Queer Web screenings throughout July
Open TV will host screenings for the queer Web series Nupita Obama Creates Vogua throughout July.
The events will take place Sunday, July 12, at Wangs, 3317 N. Broadway, 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, at Canvas, 2313 W. North Ave., 6-9 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26, 6-9 p.m., at a location to be announced later.
Nupita Obama Creates Vogua is the first independent pilot in the #OpenTVPresents series about artists exploring alternative relationships.Nupita Obama explores a love triangle between three queer artists of color.
Visit WeAreOpen.tv/story .
CGMC's 'Saints + Sinners' July 14, 21
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus ( CGMC ) will open its 33rd season with a more spiritual and sinful song list in "Saints + Sinners: 2015 Summer Cabaret."
CGMC's Artistic Director Jimmy Morehead has filled this year's cabaret with a collection of songs from Jekyll & Hyde, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sister Act, Godspell and many more.
There will be two shows. One will be Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m. at The Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway. The second will be Tuesday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Oak Brook's Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St.
Tickets are $20-$30; visit www.cgmc.org/2015-events/saints-and-sinners/ .
Taste of Chicago reveals performers
The Taste of Chicago has revealed its headlining music acts for the food festival that will take place July 8-12.
The five headlining acts are, in order: Weezer, Erykah Badu, The Chieftains, Spoon and Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly.
The 35th annual Taste of Chicago will take place in Grant Park, and festival-goers can watch the headlining musical performances at the Petrillo Music Shell. Visit TasteOfChicago.us .
Windy City Times' full calendar of events at the link: www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php .