April 16 - 19

It's finally here, the weather we've all been waiting for. The Cubs are in town this weekend, Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens is taking the stage at Hydrate and the Gay Gaymers are meeting for some board game fun....what will you choose to do? Get out there and have some fun!

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

The Chicago Improv Festival started on Monday, but there are still plenty of laughs to have. Check out the site for a full list of shows and locations.

Opera Lover? Check out this discussion about Mozart's La clemenza di Tito by WFMT's Andrew Patner at the Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E Washington at 12:15PM, Free.

Gerda Lerner scholar, author and feminist pioneer will read from her latest work Living with History/Making Social Change at Women & Children First Books - 5233 N Clark at 7:30PM, check the site for full details.

NewTown Writers will meet at Gerber/Hart Library at 7:30PM for their fortnightly LGBT Writers Salon.

Becoming Edvard Munch at the Art Institute closes next weekend, if you haven't had a chance to take in this impressive collection (minus The Scream) then you'd better hurry up. Tonight is a perfect time as the museum is open until 8PM and admission is free after 5PM.

Spring time means plenty of tulips, daffodils and lilacs, but where would we be without bees? If you're a gardener and looking for ways to build your garden, check out a free discussion of "Welcoming bees to your Garden" presented as part of the Lurie Garden Program at Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E Washington St, 6PM FREE.

Roscoe's is turning 22! Stop by and wish them a Happy Birthday!

Stop by Spin for the kickoff of the 7th Annual Windy City Gay Idol Contest, sign-up at 8PM, show starts at 9PM. Check the site for full details.



FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Today is the National Day of Silence in schools across America.

Who's the fairest one of all? Check out Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens at Hydrate for this hilarious laugh filled limited run show! Curtain at 9PM and tickets are only $10 - what a deal!

The FashioNext competition will hold it's finale tonight showcasing the work of it's three finalists: Melissa Serpico Kamhout, Jermikko Shoshanna and Price Walton at the Chicago History Museum, 7-9:30PM. Tickets: $30/$25/$15 includes the show and a cocktail reception.

Catch Spirit House: New Works by Robert Todd. He will be showing several of his short films including Evergreen, Passing and Riverbed. Mr. Todd will appear to present his work starting at 8:30PM. $8/$7/$4

Three Midwest poets will read their work at Women & Children First Books at 7:15PM. Listen to Pam Garvey, Regina Buccola and Janet Wondra. Check the site for full details.

Head north to the Leather Archive & Museum - 6418 N Greenview, for the opening reception of "Under Orders" at the G.A.G. Gallery. 6-9PM, $5 donation

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Equality IL is canvassing in the suburbs to encourage voters to support civil unions. HB2234 goes to a final full Senate vote in early May. Take some time out of your busy schedule and volunteer to canvass today. They are also looking for volunteers for next week as well.

The monthly series: Sappho’s Salon: A Provocative Night of Lesbian Diversions takes place at Women & Children Books at 7:30. $7-10, includes food and wine. Featured this month include: Lucy Jane Bledsoe, poet e. nina jay, and special guest DJ SpinNikki

Who's the fairest one of all? Check out Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens at Hydrate for this hilarious laugh filled limited run show! Curtain at 9PM and tickets are only $10 - what a deal!

Columbia College presents Gender Fusions 5: Freak Parade Extraordinaire! 6-10PM, check the site for full details.

Did you know that there's a museum in the historic Water Tower? The City Gallery is a free museum that is currently showing photographs of the aftermath of the great Chicago fire of 1871. I had a chance to take in this exhibit the other day when I was downtown and it's utterly amazing. Take some time out of your busy schedule to check out this free exhibit.

Windy City Performing Arts presents their spring concert "Windy City Classics" at 5 and 8PM at Ebenezer Lutheran Church - 1650 W Foster Ave. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.

It's time to have your Cake and eat it too! CAKE Chicago presents: April Argyle at the Red Line Tap - 7006 N Glenwood, 9PM. Catch this fascinating blend of queer music and artistry and variety show every month. Come dressed in something Argyle and listen to Steff Mahan, Ripley Caine and Kristen Ford Band, all for $5

The Chicago Force take on the Wisconsin Warriors in their Season Opener at North Park University starting at 7PM. Stop by and catch a game by Chicago's only Women's Tackle Football team! Tickets are only $10 and the Chicago Spirit Brigade will be there to cheer on the crowd!

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

Women, are you looking to add some spice to the bedroom? The Leather Archive & Museum and Early to Bed have teamed up to present "Women & Kink" an informal informational gathering for women who have questions about a kinkier sex life. 6-8PM Pre-Registration is requested as only 20 spots are available.

Those Gay Gamers are meeting at Guthrie's Tavern - 1300 W Addison - at 5PM. This group of fun folks enjoy playing all kinds of games from Balderdash to Mario Kart, bring a game to share or just go to make new friends.

Why not catch a show? Mary Poppins is at the Cadillac Palace Theater for a limited run, you won't want to miss this amazing show.

Bare Boned Theater Cabaret takes over the stage at Mary's Attic - 5400 N Clark, 7:30-8:30PM with a musical, improv, stand up, sketch comedy show! $5 at the door and be sure to check out the ongoing live soap opera "The Ville" every Monday at 8PM

COMING SOON

APRIL 24 - AIDS Run & Walk Chicago Fundraising Event

APRIL 30 - Dining out for Life

JUNE 24 - The first ever Andersonville Farmers Market