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4pm Super Bowl Party, benefit Edge Alliance Halsted's and Edge Alliance present the Super Bowl Madonna Blow Out Party. Your $10 donation to Edge Alliance will get you an all access pass to a spread of Halsted's favorite foods.

10:30am Urban Village Church: Andersonville service Andersonville is a neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which make...

5:30pm Urban Village Church: Wicker Park service Wicker Park is a neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which make U...

11am Taverna 750 First Call Brunch Come sample the amazing food and drink of Taverna 750. Spruce up your Sunday as Taverna 750 unveils ...

9pm SIN Sundays Sundays are heating up at Hydrate with SIN Sundays! Just because the weekend is over doesn't mean the party is! Join some of your favorite service industry staff members from all over the city partying it up at Hydrate!

8am Worship - Where Everyone is Welcome! We believe that the spirit of God lives in every human being, and that we are called to glorify that which unites us while at the same time celebrating the awesome diversity of God’s creations. All of us at St. Mark’s share a commitment to our faith and to our community, and we welcome visitors regardless of religious background, race, or sexual orientation. Sunday worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Christian Formation for ALL ages from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Nursery Care available from 8 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome here.

10am Rainbow Brunch North Shore LGBT men and women who meet the first Sunday of every month to socialize and make new friends. There is no membership fee. Brunch is under $8.00, pay at the door

10:15am Urban Village Church Spiritual worship is about coming together as community to make space for God to move in us. It’s a ...

2pm The Theatre School Presents A Lie of the Mind Presented by The Theatre School at DePaul University, Merle Reskin Theatre

2pm Hinsdale Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG) This month’s speaker will discuss Community Relations Service, U.S. Dept. of Justice, role as “peacemaker” in community conflicts involving race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation religion or disability.

4:30pm Meet the Candidate: Brad Trowbridge Trowbridge is running for a judicial post in the Cook County 8th Judicial Subcircuit, known for his work on issues that greatly affect women and children, such as domestic violence.

4:30pm Joe Green's Super Bowl Bash Presented by Green Team Properties. $5 cover includes two drinks and buffet. $10 Miller Lite or Coors Lite pitchers. Doors open at 4:30.

4:30pm Annual Super Bowl Party North End's annual Super Bowl Party is a benefit for CPI. The bar opens at 11am with Bloody Marys and Mimosas. The pre-game show, main event and halftime show will be presented on all the screens with full sound. Cash, prizes and more. No Cover.

5pm Superbowl Sunday Chili Contest Enjoy the thirteenth annual "Slap My Ass and Call Me Sally" chili contest at halftime. Bring in your culinary creations before the game. Judging at half-time. First place prize $100.

5pm Super Bowl at Crew See the Patriots take on the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Kickoff at 5:30. $6.50 double Bloody Marys, $10 Miller Lite pitchers, $12.50 Beergarita & mimosa pitchers. And what better place to see the Madonna halftime show?

5:30pm Super Bowl viewing party Watch the Super Bowl with your friends at Hunters. The Madonna halftime show, Superbowl commercials,...

5:30pm DS Foul Play Sunday The DS Tequila staff will be decked out in referee gear for the Super Bowl. Game sound on all televi...

5:30pm Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Roscoe's will present Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime show with the sound cranked up, according to pro...

5:30pm The Big Game at Sidetrack Watch the Giants and Patriots in the Super Bowl on the upstairs screens at Sidetrack, with Sunday Si...

5:30pm Madonna-rama Halftime Party Watch the Big Game with Diva (and ChicagoPride.com columnist) Kinley Preston as Madonna. Watch all of the action on one of 7 screens, plus CD and poster giveaways from Borderline Music.

7pm Asians and Friends Chicago January Dining Club Please RSVP to hotline.

7pm Simply Scotty Please join Scott Gryder, Nick Sula and Freddie the Puppet as they return to 3160

10pm Madonna-rama After Party The Super Bowl halftime show afterparty. What will she say? What will she do? DJ Riley York.

10pm Diva Drag Show with Angelique Munro Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with drag divas Dena Richards and Monique Moyet, hot male dancers, DJ David Byrne and hostess Angelique. $2 well, $8 Miller Lite pitchers.

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10pm Live Band Karaoke with Amy Armstrong Every Monday night at 10PM in the Front Bar, hosted by the one and only Amy Armstrong

10pm Drag Race with Frida Lay Chicago’s only amateur drag contest, hosted by Frida Lay! A hit at Roscoe’s since its premier in 200...

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8pm $1 Drinks: College Night It doesn't matter if you have to go to class or work on Wednesdays, because Hydrate's tearing Tuesdays up with $1 Drinks and $4 Rebel Bombs!

7pm Conversations in the Arts Gloria Steinem will be the featured speaker for Columbia College Chicago’s Conversations in the Arts, a in-depth dialogue series with some of the world's most notable cultural figures in a select and intimate setting. Seating is limited. RSVP online.

7pm Bi discussion night Two year anniversary of Bi programs at the Center. Ryne P. a youth activist who stands up against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia will be presented the Bill Clayton award.

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9pm Mini University Chicago's hottest new college night, loaded with THE hottest bartender's, barback's, and boys!...

8am Whole Foods Community Support Day for Merit School Shop Whole Foods on Feb. 8! Five metropolitan Chicago Whole Foods Market locations will donate 5 percent of all sales on Feb. 8, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., to Merit School of Music as part of a community support day. Merit staff, faculty and student musicians will be performing and providing information throughout the day at Whole Foods Market, 1101 S. Canal St.; 30 W. Huron St.; 1550 N. Kingsbury St.; 3300 N. Ashland Ave.; 3640 N. Halsted St.

6pm Neighborhood Night Every Wednesday evening is Palette Bistro's local neighborhood night. Anyone with a 60614 or 60657 z...

6pm Reading: My Desire for History, Essays in Gay, Community, and Labor History John D'Emilio will discuss his recent collection of Allan Bérubé essays, and their connection to LGBTQ organizing taking place in Chicago today. He will be joined by Kim Hunt, Executive Director of Affinity Community Services and Tania Unzueta, Coordinator of the LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Project at the Association of Latino Men for Action, for a discussion of past and present LGBTQ activism, race, class and gender. A Crossroads Fund event.

7pm Sex, Chocolate and Your Pelvic Floor event- What You Want, What You Need, What You Need To Know is Chicago's unique, fun, educational ladies nig...

7pm Fresh Produce: Women at War Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents the first event in the new theatre space, our annual new play development series celebrating women playwrights and women's voices. This year, our Fresh Produce is examining contemporary women’s experiences in the military, including training, combat, and the challenges of reentering civilian life. This event will also christen the new theatre space with good company, food and drink, and the exploration of this important work by and about women.

7:30pm The Theatre School Presents A Lie of the Mind Presented by The Theatre School at DePaul University, Merle Reskin Theatre

8pm Unnecessary Farce Don't miss the Chicago Premiere of Paul Slade Smith’s side-splitting and bawdy comedy Unnecessary Farce directed by Alison C. Vesely. Unnecessary Farce runs Wed., Feb 1 - Sun., March 4.

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10pm Dollhouse Drag Revue Join The Princess, Phi Phi O’Hara and different guest stars each week for a fresh, creative and exci...

9:30pm The Ultimate Open Mic - LIVE music karaoke It's open mic done like no other. Acoustic LIVE music karaoke. You can use Lloyd's guitar or he will play for you. 100's of songs with word sheets to choose from. Take the next step after karaoke. Be in the band. You are the star.

9:30pm Frat House Thursday Join Scarlet as they host all frat guys and their fans. Scarlet ramps up the frat factor with a nigh...

2pm Book signing: Native American Bolo Tie, Vintage and Contemporary Artistry Presentation, display, and book signing with Norman Sandfield, co-author.

5:30pm Bayard Rustin 100: Discovering a Forgotten Hero Known as the invisible man of the civil rights movement, he worked with Martin Luther King as an out...

5:30pm Macy’s celebrates 100th birthday of Romare Bearden In honor of Black History Month, Macy’s and The Romare Bearden Foundation celebrate the 100th birthday of the African-American artist, innovator, scholar, and visionary with an opening reception featuring his artwork, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic and tasty sampling of Romare's favorite recipes as well as a photo flipbook keepsake. With any store purchase of $50 or more a complimentary scarf printed with Bearden’s revered work The Lamp. Register for chance to win a trip for two to Paris, courtesy American Airlines. Prize includes round-trip coach air travel and hotel accommodations for two, and a $500 Macy's shopping spree so you can travel in style. RSVP by phone.

6pm Wine tasting with Judge Celia Louise Gamrath Gamrath was one of the first judges to perform and dissolve civil unions and is seeking election to the 8th Subcircuit, Chiola vacancy, the same she currently holds. RSVP to Stacey Smith at stacey@kjdstrategies.com or by phone.

7pm Chicago Red Dress Party pre-party The Red Dress Party is a national event dedicated to creating awareness and visibility for the HIV/AIDS movement and raising funds for organizations that provide vital community services. Dress for the fight, end AIDS. I {HEART} RED: $20.00/on-line $25.00/door. Open bar, small bites, “Red” raffle

7:30pm The Theatre School Presents A Lie of the Mind Presented by The Theatre School at DePaul University, Merle Reskin Theatre

7:30pm Newtown Writers The February theater-writing workshop...

7:30pm Harmony, Hope & Healing Harmony Hope and Healing Ensemble will join the choir of St. Mark's as we praise God and celebrate the life and legacy of Absalom Jones and Richard Allen on Sunday, February 12 at 10:30 a.m.. If you would like to sing with the combined choirs, you are welcome to join in rehearsals on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at St. Mark's, 1509 Ridge Avenue (corner of Ridge & Grove, near the Davis St. CTA/METRA), Evanston. Everyone is Welcome!

8pm Early To Bed Presents: How To Bed a Trans Man A workshop designed for folks who would like to educate themselves more about FTMs and trans male sexuality, particularly as it relates to their own dating life.

9pm Thirsty Thursdays Je t'aime Entertainment Presents: Thirsty Thursdays $3 "You Call it", Chicago's Largest LGBTQA Night with Special Drag performances, resident DJ Fuego, and special guests at Watra Night Club

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9pm Spin Shower Contest Join super cute Victor at Midnight for Spin's outrageous and infamous contest! Get there by 11:30pm...

6:30pm Dirty Business: “Clean Coal,” the Battle for Our Energy Future The Environmental Justice Alliance of Greater Southeast Chicago will host a free screening of the Ce...

7pm Down With Love: A Cabaret Show From Innatevloution Theater. Featuring the songs of Motown. Directed by Toma & Raymond K. Cleveland. $20 includes 1 drink ticket for well, house wine or Miller drinks. Seating at 7, show at 7:30.

7pm Screening: Forks Over Knives Meet Rip Esselstyn, former award-winning professional triathlete, firefighter, and author of The Eng...

7:30pm Romantic Abandon Lose yourself in this decadent evening of romantic

7:30pm The Theatre School Presents A Lie of the Mind Presented by The Theatre School at DePaul University, Merle Reskin Theatre

7:30pm Granta Magazine Reading & Conversation British publication with an impeccable literary pedigree and the envelope-pushing sensibility, celebrates its winter 2012 issue, "Exit Strategies," with a reading and conversation between writers Chinelo Okparanta and Nami Mun.

8pm Love is... River North Dance Chicago Festive post-show Valentine party with the RNDC Dancers at the Harris Theater with delicious artisan dessert and drink pairings to make your heart and taste buds soar. Party tickets $25.

9pm Club Kylie Calling all the lovers to The Call for all Kylie Minogue, all night with DJ Riley York.

9pm GayCo: Are you there Judy? It's me, Cancer. Judy Fabjance presents an evening of Comedy, Cries and Choreography as she takes you on her journey through Breast Cancer. Learn about "the one" who truly wasn't there for her and why she hates all holidays except one. And why cancer all she can think about is cancer so come cancer see this cancer show. $13. Fridays through Feb. 24

9pm Red Hot Kinky Valentine's Party Alternative inclusive casual encounters party. All women, TGs, & CDs free at casual encounters parties, men, couples $30. EncountersClub@aol.com

10pm Bi-Polar Fridays at @mosphere Bar Every Friday the ONLY place to be is @mosphere Bar in Andersonville for Bi-Polar Friday's. Hosted by...

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6pm Equality Illinois 21st Annual Justice for All Benefit Gala Continuing its more than decade-long tradition as the largest LGBT black-tie gala in the Midwest Equality Illinois hosts its 2012 Justice for All Benefit Gala February 11, 2012.

2pm Androcles and the Lion ShawChicago gives the 2012 treatment to George Bernard Shaw’s crackling 1912 Androcles and the Lion with a first-rate cast of ten Chicago actors.

4pm Fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Tammy Baldwin Doubling as a "warm up" party to the annual gala downtown ) hosted by Dr. Timothy Loftus, Hal Shipman, and Channing Greene in conjunction with the Victory Fund. Rep. Baldwin will be Skyping in to greet the attendees and talk briefly about the campaign. Cocktails, beer, wine, with a few of the host's specialty drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Donation: $50 per person, which can be paid by check at the event. More information and pre-payment online ( Enter "Chicago" in Comment section upon payment ). Location and information by phone 646-320-0212

4:30pm Independent Caholic Church Alternate Evangelical Catholic Church is totally Catholic, valid orders and sacraments; without the guilt, bigotry, and hatefullness. All welcome, especially those disinfranchized by their church's lack of support.

6pm The Color is Red Gala Chicago Windy City Black Pride presents for National Black HIV Awareness Day. Pow Wow board member Jackie Anderson will be honored at the event.

7:30pm The Theatre School Presents A Lie of the Mind Presented by The Theatre School at DePaul University, Merle Reskin Theatre

10pm Tease HER at T's Hey Ladies, T's is doing it every Saturday night! Stop by and dance & drink the night away!...

10pm 80s New Wave benefit for IL Gender Advocates Beer and wine. Dj Toast spinning the 80s New Wave. Suggested donation, $5.

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

10pm Cupid's Ball Get your heart on with porn stars Samuel O'Toole, James Huntsman and Marcus Mojo. Sponsored by Next Door Studios.

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10:30am Urban Village Church: Andersonville service Andersonville is a neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which make...

5:30pm Urban Village Church: Wicker Park service Wicker Park is a neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which make U...

11am Taverna 750 First Call Brunch Come sample the amazing food and drink of Taverna 750. Spruce up your Sunday as Taverna 750 unveils ...

9pm SIN Sundays Sundays are heating up at Hydrate with SIN Sundays! Just because the weekend is over doesn't mean th...

10am Be My Valentine Family Event Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation’s brunch buffet, Valentine’s activities for children and special concert by award-winning children’s musician Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players. Lighting up the room “pink” will be Justin Jacobson and Platinum Events, providing DJ’d entertainment and dancing, and there will be a special performance by PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at the Broadway Playhouse through spring.

10:15am Urban Village Church Spiritual worship is about coming together as community to make space for God to move in us. It’s a ...

10:30am Freedom to Marry Demo at Holy Name Cathedral Supporting Organizations: Rainbow Sash Movement, Dignity, Gay Liberation Network, Equality Illinois, 8th Day Justice Center

10:30am Sociopaths. Narcissists, and Human Nature Melissa Perrin, a licensed clinical psychologist, on how to recognize when a psychological tendency in a person has become a trait or a disorder, how to protect yourself from pathological behavior and how our responses can help to effect a positive outcome.

10:30am Harmony, Hope & Healing Harmony Hope and Healing Ensemble will join the choir of St. Mark's as we praise God and celebrate the life and legacy of Absalom Jones and Richard Allen on Sunday, February 12 at 10:30 a.m.. If you would like to sing with the combined choirs, you are welcome to join in rehearsals on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at St. Mark's, 1509 Ridge Avenue (corner of Ridge & Grove, near the Davis St. CTA/METRA), Evanston. Everyone is Welcome!

3pm New Philharmonic: “Valentine’s Pops” New Philharmonic continues into February with the very popular “Valentine’s Pops” at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage.

4pm Lorna Luft Celebrates Her Mother Judy Garland “Songs My Mother Taught Me” a celebration of the music & life of Judy Garland, and a theatrical extravaganza melding one of the world‘s most familiar songbooks with personal memories of a loving daughter.

6pm Prime Timers Prime Timers are older gay or bisexual men (and younger men who admire mature men). Second Sunday of each month.

6pm Chicago Prime Timers Open Social Here's an opportunity to learn more about the Chicago Prime Timers. Come join us at our open social. 6pm social hour, 7pm dinner. $20 members, $25 non-members

7pm An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber Enjoy a rare behind the scenes glimpse at the inspiration for some of Broadway's greatest hits with Kevin Moore Presents Score-by-Score, The Best of Broadway Musicals: An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Doors open at 5:30. $25 for general seating, $25 for reserved seating can be purchased online or by phone.

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10pm Live Band Karaoke with Amy Armstrong Every Monday night at 10PM in the Front Bar, hosted by the one and only Amy Armstrong...

10pm Drag Race with Frida Lay Chicago’s only amateur drag contest, hosted by Frida Lay! A hit at Roscoe’s since its premier in 200...

6pm Cocktail reception for Justice Mary Jane Theis Cocktail reception in support of Justice Mary Jane Theis for IL Supreme Court, host committee in formation: Cong. Mike Quigley, Jay Paul Deratany, Christopher Johnsen, Scott Clay, Lowell Jaffe, Robert Kohl, Jacob Meister, Anthony Martinez. $100 individual ticket. RSVP or information from Sharon Weber sweber@kohnconsulting.com

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8pm $1 Drinks: College Night It doesn't matter if you have to go to class or work on Wednesdays, because Hydrate's tearing Tuesdays up with $1 Drinks and $4 Rebel Bombs!

7am B2B Monthly Networking Event Fall in Love in 60 seconds, Marie Hale Ramos. Bring your note book and learn the secret formula for maximum impact in networking, the top 3 No No's in networking; how to pull an audience

6pm Valentine's Day at Sidetrack Whether stag, couple or triad, join Sidetrack for roses, kisses and restaurant gift card giveaways.

7:30pm Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific Chicago debut of new production...

10pm All You Need Is Love Enjoy chocolate martins, champagne and wine specials with your lovah. Late Bar, 3534 W. Belmont Ave.

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9pm Mini University Chicago's hottest new college night, loaded with THE hottest bartender's, barback's, and boys!...

6:30pm Operation Sidewinder An adventure story, a political satire, a pop-art “smash up,” this play with music points up the dehumanizing effects of technology on American culture, circa 1970.

7:30pm The Joffrey Ballet presents The Joffrey Ballet brings to Chicago the work of three world-renowned choreographers in “Winter Fire,” a mixed repertory program featuring two premieres and an audience favorite. The groundbreaking pieces include the U.S. Premiere of Infra by Wayne McGregor (Resident Choreographer of London’s Royal Ballet), the Company Premiere of In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated by William Forsythe (former Joffrey dancer), and the critically acclaimed After the Rain by Christopher Wheeldon (Resident Choreographer of New York City Ballet). “Winter Fire” is presented in ten performances only at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, February 15 – 26.

7:30pm Joffrey Ballet presents The Joffrey Ballet brings to Chicago the work of three world-renowned choreographers in “Winter Fire,” a mixed repertory program featuring two premieres and an audience favorite.

11:30pm GL Chamber Weekly Wednesday Lunch Networking Group Picking members to start our new networking group. $10 cash at door. RSVP and apply online.

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10pm Dollhouse Drag Revue Join The Princess, Phi Phi O’Hara and different guest stars each week for a fresh, creative and exci...

7pm God vs. Gay? The Center on Halsted, Nehirim, Or Chadash, Equality Illinois, the Forward, Zeek, and Beacon Press are proud to host Jay Michaelson for an evening of learning and conversation on how LGBT Jews and allies enrich the Jewish people with their differences, and how we can have productive conversations with those still struggling with issues of religion and sexuality.

6pm P.Y.G.'s Kick-off Reception For Chicago Takes Off P.Y.G. (Professional Young Gays) Inc. and Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) present a kick-off reception for Chicago Takes Off. Get an inside look into this year's cutting-edge burlesque show, which is on Saturday, March 3. The event is free, but please RSVP by Monday, February 13 to events@p-y-g.org to secure your spot today as space is limited.

9:30pm Frat House Thursday Join Scarlet as they host all frat guys and their fans. Scarlet ramps up the frat factor with a nigh...

7pm CD4 presents Poz Box & The Dating Game The first poz/poz-friendly viral social network. Free BBQ, $2 domestic beers, $3 imports. Third Thursday of every month.

7:30pm Operation Sidewinder An adventure story, a political satire, a pop-art “smash up,” this play with music points up the dehumanizing effects of technology on American culture, circa 1970.

7:30pm Newtown Writers Elevating GLBT literature. February general workshop.

7:30pm Poetry Reading Catherine Theis & Jesscia Savitz...

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9pm Spin Shower Contest Join super cute Victor at Midnight for Spin's outrageous and infamous contest! Get there by 11:30pm...

4pm Intensive Journal Workshops Two-Part Series; Life Context (Part 1) and Depth Contact (Part 2).

5pm Lillstreet Art Center Ceramics Exhibition The new gallery showing, Anointed: Ritual Vessels, showcases the overtly ceremonial pots of Seth Green, the clever, domestic creations of Andrew Gilliatt, and the joyful, highly decorated vessels of Julia Galloway.

7:30pm Operation Sidewinder An adventure story, a political satire, a pop-art “smash up,” this play with music points up the dehumanizing effects of technology on American culture, circa 1970.

7:30pm Staged reading of The Laramie Project Staged readings beginning today will allow the public to see the original play by Moisés Kaufman, providing background and context for The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, which begins March 4. Tickets to the readings, $15.

11pm Diva's Den Drag Show Come out for Maneuver's legendary monthly Drag Revue, the Diva's Den. Great performers from the Chicagoland area and always a fantastic time. DJ Kevin G before and after the shows!

11pm URBANO Mardi Gras Party URBANO Blatino Party MARDI GRAS with a Carnavale in Rio Twist! Blending Hip Hop, Reggae, Reggaeton & a Touch of Samba DJs Anton & Corona Spin the Beats. Sexy URBANO Dancers add the heat

11pm Corn Productions presents Happy Endings: A Drinking Game Performance Once upon a time, in the land of Three Sheets Away, an ingenious and resourceful troupe of amusing artists combined fantastical sketch comedy and over-indulgent drinking games and created a whimsical night of fractured fairy tales, generous guffaws, and intoxicating beverages and now Corn Productions brings the enchanted evening to the Cornservatory through March 3.

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12pm Red Door Animal Shelter Fundraiser: Tattoo You! Now is the time for you to get the tattoo or piercing you've been thinking about! Insight Studios will donate all the money raised to the animals at Red Door Animal Shelter.

1pm When Identities Collide: Sexuality and Black Feminism Featuring author Kimberly Springer and Jennifer Brier, co-curator of the exhibit Out in Chicago. The program, co-sponsored by the Chicago History Museum and Gender and Women's Studies Program at University of Illinois at Chicago, will explore the history of lesbians in the Black feminist movement and the future of queer, feminist, women of color organizing.

2pm Androcles and the Lion ShawChicago gives the 2012 treatment to George Bernard Shaw’s crackling 1912 Androcles and the Lion with a first-rate cast of ten Chicago actors.

3pm Newly Union Game Twenty couples will compete in a live game show very similar to the Newlywed game. $10 gets you a drink ticket, chance to win door prizes, and a grand time all hosted by Cyon Flare! $20 gets couples the chance to compete for bragging rights and a trip (you don't have to be legally unioned to play) First 20 couples to RSVP to development@affinity95.org will play. Pay at the door. Real prizes, including a second honeymoon.

4pm Beginner Spinning Join ladies of Sapphic Adventures for an hour of heart pounding spinning. Know No Limits is an Edgewater neighborhood gym owned and operated by a lesbian owner. Cost: $11/person.

7pm Operation Sidewinder An adventure story, a political satire, a pop-art “smash up,” this play with music points up the dehumanizing effects of technology on American culture, circa 1970.

7:30pm Sappho's Midwinter Dance Party & Mixer with Kathie Bergquist and Riva Lehrer...

9pm 9 to 12 Bowling League Longest running GLBT Bowling League in suburban Chicago 191 South River Road (just north of Rand Road) in Des Plaines

9:30pm Step Back In Time Ashley Morgan and Chicago Spirit Brigade present this drag show benefiting grandparents raising grandchildren impacted by HIV/AIDS, a program of FCAN. Seating at 9:30, show at 10.

10pm Tease HER at T's Hey Ladies, T's is doing it every Saturday night! Stop by and dance & drink the night away!...

10pm 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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