ChicagoPride.com: LGBT Chicago events for Saturday, September 22, 2012

Saturday, September 22, 2012

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10:00am

Top Chef Dale Levitski does Saturday brunch right with signature creations including pigs in a blanket, Quiche Lorraine and Egg Drop Bouillabaisse. A selection of tasty sandwiches, crepes and salads are also available, as well as mimosa bottle service for the thirsty.
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11:00am

EXPO Chicago: International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art & Design

The inaugural EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary/Modern Art and Design, will host an exclusive list of the world's premier galleries in Chicago in Festival Hall at Navy Pier. This four-day art offers a curated blend of contemporary/modern art and design, as well as lectures, site-specific installations and a full roster of exciting vents and programming. Produced by Art Expositions, LLC under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, the new fair will draw upon the city's rich history as a vibrant destination for arts and culture. EXPO CHICAGO will bridge a critical gap for Chicago's contemporary arts community, helping to define the cultural future of Chicago.
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2:00pm

Oktoberfest

Get out your lederhosen! It's Oktoberfest season. Complimentary brats outside under the tents 2-7 pm. $1 off all draft beers, $2 shots of Schnapps.
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Woody Sez – The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie

The legendary Woody Guthrie defined an American era of social consciousness and political expression with songs like “This Land is Your Land” and “The Ballad of Tom Joad.” This musical portrait, featuring more than 30 of Woody’s stirring ballads and joyous anthems, celebrates the colorful life and rich musical legacy of America’s great folk troubadour. Through October 21.
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6:00pm

Beauty = Woman: Mujeres Pa'lante

La Dulce Palabra spoken word ensemble hosts fundraiser for women by women. Spoken word sonetos by La Dulce Palabra and alumni, poecia by Carmen Abiego Galindo and featuring Sandra Santiago. Also, features performances by the Afri Caribe Academy, Las Bom Pleneras and Nancy Duran. $10 includes light dinner. Cash bar by La Casa Puertorriquena. Music by DJ Gloria.
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7:00pm

Allowances and Occurrences

A durational dance project inviting the audience to choose when, where and how long to engage in the performance. Doors open at 7pm and viewers may arrive anytime thereafter. Featured artists include Michelle Kranicke, Andrea Cerniglia, Ayako Kato, Colleen Welch, Ronnie Kuller, Amanda Lee Franck, Rosa Gaia Saunders, Richard Norwood, David Sundry. Tickets $11 at Zephyr Dance's website. Questions to zephyr@zephyrdance.com.
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Opening of 'Shakespeare's Female Women'

An absurd romp that delves into the feminine mystique of the Bard. Ever Mainard and Alicia Queen will perform all of Shakespeare’s women in this offbeat performance with a sketch comedy feel.
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Loudon Wainwright III and Dar Williams

Folk musicians will kick off Dominican University’s performing-arts season. $25 ($10 for Dominician students) by phone or online.
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8:00pm

Own the Night Cabaret Show

Song and dance cabaret show to benefit arts education in the Chicagoland area through ArtReach Educational Theatre . $10 suggested donation at the gets two drink tickets between 8:30 and 10pm. Raffles, shots, fun and prizes. Hosted by Tori Sass, with special performances by Angel LeBare and the Spotlite Theatrix singers and dancers.
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9:00pm

Big House Chicago

Electronic dance music with bearish DJs Eddie Ferrier and Dennis Murray.
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GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

GLOW was a syndicated pro-wrestling program that was the first to feature only an entirely female cast. Chicago premiere at United Film Festival. Tickets online, $10.75, $.75 PayPal service fee. All tickets will call.
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10:00pm

Late Night with DJ Phil DaBeatz

Come hear the tribal beats, drums, and vocals of DJ Phil DaBeatz! His set will keep you moving on the dance floor all the way utill 5:00am
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Bear All

Four sensuous men singing steamy sweaty songs featuring JC Brook's retro soul-pop, the acoustic roots and ska of Mike Grimes, Anthony Whitaker's southern storytelling folk, Scott Free's in-your-face queer rock.
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Jujubee LIVE

RuPaul's Drag Race star Jujubee joins her friend DiDa Ritz for two performances at midnight and 1 am. $5 advance; $10 at the door; $20 VIP includes hosted bar package 10-11 pm and a meet and greet after the show.
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Mr. Muneco Vaquero 2012

Cowboy up to Antronio's for your chance at part of the $1500 in prizes. Special performance by vocalist Omar Sanchez. $5 jumbo margaritas. Antronio's Bar and Grill, 6319 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL
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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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