Windy City Suburban Gay Idol finished off last weekend at Temptations. We had an early Turkey Day deadline so look for pics in Windy City Times and next week, or in Creaoke's ad. Pics also at www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com .
Most bars are having big weekends for T-giving, for those who live here as well as tourists. Check the calendar for details.
D/E Entertainment and TabernacleChicago host Evolution Thursday, Nov. 27, featuring DJs Frankie Knuckles and Alan King, hosted by Frederick and Dennis and special guest Byron Dorsey. 10 p.m., $21, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, (312) 339-5938.
Berlin's New Women Obsession Wednesdays is at 6 p.m. with host Las Tres Amigas and salsa lessons, go-go girls and martini specials. Then, at midnight, Thanksgiving Eve Disco Party, with DJ Ralphi; 954 W. Belmont, (773) 348-4975.
Nutbush's Pre-Thanksgiving party, with drink specials & karaoke contest, is Wed. at 8 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m., 7201 Franklin, Forest Park, (708) 366-5117.
Takabite performs Wed., at Temptations, 10235 W. Grand Ave., Franklin Park, (847) 455-0008.
Loftwerk Productions hosts a Club Reunion Thanksgiving dance party Nov. 27, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., $10, 811 W. Lake, (312) 491-9600.
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Watch out! Latina lesbian Reno introduces the Nov. 28 screening of Reno: Rebel Without a Pause, a documentary about her performance in response to the 9/11 NYC attacks, at Gene Siskel Film Center. The film runs through Dec. 2. Also premiering Nov. 28 at 3:15 and 5:15 p.m. is Venus Boyz, a documentary about drag kings, which runs through Dec. 4. $8, 164 N. State St. (312) 846-2800. Reno performs at HotHouse Nov. 29, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. $20, 31 E. Balbo, (312) 362-9707.
Planet Earth Thanksgiving at NEO, a new wave feast with all the trimmings, with DJ Dave Roberts spinning new wave, punk and ska until 4 a.m. 2350 N. Clark, (773) 528-2622.
Pour House's 30th anniversary celebration is this weekend, 103-155th Pl., Calumet City.
Roberta LoVella's 2003 Annual Christmas Show: A Very Mary Christmas is Sat. at Bobby Love's, 10 p.m., 3729 N. Halsted.
Stella Productions presents Diva Las Vegas Friday, Nov. 28 at Jackhammer, starring Regina Upright, Julia Knight, and Tajma Hall, with special guests Tamera Lee and Sassy Trade. 11 p.m. showtime; Chicago Beef dancers follow at 1 a.m. 6406 N. Clark, (773) 743-5772.
Blender, Wicker Park's queer night out, presents a Thanksgiving Leftovers Party. Sun., Nov. 30, Big Wig, Retro dance music, and $3 cover if you bring a material donation for friends of the organizers who recently lost everything in a house fire (otherwise, $5 cover). 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 1551 W. Division, (773) 235-9100.
World AIDS Day is Dec. 1. See calendar for events on and around that date in the city and suburbs.
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago's World of Chocolate benefit is Dec. 4. The evening features a light buffet, open bar, and a holiday bazaar with ornaments and gifts for purchase—plots lots of chocolate. From 6-9 p.m., Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus, (312) 922-2322, ext. 302, www.aidschicago.org .
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