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