CGMC's 'Lipstick' Feb. 26-27
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus ( CGMC ) is running its annual presentation "Lipstick & Lyrics: Save the Unicorn Club" Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27, at Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway.
Each night's shows are at 8 and 10 p.m. VIP receptions are at 7 p.m.
The premise of the show is that a gay bar is in troubleand a bus of drag queens breaks down out front; they must rescue the bar through song and dance.
Tickets are $25-$55 each; visit CGMC.org or call 773-296-0541.
LPAC hosting star-studded benefit
LPACthe national grassroots lesbian political action committee supporting pro-LGBTQ, pro-women's rights and progressive candidatesannounced a first-of-its-kind benefit performance, "Levity & Justice for All," featuring top lesbian and queer comics and women's-rights champions.
"Levity" will take place Thursday, June 16, at the historic Town Hall in New York City.
Slated performers including Kate Clinton, Rosie O'Donnell, Billie Jean King, Lea DeLaria, Karen Williams, Cameron Esposito, Judy Gold, Marga Gomez, Jes Tom, Marsha Warfield, Rhea Butcher and others.
As the first national LGBTQ organization to endorse Hillary Clinton for president, LPAC plans to invest more than $500,000including the proceeds of the evening's eventto get out the vote.
For information on event sponsorship and benefit tickets, contact Patricia Evert at patricia@teamlpac.com .