Also see full calendar at www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php .
Wed., June 4
Andrews Sisters Musical Tribute During the war, Patty, Maxene and LaVerne Andrews charmed soldiers through their USO tours, winning a following that continued after the war as the sisters entertained the returned veterans through concerts, recordings, TV and movies. Through July 27 7:30pm Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave. , Chicago 800-595-4849 www.theo-u.com
RuPaul's Drag Race Season Six Tour The stars of Season Six hit Chicago. Expected to perform: Darienne Lake, Joslyn Fox, Milk, April Carrion, Gia Gunn, Adore Delano, BenDeLaCreme, Courtney Act, Vivacious and winner Bianca Del Rio. Hosted by Frida Lay with special guest Shangela. Doors open at 10, show at 11. $25 cover 10:00pm - 10:00am Roscoe's Tavern 3356 N Halsted St www.roscoes.com
Thursday, June 5
Step Up, Get Tested The campaign sponsors mobile HIV testing sites all across the Chicago area. Through July 4. 10:00am - 10:00pm Text IL plus your zip code to 36363 for HIV testing facility near you http://http://stepupgettested.com/
Rapid Pulse International Performance Art Festival Third annual festival runs two weekends, THURSDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 5-8 and 12-15 with different programming each day: 2pm talks and discussions, 4pm durational work in the windows, and 7PM evening performances in the gallery. $15 requested donation ( $10 students and other deals ) available online. Wide range of styles and forms of time-based art spilling over to other venues. 2:00pm - 11:00pm Defibrillator Performance Art Gallery 1136 N Milwaukee Ave. www.RAPIDPULSE.org Tickets: www.RP14.eventbrite.com
ACTIVATE: Unthinks the Alley Chicago Loop Alliance is transforming the Chicago Theatre alley into an urban celebration with DJ, surrealist art and more. The free pop-up event is the second of five to immerse the public in a spectacle of sound, art and performance. 5:00pm - 10:00pm Chicago Theatre alley http://www.LoopChicago.com/ACTIVATE
Luxury Wedding Presentation at The James Chicago Celebrating marriage equality with an enchanting evening featuring bites and pastries from David Burke's Primehouse, fashion from Mira Couture, samples from Tipsy Cake and more 6:00pm - 8:00pm The James Hotel Chicago 55 E Ontario jameshotels.com
Documentary Just Gender screening Just Gender is an educational film developed for TV and subsequent institutional and educational viewing which tackles the all too often misunderstood world of transgender. 100% of all ticket proceeds will benefit a nonprofit organization providing services to the local transgender community. Tickets free online. Donations welcome. 7:00pm Century Theater Tickets: http://www.lambdalegal.org/justgenderchicago
Friday, June 6
Andersonville Midsommarfest is Andersonville's annual summer street festival, now entering its 49th year. Each year, nearly 50,000 people throng the neighborhhod for two days of music, dancing, kids' entertainment, and delicious food. Vendors from around the region sell their wares to passers-by, while ethnic dance troupes and cutting-edge bands keep the party going. 8:00am - 8:00pm. Through June 8. Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa; http://www.andersonville.org/events/midsommarfest
PrideFest Milwaukee Stages, vendors, dance, health, arts and culture, areas for children, youth, women.Through June 8. 10:00am Summerfest Grounds, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee pridefest.com/ Tickets: http://pridefest.com/tickets/
Conversations: Retreat Men's retreat with discussions on sexuality and healthy living as a Black gay/bi male in today's society. These all expense paid weekend retreats bring together men across Chicago to build new relationships. Contact Jason at ( 312 ) 629-2988, ext. 12, or email jasong@chiblackgaycaucus.org for details and to reserve your spot today! 5:00pm Contact an organizer for location and start time
Tamar Braxton From Braxton Family Values and new hit album, Love and War. All ages show. 7:00pm Concord Music Hall 2047 N. Milwaukee www.tamarbraxton.com
Edgewater gay cabaret benefit June 6-7 Performers: Marc Embree, Jane Bunnell, Jordan Phelps, Jerry Miller, Scott Gryder and Jos Banks. $20 7:30pm Epworth United Methodist Church, 5253 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/632791
Stale Magnolias From one of the sick minds that brought you Annie Pocalypse! This is an hour-long parody of the 1980s classic mixed with a touch of the 2012 less-classic film of Steel Magnolias. Shelby will be rolling in her grave by the time these queens are finished. 8:00pm - 9:00pm The Call ( Chicago ) 1547 W Bryn Mawr
Saturday, June 7
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Weekly Saturday meetings. A peer-led support and education group for people with mood disorders and family and friends. Ask receptionist for room number. 11:00am - 12:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted 872-216-3272 www.dbsa-glbt-chicago.com
30th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest Tibute bands Sixteen Candles ( '80s pop/rock classics ), the Trippin Billies ( Dave Matthews tribute ), Kashmir ( Led Zeppelin tribute ), Wedding Banned ( pop/rock tribute ), and eclectic popsters Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press. Food, beer, wine and arts & craft vendors. Gate donation of $5 benefits the Central Lakeview Merchants Association. 12:00pm - 10:00pm In the shadows of the Belmont El stop on Sheffield between Belmont ( 3200 N ) and Roscoe ( 3400 N ). 773-868-3010 www.chicagoevents.com
Ripley Caine & The Full Moon Performing at Andersonville Midsommarfest 4:30pm Corner of Clark and Balmoral
Chicago Force Football vs. Columbus Women's tackle football. Alumni Game Day 5:00pm Evanston Township High School chicagoforcefootball.com
AstonRep Theatre Presents WIT The story of Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English, a specialist in the metaphysical, life and death themes of John Donne's Holy Sonnets, who finds herself the subject of research designed to try to save her life as she is being treated for stage IV metastatic ovarian cancer. Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience. Through June 7. 8:00pm Raven Theatre East Theatre 6157 N Clark St 773-828-9129 Tickets: www.astonrep.com
D.I.L.F. For men over 35 and the men who want them. No cover. DJ Moose. $4 Fireball shots. 9:00pm - 3:00pm The Sofo Tap 4923 N Clark www.thesofotap.com
The Human Space exhibition opening reception Beauty and Brawn exhibition explores gender and sexual preference in works by Andy Karol, known for her portrait photography in gender and sexuality, and Oli Rodriguez who explores technology and gay/queer hook up culture. They will participate in an Artists Talk on Saturday, June 29. See listing. 6:00pm - 10:00pm Beauty and Brawn Art Gallery 3501 W Fullerton Ave www.beautyandbrawngallery.com
Sunday, June 8
Organized Chaos Chicago Raising money and awareness in an open motorcycle ride and fundraiser event for TPAN. Registration 8-9:45am, stands up at 10am. After party at Argus begins at 2:00pm. Suggested donation $15, day of, or in advance online. Organized Chaos Motorcycle Organization is a women's motorcycle group committed to creating a local community of women motorcyclists and friends of women motorcyclists. 8:00am Parlour on Clark 6341 N Clark Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/685497
Gimme Shelter! Walk for the Animals A FUNraising walk for homeless animals! 9:00am - 11:00am Indian Boundary Park 2500 W. Lunt Ave www.reddoorshelter.org/events.php Tickets: http://www.reddoorshelter.org/events.php
Chicago Prime Timers Second Sunday of each month open social. Prime Timers are older gay or bisexual men ( and younger men who admire mature men ). Our members are men who choose to have their social lives enriched by the diverse activities in which our members engage. Those wishing to enjoy alcoholic beverages are asked to bring their own bottle. Set-ups are $1. Social hour is followed by a dinner and a program at 7pm. $20 for members or non-members. Non-members and guests are always most welcome. 6:00pm Ann Sather - Belmont 909 W Belmont Ave www.chicagoprimetimers.org
Equality Illinois Tribute Reception Celebrate Pride month and a year of victories with Governor Pat Quinn, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and marriage bill sponsors Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Greg Harris. VIP champagne hour at 11 am followed by general admission at noon with a champagne brunch and special guest speakers. $125. VIP $200. 11:00pm - 2:00pm J.W. Marriott, 151 W. Adams St., Tickets: eqil.org/tributereception
Monday, June 9
Quare Square: pen mic and performance for Queer womyn of color and allies. Participate in the larger queer literary community by providing a nurturing space for creative performance on the south side of Chicago. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm - 10:00pm Jeffery Pub 7041 S Jeffery Blvd https://www.facebook.com/pages/Quare-Square/463316023758355
Tuesday, June 10
A RAINBOW RHAPSODY: Songs of Love and Liberation at Stonewall Inn A Rainbow Rhapsody, shhh…OUT! Lakeside Pride Jazz Ensemble, annual Pride Concert. Experience Stonewall's powerful story of love, defiance and bravery interpreted through music. Lakeside Pride is a musical organization committed to the education of the public at large about the positive aspects of the metropolitan Chicago LGBT community through public musical performances, workshops and non-musical events. $20, $12 seniors and students. 7:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Tickets: https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=8c63c684cf1104d1a5066023ba108f14
Wed., June 11
Paul Lutter Memorial Chicago attorney and activist Paul Lutter, 68, passed away May 4 following complications from surgery. 4:00pm Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Attorney-activist-Paul-Lutter-dies/47342.html
Hillary Clinton Mayor Rahm Emanuel will interview Clinton in a Q&A session. $50 tickets include a signed copy of Hard Choices. Chicago Ideas will host. tickets@chicagoideas.com . 9:00am - 10:00am, Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Dr 312-906-7419 Tickets: www.chicagoideas.com/events/321
