Each year, students all across the country participate in an annual protest to call attention to the silence LGBTQ+ youth endure. A lasting legacy from the merging of the Coalition for Education on Sexual Orientation ( CESO ) and GLSEN Chicago, Day of Silence is one of Illinois Safe Schools Alliance's largest annual youth events. Thousands of pins, shirts, and posters have been sent to students in Illinois GSAs to support their organizing work.

Being silent for a day isn't easy. So, for 10 years, the Alliance has organized Nights of Noise to break the silence and celebrate the resilience of LGBTQ+ youth. This year, Night of Noise, Break the Silence event is also the kick off event for the 10th Anniversary Celebrations.

One Night Only. Bring in Da Funk, Bring in Da Night of Noise! is produced by Mary F. Morten and the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance

Featuring Tap Performances by:

Mary F. Morten

Niya Kelly

Jacinda Bullie

Shannon Downey

Patty Peebles

Tim Peebles

with special guest Reggio, the Hoofer

And Guest Performances by:

Bea Cordelia

Richard Streetman

Grayson Alexander

Gayco

Jace Smith

You F*ckin' Oughta Know Band

& Louder Than a Bomb Contestants

Roderick Hawkins will act as emcee.

This event is all ages.

VIP: $1000 ( 6 VIP section seats + drink tix )

Premium: $250 ( 2 priority seats + drink tix )

Deluxe: $100 ( reserved seat + drink tix )

Standard: $50

Standing Room Only: $25

Tickets are first-come, first-serve so purchase in advance at the link: Article Link Here .

All proceeds will benefit the work of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance.