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Wed., June 25
Kelly Cassidy annual fundraiser $1000-$50. RSVP eric@blueprintcamptaignconsulting.com 5:30pm - 7:30pm Hamburger Mary's 5400 N Clark 773-562-9559 secure.actblue.com/contributepage/marys2014 .
Reception for Mark Schauer, candidate for governor of Michigan Host committee in formation: Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Mike Axelrod, Sue Berghoef, Brian Dailey and Elzie Higginbottom, Host $2,500, Friend $1,000, Tickets $500. RSVP, please contact: Tony Yost at 202-547-5797 or Tony@bhstrategiesllc.com or Crystal Perkins at 210-414-3418 or Crystal@markschauer.com 5:30pm - 7:30pm University Club of Chicago 76 E Monroe St Chicago Tickets: markschauer.com/625chicago .
Windy City Gay Idol Finals Competition Highly anticipated competition in Chicago's LGBTQ community, a search for the best amateur LGBTQ or allied singer in the Chicago area. More info and finalized start times to come. 6:00pm Mayne Stage 1328 W Morse Ave www.windycitymediagroup.com
BGCC "Men at Sea" Annual Pride Boat Cruise The ninth year of the Men at Sea cocktail cruise. Lakefront cruise on the Anita Dee II shows off the best views of the downtown skyline with the sun setting behind, then an amazing view of Navy Pier's fireworks show. Enjoy expansive hors d'oeuvres options and fabulous views from the water for only $34 for a three-hour cruise. After the cruise, the boat will remain docked until 10:30 pm, time for maybe just one more cocktail. Tickets: pridecruisechicago.brownpapertickets.com/ 6:30pm - 10:30pm DuSable Harbor, 111 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Fabitat: It's "Pride" not "Prude" Come on down to Double Door's Door No. 3 for a Pride party like no other. Music from The Peekaboos. Residents DJs Adam El and LDY PRBLMS, drag performances from our resident drag host Lucy Stoole, Curlene Ribbon, Genni Cyde, and the queens of The Saffire House. Do312 will also be giving away a $25 gift certificate for your bar tab if you enter to win on FABITAT's Do312 event page. 9:00pm - 2:00am Double Door 1572 N Milwaukee do312.com/events/2014/6/25/live-its-pride-not-prude .
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Thursday, June 26
What Does Marriage Equality Mean for My Health Care? CANCELLED 2:00pm - 5:00pm Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Olson Auditorium , 836 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago 800-323-8622
Out saxophonist Dave Koz With Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot on their second summer tour together. Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns spent five weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and is currently in the Top 20. 3:00pm Ravinia Festival 418 Sheridian Road Highland Park, Tickets: davekoz.com/tour .
Comedy kickoff, Back Lot Bash Lea DeLaria, Caitlin Bergh, hosted by Sapna Kumar. $20 advance online/$25 door ( limited ). Doors Open 6pm 5:00pm Mayne Stage 1328 W Morse Ave Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/669706 .
15th Annual 30 Under 30 Awards Thirty individuals under thirty years of age from all parts of the LGBTQIA communities will be honored. Windy City Times receives community nominations for the awards each spring and selects the best in LGBTQIA activism, business, culture, non-profit work and more. The awards are co-sponsored by the Center on Halsted, AIDS Foundation of Chicago and Chicago House. Last year's honorees listed online. 5:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Windy-City-Times-to-present-30-Under-30-awards-/43433.html .
National Women's Music Festival The 39th National Women's Music Festival ( NWMF ) kicks off Thursday evening, June 26, at the Marriott Madison West, Middleton, with some of the most popular and enduring performers in the women's music genre, as well as a variety of new talents. 6:00pm - 11:00pm Marriott Madison West, Middleton, Wisconsin wiaonline.org Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/526456 .
Birdhouse 2-14 Art Acution and Cocktail Party Benefiting Chicago House. Co-Chairs: Jerry Sanfilippo, Spyros Petros, Denise Antonucci, Erik Retzer & Jim Josephson. Advance $70, Door $80. 773-248-5200x 209 6:00pm - 9:00pm, www.chicagohouse.org .
Live with Jenifer Lewis Notable actor, comedian, and motivational speaker Jenifer Lewis will awe the audience with a candid discussion on life and happiness while discussing her own experience with bi-polar disorder and the impact of HIV among her community. Ms. Lewis will close out the evening in song. RSVP onlne 6:00pm - 8:00pm Baton Show Lounge 436 N Clark St Tickets: events.aidschicago.org/site/Calendar .
Spanish-language forum on Bible, LGBTs in June, July For Spanish-speaking people who are interested in exploring the biblical texts from their own personal experience, in a serious way, and in a safe and affirming atmosphere for all people who identify as LGBT. Contact Esther Baruja at estherbaruja@gmail.com or 312-320-1341. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago
Pride 5K lakefront night race and party to benefit Center $50 registration includes limited edition t-shirt by Chicago's very own Borris Powell, coupons, gifts and two drink tickets for post-race party. Runners who couple up get $5 discount. Benefits the soon-to-come Center on Halsted Senior Center. Packet pick-up June 20 ( 6-10pm ) and Saturday, June 21 ( 9am-5pm ) at Center on Halsted, gymnasium. 7:30pm near Lakefront, Fullerton and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Tickets: ILoveRuns.com .
Remembering The Stranger - Transgender Jews In Our Congregations Led by Rabbi Cindy Enger of Congregation Or Chadash in Chicago, a synagogue which serves Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Jews and their loved ones. For reservations, call Ezra-Habonim at 847-674-4141. 7:30pm Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Chigaygo: The Big Gay Pride Anniversary-ish Show Celebrating its one-year anniversary-ish with a big gay Pride Show. Scott Duff hosts a night of gay and gay friendly comedy featuring Poppy Champlin, Tamale, Rachel McCartney. 8:00pm The Laugh Factory Chicago, 3175 N Broadway https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chigaygo-at-Laugh-Factory-Chicago/370857779682516
Veterans' Pride event A table in the "F-Lobby" in celebration of the 1 year anniversary of DOMA being overturned with information the impact of this ruling on LGBT Veterans, active duty service members and federal employees. Information from Mandi Evanson Mandi.Evanson@va.gov . 10:00pm - 2:00pm Hines Veterans Administration Hospital
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Friday, June 27
Celebration of marriage equality service First, Bishop Wayne Miller of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod ( Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ) will preside. Second, a gay couple will be married at the service. Third, sixteen couples-straight and gay-will renew vows from early marriage or commitment services. Look online for actual start time. 10:00am Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicago www.holytrinitychicago.org/announcements .
LGBTQIA Pride Month Gender and Sexuality Tour Bring Chicago history out of the closet with a tour of Hull-House and explore early 20th century stories of gender non-conformity, diverse definitions of family, and fierce self-expression. Was Jane Addams a lesbian? We'll contemplate this commonly asked question that lacks a simple answer. 3:00pm - 4:00pm Jane Addams Hull House Museum 800 S. Halsted St. www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull .
Chicago Jewish Film Festival opens Through June 29. Tickets are $12/adults; $10/seniors & students, or $60 for an eight-film festival pass. 5:00pm - 11:00pm Music Box Theatre 3733 N Southport www.ChicagoJewishFilm.com .
Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Pride and Joy Reception On the rooftop at the Center. Surprise guests this year. Purchase your $20 ticket early and enjoy music, full bar, and hors d'oeuvres with DJ Billy Brown. 21+. 3 drink tickets. $20 tickets at door and online. 5:30pm - 9:30pm Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Tickets: tinyurl.com/p3njdla .
Or Chadash Pride BBQ and Beach Service. office@orchadash.org 6:00pm Contact an organizer for location orchadash.org .
Chicago Summer Dance Outing In the Spirit of Music Garden 601 S. Michigan Ave. Plan Be organizing a group. 6:00pm Grant Park 337 E. Randolph St www.facebook.com/PlanBe2.0 Tickets: www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance0.html .
Windy City Empire's Pride Ceremony An evening honoring Chuck Renslow. The Leather Daddy of all Daddies. Also celebrating why we have pride. Why pride is still needed. Tickets TBA 7:00pm Chloe's, 800 W Belmont Ave., Chicago www.facebook.com/n/ .
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil present Jackson's powerful music and lyrics brought to life with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. $50 to $175. 8:00pm Sears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates 847-649-2270 Tickets: www.cirqueclub.com .
Hair Greenwich Village. 1967. During the most tumultuous year in our nation's history, a group of young hippies explore sex, love, and rock 'n' roll while fighting for civil rights and the end of the war in Vietnam.. American Theater Company. $43 8:00pm American Theater Company 1909 W Byron Ave., 773-409-4125 www.atcweb.org .
Back Lot Bash Outdoor women's festival every Pride Weekend in Chicago. Each day showcases a different mix of music and entertainment for the entire community. Line up online inlcludes LEA DeLARIA, CRYSTAL BOWERSOX, KATE MOENNIG, LEISHA HAILEY, HUNTER VALENTINE 9:00pm Back Lot Bash, 5238 N. Clark St., Chicago. Through June 29. www.backlotbashchicago.com/schedule/ .
Pride Show/Lady GaGa ticket giveaway Start off Pride weekend with Krave's special Pride show. Drink special, dance music, and a giveaway for tickets to Lady Gaga's artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball. 11:00pm - 2:00am Club Krave 13126 S Western Ave Blue Island, IL 60406 www.clubkrave.com .
Saturday, June 28
Dyke March Supporting visibility for dyke, queer, bisexual, and transgender folk. Dyke March will kick-off at Roberto Clemente High School on the southwest corner of Western and Division at 3:30pm and march west down Division Street to the "Boat House" in Humboldt Park. The Latina/o PRIDE Picnic, which has been held in the community for almost 10 years, will be the ending point for the Dyke March rally and picnic from 4-7pm, which will incorporate elements that have made both events a tradition in the LGBTQ community. www.facebook.com/groups/dykemarchchicago/ .
Big Deck Beach Party! Boyz and gurlz, boards and beverages. Celebrate Summer at Sidetrack. 1:00pm - 7:00pm Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St www.sidetrackchicago.com .
Chicago Gay Pride Sailboat Excursion 'Red Witch' Golden Sail Adventure Cruise for 50 women who love women. Appetizers, sushi and finger foods, campagne, wine and beer. $45. Class entertainment in partnership with Affinity. 5th Annual Chgo Gay Pride Adventure Cruise. 2-4 p.m., classceechicago.com/redwitch .
Proud to Run Proud To Run is a 10K run and 5K run and walk that celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex/Inquiring, & Allies ( LGBTQI&A ) pride. We welcome everyone who wishes to join us in the celebration to show support, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Info via info@proudtorun.org 6:00pm Montrose Avenue near Lake Shore Drive, Chicago www.proudtorun.org .
Sober & Proud BBQ and Dance Party Celebrate Pride Weekend with a Sober BBQ and Dance Party! The event includes a talent show, karaoke, HIV testing, free food, and more. An alternative to the weekend's drinking-heavy activities, hosted by Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance. $10 suggested donation. All are welcome. 6:00pm - 11:00pm Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House 825 W Wellington Ave www.facebook.com/events/757844844266285/ .
Stonewall Riot Panel A group of activists discuss next steps for the LGBT movement. 7:00pm - 9:00pm Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 www.facebook.com/events/440529792758699/ .
Dyke March The 2014 Dyke March will kick off at 3:30pm and march west down Division street to the boat house in Humboldt Park. The Latina/o Pride Picnic, which has been held in the community for almost 10 years, will be the ending point for the Dyke March rally and picnic from 4pm-7pm. Supporting visibility for dyke, queer, bisexual, and transgender folk. Information: dykemarchchicago@gmail.com .
3rd Annual Chicago Pride Beach Bash Located near the last lifeguard stand, closest to the pier, on the East end of Osterman Beach. 10:00pm - 5:00pm Hollywood Beach, 5800 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Sunday, June 29
Lakeside Pride Freedom Marching Band @ CHICAGO PRIDE PARADE Lakeside Pride was born out of the idea to have a marching band in the Annual Pride Parade. Each year, hundreds of thousands of spectators gather in Chicago to celebrate the milestones associated with more than 40 years of fighting for LGBT visibility, dignity, and equality. 12:00pm Corner of Montrose Ave. / Broadway, Chicago ( 773 ) 381-6693 www.lakesidepride.org .
Pride Parade Chicago gay pride parade and festival weekend. 12:00pm - 4:00pm Montrose/ Broadway www.ChicagoPrideCalendar.org .
Pride North The North Side's largest neighborhood Pride party. Featuring 16 Candles, Justin Utley, and DJ sets by The Byrne Brothers and DJ Herrbear. Sponsored by Miller Lite and Nightspots. 12:00pm - 2:00am Glenwood Ave., between Farwell and Lunt
LOVE Revolution Chicago's newest outdoor post-Pride dance party. Featuring DJ Joe Gauthreaux and special guests Jump Smokers. Tickets available at Cram Fashion and online at wantickets.com/loverevolution. Limited number of VIP tickets available. Presented by Circuit Mom Productions and Bash Events. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Equality IL. 5:30pm - 12:00am Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark
The Human Space Exhibition Artists Talk 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. 6:00pm Beauty and Brawn Art Gallery 3501 W Fullerton Ave www.beautyandbrawngallery.com .
Monday, June 30
Proud Mary Post-Pride Brunch Have one last Bloody Mary after Pride weekend at Mary's. Brunch until 3 pm. 11:00am - 3:00am Hamburger Mary's 5400 N Clark www.hamburgermarys.com/chicago .
11th Annual Salute to LGBT Veterans, Liberty and Justice for All One hour progream. Speaker LS2 Lee Reinhart, U.S. Navy, a veteran of Don't Ask, Don't Tell who has just returned from a year's duty in Kandahar, Afphanistan. Info jamesdarby@aol.com . 12:00pm - 1:00pm Daley Center Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., 773-752-0058 www.averchicago.com .
Queer Bits Film Festival Screening of LGBT shorts - many by local filmmakers. 7:00pm Pub House Theater www.pridefilmsandplays.com .
Wed., July 2
Black Alphabet Film Festival Showcasing films and other works that highlight and explore the African American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer ( LGBTQ ) and Same Gender Loving ( SGL ) experience. 3:00pm DuSable Museum 40 E 56th Pl., blackalphabet.org .
Propeller Fund application information session Propeller Fund is administered jointly by Gallery 400 at the University of Illinois at Chicago and threewalls to promote informal and independently organized visual arts activities. 6:00pm , www.propellerfund.org .
Honduran LGBT Leader in Chicago Since a 2009 U.S.-supported coup against the Honduras's democratically-elected government, rampant violence has engulfed the country's LGBTs, compesinos, unionists, human rights activists and journalists, giving it the highest murder rate in the world. Nelson Arambu from the Movimiento de Diverisdad en Resistencia, a long time leader in Honduras's LGBT movement, will speak about the challenges that they face. 7:00pm - 9:00pm Berger Park Cultural Center 6205 N. Sheridan Rd www.facebook.com/events/760825617281929/ .
Thursday, July 3
United Black Pride Welcome Rooftop Party See www.windycityblackpride.info/ for room rate and code. 6:00pm Inn of Chicago Skyline Terrece 162 E Ohio St 22nd floor ubpride.com/events/ .
Friday, July 4
Lakeside Pride Freedom Marching Band @ OAK PARK FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Celebrate the birth of American independence in Oak Park at this 10th with Lakeside Pride and the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association ( OPALGA ). 10:00am Longfellow Park 610 S Ridgeland Ave Oak Park, IL 60304 ( 773 ) 381-6693 www.lakesidepride.org .
Saturday, July 5
The Chosen Few Old School Reunion Picnic In honor or Frankie Knuckles 6:00am - 8:00pm Jackson Park, 83rd and Hayes Dr. ubpride.com/events/ .
PrideIndex Esteem Awards Honoring individuals and organizations from Chicago and across the country including Craig Johnson, Sanford E. Gaylord, David Bridgeforth of DBQ Magazine, Trisha Lee Holloway of Howard Brown, Simone Koehlinger, Gregg Shapiro of boi Magazine, brklynboihood.com, colorlines.com, Thr Trevor Project, About Face Theatre, The Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition ( BRC ), Teresa M. Adams & Can We Talk For Real, Urban Socialites Magazine, B-Boy Blues The Play and many more. 2:00pm - 5:00pm Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., www.TheEsteemAwards.com .
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