I hope that you had a great time at all of the Pride festivities last weekend, I know that I did! It was my first time marching in the parade and it was fantastic! This weekend will be a little bit more laid back, but there's still plenty of things going on in the city. Go out there and have some fun, summer won't last forever!
THURSDAY, JULY 2
You know they say it takes two to Tango, and tonight during the 13th anuual Chicago Summer Dance Series you can learn how to tango! Lessons will start at 6PM and Otros Aires will take the stage at 7:30 to try out your new dancing skills.
There are only a few more opportunities to catch the amazing performance of A Perfect Relationship being staged by MidTangent Productions at the Leather Archives & Museum. Showtime is at 8PM and tickets are only $10, catch it tonight or tomorrow! The cast is amazing and Doric Wilson said it's the best production of the play that he's seen!
Melissa Young presents 'OUT: A Rainbow Icon Celebration' at Davenports at 8PM. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Stonewall and the gay icons that followed including Judy, Bette, Diana and more. $15 and two drink minimum.
Sasha Abramsky will be at Women & Children First Books at 7:30PM to talk about her current work 'Breadline USA" which dives into America's hunger crisis.
Mary's Attic will play host to Bomb's Away - the Bailiwick Reperatories a cabaret-style satire mashup of scenes that were cut from classic Broadway musicals. Like 'Too Fat to Dance' that was cut from A Chorus Line and 'I Own a Nail Salon' from an alternate ending of Miss Saigon. Tickets are $15, showtime is 7PM
WEEKEND FESTIVAL LINEUP
T/F/S/S - Taste of Chicago
F/S/S - African/Caribbean Festival of Life
F/S/S - Windy City Black Pride
THURSDAY, JULY 2
You know they say it takes two to Tango, and tonight during the 13th anuual Chicago Summer Dance Series you can learn how to tango! Lessons will start at 6PM and Otros Aires will take the stage at 7:30 to try out your new dancing skills.
There are only a few more opportunities to catch the amazing performance of A Perfect Relationship being staged by MidTangent Productions at the Leather Archives & Museum. Showtime is at 8PM and tickets are only $10, catch it tonight or tomorrow! The cast is amazing and Doric Wilson said it's the best production of the play that he's seen!
Melissa Young presents 'OUT: A Rainbow Icon Celebration' at Davenports at 8PM. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Stonewall and the gay icons that followed including Judy, Bette, Diana and more. $15 and two drink minimum.
Sasha Abramsky will be at Women & Children First Books at 7:30PM to talk about her current work 'Breadline USA" which dives into America's hunger crisis.
Mary's Attic will play host to Bomb's Away - the Bailiwick Reperatories a cabaret-style satire mashup of scenes that were cut from classic Broadway musicals. Like 'Too Fat to Dance' that was cut from A Chorus Line and 'I Own a Nail Salon' from an alternate ending of Miss Saigon. Tickets are $15, showtime is 7PM
WEEKEND FESTIVAL LINEUP
T/F/S/S - Taste of Chicago
F/S/S - African/Caribbean Festival of Life
F/S/S - Windy City Black Pride
T/F/S/S - Chicago Windy City Black Pride 2009
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Head down to Grant Park and gather around the lakeshore for this years Fireworks extraveganza! Fireworks start at 9:30 but why not get there early and spend some time at the Taste of Chicago, there's plenty to eat, see and enjoy.
Were you aware that there's a museum in the middle of Water Tower Park? Yep, the actual Water Tower itself is a museum that is free and open to the public and has an ever changing installation. Currently there are photos on display that show the devestation and the aftermath of the 1873 Chicago fire that was allegeldy started by Mrs. O'Leary's cow. It's amazing, you need to check it out.
The Flesh Hungry Dog Show takes the stage at Jackhammer at 9PM. Queer rapper Johnny Dangerous, The Balkaners and Onono will entertain while Stage Door Johnnies and Ms. Bea Haven add some hot dance to the night! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Head down to Grant Park and gather around the lakeshore for this years Fireworks extraveganza! Fireworks start at 9:30 but why not get there early and spend some time at the Taste of Chicago, there's plenty to eat, see and enjoy.
Were you aware that there's a museum in the middle of Water Tower Park? Yep, the actual Water Tower itself is a museum that is free and open to the public and has an ever changing installation. Currently there are photos on display that show the devestation and the aftermath of the 1873 Chicago fire that was allegeldy started by Mrs. O'Leary's cow. It's amazing, you need to check it out.
The Flesh Hungry Dog Show takes the stage at Jackhammer at 9PM. Queer rapper Johnny Dangerous, The Balkaners and Onono will entertain while Stage Door Johnnies and Ms. Bea Haven add some hot dance to the night! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online.
