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| October 2009
| Friday, Oct. 9
CONNECT., Levi Kreis, currently starring in the Apollo's Million Dollar Quartet, is special musical guest at Bodhi Spiritual Center's new LGBTQA spiritual experience. CONNECT presents monthly services with music, message, and spiritual tools for LGBTQAs. 7 p.m. Free. Bodhi Spiritual Center 2524 N Lincoln, www.bodhispiritualcenter.org 773-248-5683
Rick Pickren, Cowboy, rail and traditional folk songs, and award-winning originals! Great guitar, bouzouki, banjo & harmonica. Two Way Street Coffee House 1047 Curtiss St. 630-969-9720 or info@twowaystreet.org
More Bear Cookin' Bigger and Better book signing with PJ Gray, food writer and author. Tappas, cocktails and fun. Franks Diner, 508 58th St., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Reserve seating by contacting eat@franksdinerkenosha.com
Virtual Rainbow, redefining the LGBT community in the digital age through art and performance, opening 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. in the 2nd and 3rd floor art galleries at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. Show through Nov. 15. . A part of Chicago Artists Month. www.chicagoartistsmonth.org .
Saturday, Oct. 10
A Special Acoustic Rock Night With, Paris Delane of Sonia Dada, www.reverbnation.com/parisdelanestyedyeskye , www.soniadada.com/
$5, 8 p.m. Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood www.heartlandcafe.indietickets.com
It's a Bitch to Quit, Chicago's only LGBT smoking cessation, first of eight meetings 11 a.m. Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan Rd. www.howardbrown.org/bitchtoquit 773-388-8682
Clark/Belmont Music Fest mid-autumn encore. Hip-hop/rock Vanilla Ice, adult rock band national finalists of The Next American Star ( www.TheNextAmericanStar.com ) and Chicago rockers Treaty of Paris and Fashion Bomb. Host Q101's Steve Tingle. $5. Noon-11 p.m. Belmont between Clark and Sheffield. www.chicagoevents.com or 773-868-3010
Marginal Waters photography show featuring men on Chicago's Belmont Rocks, by Doug Ischar, through Saturday, Oct. 17. Closing reception Sunday, Oct. 25, 3-6 p.m. www.golden-gallery.org or 773-209-8889
Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers begins season with "Festive Folk Songs and Spirited Spirituals" 7:30 p.m., $12/$10 Moraine Valley Community College in the Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. www.morainevalley.edu/fpac , 708-974-5500 or at Box Office
Howard Brown Health Center Annual Gala, Bertha's Ball, named in honor of Chicago's grande dame of philanthropy, Bertha Honore Palmer. Benefactor reception 6 p.m. , gala 7 p.m. to midnight. The gala's 'Friend for Life' honorees this year are David Arzola, Designs for Dignity, and photographer (and frequent Windy City Times contributor) Kat Fitzgerald.
Tix $300-$500. Palmer House Hilton, 17 E.Monroe St. Info and tix at www.howardbrown.org
Sarah Schulman, important voice on contemporary queer life, author of The Mere Future, a new novel crosses many genres. 5:30 p.m. Women And Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark. www.womenandchildrenfirst.com
Sunday, Oct. 11
Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church annual Reconciling Service and presentation of first annual Bruce Scott Award posthumously to Mr. Scott's long time partner, Mr. Larry Bloom. 10:30 a.m. 405 South Euclid Avenue, Oak Park
National Equality March Washington, DC. www.equalityacrossamerica.org or www.jointheimpactchicago.com
Rally in Chicago for the National Equality March in Daley Plaza ( on Washington between Clark and Dearborn ) at 1 p.m. E-mail info@lgbtchange.org or visit www.LGBTChange.org
OUTwrite LGBT literary program reading and book signing with Lucinda Fleeson, author of "Waking Up in Eden, In Pursuit of an Impassioned Life on an Imperiled Island," , 5 - 7 p.m. Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. www.centeronhalsted.org
Pam Ann USA Tour, A-list Pucci clad air hostess to the stars, glamorous, glitzy and hilarious. 7 p.m. Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. www.harristheaterchicago.org 312-334-7777
Put on Your Sunday Clothes honoring Karen Mason. Doors 5:45 p.m., cocktail show begins at 6:15, event 7 p.m. Park West Theater 322 W. Armitage Ave
Monday, Oct. 12
Laramie Project 10 Years Later Epilogue presented by About Face Theatre in a historic event that joins over 100 theaters around the country. Mayor Richard M. Daley will serve as the Honorary Chair of this one-night only benefit for About Face Youth Theatre that will take place at the Owen Theater at the Goodman. www.aboutfacetheatre.com or call 773-784-8565
Orquestra de Sa Paulo featuring Dame Evelyn Glennie: A Benefit Performance for Access Living's Arts and Culture Project 7:30 p.m. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E.Randolph Dr. Tix $25-$55 at 312-334-7777 or www.harristheaterchicago.org
Speed Dating event for women, co-sponsored by Out Alumni Chicago, the Chicagoland Gay and Lesbian Singles Meetup, and the Chicago Professionals Meetup. Daters should arrive around 6:45-7 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Tix $12 at door, or $10advance at culture@centeronhalsted.org or 773/661-0763
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Lucinda Williams, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and Grammy-winner, through Oct. 15, Park West, 322 W Armitage Ave. www.parkwestchicago.com 773-929-1322 www.ticketmaster.com
New Play Readings, Newtown Writers. 7:30 p.m. Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway. www.newtownwriters.org
Straight for Equality in the Workplace, PepsiCo program: culture change; everyday life at work for GLBT people, barriers that keep straight allies from showing support, strategies to overcome barriers and conversation as catalysts for culture change. Refreshments and light snacks. 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the PepsiCo Sustainability Center, 555 W. Monroe St. RSVP by Oct. 8 at www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=vqIVlEV90kIR_2btHQkUYidQ_3d_3d
Wednesday, Oct. 14
The Joffrey Ballet's Midwest Premiere of Lar Lubovitch's Othello, reinterpreted ballet enhanced by the powerful score,through October 25. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $145. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, (-800-982-2787 or - www.ticketmaster.com
National Latino/a AIDS Awareness Day & Latino Heritage Month, for the Latina/o LGBT community, by the Latina/o LGBT Community of Howard Brown Health Center . Topics include: sexual health, nutrition, coming out, and harm reduction. Food and testing, free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N Sheridan Rd, www.howardbrown.org 773-388-1600
School of Seven Bells, Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western
Scooty & JoJo Show's Carpenters Halloween, a spine-shivering send-up of John Carpenter's slasher classic set to the The Carpenters' classic songs, through November 7. $15-$20 at www.scootyjojo.com Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St
Thursday, Oct. 15
About Face Theatre's XYZ Festival presents. The Flowers, by Adam Bock, Directed by Tripp Culman. Through Nov. 1. 7:30 p.m. $20. Stage Left Theatre, 3408 N. Sheffield Ave. aboutfacetheatre.com
Caroline Rhea hosts Care. Cure. Comedy. Chicago, a fundraising event to support the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's mission of finding cures and treatments for spinal cord injury. The evening will also feature comedy by Costaki Economopoulus whose best known for "The Economonologue," a weekly segment on the syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show. House Of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St. tickets, www.ChristopherReeve.org/ComedyChicago
Decibelle Music and Culture Festival, four nights of music, performance, rarties and Indie acts. Kickoff party, 10 - 4 a.m. Emilie Simon (score for March of the Penguin film plus writing, arranging and producing two albums), Chicago Debut; Daisy O'Dell, ZEBO, Heather Doble. Stardust's One year Anniversary and Edie, Scott and Zach's B-Day Bash. $10 Berlin 954 W. Belmont Ave
In The Life Media 2009 Season Premiere Gala, 7 - 9 p.m. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th St. New York City, Tix $175 through October 4th; $250 thereafter at www.inthelifetv.org/secure/events?evt=6
Keenerville, a 60-minute improvised game show hosted by Elizabeth Keener, best known for her role as "Dawn Denbo" on The L Word. Each performance through Oct. 18 is followed by a post-show party with Keener and the cast. Tickets are $20 - $30. Stage 33, 3655 N. Kedzie Ave. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/82920
We Live in Public, advance screening of Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner,US Documentary, the story of early internet pioneer and grand-scale social engineering experimenter, Josh Harris. Renowned filmmaker Ondi Timoner (and possibly documentary subject Josh Harris) will be present for an intimate talk-back and discussion immediately following the screening. $5 at www.i-cubedhypermedia.com or $7 at door. Doors 7 p.m. 11 W. Illinois, 4th Floor www.i3hypermedia.com
Friday, Oct. 16
Me'Shell Ndegeocello, ten-time Grammy nominated, soulful spark of the neo-soul movement. Part of Decibelle Music & Culture Festival 2009, 7 - 10 p.m. Tix $30/$26 Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. After Party with JD Samson (Letigre/MEN) DJ Set, 10 p.m. ,DJ Heather Doble, DJ ZEBO, $7. Berlin 954 W. Belmont Ave.
Premiere of No Exit by Boston composer Andy Vores. Based on Jean-Paul Sartre's groundbreaking play of the same title, limited run, three performances. Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre, 3656 N. Halsted St. www.chicagovanguard.org .
Saturday, Oct. 17
Decibelle Music Lounge, stellar line up of Indie performers bringing their best acoustic, electronica, spoken word. 7 p.m., $6 Heartland Cafe 7000 N. Glenwood 773-465-8005
Michele Tea and Sister Spit: The Next Generation, 9 p.m. Presented by Decibelle, Women and Children First and Sappho's Salon at Women And Children First Bookstore 5233 N. Clark
Sappho's Salon presents Sister Spit: The Next Generation featuring Michelle Tea, Beth Lisick, Ariel Schrag, Rhiannon Argo, Sara Seinberg, Kirya Traber and Ben McCoy, and special guest Eileen Myles, queer indie literary road show. $10. Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St., 773-769-9299 www.womenandchildrenfirst.com
Sappho's Salon After-Party, 10 - 3 p.m. Tix $6/$5 with Sister Spit ticket stub. Ole Ole, 5413 N. Clark, Andersonville
Votes for Women, play by Elizabeth Robins. The summer of 1907, and the suffragettes are at the height of their clash with the British Parliament over woman's right to vote. through Nov. 9. ShawChicago , Ruth Page Theater, 1016 North Dearborn. 312-587-7390
Sunday, Oct. 18
Back-to-School Brunch featuring young leaders of the LGBTQ safe schools movement in Illinois and honoring the 2009 Advocate of the Year, State Superintendent of Education Christopher Koch, and an Activist of the Year yet to be named. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Rockit Bar and Grill, 22 W. Hubbard. Sponsorship opportunities available. Shannon Sullivan shannon@illinoissafeschools.org or 312-368-9070 x12
Decibelle closing party, featuring: Psalm One, Anomie Belle and DJ All The Way Kay. 9- 2 a.m. Tix $6 Jet Set @ Skybar 2242 N. Lincoln Ave.
Quearborn & Perversion film showing. From underground chaos to pioneering pride, the roots of Chicago's Queer Community. 7:30 p.m. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport. A portion beneffits Chicago History Museum. www.quearbornandperversion.com
Monday, Oct. 19
Personal PAC 20th Anniversary Awards Luncheon. Jeanne Tiller, the widow of Dr. George Tiller, is attending our lunch to accept the Personal PAC Lifetime Achievement Award. Chicago Hilton. Tix at www.personalpac.org
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Quearborn & Perversion film showing. From underground chaos to prioneering pride, the roots of Chicago's Queer Community. 7:30 p.m. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport. A portion benefits Chicago History Museum. www.quearbornandperversion.com
Women in Film 2009 Focus Awards, honoring Janice Arthur, Donna La Pietra and Nora Dunn 6:30 cocktails, 7:30 lunch and awards. 9 p.m. post-party. non member tix $125. www. wifchicago.org
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Raising the Barre: The Homer Bryant Story screening by Terry Spencer Hesser to benefit the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, which has been serving Chicago's African-American and broader communities with ballet performance and dance instruction for more than 17 years under the leadership of its Founder and Artistic Director Bryant. 5:30 p.m. cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinner by Food For Thought, 7:30 p.m. screening. $125 Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St.
October Mingle & Meet the Experts in online marketing. Sponsored by Local First Chicago. 6 - 8 p.m. $5 Via Veneto Ristorante, 6340 N. Lincoln Ave. RSVP to info@localfirstchicago.org appreciated
Friday, Oct. 23
World / Latin music Las Guitarras De Espana, www.theguitarsofspain.com $10, 8 p.m. Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood www.heartlandcafe.indietickets.com
Saturday, Oct. 24
Blues, Candye Kane, www.candyekane.com/$15 advance / $17 door. 9 p.m. Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood www.heartlandcafe.indietickets.com
Women for Equality, an Equality Illinois event for LBT Women and Friends, 5 - 9 p.m. $50. Velvet Rope, 728 W. Lake St., Oak Park. www.eqil.org
Sunday, Oct. 25
Marginal Waters photography show by Doug Ischar closing reception. The photos feature men on Chicago'sBelmont Rocks. 3-6 p.m. Golden, 816 W. Newport, www.golden-gallery.org or call Jacob Meehan at 773-209-8889.
Off-Site: Iraq's Cultural Past. On the occasion of Jeremy Deller's exhibition, It Is What It Is: Conversations about Iraq, tour the Oriental Institute's renowned Mesopotamian Gallery and learn more about the rich ancient cultural history of Iraq. 2 p.m. Free. Oriental Institute, 1155 E 58th St.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
17th Annual Night of 100 Drag Queens, The ABC's of Drag. Benefits Equality Illinois. Special thanks to Miller Lite. VIP Reception, 7-8 p.m./Show, 8 p.m.-midnight. Advance Tix purchase/ $20. General Admission 8 p.m. show only advance tix purchase: $10. Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St. www.eqfed.org
Augusten Burroughs reading/performance and signing for You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christma. $10 without a book. Sponsored by Borders Books and Music Lakeview at the Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave.
773-935-3909"LGBT Stories" a introductory writing class specifically designed for LGBT writers by StoryStudio Chicago: the center for writing and related arts. Taught by Sarah Terez Rosenblum www.storystudiochicago.com/courses/lgbt_stories.php
Friday, Oct. 30
About Face Theatre's XYZ Festival presents Let Them Eat Cake by Holly Hughes, Megan Carney 7 p.m. Location TBA. www.aboutfacetheatre.com
Folk music, Bitter Melon, Featuring Al Day, Charlie Madigan and Randy Lee with Micki Croisant $5. 9 p.m. Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood www.heartlandcafe.indietickets.com
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween on Halsted, Sidetrack costume contest. www.sidetrackchicago.com/events.html
Triangle Neighbors' 13th Annual Halloween Celebration, Tales from Wonderland. Party at Center on Halsted, with bobbing for apples and musical chairs, 1 p.m. Halsted St. closes for Trick-or-Treating, 3 - 5 p.m. Families with kids invited to reception with the Addams Family, Equality Illinois office, 3318 N. Halsted St. Also, Mad-Hatter Tea Party for children 4 - 6 p.m. Space Park, 815-817 W. Roscoe St. and simultaneous pet event in the alley by Space Park. Sign up there for both the Kid's Parade and the Pet Parade. Adult costume judging 6 p.m. Annual Halloween Parade follows, length of Halsted from Belmont to Addison.
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Wednesday, Nov. 4
"Viewpoint" fundraising reception 5:30 - 7 p.m., BEHIV's Annual Exhibition of Artwork from Art Therapy Clients and Supportive Individuals. Federal funds for art therapy has been eliminated. Show through Dec. 4. Irving Harris Family Foundation Reception Hall, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. Reception tix at www.behiv.org
Thursday, Nov. 5
AVER (gay veterans) monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Center on Halsted. 3656 N. Halsted. 773-472-6469
Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival, showcasing innovative gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender films from around the globe. Opening Night Film: The Big Gay Musical, which features a cast of incredible Broadway talent. Many venues: Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark St.; Film Row Cinema, Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.; Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.; and the Festival's home base at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St. www.reelingfilmfestival.org
Friday, Nov. 6
Author Margaret Atwood 70-minute dramatic reading from her new novel, 'The Year of the Flood,' backed by a troupe of actors and a choir. 5:30 p.m. $20 DePaul Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Dr. Tix 312-922-1999
The Laramie Project by Theatre-on-the-Hill through Nov.22, $15/12 at Bolingbrook's Performing Arts stage, 375 W. Briarcliff, Town Center Building.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Dare to Dream black-tie optional, for and by the Youth Outlook (formerly the Questioning Youth Center) the only not-for-profit to work exclusively with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in the Chicago suburbs. Hosted by the Culinary Arts Center of Elgin Community College and emceed by Chicago's own Jessica Halem. www.youth-outlook.org
HRC Time To Shine Gala. $225. 6 - 10 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 151 East Wacker Dr. www.hrcchicago09.com hrcchicago09@gmail.com
Sunday, Nov. 8
AVER (gay veterans) Allen Schindler Remembrance Ceremony, Steger, IL. Schindler was a gay sailor from IL who was killed by a shipmate in October 1992. 773-752-0058
Monday, Nov. 9
Stella Productions. 2010 Plus and Elite Heart of America, doors 8 p.m. www.stellaproductions2.com
Wednesday, Nov. 11
AVER (gay veterans) 16th Annual Veterans Day Dinner 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Ann Sathers on Belmont. 773-472-6469
Former president Bill Clinton at Chicago House & Social Service Agency Speaker Series Luncheon, Q&A follows, questions pre-submitted. President's Circle: $300/each. Premium Seating: $150/each. Noon - 2 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. Table/sponsor info: Jeremy Hilborn 773-248-5200 x304. Tix online Thursday, September 10 www.chicagohouse.org or 773-248-5200 x303
Equality Illinois Fall Wine Tasting 6 9 p.m. Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St 773-477-7173 www.equalityillinois.org
Thursday, Nov. 12
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Chicago Cultural Center. www.GLHallofFame.org
Friday, Nov. 13
The Addams Family A New Musical, Ford Oriental Theatre, through Jan 10, 2010. www.BroadwayinChicago.com
Saturday, Nov. 14
"It's Not Enough To Dream(TM)" Women's Small Business Seminar 2009, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $40. Lunch included. Corpus Christi Church, 4910 S. King Dr. www.itsnotenoughtodream.com aadams@wtvmin.com or call at 773-542-3890.
Sunday, Nov. 15
Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival, closing night film, director Evgeny Afineevsky's Oy Vey! My Son is Gay!! Shirley Hirsch (My Big Fat Greek Wedding's Lainie Kazan) wants her son, Nelson, to settle down with a nice, Jewish girl. Location info at www.reelingfilmfestival.org
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Harris Theater Eat to the Beat, lunchtime dance performance featuring Yuri Lane, Beat in the Box, DanceWorks Chicago, noon, $5. Lunch available for purchase. www.harristheaterchicago.org or 312-334-7777
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Tuesday, Dec. 1
AIDS Quilt display on World AIDS Day 2009, Open Door Clinic, 164 Division Street #607, Elgin www.opendoorclinic.org
Thursday, Dec. 3
AVER (gay veterans) monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Center on Halsted. 3656 N. Halsted. 773-472-6469
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Equality Illinois outing to see the The Addams Family and benefit the Equality Illinois Education Project. www. eqfed.org/equality_illinois/events/addamsfamily
Saturday, Dec. 12
Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival www.cbbfestival.com .
Saturday, Dec. 26
Transiberian Orchestra Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL www.livenation.com
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Harris Theater Eat to the Beat, lunchtime dance performance featuring If Ever (an Ocean) Relinquished, DanceWorks Chicago, noon, $5. Lunch available for purchase. www.harristheaterchicago.org or 312-334-7777
Saturday, Jan. 16
CANCELLED: Kanye West and Lady Gaga "Fame Kills" Tour, United Center.
July 31, 2010
VIII Gay Games through Aug. 7, 2010. Cologne, Germany. www.gaygames.com
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