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| July
| Friday, July 3
Black Pride Comedy Night featuring Mz Ruff N Stuff & Friends, 7:30 p.m. $8 Circuit Niteclub, 3641 N. Halsted
Black Pride Late night dance party for men & women, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. $10 Circuit Niteclub 3641 N. Halsted
Black Pride Dance party for men of color. Usually attracts over 1,000 men. $15. 10 p.m. till 4 a.m The Prop House 1675 N. Elston
Equality Illinois First Friday Networking Event 6 - 8 p.m. Sidetrack, Glass Bar, 3347 N. Halsted St www.equalityillinois.org/
Flesh Hungry Dog Show, "Johnnies In Da House!". Nationally acclaimed gay rapper Johnny Dangerous headlines. Sharing the bill: The Balkaners 9 p.m. Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark St. 773-743-5772
Rails Presents Genesis: The Beginning, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. The Prophouse, 1675 N.Elston Ave. Info: railschi@aol.com www.windycityblackpride.org
Queer Queens of Qomedy 7:30 p.m. with a special 10 p.m. game show performance. Both shows will be filmed live and are expected to air on national television later this year. . Lake Shore Theater $25 dvance/$30doo/r$35 VIP 773-472-3492 www.lakeshoretheater.com
Salute, art that celebrates patriotism, embodies the American experience and appreciates military personnel. $5. Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. 708-415-6370 www.sites.google.com/site/saluteamerica/Home/art-work
The Day On Which A Man Dies by Tennessee Williams headlines fine arts festival Naked July: Art Stripped Down. Through Aug. 1. $20. National Pastime Theater, 4139 N Broadway St. 773-327-7077 or www.brownpapertickets.com
Windy City Black Pride Poetry Slam 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. $ TBD. Bronzeville Community Clubhouse. 3847 S Giles Ave. 773-548-7555 www.bcchouse.com
Windy City Black Pride Celebration and Life, performance by: Lil' Mo. R&B singer and songwriter, (known for collaborating with Ja Rule, Missy Elliot, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Fabolous, hit single, Superwoman Pt. II and new album, (Tattoos & Roses). Opening Act: Bad Newzz, 25 year-old Bronx native ( Rosemary's Baby) gay rapper. 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. Performances 12:30 a.m., Congress Theater , 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tix info to come at www.windycityblackpride.org
Youth Pride Center presents the Black Gay Prom, $10 individual youth (under 23)/$15 couple. $99 special prom room rate (double occupancy - 4 in a room). Fireworks. Special guest DJ - Angel X - all the way from L.A.! $5 shuttle bus from South Suburbs. Mikelle 708-336-0242 info. Wit Hotel 201 N State St.
Saturday, July 4
Annual LGBT Author Reception, 10 or more authors from around the country come to read, network & sell their newest releases. Free, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. Circuit Niteclub 3641 N. Halsted
Annual Poetry Slam $8 to spit & $5 to sit. cash prizes. 7 - 9 p.m. Circuit Niteclub 3641 N. Halsted
Black Pride Party for men of color $15 10 p.m. till 3 a.m. Shadow Bar, 811 West Randolph
Sexy Saturday, Syleena Johnson (Chapter 4: Labor Pains), 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. Part of Windy City Black Pride. Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tix info to come at: www.windycityblackpride.org/PrideEvents.html
Sidetrack's
Sidetrack'sl 4th of July Barbeque 2 p.m. Sidetrack, 3347 N. Halsted St
Windy City Black Pride Workshop, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Bronzeville Community Clubhouse 3847 S Giles Ave. 773-548-7555 www.bcchouse.com www.windycityblackpride.org
7th annual White Party. Over 1,200 women of color all dressed in white !......some men too. Three floors, 3 Dj's. $20 . 9 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark
Sunday, July 5
Black Pride Party in the Park. Noon - 8 p.m. Music, dancing, food, fun, vendors. Rainbow Beach
Windy City Black Pride, Park Festival presented and sponsored by Windy City Black Pride with Chicago Park District 12 p.m. - 7p.m. Sherman Park, 1301 W.52nd St. (Between 52nd & 55th and Racine)
Tuesday, July 7
Homolatte: Queer Words and Music hosted by Scott Free. Yermiyahu Ahron Taub / Good Asian Drivers. Free. 7:30 p.m. Big Chicks Tweet , 5024 N Sheridan 773-728-5511 www.homolatte.com
Thursday, July 9
Bent. Landmark drama set in 1934 Berlin. Two men wearing the pink triangle in Dachau find comfort and courage. 8 p.m. F/F/S, 3 p.m. Sun. Through Aug.15 Preview $15, run $25. Q&A with director, actors on July 12, 26, Aug. 9. Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. www.hubrisproductions.com
NewTown Writers Fortnightly Writing Workshop 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Gerber/Hart Library 1127 W. Granville Ave. www.newtownwriters.org
Friday, July 10
Twilight Becomes Night, screening and reception. 7:30 p.m. $10. Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark. RSVP info@localfirstchicago.org
GLTB fairy tales , The Cousins Grimm, and a new comedy about gay marriage, Two Spoons. Bailiwick's 2009 Pride Series, through Aug.23. Hoover-Leppen Theater, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. Tix $25/$30 at 773-883-1090, 1-800-838-3006, or www.brownpapertickets.com
Saturday, July 11
ALMA's fabulous Boat Cruise off Navy Pier tix at www.almachicago.org
Old Town School of Folk Music 12th annual Folk and Roots Festival through Jul 12. Noon - 10 p.m. $8. Welles Park, 4400 N.Lincoln Ave. between Montrose and Sunnyside in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. www.chicagofolkandroots.org 773-728-6000
Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources Workshop 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. $50 registration Governors State University 1 University Parkway, University Park. Info and register 708-534-402
Women in Business brunch 11 a.m. Co-hosted by Bright Endeavors. $10. 4222 N. Ravenswood, 2nd Flr. info@localfirstchicago.org
Monday, July 13
Cokie Roberts, renowned journalist and political commentator discusses and signs We Are Our Mothers' Daughters. Noon. Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. chicagopubliclibrary.org
Tuesday, July 14
"Filming Desire" (2000) Female directors talk about the reality of an explicit women's point of view, the desire in their films to "fantasize and dream a new image of themselves", and how their depictions of sexuality and relationships are correctives. Part of Sex +++ Film Series 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Free. RSVP for seats. Seats unsaved at at 7p.m. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 800 S. Halsted 312-413-5353
Soulforce Q Camp, first annual Summer Gathering of Young Activist, Austin, Texas www.soulforce.org/q-camp
Wednesday, July 15
Mingle and Meet the Experts, Legal Edition. Panel with Tsamis Law Firm, Chicagoland & Suburban Law Firm. and Law Office of Sima L Kirsch. Network 6:30 p.m., Panel 7:30 p.m. $5. info@localfirstchicago.org
Friday, July 17
Achy Obejas DePaul Summer Writing Conference keynote: Writing & Responsibility. Havana-born Obejas is the well known author of several books, including Days of Awe, Memory Mambo and her sixth and latest book, Ruins. 312-362-8916. Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. chicagopubliclibrary.org
Saturday, July 18
"Bombs Away!" musical comedy about a troupe who tries to perform songs cut from famous Broadway musicals. $15-$20. Mary's Attic, above Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N. Clark St. 773-883-1090 or bailiwick.org.
Chicago Gender Society Garden Party, Wear Your Favorite Hat Contest. $40. cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. Tix and location available at www.chicagogender.com or 708-863-7714
July 20
The Homo Show deconstructs Vaudeville with provocative performers and a dance party to boot. $10 advance at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or $15 at door. Wicker Park's Subterranean, 2011 North Ave
Tuesday, July 21
Billy Joel and Elton John at Wrigley Field. Face 2 Face tour .Tix: www.tickets.com or 1-800-THE-CUBS
BE-HIV Free HIV and STI (Chlamydia, Hepatitis, Gonorrhea & Syphilis) testing weekly 7 -10 p.m. Steamworks, 3246 N. Halsted. 773-293-4740
Homolatte: Queer Words and Music hosted by Scott Free. Levan D Hawkins, E. Lamont. Free. 7:30 p.m. Big Chicks Tweet , 5024 N Sheridan 773-728-5511 www.homolatte.com
Wednesday, July 22
Jazz World Dance Congress Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Millennium Park , www.jazzdanceworldcongress.org
Thursday, July 23
NewTown Writers Fortnightly Writing Workshop 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Gerber/Hart Library 1127 W. Granville Ave. www.newtownwriters.org
Friday, July 24
Andersonville Farmers Market Berwyn Ave between Clark Stand Ashland Ave through Sept. 9. www.andersonville.org
Fifth annual Chefs and the City benefits Vital Bridges service to low-income men, women, and kids impacted by AIDS. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $200 till June 30th/after $250. Additional after party $150.Peninsula Hotel, 108 E. Superior St www.vitalbridges.org or call Vital Bridges at 773-271-5117
Gerber/Hart Summer Spectacular Book Sale books (LGBT and non) DVDs, videos, CDs, vinyl records and cassettes www.gerberhart.org
Saturday, July 25
Celebrate Bailiwick with Alexanra Billings and Friends. Special Benefit Performance 8 p.m. Reserved VIP seats $30, and General Admission $25, to benefit artistic programs of Bailiwick Repertory. Tix Bailiwick voicemail 773-883-1090 or www.Brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006
World Outgames through Aug. 2, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. www.copenhagen2009.org
Sunday, July 26
Chicago Red Stars. Meet Abby Wamback of the Washington Freedom,and Caroline Jonsson and Megan Rapinoe of the Red Stars in a post-game benefit for the Lesbian Community Care Project. Game 3 p.m. Reception follows. $35 ticket includes Premier Level seats to the game plus after-party.Toyota Park, Bridgeview. Tix at Women & Children First Books, 5233 N. Clark, ticket captains, 1-866-WPS-2009 or mail check by July 15 payable to Chicago Red Stars to: LCCP Benefit Game, Attention Alyse LaHue, Chicago Red Stars, 7300 W. 71st St. Bridgeview, IL 60455. Season ticket holders call Alyse or Greg at 1-866-WPS-2009 to find out how to attend the benefit. Sponsored by Windy City Media Group. www.ChicagoRedStars.com , www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com
Tuesday, July 28
"Hot & Bothered: Feminist Pornography" (2003) + "Bill and Desiree: Love is Timeless" (2008) A rare and empowering look into the pornography industry and feminist community to see how they intertwine within the politics and poetics of female sexuality. One of Comstock Films' award-winning erotic documentary films about real couples having real sex. Bill and Desiree's story starts in the second half of life: a chance meeting, a powerful attraction. Part of Sex +++ Film Series 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Free. RSVP for seats. Seats unsaved at at 7p.m. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 800 S. Halsted 312-413-5353
| | August
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Saturday, Aug. 1
Northalsted Market Days 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. through Sunday Aug. 2. www.northalsted.com/market_days.php
Monday, Aug. 3
Center on Halsted /Olivia Travel presenst: Comedy of Vickie Shaw night 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Tix $20 at www.centeronhalsted.org
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Homolatte: Queer Words and Music hosted by Scott Free. Craig Seymour, Chris Schutz & The Toursists. Free. 7:30 p.m. Big Chicks Tweet , 5024 N Sheridan 773-728-5511 www.homolatte.com
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival through Sunday Aug. 9 www.michfest.com
Spring Awakening Ford Oeiental Theatre, Aug. 4 through Aug. 16. www.broadwayinchicago.com
Friday, Aug. 7
Equality Illinois First Friday Networking Event 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sidetrack, Glass Bar, 3347 N. Halsted St. www.equalityillinois.org
WSGA Annual Camp-Out, Campit Gay Resort in Saugatuck, MI. Through Aug. 9. Reservations by July 15. west_burbs_gay@yahoo.com , 630-512-0100 or www.wsga.com
Friday, Aug. 14
2009 National LGBT Health Summit Chicago Hilton and Towers. Through Tuesday Aug. 18. www.2009lgbtihealth.org
National Queer API Alliance through Sunday, August 16, 2009, Seattle, WA www.nqapia.org/nc-2009.html
Aug. 18
Homolatte: Queer Words and Music hosted by Scott Free. y madrone/ Elena Krell. Free. 7:30 p.m. Big Chicks Tweet , 5024 N Sheridan 773-728-5511 www.homolatte.com
Aug. 24
Flip Flop Pop: The 70's is back at Sidetrack,3349 N. Halsted. Produced by About Face Artistic Associate Amy Matheny and directed by About Face Artistic Associate Scott Ferguson. Check for times: www.sidetrackchicago.com
| | September
| Sept. 17
Dr. Maya Angelou, celebrated poet, author, playwright, actress, professor and civil rights activist. Chicago Foundation for Women, 24th Annual Luncheon Speaker. Location TBA. Sponsorships and reservations, Mariah Pearl Cunnick at mcunnick@cfw.org or 312-577-2827
| | October
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Saturday, Oct. 3
AIDS Run and Walk 7:30 a.m. Star Fundraiser Breakfast Begins, 8 a.m. registration. Grant Park, Columbus and Balbo. www.aidsrunwalk.org
Gerber/Hart Library annual benefit, "Making History: Riot, Revolution, Rights." Keynote speaker David Carter, author of Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution. Swedish-American Museum Center, 5211 N. Clark St. www.gerberhart.org
Oct. 7
Kylie Minogue The Congress Theater www.kylie.com
Thursday, Oct. 8
Fire Ink III Cotillion will bring together hundreds of LGBT writers of African descent whose work spans the genres. Austin, Texas, www.fireandink.org
Saturday, Oct. 10
Howard Brown Health Center Annual Gala, Palmer House Hilton, 17 E.Monroe St. Info to come at www.howardbrown.org
| | November
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Friday, Nov. 5
Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festiva
Saturday, Nov. 7
HRC Time To Shine Gala. $225. 6 - 10 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 151 East Wacker Dr. www.hrcchicago09.com hrcchicago09@gmail.com
Thursday, Nov. 12
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Chicago Cultural Center. www.GLHallofFame.org
Friday, Nov. 13
The Addams Family A New Musical, Ford Oreintal Theatre, through Jan 10, 2010. www.BroadwayinChicago.com
| | December
| July. 31, 2010
VIII Gay Games through Aug. 7, 2010. Cologne, Germany. www.gaygames.com
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