Highlight Events
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Reeling 2009: Beyond the Down Low
From the rich history of homosexual contributions during the Harlem Renaissance to the modern fear of being outed within close-knit organizations such as the black Greek system, this Reeling shorts program presents different facets of a culture within a culture. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Reeling 2009: Family
Tackling relevant African American LGBT issues such as church values and coming out in Hollywood, writer-director Faith Trimel effectively transcends color lines with her powerful, relatable story of confronting your own truth. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Reeling 2009: Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up
Straightlaced, a moving documentary by Oscar-winning director Debra Chasnoff, interviews teens from around the country on their perceptions of gender and sexuality.Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Reeling 2009: Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss
Before Will & Grace, Sean Hayes starred in the independent feature Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss. Written and directed by Tommy O’Haver, Hayes plays Billy Collier, an unsuccessful, gay photographer with a penchant for Polaroids and women’s melodramas. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Reeling 2009: Bandaged
Director Maria Beatty brings us an unconventional love story with Bandaged. Some of the surgical scenes are not for the faint of heart, but this ominous drama is full of intrigue and passion. The developing romance between caretaker and patient is both sweet and dark, with intense sex that leads to shocking results. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Reeling 2009: Rivers Wash Over Me
After the death of his mother, Sequan Green, a sensitive, gay teen from New York, is sent to live with distant family in Alabama. Slight of frame and sticking out like a sore thumb in his hipster jeans, Sequan has a hard time adjusting to the ways of the South. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Reeling 2009: Life is a Movie program
These shorts ask the age-old question of which came first: the filmmaker or the film? When the behind-the-scenes visionary becomes the subject and vice versa, the result is a reflective push in the medium, both in front of and behind the camera. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Reeling 2009: Rivers Wash Over Me After-Party
After the screening of Rivers Wash Over Me, join director John G. Young and producer Dexter Davis.
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Reeling 2009: Switch: A Community in Transition & A Drag King Extravaganza
Switch: A Community in Transition is a unique documentary that explores the impact of gender transition on the friends, lovers, and coworkers of the transitioning individual. Also showing is A Drag King Extravaganza. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com
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Miss Foozie's LAST Fabulous Variety Show!
Come see the Final Show!
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5th Annual Celebrate With A Cause
Proceeds going directly to providing a wonderful holiday for over 1800 homeless men, women and children
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bruckner 9
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Haitink Conducts Bruckner 9
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Patient advocate Martinez to be remembered
A remembrance for patient advocate George Martinez, a beloved community activist who passed away June 14 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 56. Among other things, Martinez was instrumental in helping in the landmark legislation to expand organ transplant options for people with HIV/AIDS.
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POW-WOW film showing: Beyond the Down Low
The rich history of homosexual contributions during the Harlem Renaissance to the modern fear of being outed within close-knit organizations such as the black Greek system, this short film program presents different facets of a culture within a culture.
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The Candlelight Ball
A celebration of our efforts to help people move from darkness to light, from harm to hope, and from poverty to opportunity. Hosted by the Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights Women's Board. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffle. Master of Ceremonies Ron Magers. Featuring music by Rhythm City
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Windy City Rollers All-Stars in national roller derby tournament
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association have announced that the Windy City Rollers will compete for the national roller derby title in the fourth annual WFTDA National Tournament from Nov. 13 to 15, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Windy City Rollers of Chicago placed first at the North Central regional championships, earning them an invitation to the national tournament and a first round bye. WCR will play the winner of Kansas City v. Denver in the second round of play. Their first game will be at 1:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, Nov. 14. Tickets: $35-45/day, $85-115 for three-day pass
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Todd Connor Fundraiser at Sidetrack
Meet Todd Connor and special guests, President/CEO of Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, Chuck Wolfe, Cook County Presidential Candidate, Toni Preckwinkle, State Senator Heather Steans, State Rep. Greg Harris, and other candidates and elected officials.
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Bear Party Chicago
Give thanks with the bears at Bear Party Chicago's November blowout.
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Women’s Small Business Seminar
“It’s Not Enough To Dream(TM)” Women’s Small Business Seminar $40. Lunch included. aadams@wtvmin.com
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DJ Wayne G at Hydrate
Wayne G returns to Hydrate bringing the beats all the way from London. With weekend host Cyon Flare.
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Support Candidate Todd Connor at Sidetrack
Please come meet Todd Connor and Special Guests, President/CEO of Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, Chuck Wolfe, Cook County Presidential Candidate, Toni Preckwinkle, State Senator Heather Steans, State Rep. Greg Harris, and other candidates and elected officials.
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Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band Presents Broadway
Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band Presents: Broadway! Featuring Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, Evanston Township High School Band and Guest Emcee Laura Freeman
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“Single Mingle” Gay Speed Dating at Sidetrack
“Single Mingle: Guys Night Out ” A Date & Dash Production. With winter on the way, start expanding your social calendar! Knowing a good man is hard to find, we've created this event specifically for the guys.
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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
The Auditorium Theatre presents the internationally acclaimed Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet for two shows only, Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Founded in 2003 by Nancy Laurie and currently under the artistic direction of former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater member Benoit-Swan Pouffer, Cedar Lake boasts an exceptionally talented ensemble of sixteen dancers from around the world. The company focuses on acquiring and commissioning new works by the world's most sought-after emerging choreographers.
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Chicago Dramatists' Benefit Night
Contact Information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Bruce Hornsby
A 13-time Grammy-nominee and three-time Grammy Award-winner, Bruce Hornsby is a master of musical styles ranging from classical to rock and jazz to folk, singer-songwriter. A part-time member of the iconic group The Grateful Dead, Hornsby’s solo performances ignite the stage with spontaneity and fluid creativity. Rolling Stone says Hornsby “singlehandedly reestablished the grand piano as a viable rock instrument.” The concert set list, which will surely include his biggest hit “The Way it Is,” is created on-the spot exclusively from audience requests. Bruce Hornsby is presented as the third and final performance in Centre East’s Singer/ Songwriter Series, sponsored by WXRT. Tickets range in price from $68 - $74. For more information and for tickets call 847-673-6300 or visit www. northshorecenter.org. Tickets for groups of 15 or more, call GroupTix at 877-4-GRP-TIX (877-447-7849).
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IDC Presents
Innervation Dance Cooperative's eclectic and high-energy fall concert
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The Laramie Project
Mark the 10th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and the events that followed the tragic event in Laramie Wyoming
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Led Zeppelin LIVE! starring Heartbreaker
“Stairway to Heaven” when Led Zeppelin LIVE starring Heartbreaker comes to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University to perform a full range of classic hits by the original British hard rock sensation
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Snow White and the Drag Queen Who Stole X-Mas
Break out the eggnog and the leggings! MidTangent Productions presents its spectacle sequel SNOW WHITE AND THE DRAG QUEEN WHO STOLE X-MAS, a holiday extravaganza in two acts on the Hydrate Nightclub stage. $10
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Kama Sutra The Musical:Vegas Bound and Gagged
TURBAN RENEWAL” – GENDER-BENDING ACTOR TAKES OVER ROLE IN LONG-RUNNING CHICAGO HIT
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Streeterville Organization of Active Residents Streeterville Artisan Market
Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) is hosting the second Streeterville Artisan Market, an exhibit and sale of applied arts and fine crafts. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also, Sunday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lobby of the Northwestern University Lurie Research Center, 303 E. Superior in Streeterville. 312-280-2596, x 2, or artisans@soarchicago.org
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Fish Tank & Boy Bar
Join Rock$tar Nina and Andi for our monthly girl party in the back bar. DJ Chris Eterno and Spin's sexy go-go boys keep it hot on the main dance floor for Boy Bar!
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Pins for a Cure
Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV) will be hosting its first-ever bowling fundraiser, Pins for a Cure.
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Carson Pirie Scott's "Community Day" benefits Gerber Hart
Carson Pirie Scott's "Community Day" Purchase a booklet of coupons in advance at Gerber/Hart for use at Carson Pirie Scott's on Nov. 14: For $5 donation to Gerber/Hart, receive one coupon for $10 off most purchases, one coupon for 30% off a single purchase before 9 a.m, six coupons good for 20%, 15% and 10% off various merchandise in the store. Entire $5 of every booklet goes to Gerber/Hart. Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 West Granville Ave. www.gerberhart.org 773-381-8030
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It's a Bitch to Quit
Howard Brown Health Center is offering Chicago’s only LGBT smoking cessation program to support community member’s in kicking the habit! The eight-week session will be lead by a trained smoking cessation counselor. Space is limited, so call today to reserve your place! 773-388-8682
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Our Voices Dance: Chicago and Broadway performers
Live singing and dance to benefit for AIDS Foundation of Chicago Dance for Life, and the Dance for Life Fund 6:30 p.m. Gala Reception, 8 p.m., Performance. $50 Gala Reception and Performance. $25 Performance only tickets
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Daily Events - Everyday in Gay Chicago
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What's popular on Saturdays?
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Hot male dancers at 10:30 p.m.; DJ Timmy Loop; $5 martini special
3160
Join Luther & Will for Sexy Senior Saturdays, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
DJ Scotty Styles & Friends
$5 Cocktails
$1 Original grilled cheese sandwiche's (After Midnight)
Baton Show Lounge
Shows 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m.
Berlin
Twisted w/ DJs Chester & Larissa, $5 after 11:00 p.m. / $7 after 1 a.m.
Euchre Club 6 p.m., DJ and dancing 10 p.m., no cover
Bobby Love's
Featured artist nite, trivia shots & giveaways w/ DJ Tim
Broadway Youth Center
1PM-2:30PM: SHOUT!, A support group for newly out LGBT and questioning youth.
Bucks Saloon
$10 Miller pitchers, $2 Schnapps
Open 2 p.m. w/ Scott, DJ Earl Pleasure
CGY: Youth Pride Center
1PM-5PM Youth P.R.I.D.E. Join one of the many youth clubs, get help finding a job, social and educational activities. Lunch provide.
Country with DJ Michael B 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Afterhours dance with DJ LuLu
Chicago Eagle
8PM-5AM: $2 house shots; cage dancers; club room opens at Midnight with Tim.
1st week-Girlbar lesbian night, 2nd week-Circuit All-Stars show, hosted by Miss Foozie, DJ Teri Bristol, 3rd week-Amigo party, with DJ Markski & Roei Rodriguez, stage performances and hot dancers, 4th week-Nitro monthly theme parties, DJs and theatrical performances
$6 flavored Martinis, DJ Pervy
Cocktail Chicago
DIVA DJs—rotating DJs include Dhanna, Miss Michaela, Tracy Tobey & Carla Starla, Go-go boys at 10:30 p.m.
Crew Bar & Grill
Shiner Bock pints $3.50, Bud Select bottles $2.75, Paulie’s Pot Roast sandwich w/choice of side $10.25, Open for brunch 11:00 a.m. til 1 p.m., VJ Ven spinning from 6 - 10 p.m., VJ Bobby Marley 10 p.m.
Encompass
Resident DJ Tiff 11 p.m.
Geja's Cafe
Geja’s Café’s South African Wine Festival. Guests of Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, will enjoy many flavorful wines from South Africa during the fondue restaurant’s South African Wine Festival from September 1-November 30, 2009.
Halsted's Bar and Grill
$6 champagne cocktails, $4 22 oz. Bud Lights, 12 Stoli Bloodies during brunch
Hideaway
Karaoke by Creaoke downstairs, Dance party with Chicago Beef Dancers upstairs
Ascent Saturdays with DJ Laura B., $3.50 Bacardi mixers, $4 cover
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Hydrate
Enjoy an evening cocktail followed by a special guest DJ late each week. No cover til midnight
Jackhammer
Chicago Beef dancers 1-3 a.m.
Jeffrey Pub
Girls All Night Out dance party, $3 cover, show with host Indigo Blue
Little Jim's
$3 draft; $3.25 domestic beer/well.
Male dancers 2pm-3am.
DJ Sit-n-Spin, dancing, Jello shots
Manhandler
$2 schnapps/cactus juice/kool-ade; movie shown 3pm w/Joe; "Lights Out" party 3-5am.
Man's Country
Live male strippers
Mary's Attic
Bailiwick’s “Bombs Away” cabaret at 7 p.m., $15; Attic-tion Saturdays with DJ Plez & John Murges at 9 p.m., $2 Jello shots, $5 Slushies, no cover
Minibar Ultra Lounge and Cafe
9PM - 3AM Featuring: Superstar DJ Phil DaBeatz and HOT Shirtless Bartenders
5:30-11PM: Cornelia's now features live music 7 nights a week; Jeff Roscoe performs
No cover before 10 p.m., $5 cover after, $14 Absolut Pink Lemonade pitchers, $6 Bacardi bombs, $5 mimosas, double Bloody Marys on special
Sidetrack
Sidetrack Classics 3 - 9 p.m., Best of Sidetrack 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Spin Nightclub
Dance party with DJ Riley York and go-go boys, second Sat. of month is Fish Tank by Dummy Corps, $10 20 oz. Bacardi fishbowls
Star Gaze
DJ plays all mixes starting at 10 p.m.
Saucy Saturdays Dance Party with DJ Ruthless Richard, Chicago's Largest & Hottest Women's Dance Party, No Cover from 6-8:30pm
The Call
Showtune video hits at 5 p.m., video dance party at 8:30 p.m.
Touche
Open 3 p.m., 1st week-Great Lakes Bears, Weekly fetish parties @ 10 p.m. Club Room open
Velvet Rope
$3 domestic, $5 bombs
Wild Pug
Night of Dorian Gray, hot go-go boys, $4 Jäger and Cherry Bombs, DJ Oskar at 10 p.m.
Wilde Bar and Restaurant
Brunch from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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