Look for lots of Hearts Foundation Fireball weekend pics in this week's Windy City Times, and next week's Nightspots.
Singrrrr Grace Jones is the featured entertainment for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago annual gala May 3 at the Hilton. She is 6-feet of attitude, but hopefully will be on her best behavior for the benefit. Call (312) 922-2322.
Lesbian comic Suzanne Westenhoefer returns to the Windy City for a show Sat., March 29 at Harold Washington Library. Tickets go on sale Feb. 14 at Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark; (773) 612-0173.
Windy City Media Group is bringing back your favorite Big Goddesses for three shows at Circuit, March 27-29. Former Chicagoans Paula Killen, Lisa Buscani and Marcia Wilkie are the featured entertainers, joined each night by Cin Salach and C.C. Carter. In addition, there will be special guests for each night, including Cheryl Trykv, Donna Rose, Duriel Harris, Ellen Rosner, Patty Elvis, Stewed Tomatoes, Sweet Accord, Bev Spangler, and more. MC Brigid Murphy will be joined by guests each show, including Joan Jett-Blakk, Honey West and Jessica Halem. Charge at (773) 871-7610, ask for Kathleen. Tix $25 and these shows are expected to sell out—as these gals do every time they return to town. Check out www.WindyCityTimes.com or see the ad in Windy City Times for who plays when at Big Goddess Nation.
Lambda Legal's Freedom to Marry Valentine's week event is Wed., Feb. 12 at High Risk Gallery, 1113 W. Belmont, 7-9 p.m. Call (312) 663-4413, www.lambdalegal.org . Alicia Toby and Saundra Heath, who are involved in a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey, are special guests for the event.
The Horizons Human First gala is April 5 at the Hyatt, with awards to The Baran Fund, Michael Bauer and Beverly Blettner. Call (773) 472-6469, ext 470.
AIDS Care's Carnival in Brazil is March 1 at John Hancock's Observatory; (773) 935-4663.
Chicago Kings' Love Boat show Sat., Feb. 15 features Vic Ferrari, Bill Gemini, Sebastian Cock, Maxx Hollywood, Georgie Orgy, Rosebud, Mr. Izzie Big, Chip Starlight, Jack Pretty Boy Black, Harley Poker and Pussy Galore. It's $7, 9 p.m., Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, (312) 458-0747, www.chicagokings.com .
Chicana lesbian writer Cherrie Moraga is in town for several De Paul University events. See calendar for details, or (773) 325-4808.
See WCT for lots of election news.
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