| August 1 Gerber/Hart Library's "Summer Spectacular" Book Sale |
Our Summer Spectacular Book Sale is right around the corner, and you know what that means: tons of titles at rock-bottom prices. Need a great book for the beach, some new bedtime reading, or just something to read while you're riding the el? Find it here! From mysteries to biographies to women's studies to nutrition to philosophy, we've got thousands of titles, both LGBT and non-LGBT. We will also be selling DVDs, CDs, VHS & audio cassettes, and LPs. And last but not least, we will once again be having a silent auction of some fantastic titles, as well as a special selection of art books. The dates and times will be:
FRI 7/25 – Noon to 6:00p
SAT 7/26 – 10:00a to 6:00p
SUN 7/27 – Noon to 6:00p
WEDS 7/30 – 6:00p to 9:00p
THURS 7/31 – 6:00p to 9:00p
FRI 8/1 – Noon to 6:00p
SAT 8/2 – 10:00a to 6:00p
SUN 8/3 – Noon to 4:00p
Also, for those interested in a light workout, we would appreciate having helpers join us in setting up the book sale, Sunday, July 20th (Noon - 4:00p), Wednesday, July 23rd (6:00p - 9:00p), or Thursday, July 24th (6:00p - 9:00p).
Gerber/Hart Library is located at 1127 West Granville Avenue in Chicago. For more information, call us at 773-381-8030, or visit us on the web at www.gerberhart.org. |
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| August 1 The Flesh Hungry Dog Show |
On Friday, Aug 1st , The Flesh Hungry Dog Show gaily continues its unorthodox mission to be the best live rock and variety show for queers and friends in Chicago. After our brief summer recess in July, the Aug. 1st show returns with the explosive rock and roll form you’ve come to expect from us, featuring 3 of our favorite female-fronted bands, The Pussy Pirates, 8 Inch Betsy and Hot Lips Messiah. Hosted by Chicago rock impresario Gary Airedale, the show will also feature “Bag of Fun” prize giveaways from The Pleasure Chest, groovy movies, and DJ Sky.
The Flesh Hungry Dog Show starts at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6th, 2008 at Jackhammer (773-743-5772), 6406 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Time Out Chicago magazine referred to The Flesh Hungry Dog Show as an “uber-inclusive, alterna-queer, mini-rock extravaganza” and “possibly the most diverse scene in the city.” Cover Charge is $8. Jackhammer is a 21+ venue. Tickets are available at the door, or buy online at www.fleshhungrydog.com, or www.brownpapertickets.com
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| August 1 Femme2008: The Architecture of Femme |
Femme2008: The Architecture of Femme
Chicago Wyndham O'Hare
August 15th - 17th, 2008
Femme2008: The Architecture of Femme is a multi-threaded conference
and forum for those who
think about, talk about, and create Femme as a queer gender and identity.
For info: www.femmecollective.com |
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| August 2 Frontrunners/ Frontwalkers |
| FrontRunners/ FrontWalkers Chicago is a club for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transexuals and friends who are interested in running and walking together along Chicago's great open lakefront. We meet twice weekly, on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We always start from the Totem Pole in Lincoln Park. After each run/walk we eat together at a nearby, modestly priced restaurant. On the second Saturday of each month there is a women's brunch following the run/walk. |
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| August 2 HIP HOP PARTY (lgbt) EAR ROTIC @SPIN |
| CHICAGO'S LONGEST RUNNING DIVERSE HIP HOP & REGGAE PARTY
"EAR ROTIC" @SPIN
800 W BELMONT AVE (CORNER OF BELMONT & HALSTED)
KICKING THE PARTY OFF IN THE BACK ROOM WITH HOUSE MUSIC 10PM TIL 11PM
HIP HOP & REGGAE STARTING AT 11PM
FRONT ROOM - VIDEO LOUNGE: HOUSE, R&B & POP VIDEOS ALL NITE
MUSIC IN THE BACKROOM BY DJ STONEY & DJ SP1
for more info call 312-671-1314
10PM TIL 3AM $5 COVER $4 BARCARDI DRINK SPECIALS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY ZERET MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
VISIT WWW.ZERETMUSIC.COM TO SIGN UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST FOR FREE PASSES
lgbt event |
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| August 3 Sisters' Place Sunday Brunch |
| Have you heard of Sisters' Place and/or URBAN ART RETREAT and would like to find out more? Well here is an Open House so you can visit, get a little tour, and also visit the gardens.
The next time you are looking for a place to put up some out of town female guests, or that performer who is doing your fundraiser, or even your female inlaws---think of Sisters' Place! Maybe you and your girlfriend or wife would like a little get away?
Sisters' Place began in 1981 and continues to offer a totally furnished 2nd floor space with all the ammenities of home. There are 3 bedrooms, a bath, kitchen, livingroom with library & t.v. & internet/WIFI, and outside deck.
Everywhere you look you see art. There is a lot of color in this very unique place. On the first floor there is a small art gallery and in the back of first floor the caretaker & her dogs reside. On the basement level there is an art studio and laundry.
Maybe you are curious, or maybe you just want to get out and do something different for a change. Check it out on August 3, Sunday for a brunch noon-3 p.m. Couples and singles are welcome. Come and learn about this great resource for women. Invite your friends and meet them at Sisters' Place & URBAN ART RETREAT. 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Il. 60623 773-542-9126 |
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| August 3 Voice of the People (Music Workshop) |
| Andrea Bunch (Congress of Starlings) kicks off a new Old Town School ensemble with this workshop. From the tales of Woody Guthrie to the jams at Sun Studios, to the anthems of Ani Difranco, Neil Young and Victor Jara, music has served as the Voice of the People. We'll play tunes that reacted to and shaped cultures while learning the history of the music and the musicians. All are welcome!
Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N Lincoln Ave - 2pm Sunday - $15. |
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| August 5 Michigan Womyn's Music Festival |
8/05 - 10
http://www.michfest.com/ |
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| August 8 Queer Queens of Qomedy |
| Join Chicago Lesbian Brunch Group for a night of lesbian comedy at the Lakeshore Theatre. Poppy Champlin, hosts/and produces the show and can be seen on HBO's Documentary All Aboard Rosie's Family Vacation. Poppy brings along some of the best and brightest stars in the lesbian comedy world to complete her queenly court. Whatever your sexual, religious or political persuasion, the Queer Queens of Qomedy are sure to bring you to your feet with laughter. All hail the Queens!!!!
To purchase the ticket, please visit www.lakeshoretheatre.com. To know more about us, visit http://gaypros.meetup.com/283. To find out how to meet our members at the show, contact kelly (pphd1226@yahoo.com). |
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| August 9 Frontrunners/ Frontwalkers |
| FrontRunners/ FrontWalkers Chicago is a club for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transexuals and friends who are interested in running and walking together along Chicago's great open lakefront. We meet twice weekly, on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We always start from the Totem Pole in Lincoln Park. After each run/walk we eat together at a nearby, modestly priced restaurant. On the second Saturday of each month there is a women's brunch following the run/walk.
Women's brunch TODAY following the run/walk!!
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| August 9 girl bash! a market days afterparty in boystown!! |
| presented by mizzchicago.com and the chicago dirty girls:
Girl Bash!
Get you dance and drink on at this market days afterparty!!
10-2am
3124 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
featuring chitown's hottest queer djs,
a dirty dance contest at midnight with awesome giveaways from TULIP toy gallery!
details at www.mizzchicago.com
sponsored in part by Tulip- www.mytulip.com |
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| August 9 Northhalsted Market Days |
8/09 - 10
11PM - 10PM
http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/northalsted-market-days-boystown/148264/content
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| August 10 Dating for Queer Nerds |
| Get your geek on with other smart GLBT singles. Show off your skills at board games and trivia competitions.
Includes one drink, prizes and giveaways of Benajamin Nugent's "American Nerd" and Joel Derfner's "Swish: My Quest to Become the Gayest Person Ever."
The Spot
4437 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
Hosted by Nerds at Heart
$20-$25. Registration: nerdsatheart.com
312-265-6085
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| August 12 Tuesday on the Terrace @ MCA |
| Join Chicago Lesbian Brunch Group for a Tuesday's night on the Terrace and enjoy free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's Anne and John Kern Terrace overlooking Lake Michigan. Enjoy cocktails and a buffet dinner while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians, hosted by local radio personalities. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's. August 12 will feature Bethany Pickens. Cost: $16.50 plus tax and tips. Reservation Required: Visit us online http://gaypros.meetup.com/283.
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| August 15 Femme2008: The Architecture of Femme |
| YaY! Our programming schedule is FINALLY here!!!!!! We have an exciting lineup of workshops, skillshares, presenters, keynotes and caucuses. Please look over our jam packed three days of programing and register, register, register!
To view our schedule please click on any of the links below!
http://www.femmecollective.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=42 |
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| August 16 Frontrunners/ Frontwalkers |
| FrontRunners/ FrontWalkers Chicago is a club for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transexuals and friends who are interested in running and walking together along Chicago's great open lakefront. We meet twice weekly, on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We always start from the Totem Pole in Lincoln Park. After each run/walk we eat together at a nearby, modestly priced restaurant. On the second Saturday of each month there is a women's brunch following the run/walk. |
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| August 16 Camping & Whitewater Rafting: Menominee River |
Join Chicago Lesbian Brunch Group for a weekend of fun filled getaway in Wisconsin. On this trip, we will travel to the site on Saturday Aug.16, camp overnight and raft on Sunday morning. The rafting trip covers a 4 1/2-mile section of the river. Total trip time is about 4 hours.
I found a video from another outfitter's site so you know what it is like: [url=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4469190856732229027&hl=en]Rafting On Menominee River[/url].
Menominee River is about five hours drive from Chicago. As always, we will coordinate car pooling.
Date: Aug 16 - 17
Cost: $45/per person for the rafting trip; camping, $8/night/person; Quotation does not include tax, food, gas
To reserve and for more details, please contact Kelly (pphd1226@yahoo.com). |
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| August 17 singles dinner for lesbians over 40 |
LSD440+ is having their next
exclusively singles dinner for lesbians over 40
at 5:30 PM , location in the 'burbs TBA
hosted by LSD440+
LSD440+ stands for LesbianSinglesDinner4over40
more information is available by contacting
the coordinator
DianaF at namyoho24u@yahoo.com |
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| August 23 High Ropes and Team Challenges |
| Are you ready for some team challenges and high ropes course? Are you tired of the concrete of the city and yearning for a chance to go outdoors and enjoy the nature?
Come join us for a day of exciting team challenges and high ropes course at the Iron Oaks Adventure Center!
About one hour drive away from Chicago, the center is situated on a 40-acre nature preserve and is home to a diversity of wildlife and habitat. Here you can see beautiful woods, wildflowers, birds and furry friends along the way. There are trails along both sides of the park.
[b]Team Challengs[/b]
The Irons Oaks Teams Course consists of numerous low-to-the-ground, on-site activities. You?ll find the activities require teamwork, trust, communication, and problem-solving skills.
[b]High Ropes[/b]
The course is a series of initiatives over 30 feet in the air. While hooked into your safety harness, try jumping from the platform onto the cargo net, walk hands-free across the log, then try it backwards while holding on to your partner. Enjoy a trip from swinging plank to swinging plank, then test your balance on a single cable stretched from tree to tree. Partners work closely together to physically support one another while providing encouragement to each other and to other team members on the course.
For a short video of these activities, please visit [url=http://www.ironoaks.org/adventure.html]http://www.ironoaks.org/adventure.html[/url]
[b]Cost[/b]
The maximum size of the group is 14. We reserved for 2 groups. Each group costs $490 that will cover the cost of both team challenges and high ropes. This comes down to $35/person. There is a transaction fee $1.35/per person. The caveat: We need to pay by July 21 to secure our reservation.
We will have a lunch break and you will need to bring your own food and drinks.
Contact us: kelly(pphd1226@yahoo.com)
More about us: gaypros.meetup.com/283
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| August 23 Frontrunners/ Frontwalkers |
| FrontRunners/ FrontWalkers Chicago is a club for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transexuals and friends who are interested in running and walking together along Chicago's great open lakefront. We meet twice weekly, on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We always start from the Totem Pole in Lincoln Park. After each run/walk we eat together at a nearby, modestly priced restaurant. On the second Saturday of each month there is a women's brunch following the run/walk. |
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| August 30 Frontrunners/ Frontwalkers |
| FrontRunners/ FrontWalkers Chicago is a club for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transexuals and friends who are interested in running and walking together along Chicago's great open lakefront. We meet twice weekly, on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We always start from the Totem Pole in Lincoln Park. After each run/walk we eat together at a nearby, modestly priced restaurant. On the second Saturday of each month there is a women's brunch following the run/walk. |
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