Windy City Media Group Frontpage News

THE VOICE OF CHICAGO'S GAY, LESBIAN, BI, TRANS AND QUEER COMMUNITY SINCE 1985

home search facebook twitter join
Gay News Sponsor Windy City Times 2023-12-13
DOWNLOAD ISSUE
Donate

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

  WINDY CITY TIMES

Upcoming events through July 15
2014-07-02

This article shared 6064 times since Wed Jul 2, 2014
facebook twitter pin it google +1 reddit email


Wed., July 2

Black Alphabet Film Festival Showcasing films and other works that highlight and explore the African American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer ( LGBTQ ) and Same Gender Loving ( SGL ) experience. 3:00pm DuSable Museum, 40 E 56th Pl., blackalphabet.org

Propeller Fund application information session Propeller Fund is administered jointly by Gallery 400 at the University of Illinois at Chicago and threewalls to promote informal and independently organized visual arts activities. 6:00pm , www.propellerfund.org

Honduran LGBT Leader in Chicago Since a 2009 U.S.-supported coup against the Honduras's democratically-elected government, rampant violence has engulfed the country's LGBTs, compesinos, unionists, human rights activists and journalists, giving it the highest murder rate in the world. Nelson Arambu from the Movimiento de Diverisdad en Resistencia, a long time leader in Honduras's LGBT movement, will speak about the challenges that they face. 7:00pm - 9:00pm Berger Park Cultural Center 6205 N. Sheridan Rd https://www.facebook.com/events/760825617281929/

National Anthem Singing Contest Finals for Out at Wrigley Finalists sign up at 7pm. Winner will be announced and will sing at Wrigley July 12. 8:00pm Roscoe's Tavern 3356 N Halsted St outatwrigley.com

Thursday, July 3

Black Alphabet Film Festival Showcasing films and other works that highlight and explore the African American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer ( LGBTQ ) and Same Gender Loving ( SGL ) experience. 5:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted blackalphabet.org

United Black Pride Welcome Rooftop Party See www.windycityblackpride.info/ for room rate and code. 6:00pm Inn of Chicago Skyline Terrece 162 E Ohio St 22nd floor http://ubpride.com/events/

Spanish-language forum on Bible, LGBTs in June, July For Spanish-speaking people who are interested in exploring the biblical texts from their own personal experience, in a serious way, and in a safe and affirming atmosphere for all people who identify as LGBT. Contact Esther Baruja at estherbaruja@gmail.com or 312-320-1341. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago

Step Up. Get Tested The campaign sponsors mobile HIV testing sites all across the Chicago area. Through July 4. 10:00pm Text IL plus your zip code to 36363 for HIV testing facility near you http://http://stepupgettested.com/

Friday, July 4

Lakeside Pride Freedom Marching Band @ Oak Park Fourth of July Parade Celebrate the birth of American independence in Oak Park at this 10th with Lakeside Pride and the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association ( OPALGA ). 10:00am Longfellow Park 610 S Ridgeland Ave Oak Park, IL 60304 ( 773 ) 381-6693 www.lakesidepride.org

4th of July Blowout $4 Sam Adams, $4 Fireball shots, blowjob contest at midnight. You'll just have to come in to see what that means. 3:00pm - 11:00pm Touche 6412 N Clark St www.touchechicago.com

United Black Pride Fourth of July Happy Hour 7:00pm - 9:00pm , http://ubpride.com/events/

Saturday, July 5

The Chosen Few Old School Reunion Picnic In honor or Frankie Knuckles 6:00am - 8:00pm Jackson Park, 83rd and Hayes Dr. http://ubpride.com/events/

Pride Index Esteem Awards Honoring individuals and organizations from Chicago and across the country including Craig Johnson, Sanford E. Gaylord, David Bridgeforth of DBQ Magazine, Trisha Lee Holloway of Howard Brown, Simone Koehlinger, Gregg Shapiro of boi Magazine, brklynboihood.com, colorlines.com, Thr Trevor Project, About Face Theatre, The Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition ( BRC ), Teresa M. Adams & Can We Talk For Real, Urban Socialites Magazine, B-Boy Blues The Play and many more. 2:00pm - 5:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St www.TheEsteemAwards.com

Queer, Ill and OK What does it look like to be queer and live with HIV, mental, or chronic illness today? *Defibrillator Gallery is an ADA compliant space. $5-10 suggested donation. 7:00pm Defibrillator Gallery 1136 N. Milwaukee Ave. https://www.facebook.com/events/1493541460858368/

Sunday, July 6

United Black Pride Picnic and beach party 9:00am - 8:00pm Rainbow Beach http://ubpride.com/events/

Madonnarama All Madge, all night with DJ Riley York. 10:00pm - 4:00am Berlin Nightclub 954 W Belmont Ave www.berlinchicago.com

Monday, July 7

Asian & Pacific Islander Coming Out Support Group Share your journey in a safe space. Open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and queer APIs. Adoptees, and multiracial folks welcome. First Monday of every month. Room 722 6:00pm - 7:30pm Asian Human Services 4753 N. Broadway 7th Floor www.chicagoi2i.org

Tuesday, July 8

Vernita Gray LGBTQ Youth Fund Food by Ann Sathers. Contribution levels begin at $50. Make checks to Crossroads Fund. Space limited. RSVP to VGRAYFUND@GMAIL.COM 6:00pm - 8:00pm 6033 N. Sheridan Rd., Donationnetworkforgood.net/crossroadsfund Tickets: http://www.VGYOUTHFUND.BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM

LGBTQ Homeless Youth Project followup meeting To focus on next steps from the Windy City Times homeless youth summit report. View full report online. RSVP to editor@windycitymediagroup.com . 6:00pm - 8:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted http://chicagosummit.lgbthomelessness.com/

Wed., July 9

Taste of Chicago 2014 Annual City of Chicago food festival 9:00am - 10:00pm Grant Park 337 E. Randolph St http://www.events12.com/chicago

Paul McCartney's Out There tour More information to come 9:00pm Tickets: PaulMcCartney.com

Thursday, July 10

Spanish-language forum on Bible, LGBTs in June, July For Spanish-speaking people who are interested in exploring the biblical texts from their own personal experience, in a serious way, and in a safe and affirming atmosphere for all people who identify as LGBT. Contact Esther Baruja at estherbaruja@gmail.com or 312-320-1341. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington Ave.

The About Face Youth Theatre: Checking Boxes Original play devised by the About Face Youth Theatre, exploring the often overlooked intersection between immigration and the LGBTQIA experience. Talented young artists share experiences of coming out, growing up and pursuing the American Dream. In association with the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative, through Aug. 1. 7:00pm Parks across the City www.aboutfacetheatre.com

Taste of Chicago 2014 Annual City of Chicago food festival 9:00pm - 10:00pm Grant Park 337 E. Randolph St http://www.events12.com/chicago

Friday, July 11

National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony and meet and mingle with the inductees. 6:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/GLsportsHOF

South Shore Air Show Be entertained by numerous aerial acts including the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, twilight show with fireworks, kids' zone, military displays, beer garden, and food and novelty vendors. Plus you can take in Fair Oaks Farms' Dairy Adventure, Pig Adventure, birthing barn, cheese factory, cafe and Mooville, a lively outdoor attraction for kids. 6:00pm - 10:00pm 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks, IN 47943, ( 877 ) 536-1194, fofarms.com/ www.southshorecva.com/airshow/ Tickets: http://www.southshorecva.com/airshow/tickets/

Chicago Sky broadcast Contest against Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury. Brooke Weisbrod, Lisa Byington and Patricia Babcock-McGraw are color commentator, play-by-play announcer and sideline reporter respectively. The U Too broadcasts at WCIU-DT 26.2 and cable channels XFINITY 248/360, RCN 35 and WOW 170. 7:30pm U Too, WCIU-DT 26.2, and WNBA's LiveAccess at www.chicagosky.net http://www.wnba.com/sky/news/2014_sky_broadcast_schedule.html#sthash.qAI3hASY.dpuf

Wilmette Summerfest Concert and Garden Party Music Institute of Chicago will offer an Instrument Petting Zoo for children to experiment with a variety of string instruments 7:30pm St. Augustine's Episcopal Church 1140 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette http://www.gardenconcert.wilmettesummerfest.org/

Saturday, July 12

Ride For AIDS Chicago 2014 Ride for AIDS Chicago is a two-day, 190-mile, bicycling event created by volunteers and designed to raise needed monies for TPAN and Community Partners. Unlike other rides of this kind, Ride for AIDS Chicago is committed to returning 100% of your pledges to the beneficiaries. Concludes July 13. 6:30am Meet 1022 W. Central St. Evanston; http://www.tpan.com/event/rfac-2014

Second City Tennis opens: Chardonnay Played on Har-Tru Green Clay, this annual tournament also features a cookout for the players, a consolation round and a relaxed fun atmosphere for players across many playing levels. Cost is only $100/team. Rules and registration instructions online. 11:00am - 9:00pm Diversey Public Tennis Center www.secondcitytennis.com

Out at Wrigley Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves. Budweiser Patio tickets: $130: Gift Bag, All You Can Eat, All You Can Drink Beer Wine, 1 pass to Bud Patio Deck. Terrace reserved tickets: $57. Section 239/240. 3:00pm - 8:00pm Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St., # 1, www.outatwrigley.com

Asians & Friends A group will see the blockbuster movie, "Transformers 4" where AFC Pres. Angel Abcede may appear as an extra. 3:00pm Contact an organizer for location and start time www.afchicago.org

Tuesday, July 15

Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Some Like it Hot, the Music of Disney CGMC's fundraising cabaret, features members of Chicago Gay Men's Chorus heating up your summer with our take on the music of Disney! Enjoy the happiest music on Earth, done with our own special twist. 8:00pm The Laugh Factory Chicago 3175 N Broadway, www.cgmc.org


This article shared 6064 times since Wed Jul 2, 2014
facebook twitter pin it google +1 reddit email

Out and Aging
Presented By

  ARTICLES YOU MIGHT LIKE

Gay News

Howard Brown experts discuss advocacy and allyship for Chicago's trans community 2024-03-14
By Alec Karam - Howard Brown Health's Trans & Gender Diverse People's Rights & Patient Care panel convened March 12 to discuss both resources for—and opportunities to provide allyship to—the city's trans and gender diverse communities. The event hos ...


Gay News

Howard Brown Health faces October trial if settlement isn't reached with union 2024-03-13
- Howard Brown Health could go to trial over unfair labor practice allegations if the LGBTQ+ health center doesn't reach a settlement with its agreement soon. Chicago's regional director of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed ...


Gay News

No 'explanations' needed: Affinity remains a haven for Chicago's Black queer community 2024-03-12
- Back in 2007, Anna DeShawn came out while she was studying for her undergraduate degree. At around the same time, she searched online for "Black lesbians in Chicago." Her search led her to Affinity Community Services, ...


Gay News

Longtime LGBTQ+-rights activist David Mixner dies at 77 2024-03-12
- On March 11, longtime LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS activist David Mixner—known for working on Bill Clinton's presidential campaign but then splitting from him over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT)—died at age 77, The Advocate reported. ...


Gay News

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund remembers co-founder David Mixner 2024-03-12
--From a press release - Today, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President & CEO Mayor Annise Parker released the following statement on the passing of LGBTQ+ civil rights activist and LGBTQ+ Victory Fund co-founder David Mixner: "Today, we lost David Mixner, a founding ...


Gay News

Center on Halsted's signature Human First Gala to return 2024-03-11
--From a press release - CHICAGO, IL — Center on Halsted's signature Human First Gala will be held on Saturday, April 20 at The Geraghty. The gala brings together LGBTQ+ community members and allies for an evening of celebration to recognize ...


Gay News

Center on Halsted celebrates Dreams of Drag 2024-03-11
- On March 9, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., in partnership with the Ralla Klepak Foundation, presented the Dreams of Drag Spring Cohort Class of 2024. The event featured performances from a class of new ...


Gay News

Affinity Community Services' Latonya Maley announces departure 2024-03-06
- Latonya Maley, executive director of Affinity Community Services, announced March 6 that she would be stepping down from her post. The announcement came from a statement with Affinity board members. Maley said that, "It has been ...


Gay News

Center on Halsted hosts 6th Annual Intergenerational Talent Show 2024-03-03
- On the evening of Feb. 29, Center on Halsted held its 6th Annual Intergenerational Talent Show in front of a packed audience at the Hoover-Leppen Theater. The event brought together participants of the Center's youth and senior ...


Gay News

Samuel Savoir-Faire Williams's violin stylings help COH mark Black History Month 2024-02-23
- As part of its celebration of Black History Month, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., presented a solo jazz performance by violinist Samuel Savoir-Faire Williams on Feb. 21. The two-hour long performance presented a showcase ...


Gay News

Howard Brown Health Names Robin Gay, DMD as Interim President and CEO 2024-02-23
--From a press release - Howard Brown Health's Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Robin Gay, DMD as Interim President and CEO. Dr. Gay, who most recently served as Chief Dental Officer, assumes the role formerly held by outgoing ...


Gay News

Owasso High School student of Bridge v. Oklahoma State Board of Education case dies, groups respond 2024-02-20
--From press releases - Oklahoma City, Okla. — In response to the death of 16-year-old Owasso High School student Nex Benedict following an assault in the school restroom, Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Oklahoma ...


Gay News

GLAAD releases report on LGBTQ+ inclusion in video games 2024-02-19
- LGBTQ+ media-advocacy organization GLAAD has released a report on queer inclusion in the world of video games. Among the key findings in "Gaming: The State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games" is that 17%—nearly one in ...


Gay News

SAVOR A new Sushi By Bou, a seafood boil class and James Beard scholarships 2024-02-18
- Pop life: Don't forget my other Substack: "Pop-Eds: My takes on pop culture." Thank you so much to the people who've already subscribed. The latest entry (Feb. 17) features Beyonce, Zendaya and my Oscar predictions. Subscribe ...


Gay News

Connections for the Homeless purchases Evanston hotel 2024-02-18
- Connections for the Homeless in Evanston hosted an open house at the Margarita Inn, formerly a boutique hotel, February 13, to celebrate its purchase for use as a hotel-based interim shelter. The Margarita Inn will give ...


 


Copyright © 2024 Windy City Media Group. All rights reserved.
Reprint by permission only. PDFs for back issues are downloadable from
our online archives.

Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, and
photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and no
responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials.

All rights to letters, art and photos sent to Nightspots
(Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago
Gay and Lesbian News and Feature Publication) will be treated
as unconditionally assigned for publication purposes and as such,
subject to editing and comment. The opinions expressed by the
columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are
their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Nightspots
(Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender News and Feature Publication).

The appearance of a name, image or photo of a person or group in
Nightspots (Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times
(a Chicago Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender News and Feature
Publication) does not indicate the sexual orientation of such
individuals or groups. While we encourage readers to support the
advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Nightspots (Chicago
GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago Gay, Lesbian
News and Feature Publication) cannot accept responsibility for
any advertising claims or promotions.

 
 

TRENDINGBREAKINGPHOTOS







Sponsor


 



Donate


About WCMG      Contact Us      Online Front  Page      Windy City  Times      Nightspots
Identity      BLACKlines      En La Vida      Archives      Advanced Search     
Windy City Queercast      Queercast Archives     
Press  Releases      Join WCMG  Email List      Email Blast      Blogs     
Upcoming Events      Todays Events      Ongoing Events      Bar Guide      Community Groups      In Memoriam     
Privacy Policy     

Windy City Media Group publishes Windy City Times,
The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community.
5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640-2113 • PH (773) 871-7610 • FAX (773) 871-7609.