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Upcoming: Lesbians Who Tech event July 23
2015-07-22

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Lesbians Who Tech and LinkedIn will co-host "Increasing Diversity in Tech—More than Buzzwords" at Linked HQ Chicago on Thursday, July 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Lesbians Who Tech is a community of 10,000 LGBTQ women worldwide. Panelists for the event include Leanne Pittsford, founder of Lesbians Who Tech; and Tanara Golston, enterprise account executive in financial services at LinkedIn.

To register, visit lesbianswhotech.org/events/event/increasing-diversity-in-tech-more-than-just-buzz-words/ .

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Wednesday, Jul 22

The 5th annual GLAAD Chicago Leadership Council anniversary reception To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the founding of the GLAAD Chicago Leadership Council. 5:00pm MillerCoors 16th Floor Pub 250 S Wacker Dr Chicago https://www.glaad.org/tags/chicago

Genderqueer Chicago A grassroots group that works to create safe spaces for everyone to talk about, think about, explore and express gender. 7:00pm - 8:15pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago

Thursday, Jul 23

The Newberry Book Fair Chicago's largest book binge offers bargains for every age through July 26 with 120,000+ used books, music and collectibles 10:00am - 6:00am Newberry Library 60 W Walton St Chicago www.newberry.org

GED Registration The Fall session runs from Aug 24, 2015 - Dec 12, 2015 with classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm - 4 pm at the Center on Halsted. Fall registration will run from July 16, 2015 - Aug 22, 2015 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm - 4 pm. Plan on staying up to 3 hours for assessment testing. Free. 12:00pm - 4:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago

Black Alphabet Film Festival Showcasing films and other works that highlight and explore the Black LGBTQ and same-gender-loving ( SGL ) experience. At Logan Center through July 24, continues at Center on Halsted July 25-26. 5:00pm - 10:00pm Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Chicago www.blackalphabet.org Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/black-alphabet-film-festival-2015-tickets-chicago-GZ584W

LGBTQ Pride: Past, Present and Future Examine the past, present, and future of the LGBTQ movement with a walking tour of the Legacy Walk, a public display of plaques about LGBTQ historic figures on North Halsted Street. Tour guided by Victor Salvo, Executive Director of The Legacy Project. Featuring: Tracy Baim, Publisher and Executive Editor, WindyCity Times, Kristina Kahrl, Co-founder of Baseball Prospectus; writer and editor for ESPN, and Victor Salvo. Moderated by Sam Abey, The Legacy Project Board Treasurer. Free. Space is limited. 5:00pm - 7:45pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago Tickets: https://my.barackobama.com/page/s/past-present-future

Increasing Diversity in Tech, More Than Just Buzz Words Leanne Pittsford, Founder & CEO Social Good Tech Week and Lesbians Who Tech speaking, along with Brooke Rickettes Tanara Golston. Hosted by Lesbians Who Tech & Linked In. Allieswelcome. Address to be provided to guests before the event. 5:30pm - 7:30pm Linkedin HQ Chicago West Loop, Chicago Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/increasing-diversity-in-tech-more-than-just-buzz-words-hosted-by-lesbians-who-tech-linked-in-chicago-tickets-17462734509

Open Gym Volleyball Every Monday and Thursday for 18 and over. All gender and experience levels welcome. Cost $7/night or $30/month. 6:00pm - 9:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago

Lesbian Miniature Art Group Limited space ( 10 women ). Limited size ( 6" x 6" ). Bring supplies to work in your medium. Each will create her own work of art culminating in a Group Miniature Art Show. Mary Anne Cataldi is a professional artist and teaches computer illustration, visual arts, film animation and commercial arts. Every other Thursday. Please RSVP to: macataldi@aol.com or call. 6:30pm - 9:30pm 2418 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Unit 201, Chicago 773-718-6445

Move Your Body: The Evolution of House Music Exhibition in the Chicago Rooms celebrating more than 30 years of a homegrown art form that is now heard around the world. Through August 16, 2015 7:00pm - 9:30pm Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/moveyourbody.html

War of the Worlds Radical adaptation of the Orson Welles radio play, written by Robert Eric Shoemaker. 7:00pm Gorilla Tango Theatre 1919 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago 773-598-4549 Tickets: gorillatango.com

Queer Tango A beginner and intermediate Argentine Tango class designed specifically for the LGBTQ communities. 7:00pm - 9:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago

Michael Czyzniejewski, author: I Will Love You for the Rest of My Life: Break-up Stories Reading and signing. Cases of human love at their most critical junctures, bearing witness to the absurdity of longing. 7:30pm Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago www.womenandchildrenfirst.com

Cracker Presented by David and Kim Productions. Alt-rock/Americana/insurgent country music. Over a quarter of a century, cofounders Lowery and Hickman have made ten studio albums, multiple gold records and thousands of live performances. Time is ET. 8:00pm The Acorn Theater 107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49107 269-756-3879 Tickets: http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=339549702&cid=143366&link_number=61&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vendini.com%2Fticket-software.html%3Ft%3Dtix%26e%3D1ab84d894aa14d65cfa781d5d66732cf

Friday, Jul 24

The Newberry Book Fair Chicago's largest book binge offers bargains for every age through July 26 with 120,000+ used books, music and collectibles 12:00pm - 8:00pm Newberry Library 60 W Walton St Chicago www.newberry.org

Black Alphabet Film Festival Showcasing films and other works that highlight and explore the Black LGBTQ and same-gender-loving ( SGL ) experience. Continues at Center on Halsted July 25-26. 5:00pm - 10:00pm Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Chicago www.blackalphabet.org Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/black-alphabet-film-festival-2015-tickets-chicago-GZ584W

National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. $30 or two for $50 6:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago Tickets: www.gayandlesbiansports.com

The Unexpected Pre-VIP reception with light snacks and beer. Film followed by Q&A with director Kris Swanberg moderated by Film Editor of The Chicago Reader, J.R. Jones. 6:00pm Music Box Theatre 3733 N Southport Chicago www.musicboxtheatre.com

The Impact of SuperPACS on Illinois Politics The Dawn Clark Netsch Policy Forum. The forums are held in her honor to continue her legacy. 5 pm reception. RSVP online. Info info@iwilinfo.org 6:00pm Holland and Knight, 30th Flr, 131 S. Dearboarn, Chicago 773-669-iwill act.myngp.com/Forms/5804866531866511104 Tickets: http://www.iwilinfo.org/event/den2015

Significant others, family, friends and allies of ManCavers ( SOFFA ) Partners, family, allies and friends of Transmen and those who attend Mancave. Free. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago

Man Cave A peer lead group for individuals that were assigned female at birth ( AFAB ) AND ALSO who identify as either: FtM ( female-to-male ), trans*masculine, genderqueer/non-conforming and masculine, or who are questioning their gender. Free. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago

July BTQ Book Discussion Group "Recognize: The Voices of Bisexual Men" by Robyn Ochs and H. Sharif Williams. Event is free and RSVP is not required. 7:00pm - 9:00pm Gerber Hart Library and Archives 5315 N Clark St Chicago 773-381-8030 gerberhart.org

War of the Worlds Radical adaptation of the Orson Welles radio play, written by Robert Eric Shoemaker. 7:00pm Gorilla Tango Theatre 1919 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago 773-598-4549 Tickets: gorillatango.com

Kinky Boots Broadway musical, winner of six Tony Awards, follows a struggling shoe factory owner and a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Through July 26 7:30pm Cadillac Palace Theatre 151 W Randolph Chicago www.broadwayinchicago.com Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Kinky-Boots-Chicago-tickets/artist/1726694?brand=bicartist&camefrom=CFC_BIC_BUYAT_bic2000&camefrom=EMCL_612342_26626413

Queer, Ill and Okay 2015 Annual multidisciplinary performance series exploring, challenging, and reinventing narratives about the lives of queer individuals and their relationships to HIV and other forms of mental and chronic illness. 7:30pm DCA Storefront Theater 66 E Randolph St Chicago https://www.facebook.com/events/920311198012717/

Bette, Live At The Continental Baths Hell in a Handbag Productions presents this musical tribute to Bette Midler starring Caitlin Jackson, directed and choreographed by Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by Jeremy Ramey as Barry Manilow. Tickets $20 advance, $22 at the door. VIP reserved seating with drink $35. 8:00pm Mary's Attic 5400 N Clark Chicago Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1391656

Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale Merchants will include old favorites and neighborhood newcomers. 10:00pm - 6:00pm 5000 to 5800 North Clark Street www.andersonville.org

Saturday, Jul 25

Farmer's Market: Chicago Nettelhorst French Market Through Nov. 7. A French Market brings sense of community like the markets of France, a place to gather, socialize and purchase fresh produce, flowers, artisanal oils and vinegars, fresh baked croissants. 8:00am - 2:00pm Broadway between Melrose and Aldine, Chicago

The Stories We Tell, Writing Workshop for survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and trafficking. Two day workshop on testimonial writing. 10:00am - 5:00pm Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077 voicesandfaces.org

The Biggest Loser open call Teams of two, each with at least 80 pounds to lose to compete on the NBC show. Or submit a video online. 10:00am - 4:00am The Biggest Loser Resort, 250 Schick Rd., Bloomingdale, www.thebiggestlosercasting.com

Halla-Palooza 2015, Val's Halla Records 43rd Anniversary Celebration Live music both days. Store-wide sale. Refreshments. 11:00am - 5:00pm Val's Halla, 239 Harrison St Oak Park 708-524-1004 https://www.facebook.com/ValsHallaRecords

Black Alphabet Film Festival Showcasing films and other works that highlight and explore the Black LGBTQ and same-gender-loving ( SGL ) experience. Continuation of event 7/23-7/24 at Logan Center for performing arts. 11:00am - 9:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/black-alphabet-film-festival-2015-tickets-chicago-X6JSV7

The Newberry Book Fair Chicago's largest book binge offers bargains for every age through July 26 with 120,000+ used books, music and collectibles 12:00pm - 8:00pm Newberry Library 60 W Walton St Chicago www.newberry.org

Bughouse Square Debates A longtime Newberry tradition, the Debates celebrate the park's long and proud history as a hub of free speech. 12:00pm - 4:00pm Washington Square Park ( aka Bughouse Square ), Chicago www.newberry.org

Rooftop Deck open Saturdays and Sundays 1:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago http://www.sidetrackchicago.com/

Out at Wrigley: Gay Day Cubs vs Phillies. Deck and terrace reserved seating available. 3:30pm Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St # 1 Chicago Tickets: outatwrigley.com

The Hillary Happy Hour! A Benefit Event $10 suggested donation includes one cocktail. Special guest speakers TBA. 21+ 6:00pm Minibar 3341 N Halsted Chicago www.facebook.com

Loving Repeating Musical tribute to the life and loves of celebrated American author Gertrude Stein. Using Stein's own works as lyrics. Through Aug. 30, 2015 7:30pm Theater Wit 1229 W Belmont Ave. Chicago Tickets: www.kokandyproductions.com

Bette, Live At The Continental Baths Hell in a Handbag Productions presents this musical tribute to Bette Midler starring Caitlin Jackson, directed and choreographed by Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by Jeremy Ramey as Barry Manilow. Tickets $20 advance, $22 at the door. VIP reserved seating with drink $35. 8:00pm Mary's Attic 5400 N Clark Chicago Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1391656

Randolph Street Market Pride Party Urban antiques market hosts around the clock entertainment, a beer garden with vintage carnival games and concessions, rainbow themed bites and drinks, and fest fashions from 300+ vintage and indie vendors. Makeup artist and body painter Orlando Barsallo will be painting Lady Liberty. Natasha Douglas in drag will be entertaining guests on Saturday. Fun N' Games area for kids. Advance tickets $8, general admission $10, students with ID $3 or $5 at the gate. Children 12 and under free. 10:00pm - 5:00pm Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall 1340 W. Washington St. Chicago 312-666-1200 randolphstreetmarket.com

Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale and Women & Children First Used Book Sale Merchants will include old favorites and neighborhood newcomers. Women & Children First Used Book Sale, which benefits the Women's Voices Fund fostering discussion of feminist issues and culture and nurturing children's delight in books, runs concurrently. 10:00pm - 6:00pm 5000 to 5800 North Clark Street www.andersonville.org

Sunday, Jul 26

The Stories We Tell, Writing Workshop for survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and trafficking Two day workshop on testimonial writing. 11:00am - 5:00pm Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077 voicesandfaces.org

Halla-Palooza 2015, Val's Halla Records 43rd Anniversary Celebration Live music both days. Store-wide sale. Refreshments 11:00am - 5:00pm VAal;s Halla, 239 Harrison St Oak Park 708-524-1004 https://www.facebook.com/ValsHallaRecords

Black Alphabet Film Festival Showcasing films and other works that highlight and explore the Black LGBTQ and same-gender-loving ( SGL ) experience. Continuation of event 7/23-7/24 at Logan Center for performing arts. 11:00am - 9:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/black-alphabet-film-festival-2015-tickets-chicago-X6JSV7

PFLAG Oak Park Parents, Family, Friends and Allies of Lesbians and Gays. 3:00pm First United Church, 848 Lake St, Oak Park

Screening Pride by Matthew Warchus The true tale of lesbians and gays supporting miners during the lengthy U.K. miners' strike of 1984-5 5:00pm Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1218 West Addison St. Chicago 773-248-1233 www.holytrinitychicago.org

Men On The Verge Of A His-Panic Breakdown One-man show, hilarious collection of monologues. Thurs 7:30, Sat 9 pm, Sun 6 pm Mon 7:30 through July 26. 6:00pm Apollo Theater Studio 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago 773-935-6100 Tickets: http://www.apollochicago.com/boxoffice.php

I Am Cait Viewing Parties Weekly viewing party for Caitlyn Jenner's new docu-series on E!, I Am Cait 7:00pm Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club 3700 N Halsted Chicago 773-525-1111 KitKatChicago.com

Randolph Street Market Pride Party Urban antiques market hosts around the clock entertainment, a beer garden with vintage carnival games and concessions, rainbow themed bites and drinks, and fest fashions from 300+ vintage and indie vendors. Makeup artist and body painter Orlando Barsallo will be painting Lady Liberty. Natasha Douglas in drag will be entertaining guests on Saturday. Fun N' Games area for kids. Advance tickets $8, general admission $10, students with ID $3 or $5 at the gate. Children 12 and under free. 10:00pm - 5:00pm Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall 1340 W. Washington St. Chicago 312-666-1200 randolphstreetmarket.com

Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale and omen & Children First Used Book Sale Merchants will include old favorites and neighborhood newcomers. Women & Children First Used Book Sale, which benefits the Women's Voices Fund fostering discussion of feminist issues and culture and nurturing children's delight in books, runs Saturday and Sunday 10:00pm - 6:00pm 5000 to 5800 North Clark Street www.andersonville.org

The Newberry Book Fair Chicago's largest book binge offers bargains for every age through July 26 with 120,000+ used books, music and collectibles 10:00pm - 6:00pm Newberry Library 60 W Walton St Chicago www.newberry.org


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