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Kirsten Gillibrand at Nov. 4 Personal PAC luncheon

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will be the keynote speaker at Personal PAC’s 20th annual luncheon.

The 20th Annual Awards Luncheon will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave.

In addition, Personal PAC will honor Bette Cerf Hill. She is a founder of the Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago and has served on the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women.

Personal PAC will also honor Laura Tucker. Tucker is an Illinois and national Planned Parenthood Board member who has worked side by side with Personal PAC recruiting and electing pro-choice candidates.

Tickets are $150-$250 each; call 312-422-0005 or visit www.personalpac.org.

Personal PAC is a bipartisan political action committee (PAC) dedicated to electing pro-choice candidates to state and local offices in Illinois.

Rep. Cassidy holding karaoke fundraiser Oct. 28

Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy is holding a karaoke fundraiser Monday, Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m., at R Public House, 1508 W. Jarvis Ave.

Among those slated to attend are nationally known LGBT-rights activist Candace Gingrich-Jones as well as past Windy City Idol winners Amy Kelly and Sue Heggeland.

Tickets are $25-$150; visit secure.actblue.com/page/cassidykaraoke to purchase.

David Halperin at Elmhurst Oct. 30

David Halperin—a professor of the history and theory of sexuality at the University of Michigan and the author of the book How to Be Gay—will speak Wed., Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center (190 Prospect Ave.) at Elmhurst College.

The author or editor of 10 books, Halperin also teaches English language and literature, women’s studies, comparative literature, and classical studies. He also is a co-founder of GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies.

Admission is $10 for the general public and free for Elmhurst College students, faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets are available by visiting www.elmhurst.edu/tix. For more information, call 630-617-3390.

Reeling seeks volunteers

Reeling 31 Chicago LGBT International Film Festival runs Nov. 7-14, and organizers are seeking volunteers.

There are many ways people can volunteer: box office assistance, visiting filmmaker transportation, special events, bartending, photography, answering phones and more.

A meeting will be held Friday, Oct. 25 at 6-7:30 p.m. at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St., second floor. RSVP to volunteer4reeling@chicagofilmmakers.org..

SOFA Chicago Nov. 1-3

Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA) will mark its 20th annual presentation Nov. 1-3 at Navy Pier.

More than 800 artists, including artists from the United States and abroad, will participate in the three-day event that kicks off with the opening-night preview Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m.

General admission is $15, and a three-day pass is $25. (The preview is $50.) See www.sofaexpo.com. for information and purchases.

CLLAW XVII Nov. 2

The Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers (CLLAW) is resurrecting past champions (and a few new souls) in celebration of The Day of The Dead on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave.

Sideshow Theatre Company is presenting the event.

All proceeds from CLLAW XVII will benefit Sideshow and this match’s partner charity, Barrel of Monkeys. Tickets for CLLAW XVII are $10 with a cash bar available. Doors open at 10 p.m. with the first match beginning at 10:30 p.m. Visit www.cllaw.org.

CGMC’s ‘Lipstick & Lyrics’ Nov. 2 at Mayne Stage

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus’ annual “Lipstick & Lyrics” event will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.

The theme this year is “Sex Is in the Heel”—a song featured in the musical-theater production of Kinky Boots. According to the chorus’ website, the event will feature “choreography by Chicago’s top choreographers, fabulous costumes, and some of the greatest hits of pop music.”

Tickets are $25-$50; visit www.brownpapertickets.com./event/481959.

Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Hannah S. Hess, author Honest Deceptions. 7:30pm. Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., www.womenandchildrenfirst.com./Fear City Haunted House and Carnivale Happy Halloweekend. Recommended for ages 12 and upApproximately 20-30 minutes per experience; up to one hour for both haunts. $25 for Fear City only; $15 for Fables Studios only. 7pm. 8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove. www.FearCityChicago.com..

Fear City Haunted House and Carnivale Happy Halloweekend. Recommended for ages 12 and upApproximately 20-30 minutes per experience; up to one hour for both haunts. $25 for Fear City only; $15 for Fables Studios only. 7pm. 8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove. www.FearCityChicago.com..

Anti-bullying activist, GLSEN’s Eliza Byard will discuss ‘The LGBT Student and the Culture of Respect. $10. 4pm. Frick Center of Founders Lounge, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, www.elmhurst.edu/campusmap).

Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner. Michael Lewis and Isabel Allende to receive prestigious literary honor. Onstage conversation with honorees, moderated by Scott Simon, and the host of NPR Weekend Edition. $1,000 and $2,500. Reservations limited. The Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd. University of Illinois at Chicago. cplfoundation.org. or Niki Morrison 201-9830 x 25 or email nmorrison@cplfoundation.

Illinois Unites weekly phone banks for marriage: Rogers Park, Wednesdays, The Coffee Shop, 1135 W. Sheridan Rd., 5:30-8:30pm.RSVP: criceminoso@eqil.org.

Double Down Wednesdays Join Bonsai every Wednesday for $2 doubles, singles are just $1. 5pm-11:45pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com.

Horatio Sanz Live The 2013-14 season will put a spotlight on comedy for Columbia College Chicago’s Conversations in the Arts series, starting with actor, comedian, and Columbia College alumnus Horatio Sanz. 6pm-8pm, Film Row Cinema of Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S Wabash, 8th Floor, Chicago

Being OUT in the Workplace Panel and Networking Event Panel discussion will focus on current legislation, workplace relationships/ communication, professional development, and personal experiences of being a member of the LBGTQ community. 6pm-8pm, 708-235-3974, Governors State University, www.govst.edu/diversity/#lgbt

Night of 100 Drag Queens: “100 Shades of Drag” Join Equality Illinois for the two-night extravaganza that is Night of 100 Drag Queens. Now in its 21st year, this year’s theme is “100 Shades of Drag”. 7pm-11pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.eqil.org.; Tickets: equalityfederation.salsalabs.com./o/35010/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=2625

Adult Education Classes for Fall 2013 Join Congregation Or Chadash for their Fall adult education classes. There is no charge. 7pm-9:15pm, 773-271-2148, Congregation Or Chadash 5959 N. Sheridan Rd, www.orchadash.org./

The Kindness of Strangers: Forty storytellers will converge in this three-week festival featuring first-time and experienced tellers nightly. 7:30pm-9:30pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre, www.thesideproject.net

Dollar Drink Night Join Spin every Wednesday for $1 Cocktails, featuring LBD Premium Vodka, Wine, Miler Lite & Coors Light Drafts and Well Cocktails. 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

Pumped Each Wednesday Minibar lets you spoil your self with hot entertainment and surprises around every corner. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com./# events/c9qb

Red Cup Party Join Scarlet for their Red Cup Party every Wednesday. Featuring DJ Cooper Thomas and tasty drink specials. 9pm, Scarlet Bar, 3320 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.scarletbarchicago.com.

Berlin: Static Join DJ Pete Augusta and special guests for Static. 10pm, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, berlinchicago.com.

You’re The Star Karaoke with Honey West Join hostess with the mostess, Honey West for You’re The Star Karaoke, 10pm in Roscoe’s front bar. Take your place in the spotlight There’s not a bad seat in the house. 10pm, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.roscoes.com.

Thursday, Oct. 24

Sweetie Maude, Revenge is a Bitch. Ensemble member John Loos and Kathy Betts perform in this all (mostly) female, lesbian version of Sweeny Todd on Thursday nights at 7:30pm through Halloween. Studio BE, 3110 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

Madeline Levine, author Teach Your Children Well. 7pm. The Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

Illinois Unites weekly phone banks for marriage: Andersonville, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Urban Orchard, 5212 N. Clark St., 5:30-8:30 pm. RSVP: kchamberlain@illinoisunites.org.

Karaoke Thursdays News, weather, sports, entertainment news with Karaoke Sue from 8pm-1am; 4pm, The Call (Chicago), 1547 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, www.callbarchicago.com.

Documentary Film Screening: Gideon’s Army, an award-winning 2013 documentary by Dawn Porter follows idealistic young public defenders in the Deep South, where lawyers face particularly difficult challenges due to high bonds and mandatory sentencing in a culture that is traditionally tough on crime; 6pm-8:30pm, 312-369-7355, Film Row Cinema, Columbia College Chicago, www.colum.edu/events

Night of 100 Drag Queens (2nd Night) Join Equality Illinois for the second night of its extravaganza that is Night of 100 Drag Queens. Now in its 21st year, this year’s theme is “100 Shades of Drag”. 7pm-11pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.eqil.org.. Tickets: equalityfederation.salsalabs.com./dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=QQnWtRUykB7NwPVmh1twSbWHHHerrvdS

Master Class Terrence McNally’s stage biography of legendary opera diva Maria Callas. Inspired by a series of master classes conducted by Callas at the Julliard School; 7:30pm-9:30pm, 800-595-4849, No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, www.theo-u.org./

Joint Attention Three Cat Productions presents the world with the Chicago Park District’s Berger Park Coach House Theater. 7:30pm-9pm, 312.970.9840, Berger Park Coach House Theater 6205 N. Sheridan Road (Edgewater by Granville el stop on Red Line), threecatproductions.com./upcoming-season/joint-attention

Weekend Pre-Party every Thursday for $1 cocktails, wine, and beer. DJ Chester spinning the hottest music videos and dance hits. 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

White Party Minibar’s weekly exclusive underground. Reserve for VIP service and priority seating while the DJ provides the hottest music oN. Halsted all night. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com./# white-party/c1zff

Frat Night Thursday. 10pm, Scarlet Bar, 3320 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.scarletbarchicago.com.

Hip Hop Drink specials and free admission; 10pm, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago

Midwest Pesticide Action Center, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, will honor Mayor Barrett Pedersen, Village of Franklin Park, for his commitment to reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. Ladybug Bash fundraiser, $75., 6:30pm. Ravenswood Event Center, 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. 773-878-7378

Friday, Oct. 25

Trikone-Chicago Bolly-ween Jai Ho(rror) Costume Party fundriaser. 10 pm. Big Chicks, 5024 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago. www.trikonechicago.org..

Social Status Ball. House ball event and educational outreach supports male, female, transgender, and gender-nonconforming youth=. The House of Infiniti and In Demand Entertainment present. 9 pm-2 am. ETA Creative Arts Theater, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave. Chicago. Tickets advance is $10 + service fee of $1.34 = $11.34 or $15 at door before 10 p.m. and $20 after. www.brownpapertickets.com./event/456364

Volunteer Orientation Reeling Film Fest. 6pm-7:30pm. Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark Street, 2nd floor. RSVP to volunteer4reeling@chicagofilmmakers.org.

Will You Step Into My Parlour? Opening reception with Chicago artist and living legend Nicole Hollander. Blending literature, performance, and visual art, this exhibition aims to amuse, inspire creativity, and embrace personal exploration by inviting audiences into a replica of Hollander’s living room. On Nov. 2, 9 and 16, Hollander will appear to conduct readings, workshops, and discussions, completing the interactive picture of her life as an artist. 6pm-8pm, Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, lillstreetgallery.com./nicole-hollander/

Fall Weekend Intensive Violence Prevention Course. Participants learn the five fingers of self-defense and practice applying these strategies to a variety of situations. 6pm-9pm, 773-472-7663, Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self Defense 1220 W Belmont Ave., Chicago. thousandwaves.org./vpindividuals.htm#fivefingers

Robert Englund hosts “A Nightmare on Elm Street” Freddy Krueger hosts “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, live in person at Chicagoland’s Best Movie Theaters, 6pm-9pm, 630-427-1880, Hollywood Blvd Cinema Woodridge, IL, www.atriptothemovies.com.

Joint Attention Three Cat Productions presents world premiere with Chicago Park District’s Berger Park Coach House Theater. 7:30pm-9pm, 312.970.9840, Berger Park Coach House Theater 6205 N. Sheridan Road (Edgewater by Granville el stop on Red Line), threecatproductions.com./upcoming-season/joint-attention

Giordano Dance Chicago Fall Engagement World premieres by Israeli-born, Philadelphia-based choreographer Roni Koresh and GDC Assistant Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Autmn Eckman as part of GDC’s 2013-2014 “Escape Ordinary” season engagement. 7:30pm-9pm, 312-334-7777, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago, www.harristheaterchicago.org.

Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry An array of acclaimed artists from Chicago and beyond tell the powerful story of an African-American family living in a crowded apartment on Chicago’s South Side during the 1950s. Through Nov. 17. 8pm, TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave, Chicago, timelinetheatre.com.

Master Class Terrence McNally’s stage biography of legendary opera diva Maria Callas. Inspired by a series of master classes conducted by Callas at the Julliard School; 8pm-10pm, 800-595-4849, No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, www.theo-u.org./

Heist Play follows three sad and desperate misfits in their attempt to play the perfect angle, pull the perfect con, or find some way to force a plot twist. 8pm-10pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www.ruckustheater.org.; Tickets: heistplay.brownpapertickets.com./

Shower Contest Dance Party 11:30 registration. First prize is $100. Second prize is $50 bar tab 10pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

Berlin: Cosmix Iconic DJ, Greg Haus spins Electronica, and Indie Alternative dance music every Friday night. 10pm, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, berlinchicago.com.

NEVERLAND Ratchet Ball with DJ Danny Verde and Brent Corrigan. Kick off Halloween weekend with the Ratchet Ball, with DJ/Producer Danny Verde, and hosted by Brent Corrigan. 10pm, Hydrate Nightclub, 3458 N. Halsted, Chicago, facebook.com./neverlandparties; Tickets: showclix.com./event/ratchetball

Doll House Fridays, Chicago lesbian nightlife. $10 hosted bar. 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com.

Taverna 750 Five-Dollar Late Night Friday Taverna 750’s popular Friday $5 late night menu features the perfect treat to end or prolong your evening. 11 pm-1:30am; 11pm, Taverna 750, 750 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago, www.taverna750.com.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Halloween at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club

Alien costume party and cocktail parties. 5:30 p.m.- 2 a.m. 3700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. KitKatChicago.com.

Northern Lights and The Qu present The Bronze, a Halloween dance party celebrating the 3rd anniversary and last Northern Lights, DJ Erik Roldan’s retirement and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 11pm – 3am. Parlour on Clark, 6341 N. Clark St., Chicago

World class out klezmer fiddler and pianist, Alicia Svigals will be performing her original score for the 1918 German silent film, The Yellow Ticket. She and virtuoso Canadian pianist Marilyn Lerner will accompany the screening of the newly restored film. Q&A. Free. 8pm. Logan Center for the Arts at U of C. filmstudiescenter.uchicago.edu/events/2013/yellow-ticket

Nettelhorst French Market Enjoy the freshest flowers, vegetables, fruits, breads, meats, and crafts from local farmers, at this weekly farmers market in the heart of Boystown. 8am-2pm, Chicago Nettelhorst French Market, 3252 N Broadway St, Chicago, www.bensidounusa.com.

Saturday Brunch at Taverna 750 Not everyone can do Sunday-Funday, so by popular demand Taverna 750’s Martini Brunch is available on Saturday’s too. 11am-2pm, Taverna 750, 750 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, www.taverna750.com.

Classic videos from 3-9pm. Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.sidetrackchicago.com.

Joint Attention Three Cat Productions presents the world premiere production of Joint Attention in partnership with the Chicago Park District’s Berger Park Coach House Theater. 4pm-5:30pm, 312.970.9840, Berger Park Coach House Theater 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago threecatproductions.com./upcoming-season/joint-attention

Robert Englund hosts “A Nightmare on Elm Street” Freddy Krueger hosts “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, live in person at Chicagoland’s Best Movie Theaters, 4pm-10pm, 630-427-1880, Hollywood Blvd Cinema Woodridge, IL, www.atriptothemovies.com.

Rocky Horror and a Little Bit More Cabaret Show The Chicago Cabaret Project presents The Rocky Horror & A Little Bit More Show, starring Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen. 7pm-9pm, Circuit Nightclub, 3641 N. Halsted St, Chicago. www.circuitnightclubchicago.com.

The Normal Heart By Larry Kramer Set between 1981 and 1984, The Normal Heart is a searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague and one man’s lonely fight to awaken the world to the crisis. The Normal Heart follows Ned Weeks, a gay activist enraged at the unresponsiveness of public officials and the gay community. While trying to save the world from itself, he confronts the personal toll of AIDS when his lover dies of the disease. Through Dec. 22, 2013; 7:30pm, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, timelinetheatre.com.

Heist Play Follows three sad and desperate misfits in their attempt to play the perfect angle, pull the perfect con, or find some way to force a plot twist – no matter what it costs. 8pm-10pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www.ruckustheater.org.; Tickets: heistplay.brownpapertickets.com./

Dance Party Join Spin Nightclub for their weekly Saturday night dance party, featuring resident DJ Riley York, DJ Chester and DJ Dominic. 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

Minibar Slammed World class DJ’s spin a variety of party jams and club hits from across the decades. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com./# events/c9qb

Taverna 750 Five-Dollar Late Night Saturday Taverna 750’s popular Saturday $5 late night menu features the perfect treat to end or prolong your evening. 11 pm-1:30am; 11pm, Taverna 750, 750 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago, www.taverna750.com.

Boobs of the Dead: A Walking Dead Burlesque Parody of the popular Walking Dead television series. 11:45pm, 773-598-4549, Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown 1919 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, www.gorillatango.com./zombies

Sunday, Oct. 27

Andersonville Dessert Crawl features desserts from restaurants in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Two routes, each with a dozen different Andersonville favorites. 2 -5 pm. Start at pH Comedy Productions, 1515 W. Berwyn Street, with host restaurants and stores located throughout the neighborhood. $20/advance, $25/day of event. Space is limited. www.andersonville.org..

David Leavitt, first writer to have a gay-themed story in the New Yorker, will discuss his new novel, The Two Hotel Francforts, 7pm. The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka davidleavittwriter.com./

Brunch Gone Wild Minibar’s Sunday “Brunch Gone Wild ” features decadent breakfast items that change weekly and with the seasons. Voted top 10 places for brunch by OpenTable 11am-3pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com./# brunch/cdx9

Northalsted Sunday Funday North Halsted comes alive with Sunday-Funday festivities and activity. See what all of Chicago Land is enjoying. Come straight to Halsted 11am-11pm, Halsted/Belmont to Halsted/Waveland, www.northalsted.com.

Taverna 750’s Weekend Brunch Sunday Funday begins with Taverna 750’s weekend Brunch. Enjoy delicious cocktails, tasty treats, and festive fellowship at Bosytown’s popular Taverna. 11am, Taverna 750, 750 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago, taverna750.com.

Angelina Ristorante “Gay Church” Brunch. ute people & tasty food together Join Zany Philip, Straight Graham, Cute Bryan, Misbehaving Mikey, Bottle-Popping Justin, Pretty Teresa, Charming Daniel, Super Model Jayson, and Benny the Harry Potter look-a-like for this loud and delicious celebration. CASH ONLY; 11am-3pm, Angelina Ristorante, 3561 N Broadway, Chicago, www.angelinaristorante.com.

Scarlet’s Liquid Brunch Liquid Brunch, Chicago’s post brunch party, hosted by Scarlet. Featuring $12 bottles of champagne, complimentary cereal, cartoons on the screens, and DJ DOLO on the decks. 1pm-5pm, Scarlet Bar, 3320 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.scarletbarchicago.com.

Beers, Boys and Beats. Beers $1 Miller Lite Drafts. Boys Male Call at 5pm. Beats Via VJ Bobby Marley; 2pm, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.roscoes.com.

Heist Play Heist Play follows three sad and desperate misfits in their attempt to play the perfect angle, pull the perfect con, or find some way to force a plot twist – no matter what it costs. 2pm-4pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www.ruckustheater.org.; Tickets: heistplay.brownpapertickets.com./

Robert Englund hosts “A Nightmare on Elm Street” Freddy Krueger hosts “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, live in person at Chicagoland’s Best Movie Theaters, 3pm-9pm, 630-427-1880, Hollywood Blvd Cinema Woodridge, IL, www.atriptothemovies.com.

Retox Party jams non-stop for this weekly afternoon dance party. Known as the “only 4pm nightclub in the city”. 4pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com./# retox/c1bsv

Jazz Service with Lucy Smith Quartet Every Sunday jazz service with communion. Pre-service music begins at 3:50 pm. Validated parking, $8, available at 900 N Michigan lot. Entrance on Walton or Rush streets. 4pm-5pm, 312.787.4570, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Michigan & Delaware, Chicago, www.fourthchurch.org./jazz/index.html

Master Class Terrence McNally’s stage biography of legendary opera diva Maria Callas. Inspired by a series of master classes conducted by Callas at the Julliard School; 7pm-9pm, 800-595-4849, No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, www.theo-u.org./

Spin’s Sunday Funday Karaoke Join Spin Nightclub for Karaoke Show your talent every Sunday night. 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

Gogh Gogh Dancers Join Bonsai every Saturday night and see some of the hottest boys oN. Halsted. $5 Long Island Pints and beats by DJ Laura Bee. No cover. 10pm-11:30pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com.`

Monday, Oct. 28

Barrel of Monkeys’ Chicago’s Weird, Grandma. Through Dec.2, 2013. 8 pm. The Neo-Futurist Theater. 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. For tickets, reservations and information and complete schedule of guest artists and companies, visit www.barrelofmonkeys.org.

Karaoke fun aupporting re-election for State Rep.Kelly Cassidy, Candace Gingrich-Jones, past Windy City Idol winners Amy Kelly and Sue Heggeland, and some surprise guests. $25, $75, $150. 6 — 8 pm, R Public House

1508 W. Jarvis, Chicago. Tickets: secure.actblue.com./page/cassidykaraoke

Simply Sensational. WGN’s Dean Richards, assisted by comedian/performer Richard Pryor, Jr., will entertainers from Chicago’s broad landscape of musical theater and cabaret talent for to benefit Pride Films and Plays. VIP Tickets are $50, General Admission $25. 7pm. Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. Chicago. www.pridefilmsandplays.com.

Andrew Solomon, author Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity 7 pm, Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center Illinois State University, 100 N University St, Normal, IL mediarelations.illinoisstate.edu/news_releases/1314/oct/solomon.shtml

Dollar Drink Night with DJ Laura B Due to popular demand, $1.00 drinks have made a return to Monday’s at Hydrate. Featuring DJ Laura B spinning your favorite drinking tunes till 4am All house level cocktails are just a dollar and $4.00 4 Rebel Bomb Shots. Get there early to catch the hilarious Ruff N Stuff show starting at midnight 9pm, Hydrate Nightclub, 3458 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.hydratechicago.com.

Dragzilla Amateur Drag Contest Come party with RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 Fan Fave DIDA RITZ as she hosts Spin’s Dragzilla Amateur Drag Contest every Monday 10pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Chicago G/L Chamber Sppoktacular Mix ‘n Mingle. 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Christina Pinson @ 773.303.0167 ext 100 or cpinson@glchamber.org.. Pre-registered member $20, Member at the door $25, non-member $20. MB Financial Bank, 3179 N. Clark St.

Center on Culture Fall Event Series: The Normal Heart The Center on Halsted hosts its third Culture Fall Event Series with a special preview performance of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, produced by TimeLine Theatre Company at Stage 773. 7pm-9pm, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago, community.centeronhalsted.org./culture

Lakeside Pride Jazz Ensemble: Zombie Apocalypse featuring shhh…OUT Lakeside Pride Jazz Ensemble; 7:30pm-9:30pm, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.lakesidepride.org.

Drag Queen BINGO Join Drag Comedienne Mercedes every Tuesday for Drag Queen Bingo Win fun prizes and stay for the grand prize at the end of the night 10pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

Sinful $1 Drink Night Join Berlin Nightclub for a delightfully sinful $1 drink night, featuring DJ Chester and host Sofia Saffire; 10pm, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, berlinchicago.com.

Cosmo Karaoke Tuesdays Join Bonsai for karaoke every Tuesday, new songs added weekly. $7 Cosmos all night long. 10pm-11:30pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com.

Drag Race with Frida Lay Chicago’s only amateur drag contest, hosted by Frida Lay A hit at Roscoe’s since its premier in 2000. $300 in cash prizes 10pm, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.roscoes.com.

Port Authority The lightly interlocking stories of these three men at three different stages of life. Writers Theatre MidW. Premiere through Feb. 16, 2014. 7 pm. 664 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. 847-242-6000 writerstheatre.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Nunn’s Halloween Habit. Nunn on the Run presents a charity affair. Singers, comedians, female illusionist, costume context. $20 benefits Vital Bridges Center on Chronic Care. 6-9pm. The Call, 1547 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago. Info jnunn@mac.com

Sara Paretsky with special guests: Girls from Sisters4Science. Launch of new book, Critical Mass, which exposes V.I. Warshawski to a long-buried piece of the history of the atom bomb. 6:30pm. Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St.

Long Live the Queen! The Persistence of Gay Culture. ‘How to Be Gay’ author David Halperin. 7pm. Elmhurst College, Founders Lounge of the Frick Center, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. www.elmhurst.edu/campusmap. 630-617-3390.

UIC Feminist Book Celebration. The Gender and Women’s Studies Department and The Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy. Featuring the work of UIC scholars Claire Decoteau, Lorena Garcia, Nilda Flores-Gonzalez, Anna Guevarra, Sekile Nzinga Johnson, Nadine Naber, Barbara Ransby5pm – 7pm | IRRPP Reception Area

Reception honoring State Rep. Greg Harris, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, $1000-$100.hosted by Sean Tenner, KNI Communications. 4802 N. BRd. way, #200, Chicago (above Green Mill). info@gregharris.org

12th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards For the 12th consecutive year, the Chicago Innovation Awards will celebrate the creative spirit of the Chicago region by honoring its most innovative new products and services. This year’s winning organizations may be large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, high tech, low tech or no tech, across all industries, but they are all tied together by their commitment to innovation. 1pm-1:15pm, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago www.harristheaterchicago.org/

Double Down Wednesdays Join Bonsai every Wednesday for $2 doubles, singles are just $1. 5pm-11:45pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com

The Kindness of Strangers Through the intimate act of storytelling, forty artists will share heartwarming, heart breaking, and powerful personal stories about how strangers have affected their lives. Each night, three to four different artists. Al performances at The Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. in Rogers Park; 7:30pm-9:30pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www,thesideproject.net

Rocky Horror and a Little Bit More Cabaret Show The Chicago Cabaret, starring Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen. 8pm-10pm, Circuit Nightclub, 3641 N. Halsted St, Chicago. buytix.net/Default.aspx?ShowID=f88ae3f2-8c5f-4715-8b44-051c14515d98

Wicked Based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked—winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tonys—is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Tickets are now available for groups of 15 or more by phone from BRd. way In Chicago Group Sales. Single tickets go on sale at a later date. Firm showtimes TBA. 8pm, 312-977-1710, Ford Center Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St, Chicago, Tickets: www. bRd. wayinchicago.com

Pumped Each Wednesday Minibar lets you spoil your self with hot entertainment and surprises around every corner. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com/# events/c9qb

Red Cup Party Join Scarlet for their Red Cup Party every Wednesday. Featuring DJ Cooper Thomas and tasty drink specials. 9pm, Scarlet Bar, 3320 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.scarletbarchicago.com

Berlin: Static Join DJ Pete Augusta and special guests for Static. 10pm, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, berlinchicago.com

MaryOke!: Kamikaze Edition Check out the song selection online at www.KaraokeSongBook.net, sing your heart out and get a free shot. KJ Jason Apollo hosts the party. 9:30pm — 2 am. Mary’s Attic,, 5400 N Clark, Chicago, www.hamburgermaryschicago.com

Thursday, Oct. 31

Halloween Costume Contest Roscoe’s is hosting a costume contest with a $750 grand prize! Sign up by 9pm, contest at 10pm. 9pm-10pm, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N Halsted St, Chicago, www.roscoes.com

17th Annual Northalsted Halloween Parade: Twisted Circus! Bigger and bolder. 6:30pm-10pm, Halsted St., Belmont to Addison.

Zombie Br Crawl MB Financial Park at Rosemont hosts a Halloween pub crawl to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 8pm, 847-349-5008, MB Financial Park at Rosemont, www.mbparkatrosemont.com

Heist Play When their world of cheap beer and empty wallets closes in, the perfect heist seems like a good idea. It isn’t long before they realize their perfect heist would make the perfect film. Black comedy deconstructs the film noir formula and turns archetypes inside out. 8pm-10pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www.ruckustheater.org; Tickets: heistplay.brownpapertickets.com/

Rocky Horror Picture Show Film with Live Cast WOWMS presents THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at 27 Live in Chicagoland — Movie with Live Cast 8pm, 855-927-5483, 27 Live, www.27live.com

Zombie Br Crawl MB Financial Park at Rosemont hosts “Zombie Crawl,” a Halloween pub crawl to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 8pm, 847-349-5008, MB Financial Park at Rosemont, www.mbparkatrosemont.com

Weekend Pre-Party Join Spin every Thursday for $1 cocktails, wine, and beer. Featuring DJ Chester spinning the hottest music videos and dance hits 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com

White Party Minibar’s weekly exclusive underground. Reserve for VIP service and priority seating, DJ. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com/# white-party/c1zff

Frat Night Thursday at Scarlet Scarlet’s popular night of frat guys and their fans, with a night of 40-dawg specials, HOT bartenders, cranked-up music and hottie high jinks 10pm, Scarlet Bar, 3320 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.scarletbarchicago.com

Hip Hop Join Bonsai Bar for Hip-Hop Night with fabulous drink specials and free admission; 10pm, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago

White Party Exclusive weekly underground party. Reserve for VIP service and priority seating. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago,www.minibarchicago.com/#

Comedy Night 3pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.sidetrackchicago.com

November 2013

Friday, Nov. 01

Persons of Interest exhibit, 28 iconic figures of the 20th century. Opening 6-9pm. Through Nov. 27. August House Studios and Oakland Arts. 2113 W. Roscoe, Chicago. 773-327-5644

Rails Halloween, $1000 costume prize. Circuit, 3641 Halsted, Chicago. www.urbanochicago.com.

Cyndi Lauper, 30th Anniversary of She’s So Unusual. 8pm. Use password WINDY for presale tickets. $30. – $95.. Chicago Theater, 175 N. State St., Chicago. www.thechicagotheatre.com/events/2013/november/cyndi-lauper-at-the-chicago-theatre.html

Happy Friday after work showtunes and high enery weekend kickoff. 9pm-2pm. Sidetrack, 3320 N. Halsted, Chicago. www.sidetrackchicago.com

Great Lakes Bioneers Chicago Building a Future Guided by Nature 7:30am-8pm, Roosevelt University 30 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605, bioneerschicago.org/register-here/

SOFA Chicago 20th Annual Fair The 20th annual SOFA CHICAGO, the world’s foremost fair devoted to sculpture objects functional art plus design, will be on view at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall from November 1—November 3, 2013. 11am-7pm, 773-327-3830, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, www.sofaexpo.com

Orpheus & Euridice Orpheus & Euridice by Ricky Ian Gordon; 7:30pm-8:45pm, 312-704-8414, Eckhart Park Pool (Ida Crown Natatorium) 1330 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL, www.chicagooperatheater.org/orpheusandeuridice/

Arabian Nights The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents: 7:30pm-10pm, 3129221999, Healy theatre, Fullerton and Racine in DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus., theatre.depaul.edu

Heist Play follows three sad and desperate misfits in their attempt to play the perfect angle, pull the perfect con, or find some way to force a plot twist – no matter what it costs. 8pm-10pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www.ruckustheater.org; Tickets: heistplay.brownpapertickets.com/

Boneshaker Unforgettable night of wild Halloween celebration, pairing stunning artistic imagery with all the elements of a raucous party. Fire catapults, Segway races, and a 2-story slide, a night of excitement and in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. 9pm, 312-850-8440, Redmoon 2120 S. Jefferson St., Chicago www.redmoon.org/

Shower Contest Dance Party Join Spin Nightclub each Friday for their legendary Shower Contest at Midnight Get there by 11:30pm to register First prize is $100. Second prize is $50 Bar Tab 10pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com

Berlin: Cosmix Iconic DJ, Greg Haus spins Electronica, and Indie Alternative dance music every Friday night.10pm, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, berlinchicago.com

Doll House Fridays Doll House Chicago lesbian nightlife. $10 hosted bar every Friday from 9-10p. No Cover. 10pm-11:30pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com

Saturday, Nov. 02

CGMC’s Lipstick & Lyrics: Sex Is In The Heel. Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus’s, Drag Divas sing some of the greats of pop music live: 7:30pm, Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, www.cgmc.org; Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/481959

Writer and activist Jay Michaelson “The Parts of the Bible Your Fundamentalist Cousin Doesn’t Want You to Know About.” 8pm. Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism, 1221 County Line Rd. in Highland Park. www.lakesidecongregation.org or www.jaymichaelson.net.

Lipstick & Lyrics: Sex Is In The Heel, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus 7:30 and 10:30, Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. tinyurl.com/muqjmkp

Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers Return for CLLAW XVII, The Day of The Dead. Doors open at 10 pm, first match at 10:30 pm. Benefits Sideshow Theatre Company and Barrel of Monkeys. $10. Cash bar available. Advance tickets available at www.cllaw.org Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago

Nettelhorst French Market – Closing day The last Saturday to enjoy the freshest flowers, vegetables, fruits, breads, meats, and crafts from local farmers, at this popular farmers market in the heart of Boystown. 8am-2pm, Chicago Nettelhorst French Market, 3252 N BRd. way St, Chicago, www.bensidounusa.com

Saturday Brunch at Taverna 750 Not everyone can do Sunday-Funday, so by popular demand Taverna 750’s Martini Brunch is available on Saturdays too. 11am-2pm, Taverna 750, 750 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago, www.taverna750.com

SOFA Chicago 20th Annual Fair The 20th annual SOFA CHICAGO, the world’s foremost fair devoted to sculpture objects functional art plus design, will be on view at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall from November 1-November 3, 2013. 11am-7pm, 773-327-3830, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, www.sofaexpo.com

Joint Attention Three Cat Productions presents the world premiere production of Joint Attention in partnership with the Chicago Park District’s Berger Park Coach House Theater. 4pm-5:30pm, 312.970.9840, Berger Park Coach House Theater 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. (Edgewater by Granville el stop on Red Line), threecatproductions.com/upcoming-season/joint-attention

Evening of Elegance 2013 Fundraiser This formal event will raise funds for Arden Shore Child and Family Services, a 501c3 child welfare organization. Chef Art Smith and Jesus Salgueiro will be the honorary chairs for this elegant and exciting gala. Gourmet dinner, wines donated by Cafe Pyrenees and Duckhorn Vineyards, and many fabulous auction items. Tickets $250 per person or table for 10 for $2,000. Benefits abused, neglected, and at-risk youth. Seats are limited. email- bpayton@ardenshore.com or call today; 5pm-11:30pm, 847-623-1730×127, The Sanfilippo Estate and Carousel Building, ardenshore.com

MEGL: all about being gay & lesbian Te esperamos este sabado en nuestra sesion informativa sobre los GAYS y LESBIANAS; por que somos como somos? seran cierto todos los estereotipos? Hacia donde vamos?que nos une? que nos separa? 6pm-8pm, 773-658-5420, DePaul U. 2250 N. Sheffield Ave Suite 102, ministerioegl.weebly.com

Arabian Nights The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents: 7:30pm-10pm, 3129221999, Healy theatre, Fullerton and Racine in DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus., theatre.depaul.edu

Master Class Terrence McNally’s stage biography of legendary opera diva Maria Callas. Inspired by a series of master classes conducted by Callas at the Julliard School, this sparkling, rich play with incidental music by Verdi, Puccini and Bellini puts la diva back onstage as she coaxes and inspires her “victims” while she rivetingly regales us with secrets professional and personal of her own. 8pm-10pm, 800-595-4849, No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, www.theo-u.org/

Minibar Slammed World class DJ’s spin a variety of party jams and club hits from across the decades. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com/# events/c9qb

Orpheum : The Dark side of vaudeville $5 a girls gotta eat suggested donation and tips always welcome. Drink specials; 10pm, Lincoln Tap Room 3010 N. Lincoln, Chicago

The Call: Saturday Dance Party! Andersonville’s largest dance floor. 9pm, The Call1547 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, www.callbarchicago.com

Sunday, Nov. 03

Hinsdale PFLAG. Speaker Lynne Kennedy of the Open Door Clinic. Open door Clinic is a not-for-profit sexual health and wellness organization in the western suburb of Elgin. 2pm to 4pm, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 West Maple, Hinsdale Il.

Angelina Ristorante “Gay Church” Brunch Known in Boystown as “Gay Church” this Sunday tradition brings cute people & tasty food together Join Zany Philip, Straight Graham, Cute Bryan, Misbehaving Mikey, Bottle-Popping Justin, Pretty Teresa, Charming Daniel, Super Model Jayson, and Benny the Harry Potter look-a-like for this loud and delicious celebration. CASH ONLY; 11am-3pm, Angelina Ristorante, 3561 N BRd. way, Chicago, www.angelinaristorante.com

Divalicious Brunch Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club presents “Divalicious Brunch”, starring the one and only Madam X. Enjoy tasty tini’s, delicious eats and the talents of the iconic. 11am-4pm, Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.kitkatchicago.com

SOFA Chicago 20th Annual Fair The 20th annual SOFA CHICAGO, the world’s foremost fair devoted to sculpture objects functional art plus design, will be on view at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall from Nov. 1—3, 2013. 12pm, 773-327-3830, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, www.sofaexpo.com

Scarlet’s Liquid Brunch, Chicago’s post brunch party. Featuring $12 bottles of champagne, complimentary cereal, cartoons on the screens, and DJ Katy on the decks. 1pm-5pm, Scarlet Bar, 3320 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.scarletbarchicago.com

Working For Queer Acceptance: Finding Love Amongst the Religious Right Golda Goldbloom. Part of Lavender University LGBTQ programs, a nine-month series of LGBTQ educational programs featuring prominent scholars known nationally for their innovative research and work. Reservations online or tickets at door. Questions to publisher@windycitytimes.com or lkarlic@centeronhalsted.org. 1pm-3pm, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, community.centeronhalsted.org/lavenderuniversity

Beers, Boys and Beats Who Needs A’s When You Can Get B’s Beers, Boys and Beats at Roscoe’s. Beers $1 Miller Lite Drafts. Boys Male Call at 5pm. Beats Via VJ Bobby Marley; 2pm, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.roscoes.com

Heist Play. Three sad and desperate misfits in their attempt to play the perfect angle, pull the perfect con, or find some way to force a plot twist – no matter what it costs. 2pm-4pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www.ruckustheater.org; Tickets: heistplay.brownpapertickets.com/

Arabian Nights The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents: 2pm-4:30pm, 3129221999, Healy theatre, Fullerton and Racine in DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus., theatre.depaul.edu

Show Tunes and Retro Sunday Enjoy your favorite show tunes from 4-9pm, followed by retro 60’s-80’s videos; 3pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.sidetrackchicago.com

Retox Party jams non-stop for this weekly afternoon dance party. Known as the “only 4pm nightclub in the city”. 4pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com/# retox/c1bsv

Barlesque 6 Kick-Off Party Come meet the 17 sexy contestants of the sixth installment of Barlesque Sunday-Funday turns into a Pajama Party. Come as you are, or have fun and wear some ‘jammies in the spirit of this year’s theme 4pm-6pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.bar-lesque.org

Master Class Terrence McNally’s stage biography of legendary opera diva Maria Callas. Inspired by a series of master classes conducted by Callas at the Julliard School, this sparkling, rich play with incidental music by Verdi, Puccini and Bellini puts la diva back onstage as she coaxes and inspires her “victims” while she rivetingly regales us with secrets professional and personal of her own. 7pm-9pm, 800-595-4849, No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, www.theo-u.org/

The Kindness of Strangers Forty storytellers will converge in this three-week festival featuring first-time and experienced tellers nightly. Kim Morris, Eric Warner, and Amy Sumpter will each headline a different week of the Festival, and perform full-length solo pieces in each of the four weekly performances during their featured week. Through the intimate act of storytelling, these forty artists will share heartwarming, heart breaking, and powerful personal stories about how strangers have affected their lives. Each night, three to four different artists will take the stage to perform a short piece, prior to a full-length story offered by one of the three headliners. Al performances at The Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. in Rogers Park; 7:30pm-9:30pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www,thesideproject.net

Spin’s Sunday Funday Karaoke Join Spin Nightclub for Karaoke Show your talent every Sunday night. 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com

Mary-Oke Join the fun at Mary’s Attic for Mary-Oke Sing a song based on the weekly theme and get entered to win super prizes. 9:30pm, Mary’s Attic, 5400 N Clark, Chicago, www.hamburgermaryschicago.com

Gogh Gogh Dancers. $5 Long Island Pints and beats by DJ Laura Bee. No cover. 10pm-11:30pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com`

Monday, Nov. 04

Personal PAC Annual Awards Luncheon with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is challenging the military on sexual assault. Noon. Tickets $150 – $250 at 312-422-0005, www.personalpac.org. Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave.

Women of the Wall (WOW) Goal: religious freedom and the right to pray aloud at the Western Wall. On Rosh Hodesh Kislev, Monday morning, there will be a women-led Torah service 8am to 9am, hosted by Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Rd., Northfield, in support of Women of the Wall (WOW). womenofthewall.org.il

Sinead O’Connor American Kindness Tour. Through Nov. 6, City Winery Chicago, 1200 W Randolph St Chicago. www.citywinery.com. 312-733- 9463

Show Tunes Join Sidetrack for one of their most popular evening. Enjoy your favorite show tunes from 8pm-2am. 3pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.sidetrackchicago.com

Asian Pacific Islander Coming Out Group Open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer APIs. Adoptees, hapas and multiracial folks welcome. Free. Light snacks. chicagoi2i@yahoo.com. 6pm-7:30pm, Asian Human Services in Uptown, 4753 N. BRd. way, Chicago

The Kindness of Strangers Forty storytellers will converge in this three-week festival featuring first-time and experienced tellers nightly to share heartwarming, heart breaking, and powerful personal stories about how strangers have affected their lives.:30pm-9:30pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www,thesideproject.net

Pub Stumpers Trivia Mondays Teams of 1-4 players can sign up with a chance to win a Crew gift card. Prizes awarded to top three teams. Class time is 8pm. 8pm, Crew Bar & Grill, 4804 N BRd. way, Chicago, www.worldsgreatestbar.com

HamBINGO at Mary’s every Monday night at 8pm downstairs in the dining room, with your host, Velicity Metropolis calling the balls. 8pm-10pm, Hamburger Mary’s, 5400 N Clark, Chicago, www.hamburgermaryschicago.com

Disco Bingo Disco Bingo at M7 Bar. Have fun Win prizes 8pm-11:45pm, Circuit Nightclub, 3641 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.facebook.com/circuitclub

Neigborhood Video Bar Night Start your evening off right, with an after work drink News, weather, sports, entertainment news and videos from 4-8pm, followed by Neigborhood Video Bar Night. 8pm, The Call (Chicago), 1547 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, www.callbarchicago.com

Dollar Drink Night with DJ Laura B Due to popular demand, $1.00 drinks have made a return to Mondays at Hydrate. Featuring DJ Laura B spinning your favorite drinking tunes till 4am All house level cocktails are just a dollar and $4.00 4 Rebel Bomb Shots. Get there early to catch the hilarious Ruff N Stuff show starting at midnight 9pm, Hydrate Nightclub, 3458 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.hydratechicago.com

Tuesday, Nov. 05

Divas: Music and Video Celebrate the women we love to listen to and watch. 3pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.sidetrackchicago.com

The Kindness of Strangers Through the intimate act of storytelling, these forty artists will share heartwarming, heart breaking, and powerful personal stories about how strangers have affected their lives. Each night, three to four different artists. Al performances at The Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. in Rogers Park; 7:30pm-9:30pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www,thesideproject.net

Pop Quiz Trivia Bring your smartest friends and test your knowledge of random trivia every Tuesday night at Hamburger Mary’s Rec Room. It’s free to play, and loads of fun They’ll give away a round of shots after each round of questions, and the winning team at the end of the night will win great prizes 8pm-10:30pm, Hamburger Mary’s, 5400 N Clark, Chicago, www.hamburgermaryschicago.com

Subject to Change Guest artists from a variety of disciplines and guest DJs join resident DJs Panakin Skywalker, Josie Bush, Butch Sassidy the Come Dance Kid in monthly 18+ queer dance party at Township. Benefits groups serving queer Chicagoans. 9pm, Township, 2200 N. California Ave., Chicago, www.facebook.com/groups/subjecttochangechi/

Drag Queen BINGO with Comedienne Mercedes every Tuesday for Drag Queen Bingo Win fun prizes and stay for the grand prize at the end of the night 10pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com

Sinful $1 Drink Night. Sinful $1 drink night, featuring DJ Chester and host Sofia Saffire; 10pm, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, berlinchicago.com

Cosmo Karaoke Tuesdays, new songs added weekly. $7 Cosmos all night long. 10pm-11:30pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com

Drag Race with Frida Lay Chicago’s only amateur drag contest, hosted by Frida Lay A hit at Roscoe’s since its premier in 2000. $300 in cash prizes 10pm, Ros

Wednesday, Nov. 06

Aligned Modern Health Grand Opening 560 W Diversey Ave, 6:30pm-11:30pm, 773-598-4387, Aligned Modern Health 560 W Diversey Ave, gopride.com/z9a9

The Kindness of Strangers Forty storytellers in a three-week festival featuring first-time and experienced tellers nightly. Kim Morris, Eric Warner, and Amy Sumpter will each headline a different week of the Festival, and perform full-length solo pieces in each of the four weekly performances during their featured week. The Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. in Rogers Park; 7:30pm-9:30pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W. Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www,thesideproject.net.

Sinead O’Connor American Kindness Tour. City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago. www.citywinery.com.. 312-733- 9463

Dudes: Music and Video Celebrate the men we love to listen to and watch. 3pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.sidetrackchicago.com.

Double Down Wednesdays $2 doubles, singles are just $1. 5pm-11:45pm, 773-248-0100, Bonsai Bar & Lounge, 3503 N. Halsted St., Chicago, bonsaibarchicago.com.

HB Fixed Price Wednesdays Bistro offers a fixed price meal consisting of three courses, your choice from our regular menu, for just $33. 5:30pm-10pm, HB: Home Bistro, 3404 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.cityeats.com/chicago/restaurants/hb-home-bistro-chicago

Equality Illinois Holiday Season Wine Tasting. Enjoy a variety of more than 99 different wines from around the world as well as light hors d’oeuvres.. Bottles and cases of wine will be available for purchase. Your contribution will go toward the Equality Illinois PAC. 6:30pm-9pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St, Chicago, www.equalityillinois.org. Tickets: www.eqil.org/events.html

Gay Liberation Network meeting Chicago’s multi-issue, LGBT direct action group calling attention to equality and liberation for LGBTs, against America’s wars, supporting labor and immigrant rights, and more. 7pm-9pm, 312-543-7552, Berger Park Cultural Center, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, www.gayliberation.net

Adult Education Classes for Fall 2013. Congregation Or Chadash Fall adult education classes. There is no charge. 7pm-9:15pm, 773-271-2148, Congregation Or Chadash 5959 N. Sheridan Rd, www.orchadash.org.

The Kindness of Strangers Forty storytellers will converge in this three-week festival featuring first-time and experienced tellers nightly. Kim Morris, Eric Warner, and Amy Sumpter will each headline a different week of the Festival, and perform full-length solo pieces in each of the four weekly performances during their featured week. Each night, three to four different artists will take the stage to perform a short piece, prior to a full-length story offered by one of the three headliners. Al performances at The Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. in Rogers Park; 7:30pm-9:30pm, 773-340-0140, The Side Project Theatre 1439 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626, www,thesideproject.net

Arabian Nights The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents: 7:30pm-10pm, 3129221999, Healy theatre, Fullerton and Racine in DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus., theatre.depaul.edu

Pop Goes The World. VJ Bobby Marley each Wednesday night plays pop favorites from around the world. 8pm, Crew Bar & Grill, 4804 N. Broadway St., Chicago, www.worldsgreatestbar.com.

Dollar Drink Night every Wednesday for $1 Cocktails, featuring LBD Premium Vodka, Wine, Miler Lite & Coors Light Drafts and Well Cocktails. 9pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, www.spin-nightclub.com.

Pumped Each Wednesday, hot entertainment and surprises around every corner. 9pm, Minibar, 3341 N. Halsted, Chicago, www.minibarchicago.com/.

Red Cup Party every Wednesday. Featuring DJ Cooper Thomas and tasty drink specials. 9pm, Scarlet Bar, 33

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