TO DO MARCH


Hedwig and the Angry Inch This cult-favorite genderqueer


glam-rock musical hits the mainstream in its first national touring production. à Oriental Theatre, 24 E Randolph Ave (800- 775-2000, broadwayinchicago.com). Through Mar 12: Tue–Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2, 7:30pm. Mar 14–19: Tue, Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Wed at 2, 7:30pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2pm. $35–$108.


For the Love Of Pride Films and Plays debuts a


new work by Brooklyn playwright Gina Femia about a young lesbian who finds family in a roller- derby league. à The Buena at Pride Arts Center, 4147 N Broadway (800-737-0984, pridefilmsandplays.com). Mar 16–Apr 16: Thu–Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 3pm; $10–$25.


Chicago Sinfonietta:


“More than a Letter” An orchestra with a mission to promote diversity, Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates LGBT identity with a concert featuring works by Leonard Bernstein, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Samuel Barber, Jennifer Higdon and David Conte. à Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (312-284-1554, chicagosinfonietta.org). Mar 27 at 7:30pm; $10–$99.


APRIL


Wonka Ball Get your golden tickets:


About Face Theatre’s annual 73 March 8–June 6, 2017 Time Out Chicago


The best events this spring


benefit is consistently one of the sweetest LGBT events of the spring. à Venue SIX10, 610 S Michigan Ave (773- 784-8565, aboutfacetheatre.com). Apr 21 at 7pm; $125–$200.


MAY Out at CHM: New Town to


Boystown to Lakeview This Chicago History Museum program examines the evolution of the city’s officially recognized gayborhood. à Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St (312- 642-4600, chicagohistory.org). May 18 at 5:30pm; $20, members $15.


*BTown: From Barbershop


to Boybands The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus’s spring concert celebrates male vocal groups, from Motown to O-Town and beyond. à Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St (312-334-7777, harristheaterchicago.org). May 19 at 8pm. • North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL (847-673-6300, northshorecenter.org). May 20 at 8pm. • Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th St (773- 445-0386, beverlyartcenter.org). May 21 at 3pm. • $TBA.


Human First Gala The Center on Halsted marks its


10th anniversary at its annual FIND MORE ONLINE


TIMEOUT.COM/ CHICAGO


Human First Gala. à Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St (773-472-6469, centeronhalsted.org). May 20 at 5:30pm; $500.


ONGOING


BURLY Burliness is optional at this


night for bearded boys, funky folk and all other queers and allies. BURLY’s resident DJs spin punk, disco and new wave. à The Burlington, 3425 W Fullerton Ave (773-484-8811, facebook.com/ burlychicago). Third Wed of the month at 9pm; free.


The Kiki Scott Duff hosts this new queer


comedy showcase featuring stand-ups, storytellers and improvisers. à Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway (773- 327-3175, laughfactory.com). Second Sun of the month at 5pm; $10 plus two-drink minimum.


Slo ’Mo At this pansexual Logan Square


dance-off, party purveyor Kristen Kaza and DJ Audio Jack spin love- drenched classics by the likes of Marvin Gaye, Prince and the queen of lovers’ rock, Sade. à The Whistler, 2421 N Milwaukee Ave (773-227-3530, slomoparty.com). Third Thu of the month at 9pm; free.


Fortune Feimster You know comic Feimster from Chelsea


Lately and The Mindy Project. She brings her guileless presence and North Carolina twang to three nights of headlining sets at Zanies.


à Zanies, 1548 N Wells St (312-337-4027, zanies.com). Mar 30–Apr 1 at various times; $25 plus two-drink minimum.


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