WELCOME TO PRIDE FEST
PRIDE FEST 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE
The Northalsted Business Alliance (NBA), sponsor of Pride Fest, and BOI Magazine (publisher of this guide) extend a warm welcome to everyone, including our out-oftown guests to Chicago’s 10th annual Pride Fest!
3700 N. Halsted St. #2S Chicago, IL 60613
We can’t believe this is the beginning of the Fest’s second decade. Each year it gets bigger and better than the last! Pride Fest is a true annual celebration of GLBT pride and accomplishments. It’s one of several events taking place throughout this fabulous month and festive Pride Weekend. In addition to another fantastic and nonstop entertainment lineup, we’d like to ask that you give year-round support to our friends. This includes the Pride Fest vendors, sponsors and advertisers, as well as NBA’s member businesses. This program guide includes information and activities about other Pride-related events around the city. Since Pride Fest debuted a decade ago, the GLBT community has, to quote that saying, “We’ve come a long way baby!” Finally, we’d like to thank you for your gate donation. Not only does it help underwrite the entertainment and other activities at this great festival, but it also helps support the year-round efforts of the NBA to continue to improve this wonderful community. Its invaluable programs and initiatives help make the neighborhood a vibrant, welcoming and hospitable environment for both residents and visitors. Cheers to non-stop fun the entire weekend! boi
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WELCOME ABOUT PRIDE FEST NORTHALSTED BUSINESS ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE PRIDE FEST ENTERTAINMENT Legacy Project PRIDE FEST SPONSORS PRIDE FEST STREET MAP PRIDE FEST VENDORS 2012 PRIDE PARADE PRIDE EVENTS DINING OUT IN CHICAGO CHICAGO SPOTLIGHT: Wendy Jo Carlton in the know, on the go! bars and clubs directory
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information Dates: Friday, June 22nd & Saturday, June 23rd Location: Halsted & Waveland Friday Hours: 4:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Hours:11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Donation: $7, Benefits: Northalsted Business Alliance
Hosted by (and benefiting) the Northalsted Business Alliance, the same group behind the wildly popular Northalsted Market Days®, this equally crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian celebration of community pride showcases an eclectic lineup of arts and crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages with one dedicated to some of Chicago’s fine performers in the gay community.
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How To Get To Pride Fest Pride Fest is located on Halsted Street, between Addison & Grace. Limited street parking is available on surrounding streets. Public transportation is encouraged as the best way to get to the festival. The CTA Red Line “L” (Belmont, Addison stops) or Brown Line “L” (Belmont) are conveniently located just a few blocks from the festival. For routes, directions and connections, call 773.836.7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com. Other websites to check out: www.chicagoevents.com www.northalsted.com www.boimagazine.com
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NORTHALSTED BUSINESS ALLIANCE The Northalsted Business Alliance (NBA) works cooperatively to maintain a diverse, safe and thriving shopping and entertainment district. In 1980, a small group of retailers in a fourblock area along Halsted Street joined forces to promote the street and improve business conditions. Since its inception, the NBA has grown to represent more than 80 businesses along North Halsted Street, from Barry Street to West Irving Park Road. NBA is a major force in the community, championing positive change and growth. NBA’s street beautification program provides regular street and sidewalk cleaning, as well as the maintenance of the seasonal planters. Together with the Chicago Police Department, NBA also administers the Special Service Area #18 Security Rebate Program, which encourages businesses and residents to make their properties safe and secure. Strengthening community is a priority. The NBA has proudly supported The Center on Halsted since its inception and was one of its first major contributors. A focal point for the GLBT community of Chicago, The Center on Halsted (on the corner of Halsted & Waveland) serves the community’s diverse social, recreational, cultural and social service needs. In addition, NBA regularly surveys area residents on our activities and programs to confirm that our efforts are benefiting and appreciated by our local community. NBA hosts two of the city’s most popular events, Pride Fest and Market Days which bring hundreds of thousands of people to the neighborhood as well the Halloween on Halsted Parade. To contact NBA, call 773.883.0500 or for more information, go to www.northalsted.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE It’s all about GLBT pride at Chicago Pride Fest! On June 22-23, this festive two-day event marks the first official party of summer. Hosted by the Northalsted Business Alliance, this crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian celebration of community pride showcases an eclectic lineup of arts and crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages with one dedicated to some of the fine performers in Chicago’s GLBT community. Among the headlining acts this year are; Martha Wash of The Weather Girls, Jo Jo, Frenchie Davis and Guinevere.
Friday, June 22
Saturday, June 23
South Stage 6:00pm - The Personnel 7:30pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade 8:00pm - Sixteen Candles
South Stage 1:30pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade 2:30pm - Chicago Redline 3:00pm - Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus 3:30pm - Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress 6:00pm - Dot Dot Dot 7:30pm - The Chicago Cowboys 8:00pm - Wedding Banned
North Stage 5:00pm - Pride Drag Show: Featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators
7:00pm - JoJo 8:30pm - Drag Show:
Featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators
9:00pm - Inaya Day
Pet Parade with Miss Foozie
Everyone’s welcome to bring their dogs, cats and other animal kingdom friends to this festive procession that starts at NOON (registration at 11:30) on Saturday, June 23, from the north stage area. Grab your dog, cat, snake, bird, or alligator (you get the idea!)… dress it up if you’re so inclined… and come be a part of this fun and festive annual procession! After a short parade route on nearby streets, parade participants and spectators alike can mingle near the stage area where a panel of jurors will honor the best pets and creative costumes with gift certificates from local retailers.
North Stage 12:00pm - Pet Parade with Miss Foozie 1:30pm - Pride Drag Show: Featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators
2:30pm - Thea Austin 3:00pm - Pride Drag Show
Featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators
3:00pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade 4:30pm - Martha Wash 5:30pm - Pride Drag Show
Featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators
6:30pm - Simone Denny 7:00pm - Guinevere 8:00pm - Frenchie Davis 8:30pm - Janice Robinson 9:00pm - Sandy B.
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ENTERTAINERS Thea Austin fits many categories:
internationally acclaimed hit-maker, dynamic stage performer, powerful vocalist, sultry diva, and credited lyricist. As the former lead singer and writer of the dance collective “Snap!”, Thea was catapulted to international stardom with the single “Rhythm Is A Dancer”, one of the most memorable dance tracks of the ‘90s. Thea is the voice behind Soulsearcher’s hits “I Can’t Get Enough” and “Do It To Me Again,” which Thea co-wrote. In 2001, Thea collaborated with Pusaka to record “I’m Addicted/You’re The Worst Thing For Me”. Written by Thea, Chris Cox, and DJ Irene, it was heralded as the anthem for the summer of 2001. The track garnered major radio play and has been featured on the hit TV shows “Sex And The City”, “Queer As Folk” and “Punks”. In November 2003, Thea scored again with another number one Billboard Breakout “Just About Had Enough”. Since then, Thea has spent much time touring internationally, writing and recording new tracks including “Bad, Bad Baby” (2009), “Deelight In The Light Of Life” and a cover of Company B.’s “Fascinated”.
careers, Frenchie is among the top. Several Billboard dance chart toppers including “Give Me Tonight” and “You Are”. Successful performances in Broadway’s “Rent”, the national tours of “Dreamgirls” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’, and appeared in European productions of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Nave proven what a versatile performer she is. Frenchie’s first major film “Dumbbells”, which also stars Carl Reiner and Tom Arnold has just finished filming. Frenchie’s new single and video, “Love’s Got A Hold On Me” will be released this summer of 2012.
Inaya Day records music that fuels dance floors worldwide. You’ve heard her voice on the songs, “Horny”, “Hold Your Head Up High”, “Nasty Girl”, “Stand By Me” and “Glamorous Life”, among others. She’s had numerous UK, Aria, and Billboard top tens and is still going strong. Inaya has recently collaborated with Quentin Harris on a song called, “Do the Right Thing”, for his current album and with Ralf Gum for the soulful hit, “Lose My Worries”. She’s also recently charted with her single “Never Had Another Love”. Besides writing her own songs, she has Sandy B has had Top 10 success on dance also written for Bootsie Collins, Randy Crawford, music/club play charts throughout the 1990s. and Missy Elliot, to name a few. Who knew that Sandy appears in Columbia/TriStar Pictures’ “Donnie Brasco” sang vocals for Disney’s “Kronk’s this card-carrying member of the Actors’ Equity, groomed in church and musical theater would New Groove” and has had the pleasure of working with some of the industry’s best; Evelyn become one of the most prolific writers and frequently heard voices on the world’s dance King Isley, Jasper Isley and Daryl Hall among floors? others. Simone Denny has been heard by millions, as the voice of the theme song for “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy”, “All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)”. Well-known on the dance and pop scenes in Canada, the U.K. and Europe, she is the former lead vocalist of the platinum-selling dance music group Love Inc. (“You’re A Super Star”). Some of her early influences include Tina Turner, Vesta Williams, Frenchie Davis was the predicted winner Etta James, AC/DC, Ben E. King, Anita Baker, Toni Braxton, Donna Summer, Bryan Adams, Prince, of “American Idol” and “The Voice”, alas, she did Michael Jackson, and many others. Simone not win either show, n But in the tradition of runners-up with amazing bought down the house at Fashion Cares where she sang “You’re a Superstar” and “All Things”. Chicago Red Line is Chicago’s premiere contemporary cabaret ensemble. This group of professional singers, actors and dancers are dedicated to bringing a variety of musical genres to our diverse audiences. The group’s primary performances are held at Davenport’s Piano Bar in downtown Chicago where they perform regularly throughout the year.
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ENTERTAINERS (continued from previous page) Simone Denny also had the honor to perform “Lady Marmalade” with Divas Patti Labelle and Jocelyn Brown.
Janice Robinson has performed and recorded with the finest jazz big bands and ensembles in the country including those of Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Taylor, Marian McPartland, Thad Jones/ Mel Lewis, Slide Hampton, The Jazzmobile All Star Big Band, Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner, George Gruntz and Mercer Ellington many others. In addition to recordings with Stevie Wonder, The Village People, Frank Foster, The Jazz Composer’s Orchestra Association and many other jazz/popular artists, she has recorded music for several Spike Lee films and various television/radio jingles.
Guinevere is a dark pop diva with the soul of an admitted Star Trek fan and gaming geek, the Toronto native also plays ice hockey and counts some of the NHL’s best as the biggest fans of her music. Her first single, “Crazy Crazy,” was produced by Cirkut (Ke$ha, Britney, Taio Cruz, Jessie J), while “I Don’t Believe in Love” was a collaboration with The Smeezingtons’ Ari Levine, Bruno Mars’ partner who helped co-write the hit songs “Grenade” and “The Lazy Song” as well as Cee Lo’s “Fuck You” and Bad Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press Meets Evil’s “Lighters.” Pointing to the likes of plays fun songs to which you can dance n’ Joan Jett, Gwen Stefani and Madonna as role models for women in rock, Guinevere is ready to sing along. They like to play a wide spectrum of songs that mirror their world and existence shoot her arrow and aim for a bull’s eye. which, at times, can be both confusing, yet beautiful. They combine 3-part harmonies, and JoJo fell in love with her mom’s soul and unusual song choices- to provide the audience folk records, everything from Etta James and with an experience not unlike a train wreck. Aretha Franklin to Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, as well as pop vocalists Whitney Martha Wash went from being the Houston and Mariah Carey. After gaining uncredited powerhouse vocalist behind C+C experience performing in various showcases Music Factory’s classic “Gonna Make You Sweat and competitions, JoJo appeared on “Kids (Everybody Dance Now)”, to seeing her debut Say the Darnedest Things” with Bill Cosby at solo single “Carry On” reach the top spot on age 7 and on “America’s Most Talented Kids” a charts. Beginning her musical journey in the few years later. JoJo was signed to Da Family late ‘70s as one half of the disco group Two Entertainment which released her first album Tons of Fun, Martha found herself singing with which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top the incomparable Sylvester. In the early ‘80s, 200, went platinum in the U.S., and sold three the Two Tons proudly declared, “Hi, we’re your million copies worldwide propelled by the Weather Girls”. As part of the Weather Girls, success of its hit singles “Baby It’s You” and the Martha scored a Grammy nomination. for gold-certified “Leave (Get Out),” which hit No. 1 “It’s Raining Men”. In 1993, Martha released at Top 40, making JoJo, then 13, the youngest solo artist ever to score a No. 1 single in the U.S. her first solo project, “Martha Wash” which Also a talented actress, JoJo appeared on the TV produced three #1 dance singles. “Carry On”, “Give It To You”, and “Runaround”. Her second programs The Bernie Mac Show and American solo CD in 1997. “The Collection” featured “It’s Dreams, and the feature films RV (with Robin Raining Men...The Sequel” in Martha sang Williams) and Aquamarine, which earned her alongside Rupaul. She has become the official a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice spokesperson for QSAC Inc., a non-profit Breakout (Female). She was also nominated for two Billboard Music Awards for “Leave (Get Out)” organization providing comprehensive services to individuals with Autism and their families. and an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist making her the youngest artist ever to be nominated for a VMA.
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THE Legacy PROJECT The Legacy Project will be hosting a luncheon at Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton on October 25, 2011 to commemorate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) History Month and launch the one-year drive to the permanent exhibit’s installation which will take place on October 11, 2012, “National Coming Out Day.” The names of the first 36 inductees will be announced at the luncheon, which will feature celebrated activist Cleve Jones, creator of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Jones is coming to Chicago to talk about The Legacy Walk’s significance and its nationwide implications for advancing the discussion of why GLBT people have been selectively edited or removed entirely from nearly every textbook in use today. In recognition of GLBT History Month, The Legacy Project, a Chicago based Illinois non-profit corporation announces the creation of an outdoor “walking museum” dedicated to celebrating the contributions made by GLBT people to world history and culture. To be located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, The Legacy Walkwill showcase an extensive series of bronze plaques affixed to the “Rainbow Pylons” which designate Northalsted Street as the nexus of Chicago’s GLBT community. Each plaque will bear an image cast likeness of an inductee along with a 300-word paragraph summarizing their life and contributions. The nominees, which can be found on the organization’s website at www.legacyprojectchicago.org, hail from 33 26 boi
countries and represent 22 different fields of contribution. They come from every walk of life and span over four millennia. Upon its dedication The Legacy Walk will be the only exhibit of its kind in the world. The Legacy Walk has been endorsed by several dozen historians, communityactivists, business leaders, educators, and elected officials, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Governor Pat Quinn. It has been embraced by Illinois Safe Schools, the Prevent School Violence/Illinois alliance and numerous GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) High School Advisors – all of whom recognize the struggles of GLBT youth who grow up in cultural isolation because all GLBT role models have been redacted in one way or another from history. A lack of awareness that GLBT people have contributed substantially to the world is believed to be directly linked to the climate in which anti-gay bullying and GLBT youth suicide flourishes. The Legacy Walk was conceived to confront public ignorance directly through positive messages about extraordinary people like Alan Turing, the father of modern computer science whose work to break the Nazi “Enigma Code” brought down Adolf Hitler; Bayard Rustin, Dr. Martin Luther King’s speechwriter who was not permitted on the stage of the 1963 March on Washington which he organized and Dr. Margaret Chung, patriotic icon of World War II whose celebrated legacy unrivaled in modern times was swept away because it was revealed after her death that she was a lesbian.
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PRIDE PARADE 2012 By Richard Pfeiffer & Rick Karlin
The Chicago 43rd Annual Pride Parade is scheduled for Sunday June 24 at 12 Noon. In an effort to ease congestion in Lakeview and to encourage spectators to distribute themselves along the parade route, the parade route has been revised for the first time in decades and will be stepping off from a new location Broadway at Montrose. From the Broadway/ Montrose corner, the parade will proceed down a new route: south on Broadway; then south on Halsted; then east on Belmont; then south on Broadway; then east on Diversey to Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
This year’s international Pride Month theme is, “Pride Links Us Together.” While LGBT rights groups have existed for nearly 100 years, the modern day gay movement is traced to June 28, 1969 when patrons of a New York City Greenwich Village gay bar, the Stonewall Inn, fought back during a raid by police. At that time, gay bar raids had become common in cities throughout the country. That night, patrons of the bar battled the police, and street demonstrations continued for several days. During that week, gay liberation Each year, parade organizations were formed, thus giving birth to the modern entrants, as well as groups sponsoring Pride Month events, have the option day LGBT rights movement. of using the international theme, or Every year, Pride is commemorated and using a theme or slogan of their own choice. The Grand Marshal of this year’s celebrated around the world in many different ways. Events include parades, Pride Parade is Evan Wolfson, founder and President of Freedom to Marry, the marches, festivals, choral concerts, campaign to win marriage nationwide. workshops, athletic events, etc. The bottom line is that these events bring together millions of people worldwide. Capping off parade day for the ninth year in a row, ABC 7 Chicago is planning to air a taped one hour version of the Chicago commemorates and parade to be shown on the night of the celebrates Pride with close to one parade, Sunday June 24. Check local hundred different events during June television listings or ABC7Chicago.com Pride Month. It culminates with the for air time. annual Parade, coordinated by the PRIDEChicago group, which draws For more info, go to PRIDEChicago’s site hundreds of thousands of people. at www.ChicagoPrideCalendar.org.
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PRIDE EVENTS & PROGRAMS WEDNESDAY, June 20
“Chicago Pride Fest” Halsted Street from Addison to Grace, continues June 23.
“Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra “The Night Kramer Kissed Me”, Pride Billings Story”Larry and “In the Life” on WTTW-11
“Chicago Whispers”, book release and reading by journalist & historian Sukie de la Croix at Women & Children First Books, 5233 N. Clark.
Pride Month Events
“Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings June 20 Story” & “In the Life” on WTTW-11
Films & Plays production of David Drake’s play Luna Central, 3914 N. Clark. “The at Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me”, Pride Films & Plays production of David Drake’s play) at Luna Central, THURSDAY, June3914 21 N. Clark.
“Backlot Bash’s Comedy Kickoff “ at Mayne June 211328 W. Morse. Stage, “Backlot Bash’s Comedy Kickoff “ at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse.
“Pride Deconstructed; The 2012 Art Auction & Pride Kickoff Cocktail Party” by Chicago House at Room & Board Chicago, 55 E. Ohio. “The Lies We Tell But the Secrets We Keep: The Sequel” documentary by MVP Productions at the Portage Theatre, 4050 N. Milwaukee. “Stonewall Uprising: American Experience” and “Claiming the Title: Gay Olympics on Trial. WTTW-11
FRIDAY, June 22
“30 Queer Plays in 60 Straight Minutes” by the Neo-Futurists, 5153 N. Ashland, through June 23. “Backlot Bash” - 9th annual event in parking lot behind Cheetah Gym, 5238 N. Clark Chely Wright and other entertainers perform, continues on June 23 & 24. “Celebrating Pride & A Taste of Campit Charity Weekend”, Campit Outdoor Resort, 6635 118th Ave., Fennville, MI. continues on June 24-24. “Chicago Pride Bowl V” by the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) at Montrose Soccer Fields, Montrose & Lake Shore Drive.
SATURDAY, June 23
“Dyke March” kicks off at Margate Park 5100 N. Marine Drive. “Proud to Run” & “Proud to Walk” 31st annual event includes a 5k run & 10k run & 2 mile fun walk presented w/Frontrunners/ Frontwalkers Chicago in Lincoln Park, Montrose at Simmonds Drive (east of Lake Shore Drive, at the lakefront). “Pride Worship & Plenary” Metropolitan Community Churches, at achurch4me MCC, 1545 W. Morse. “Pride Weekend Mass” by Dignity Chicago at 3338 N. Broadway. “2nd Annual Gay Pride in Chicago Sailboat Excursion, The Golden Sail Adventure Sunset Cruise, Burnham Harbor, 1559 S. Lake Shore Drive. “Sober & Proud Tea Dance & BBQ” by Bonaventure House at 825 W. Wellington. “The Grove.” on WTTW -11
SUNDAY, June 24
43rd ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE - Line up at corner of Broadway & Montrose. “Pride North.” 2nd annual post-parade street fair, Glenwood, between Morse and Lunt. “190 North - Chicago Pride Parade” on ABC7 Chicago.
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BOI’S BEST RESTAURANTS AMERICAN___________
Ann Sather 929 W. Belmont 773.348.2378.
Horizon Café 3805 N. Broadway 773.883.1565.
5207 N Clark 773.271.6627 & 3411 N Broadway 773.305.0024. These bustling hot spots, serving traditional Swedish pancake house fare, are best known for hearty fare and delish cinnamon rolls.
This long-time popular Lakeview family restaurant serves up big portions of creative homestyle dishes as well as healthy fare (broth-based soups and whole wheat tortilla wraps) and at affordable prices. Breakfast served all day long. Delivery available.
The Bagel 3107 N. Broadway 773.477.0300
IHOP 3760 N. Halsted 773.296.0048. More than a
Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted 773.935.6696
Jury’s 4337 N. Lincoln 773.935.2255. Watch all
The quintessential Jewish style deli is the perfect spot for a corned beef or pastrami sandwich, some chicken soup, lox and bagels or a full dinner that tastes as if someone’s Jewish momma made it. This world famous vegetarian restaurant offers vegan and organic offerings. Organic beers, wine, and spirits are also available.
Clark Street Dog 3040 N. Clark 773.281-
6690. Open until four in the morning and serving up all the deliciousness you can imagine after you leave the bar.
Crew 4804 N. Broadway 773.784.2739. More
than just a sports bar, the menu includes a variety of hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and comfort food.
Jimbo’s Red Hots 3617 N. Broadway 773.868-
9700. Steamed jumbo hot dogs from Red Hot Chicago with toppings such as pickles, lettuce, tomato, celery salt, onions & hot peppers; char dogs & foot longs too. Open 24 hours. Signature Pizza located in the same spot, serving pizza, pasta & burgers, also open 24 hours.
Golden Nugget Family Restaurants
2720 N. Clark 773.929.0724. 2406 W. Diversey 773.252.8903. 1765 W. Lawrence 773.769.6700. A great option for after bar dining as they are all open 24-7, and have free parking. The large menu is sure to please, especially the classic breakfast and hearty dinners. Everything is housemade, known for fluffy buttermilk pancakes,
Halsted’s Bar & Grill 3441 N. Halsted
pancake house, this 24-hour Boystown institution serves up affordably priced appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees that are sure to satisfy varying after-bar wants and needs. the poplular sports at this friendly neighborhood sports bar. Known for their killer burgers. They offer a late night menu along with daily specials and even brunch on Sundays.
Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N. Halsted 773.525.1111.
Providing the best of diva entertainment along with a full dinner menu, they offer ½-price cocktails and Buy 1 Get 1 Free Entree on Wednesdays.. On Monday nights get 50% off your entire bill.
Nookies Tree 3334 N. Halsted 773.248.9888 and Nookies Edgewater1100 W. Bryn
Mawr 773.516-4188. A regular haunt for the locals of Boystown (also Edgewater) and popular with hangover recoverees, the diner serves made-to-order omelets, pancakes, waffles and other brunch fare all day. And it’s open 24 hours on weekends.
Melrose 3233 N Broadway 773.327.2060. This
Lakeview institution has been catering to the afterbar crowds for decades, serving breakfast anytime along with typical diner fare. Open 24 hours
Philly’s Best 907 W. Belmont 773.525.7900.
Authentic Philly cheese steak sandwich. Their meat is brought directly from Philadelphia. Also, medium crust pizza, oven baked grinders & fresh salads.
Pie Hole Pizza 3477 N. Broadway 773.525.8888. Their “hole” is open Sunday-Thursday from 11ammidnight and Friday & Saturday until 3am. Grab it and go or have it delivered.. your pizza, that is!!
773.348.9696 This Boystown eatery serves up a wide array of tasty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and popular comfort food items at very reasonable prices in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Beers on tap are aplenty and the weekend brunch draws an attractive crowd.
Stella’s Diner 3042 N. Broadway 773.472.9040. Friendly staff serve up delicious diner fare, such as; fresh salads, a large selection of wraps, sandwiches, hearty entrees, pastas, and homemade desert
Hamburger Mary’s 5400 N. Clark
Wilde Bar & Restaurant 3130 N. Broadway
773.784.6969. “Eat, Drink and be... MARY” at this fun and popular Andersonville restaurant which features a wide array of burgers and sandwiches, along with an interesting selection of tasty appetizers. Wash it all down with one of Mary’s home-brewed ales.
773.244.0404. This cozy upscale Irish pub offers a laid back and warm atmosphere and a wide ranging menu that is sure to please. Expect updated versions of pub favorites such as chicken pot pie, meatloaf, fish & chips, burgers and salads. boi 61
BOI’S BEST RESTAURANTS ASIAN__________________ original and still the best bahn mi sandwich in town. In addition to the traditional style, there are a number of vegetarian options. The bright clean dining area is inviting and the staff is eager to explain all your options.
Clark 773.784.8616. Specializing in Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine, specialties of the house include steak kabobs, gyros, and poultry dishes such as Greek Chicken and Lebanese Style Chicken Kefta Kabob. And as befits the cuisine, desserts include a very tasty baklava. The Sunday buffet brunch is extravagant and reasonably priced.
Dragon Lady Lounge 3188 N. Elston
Gyro-Mena 905 W. Belmont 773.935.2600.
Ba Le 5014 N. Broadway 773.561.4424. The
773.267.1970 Serving Korean-Latin fusion dishes from delicious fresh Bi Bim Bop and Kim Chi Veggie burgers, to delicious tofu tacos and beef Kim Chi burgers. ITALIAN_________________
Anna Maria Pasteria 4400 N. Clark
773.506.2662. Owned by sisters who hail from the Basilicata region of southern Italy, this neighborhood gem creates homemade modern and traditional Italian dishes that are authentic, delicious & inexpensive.
Angelina Ristorante 3561 N. Broadway
773.935.5933. Hosting the coolest and hippest Sunday brunch crowd in Lakeview, the menu includes Eggs Benedict, fritattas, Croque Monsieur and mufaletta sandwiches, almond-crusted stuffed French toast, and the free flow of Champagne mimosas. Brunch here is loud, raucous and FUN! Great for dinner, as well.
Club Lucky 1824 W. Wabansia Ave. 773.227.2300. Popular Bucktown/Wicker Pk. restaurant & unique cocktail lounge. Generous portions of traditional Italian specialties and daily specials. Outdoor patio.
Panino’s Pizzeria 3702 N. Broadway
773.472.6200. Panino’s has established itself as a Boystown favorite with its varied menu selections, including gyros and burgers, pasta entrees, and of course pizza. Delivery available.
Piehole Pizza 3477 N. Broadway 773.525.8888. From their hole to yours. Traditional pizza served in untraditional ways. Delivering until late at night.
Augments the Athenian Gyros by satisfying the American desire to pick our own toppings! True Athenian Gyros is a choice of all natural non-ground meat (pork or chicken) stacked and cooked on a rotisserie. MEXICAN/LATIN__________
Cesar’s 2924 N. Broadway 773.296.9097 and at
3166 N Clark 773.248.2835 This family-owned operation offers an enticing menu full of delicious Mexican recipes, popular house specialties, irresistible desserts, and their signature “Killer Margaritas.”
El Mariachi 3906 N. Broadway 773.549-2932
and at 3420 N. Broadway 773.549-7020. Quickly becoming one of the very best Mexican restaurants in the city, the focus is on using fresh, high-quality ingredients for its “south of the border” cuisine. Full bar featuring over 100 brands of tequila.
El Nuevo Mexicano 2914 N. Clark 773.528.2131. Cozy dining room along with authentic Mexican cuisine makes this a great place for delicious dining. Open for lunch & dinner, great patio for summer outdoor dining. Delivery available too!
Las Mananitas 3523 N. Halsted St. 773.528.2109. Traditional & regional Mexican dishes along with freshly squeezed limes for margaritas. Nice place to eat, drink and window watch people on Halsted St. Has a full bar & plenty of hardy dishes to satisfy any appetite. Serving the community for over 28 years. Fiesta Mexicana 2423 N. Lincoln Ave 773.348.4144
Taverna 750 750 W. Cornelia Ave 773.248.8333.
(2nd Location) 4806 N. Broadway 773.769.4244. Traditional favorites along with great ambiance. Nice place to bring your family, friends or bring a date to. The Lincoln location has daily specials & live music.
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This restaurant, formerly known as Cornelia’s is the latest trendy Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. New owners, new looks and a new menu is sure to make this a new hot spot.
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CHICAGO SPOTLIGHT By Gregg Shapiro
Lesbian filmmaker Wendy Jo Carlton’s most recent and best full-length feature, the Chicago-set “Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together” is a charming, queer rom/com with the perfect balance of laughter and tears. IndieWire.com agreed and chose writer/director Carlton’s flick as one of the top 10 movies to watch on VOD (Video on Demand) in June 2012. When did you come out and what was the experience like for you? Coming out was a mysterious, organic thing for me. I think we just “build out” from wherever we are in relation to our family and cultural environments. For me, I was lucky because I was not afraid to pursue my desires and attractions at all, even if at first “behind-the-scenes”. So when I did have my first love affair with a woman, it just crystallized for me that I couldn’t go back to the straight-identified life I was in. It was sad though, as I had to break up with a wonderful man who was my friend, but we are still close to this day. As for family, I never did have a direct conversation about “being gay” with parents or siblings, I just started introducing them to my girlfriend(s)! Please name a few of your GLBT heroes and say a few words about why you chose them. Joan Jett, for her raw charisma and unapologetic androgynous appearance and muscular self Jodie Foster, for her smoldering queer sex appeal that could never go unnoticed by all the young queer girls who may not have known how to express our desires out loud, but there was Jodie, a powerful and talented sexy through-line on the big screen for many years, helping remind us to act on our instincts! Amy Ray, The Indigo Girls were fresh, poetic, authentic raw talent, sexy together and NOT closeted! They were and 66 boi
still are a great example of the power of pop culture and music to tell the truth about our hearts and souls. Amy Ray, in her solo work, has continued to impress and engage and make a difference, whether it’s GLBT representation or her work supporting other socio-political issues. John Waters, I met him once in my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan and someone asked him for advice and he just said, “Recognize and follow your obsessions”. His early films inspired me both as a filmmaker and as a rabble-rouser. What do you consider to be your most significant contribution to the LGBT community in Chicago and at large? I was a producer on the official Chicago Gay Games DVD in 2006 and then for the Chicago Gay History Project (with Tracy Baim in 2009), in which we interviewed more than 250 people who’ve made significant impact in the community during the last 25 years. Recently, I’ve directed the feature films “Hannah Free” and “Jamie & Jessie are Not Together”, using mostly Chicago cast & crew. These two queer films are now being distributed worldwide. Yea! What are your future goals and aspirations? I’ll continue to make movies about love, underdogs, queer people and sexy women. I want to make a dent in pop culture this way and to infiltrate the mainstream representation of humanity with my own versions of all of the above. I’m working on a new web series this summer about a young lesbian who has never fallen in love, and on a third feature film, a suspense love story, set in a convent. Words of wisdom to the next GLBT generation. Be yourself. And spend your waking hours aggressively pursuing and celebrating friends, ideas and passions that help you find, define, and refine what “yourself” is.
IN THE KNOW, ON THE GO This Just In
It’s hard to believe Pride month is almost gone. It has been a whirlwind of events, parties and numerous excuses for seeing hotties in very little clothing. Before we get to a round up of events and parties on the horizon; let’s take a moment to dish a little, shall we? First, the positive, Sidetrack’s 30th anniversary celebration was a classy affair, as was to be expected. Wonderful hors d’oeuvres, champagne and great music videos, especially a countdown of the bar’s top 30 videos. There were also some screens showing a montage of photos from events held at the bar. Great work guys and gals… Now on to the not so positive news Sharon Needles, the winner of this year’s RuPaul’s Drag Race screwed over the folks at Milwaukee’s Pridefest. She was contracted to perform, host an event and attend a meet and greet. She performed two songs then disappeared. Pridefest president Scott Gunkel provided full refunds to all who paid for the Meet and Greet and issues a press release apologizing. Sharon Needles and her management have yet to respond. Maybe she’s been busy shopping at Party City.
Ongoing
Pride Films & Plays “Richmond Jim” June 29 through Aug. 8 and “The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me” through July 1… “Steamwerkz”, a new musical from The Annoyance Theater running through Aug. 31, parodies “Alice in Wonderland”, with a plot involving a wide-eyed gay boy looking for love in all the wrong places when he stumbles into a popular bathhouse. This new comedy musical is sure to make you laugh, dance, and fall into the hole.
Before the Parade Passes By
Hydrate kicks things off on Friday with an Andrew Christian underwear fashion show and on Saturday a Pride Bowl Party… Steamworks hosts “Bears Bath & Beyond” on Saturday… Urbano at Circuit doubles up with Blatino Pride and Pornfest On Friday with the Flavaworks Dancers and free porn… Parlour holds a post Dyke March ice cream social… Circuit Mom Presents “Neon Revolution” on Saturday starting
at 10 at Metro, Super DJ Paulo and, hosted by rugby Superstar Ben Cohen, benefiting The Standup Foundation… Touché welcomes the Great Lake Bears on Friday and Angel Velez Mr. Chicago Leather on Saturday night… Stop by Tattoo Factory on Broadway near Montrose for a free Uptownpride.org flag… Parlour on Clark offers a “Gender Bent” show, in addition to its regular Friday night girls’ dance party, “Lipstick” with DJ Teri Bristol. Hey maybe they can combine that party with Dykes on Bikes and call it “Lipstick Dipstick”!
As the Parade Passes By
If you time things right, you can grab a bite to as the parade passes your table at a number of places along the parade route. At some, you’ll have to get a window seat, but many offer outdoor dining with a view as well. Among the options are; Kit Kat (which also features half-priced martinis at Sunday brunch), Las Mananitas, Cocktail, Horizon, Halsted’s, Minibar, Roscoe’s, Tutto Fresco, El Mariachi, Yoshi’s and Hearty Boys. Or sit in air-conditioned comfort and watch the parade on closed circuit television at Sidetrack or Hydrate… Spend the time before, during and after the parade at Cocktail as the folks their present an ever-changing line up of DJ talent, including Chris Spinazzola, Teri Bristol, Freddie Bain and Dominic David from noon til two in the morning!
After the Parade Passes By
Cool off with a hot game of “Pride and Seek” at Steamworks…It’s “Paradise Soul” at “Queen!” with Michael Serafini, Garrett David and Harry Cross spinning at Smart Bar… Stop by Berlin for as Jake Shears of Scissors Sisters hosts the club’s after party… The Dolphin welcomes back Boom Boom Room with its “Relaunch” celebration, with Maad Soul featuring Dajae, with a DJ roster that includes Gene Farris, Diz, Dino G., Martin Stoy and John Curley… Hydrate hosts the parade’s official blow out party… If you’re looking to get away from the crowds at the bars in Boystown after the parade, consider checking out Dragon Lady Lounge, 3188 N. Continued on next page >>
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IN THE KNOW, ON THE GO Elston. Or the Uptown/Andersonville bars (Uptown Lounge, Crew, Big Chicks, SoFo, Marty’s, Hamburger Mary’s, The Call or @mosphere). In Rogers Park; Touché is having a 50¢ beer bust and cook-out, or check out Parlour, Jackhammer or The Glenwood. Follow Petula Clark’s suggestion and go Downtown. Of course you could save time and hook up via Guy Spy, Gayborhood.com or Grindr, heaven knows they’ll be plenty of connection to be made… Set the DVR to record the Pride Parade special edition of 190 North on ABC-7.
DJ Maestro and DJ Gucci Roxx, while “Mecca” comes to Circuit with DJ Sedrick and DJ Marco. Then it’s “Urbano” at Metro the next night with DJ Unknown and DJ Anton with an invasion by the Flavaworks/Urbano dancers… Tuesday, July 3 it’s a “House of Tuts Pride Closing Party” at Circuit.
Farther Ahead
Hal Sparks, one of the stars of “Queer As Folk” is coming to Mayne Stage in September… On Aug. 8 Circuit Mom will present “Superhero Revolution” at House Of Blues. How apropos since DC Comics has a story line where the Windy City Black Pride original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, comes out Things kick off at Chicago South Loop Hotel and Marvel Comics’ NorthStar is getting married on Thursday, June 28, with the big dance/poetry to his longtime boyfriend… Chicago will have slam taking place on Saturday and a festival its first Trans Pride Parade on July 29 starting at in Sherman Park on Sunday. Of course there Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph. Quick everyone, are some related club events, too… On Friday to the Fashion Bug! Before all the good outfits June 29, “The Kingdom” is at Club 1675 with are snatched up!
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CHICAGO BARS & CLUBS Boystown / Lakeview
3160 3160 N.Clark G&L, LM,DS Berlin 954 W. Belmont G&L, D, 4 Bobby Love’s 3729 N. Halsted G&L Buck’s Saloon 3439 N. Halsted G Cell Block 3702 N. Halsted G, LF Charlie’s 3726 N. Broadway G, D, W Circuit 2.02 3641 N. Halsted G&L, D, 4 Cocktail 3359 N. Halsted G, GB Elixir Lounge 3452 N. Halsted G, 4 F. O’Mahony’s 3701 N. Broadway G&L, R Hydrate 3458 N. Halsted G, D, DS, 4 Kit Kat 3700 N. Halsted G&L, DS, R Little Jim’s 3501 N. Halsted G, V, 4 Lucky Horseshoe 3169 N. Halsted G, GB Manhandler 1948 N. Halsted G, W, 4 Minibar 3341 N. Halsted G, R North End 3733 N. Halsted G Roscoe’s 3356 N. Halsted G, D, V, DS Scarlet 3320 N. Halsted G Sidetrack 3349 N. Halsted G, V Smart Bar / Metro 3730 N. Clark MS, D, 4 Spin 800 W. Belmont G&L, V, 4 The Closet 3325 N. Broadway G&L, V, 4
773.327.5969 773.348.4975 773.525.1200 773.525.1125 773.665.8064 773.871.8887 773.325.2233 773.477.1420 773.477.1420 773.549.0226 773.975.9244 773.525.1111 773.871.6116 773.404.3169 773.871.3339 773.871.6227 773.477.7999 773.281.3355 773.348.1053 773.477.9189 773.549.4140 773.327.7711 773.477.8533
Chicago Downtown-Near north
Baton Show Lounge 436 N. Clark DS 312.644.5269 Club 720 720 N. Wells MS, D, 4 312.787.8720 Crimson Lounge 333 N. Dearborn MS, D, R 312.923.2473 Downtown Bar & Lounge 440 N State G 312.464.1400 Dragon Lady Lounge 3188 N. Elston 773.267.1970 Excalibur/Vision 632 N. Dearborn MS, D, 4 312.266.1944 Funky Buddha 728 W. Grand Ave. MS, D 312.666.1695 House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn MS, LM, 4 312.923.2000 Krush/Prop House 1657 N. Elston G&L, D, 4 773.486.2390 Nikki 1543 N. Kingsbury St. MS, D, 4 312.857.5009 Second Story Bar 157 E. Ohio G, V 312.923.9536 Sound Bar 226 W. Ontario MS, D, 4 312.787-4480 Spy Bar 646 N. Franklin MS, D, 4 312.587.8779 Underground 56 W. Illinois MS, D, 4 312.644.7600 Vibe 1543 N. Kingsbury MS, D, 4 312.266.1900
Chicago Northside
The Anvil 1137 W. Granville G, V @mosphere 5355 N. Clark G&L, V, GB Big Chicks 5024 N. Sheridan G&L, D, R
773.973.0006 773.784.1100 773.728.5511
G------------------------------------------------------------------Gay Male L---------------------------------------------------------------------Lesbian G&L-------------------------------------------------Gay Male & Lesbian D-------------------------------------------------------------------Dancing V-----------------------------------------------------------------------Video GB-------------------------------------------------------------Go Go Boys DS--------------------------------------------------------------Drag Show R--------------------------------------------------------Restaurant, Food
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Crew 4804 N. Broadway G&L, V, R 773.784.2739 Davenport’s 1383 N. Milwaukee G&L, LM 773.278.1830 Debonair Social Club 1575 N. MilwaukeeAve. MS, D 773.227.7990 Fat Cat 4849 N. Broadway MS, R 773.506.3100 Green Dolphin St. 2200 N. Ashland G&L, D, LM, 4 773.395.0066 Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway MS, LM, 4 773.878.5552 In Fine Spirits 5420 N Clark MS, R 773.334.9463 Jackhammer 6406 N. Clark G, D, V, GB, LM, 4 773.743.5772 Joi de Vine 1744 W. Balmoral L, R 773.989.6846 Kinetic Playground 1113 W. LawrenceMS, D, LM, 4 773.769.5483 Marty’s 1511 W. Balmoral G&L 773.561.6425 Mary’s Attic 5400 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969 Parlour On Clark 6341 N. Clark 773.564.9274 Mary’s RecRoom 5402 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969 Scot’s 1829 W. Montrose G&L 773.528.3253 SoFo Bar 4923 N. Clark G 773.784.7636 T’s 5025 N. Clark G&L, R 773.784.6000 The Call 1547 W Bryn Mawr G&L, D, DS, V, LM 773.334.2525 The Glenwood 6962 N Glenwood G 773.764.7363 Touché 6412 N. Clark G, V, LF, 4 773.465.7400 Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence 773.878.1136
Chicago Southside
Club Escape 1530 E. 75th G&L, D Escapades 6301 S. Harlem G&L, D, V, 4 Inn Exile 5758 W. 65th G&L, D, V Jeffrey Pub 7041 S. Jeffrey G&L, D, V, 4
Chicago Suburbs
773.667.6454 773.229.0886 773.582.3510 773.363.8555
Hideaway 7301 W. Roosevelt Forest Park G, D, V, DS, GB Club Krave 13126 S. Western Blue Island G&L, D, V, DS, GB, 4 Hunters 1932 E. Higgins Elk Grove Village G, D, V, GB, 4 Mission 209 E. Chicago Downtown Elgin G&L, D, V Encompass 24215 Rush St. Lake Station, IN G&L, D, R, DS Velvet Rope 728 Lake St Oak Park G&L, D, V, R
Adult Entertainment
Banana Video 4923 N. Clark G, BK Bijou Theater 1349 N. Wells G, GB, BK Man’s Country 5017 N. Clark G, GB, BH Steamworks 3246 N. Halsted G, BH, FC The Ram 35111/2 N. Halsted G, BK, D
708.771.4459 708.597.8379 847.439.8840 847.488.0320 219.962.4640 708.358.8840
773.561.8322 312.943.5397 773.878.2069 773.929.6080 773.525.9528
4-------------------------------------------------------------Open til 4am MS--------------------------------------------------------Mostly Straight LF---------------------------------------------------------Leather / Fetish W-------------------------------------------------------------------Western LM--------------------------------------------------Live Music / Cabaret BH--------------------------------------------------------------Bath House BK----------------------------------Adult Book, Booth & Video Store FC-------------------------------------------------------------Fitness Club