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| | Chicago Pride Parade to commemorate Stonewall anniversary
The 2019 Chicago Pride Parade will be themed around "Stonewall 50: Millions of Moments of Pride," parade officials announced May 8. The parade kicks off at noon, on Sunday, June 30. "Historically, Pride Parades commemorate the ... | | 
| | Ex-officer charged in Andersonville incident
Eric Elkins—a now-retired Chicago police sergeant who was under investigation and who had a history of sexual-abuse allegations—is among two people charged in an Andersonville aggravated-battery incident that took place ... | |
| | Boystown to sport rainbow crosswalks
Following the lead of several other cities around the globe, Chicago's Boystown neighborhood will get a little more colorful just in time for Pride Month this June with the planned addition of Chicago Rainbow Pride Crosswalks ... | |
| | Brunei scales back from death penalty for gays
After worldwide condemnation of Brunei's penalty for gay sex, the country's ruler has said it will not impose the death penalty on those convicted of having same-sex relations, CNN.com reported. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said he would ... | |
| | Legacy Walk one step closer to historic designation
The Legacy Walk Rainbow Pylon Streetscape in Boystown received a unanimous recommendation from the City's Landmarks Commission May 2 to grant the installation Historic Landmark status. Legacy Project Executive Director ... | | 
| | Trump religious conscience rule draws fire
LGBT advocates and service providers resoundingly condemned a so-called "religious conscience rule" that was announced by the Trump administration May 2 in its finalized form. That new rule privileges the religious scruples of healthcare providers that ... |
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| | DePaul dinner honors trans icons Johnson, Rivera
On April 24, DePaul University students and faculty attended the Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Dinner Gala to commemorate the trans icons who two of the influential figures of the Stonewall riots, The DePaulia reported. ... | | 
| | HRC celebrates area corporate index honorees
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) officials and local volunteers and supporters gathered at the downtown Chicago law offices of Baker McKenzie to pay tribute to area firms that earned perfect scores on the organization's corporate index The ... | | 
| | Chicago House's brunch/fashion show goes retro
Celebrating its 33rd annual Spring Brunch and Fashion Show at the Harold Washington Library's Winter Garden Ballroom, Chicago House paid homage to the '70s. This year's theme—"Rhapsody on the Runway"—featured ... | |
| | Support for trans students starts with their names
This fall, my former student Stefan came back to visit me. I was excited to hear about the beginning of high school, but he looked incredibly distressed. "How is freshman year going?" I asked, hoping to ... | |
| | The religious (lack of) conscious rule
It is time for all government officials to start acknowledging "religious conscience" for what it is—a heavy-handed and high-minded euphemism for discrimination. The Trump Administration's May 2 sop to the ... | | 
| | SMART Recovery offers addiction support to local gay men
Chicagoan Anthony Radulovich had already decided he was abstaining from crystal meth, but he wasn't sure that he'd be able to follow through with the commitment if someone put the substance in front of him. He ... | | 
| | COMEDY Joel Kim Booster returns to Chicago
Comedian Joel Kim Booster is returning to Chicago for his stand-up tour at The Den Theatre for four performances May 10-11. The out funnyman has appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden and ... | | 
| | WORLD Cuba cancels marches, 'gay panic' defense, lesbian UK politician
The organizer of Cuba's annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia marches on Monday announced they have been cancelled, The Washington Blade reported. The marches were to have taken place in Havana on May 11 ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Dustin Lance Black, presidential candidates, Equality Act advances
Oscar-winning screenwriter/activist Dustin Lance Black said the U.S. is moving backward on LGBT rights, citing the Trump administration's military transgender ban, which went into effect last month, The Hill reported. ... | |
| | LGBTQ military and veteran to hold D.C. gala
WASHINGTON — This Saturday, May 11, 2019, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA) — the nation's largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) military families — will ... | |
| | 'No Boundaries' motorcycle event May 19
Organized Chaos and Youth Outlook will host a motorcycle charity ride Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m., at Fox River Harley Davidson, 131 S Randall Rd, St. Charles. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) There will be a ... | | 
| | Center on Halsted gala urges advocates to persist
Hundreds turned out the evening of May 4 as Center on Halsted held its 2019 Human First fundraising gala at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, immediately followed by Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot, ... | |
| | About Face: Stonewall, Revolt and New Queer Art
May 22
(CHICAGO, IL — May 6, 2019) Wrightwood 659 hails the Stonewall Rebellion on its 50th anniversary with About Face: Stonewall, Revolt and New Queer Art. This major exhibition, which occupies all four floors of the new ... | | 
| | Charlene Carruthers, adrienne maree brown featured in CHF discussion
Among its many events, Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) hosted "Energizing Change: Charlene Carruthers and adrienne maree brown in Conversation" at Columbia College's Conway Center on May 4. According to its website, CHF, in its 30th year, ... | |
| | Gender-expansive symposium May 13
On Monday, May 13, Illinois Collaboration on Youth—in partnership with the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission—will be hosting a conference on expanding gender-responsive services from "girls only" to girls and gender ... | | 
| | Howard Brown Health holds second annual ChiQ funder
Howard Brown Health's second annual ChiQ fundraising event took place May 4 at the South Shore Cultural Center. More than 350 people attended this sold-out event to help support services specifically for Chicago's LGBTQ+ community. The ... | |
| | Event supporting scholarships for future LGBTQ leaders planned for May 23
Point Foundation Scholarships support the next generation of LGBTQ leaders through direct financial contribution toward the cost of education. Beyond that, each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates ... | |
| | Illinois LGBTQ Advocacy Day May 15
SPRINGFIELD— Champions of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Illinoisans will journey to Springfield on Wednesday, May 15, for LGBTQ Advocacy Day and ask lawmakers to pass ... | |
| | Regulation would allows medical providers to deny care to LGBTQs, groups respond
From press releases
From The Human Rights Campaign: WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a final version of a regulation that would allow medical providers to cite their personal beliefs in refusing to ... | |
| | Chelsea Manning fundraiser May 4
The Gay Liberation Network (GLN) will host a fundraiser on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. for the legal defense fund of Trans whistle-blower Chelsea Manning. The event will take place at the home of GLN ... | |
| | Citywide Pride now a nonprofit organization
Citywide Pride has announced its launch as an independent nonprofit organization. Since its founding in 2002, the Citywide Pride series of programs have aimed to advance LGBTQ workplace equality and inclusion. A press release added, "For ... | |
| | Center's 'Human First' gala set for May 4
Center on Halsted is hosting its annual signature event, the Human First Gala—which recognizes the contributions of individuals, businesses and other organizations to the LGBTQ community in Chicago—on Saturday, May 4, at The Geraghty, 2520 S. ... | | 
| | FASHION Driehaus Awards honors emerging designers
The Driehaus Design Initiative hosted The Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence on April 26, leaving an encouraging message for local emerging designers. The event was a cocktail party and runway-show competition highlighting the talents and fashion ... | |
| | 'Queer Prom' at Center on May 10
Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., is hosting the 2019 Queer Prom (theme: "Midnight in Paris") for LGBTQ youth on Friday, May 10, 5-8 p.m., on the building's third floor. The annual prom is an ... |
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| | STAYCATION REVIEW The Langham Chicago
The Langham Chicago (330 N. Wabash St.; http://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/chicago/) has earned plaudits from various publications, including five stars from Forbes. However, I checked out this place to see if it's really
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| | The Annoyance Theatre presents: "Steamworks: The Musical"
Chicago IL - May 7th 2019. The Annoyance Theatre is proud to bring back the summertime hit, "Steamworks: The Musical" with updated songs and additional characters for a modern view of its campy, comedy classic. A ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW West Side Story
Book: Arthur Laurents; Music: Leonard Bernstein; Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim At: Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Dr. Tickets: 312-827-5600 or LyricOpera.org; $29-$219. Runs through: June 2 West Side Story shares a problem with other hit ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW The Children
Playwright: Lucy Kirkwood At: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St. Tickets: 312-335-1650; Steppenwolf.org; $20-$99. Runs through: June 9 The hubris of humanity is to believe that each generation leaves the world a better place for ... | | 
| | 'Moonlight,' 'Wonder Woman' part of summer film series
The Millennium Park Summer Film Series will offer a lineup of classic and recent movie selections on Tuesdays, June 4-Aug. 20, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"There's a whole lot of sins that will keep you out of the kingdom of God. Here's just a sample: Sexually immoral can't get in; idolaters can't get in; adulterers can't get in. Men who practice ... | | 
| | Karen Mason's cabaret in May
Broadway star Karen Mason will debut her new show, "Karen Mason: For the First Time," May 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. and May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cabaret Room at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Ln., Oakbrook Terrace. Mason has performed ... | |
| | Lyric's 'West Side Story' through June 2
Lyric Opera's new co-production of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's West Side Story—featuring nearly 100 artists from Chicago and across the country—will take place at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., through June 2. ... | | 
| | ART Jonathan David Katz on curating revolutionary 'Stonewall' exhibit
On Wed., May 22, Wrightwood 659 will launch "About Face: Stonewall, Revolt and New Queer Art"—a major new exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. Jonathan David Katz, Ph.D.—who, in 2016, co-curated "Art AIDS ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Mad Beat Hip and Gone
Playwright: Steven Dietz At: The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. Tickets: PrometheanTheatre.org. Runs through: June 2 There is still something utterly compelling about the Beat Poets of the middle of the 20th century and ... | | 
| | SPOTLIGHT
A little girl with special powers, who loves books and storytelling, is unappreciated by her dysfunctional, telly-addicted family and bullied at school—as are ALL the children—by the ferocious, towering headmistress ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ 'Pose,' Julia Roberts, Jonas Brothers, Madonna
Season two of the groundbreaking FX drama Pose will debut Tuesday, June 11, a press release touted. Pose is a drama spotlighting the legends, icons and ferocious house mothers of New York's underground ball culture ... | | 
| | Madonna at Chicago Theatre Oct. 15-17, 21
In what is being billed as a series of intimate concert experiences, Madonna will perform four shows Oct. 15-17 and 21 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. Madonna is the best-selling female solo touring ... | | 
| | Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt rock out as Nancy and Beth May 7
Actresses Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt are hitting the road as the band Nancy and Beth. The two met while making the indie film Somebody Up There Likes Me and discovered a music partnership together. The ... | | 
| | Randy Rainbow in town June 1
Openly gay comedian, singer and actor Randy Rainbow will bring his national "Randy Rainbow Live!" theater tour to Thalia Hall on Saturday, June 1, 2019. There are now two shows, at 6 and 9 p.m. A ... | | 
| | ART Derrick Woods-Morrow collecting underwear for exploration of labor, play
Queer artist Derrick Woods-Morrow wants your underwear. Clean, dirty, new or heavily worn—it doesn't matter to him; he's more interested in the work you put in while wearing them. For the last two months, Woods-Morrow (a ... | | 
| | MOVIES Non-binary actor Asia Kate Dillon talks 'John Wick 3,' 'Billions'
Asia Kate Dillon is known for the role of Taylor Mason on the Showtime series Billions, earning a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. When submitting for an Emmy ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW One for the Road
Playwright: Leonard House At: Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: GreenhouseTheater.org; $22-$40. Runs through: June 2 Set in 1970s Chicago, and staunchly realistic, One for the Road has much to recommend in its structure, ... | | 
| | ART Magalie Guerin showing her unique art in Elmhurst
Wicker Park resident and queer artist Magalie Guerin is bringing her work to the Elmhurst Art Museum this summer. The exhibition is titled "With a Capital P: Selections by Six Painters" and presents the curations of ... | | 
| | THEATER FEATURE 'Foolin'' around on Broadway
Do you know the difference between a Shakespearean "clown" and a "fool"? I never pondered that question until a recent trip to New York City to binge on theater. Three Broadway shows I caught all coincidentally ... | | 
| | MOVIES Wing man Ralph Fiennes on his Nureyev biopic 'The White Crow'
Ralph Fiennes didn't need a magic spell to bring gay ballet icon Rudolf Nureyev back to life. Instead, the actor/director relied on the talents of Ukrainian dancer-turned-actor Oleg Ivenko in dramatizing a pivotal chapter in Nureyev's ... | |
| | Griffin Theatre Company presents "For Services Rendered"
CHICAGO (May 3, 2019) — Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 31st season withW. Somerset Maugham's classic war drama For Services Rendered, directed by ensemble member Robin Witt*, playing May 19 — July 6, ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Too Heavy for Your Pocket
Playwright: Jireh Breon Holder. At: Timeline Theatre Company at Baird Hall, 615 W. Wellington Ave. Tickets: TimelineTheatre.com and 773-281-8463; $40-$54. Runs through: June 29 Nowadays, protest demonstrations may be assembled ... | | 
| | SPOTLIGHT
Sentimental Journey is a story most older baby boomers know well: how World War II delayed marriage and family for millions of men and women, and romances remained kindled by love letters and popular songs. In ... | |
| | Critics' Picks
Utility, Interrobang Theatre Projects at Rivendell Theatre, through May 4—The poverty of some Southern white folks may not be as dramatic as urban-industrial-sector poverty, but it's the focus of playwright Emily Schwend's ... | | 
| | Hedwig and the Angry Inch cast announced
Cast, director and designers have been announced for Hedwig and the Angry Inch—the hard-rocking musical by Stephen Trask and John Cameron Mitchell that will close out Theo Ubique's first season in its new home on Howard ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Hamlet
Playwright: William Shakespeare At: Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. Tickets: ChicagoShakes.org and 312-595-5600; $48-$88. Runs through: June 9 Long ago, before universities evolved into the ... | | 
| | Pose, series focusing on ball culture, begins season June 11
Pose is a drama spotlighting the legends, icons and ferocious house mothers of New York's underground ball culture, a movement that first gained notice in the late 1980s. Making television history, Pose features the largest cast ... | | 
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Rocco Steele discusses daddy image and product line
Last year, Instinct Magazine proclaimed popular adult performer and entrepreneur Rocco Steele to be "the daddy of all daddies." Washington, D.C.-based Steele said that "daddy" is a label he actually takes very seriously. "Guys who are ... |
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| | SAVOR Jojo's Milk Bar; A'ville Wine Walk
Jojo's Milk Bar (23 W. Hubbard St.; https://www.jojosmilkbar.com/) is known for its eye-catching shakes—but, lately, it's been in the news for an entirely different reason. Christina Tosi—the mind behind the ... | | 
| | DINING Robert's reopens, farmers markets, Mother's Day items
—Robert's Pizza and Dough Companyvis officially reopening in Streeterville on Friday, May 17. Now located at 465 N. McClurg Ct., Robert's Pizza will celebrate the anticipated return by giving away free slices of its signature, handcrafted ... | | 
| | FASHION Wale Nubi aims to make men more fashionable
Wale Nubi was born and raised in Nigeria. He's a father of two sons and those are his inspirations for the name of his men's clothing line: Jojayden. "My sons are my greatest inspiration. They are ... | |
| | Players named to third Women's World Cup Team
CHICAGO (May 2, 2019) - With 40 days until the USA's opening match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, U.S. Women's National Team head coach Jill Ellis has named the 23 players who will represent ... | | 
| | FASHION Chicago lesbian offers unique jewelry, accessories
Every fashion lover knows that accessories complete an outfit—whether it's a simple brooch, a pair of earrings or a pair of fancy gloves. It's the detail in an outfit that stands out … and if you ... |
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