ChicagoPride.com: LGBT Chicago events for Saturday, May 12, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012

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8:00am

Eight hour, competitive cycling event to support the Never Coast for Cancer Foundation. Teams of up to four members commit to raising $1,000
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12:00pm

30+ Model Search

Casting for the Nationwide Wilhelmina Search 2012. Prizes: Wilhelmina contract, a fashion feature spread in O, The Oprah Magazine, a $1000 gift card from Macy’s, a $1000 Miraclesuit® swim wardrobe, and a three day all expense paid trip to New York City.
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2:00pm

Connecting Dots: Chicago Dyke March Collective Community Forum

Discuss the connections between youth, race, and sexuality for a safer and more inclusive community, sponsored by Chicago Dyke March Collective, a grassroots mobilization and celebration of dyke, queer, bisexual, and transgender resilience. Learn more about CDMC online.
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3:00pm

Bucks Nuts Fundraiser

A fundraiser for the softball team with drink specials, free barbeque, 50/50 raffle, raffles for Cubs tickets , Sox Tickets, and other prizes.
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5:00pm

Krushers Carnival

Join in carnival games, including the Dunk Tank, and soak your favorite Krusher. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, plus help the Sidetrack Krushers football team compete in the Pride Bowl Tournament in Chicago and the Gay Bowl Tournament in Denver. $20 donation at the door includes two drink tickets and a chance to win door prizes.
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7:00pm

2012 Human First Gala

The Center on Halsted hosts its annual Human First Gala to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations who have contributed to building and strengthening the LGBT community in Chicago. Featuring emcee Andy Cohen, of Bravo's, "Watch What Happens Live" with a musical performance by k.d. lang & the Siss Boom Bang.
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Mothers in the Mills

The Puppy Mill Project will host their annual Mothers in the Mills benefit. The organization holds the event to raise awareness and funds to help educate more consumers about puppy mills.
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Augie & C.K.’s Reunion

Drink specials, guest DJ’s, raffle proceeds to Breast Cancer Awareness. Rooms going fast due to other events, available at a discount at 312-225-7000 and mention Augie & C.K.’s. More info from Pickles, 773-507-6378 or martinez-victoria@sbcglobal.net
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Andrea Martin: Final Days!

Andrea Martin's Final Days! Everything Must GO!!
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Arcade Brewery Fundraiser and Beer Potluck

Arcade Brewery Live Fundraising Event at Threadless Headquarters shows promise with big acts, video games, and even haircuts.
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Asians and Friends "Hug an Asian" pub crawl

Pub crawl to four bars.
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Lang Lang

The internationally acclaimed pianist's only Chicago-area concert in 2012, $25-$125 (with a $500 ticket including a post-concert reception with Lang).
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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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Piano Man Mark Farris at 3160

Piano Man Mark Farris returns to Chicago's 3160 for a perfect evening of show tunes and medleys. Don't miss out on a great evening of entertainment!
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MISTER App Release Party and Model Search

Celebrate this hot new gay app with music and hijinks by DJ Moose, photography by John Cotter and hosted by International Mr. Leather Jason Hendrix. Drink specials and giveaways all night.
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Andrea Martin: Final Days!

Andrea Martin's Final Days! Everything Must GO!!
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10:00pm

BOUND! wIth DJ Paulo

It's time once again to dust off that leather and get it ready for the annual Bound party, the unofficial kickoff to IML weekend. This year Hydrate brings in world-renowned Dj Paulo for a night that is sure to be memorable. Sexy leather go-go boys. Dance floor open 'til 5 am.
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11:00pm

Bound! with DJ Paulo

Hydrate Nightclub presents its Annual Party BOUND! The unofficial kick off for IML! Get your leather out and ready and hit the dance floor with DJ Paulo spinning till 5 AM.
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Madame LaQueer & Phi Phi O'Hara

RPDR's superstars in two performances at midnight and 1 am. DJ Riley York, VJ Dominic. $5 in advance; $10 at the door; $20 VIP meet and greet.
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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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