Nerds at Heart's Earth Date

Show your love for the planet and each other during the third annual bash for smart gay singles. Includes rounds of board games and themed trivia, a Rain Organic Vodka eco-tini, an organic chocolate tasting, a green fashion show, giveaways and more. Partial proceeds benefit Northside College Prep’s Joy Garden, a multi-use site featuring sustainable initiatives and wildlife-friendly plantings that functions as an outdoor classroom for special education students. The project is a partnership of Northside College Prep’s Community for Alternative Sources of Energy, Urban Wildlife Coalition and Urban Habitat Chicago. Earth angels can volunteer for a planting day at the garden featuring live music by Mike Coy of the Bon Mots, fare from Heartland Cafe ($6), a raffle, kids' activities and more from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 at Northside College Prep (5501 N. Kedzie Ave.). Admission to the planting day is free. Price: $20 advance/$25 door Registration: nerdsatheart.com

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