Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 9th year, searches for the best amateur gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered singers in the Chicago area and is open to all amateur singers age 21 and above, regardless of sexual orientation. $10 signup fee for singers, and a $5 fee for audience members at all preliminary events, $10 cover at the semi-finals and finals at Sidetrack, 8 p.m. sign up, 9 p.m. start.