The Call 4 Year Anniversary
05.20.2013
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Andersonville favorite, The Call, celebrated it's fourth anniversary on Sunday, May 20th. Photos by Eamonn Sexton
Replay Media Preview Opening
05.22.2013
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Replay, a craft beer and bourbon bar meets retro arcade, held its pre-opening party Wednesday night. The new Boystown destination features 24 craft beers on tap, an Elixir inspired cocktail menu and vintage arcade games. Owner Mark Liberson announced his plans for the former Bucks Saloon at 3439 N. Halsted in April. Replay opens to the public on Friday, May 24. Photos by Eamonn Sexton
Replay opens in Boystown
05.22.2013
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Replay, a craft beer and bourbon bar meets retro arcade, held its pre-opening party Wednesday night. The new Boystown destination features 24 craft beers on tap, an Elixir inspired cocktail menu and vintage arcade games. Owner Mark Liberson announced his plans for the former Bucks Saloon at 3439 N. Halsted in April. Replay opens to the public on Friday, May 24. Photos by Anthony Meade
Human First Performance & Gala
05.18.2013
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Center on Halsted's Human First Gala, welcomed dignitaries, activists, and other community leaders to a special cocktail reception and awards dinner, which paid homage to those that have dedicated their life to change and equality for fellow LGBT members. The gala ended in celebration as Chicago native and Grammy award winning artist Chaka Khan closed out the night with a special performance of several of her famous award winning songs. Bottom line, the Human First Gala raised over $500,00 with over 800 attendees. (Read more) Photos by Waddie Grant
Interfaith House Gala
05.16.2013
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Interfaith House held their annual Gala on May 16th at 6pm, at the Germania Club. Interfaith House provides residential care for homeless men and women in medical recovery. This 64-bed center on Chicago’s West Side, offers interim housing and support to ill and injured homeless adults who would otherwise lack a stable and safe place to heal. Photos by Eamonn Sexton
Mary's Attic May 17 & 18
05.17.2013
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Out and about at Mary's Attic Friday and Saturday, May 17 & 18. Photos by Freddie Bain
Human First Performance & Gala 2013
05.18.2013
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Center on Halsted's Human First Gala, welcomed dignitaries, activists, and other community leaders to a special cocktail reception and awards dinner, which paid homage to those that have dedicated their life to change and equality for fellow LGBT members. The gala ended in celebration as Chicago native and Grammy award winning artist Chaka Khan closed out the night with a special performance of several of her famous award winning songs. Bottom line, the Human First Gala raised over $500,00 with over 800 attendees. (Read more) Photos by Anthony Meade
Tough Mudder Race 2013 (2)
05.18.2013
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Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, half a million inspiring participants, and more than $2 million dollars raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world. Photos by Anthony Meade
Tough Mudder Race 2013
05.18.2013
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Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, half a million inspiring participants, and more than $2 million dollars raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world. Photos by Anthony Meade
Neverland: JAPANIMATION
05.17.2013
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JAPANIMATION can include Hello Kitty, Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Dragonball Z, or any kind of Japanese anime!!!
DJ/Producer Serving Ovahness (Los Angeles)
Opening DJ TBA
Special Guest Host Raja Gemini (RuPaul's Drag Race season 3 winner)
Hosted by Eddie Couture, Kim Chi, Sissy Spastik, and Chic Filet
Party Limo Host: Shante Detroit Photos by Anthony Meade
Men of Fred Calendar Casting Party
05.11.2013
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Sidetrack hosted the first ever "Men of Fred" Casting Party and Fundraiser this past Saturday, an event aimed at celebrating the work of local nonprofit Fred Says, raising awareness around the lives of HIV+ teens and casting 12 men for the organization's first annual calendar. Guests enjoyed drinks and food while pin-up hopefuls strutted their stuff on stage and responded to interview questions delivered by host Cyon Flare. Photos by Eamonn Sexton
Legacy Project Spring Gala
05.10.2013
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The Legacy Project of Chicago hosted its annual Spring Gala Luncheon on Friday, May 10 at the Palmer House Hilton. The keynote speaker for the event was Equality House ally Aaron Jackson. Photos by Eamonn Sexton
Legacy Project Luncheon
05.10.2013
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The Legacy Project luncheon at the Palmer House Hilton offered a first look at the 2013 candidates for induction to the Legacy Walk along North Halsted Street in Lakeview. Aaron Jackson, the straight ally who purchased the house across from Westboro Baptist Church and painted it the colors of the gay rainbow flag, served as the keynote speaker. Sean Lewis of WGN-TV hosted the annual event. ChicagoPride.com was a proud media sponsor. The Legacy Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation committed to celebrating the contributions LGBT people have made to world history and culture. Photos by Spike King
AIDS Legal Council 25th Anniversary
05.09.2013
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Gala commemorating 25 years of AIDS Legal Council of Chicago's work assisting low-income people and their families impacted by HIV. Photos by Anthony Meade
Queen at Smartbar
05.05.2013
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Out & About at Smartbar with Queen May 5, 2013 Photos by Fred Bain
Wonderland: Chicago House Spring Brunch
05.05.2013
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Wonderland, the 26th annual Chicago House Spring Brunch and Fashion Show. This year's sold out benefit at Harold Washington Library raised $127,000. State Rep. Kelly Cassidy received the 2013 Spirit Award and Kinley Preston from ChicagoPride.com and the GoPride Network hosted. ChicagoPride.com was a proud media sponsor. Photos by Anthony Meade
Bars: Mary's Attic
05.03.2013
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Out & About at Mary's Attic in Andersonville. Photos by Fred Bain
Bars: Atmosphere
05.03.2013
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Out & About at Atmosphere in Andersonville. Photos by Fred Bain
Sydney Mardi Gras 2013
05.03.2013
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2013 was the 35th Anniversary year of Sydney Mardi Gras, celebrated under the banner Generations of Love.
35 years marks a generation in time. A chance to look through the amazingly rich and colourful archive of our Mardi Gras moments together. A chance to don fabulous sunglasses as we look to the sparkling future that our future generations will forge. Photos by Sydney Mardi Gras
Mutant High Prom
04.27.2013
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In honor of C2E2, the Chicago chapter of Geeks OUT presented the innaugural Mutant High Prom at Spin Nightclub. Photos by Lucas Chen
Logan Square Counter-Protest
04.27.2013
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Supporters of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples held a counter-protest against a rally led by the anti-gay Illinois Family Institute (IFI). The protest started at Palmer Square Park, 2200 N. Sacramento Ave., before spilling out onto Humboldt Blvd. and through the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods. (Read more) Photos
Neverland: Walt Disney Is Dead
04.26.2013
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Neverland: Walt Disney Is Dead.
with DJ/Producer ANA PAULA, DJ Phil DaBeatz
Live Performances by Gia Gunn and Eddie Couture
Live Drums by Mo Kabre
Hosted by Debbie Fox, Kim Chi, Sissy Spastik, and JoJo Baby. Photos by Anthony Meade
Proud To Run Chicago
04.13.2013
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Proud To Run Chicago with CRAM fashion show. Photos by Anthony Meade
Cram Fashion Event
04.25.2013
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Cram Fashion Spring & Summer Fashion April Party Photos by Freddie Bain
Zombie Pub Crawl
04.20.2013
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The pH Comedy Theater presented the 6th annual Zombie Pub Crawl in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. After Party at Mary's Attic. Photos by Freddie Bain
Mad Hatters Brunch
04.07.2013
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Howard Brown Health Center presented a festive afternoon where guests wore zany and outrageous hats while tasting delectable eclectic specialty dishes from a rich buffet-style spread. The nationally recognized musical and comedy revue, The Kinsey Sicks, were the featured entertainment. The brunch was a fundraiser for Broadway Youth Center. Photos by Anthony Meade
Kerli live at Hydrate
04.06.2013
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Kerli performed live at Hydrate Nightclub. DJ Hector Fonseca. Photos by Anthony Meade
Sanctuary at Castle
04.05.2013
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The photography of Anthony Meade out and about at Sanctuary at Castle with DJ Phil DaBeatz. Photos by Anthony Meade
Bars: Touche
04.05.2013
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The photography of Anthony Meade out and about at Touche. Photos by Anthony Meade
Bars: SoFo Tap
04.05.2013
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The photography of Anthony Meade out and about at SoFo Tap. Photos by Anthony Meade
Roscoe's 26th Anniversary (4)
04.01.2013
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Roscoe's 26th Anniversary with performances by RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 stars Jinkx Monsoon, Alaska, Detox and Roxxxy Andrews. Photos by Ken Brown
Roscoe's 26th Anniversary (3)
04.01.2013
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Roscoe's 26th Anniversary with performances by RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 stars Jinkx Monsoon, Alaska, Detox and Roxxxy Andrews. Photos by Ken Brown
Hunters HXD
03.28.2013
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Thursday night Gogo Dancers with DJ John Murges Photos by Ken Brown
Bars: Downtown Bar
03.30.2013
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Out and About Saturday night at Downtown Bar and Lounge. Photos by Freddie Bain
Seeing Red
03.27.2013
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Derivatives of Human Rights Campaign red equals sign for marriage equality become popular on social networks. Check out some of our favorites. (Read more) Photos