Chicago gay youth groups are putting their own twist on spring break with assorted events being held around the city over the next two weeks. For more information, call ( 877 ) 286-1939. Events include:
March 17: Center on Halsted Youth Drop-in: 961 W. Montana Ages 13-24.
March 18: 'Real World Chicago Experiment': Five lucky Spring Break attendees will go on different voyages and participate in spectacular contests that require them to get along with complete strangers. Must be between the ages of 18-23.
Kickoff Party: 8 p.m. at High Risk Gallery, 1113 W. Belmont. Free before 10 p.m., $5 after. For those 23 and under.
March 19: Shop 'Til You Drop: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Hidden throughout the Belmont/Halsted area, merchants offer discounts to those who show their Spring Break passes. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet 1218 W. Addison.
The Cru: 1 p.m. at Project Vida, 2757 S. Keeler.
P.R.I.D.E: 1-5 p.m. at CGY, 1218 W. Addison. See dance teams perform, participate in 16 clubs/events, and dance to the sounds of today's hottest music.
Party: Synergy, University Center, 525 S. State 8 p.m. Contact Joe at ( 773 ) 388-1600 Spring Break Lock-in: 12 a.m.-7 a.m. at CGY, 1218 W. Addison.
March 20: Movie, noon, Circuit at Gerber/Hart Library. 1127 W. Granville.
Party: Project Vida Latino Night.
March 21: Free HIV Testing.
Movie Night at 6 p.m. The second selection of the Spring Break Film Festival is Gypsy Boys. Party: Red Party at 8 p.m. at Eyecathers Loft, 1520 W. Fulton.
March 22: Free HIV Testing.
Center on Halsted Youth Drop-in at 961 W. Montana Ages 13-24, 3-8 p.m.
Party: Spring Break Live Show!: 9 p.m. at Eyecathers Loft, 1520 W. Fulton.
March 23: Free HIV Testing.
Girls Movie Night at 6 p.m. at Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville.
Party: 9 p.m. at Eyecathers Loft, 1520 W. Fulton Ladies get in free, men $5.
March 24: Project Vida Latin Luncheon at 1 p.m. at CGY, 1218 W. Addison
Center on Halsted Youth Drop-in at 961 W. Montana Ages 13-24.
Project Vida Latin Movie Night at 6 p.m.
March 25: Party: 'Curiosity' Youth Jam Hip Hop Night! 9 p.m., High Risk Gallery, 1113 W Belmont, 23 and under.
March 26: Shop 'Til You Drop.