Nat'l Women's Music Festival July 4-7
The National Women's Music Festival will take place July 4-7 in Middleton, Wis., at the Madison Marriott West.
Among the many singers/comedians slated to perform are Cris Williamson, Melissa Ferrick, Big Bad Gina, Voices of Africa, June & Jean Millington, Gina Yashere and Kristen Ford.
The festival also nurtures new performers with a talent competition; last year's winners, comedian Barb Nelligan and singer-songwriter Ginger Doss, will perform July 4.
Visit www.wiaonline.org for more info.
Comic Cameron
Esposito in
Chicago July 5
L.A.-based lesbian comic Cameron Esposito will return to her hometown, Chicago, on Friday, July 5, for a one-night-only performance at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.
Since relocating to Los Angeles in Fall 2012, Cameron has been named one of the top 12 comedy acts to watch by LA Weekly. In addition, she won the OutLoud Chicago Queer Comedy at Zanies in 2012, and has performed at the Chicago Women's Funny Fest and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival.
Tickets are $10 each; see www.hideoutchicago.com/event/281695-cameron-esposito-chicago.
Steppenwolf hosting
behind-the-scenes events thru August
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is hosting two initiatives giving behind-the-scenes looks at the process of developing and producing new plays.
As part of the eighth annual First Look Repertory of New Work, Steppenwolf continues First Look 101 through Aug. 10. In addition, Steppenwolf hosts a Professionals' Weekend Aug. 8-11, during which theater practitioners join Steppenwolf in conversation about new plays as well as attend First Look productions and readings in addition to special industry events.
Enrollment in First Look 101 ($100) is currently underway; call 312-335-1650. Registration for Professionals' Weekend is $75; for more information or to sign up, e-mail firstlookinfo@steppenwolf.org or call 312-654-5610.