Wed., March 11
Navigating Your Senior Rights Learn about powers of attorney and living wills, as well as how to access Social Security benefits and health care. Free. Questions to Jane Merrill, jmerrill@centeronhalsted.org 6:00pm - 7:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago www.centeronhalsted.com .
Living For Madonna: Album Release Party Official album release party for Madonna's Rebel Heart. Videos from 8 pm. Inspired drag performances from 9 pm by Alexis Bevels, Dixie Lynn Cartwright, Angel LeBare, Rhonda Rae Morse, Saya Naomi, Zuleyka Noir and Coco Sho-Nell. No cover. 8:00pm - 2:00am Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Chicago www.sidetrackchicago.com .
Piss & Vinegar Comedy Show Host Trannika Rex and Adam Guerino bring you a night of hilarity as only they could. No cover. 9:00pm - 11:00pm Berlin Nightclub 954 W Belmont Ave Chicago www.berlinchicago.com .
Thursday, March 12
Senior Hot Lunch Center on Halsted is a City of Chicago Golden Diners site, where seniors age 60+ receive a hot lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. The suggested donation for lunch is $1.50. No pre - registration required, but we ask that you sign in for lunch before 11:30 to ensure that you receive a lunch ticket. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago www.centeronhalsted.org/newevents-details.cfm .
Meditation Class Open to participants 40+. No previous meditation experience necessary. Free. Contact Troy Johnson at tjohnson@centeronhalsted.org or by phone 1:00pm - 2:00pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago 773-472-6469 x491 http://www.centeronhalsted.org/newevents-details.cfm?ID=9277
Chicago Foundation for Women Thirtieth-anniversary IMPACT Awards honor Chicago-area women and men for their dedication to increasing resources and opportunities for women and girls in the Chicago area. More information to come. www.cfw.org .
Mundelein College Chicago Remembers Selma Students, staff, faculty reflect on their involvements in the Selma marches in March of 1965. 4:00pm - 5:30pm Piper Hall, Lakeshort Campus of Loyola University www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/wla/pdfs/MC%20Remembers%20Selma,%20FINAL.pdf .
Season 37 includes I am Mister B A Picture of You Falling by Crystal Pite, Sarabande by Jiri Kylian, Falling Angels by Jiri Kylian, Cloudless by Alejandro Cerrudo and I am Mister B by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano. $25. Through March 15. 7:30pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Dr Chicago Tickets: www.hubbardstreetdance.com/spring .
Rory Fanning, author Worth Fighting For: An Army Ranger's Journey Out of the Military and Across America Reading and signing 7:30pm Women & Children First Bookstore 5233 N Clark St Chicago www.womenandchildrenfirst.com .
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Friday, March 13
Clarence Darrow Commemorative annual wreath-tossing and symposium Darrow, Undocumented Laborers and Immigration in the New Millennium. Speakers: Tania Unzueta Carrasco, immigrant queer community organizer; Sisters Patricia Murphy and JoAnn Persch who have for 45 years ministered to immigrants, refugees seeking political asylum. Special guest Marissa Howe, winner of the Clarence Darrow History Award. Meet just EAST of the Clarence Darrow Bridge in Jackson Park for the traditional tossing of flowers, then symposium 10:45 am inside. Beverages and rolls. 10:00am - 12:00pm Museum of Science and Industry, new Columbian Room, 773-387-2394 www.darrowbridge.org .
Seeds of Change Crossroads Fund annual benefit 5:30 pm reception music, silent auction, buffet dinner and open bar. 7:30 pm recognizing 2015 honorees. 5:30pm - 9:30pm Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago Tickets: www.crossroadsfund.org/SeedsofChange2015 .
Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association OPALGA March Potluck Bring a dish to pass and BYOB 7:00pm - 10:00pm Contact organizers for location opalga.org .
Halcyon Theatre will hold its "Night of Flight" gala Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Poet/educator/actor/hip-hop artist Kristiana Colon, Albany Park Theater Project Producing Artistic Director David Feiner and South Asian Muslim American actor/producer/writer/comedian/educator Fawzia Mirza are this year's recipients of the Iris Award for their commitment to connecting chicago's communities and the arts. Admission is $75; visit halcyontheatre.org/ .
She's Beautiful When She's Angry Documentary looks at women's rights movement. Guest panels and Q and As throughout opening weekend from director Mary Dore and executive -producer Elizabeth Driehaus and noted feminists , Heather Booth, Vivian Rothstein, MaryJean Collins and Judith Arcana. Through March 19. Early show 2:30 pm. 7:15pm Music Box Theatre 3733 N Southport Chicago 773-871-6607 Tickets: www.musicboxtheater.com .
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Each show of this North American tour will include 3 to 4 different pieces from the company's extensive repertoire: - 7:30pm Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 E Congress Pkwy; 800-982-ARTS ( 2787 ) Tickets: AuditoriumTheatre.org . Through March 15.
Saturday, March 14
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance ( LGBTQ ) Support meeting to talk about illnesses, symptoms, treatment, doctors, and personal issues such as dating, relationships and work. Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted 11:00am - 12:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago dbsa-glbt-chicago.com
Chicago Flower & Garden Show Through March 22 10:00am - 6:00pm Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Chicago Tickets: www.chicagoflower.com .
The Homestretch' Community Cinema, WTTW, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and the Polk Bros Foundation are presenting an advance screening of The Homestretch, a film by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly. The screening will take place Saturday, March 14, 2-3 p.m., at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. A panel discussion and resource fair will follow. The Homestretch follows three homeless teens ( Roque, Kasey and Anthony ) as they fight to stay in school, graduate and build a more stable future. As their stories unfold, the film explores their plights within the larger issues of poverty, race, juvenile justice, immigration, foster care and LGBTQ rights. RSVP at the-homestretch-chicago.eventbrite.com .
Venetian Masquerade annual gala Art Smith and husband Jesus Salgueiro co-chair Face the Future Foundation's benefit for The Craniofacial Center at the University of Illinois-Chicago. $400. 6:30pm The Four Seasons Hotel 120 E. Delaware Place Chicago Tickets: www.FaceTheFutureFoundation.org .
Sunday, March 15
Trans Community Photo Day RAD Remedy and Trans Tech Social Enterprises co-host, to provide free professional headshots. Hair and makeup stylists will be on hand, and free HIV testing and LinkedIn orientation will be available. Free food and giveaways! CTA vouchers are available. Info riley@radremedy.org 12:00pm - 4:00pm Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health ICAH 226 S. Wabash Ave. Ste. 900
North Shore Boutique Bridal Fair Fashion show, tastings, live music, raffle prizes, and unique and exclusive wedding professionals. First 100 couples to register receive swag bag with discounts and giveaways. 1:00pm - 4:00pm Hilton Orrington Hotel in Evanston Tickets: northshorebridalfair.eventbrite.com .
PFLAG Promotes the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten the ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Each third Sunday. Questions to pflagchicagometro@pflagillinois.org 2:00pm - 4:15pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago 630-415-0622 www.pflagillinois.org .
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Monday, March 16
QueerCast Windy City Queercast with host Amy Matheny joined weekly by guest hosts. 12:00pm Online www.windycityqueercast.com/shows.html .
Tuesday, March 17
MCA Talk: Considering Trans* Embodiment Kristen Schilt, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago, joins artist Chase Joynt for conversation about issues related to trans* representation and inequality. Screening of short video works by Joynt. Presented with the exhibition Body Doubles. Free with museum admission; museum free to IL residents Tuesdays. 6:00pm - 7:00pm Museum of Contemporary Art ( MCA ) 220 East Chicago Ave Chicago www.mcachicago.org/ .
Wed., March 18
LGBTQ Creating Change 2016 Information Meeting The National LGBTQ Task Force's informational meeting on how to join the conference host committee for Creating Change 2016 in Chicago. 6:30pm Chicago Urban League,4510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago thetaskforce.org .
Judy Collins Award-winning singer-songwriter who in the 1960s evoked idealism with social activism through folk music. $75. Doors 6pm. 8:00pm City Winery Chicago 1200 W Randolph St Chicago www.citywinery.com .
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will hold its 2015 Salon fundraiser—to benefit programming at Rivendell Theatre—on Thursday, March 19, at Level Office, 73 W. Monroe St. Willa Taylor—director of education and community engagement at the Goodman Theatre, U.S. Navy veteran and discussion panelist for Rivendell's production of Women at War—will be honored with the 2015 WREN Award for advocating for women theater artists. The VIP reception will take place at 5 p.m., with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction at 6 p.m., and the award presentation at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $80-$125 each; call 773-334-7728 or visit RivendellTheatre.org .
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March 28
Center on Halsted will host its annual "Human First" gala Saturday, March 28, at Union Station.
The black-tie optional event will feature cocktails and a reception at 5:30 p.m. Award presentations, dinner and dancing will commence at 7:30 p.m.
This year's award recipients include Charles R. Middleton; Ronna S. Stamm & Paul Lehman Family; and Prudence R. Beidler. Being honored with the Community Spirit Award this year is TransLife Center, a program of Chicago House.
Tickets are $350-$500 each; visit visit community.centeronhalsted.org/Human-First.
March 23
Early voting info for municipal runoff elections will take place Monday, March 23, through Saturday, April 4.
Voters registered in the City of Chicago may use any early voting site in the city, regardless of where they live.
Ballots cast in early voting are final. After casting ballots in early voting, voters may not return to amend, change or undo a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to vote more than once—or to attempt to vote more than once—in the same election. All 51 early voting sites will be open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. To get a list of sites, visit www.chicagoelections.com/page.php.
Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) will hold its annual meeting 6-:30-8:30 p.m., at The Brown Elephant Lakeview, 3020 N. Lincoln Ave. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Part of the program will involve HBHC discussing its annual report, available at HowardBrown.org/annualreport. RSVP by Friday, March 20, at howardbrown.org/annualmeetingRSVP.
March 25
Barney Frank: "Frank: An Evening with Barney Frank" will take place 7-9 p.m., at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. The Center, The Book Stall, Windy City Media Group and Equality Illinois are hosting the event as the former Congressman will speak about his new memoir, Frank. Frank represented the Fourth Congressional District of Massachusetts for nearly five decades. He is the first member of congress to enter a same-sex marriage while serving in office. He is a regular commentator on MSNBC and lives near Portland, Maine, with his husband. The evening will include a live interview by WCT Publisher Tracy Baim and a Q&A with the audience, followed by a book-signing with Frank. The event is free. Reserve a seat through https://community.centeronhalsted.org/BarneyFrank.
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