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• Dessert at Kurimu

  • When
    Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Kurimu, 2668 N Halsted St, Chicago IL

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  Join us for dessert at Kurimu a few doors south of Halsted & Diversey in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.  Kurimu is known for its tasty frozen treats with an emphasis on presentation as exemplified by Miffy, the Dutch rabbit!

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• Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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  • End
    Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions

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  CPT is happy to continue this years-long tradition. Enjoy a delightful, free concert every Wednesday at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; concert begins at 12:15 p.m. Refer to the full concert schedule here. After the concert, everyone is invited to lunch at a nearby restaurant. Contact Ron for more information.

  To meet up, look for us in the lobby:

  
  

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• Neighborhood Dining at Dapper's East

  • When
    Thursday, October 24, 2024
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL

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  October brings us to Dapper's East, a family-owned restaurant that has been serving excellent food to Chicagoans for over 30 years. You'll appreciate their best-quality food, family-friendly environment, and great service.

  You can expect to spend $10–$20 plus tax, tip, and bar.

  Dapper's East is located in the shopping mall at 2901 W. Addison St. The #152 Addison bus takes you to the door. There is free parking on site.
  

  Register online for this event or contact Ron to let him know that you are coming.
  

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• Eat Willies! Then walk and talk down Halsted!

  • When
    Saturday, October 26, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    3706 N Halsted

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  Welcome to Willies 'n Waffles – Where Fun Meets Flavor!

  At Willies 'n Waffles, we believe in celebrating joy, playfulness, and self-expression. Our small-batch, homemade dishes are crafted with love and guaranteed to satisfy in every way.

  Whether you're here for our gourmet meats or sweet indulgences, one thing’s for sure—you’ll leave with a smile.

  Craving more? Check out our full menu, packed with savory bites and delicious treats.

  Once we’ve indulged, let’s take a stroll down Halsted to Belmont, sharing stories of the past and discovering the new.

  Come for the food, stay for the fun!

  
  

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• Sunday at BIG CHICKS!

  • When
    Sunday, October 27, 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

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  We return to Big Chicks, a favorite haunt, for another evening of food, drink, and camaraderie.

  When you enter, check out the room to the left where we gather!

  Food and drink available. Order at the bar. Cash only!

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• ALIGNED, a new gay film from Greece at Facets

  • When
    Tuesday, October 29, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    FACETS, 1517 W Fullerton

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  ALIGNED - A NEW FILM by Apollo Bakopoulos STREAMING OCT 29

  The Queer Expression Film Fest has proudly brought the Chicago premiere of many outstanding queer films, including Eismayer, The Summer with Carmen, Horseplay, Sebastian, and many more. We are committed to showcasing diverse stories that resonate with the LGBTQ+ community.

  We are thrilled to announce the screening of Aligned,  a remarkable new film written and directed by Apollo Bakopoulos, on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:00 PM at Facets, 1517 W  Fullerton.

  In Aligned,  two men from different worlds — one in Athens, the other in New York —  discover that their connection transcends what they learn through their  professional dance training.  Though they share a cultural heritage,  their lives are starkly different.

  Alex's  voyage from New York to Greece for a scholarship mirrors his feelings  toward Aeneas—both foreign and familiar, comforting yet isolating. It’s a  story of belonging, identity, and the unexpected ways we find  connection.

  Join us for this exciting premiere, followed by a special talk-back with Apollo Bakopoulos. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the filmmaker  and delve deeper into the world of Aligned.

  Written & Directed by Apollo Bakopoulos.

  Starring Dimitris Fritzelas, Panos Malakos, Mantalena Papadatou, Anna Magou, Theodoris Panas, Yannis Adoniou.

  Order tickets for the film in advance here.
  

  Queer Expression Film Fest is sponsored by Open Space Arts.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

  • When
    Thursday, October 31, 2024
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    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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  The free-to-watch parade, ranked one of the top ten in the US by Fodor’s Travel, has a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants featuring $4,000 in cash prizes.

  Parade Starts at: Halsted & Belmont.
  Parade Ends at: Halsted & Brompton.
  Awards Show & After Party: Parking lot at 3514 N. Halsted.

  The parade will go on, rain or snow.

  Please register and also contact Joey for information on where to meet up and any other questions.

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• PIZZA AND POLITICS, General Election Edition

  • When
    Sunday, November 03, 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    1411 W Wilson

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  It will be down to the wire, but we can gather the Sunday night before the election to talk thru what might be happening!

  Male sure you register so we know how many to expect.

  Please chip in $10 for pizza - which will be a choice of sausage, mushroom, or cheese. Pop is provided. BYOB if you need something stronger!
  

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• Dinner at Roscoe's

  • When
    Tuesday, November 05, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Roscoe's Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted, Chicago IL

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  Roscoe's is a great place to get a quick dinner on a weeknight. Smashburgers are $5 on Tuesdays!

  After dinner, most of us will walk across the street for OUTspoken at Sidetrack. Of course, you are welcome to join us for dinner at Roscoe's whether or not you plan to attend OUTspoken afterward.

  Please register if you plan to join us for dinner and register separately for OUTspoken if you plan to attend that as well.  Please also contact Stephen to let him know whether you would like to attend dinner at Roscoe's, OUTspoken at Sidetrack, or both.

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• OUTspoken at Sidetrack

  • When
    Tuesday, November 05, 2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Sidetrack Video Bar, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago IL

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  On the first Tuesday of each month, Sidetrack Video Bar hosts OUTspoken, an LGBTQ+ storytelling event. OUTspoken consistently features entertaining and thought-provoking stories, all of which have some gay connection.
  

  Some of us usually meet at Roscoe's Tavern at 3356 N. Halsted for dinner at 5:30 p.m. before crossing the street to Sidetrack at around 6:30–6:45 p.m.

  Please register online and also contact Stephen to let him know whether you would like to attend dinner at Roscoe's, OUTspoken at Sidetrack, or both.

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• [Melodramas of the Midwest] at Center on Halsted

  • When
    Thursday, November 07, 2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Center on Halsted

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  She's BACK!

  Drag queen and musicologist Dr. Lady J returns after her triumphant Lyric appearances last season to engage in conversations around drag, gender, and opera for Melodramas of the Midwest: A History of Drag Performance in Midwestern America at the Center on Halsted.

  Dr. Lady J will be joined by fellow music scholar and drag performer Dr. Sadie Hochman-Ruiz. Together, they’ll explore the intersections of drag and opera, while highlighting Chicago’s often overlooked influence in the drag scene.

  Before and after the discussion, enjoy a curated display of LGBTQIA+ artifacts from the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, with a representative available to answer questions.

  Secure your $10 spot for this unforgettable event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a light reception to follow. Space is limited!

  
  

  
  

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• MERCY KILLING, a new comedy from OSA

  • When
    Sunday, November 10, 2024
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    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    1411 W Wilson

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  Get Ready for Dark Comedy with a Twist!

  Mercy Killing by Alandra Hileman, follows Mercy, a coffee shop barista with a secret: she’s also a serial killer. The only person in on her secret? Thana, the Grim Reaper, who’s also Mercy’s sort-of-girlfriend. Their relationship gets even more complicated when Mercy starts flirting with Angie, a true crime podcaster suspicious there’s a serial killer on the loose. Add Thana’s jealous ex, Harmon (also a Grim Reaper), and you’ve got a hilariously dark love triangle with life-and-death stakes!

  
  

  Chicago’s own Greta Zandstra, a director known for her creative storytelling, is leading the production, featuring a talented cast:

  • Stephanie Fongheiser as Mercy
  • Madeline Ackerlund as Thana
  • Lydia Hanman as Angie
  • Artem Kreimer as Harmon

  OSA's 20-seat theater guarantees an up-close experience with immersive storytelling that pulls you right into the action.
  

  
  

  The show runs 75 minutes without intermission. 

  Enjoy a talk back with the cast and crew after the show, then head over to Ann Sather for dinner at the Open Social.

  Tickets:

  • Students/Seniors: $20

  Purchase tickets directly from Open Space Arts here. 
  

  
  

  Open Space Arts is committed to breaking down barriers and building understanding through creativity. 

  
  

  
  

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• Open Social FRIENDSGIVING CABARET!

  • When
    Sunday, November 10, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    909 W Belmont
  • Spaces left
    59

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  We are excited to announce that CPT member Kevin Wood is hard at work, crafting an extraordinary lineup of talented club members that will undoubtedly make this event a memorable one.

  Get ready to be amazed by the incredible skills and talents that our club has to offer!

  Get ready to be entertained, inspired, and to come together as a community to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our club members.

  Keep an eye out for updates, and mark your calendars for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration. Let's come together to applaud the dedication and creativity of our members and make this event a resounding success!

  
  

  More information coming your way shortly. Get ready to be dazzled!

  Doors will be unlocked at 5:30, and pre-dinner program starts at 6:10. Buffet dinner is served at 6:30. Entertainment starts at 7:00.

  The event is $25 for members, and $30 for guests.

  Please register by November 8 so we can give Ann Sather an accurate guest count to avoid food wastage.

  If you will be using a mobility device such as a walker or wheelchair, kindly indicate it on your reservation form, and we will ensure a seat near the stage is reserved for you. In case you have difficulty hearing or seeing, we can accommodate you by providing a seat in close proximity to the stage or near the amp located at the rear of the room.

  Pay for your tickets immediately with a credit card on this site with no additional credit card fees.

  Payments at the door can only be made with cash or check. Please bring exact change if possible.
  

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• Dessert at First Slice Andersonville

  • When
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    First Slice Andersonville, 5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago IL

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  Now that fall has arrived, our craving for ice cream has subsided, so we're heading to First Slice Andersonville for a comforting slice of pie.  Please be on time, as First Slice closes at 8:00 p.m.

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• Neighborhood Dining at Portillo's

  • When
    Thursday, November 14, 2024
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Portillo's, 3343 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL

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  Join us at Portillo's, 3343 W. Addison St., at the corner of Addison and Kimball. Portillo's offers various Italian dishes, sandwiches, ribs, burgers, salads, fish, chicken, etc. You can expect to spend $10–$15 plus tax and tip. Orders are filled individually, so you will have your own check, and there will be no need to split the bill. You can reach Portillo's via the #152 Addison bus to Kimball. There is a free parking lot around back. Register online for this event or contact Ron to let him know that you are coming.

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• Relic Tour and Lunch

  • When
    Saturday, November 16, 2024
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    8523 Georgiana Ave, Morton Grove, IL

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  The Shrine of All Saints is housed in St. Martha of Bethany Church in Morton Grove, which was founded in 1919.

  Please note that we need 20 people to sign up and confirm the caterer. Signup must be completed by October 27. If 20 people do not sign up, your fee will be refunded.
  

  On November 1, 2015, the Shrine was declared a diocesan shrine by Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and since July 1, 2022, St. Martha of Bethany has been a part of All Saints Parish.

  The Shrine of All Saints currently contains the relics of more than 3000 different saints, making it the second largest collection of such relics in America after St. Anthony’s Shrine in Pittsburgh.

  
  

  We will begin our tour at 11 a.m. in the Small Church viewing the stunning, modern stained glass windows.  A catered lunch will be served and then we will have a private tour led by Father Dennis O'Neill, the driving force behind this amazing collection. Saints, whose stories are of particular interest to PrimeTimers, will be featured. The group is invited to remain after the tour to attend the 4 p.m. Mass.  

  Pre-paid tickets are $20 and can be paid on line.A portion of your ticket price will be donated to the Shrine. Additional donations will be accepted on the day of the tour. 

  
  

  Ample street and off-street parking is available.  Questions?  Contact the tour organized Kevin Wood at kwwaria@yahoo.com

  Learn more here:
  Shrine of All Saints at St. Martha Church Home

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• Gay Men's Book Group at Center on Halsted: [Hi, Honey, I'm Homo!]

  • When
    Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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  Gay Men's Book Group-Chicago is a free, open monthly book discussion group welcoming male-identified individuals of all ages who are interested in reading and discussing gay-related literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Books to be discussed are selected by the group and posted on their Facebook page and via their newsletter email.

  November's selection is Hi, Honey, I'm Homo!: Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture by Matt Baume. For decades, amidst the bright lights, studio-audience laughs, and absurdly large apartment sets, the real-life story of American LGBTQ+ liberation unfolded in plain sight in front of millions of viewers, most of whom were laughing too hard to mind. Matt Baume chronicles our lives playing out on the small screen in this most engrossing and entertaining tome.

  Join us at the Center on Halsted (2nd floor) for a freewheeling discussion of this delightful book.

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• Lunch at Wood

  • When
    Saturday, November 23, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood, 3335 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

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  Join us at Wood for our November lunch. On the lunch menu, soups and salads begin at $17. Burgers are $23 and are cooked to order. Other lunch items start at $23.

  Wood is just a few doors south of Sidetrack and can be reached by taking the #8 bus to the Halsted/Roscoe's stop. There is limited on‑street parking.

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• Sunday at BIG CHICKS!

  • When
    Sunday, November 24, 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

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  We return to Big Chicks, a favorite haunt, for another evening of food, drink, and camaraderie.

  When you enter, check out the room to the left where we gather!

  Food and drink available. Order at the bar. Cash only!

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• Thanksgiving Lunch at PAULINE'S!

  • When
    Thursday, November 28, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    1754 West Balmoral Avenue

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  Join the CPT Family for our second annual Classic Lunch at Pauline's Diner!

  Step back in time and enjoy a hearty, old-fashioned lunch with us at the beloved Pauline's Diner.

  No need to fuss over choices—just like last year, everyone will be served a generous plate filled with turkey, ham, potatoes, and a delicious dessert!

  Pauline’s has been serving up comfort food for decades, and this year’s lunch promises to be no different. Whether you’re craving turkey with all the trimmings, including gravy, stuffing, and pie, you won't want to miss it!

  See you there for a timeless meal! I believe last year's cost was $30 per person, but we will confirm that as the date approaches.

  
  

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• Santa Speedo Run

  • When
    Saturday, December 07, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted, Chicago IL

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  Santa Speedo Run!

  Each year since 2011, hundreds of participants have spent a December afternoon running through the heart of East Lakeview in Chicago, clad in nothing more than Santa hats, speedos and other holiday attire.

  Why?

  Because it’s great fun and raises funds for a great cause, Center on Halsted. The Center is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of LGBTQ people across Chicagoland.

  The Santa Speedo Run promises fun for all! You can race through East Lakeview clad in nothing but your skivvies and a smile, or you can watch the spectacle while dressed sensibly for December in Chicago.

  
  

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• CHRISTMAS DINNER at Andie's

  • When
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Andies Restaurant, 5253 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

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  Join us for Christmas dinner midday at Andie's, one of our favorite haunts. 

  Please register by Christmas Eve so that we can tell Andie's how many PrimeTimers to expect.

  Andie's description of its cuisine is most tantalizing:

  Fresh and healthy ingredients go into every plate. Mediterranean dishes are some of the most flavorful, fresh, and varied cuisines in the culinary canon and one of the healthiest eating styles. Our hearty pasta dishes, sauces, and dips are all homemade and change with the seasons. We cook locally and seasonally and source our produce locally when available.

  Please refer to the menu to familiarize yourself with Andie's Mediterranean cuisine and prices. The 22 Clark Bus is a great public transportation option.

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