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Events this fall
September
AIDS Run & Walk Chicago The 14th annual 5K run/walk and 10K run steps up fund-raising for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and 35 other HIV/AIDS organizations. Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr (312-334-0946,
aidsrunwalk.org). $40–$55, day of race $60. Sept 26.
Out in the Park at Six Flags The amusement park goes gay for a night at this annual event, with DJs from Scarlet Bar and hostess Trannika Rex fueling a dance party in the park’s Hometown Square and appearances by queer personalities Amanda Lepore and Pablo Hernandez. Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee (
gaysixflagschicago.com). $45, at the gate $50. Sept 12.
Reeling: The Chicago International LGBTQ+ Film Festival The second-oldest queer film fest in the country marks its 33rd outing with a strong slate of features, documentaries and shorts. Various locations (773-293- 1447,
reelingfilmfestival.org). $TBA. Sept 17–24.
Slanted Door: A Night of Queer Comedy and Storytelling Head to iO for a new take on LGBT life with this monthly evening of queer stand- up and storytelling. iO Chicago, 1501 N Kingsbury St (312-929- 2401,
ioimprov.com/chicago). $14. Sept 19–Dec 19.
October
Charm Skokie’s Northlight Theatre comes into the city to stage a new play by Philip Dawkins that depicts a charm school for young LGBTQ people, taught by a transgender African-American woman named Mama Darleena Andrews. It’s inspired by the real-life etiquette class started by Gloria Allen at the Center on Halsted. BJ Jones directs. Steppenwolf Garage Theatre, 1624
Ongoing
FREE 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. The Burlington, 3425 W Fullerton Ave (773-484- 8811,
facebook.com/burlychicago). Third Wed of every month at 9pm.
Chances Dances Accept no substitutes. This mega- inclusive party kicked off a renaissance
Freedom fighter
Marriage equality activist Evan Wolfson takes a victory lap at CHF. By Kris Vire
“I’ve never been so happy to be with an outfit that’s going out of business,” Vice President Joe Biden told the crowd at Freedom to Marry’s July gala in New York. No one could’ve been happier than activist Evan Wolfson, who’ll speak November 4 as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival’s fall Citizens program. Wolfson, 58, founded Freedom to Marry in 2001 and is widely recognized as one of the main players in the movement for nationwide marriage equality, which achieved victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in June. Freedom to Marry began winding down operations shortly thereafter. Citizens runs Oct 24–Nov 8 (
chicagohumanities.org).
N Halsted St (312-335-1650,
steppenwolf.org). $20–$40. Oct 14–Nov 8.
Melissa Ferrick The out singer- songwriter has an ardent queer following. She hits City Winery in support of her self-titled new album. City Winery Chicago, 1200 W Randolph St (312-733-9463,
citywinery.com/chicago). $25–$35. Oct 4.
FREE Northalsted Halloween Parade Drag queens, pets and kids fill the streets of Boystown at the 19th annual Northalsted Halloween Parade. The event attracts a wonderful cross section of humanity
sporting ghoulish makeup and stylish costumes. The parade is open to all, but you’ll need to register if you want to walk in it. Belmont Ave and Halsted St (
northalsted.com). Oct 31.
November
Mr. International Rubber Gear up (literally) for another fab fetish weekend, this time devoted to latex. The main competition, kink market and workshops will take place at the Center on Halsted, with a Sunday evening official after-party at Sidetrack. Look for additional tie-in parties at the likes of Manhole and
in indie queer nightlife and is still thriving nearly a decade later. Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave (773-278-6600,
chancesdances.org). $5. Third Sat of every month at 10pm.
FREE Fabitat This all-inclusive LGBTQ night at Double Door’s Door No. 3 features live music, drag performances and DJ sets. It’s one of the most promising new alt-queer party outposts in town. Door No. 3, 1551 N Damen Ave (773-489-3160,
doubledoor.com). Second and fourth Wed of every month at 9pm.
FREE Formerly Known As Everyone seems to be in a good mood at this energetic and inclusive queer party that’s been going strong for several years now. It’s worth getting there early, or else risk getting stuck in a line running down the block. Big Chicks, 5024 N Sheridan Rd (773-728-5511,
bigchicks.com). Second Fri of every month at 9pm.
FREE Slo ’Mo At this polysexual Logan Square dance-off, party purveyor Kristen Kaza and DJ Tess drop the needle on love-drenched classics by Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Prince and the queen of lovers’ rock, Sade. The Whistler, 2421 N Milwaukee Ave (773-227-3530,
slomoparty.com). Third Thu of every month at 9pm.
FIND MORE ONLINE
timeout.com/chicago
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own review at
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Edited by Kris Vire
gay.chi@
timeout.com @krisvire
Jackhammer. Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St (773-472-6469,
mirubber.com). $100–$150. Nov 6–8.
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