nookie's Tree and an after-party at The Closet.
Visit chicagoforchicagoans.weebly.com . Information on Meadows' Girls in Boystown project, visit AndieMeadows.com .
Windy City Times' full calendar of community events at the link: www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php .