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Saturday, April 14, 2012

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2:00pm

Discussion. Under-represented artists to show you what they make art about. contact@urbanartretreat.com
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3:00pm

Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and Part 2: Perestroika

A portion of the opening night proceeds will benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. 3 p.m. Part 1: Millennium, 6 p.m. Dinner (Included in Ticket Price), 8 p.m. Part 2: Perestroika Tickets $150 each.
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4:00pm

Gay Play Weekend

Staged readings of the finalists of The 2012 Great Gay Play and Musical Contest. Tonight: Mr. Teddy explores the sexy and complex dynamics of a long-term relationship between three gay men who are a part of the gay subculture where role playing is the norm and a way of life.
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5:00pm

Minor Characters at Bright Lights for Bright Kids

Chicago HOPES presents Bright Lights for Bright Kids IV, an evening of music to benefit Chicago HOPES and its afterschool programs for students living in homeless shelters. The musical lineup includes headliners Minor Characters supported by Debello and Dead Sheriff. The event also includes a select VIP dinner and raffle.
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CGMC's Big Package Auction

Get your tickets and join the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus for the fourth annual Big Package Auction with special guest hostess, P-Town and Atlantis Cruises favorite, Miss Richfield 1981. Featuring hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, sweets, and tons of laughs!
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7:00pm

Cheers For Change

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“Cocktails with Larry Miller: Little League, Adult

“Cocktails with Larry Miller: Little League, Adultery & Other Bad Ideas.” In this one-man show, Miller shares his perspective on marriage, children, and drinking and how each one leads to the other two. Tickets are $35; $32 online.
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Sister Spit Next Generation–Chicago

Host Michelle Tea (Best Music Writing 2010, Chelsea Whistle, Valencia, Rent Girl), author Dorothy Allison (Bastard Out of Carolina, Two or Three Things I know for Sure, Cavedweller), “The greatest cabaret artist of (v’s) generation” (Hilton Als, The New Yorker) and star of John Cameron Mitchell’s groundbreaking film Shortbus, Mx Justin Vivian Bond, writer and musician Brontez Purnell (FAG School, Younger Lovers, Gravy Train), playwright Erin Markey (Green Eyes, Puppy Love: A Stripper’s Tail), comic artist and writer Cassie J Sneider (Fine Fine Music) and nationally-ranking slam poet and Mr Transman 2010 Kit Yan
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Girl You Know It's True

When Bixby, a 40-ish playwright fails to get his work produced he conjures up a radical new identity for himself: an impostor. His stand in - an African American Lesbian woman in a wheelchair - instantly shoots to fame.
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8:00pm

Millennium Approaches and a newly-revised Perestroika

The year is 1985: Ronald Reagan has just been reelected to a second term, and the deadly AIDS epidemic is at its height in New York City in Tony Kushner’s two-part epic historical drama. See both parts in one day and save. Benefiting AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Call box office for details
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Pushed to the Edge

Natya Dance Theatre and Mordine & Company Dance Theatre come together to present the World Premiere of “Pushed to the Edge,” a unique work examining and combining the dance forms of Eastern and Western culture.
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Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies

New Philharmonic caps their 2011-2012 season with “Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies,” Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL.
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CMSA Bruise-Hers Women's Flag Football Fundraiser

A fundraiser to help send the Chicago Bruise-Hers to the 2012 Gay Bowl in Denver. Your $10 cover charge will go directly to support sending two teams from Chicago to represent our fine city in the tournament. Entertainment by Katie Todd, Hot Mess Band with a special guest appearance by Amy Kelly.
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9:00pm

Alex In Wonderland

Alex In Wonderland continues MidTangent's dedication to bringing original works with a familiar twist to the Chicago GLBTQ community, providing once again the chance to relive your childhood with stories that are close to your heart, told the way you've always wanted.
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Matt Alber LIVE In Concert

See out singer-songwriter Matt Alber, celebrating the 6th anniversary of The Flesh Hungry Dog Show. Doors open at 9 pm, show starts at 10. Tickets available at www.fleshhungrydog.com.
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10:00pm

Late Night with DJ Hector Fonseca

Hydrate Nightclub presents DJ Hector Fonseca live! With five number one remixes in 2011 by such popular artists such as Lady GaGa, Beyonce, and Katy Perry; you won't want to miss the energy he will be bringing to the Hydrate dance floor!
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Downtown Karaoke

Karaoke tonight and every Saturday at Downtown Bar and Lounge! The fun starts at 10pm and ends at 2:30am.
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Every Saturday

Atmosphere Bar

Male Dancers from Sarabia and Exclusive Manwatch of MI with DJ Timmy Loop, $5 Stoli Blue

Baton Show Lounge

Shows 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m.

Berlin Nightclub

$1 select shots, $3 Berlin Bombs, $5 Tropical Sex, $5.50 Ultimat. Twisted w/ DJ Chester or DJ Larissa, $5 and up cover starts at 11 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sat: House of Santana drag show 9 p.m.-midnight

Big Chicks

Euchre Club 6 p.m., DJ and dancing 10 p.m., no cover
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Bobby Love's

Karaoke featured artist nite, trivia shots & giveaways w/ DJ Tim
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Broadway Youth Center

1PM-2:30PM: SHOUT!, A support group for newly out LGBT and questioning youth.

CGY: Youth Pride Center

1PM-5PM Youth P.R.I.D.E. Join one of the many youth clubs, get help finding a job, social and educational activities. Lunch provide.

Charlie's

Country with DJ Michael B 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Afterhours dance with DJ LuLu
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Club Krave

Club Krave Divas drag show, bartenders Romie and Markie, $10 mixed drink pitchers, DJ KY
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Crew Bar & Grill

Football with $2.75 Bud Light drafts and $3.75 Shiner Bock drafts, VJ Ven spinning from 6 - 10 p.m., VJ Bobby Marley 10 p.m.

Downtown Bar and Lounge

Work your Saturday's right with DJ Freddie Bain and guest DJ's

DS Tequila Company

$1 Shots
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Encompass Nightclub

Resident DJ Tiff 11 p.m.

Halsted's Bar and Grill

$6 champagne cocktails, $4 22 oz. Bud Lights, 12 Stoli Bloodies during brunch

Hamburger Mary's

Mimosa Brunch served ‘til 3 p.m., first mimosa free, then $2, $4 Leinie bottles

Hunters

Surge Saturdays with DJ Lawrence K, $4 Bacardi cocktails, $5 Skyy cocktails.
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Jackhammer

DJ Man Scott, 1st Sat.-Great Lakes Bears with DJ Chris Eterno, 2nd Sat.-Bear Dance Party with buffet, 3rd Sat.-Underwear Party with DJ Phil DaBeatz

Jeffrey Pub

Girls All Night Out dance party, $3 cover, show with host Indigo Blue

Little Jim's

$4 Domestic Beers, $4 Well Drinks

Lucky Horseshoe

Bloody Mary Bar
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Maneuvers Bar

All Night Dance Party
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Manhandler

$2 schnapps/cactus juice/kool-ade; movie shown 3pm w/Joe; "Lights Out" party 3-5am.

Man's Country

Live male strippers

Mary's Attic

Dance Party with DJ Oskar & John Murges at 9 p.m. $2 Jello shots, $5 Frozen Slushies

North End

Bloody Mary Bar

Parlour on Clark

Grind Dance Party featuring DJ Luis M

Rehab Lounge

2pm-4am: Wiggin' Out contest hosted by Miss Foozie every Saturday at 9:30pm, Music by DJ Jeannette. $10 Foozie Pineapple Passion Pitchers.

Roscoe's

$15 Absolut Pink Lemonade Pitchers, $3.50 Coors Light Drafts, $4.50 Peroni Drafts, $5 Svedka Skittle Bombs
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Scarlet Bar

$5 Well Cocktails, $5 Import Beers

Sidetrack

Sidetrack Classics 3 - 9 p.m., Best of Sidetrack 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Taverna 750

Taverna 750's popular $5 late night menu features the perfect treat to end or prolong your evening. 11:00pm-1:30am
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The Call (Chicago)

$5 Absolut cocktails, video dance party

Touche

Open 3 p.m., 1st week-Great Lakes Bears, Weekly fetish parties @ 10 p.m. Club Room open

Velvet Rope

Guest DJs, $5 bombs

Wilde Bar and Restaurant

Brunch from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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