The longer days mean more time to spend outside, now if it will just stop raining! I hope you've been saving your energy during those rainy days earlier this week because you'll surely need them for all the fun things this weekend. There's Street Festivals galore this weekend as well as fundraisers and film screenings. Get out there and have some fun!
THURSDAY, JUNE 18BEHIV & Vital Bridges present 'Mojito Mayhem Pride Party' tonight at Halsteds - 3441 N Halsted from 6-8PM. Can you think of a better way of kicking off Pride than by helping two great organizations that give so much back to the Community? Enjoy Mojitos, complimentary appetizers and your chance to win some amazing door prizes. Tickets are $12/$15 and can be purcahsed online.
Melissa Etheridge will be performing at The Venue at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN - just a short 30 minute drive from downtown Chicago. Tickets start at $45 and she'll take the stage at 7:30.
The PEOPLE*s Theater and MidTangent Productions present "A Perfect Relationship" at the Leather Archives & Museum with it's premier performance this evening. The show runs through July 10th on Thurs/Fri evenings at 8PM. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Trying to build a family but running into some roadblocks? Not sure what path to turn down? UBS, Pricewaterhouse and Lotus Blossom Consulting will hold a free forum, Family Building for Alternative Families, from 11:30-1:30. The forum will discuss the needs of the LGBT family and how they can work to grow their family. Lunch will be provided, but you do need to Reserve a Seat. Check the site for full details
I got a note that Lady Bunny is making an appearance at Berlin tonight for a fundraiser for the film 'Fish out of Water' Starting at 10PM, DJ Stinky Pinky and DJ Regaonomix will kick off the evening of fun fabulous dancing. Drinks specials abound, but more importantly you're helping to fund a new and exciting film.
WEEKEND FESTIVAL LINEUP
F/S/S - Close Up 2 Smooth Jazz Festival
F/S/S - Festa Pasta
F/S/S - St. Josaphat's Summerfest
F/S/S -Taste of Greece
F/S/S - Taste of Randolph Street
S/S - Belmont Arts Festival
S/S - Chicago Summerfest
S/S - Custer's Last Stand
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Last Friday we headed down to the Art Institute to take advantage of their free admission from 5-9PM. The atmosphere was fun and electric and it was wonderful to see the museum so full of people enjoying the art, the building and the space. Go spend a few hours or just check out the new Modern Wing - you won't be disappointed.
Chicago's very own Alexandra Billings is coming back to Chicago to play Grand Marshall at this years Gay Pride Parade. If you're not familiar with Billings you can catch a viewing of "Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story" on WTTW tonight at 8:30PM
The Gene Siskel Film Center will host screenings of British filmmaker Terence Davies 'memoir' Of Time and the City. He explores the history of his hometown, Liverpool, England, and how it has transformed during his lifetime. Screenings are limited through June 25. Tonights show starts at 6:15
Thank GLAAD it's Pride! Head on over to minibar for GLAAD's networking event where you can meet like-minded LGBT Professionals from 7-9PM. J. Michael Durnil, GLAAD's Sr VP will host the event. Tickets are $35, include 2 hours hosted bar, special pride gifts and a one year membership to GLAAD.
Stop by Uncommon Ground - 1401 W Devon for a Farmer Fridays Farmer's Market from 4-8PM every Friday through Halloween! Stop on by and grab some delicious, tasty and fresh food for the weekend.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
The Chicago Smelts, Chicago's mostly gay and lesbian Masters Swim Club, is holding a bachelor auction at Halsteds - 3458 N Halsted starting at 8PM. There will be a hosted bar from 8-9:30 and you'll have the chance to bid on some hot swimmers, silent auction items or even win cash in the 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 at the door and benefit the SMELTS and the Chicago Park District Pool at Gill Park. Put your fins on and head on over
It's Third Saturdays in Edgewater...say what? The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is promoting a new summertime shopping event to draw people to the exciting and interesting stores that line Broadway in the Edgewater neighborhood. There's going to be entertainment, food and free trolley rides. If you like shopping for antiques, Edgewater is definitely the place to start. Check the site for full details
Artemis Singers - Chicago's Lesbian Feminist Chorus celebrates Pride month with a special program: A Girl Meets Girls Musical at the COS Episcopal Church - 530 W Fullerton at 7:30PM. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 or $15 at the door.
