Do you have your Easter bonnet ready for the weekend? The Easter Bunny is sure to make an appearance to check it out so you'd better be ready. There's so much going on this weekend! Ben Lerman is in town, there's a Brunch Booze and Bunny Cruise on the lake and it's Miss Foozies Birthday, she's having a party at Circuit and you're invited. Get out there and have some fun!
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
It's all about the Flamingo's at Macy's on State Street. To celebrate spring stop by and check out the 2009 Spring Flower Show on the first floor, now through April 19th.
Becoming Edvard Munch is only here through the end of April and Thursday night is the best time to go because general admission to the Art Institute is free after 5PM and they're open until 8PM - a great way to kick start the weekend.
Tonight is the night that you've been waiting for. The American Theater Co opens their production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch tonight. Catch this award winning show for a limited run through May 17th. The show runs Thursday-Sunday, prices range from $35-40
It's Prose, Poetry and Pints at the Wild Pug - 4810 N Broadway - a brand new open mic night for authors and new writers, it's hosted by 2009 Lambda Literary award finalist Drew Ferguson. If you want to participate, sign-up starts at 7:30PM and the readings start at 8PM
Jon Ginoli from the queer punk band Pansy Division, will read from his memoir - Deflowered at Borders - 755 W North Ave at 6:30PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Ben Lerman takes the stage at Mary's Attic at 7:30PM. Aunt Joanna and Cameron Esposito will join him. You've probably heard him on Feast of Fun, HereTV and Sirius Radio - now catch him in person.$10
Stop by 'Queering the Night' an open mic event at Center for New Possibilities - 1505 W Morse Ave - features J'Sun Howard. 7-9PM, $5 donation or $3 if you want to perform. Celebrate queer love with sweet words and movement.
'Brian Tilton: In The Details' an exhibit of architectural watercolors opens at the Center on Halsted. Stop by for the opening reception from 6:30-9:30PM, a $5 donation is requested. The show runs through May 31. Check the site for full details.
Stop by Hydrate for the Positively Aware Party hosted by TPAN. It's a fun place for positive people to meet from 8-11PM
Midnight Madness reigns supreme at the Music Box for 'Repo! The Genetic Opera' 90 Day Delinquents will be doing a 'shadow cast' What the heck is a shadowcast? I guess I'll need to go and find out for myself!