January 15 - 18

The temp is dropping, we've seen more snow than we have in years, but that is no reason to just hibernate. There are still plenty of things to do indoors and even outdoors. You can go cross-country skiing by the lake, catch a screening of 'Milk' or become an cctivist this weekend!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

Dan Hicks takes the stage at the Morse Theater at 8PM tonight, enjoy a special evening with premiers of new songs from their new Spring '09 release. Tickets are $35
http://www.themorse.com/cms

TPAN hosts "Pulse" at Northend this evening from 6-10PM, a safe place for HIV Positive people to meet others.
http://www.tpan.org

In Fine Spirits - 5420 N Clark - celebrates their 4th Anniversary with a Grand Tasting of more than 60 wines, 6:30PM-9PM
http://www.infinespirits.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

Head over to the Center on Halsted - 3656 N Halsted - and catch the opening reception at 6:30PM of "Yes We Can" queer photojournalist John Gress' chronicles of Obama's rise and election to President of the USA. A $5 donation is requested.
http://www.centeronhalsted.org/coh/calendar/events.cfm#630

While you're at the Center, why not stay for the Gender Queer Cabaret at 7PM. Youth at the center have been working on "Diva" workshops studying about and transforming themselves into female impersonators. After 20 weeks of studying, tonight they will showcase their talent with musical performances inspired by the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Tickets are $10
http://www.centeronhalsted.org/coh/calendar/events.cfm#628

Looking for a little movie tonight? Check out Threat Level: An Evening of Queer Shorts at Elegant Mr. Gallery - 1355 N Milwaukee at 7:30PM. Celebrate the one year anniversary of Threat Level with screenings of shorts along with a full bar, reception and dance party. Tickets are $10-20

Looking for a little science? Looking for a little music? Catch the debut screening of X-102 Rediscovers The Rings of Saturn at 7PM at the Claudia Cassidy Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center - 77 E Randolph. It's free but seating is limited.
http://tinyurl.com/8ay4gy

Catch Brazilian songstress Elian Elias at the Morse Theater- 1328 W Morse - at 8PM. Tickets are $35.
http://www.themorse.com/cms

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

Put on your long underwear, grab your whistle and put your protest boots on! Head on down to Obama's Transition Office - Federal Plaza at 1PM with Join The Impact and make our demands known - the repeal of DOMA and the right to marry.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=74725785920

Sappho's Salon: 'A Provocative Night of Lesbian Diversions' is at Women & Children First - 5233 N Clark St starting at 7:30PM. Aquamoon will perform and Sappho's Salon curator Kathie Bergquist will read from her latest book. Admission is $7-10, includes food and wine.
http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com

It's cold out there, head indoors and check out the Leather Archives & Museum today or tomorrow from 11AM-5PM.
http://www.leatherarchives.org

Stop by the Red Line Tap - 7006 N Glenwood and listen to the queer music "Cake Chicago" performers include: typsi, becca levine, ripley caine and the pow wows, starting at 9PM
http://www.heartlandcafe.com/rl_index.htm

Check out some amazing Robert Mapplethorpe photos at The Block Museum at Northwestern University. "Polaroids: Mapplethorpe" is open through April 5th admission is free.
http://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/exhibitions/future/mapplethorpe.html

Patty Elvis takes the stage at Davenports tonight at 8PM
http://www.myspace.com/pattyelvis

Stop by The Gift Theater - 4802 N Milwaukee for Stop/Kiss the story of Callie and Sara who fall in love with NYC and perhaps "each other" in this comedy about risk taking.
http://www.thegifttheatre.org

Chicago Filmmakers - 5243 N Clark St- presents 'Sen Obama goes to Africa' the Man Who Would be President returns to His African Roots. Director Bob Hercules, Director of Photography Keith Walker, and Editor Melissa Sterne will hold a Q&A after the show 8PM, tickets are $8.
http://www.chicagofilmmakers.org

STOP THOSE HOMOS! A Rally Against Gay Marriage, presented by GayCo Productions as part of Sketchfest 2009 is at the Theater Building - 1225 Belmont at 7PM, tickets are $12.50.
http://www.gayco.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

Stop by Hydrate at where your $10 entry for Open Mic supports Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and includes a hosted bar. 9PM
http://www.hydratechicago.com

Looking for someplace to catch all of that football action, stop by Northend in Boystown or Crew in Uptown, you'll be sure to get your full dose of sports!

Catch the premiere of Season Six of 'The L Word' at Circuit this evening at 6PM with an afterparty at Circuit. Suggested donation is $10 and RSVP are suggested.
http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/actioncenter/events/chi_lword09/details.tcl