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11am
Northalsted Sunday Funday
North Halsted comes alive with Sunday-Funday festivities and activity. See what all of Chicago Land is enjoying. Come straight to Halsted!
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 place to receive God’s grace and love and to give of ourselves, as well.
LGBT welcoming worship services at Urban Village Church are eclectic and experiential, practical and intelligent, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring.
10:30am
Urban Village Church Andersonville Service
Andersonville is a neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which makes Urban Village Church thrilled to be involved in the community! LGBT welcoming worship services at Urban Village Church are eclectic and experiential, practical and intelligent, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring.
10:30am
Urban Village Church Wicker Park Service
Wicker Park is a unique neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which makes Urban Village Church thrilled to be involved in the community! LGBT welcoming worship services at Urban Village Church are eclectic and experiential, practical and intelligent, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring.
11am
First Call Brunch
Offering first class selections and tasty libations, Taverna 750's First Call Brunch is Lakeview's ultimate Sunday-Funday brunch stop.
1pm
Scarlet's Liquid Brunch
Liquid Brunch, Chicago's post brunch party, hosted by Scarlet. Featuring $12 bottles of champagne, complimentary cereal, cartoons on the screens, and DJ DOLO on the decks.
1:15pm
Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Race for the Cure
To honor those who have battled breast cancer and further the mission of the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 6:30am registration, 7 pre-race entertainment .
2pm
A Study In Scarlet
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes story, published in Beeton's Christmas Annual in 1887.
2pm
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Colorful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music. Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from the five millennia of Chinese civilization.
3pm
“Southbridge” at Chicago Dramatists
Athens, Ohio circa 1881. A white woman has been brutally killed and an angry mob is at the jailhouse door demanding the sheriff lynch the accused murderer. The young black man accused of the crime must relive the events that lead him to the hangman's tree in order to reveal the truth. Thursday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm, through March 3.
7pm
The Tenors “Lead With Your Heart” Tour
Selections from their new album, #1 on the Billboard crossover charts, with cover features such as Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” and Elton John’s “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”
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6pm
Taverna 750 Pasta Night
Start your week off right, with $5 Chef's choice pasta and $5 house wine quartinos on Mondays. Chef provides tasty concoctions every week. A perfect date night.
6pm
GLBT Loop People
Funnest GLBT group in the Loop, sitting near the bar, and looking forward to drinks and/or dinner. An organizer will be there until at least 7:30 so if you're there by 7:30, you're on time.
7pm
Spring Gathering to Focus on Health Concerns
Interfaith Action of Evanston’s Spring Gathering. Information about health resources for the uninsured and under-insured and the unique health issues facing the homeless. Park at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church located at 1012 Lake St.
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9pm
Drag Race with Frida Lay
Chicago’s only amateur drag contest, hosted by Frida Lay! A hit at Roscoe’s since its premier in 2000.
6pm
Chicago Academy for the Arts’ A Taste for the Arts
Student art and performance alongside the culinary creations of acclaimed chefs who have been featured on WTTW’s “Check, Please!”. Guests will be treated to a performance at the Harris Theater at 6 p.m. and proceed to the Millennium Park Terrace at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy eight different food stations. Show $30. Gala $350. Reserved tables starting at $5,000.
7:30pm
Audrey Niffenegger
A postman and a raven fall in love and conceive a child--an extraordinary raven girl trapped in a human body. She reluctantly grows into a young woman, and one day meets an unorthodox doctor who is willing to change her.
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9pm
Study Break with DePaul's DJ Scotty
Caffeine, booze and DePaul's DJ Scotty featuring great throwback music and the right amount of new stuff! If you've been studying all evening and need a little snack; FREE food from the late night menu at Taverna 750 will be brought in.
12pm
Columbia College Chicago Manifest 2013
Celebrating the work of 2,000+ graduating students with thought-provoking and playful art, music, visuals, art exhibitions, readings, original designs, singer showcases, student bands. Free, all-day event.
5:30pm
Women in Leadership Making the Case for Equality
Lambda Legal Chicago Leadership Council Inaugural Salon. Keynote speaker Fay Clayton, highlighted guests Kim Hunt, Mona Noriega, Lark Mulligan, Laura Szumowski, Camilla Taylor, and performances by Rebecca Kling and KOKUMO. $35 in advance, available online. $40 at the door.
6pm
Humans Being II
Curated by Riva Lehrer as part of the Bodies of Work Festival. This exhibit focuses on the experience of disability as explored through contemporary art. Through June 20.
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9pm
11th Annual Windy City Gay Idol
Windy City Gay Idol searches for the best amateur GLBT singers in the Chicago area. Competition continues through June in Chicago's bars and clubs. 8pm sign up, 9pm start.
6pm
2013 IFH Annual Gala: Get Your Kicks on Route 66
NBC Chicago Anchor, Dick Johnson emcees this fabulous evening of delicious food, open bars, dancing and a spectacular auction. Funds raised go to the LGBT supporting work of Interfaith House in its reach to ill and injured homeless. Tickets available at the door.
9pm
Frat Night Thursday at Scarlet
Scarlet hosts all frat guys and their fans as they ramp up the frat factor with a night of 40-ounce beer specials, HOT bartenders, cranked-up music and hottie high jinks!
9pm
SIN
SIN Thursday’s hosted by Mistress Mercedes with the sexiest burlesque, fetish, and sideshow performers and Alt/Indie/Rock Videos with VJ Bobby Marley. Featuring DJ Pete Augusta on the Dance floor
9pm
Just Dickin' Around
Catch Amy Eisenberg and her hilarious friends dick around with live stand-up comedy!
5:30pm
The Wire's Sonja Sohn
Geatured speaker at Facing History and Ourselves’ 22nd Annual Chicago Benefit Dinner focusing on youth violence prevention
6pm
A Greener Ravenswood
Ravenswood Community Council presents open bar and hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, a silent auction and our annual Raven Awards honoring local residents and businesses who exemplify sustainable practices. $35 in advance online, $40 at oor.
6:30pm
Girl Scout Events, Information, Registration
Girl Scouts of greater Chicago and northwest Indiana will host a fun-filled night of games and activities. Learn more about the Girl Scouts and the upcoming “Camp In." A parent or guardian must attend and remain present with their children.
6:30pm
Fierce & Fabulous: A New Look at the Ebony Fashion Fair
Explore how African American and LGBT histories mix through fashion, influenced by the famed Ebony Fashion Fair. Exhibition Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair will be open during the cocktail hour. $15, $10 members and students. 5:30 p.m. Reception
7pm
MidTangent Productions' Free Industry Mixer
Join the folks of MidTangent Productions for this free mixer. All performers, artists, dancers and related industry professionals are welcome to join for cocktails, food, networking and mingling.
7pm
Backlot Bash 2013 DJ Competition
Brought to you by Backlot Bash and The L Stop. Win a DJ spot for the 2013 Backlot Bash featuring Uh Huh Her! An opportunity for up-and-coming female DJs to play the hottest, most rockin’ and most attended outdoor women’s festival taking place Pride Weekend in Chicago. Three winners will be chosen to compete in front of a live audience.
7:30pm
The Miss Neo Pageant opening night
The Miss Neo Pageant smashes the traditional American beauty pageant form with real stories of fully-grown girls stumbling into womanhood. The delightfully offbeat contestants walk the fine line between female rivalry and alliance. Show through June 22
8pm
Irresistible Thursdays
Join us this Thursday Irresistible Thursdays... We are a gay owned and operated and offer a special LGGBT night.
8:30pm
Femme Fest 2013
Why aren't there more women in rock and why don't women get the same respect? Punk-inspired shredder guitarist The Fabulous Miss Wendy, a Hollywood rocker as seen on tour with Slash, is challenging the rules and co-headlining. $10.
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9am
Grabby's Tickets
Tickets go on sale today for the 2013 Grabby's, May 25th at the new location of the Center on Halsted.
8pm
The Night Ministry's Spring Soiree
Ppen bar with passed appetizers, games and prizes. Cocktail attire. $55 advance, $70 at door. 100% of proceeds support The Night Ministry in providing housing, health care, and human connection to those struggling with homelessness and poverty.
7pm
Katie Kadan at Roscoe's
Start Your Weekend of Right with Katie Kadan every Friday from 7-9pm! A soulful mix of Motown meets Janis Joplin.
10pm
On Fire at Hydrate
Fridays are on Fire at Hydrate! Join Hydrate for some thehottest music, hottest DJ's, and some of th...
7am
Forget Me Not Days
Volunteer for the 11th annual Forget Me Not Days® benefiting Alzheimer’s Association chapters nationwide. Sign up online or contact Bethany Hein, Manager, External Relationships at bhein@alz.org or 847-779-6952
10:30am
The Improvised Sondheim Project
Completely improvised, spontaneous musicals in the style of composer Stephen Sondheim with a suggestion from the audience and the muse of Mr. Sondheim to guide them. $15.
11am
Weekly lunch and discussion
West Suburban Senior Services LGBT Seniors Program also offers free case management and mental health counseling to LGBTs 55 and up in the Western Suburbs.
12pm
Columbia College Chicago Manifest 2013
Celebrating the work of 2,000+ graduating students with thought-provoking and playful art, music, visuals, art exhibitions, readings, original designs, singer showcases, student bands. Free, all-day event.
7:30pm
Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg’s “Rodin”
Visionary choreographer Boris Eifman’s full-length ballets combine dramatic stagecraft, exquisite technique and powerful dramatic interpretation to tell the tale of artistic inspiration and the terrible price of genius.
9pm
4Play Fridays
Join your hosts Rosie and Mlaya @ 4Play Fridays the newest Lesbian spot. No cover. 21 and over
9pm
Club Kylie
Kylie's birthday celebration with DJ Riley York. All Kylie, all night with no cover.
10pm
Bjork showcase
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of her first solo album, Debut. DJ Greg Haus.
10pm
Neverland presents
Japanimation takes over Sanctuary Nightclub on the opening night of the Anime Central Midwest Anime Convention (acen.org). $10, $15 online pre-sale. Free party limo making from Halsted & Roscoe at 10:30pm, 11:15pm, midnight, and 1am.
11:30pm
Forget Me Not Days
Volunteer for the 11th annual Forget Me Not Days® benefiting Alzheimer’s Association chapters nationwide. Sign up online or contact Bethany Hein, Manager, External Relationships at bhein@alz.org or 847-779-6952
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5:30pm
Human First Gala
Center on Halsted hosts its annual Human First Gala to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations who have contributed to building and strengthening the LGBTQ community in Chicago. Featuring singing sensation and Chicago native, Chaka Khan.
8am
Nettelhorst French Market
Enjoy the freshest flowers, vegetables, fruits, breads, meats, and crafts from local farmers, at this weekly farmers market in the heart of Boystown.
10:30am
Rally for Equal Rights!
The Illinois Family Institute are planning an anti-equal rights protest in front of Rep. Silvana Tabares's office in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. The Association of Latino Men for Action (ALMA), La Voz de los de Abajo, the Gay Liberation Network, and other pro-equal rights individuals and organizations are organizing a counter-protest for equal rights beginning at 10:30 am at this same location.
12pm
Springfield Pride
Celebrate pride at Springfield PrideFest in downtown Springfield, Illinois. Featuring great entertainment, food and services.
12pm
Skokie Art Walk
The Skokie Art Walk showcases the works of professional and student artists in restaurants and businesses during the entire month of May, 2013. Live activities May 18. Art Walk map at any participating business, meet artists at their locations, attend artists’ reception, hear roaming musicians, watch air artists paint live outdoors near the gazebo, Memorial Park, Krier Plaza. Noon – 2pm, kids 3 – 16 “make and take” workshops at Bughouse Studio, 4845 Oakton and Lincoln Terrace Art Studio & Gallery, 5027 Warren St. For all ages. Free.
8pm
Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg’s “Rodin”
Visionary choreographer Boris Eifman’s full-length ballets combine dramatic stagecraft, exquisite technique and powerful dramatic interpretation to tell the tale of artistic inspiration and the terrible price of genius.
9pm
SWEAT: Spring Fling
An underwear party for all the men out there that don't mind showing a little skin. Not comfortable in your undies? Take your shirt off and lets see some skin! DJ ThunderNate. Clothing check for $2 (with those wonderful in and out privileges).
9:30pm
Ashley Morgan presents Once Upon A Time
Join Ashley, The Call Queens and King for their monthly benefit drag review, bringing to life some of favorite storybook characters. $5 donation at the door is suggested to benefit the Team To End AIDS (T2 Chicago). Raffles and surprizes
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11am
Northalsted Sunday Funday
North Halsted comes alive with Sunday-Funday festivities and activity. See what all of Chicago Land is enjoying. Come straight to Halsted!
9pm
Out at Wrigley National Anthem Contest
Sing the National Anthem at Wrigley this summer. Out at Wrigley presents the annual National Anthem Contest. Arrive by 8pm to sign up. Free to enter.
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 place to receive God’s grace and love and to give of ourselves, as well.
LGBT welcoming worship services at Urban Village Church are eclectic and experiential, practical and intelligent, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring.
10:30am
Urban Village Church Andersonville Service
Andersonville is a neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which makes Urban Village Church thrilled to be involved in the community! LGBT welcoming worship services at Urban Village Church are eclectic and experiential, practical and intelligent, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring.
10:30am
Urban Village Church Wicker Park Service
Wicker Park is a unique neighborhood full of passion, art, diversity, and eclectic energy, all which makes Urban Village Church thrilled to be involved in the community! LGBT welcoming worship services at Urban Village Church are eclectic and experiential, practical and intelligent, relevant and, hopefully, inspiring.
11am
First Call Brunch
Offering first class selections and tasty libations, Taverna 750's First Call Brunch is Lakeview's ultimate Sunday-Funday brunch stop.
9am
Vintage Garage Chicago
Vintage Garage Chicago is held April thru October on the third Sunday of each month.
1pm
Scarlet's Liquid Brunch
Liquid Brunch, Chicago's post brunch party, hosted by Scarlet. Featuring $12 bottles of champagne, complimentary cereal, cartoons on the screens, and DJ DOLO on the decks.
1pm
Nate Silver
The statistician who gained worldwide recognition for the accuracy of his predictions during the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections will speak on The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail—But Some Don’t
1:45pm
NewTown Writers Spring Raffle Fundraiser
Free BBQ with drink purchase. Drop a dollar and win prizes to support NTW’s 35-year old mission of fostering LGBT literature through free workshops and performances for the community and beyond.
3pm
“Southbridge” at Chicago Dramatists
Athens, Ohio circa 1881. A white woman has been brutally killed and an angry mob is at the jailhouse door demanding the sheriff lynch the accused murderer. The young black man accused of the crime must relive the events that lead him to the hangman's tree in order to reveal the truth. Thursday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm, through March 3.
3pm
Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg’s “Rodin”
Visionary choreographer Boris Eifman’s full-length ballets combine dramatic stagecraft, exquisite technique and powerful dramatic interpretation to tell the tale of artistic inspiration and the terrible price of genius.
7pm
What's the T?
The About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble presents a remount of its outh Ensemble world premiere with about trans identity and tensions in the queer community: race, gender, class and age in the queer community, with trans characters at the heart of the story.
7:30pm
CYSO Spring Concert at Orchestra Hall
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras’ (CYSO) 123-member Symphony Orchestra perform highlights from the soundtrack of Academy Award-winning film “2001: A Space Odyssey"
8pm
Amir Gwirtzman Live at Mayne Stage
World renowned Israeli multi-culti jazz artist, plays more than 20 different woodwinds as a one-man band called Inhale-Exhale, R&B, jazz, Cuban jazz, Middle Eastern, Gypsy, Jewish klezmer, Armenian, Irish Celtic and Native American.
8pm
Hannah Thomas at Uncommon Ground on Clark
The Atlanta artist was voted the 2013 best singer-songwriter by Jezebel Magazine in Atlanta and has just released her 3rd studio CD, Goodbye on Wasted Time, that features Amy Ray (of the Indigo Girls) on guest vocals.
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6pm
Taverna 750 Pasta Night
Start your week off right, with $5 Chef's choice pasta and $5 house wine quartinos on Mondays. Chef provides tasty concoctions every week. A perfect date night.
6:30pm
Email Marketing Workshop
Bootstrap your Email Marketing Strategy: Learn how to build, and manage, an easy-to-update email newsletter and strategy that can turn more website traffic into business leads
7pm
Coming Out Group
10 week support group for individuals exploring sexual orientation or wanting a safe space to discuss, explore, and gain support around the struggles related to coming out. Pre-registration is required. Open to ages 18+ $10 per session.
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9pm
Drag Race with Frida Lay
Chicago’s only amateur drag contest, hosted by Frida Lay! A hit at Roscoe’s since its premier in 2000.
6:30pm
Intersex Peer Group
Intersex? Between male and female check boxes? Peer-lead casual conversation group, significant others, family, friends, allies, or anyone with questions. First Tuesday of every month. Free.
7:30pm
John Waters: This Filthy World
Director, writer, actor, and originator of the Hairspray dynasty performs his critically acclaimed one-man show focusing on his early negative influences, fascination with true crime, exploitation films, fashion lunacy, extremes of the art world, Catholicism, sexual deviancy, and his love of reading. Post-show benefit reception on the stage with Waters. $100
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10pm
IML: Best of Chicago Welcome Party
Hosted by Mr. Chicago Leather 2013 Nick Zuko, with demo by Chicago Hellfire Club. Berghoff beer tastings. The official kick-off to IML XXX5.
9pm
Study Break with DePaul's DJ Scotty
Caffeine, booze and DePaul's DJ Scotty featuring great throwback music and the right amount of new stuff! If you've been studying all evening and need a little snack; FREE food from the late night menu at Taverna 750 will be brought in.
7:15am
The Growing Economic Power of Women
Beth Brooke will share her perspectives on one of the key drivers of growth in today’s global economy - the economic empowerment of women and implications for business.
6pm
F.A.M.E. Annual Fundraiser 2013
Foundation of Artists Mentored in Entertainment: alented artists, will showcase their talents in front of celebrity judges and you. Financial and mentorship support will be awarded to the best. $50.
6pm
Can a Pill Revolutionize Sex for Gay and SGL Men
Social guru David Dodd, award winning vlogger Ken Like Barbie. All-ages, interactive, free community talk show to discuss sex, love, lust, relationships, a fresh, safer-sex option. Featuring ButtaFlySouL. Appetizers from the Hearty Boys!
6pm
Can a Pill Revolutionize Sex for Gay and SGL Men of Color?
All-ages, free community talk show directed to young gay men of color and their allies. Discussion with the panelists and audience around sex, love, lust, and a new FDA-approved form of HIV protection called PrEP. Casual reception 6pm with appetizers from Hearty Boys. 7pm performance by ButtaFlySouL.
6pm
Inaugural Women for Toni Preckwinkle event
Progressive women unite to support reelection of Cook County Board President. Host committee Christy Webber, Laura Ricketts, Dr. Cheryl Watson- Lowry, and Ronda Locke. $1000 - $150. RSVP womenfortoni@gmail.com or by phone.
7pm
Lambda Literary Awards finalist reading
Nine finalists for the 2013 Lambda Literary Awards will read from their work: Anne Laughlin (Runaway), Marty McConnell (wine for a shotgun), Lania Knight (Three Cubic Feet), E.M. Kokie (Personal Effects), Ramon H. Rivera-Servera (Performing Queer Latinidad: Dance, Sexuality, Politics), Chris Paynter (Survived by Her Longtime Companion), C.P. Rowlands (Jacob's War), Lewis Wallace, and Windy City Times Publisher Tracy Baim (Gay Press, Gay Power: The Growth of LGBT Community Newspapers in America).
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8:30pm
11th Annual Windy City Gay Idol
Windy City Gay Idol searches for the best amateur GLBT singers in the Chicago area. Competition continues through June in Chicago's bars and clubs.. 8:30pm sign up, 9:30pm start
9pm
Skin Trade with Chi Chi LaRue
The official Grabbys weekend kickoff party, Skin-Trade at Hydrate with DJ Chi Chi LaRue. $5 donation going to Chicago House
9pm
SIN
SIN Thursday’s hosted by Mistress Mercedes with the sexiest burlesque, fetish, and sideshow performers and Alt/Indie/Rock Videos with VJ Bobby Marley. Featuring DJ Pete Augusta on the Dance floor
8pm
Irresistible Thursdays
Join us this Thursday Irresistible Thursdays... We are a gay owned and operated and offer a special LGGBT night.
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12pm
International Mr. Leather Vendor Mart
A full Weekend Market "Pride Pass" is available for a donation of at least $10 and will provide immediate access to the Vendor Market during open hours. Through May 27.
8pm
IML: Opening Ceremonies
Event includes the introductions of contestants and judges. Doors open at 8 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m. Sponsored by ID Lube. Single tickets available ONLY at 5th floor Ticket Sales Desk, Marriott Downtown Mag Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave.
9pm
Chicago Cocktails
CameraBoys presents Chicago Cocktails with the nominees. Hosted by Scotty B. Featuring the Men of Hot House Entertainment, Jet Set Men, Colt Men and more
10pm
On Fire at Hydrate
Fridays are on Fire at Hydrate! Join Hydrate for some thehottest music, hottest DJ's, and some of th...
10:30am
The Improvised Sondheim Project
Completely improvised, spontaneous musicals in the style of composer Stephen Sondheim with a suggestion from the audience and the muse of Mr. Sondheim to guide them. $15.
11am
Weekly lunch and discussion
West Suburban Senior Services LGBT Seniors Program also offers free case management and mental health counseling to LGBTs 55 and up in the Western Suburbs.
7pm
Katie Kadan at Roscoe's
Start Your Weekend of Right with Katie Kadan every Friday from 7-9pm! A soulful mix of Motown meets Janis Joplin.
7pm
Queer Prom 2013
Presented by Homofrecuencia, Radio Arte. Tickets (Purchased at the door day of the event): $10 for students/youth (with valid student ID), $20 adults. Queer Prom is dancing, food, information booths about LGBTQ resources, and performances. A space for LGBTQ youth and allies to celebrate fearlessly and unapologetically who they are, our communities, and prom. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St.
7pm
The Crusade for Collecting
The Crusade’s mission is to cultivate a new crop of art lovers, patrons and collectors by encouraging people to engage with art in exciting and innovative ways.
8pm
Next Fall
As the Supreme Court and IL Legislature consider gay marriage, a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment, and unconditional love in A 5-year relationship. A tragic accident occurs and the characters examine their their values. Through June 15.
8pm
Cathy Richardson, solo
Get up close and personal with the singer/songwriter when she performs solo and acoustic at the Acorn. Opening Act: Naomi Ashley. In celebration of their 10-year Anniversary on Memorial Day Weekend.
9pm
4Play Fridays
Join your hosts Rosie and Mlaya @ 4Play Fridays the newest Lesbian spot. No cover. 21 and over
9pm
Cocktails with the Stars
Presented by cameraboys.com. Featuring Scotty B. and your favorite stars from Colt, Jet Set Men, and Hot House.
10pm
New Canyons LIVE
Special guest DJ Peroxide opens at 10, New Canyons at 11:30. DJ Greg Haus.
11pm
Scandalous Shower Contest
Enter to win the $100 grand prize or the $50 bar tab second prize. Contest at midnight. Friday night dance party 'til 2 with DJ Chester.
11pm
So You Think You Can Drag?
A one-of-a-kind contest open to all aspiring drag queens and kings who think they have the heels for the job. Bring two songs, come dressed to impress, and perform your ass off. Audience picks the winner, so bring your friends. $3 Long Islands, $12 Domestic buckets, $12 mixed drink pitchers.
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6pm
Grabby's
Host Chi Chi LaRue and Honey West host the 2013 Grabby Awards. Featuring Brent Corrigan, Tommy Defendi, Greg Grove, Trenton Ducati, Max Ryder and Michael Brandon.
8pm
IML: Pecs and Personality
IML Contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Orbitz.com. Single tickets available ONLY at 5th floor Ticket Sales Desk, Marriott Downtown Mag Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave.
10pm
STRAPPED! featuring DJ Ted Eiel &
Memorial Weekend Saturday is going to be STRAPPED! Haus of Stiel and Chunkhouse join forces for for the first time. Featuring Chicago's very own DJ Ted Eiel and San Diego's DJ Shane Stiel.
8am
Nettelhorst French Market
Enjoy the freshest flowers, vegetables, fruits, breads, meats, and crafts from local farmers, at this weekly farmers market in the heart of Boystown.
1pm
Bear-eoke
Show 'em your pipes at this annual Bear karaoke event, part of Bear Pride weekend.
8pm
Cathy Richardson Band
$15. Grammy nominee and four-time DIY Music Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actress and designer, starred as Janis Joplin in the Off Broadway hit Love, Janis. Doors at 6pm. $15.
8pm
Next Fall
As the Supreme Court and IL Legislature consider gay marriage, a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment, and unconditional love in A 5-year relationship. A tragic accident occurs and the characters examine their their values. Through June 15.
9pm
Skin XIX
The Memorial Day weekend bathhouse event with a live show from Alessio Romero (Falcon) and Rogue Status (Raging Stallion). Featuring DJs Jim Belanger and Boxxxcutter.
9pm
Gear Fetish Night
Get your fetish on just in time for IML weekend. All fetish expressions welcome.
9pm
Bearly Conscious
Get your drink on for Bear Pride with musical performances by Scott Free, Mike Grimes and Blue Redder.
10pm
Fetish @ Spin
Bring us your fetish: leather, latex, jock, harnesses, toys, whips, and chains. It's all good. Join the party with special performances all night. DJ Riley York, VJ Dominic. Two dance floors open until 3 a.m.
10pm
Gear Fetish Night
Gear dress code in Club Room. barber and bootblack on duty. Guest DJ Redtronik.
11pm
Blowoff
DJ Bob Mould and DJ Richard Morel rock Chicago's METRO IML/Bear Pride weekend...
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