Spring is here and summer won't be far behind. Its hared to believe that just a few short weeks ago we were complaining that it was too cold to go out. It's finally May, the flowers are showing all their color and the dogwood and cherry trees are gorgeous. Of course that means the air is full of pollen so grab a Zyrtec as you're on your way out to have some fun this weekend!
THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Head out to your favorite restaurant and support the 17th Annual Dining Out for Life campagin. More than 60 participating restaurants across the city will dontate a portion of today's receipts to Dining out for Life's beneficiary AIDSCare Progressive Services. Check the site for full list of participating restaurants, everything from breakfast to dinner. You've got to eat - make a choice!
Looking for that special someone? Tired of going to the bars? Stop by the Center on Halsted tonight for a boys night of Speed Dating. You'll get to go on several two-minute dates and meet everyone in the room. Perhaps one of them will be your future Mr. Right! Get there by 6:45 so the fun will start ontime at 7PM. Tix are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Don't worry girls - you'll get your chance next month!
The Wild Pug will host this weeks edition of Windy City Gay Idol. We're halfway through the process of finding Chicago's best gay singer. The winner tonight wins $100 and a chance to compete in the finale where they could win a huge prize package. $10 to enter, $5 for the audience. Check the site for more details.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30
80's Teen Movie Queen Molly Ringwald will sign copies of her book "Getting the Pretty Back" at Borders in Lincoln Park - 2817 N Clark St - at 7PM. Stop by, say hello and snap a pic!
Stop by the Merchandise Mart to kick off their International Antiques Art Fair that runs through May 3rd. Almost 100 dealers will showcase their antique finds just in time for you to place in your new foyer. Single day tix are $20, multi-day are $25. Purchase tix online.
Chicago native and 80's songstress Jody Watley will perform at the Harold Washington Cultural Center - 4701 S King as part of the GoSity Entertainment's concert series. Doors open at 7, show scheduled to start at 8PM. Tix are $25 and can be purchased online.
SATURDAY, MAY 1
The first jewel in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbreed racing, the Run for the Roses...it's time for the Kentucky Derby. If you can't get to Churchill Downs Racetrack for the main event then head to The Call in Andersonville for the next best thing. Coverage of the event starts at 4PM, so sit back, enjoy a mint julep and enjoy an afternoon hosted by resident Diva - Ashley Morgan. $5 suggested donation to benefit The Night Ministry. Oh yeah, wear your Derby hat - there will be prizes!
We're Halfway to Halloween, do you know who you're going to be yet? Stop by one of the newest bars in the city-Beauty Bar for their Die Tonight party and costume extravaganza. They'll have Glam Makeup Stations available as well as a Photobooth and even Horror Art Props. The fun starts at 9PM and goes all night long! $5 at the door or free if you go in costume!
