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• Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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  • End
    Wednesday, July 03, 2024
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  • Schedule
    8 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.

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• Neighborhood Dining at The Bagel

  • When
    Thursday, May 16, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Bagel, 3107 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

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  We are long overdue to return to this venue that has served us so well.  This classic deli offers sandwiches, salads, great soups, and dinners.  You can expect to spend $10–$15 plus tax and tip.

  You can reach The Bagel by taking the #36 bus to Broadway and Barry. There is parking on site.

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

  "When I walk in and see a sausage hanging behind the counter, I know it's gonna be a good day."
    — Customer testimonial
  

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• May Open Social

  • When
    Sunday, May 19, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Ann Sather, 909 W. Belmont

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  The Open Social is delayed this month because Ann Sather is closed on Mothers Day. But we look forward to seeing you on May 19. After dinner, hope you will share a brief story about a Moment With Mom that you will always remember.

  

  After dinner, Kevin Wood and Leni Lunderman will perform some rollicking excerpts from their cabaret show!
  

  Doors will be unlocked at 5:30, the program starts at 6, and dinner will be served at 6:30.
  

  The event is $25 for members and their guests. $30 for nonmembers.

  Register by May 16 so that Ann Sather will know how many of us to expect.

  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. Select the GREEN TICKET option when ordering tickets.
  

  Payments at the door are made with cash. Please bring exact change if possible. Select the RED TICKET option when ordering tickets.
  

  
  

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• GODS AND MONSTERS at Theater Wit

  • When
    Thursday, May 23, 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1229 W Belmont
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Gods and Monsters

  Adapted and Written for the Stage by Thomas Mullen
  Directed by Paul Oakley Stovall

  Frame of Reference Productions

  Visiting Company

  Former Hollywood film director best known for Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and Show Boat, James Whale is now retired and slowly facing dementia. His caring housekeeper quietly disapproves of Whale's faceless, nameless parade of young gay lovers, but when the director takes an interest in new gardener and former Marine, it seems to be for something more than his usual casual conquest. If you'd like to arrange dinner before the play, please contact Bob Cohn. Content warning: nudity. 

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  Use the code FRANKENSTEIN to get ticket for $10!
  

  
  

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• $5 SENIOR LUNCH at Third Space

  • When
    Friday, May 24, 2024
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    716 West Addison St.

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  The Lunch Bunch is one of the longest-running programs serving seniors ages 60+ in Lakeview.

  It features a healthy, affordable meal consisting of a fresh salad, an entrée, two sides, and a delicious dessert.

  $5 suggested donation. Pay at door as you enter.
  

  Enjoy friendship along with your hearty meal!

  DOORS OPEN AT 11 AM and lunch is served at 11:30.
  

  
  

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• Sunday at BIG CHICKS!

  • When
    Sunday, May 26, 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

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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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• PINE CONE - new Indian film at FACETS from Open Space Arts

  • When
    Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Facets, 1517 W Fullerton, Chicago

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  ‘Pine Cone’ is a semi-autobiographical film that narrates the story of an out-and-proud filmmaker Sid Mehra falling in love for the first time and over two decades becoming cynical about love.

  The backdrop of the story is the changing landscape of queer rights in India: the year 1999, when the first gay pride took place in Kolkata; 2009, when the Delhi High Court decriminalized homosexuality (a ruling overturned in 2012); and finally in 2019 when homosexuality had again been decriminalized by the Supreme Court of India.

  Honarable Mention - Best Feature
  International South Asian Film Festival Canada (ISAFF) - Canada
  

  World Premiere & Winner of Rainbow Warrior Award for Director Onir
  The KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - India
  

  Winner Rainbow Stories Award & Australian Premiere
  Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne - Australia
  

  Trailblazing Award For Film Maker Onir & Bhutan Premiere Samabhav Travelling International film Festival Thimphu - Bhutan

  
  

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• 47TH Ward Free Senior Lunch

  • When
    Friday, May 31, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    4521 N Lincoln

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  47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin invites senors to a free MAYFEST SENIOR LUNCH!

  You must call 773 868 4747 to register. They will ask for your address,  and when I asked if only people in the ward could attend, the staff said those in the ward 'or nearby' can attend.

  When I went last year, we got one drink and a mini bratwurst with potato salad and it was a lovely time.
  

  
  

  
  

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• LUNCH at Waterfront Cafe

  • When
    Saturday, June 01, 2024
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    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    6219 N Sheridan

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  ENJOY EARLY LUNCH at WATERFRONT CAFE!

  Waterfront Café is a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Berger Park & Cultural Center. We offer a variety of summer salads, sausages and seafood rolls, along with beer, wine, and tropical beverages. Enjoy the cool summer breezes on our lakefront garden patio, surrounded by stunning lake and city skyline views.

  When you arrive: Menu Boards are posted outside. Please proceed inside the facility to order, utilizing our social distancing queue. After contactless orders & payments are processed you many proceed directly to our lakefront patio unreserved seating. Once your items are ready, our service team will deliver them directly to your chosen table.

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• POOR PEOPLE, THE PARODY MUSICAL at Handbag

  • When
    Sunday, June 02, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Chopin Theater, 1543 W Division

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  POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical is an insane homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate (Annie, Oliver!, Les Miz, Sweeney Todd... you get the gist).

  It’s 1979 in dangerous, smoky, glorious New York City. Our story’s red-headed protagonist Li’l Orphan Arnie is fleeing from the guardianship of a sex-starved, meth-cooking madwoman. Out on the streets, they befriend a slinky dancing cat who leads them to a magical manhole, transporting them back in time to Paris, France in 1815. Trading in one poverty-plagued lifestyle for another, Arnie gives up the desire to find their parents and joins forces with a gang of pick-pocketing prostitutes, led by the mysterious Fagin.

  Life becomes even more dire when Mama Moneybags, a corrupt Republican from the future, takes it upon herself to put Fagin’s troupe out of work. Thankfully, there’s a bounty of colorful, destitute characters to help save the day, such as the tuberculosis-ridden Pantene, a feral Beggar Woman and Nance, the classic hooker with a heart of gold. 

  Will the sun come out tomorrow? Do you hear the people sing? Will we be changing all of the lyrics to avoid being sued? Yes!

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• Dinner at Roscoe's before OUTspoken

  • When
    Tuesday, June 04, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Roscoe's Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted, Chicago IL

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  We will meet at Roscoe's Tavern for a quick dinner before heading across the street to OUTspoken at Sidetrack.  Please register if you plan to join us for dinner and register separately for OUTspoken if you plan to attend that as well.

  
  

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• OUTspoken at Sidetrack

  • When
    Tuesday, June 04, 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 Bob to let him know whether you would like to attend dinner at Roscoe's, OUTspoken at Sidetrack, or both.

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• LAVENDER MEN at About Face Theater

  • When
    Thursday, June 06, 2024
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    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Den Theater, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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  Lavender Men is an embrace to every queer, fat person of color who has been ignored, neglected, or erased for unapologetically being themselves.

  Written by Roger Q. Mason, directed by Lucky Stiff

  Taffeta is a fat, multi-racial femme with a unique form of queer magic: she can conjure dead historical figures. In this energetic and surreal play, Taffeta invites audiences along as she summons none other than President Abraham Lincoln and his handsome young law clerk Elmer Ellsworth to her stage. Playing every other character in Abe and Elmer’s gay narrative, Taffeta uses this fantasia to confront issues of visibility, race, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. But is any of this historically accurate? Sit down, honey, that’s not what we’re here for. "Lavender Men" is an embrace to every queer, fat person of color who has been ignored, neglected, or erased for unapologetically being themselves.

  The full price of a ticket is $35. If you're able to support us at that level, we greatly appreciate it. If a $25, $15, or $5 ticket is right for you, please take advantage of that price. We want you in the audience! Please note, there are limited quantities available at each level.

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• Save the Date - OPEN SOCIAL

  • When
    Sunday, June 09, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Ann Sather, 909 W Belmont

  Mark your calendars and save the date!

  Tickets will go on sale after the May social!
  

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    Monday, June 10, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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  Every current member is welcome to join the Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/8251754745.

  Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.
  

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• Broadway in your Backyard

  • When
    Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL

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  Porchlight Music Theatre presents Broadway in your Backyard, an hour-long concert featuring songs from Funny Girl, Guys and Dolls, Mary Poppins, Grease, RENT, Hairspray, Aladdin and others.

  Be sure to bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic dinner, non-alcoholic beverage, and anything else you may need to settle in comfortably for this musical treat.

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• Jazzin' at the Shedd

  • When
    Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Shedd Aquarium

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  Live jazz revels at Shedd Aquarium! The popular midweek Jazzin’ at the Shedd series showcases a festival-worthy lineup of Chicago's top jazz ensembles. 
  

  As the sun goes down and the music heats up, relax with a drink, take in our unbeatable city view or stroll the aquarium and experience the unbelievable animals that live here. Plus, take in fantastic fireworks from across the glimmering lake.

  Mario Abney & the Abney Effect (June 12)

  Mario Abney is a jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader from New Orleans. He has been a guest artist to both George Benson and Cyril Neville at the New Orleans Jazz Festival and has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Wynton Marsalis, Donald Harrison and Nicholas Payton. But he developed his chops in his hometown, Chicago, at Fred Anderson's legendary Velvet Lounge. Mario’s talents have been compared to the genius of Miles Davis and the leadership and insight of Art Blakely.

  Tickets are $20 and we will share that link for you to purchase.
  

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• Lunch at Savanna Restaurant Lakeview

  • When
    Thursday, June 13, 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Savanna Restaurant, 3334 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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  Located in Lakeview on Halsted, Savanna Restaurant brings a twist to breakfast. Established in 2016 by the Calderón brothers from Ecuador, Savanna blends Latin flavors with traditional American breakfast, lunch, and brunch.

  Savanna is located at 3334 North Halsted at the corner of North Halsted and West Buckingham Place. It is in the same space that was occupied by Nookies Tree in Boystown, across the street from Sidetrack. Lunch items start at $15.00. Savanna can be reached by the #8 Halsted bus. There is limited on street parking.
  

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• STEAMWORKS THE MUSICAL at Annoyance Theater

  • When
    Saturday, June 15, 2024
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    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Annoyance, 851 W Belmont
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  The popular Annoyance Theatre comedy Steamworks: The Musical is coming back -- with fun new songs and some outrageous new characters!

  This singing and dancing extravaganza tells the hilarious story of a wide-eyed young man who moves to the Windy City seeking love ... and instead stumbles into a legendary bathhouse, where his mind is blown by the colorful cast of characters who hang out there. Will he meet the man of his dreams? Or will all his hunky hopes disappear in a puff of bathhouse steam? Find out in in this fun-filled revival of Steamworks: The Musical at The Annoyance Theatre & Bar.

  Tickets are $20 and are NOW ON SALE HERE!

  
  

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• Martinis That Matter, a CPT Benefit at Marty's Martini Bar

  • When
    Sunday, June 16, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Marty's Martini Bar, 1511 W Balmoral Ave

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  Mark your calendar! Last year's Martinis that Matter at Marty's Martini Bar was such a sensation that we are repeating it in 2024.

  This is a free event, but we hope you'll spend a few dollars on a martini, soda, or water – whatever fits your style. CPT receives a percentage of the sales. The bar is famous for its fabulous martinis that come in dozens of flavors.

  Relax and enjoy the sun. You don't have to write a check or sell tickets. Simply enjoy Marty's wonderful patio with your friends, and CPT will get a cut of the bar sales from 2 PM to 5 PM. Bring your friends and make new friends while enjoying cocktails, water, or a soft drink!

  
  

  About Martinis That Matter

  Martinis That Matter is a community giving back program by Marty's Martini Bar that started in 2011. It was born with the desire to give back to community groups, charities, and organizations. Marty's Martini Bar recognizes that groups need a way to reach out to the community and to build and nurture relationships that will help them fund their mission. Through this program, Marty's donates the bar on Sunday afternoons from 2 PM - 5 PM to not-for-profits, arts, and community organizations. Profits from sales go to the organization. Have a cocktail, and you help an organization.

  By providing the venue and staff to host a fundraising event, we jumpstart your ability to raise funds in a fun environment that encourages philanthropy. It's easier to invite someone to enjoy a cocktail than to come and write a check, and at Martinis That Matter, your guests will be happy! 

  Alas, no pets are allowed in Marty's bar or on the patio.

  
  CPT members selflessly imbibed in June of 2023 for the greater good.

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• Pride Night at Wrigley SOLD OUT

  • When
    Monday, June 17, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Wrigley Field
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Join the Cubs us in honoring Pride Month and celebrating our local LGBTQ+ community on Monday, June 17 at 7:05.  

  TICKETS HAVE ALREADY BEEN ORDERED FROM  THE CUBS. IF YOU BOUGHT ONE, FURTHER DIRECTIONS WILL FOLLOW.
  

  The Pride Day Special Ticket Offer includes a ticket to the Cubs-Pirates game at Wrigley Field and a special-edition Cubs jersey. Show your Pride with us! Shirts will be picked up the night if the game, and are only sized M, L, XL, XXL. You need not give the size of a shirt needed when you pay for your ticket. Shirts are picked up before the game, first come first served.
  

  Your ticket will be downloaded onto your smart phone thru the MLB app. If you don't have a smart phone, someone who does will need to pick up your ticket.
  

  A portion of the proceeds from each Pride Day ticket will go to Cubs Charities to support LGBTQ+ community partners.

  CPT will need to prepay for tickets to get the group discount, so your payment will reimburse the club. For your records your payment will be to CPT, not the Cubs.

  We will be on the lower level, back under the second deck, so there might be some obscured views.  Tickets including taxes and fees are $58.24 and we need to purchase at least 15 to get this price. 

  Please order your seats this week, and CPT will then buy the tickets at the group rate.
  

  
  

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• Neighborhood Dining TBA!

  • When
    Thursday, June 20, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  Save the date!  Who knows where Ron Dickson will choose for Neighborhood Dining!
  

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• Long Grove Strawberry Fest

  • When
    Saturday, June 22, 2024
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Long Grove, IL

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  The annual Strawberry Festival, a decades old tradition in downtown Long Grove, is about a 75 minute drive from the north side.
  

  Attendees of all ages can expect three days of strawberry-infused foods and drinks, live music, and family entertainment.
  
  Like usual, the almighty strawberry is the star attraction at Strawberry Fest. Some of the area's most popular restaurants, chefs, and vendors will pop-up shop to serve unique strawberry-centric cuisine.

  Featured items usually include things like strawberry BBQ sauces, deep fried strawberries on a stick, chocolate strawberry popcorn, strawberry kabobs, strawberry jams, strawberry fudge, funnel cakes with strawberries, strawberry smoothies, strawberry blintz, strawberry banana Nutella crepes, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry donuts, strawberry shakes, strawberry ice cream, chocolate strawberry sundaes, and much more. A wide variety of non-strawberry-centric vendors will also be on-hand also dishing out other summertime delights. 

  If you need a ride, please let us know so we can set up ride shares.

  There is a small entry fee, about $5, to enter.
  

  
  

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• Sunday at BIG CHICKS!

  • When
    Sunday, June 23, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    5024 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

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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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• SEBASTIAN, a new film from Open Space Arts at Facets

  • When
    Wednesday, June 26, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    1517 W Fullerotn
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Join us for the final Open Space Arts film nights at Facets for a sneak preview of the sensational new film that took Sundance by storm.

  "Sebastian" is the latest creation from Finnish writer/director Mikko Måkelå, fresh off its premiere at Sundance where it's been nominated for the Grand Jury Prize World Cinema – Dramatic. Måkelå seamlessly blends stunning cinematography, a compelling soundtrack, and outstanding casting to deliver a modern, judgment-free narrative on the world of sex work.

  Lead actors Mollica and Hyde shine, with Mollica's portrayal of Max's character development particularly noteworthy as he embarks on a new chapter. The film authentically captures contemporary London life, portraying the cut-throat publishing world and Max's struggle for narrative control amidst more powerful yet less informed individuals.

  "Sebastian" fearlessly presents sex work as a legitimate career choice, without judgment, offering a bold and stylish perspective on queer London life.

  Don't miss this chance to experience "Sebastian" before its official release. See you at Facets!

  See the trailer on our RECOMMENDATIONS page. 

  
  

  
  

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• BEN PLATT at Ravinia

  • When
    Friday, June 28, 2024
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Ravinia

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  ENJOY BROADWAY AND FILM STAR BEN PLATT AT RAVINIA!

  Ben Platt is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He  began his acting career in musical theater as a child and appeared in productions of The Sound of Music (2006) and The Book of Mormon (2012–2015), rising to prominence for originating the title role in Broadway coming-of-age musical Dear Evan Hansen (2015–2017). His performance in the latter earned him multiple accolades, including the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, the youngest solo recipient of the award at the time, in addition to a Daytime Emmy, and Grammy Award.

  Platt reprised the role of Evan Hansen in the 2021 film adaptation of the musical, produced by his father. He then played Leo Frank in the 2022 New York City Center Gala production of Parade, which transferred to Broadway in 2023 and earned him another nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

  Platt's film credits include the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017), Ricki and the Flash (2015), Run This Town (2019), and Theater Camp (2023), the latter of which he also co-wrote. Since 2019, he has starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series The Politician, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

  In 2017, Platt was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

  Ravinia's lovely gardens open at 4:30 and lawn seats are $49. Pavilion seating is much higher, but get your tickets from Ravinia after April 24. Their site says the price goes up the week before the event.

  https://ravinia.org/

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• CPT in the 2024 Pride Parade!

  • Start
    Sunday, June 30, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Monday, July 01, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Montrose and Sheridan

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  CPT IS BACK IN THE PRIDE PARADE!

  There are still many details to work out, but we are excited to have an entry in the 2024 parade. 

  We have rented a trolley that seats 34, and you can sign up for those seats after June 1. We also can have many walkers on the parade route who can be flag bearers, or carry our vintage banner, or serve as monitors.

  We are asking people to to pay $10 to participate as a walker or rider.  If you would like to make an additional donation to help defray the costs, you can do that here.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Dinner at Roscoe's before OUTspoken

  • When
    Tuesday, July 02, 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Roscoe's Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted, Chicago IL

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  We will meet at Roscoe's Tavern for a quick dinner before heading across the street to OUTspoken at Sidetrack.  Please register if you plan to join us for dinner and register separately for OUTspoken if you plan to attend that as well.

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• OUTspoken at Sidetrack

  • When
    Tuesday, July 02, 2024
  •  
    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 Bob to let him know whether you would like to attend dinner at Roscoe's, OUTspoken at Sidetrack, or both.

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• CPT Summer Picnic SAVE THE DATE

  • When
    Saturday, July 06, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    914 Oakwood Avenue, Wilmette, IL (in the backyard)
  • Spaces left
    40

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Enjoy a great CPT tradition - a backyard party at the home of Russ Bond in Wilmette. This event has not yet gone on sale, as details are being worked out.
  

  More details and tickets will be available starting May 25.  But save the date!
  

  Free parking on local streets. Both Purple Line and Metra Union Pacific stops are nearby. 

  During CPT events, we may be taking photographs. Those images may be used in our social media, newsletter, and website. Please let us know if you choose not to be in our photos.
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    Monday, July 08, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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  Every current member is welcome to join the Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/8251754745.

  Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.
  

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• Tour OUR LADY OF SORROWS Basilica

  • When
    Friday, July 12, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Location
    3121 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL 60612-2729

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  Join us for a special private tour of Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, led by Fr. Frank Falco.  Please note this tour can only be confirmed if we have a group of 12 or more CPT members attending.

  Our Lady of Sorrows in Garfield Park is one of three Chicago churches to be named a basilica by the pope. (The other two are St. Hyacinth Basilica near Logan Square and Queen of All Saints Basilica in Sauganash). 

  
  

  In the  Catholic Church, “basilica” can be more than just an architectural term; it is a title of honor given to certain buildings with historical, artistic, or religious significance.

  Our Lady of Sorrows church was founded in 1874, and the current renaissance revival building was dedicated in 1902. The basilica has a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and the nave contains ornate gold-leaf panels.

  Pope Pius XII named Our Lady of Sorrows a basilica in 1956. It is also the location for the National Shrine of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of people with cancer.

  Once you have registered and we have the number of people needed to confirm the tour, we will follow up with instructions on where and when to meet.

  We have a lunch scheduled down the street shortly thereafter.
  

  
  

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• Brunch at INSPIRATION KITCHENS!

  • When
    Friday, July 12, 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    3504 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60624

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  Dine Well. Do Good.

  Inspiration Kitchens is a social enterprise restaurant located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, with proceeds going to support Inspiration Corporation's job training program for individuals ready to launch themselves in a new career.

  Our restaurant is a training kitchen and students from our food service training program play an integral role in preparing your meals. 

  Take a look at their brunch menu here.

  
  

   

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• Save the Date - OPEN SOCIAL

  • When
    Sunday, July 14, 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Ann Sather, 909 W Belmont

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Mark your calendars and save the date!

  Tickets will go on sale after the June social!
  

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• PIZZA AND POLITICS, Conventions!

  • When
    Monday, July 29, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    1411 W Wilson

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  We are back in an election year, and have made it through the primaries and the Republican convention.

  The Democrats will be descending on Chicago soon. What will happen?

  All points of view are welcome for this courteous discussion of our complicated world.

  Chip in $10 for Gigio's Pizza, an Uptown favorite. Gigio's comes with RC, Sprite, and Diet Color. Water is available. Please bring your choice of beverage, sweets.
  

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• Save the Date - OPEN SOCIAL

  • When
    Sunday, August 11, 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Ann Sather, 909 W Belmont

  Registration is closed

  
  

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  Tickets will go on sale after the July social!
  

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• Michigan Mishigas!

  • Start
    Friday, August 23, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    Monday, August 26, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    The Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI

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  Michigan Mishigas!
  at The Dunes Resort, Douglas, Michigan

  Check-in: Friday, August 23
  Check-out: Monday, August 26

  Join us for a long weekend of mishigas (tomfoolery or silliness) at The Dunes Resort, the largest LGBTQIA+ resort in the Midwest.  The resort offers an on-site bar, nightclub, pool, deck, and patio, while the Douglas/Saugatuck area is renowned for its restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, etc. Best of all, it's just a 2½-hour drive from ChicagoLand!

  Be sure to register for this event after you make your reservation online.  Rooms are $269 per night, and please note that there is a three-night minimum.  Rooms in the Standard Building have two full-sized beds, ideal for doubling up with a friend.  Rooms in the King Building have one king-sized bed, ideal for a couple or a someone who simply needs his space.  If you prefer a ground-floor room, be sure to say so in the "Notes" section of the reservation form, and it would be helpful to contact the resort as well.  If you want to get creative, you may want to reserve one of the cottages.

  Highlights of the weekend will include The Perfect Ten Men dancing on the bar-top on Friday night (so bring lots of dollar bills.)  After the Tea Dance on Sunday afternoon, retire to your comfortable room before returning to ChicagoLand on Monday morning.

  So... Come along, and bring your juke box money!  Any questions at all, please contact Mark.

  
  

  The theme for the weekend will be "The End of Summer Blues," so be sure to pack something bold and blue to wear.

  The following activities are scheduled throughout the weekend at The Dunes:

  
  

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• THE FULL MONTY play and lunch at Paramount

  • When
    Wednesday, September 11, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    23 East Galena Boulevard Aurora, IL 60506

  
  

  Save the date for one of the funniest musicals from the Broadway cannon!

  Show time is 1:30 but tickets include a buffet lunch across the street!

  Ticket details will be forthcoming.

  Check the Metra schedule for train service to Aurora.
  

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• CPT End of Summer Picnic!

  • When
    Saturday, September 14, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave (at Western)

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  Join the CPT Community for an energetic end-of-summer picnic at Welles Park, nestled just west of the iconic Gazebo.

  We'll gather in the northwest corner of the park, adjacent to the beloved Gazebo and south of the playground area. For those traveling by public transport, the Western stop on the Brown Line is your best bet.

  Pack everything you need for a delightful afternoon and feel free to bring a little extra to share with fellow picnickers. Whether you prefer lounging on blankets or need a table and chairs, come prepared to relax and indulge. Restrooms are conveniently located in the field house on the park's north side.

  Calling all sports enthusiasts! Don't forget to bring your favorite outdoor games like jarts and volleyballs. And who's up for some classic three-legged races?

  Let's bid farewell to summer in style!

  
  

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• PIZZA AND POLITICS, General Election Edition

  • When
    Monday, October 21, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    1411 W Wilson

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  We are back in an election year, and have made it through the primaries and the conventions.

  The election is November 5, so this is our last chance for conversation about our how it has all gone down.
  

  All points of view are welcome for this courteous discussion of our complicated world.

  Chip in $10 for Gigio's Pizza, an Uptown favorite. Gigio's comes with RC, Sprite, and Diet Color. Water is available. Please bring your choice of beverage, sweets.
  

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