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Friday, August 31, 2012
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9:00am
Chicago Convergence 2012
Convergence is an international gathering of gay big men and their admirers. It is the largest event of its kind in the world for the Chub and Chaser community.
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12:00pm
DJ Timmy Loop
Cocktail starts the Labor Day weekend with guest DJ Timmy Loop and go-go boys workin’ up a sweat.
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1:00pm
Women's Labor Day Weekend Camping, Sisters for LGBT Community Fundraiser
Bags, frisbee cups, flippy cups, flag football, fishing, karoake, listening to Mindy Bartlett sing and share her acoustic set. Online Registration will be open until Tuesday August 28, 2012. Through Sept. 03. Questions to Edith Nieves at iluv2tch2@gmail.com
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2:00pm
Summer’s Last Stand
Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold and Big Boi—known as one-half of the duo Outkast (“Hey Ya”)—are among the scheduled headliners at this years North Coast Music Festival.
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5:00pm
Mr. Continental 2012 Preliminaries
Opening night of the biggest pageant weekend in America. First of two nights to choose Mr. Continental 2012. Doors open at 5 pm; contest begins at 6. Call 312-527-9338 for ticket information.
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6:00pm
Town Hall discussion of draft Chicago Cultural Plan
In continuing with its public engagment process for the Cultural Plan, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will once again hold a series of public meetings to get direct feedback from residents.
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7:00pm
CrAzYToWn: my first psychopath
Real-life therapist/performer Jude Treder-Wolff takes you down the rabbit hole in CrAzYToWn: my first psychopath August 31st – September 2nd At The Chicago Fringe Festival
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Ladies Night: Femms for Fido
All proceeds to to help save Dogs lives, Music by Tonya Steele and an acoustic set by Girlband. Raffles, specials, giveaways. $15 suggested donation include champagne for the first hour.
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Pink Milk, the story of Alan Turing
At the Chicago Fringe Festival through Sept. 9, a drama infused with dance is inspired by the true story of Alan Turing, the man basically responsible for ending WWII in Britain and later criminally charged for being gay, who chose chemical castration over prison and died a mysterious death. Written by Alex Paul Young, a Latino Chicago playwright.
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'Convento' Film Screening
Dutch kinetic artist Christiaan Zwanikken resurrects the deceased local wildlife by reanimating the skeletal remains with servomotors and robotic engineering. Admission $10.
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8:00pm
Midwest premiere of After
A wrongfully imprisoned man is exonerated by DNA evidence after seventeen years in prison and must re-assimilate into a cold, foreign world of toothbrush shopping, doggy day care, and a friendship with an anxious young woman with secrets of her own. Through October 14. Tickets by phone.
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Just Like the Movies: Katie Gaga's Birthday Bash Show
Its Katie Gaga's 24th bday bash and show with a fun movie theme starring Katie Gaga, Megan Newbury, Rhonda Swanberg, Sativa Haze, Serina DeVine, Tina Roberts, Lindsey Devereaux, and Cee-Cee LaRouge. Costume attire is encouraged for a possible costume contest. $10 domestic buckets, $16 import buckets, $1 off all vodka cocktails. Sexy shot chick LaTonya Manro. DJ Theresa Dawn.
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The Shit Show
Comedy every last Friday of the month. Hosted by Rasa Gierstikas and Ever Mainard.
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9:00pm
Alexis meets Samantha
A beach-themed swimwear party which will give you an adrenalin rush with sexy dancers and live DJ performances.
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Shower Contest
Join Spin for their legendary Shower Contest at Midnight! Get there by 11:30pm to register. First prize is $100 and second prize is $50 SPIN bar tab!
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AIDS Foundation Chicago AIDS Run/Walk Fundraiser
Come support and/or learn how you can join the team. Minimum $5 suggested donation at the door; $5 drink specials and $5 raffle tickets. The mission of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS and improve the lives of people affected by the epidemic.
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Below Bar Launch Party
Minibar Ultra Lounge and Café unveils the Below Bar to kick off Labor Day weekend. 42 Below Vodka hosts this reception from 9-11pm, followed by a live drum performance by MCB along side resident DJ Tony Tone. 20% of bar sales will be donated to the Team to End AIDS.
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10:00pm
Brass Chuckles Comedy Showcase
Brass Chuckles is a comedy show that invites fascinating people to come out to play hosted by comedian and Femme(ce) Tamale Sepp. Explores comedy through stand-up, sketch, improv, videos, performance art, live readings of personal narrative work, and other creative methods. $10.
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It's Britney, Bitch
All Britney Spears, all night with DJ Riley York.
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11:00pm
Hot Jockstrap Contest
Sofia Saffire hosts the hottest contest in Uptown. 1st place: $150 in cash and prizes; 2nd place: $75 in cash and prizes; 3rd place: $25 Crew Gift Card. Sponsored by Nightspots.
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Urbano Labor Day Party
DJ Anton and DJ Gucci Rox. Frozen drink specials and sexy Urbano dancers.
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Every Friday
3160
POP goes the Gio at 9 p.m.
Atmosphere Bar
Bi-Polar Fridays with male dancers from Sarabia (7-9 p.m.) and Exclusive Manwatch of MI (11- close). Hosted by Regina Upright, DJ Eric Hall, $5 Stoli Blueberry, $13 Cosmo pitchers
Baton Show Lounge
Shows 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m.
Berlin Nightclub
Cosmix: DJ Greg Haus, electro, progressive, and alternative, $1 select shots, $3 Bacardi Bombs, $5 “Tropical Sex” pints, $5.50 42 Below Vodka. $5 and up cover starts at 11 p.m.
Big Chicks
DJ and dancing 10 p.m., no cover, 1/3 lb cheeseburger $5, $3 basket of appetizers (zucchini, mushroom, onion rings, poppers)
Popular on Fridays
Bobby Love's
Karaoke w/ Creagh 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Popular on Fridays
Bonsai Bar & Lounge
DJ Techno KIDD, spinning hits all night long. Never a cover and always $4 cocktails. Must be 21/with ID.
Broadway Youth Center
6PM-9PM: Friday Drop In, A safe space for youth, includes education and support groups, anonymous HIV testing and medical care.
Bucks Saloon
$10 Miller pitchers, $2 Schnapps
Charlie's
Two-steppin’ lessons with Stina at 10 p.m., country with DJ Michael B ‘til 1:30 a.m., Afterhours dance with DJ LuLu
Popular on Fridays
Club Krave
Male dancers w/ bartenders Eric and Romey, $10 dom. buckets, $16 import buckets, DJ Brandi Wyne
Crew Bar & Grill
P.B.R. Cans $2, Goose Island Honkers pints $3.50, $5 Mega Mojitos, 1/2 price nachos, 4th Friday-Frat Boy Friday, w/ Hot Jock Contest at 11:30 p.m.
Downtown Bar and Lounge
See your favorite Chicago DJ's every week! 10pm-2am
DS Tequila Company
$1 Shots
Encompass Nightclub
Karaoke, $4 24 oz. Big Boy Lites
Halsted's Bar and Grill
$5 Stoli mixed & bombs, $12 Bud Light/Miller Lite pitchers
Hamburger Mary's
$5 “Mary’s Punch” pints and $4 Shock Top pints
Hunters
Release Fridays with DJ Ron G., $2.50 Miller products
InnExile
Here’s the Beef male dancers 11 p.m.
Jackhammer
DJ Man Scott, 1st Fri.-The Flesh Hungry Dog Show, Last Fri.-ManHunt.com party
Jeffrey Pub
Guys All Night Out dance party, $3 cover
Little Jim's
$6 Draft Pitchers
Maneuvers Bar
All Night Dance Party
Manhandler
$2 cactus juice/kool-ade/schnapps; "Jeopardy" 3:30pm; "Wheel of Fortune" 6:30pm.
Man's Country
Live male strippers
Mary's Attic
Feel Good Fridays with Rogue DJ at 9 p.m., $3 Bama-Slamma shots, $5 Mary’s Punch pints
Parlour on Clark
BOYBAR featuring DJ Teri Bristol and $2 well $2 Lite Pints
Popular on Fridays
Rehab Lounge
5pm-4am: 1/2 Price All Pints, $5 Jagerbombs
Roscoe's
$15 Absolut Pink Lemonade Pitchers, $3.50 Coors Light Drafts, $4.50 Peroni Drafts, $5 Svedka Skittle Bombs
Scarlet Bar
The First Ward Ball, $4 Well Drinks, $4 wine glasses, $4 domestics, DJ Dolo
Sidetrack
Showtunes 5-9 p.m., Best of Sidetrack 9 p.m. - 2 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
The Call (Chicago)
After-work retro video cocktail party 6-9 p.m., TGIF Video hits after 9, $4.50 Stella bottles, $1 Dekuyper shots
Touche
1st week - MAFIA; 2nd week - Full Moon party and contest; 3rd week - ONYX Club night, Club Room open at 10 p.m.
Popular on Fridays
Velvet Rope
Karaoke with Creagh, $6 Grey Goose
Wang's
Think Pink Friday's with DJ Stinky Pinky
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