Category Archives: Gay Bars
Equality Illinois Wine Tasting Benefit May 11th
$20
75 WINES!
Join EQIL and Sidetrack for Spring Wine Tasting on May 11 from 6:00 to 9:00pm!
Tickets are now available. For just $20 you have access to over 75 wines from around the world and hors d’oeuvres provided by J&L Catering!
This super-popular event caters to all palates and budgets. Plus, those who preregister will be entered into our 3 DRAWINGS FOR 4 BOTTLES OF WINE EACH!
Due to the nature of PAC fundraising, each attendee must register and pay individually. A phone number is required to complete your online registration, but will ONLY be used as an identifier at the door at Sidetrack.
GET A TICKET NOW!
The Mission of Equality Illinois is to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois. Come show your support!
Crew’s 7th annual Kentucky Derby Party – Saturday May 7th
WHAT A BIG HAT YOU HAVE!
When it comes to horse racing’s premier event, THE KENTUCKY DERBY, the competition isn’t limited to the track itself.
The Kentucky Derby and its sister event, the Kentucky Oaks, are the only sporting events that are also fashion events.
Derby attendees spend as much time and money on their race-day apparel as they do at the betting window — maybe more! And Derby fashionistas are in a race to see who can be declared best dressed.
JOIN CREW!
Crew’s 7th annual
Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday May 7th
Hosted by Sofia Saffire
$4.00 Mint Juleps and
$12.50 Mimosa pitchers
(Photo Nick Adams from Guys and Dolls and Priscilla)
You pick the winning horse and we’ll buy you a drink!
Horse selection begins at 4:00 pm.
Best Hat Contest
1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25 Crew gift card!
See you at the races!
CREW BAR + GRILL 4804 N. Broadway Chicago, IL Phone: 773 784 CREW (2739)
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Cocktail Bar Chicago Celebrates 15 years! And Patio Opening
The temps are on the rise and
patios across the city are opening!
There is nothing like sitting outside dining
and sipping cocktails in Chicago summer!
Cocktail introduced us to The Gardens at the end of last season, and even though we could dine in all winter, it is with great anticipation they bring back their beautiful outdoor space, in just a couple weeks!
The gardens are lined with lush green box hedges, furnished by Chicago’s own Orange Skin you will find our Jasper Morrison Furniture as comfortable as Air! Plenty of golden shaded seating under the posh cover of our distinctive Veuve Clicquot umbrellas.
Join your host geNo & the Cocktail Family as they celebrate 15 years!
The Return of the gardens! Outside Dinning.
DJ’s Freddie Bain, Uncle Milty, Sadie Woods, Psycho Bitch & Carla Starla
Plus Sexy Go Go Boys Dancing up a Storm.
Cocktail Bar and the gardens Cocktail on Facebook
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Crew Bar + Grill Hosts Proud to run Race benefit April 10th
Chicago’s award winning gay sports bar, will host a benefit for the 30th Annual Proud to Run Race on Sunday, April 10th, from 1pm to 4pm.
The Proud to Run Race celebrates gay and lesbian pride and is held on the same weekend in June as the Chicago Gay Pride Parade. This year’s race will be Saturday, June 25th.
For a $20 donation, attendees to the benefit at Crew will take part in an all you can drink beer bust and raffle for various prizes, including a Blu-Ray DVD player and two pairs of tickets to an upcoming Chicago Cubs game.
“One of the things that attracted us to the Proud to Run event is that it’s not just a race. It’s also a fundraiser to benefit a couple of charities in the Chicago Area,” said Crew co-owner Steve Milford. This year Proud to run will benefit Pride Youth Services, a North Shore Health Service program for LGBT youth, and the Gerber/Hart Library, a non-profit library focused on Chicago LGBT history and archival materials. “We love doing these kinds of charitable events that benefit the community, and this particular event is also a sporting event, which is right up our alley,” added Mr. Milford.
Last year, the race had over 1,100 participants, and organizers hope to boost attendance by almost 20% to 1,300. Holding events and benefits, like the April 10th beer bust at Crew is one way the organizers hope to reach out to more people in the community. “I’ve run the Proud to Run race every year since I moved to Chicago almost a decade ago. It’s a great way to kick off Pride weekend with friends,” said Dave Davila, a manager at Crew Bar + Grill. “I hope this year to get some more of my co-workers running with me.”
Crew Bar + Grill, located at the intersection of Broadway and Lawrence, is Chicago’s premiere gay sports bar. In 2010, Mike Sullivan and Mark Robertson joined the business as co-owners alongside Steve Milford and Brian Wells. Now well into its sixth year, Crew has become a fixture of the Uptown entertainment district with a mix of big games on over 20 HD, flat screen televisions and great food and drinks.
Crew Bar + Grill 4804 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60640
PROUD TO RUN race
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Latin Star Elvis Crespo in Chicago April 6th-7th
International Merengue star
Elvis Crespo proudly joins
the LGBT Community in their fight against discrimination and in support of equal rights, with the “Indestructible” promotional tour.
The singer will perform songs from his latest release “Indestructible” as well as his classic hits. The tour will include shows at Gay clubs as well as the biggest LGBT Pride celebrations in the US.
“All Humans are created equal and should be entitled to the same inalienable rights, and among them are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, as stated in the Declaration of Independence of the United States,” said Grammy Winner Elvis.
The tour, presented by Granda Entertainment and Club Papi, will also include a Meet & Greet for his fans where they will be able to take pictures and get signed autographs.
Tour Dates:
Wed, April 6th – Chicago – Press and Media interviews throughout Chicago
Thursday, April 7th – Club Papi @ Circuit Nightclub, Chicago, IL
Then to Texas, Miami, Hollywood and more. GET TICKETS ONLINE.
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Cocktail and Svedka Infused Vodkas – Tuesday and Saturday Deals and Fun
Infused liquors
are the new medium for creative expression in the realm of cocktail mixology, and vodka is the ideal spirit, as any number of ingredients easily infuse into this neutral-tasting liquor and shine through with clarity.
Beyond the basic citrus infusions, you can even take the concept to the next level of creativity by using, for example, a combination of tropical fruits, or adding fiery bite with hot peppers. Subtle herb infusions perfect for exotic vodka martinis are obtainable with just a sprig or two of rosemary or basil. Infusions are surprisingly easy to make, with an end result of wonderful depth of flavor. These are exceptional when served chilled and neat, and are handy for quick cocktails with nuance and complexity.
COCKTAIL has started infusing with SVEDKA vodka!
Cocktail and SVEDKA have teamed up to create delicious organic in house infused Vodkas!
Starting in March, please join us every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm and Saturday 2:00-4:00 pm for our in house “Infusion 101.” We will teach all about the infusion process and what makes our infusions with SVEDKA so good.”
Some of their current creations are lemon, lime, orange, smoked green pepper, and cucumber. And more to come.
“Infusion 101” is not all work and no play….
You can enjoy any of our infusions for 50% off !
Plus Tuesdays are $2 Taco Tuesdays.
Eat and Drink, at COCKTAIL with food by the Gardens! 3359 N. Halsted.
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Cazwell and Amanda Lepore! Saturday Feb. 12th at Hydrate
comes to Chicago!
The queen and king of New Yorks nightlife scene arrive in Chicago, this weekend!
Amanda Lepore has always been the bearer of curiosities, and it’s commonly known that her parties come hand-in-hand with brusque displays of exhibitionism: all skin and sparkle, and anything less would be an insult.
Cazwell. What can we say?
Few new artists embody the spirit of downtown NYC more completely than Cazwell. A leading figure in the renaissance of New York City nightlife that has taken place over the last five years, Cazwell’s music—a ridiculously fun mix of electrified dance music and old school hip hop—is the perfect example of the new spirit of pop music. Says Caz, “When people ask me how to describe my style sometimes I say ‘Just imagine if Biggie Smalls ate Donna Summer for breakfast.’”
Hydrate and Jagermeister is proud to present …..AMANDA LEPORE AND CAZWELL, Saturday, February 12th!!!! Cazwell will be live at 10pm. and he will spin the night away! Amanda performs at Midnight. Cazwell will be spinning all night long for you until 5am!
These 2 always put on an excellent show. And these two have been collaborating for years!
Cazwell is executive producer, brainchild and songwriter behind Amanda Lepore’s upcoming debut album “I…Amanda Lepore” also due this Spring.
The album features such Caz-penned Lepore classics as “Champagne,” “My Hair Looks Fierce,” (which has already been tapped for a television theme song!) and the rambunctious pop punk ode to love “Cotton Candy.” Caz also guest stars in the “Cotton Candy” music video directed by Bec Stupak which will be Amanda’s premiere release for her album!
About being Sonny to a traninternational Cher, Caz says, “I love working on the Amanda record because she’s so interesting and has had such a crazy life. She has a very different point of view. I think that is makeup for an amazing album. I think we definitely achieved that with ‘I…Amanda Lepore’”
DON’T MISS IT!
General Admission tickets are only $15 in advance, $20 at the door. There will also be a VERY LIMITED quantity of VIP meet and greet tickets for only $25!
Hydrate 3458 North Halsted Street
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CREW’S Chill Contest Raises $1050 for Food Pantry
held its 5th Annual Charity
Chili Contest this past weekend, and raised $1050 for the Edgewater based non-profit, Care for Real. Organized by the Edgewater Community Council, Care for Real is a volunteer operated food pantry and social services group supported by donations from the community. The annual chili contest lets patrons sample different chili recipes for a $10.00 donation.
Wayne Johnson, food and lifestyle reporter for NBC Chicago, hosted the event which featured nine contestants with a wide range of chili flavors and styles. The winning chili was submitted by local author of The Screwed Up Life of Charlie the Second, Drew Ferguson, who graciously donated his $100 prize to the Care for Real food pantry.
Crew’s contest also features a design and presentation award, named for out lifestyle designer Christopher Lowell. This year’s entries included a cowboy themed setup, a Glee parody, and a Chicago style stuffed ballot box theme. The Lowell Award winner was Dawn DeGroot with a Las Vegas Casino table theme, complete with a light up Welcome To Las Vegas sign, tuxedo coat and tie.
“We are so thrilled with the outcome of the Charity Chili Cook Off,” Steve Milford, co-owner of Crew Bar + Grill, said, “Before the contest, I said I’d be happy if we raised just a little bit more than 2010’s $540, but our customers really came out and supported the event and the Care for Real pantry . At the end of the day, we doubled the amount of money raised from the previous year.” Crew co-owner, Brian Wells added, “Care for Real has been in the neighborhood doing good work for many years, but they told us that this January was one of their busiest on record. These are tough economic times, and I’m so thankful for the generosity of our customers. They never cease to amaze me.”
Crew Bar + Grill , located at 4804 N Broadway , Chicago, IL 60640 (Broadway and Lawrence), is Chicago’s premiere, award winning gay sports bar. In 2010, Mike Sullivan and Mark Robertson joined the business as co-owners alongside Steve Milford and Brian Wells. Now well into its sixth year, Crew has become a fixture of the Uptown entertainment district with a mix of big games on over 20 HD, flat screen televisions and great food and drinks.
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Best New Brunch in Boystown – EVERYDAY at Cocktail
Dreamsicles, go-go gods and
$1 drinks on Sundays,
now Cocktail is becoming known
for the best DAILY Brunch in Boystown.
This is NOT bar food, mind you. It’s American Seasonal, good quality foods and flavors. The menu serves brunch, bites, salads and sandwiches daily, everyday, 11am-10pm, with Brunch everyday 11am-4pm.
Erin Baker, their food director says,”I really wanted to stay away from typical bar food and fried foods. I insisted we do not have a fryer in the kitchen! Instead things are baked, roasted, toasted and grilled. One of our cooks makes an amazing Southern Fried Chicken, that is NOT fried!”
While the menu stays basically the same, the preparations will vary. For instance Eggs Benedict will frequently change as does the Waffle stylings.
Owner Geno Zaharakis says “I love to cook! And I found this recipe years ago in a NorthShore Cookbook. And over the years have tinkered and played with it. People LOVE IT!”
And he added, “While the menu stays basically the same, we make changes on some of the preparations and will offer specials. Last week we did a Southern flare theme with corn bread, grits and collard greens and people loved it.
And in the coming months, they are launching a lot of theme brunches and special events. And of course, next April, the outdoor patio will return. But we have also been booking a lot of special parties in the new back bar. And Erin helps work on special menu’s for the guests.”
Sunday December 5th, hostess Phyllis launches
First Sundays Brunch
Sunday December 12th, Red Dress Party Chicago hosts
a launch party for their upcoming April 2011 event.
Sunday December 19th, is the Howard Brown Benefit Brunch. $25 prix fixe brunch with proceeds going to Howard Brown.
(also on Monday December 6th – Cocktail will donate all the proceeds , all day to Howard Brown! PLUS get HALF-OFF that day!!)
In January, longtime favorite bartender Val will kick off Opera Brunches on January 9th and Geno said he is planning on Gospel Brunches, the third Sunday of each month, starting in January. Even though all of these brunch special events take place on Sundays, I just love the fact they have brunch available EVERY DAY of the week!
Most of the food items run $7-$12. So it’s very affordable and the portions are nice.
Insider tips!
-On Tuesdays check out their $2 TACOS!
-If you catch Mark on duty, you have to try his Special Pomegranite and Champagne drink!
-The Artichoke Terrine dip makes a great snack anytime!
View the whole menu online . Take out is available.
Cocktail is located 3359 N. Halsted Street at the corner of Halsted and Roscoe
773-477-1420
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Nathan Manske and I’m From Driftwood Arrive in Chicago
He’s HERE! Nathan Manske has arrived in Chicago!
Nathan Manske is the creator and editor of the gay, true-stories and very popular blog I’m From Driftwood . He is indeed from Driftwood, Texas, but has lived in Brooklyn, New York since 2003.
LGBT people have been submitting their stories online to Nathan for a couple years now. This year, he decided to go on the road, collecting more video stories, for a documentary. Chicago is on his stops this week, then off to Michigan!
Produced under his newly founded company, Crush Deviant Media, Marquise Lee serves as director and editor of the I’m From Driftwood original Video Stories.
MONDAY November 22, they will be at the Center on Halsted from 5 – 6:30pm.
TUESDAY, November 23rd, they will be at Roscoes at 11pm hosting a little fundraiser to raise additional funds for the documentary.
Come out and show them some love!
Fusion Radio Anniversary Party at Roscoes
An event
not to be missed!
Celebrating
FUSION RADIO’s
amazing 7 year’s
with a star studded
LIVE SHOW!
Where is it at?
The event will be held at Roscoe’s Tavern located at 3356 N Halsted Street in Chicago, IL.
TONIGHT! Friday, November 12, 2010. Doors open at 9pm.
Totally free. That’s right, it’s our birthday and were giving you the gift.
There is no cover charge for this event, courtesy of Roscoe’s.
The artists are Erika Jayne (Pretty Mess), Kaci Battaglia (Crazy Possessive), Wynter Gordon (Dirty Talk), Vassy (History) and Sylvia Tosun (Underlying Feeling & Above All). Performances start at 9:30pm.
The event is open to any guests 21 and older. Valid ID is required at the door.
FUSION RADIO CHICAGO continues to grow capturing the eye of the dance music industry. With nearly 1.9 million tune-ins, FUSION ranks the 3rd largest commercial internet dance station and runs a leading dance music website.
Gay Pimp Jonny McGovern Appears At Roscoes With Julie Goldman
You know him from SOCCER PRACTICE !
You know him from Gay Pimpin Podcast !
You know him from the Logo and Rosie O’Donnell show
Big Gay Sketch Comedy Show !
Writer/Performer Jonny McGovern is probably best known as a cast member on “The Big Gay Sketch Show” produced by Rosie O’Donnell and for his hilarious music videos including “Soccer Practice” and “Somethin’ for the Fellas (That like the Fellas)” which have played on MTV, VH-1 and LOGO. He was also the host of iTunes’ #1 LGBT podcast “Gay Pimpin’ with Jonny McGovern” which reached 15,000 listeners weekly. – and you can listen to it.
If David Beckham and Rip Torn had a love child, his name would be Jonny McGovern. Also known as the Gay Pimp , this in-your-face comedian is quickly taking the world by storm. From comedy and music to television and night life, there seems to be no realm McGovern hasn’t conquered.
Gay pop superstar, TV personality, and nightlife legend, “Gay Pimp” Jonny McGovern blazed onto the New York scene in 2000 with his satirical mix of his character comedy and dirty gay hits and his fire continues to burn bright.
These days he is more known for his comedy. Jonny will be in Chicago October 28th at Roscoes! Along with one of his partners in crime, Julie Goldman ! Julie is a comedian, actress, and musician. She is ethnically Jewish, and an open lesbian.
Jonny recently moved to Los Angeles, with Julie, and is re-launching the very popular podcast he was doing!
You don’t want to miss this rare Chicago appearance by these 2 talented peeps!
See you at Roscoes
3356 N. Halsted
Thursday Oct. 28th @ 9pm.
Tickets ONLY $5 in advance – $10 at the door.
Best Gay Bar Outside of Boystown and Best Mens Underwear in Chicago host Project Runway Finale
CREW Bar
in Uptown (4804 N. Broadway)
will host a PROJECT RUNWAY
Grand Finale party and
underwear fashion show!
Thursday Oct. 28th
Do you think you know who will win Project Runway this year? You pick the winner and CREW will buy you a drink!
The show starts at 8pm – I would get there a little early, if I was you. $3 pints all night
PLUS, following the finale, EGOIST UNDERWEAR will put on a fashion show. EGOIST is new to Chicago and provides Mens premium underwear & clothes. Andrew Christian, Cocksox, Baskit, Gigo, XTG, N2N, Pistol Pete, Joe Snyder, Obviously, Ajaxx63, Ginch Gonch, Gia, Good Devil, Frank Dandy, Man Zone, Pipe, Intymen and MORE.
CREW BAR 4804 N. Broadway
EGOIST 3706 N. Halsted
D.S. Tequila Company – A Tex-and-Mex bar and eatery from the owners of Minibar, in Boystown Chicago
D.S. Tequila Company is the home of D.S. Company brand tequila. This flagship store-resturant-bar in Chicago at 3352 N. Halsted, is the first location of its kind to incorporate retail tequila with a full dining and party experience.
Delicious burgers, tacos and D.S. Company tequilas are the real deal. The burgers are made with a half pound of Allen Bros. 100% Prime Beef. Allen Bros supply other top restaurants like Gene & Georgetti and Lawry’s. Choose from the Classic Burger with applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar and tequila grilled tomotoes or maybe the Buffalo Blue Cheese with jalapeno bacon, blue cheese, guacamole and a special DS Tequila original buffalo tomotoe sauce.
The tortillas are made fresh, by hand, daily in their kitchen. Tasty tacos include Crispy Fried Chicken (for those NOT watching their weight!), Tequila Grilled Shrimp and my favorite, BBQ Pulled Pork. Margaritas are made with 100% Agave Tequila and real lime juice with no added sugars.
There are also some starters worth mentioning. Fresh Guacamole, Loaded Fries, and the knock your socks off XXX Jalapeno Poppers! If you save any room for desert, they offer a S’Mores Sunday and delicious cupcakes like Tres Leches and Ancho Chocolate Brownie. Prices here are reasonable. Burgers are $8.49. Tacos are $2.69.
More about their signature tequila…
D.S. Tequila is serious tequila. Unlike some of the other “premium” tequila producers, their Weber Blue Agave plants are grown for eight years with no artificial accelerants to speed their production. The sugars from blue agave plants that are allowed to develop naturally. This produces a taste so smooth and rich, you won’t believe its tequila.
D.S. Company Tequila should hit store shelves in about 6 months. For the time being, they have selected Don Modesto, their sister brand of tequila, to carry at their retail store/bar & restaurant. Don Modesto grows within the same plantation as D.S. Company tequila. Both products are 100% organic. With a taste profile similar to D.S. Company tequila, Don Modesto is the best representation of their product to carry at D.S. Tequila Company. Read more about their Tequilas online .
M-TH: 5PM-2AM | F: 12PM-2AM | SA: 12PM-3AM | SU: 12PM-3AM ph 773-697-9127 (Call in for take-out)
Cocktail and the gardens Bring More Swank to Boystown and Halsted
The recently rehabbed Cocktail
is the original swanky chill lounge of Halsted in Boystown. It is one of the most inviting bars in Lakeview, appealing to a broad-based clientele that is short on attitude and long on fun.
Its two attractive bars (cocktail & new garden bar) feature chic black crystal chandeliers, gorgeous onyx-lit bar tops (imported from Greece) and a swank sidewalk café, known as the gardens. Cocktail is the perfect place to sip libations, enjoy great food and converse with friends, both old and new. – Plus, new room is great for private parties!
The city dragged their feet in signing off on final approval and permits. So unless we get an Indian Summer, you’ll have to wait to enjoy the gardens @ cocktail…a lush 1,192 square foot sidewalk cafe is a breathtaking addition to the corner of Halsted and Roscoe.
the gardens will be open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting) until November 1st 2010, and will re-open in the spring of 2011.
The gardens are lined with lush green box hedge, with Jasper Morrison “Air Chair” furnishings from Italy, and plenty of golden shaded seating under the posh cover of our distinctive Vueve Cliquot umbrellas. It feels like a swank New York hotspot!
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD! ALWAYS AVAILABLE!
Cocktail serves up their new menu with all the style you’ve come to expect! The new expansion brings a whole new Cocktail, now serving brunch from 11a-4p daily, and the full menu daily till 10pm.
Erin Baker is the food director and events coordinator. I HIGHLY recommend the Artichoke Terrine! Very Delicious! And for brunch I have tried the Breakfast Tacos and the Benedict. Bot very good. The table next to me was eating BBQ Chicken wrap and gave it high props.
When the lights go down, the scene gets a bit more lively thanks in large part to a stage area that hosts the “Spank Go Go Boys” five nights a week.
Dubbed the “home of house music on Halsted Street”, Cocktail boasts an impressive line-up of resident DJs that includes Michael Serafini, Tracy Tobey, Freddie Bain, Carla Starla, Timmy Loop, DJ Dhanna, Miss Michaela, and Pete Augusta.
Coming soon, Psycho Bitch and Heather Doble. Mixing the latest dance grooves from Chicago and around the world as well as presenting some of the hottest dancers in the city, Cocktail consistently serves up a fun atmosphere with an amazingly diverse crowd.
Whether you want a Pink Pussy or a Salty Dog – this is the spot to check out. Delicious music, go-go boys, and now food!
Cocktail Bar Chicago
Gay Halloween in Boystown – 3 events in October!
Halloween
on North Halsted just got a whole lot more happening. Three events in the vibrant north side neighborhood make it a must for Chicagoans and tourists alike to take part in the festivities.
Free Movie Screening
At 7 p.m. on October 17th, the Northalsted Business Alliance sponsors a screening of “Little Shop of Horrors”. The movie, which serves as the theme for the street’s Halloween parade, kicks off the season. The free screening will be at the Center on Halsted (3656 North Halsted).
Horny Devil Pub Crawl
October 23rd marks the date for the Horny Devil Pub Crawl. The crawl, now in its second year, winds its way through 12 of Northalsted’s hottest bars beginning at 2 p.m. The event includes specials by crawl sponsors as well as the chance to earn cash and prizes at the final stop. Registration is $5 in advance and $10 the day of the crawl. The crawl begins at Spin. Participants can purchase tickets at any of the participating venues. (Buck’s, Circuit, DS Tequila Company, Halsted’s, Hydrate, Little Jim’s, Lucky Horseshoe, Minibar, Roscoe’s, Scarlet, Spin and The North End.)
Halloween Parade
The Halloween parade, now in its 14th year, goes bigger and bolder this holiday. A Little Shop of Horrors theme takes over North Halsted to create a Little Street of Horror. Floats make their way into the parade for the first time and a scarecrow competition has shops competing for the top prize for decorating and design.
The parade, which attracts several thousand spectators each year, kicks off at 6 p.m. on October 31st at Belmont and Halsted and continues north to Addison and Halsted.
Parade participants register at Spin (800 West Belmont) beginning at 4 p.m. A special kid’s area at Space Park on Roscoe engages little ones beginning at 4:30.
More information about all of Northalsted Halloween events is available at North Halsted .com
Kimberley Locke LIVE @ Roscoe’s in Boystown Friday, October 8
American Idol. Celebrity Fit Club. The View. Even though Kimberley Locke is constantly on television, she loves performing in dance clubs for the energy and morale boost that her enthusiastic dance music fans give. With remixes by Jason Nevins, Almighty, Bronleewe & Bose, and Scotty K, “Change,” the leadoff single to her sophomore album Based On a True Story, will keep dancefloors buzzing for her next performance.
Kimberly is excited to a show for gay fans at ROSCOES!
“I do a lot of Gay Pride events during the summer, from like June to August. Hands down, I know those events are going to be my best events because the energy in the gay clubs or at the gay events is just out of control. They love me and they let it be known and it feels really good. Anytime I’m stuck in a rut, I’m like I need to do a gay club so I can get my morale boosted. When I walk off the stage from doing a show at a gay event, I just feel like I’ve conquered the world. It’s always a party and it’s always about the music, and I really do enjoy that. It’s not to say that my other audiences aren’t great but it’s hit and miss, when you go and just do a concert or something like that you never know what you’re going to get.”
Roscoe’s and Fusion Radio are Proud to Present American Idol Diva and Billboard #1 Hit Artist – Kimberley Locke!!!
Performing Her Billboard #1 Hits: Change, Band of Gold, 8th World Wonder
Time Friday, October 8 at 10:00pm – October 9 at 2:00am
Location Roscoe’s Tavern – 3356 N. Halsted St.
$10 Cover at 10pm
DID YOU KNOW…..
ROSCOES is nominated as one the
BEST GAY BARS in the world!
VOTE FOR THEM at TripOut Gay Travel .
Gay NYC Rapper CAZWELL at Hydrate September 23
CAZWELL
is coming back to Chicago this week!
Few new artists
embody the spirit of downtown
NYC more completely than Cazwell.
Sexy Gay New York City Rapper Cazwell is a leading figure in the renaissance of New York City nightlife that has taken place over the last five years.
Cazwell’s music—a ridiculously fun mix of electrified dance music and old school hip hop—is the perfect example of the new spirit of pop music. Says Caz, “When people ask me how to describe my style sometimes I say ‘Just imagine if Biggie Smalls ate Donna Summer for breakfast.’”
Watch his awesome GIVE ME TONIGHT remix.
Watch his new sexy ICE CREAM TRUCK mix.
CAZWELL will perform in Chicago this Thursday, September 23 at HYDRATE 3458 N. Halsted – Guarnateed Fun Times!
the gardens at COCKTAIL bar Grand Opening Parties in Chicago this Weekend
Come check out one of the sexiest bars in Boystown. The new and expanded COCKTAIL with the gardens! 3359 Halsted. GRAND OPENING tonight , Friday, September 17th. Opening party 7-9pm
Join the celebration of their new GORGEOUS outside garden serving a fantastic food menu from the Cocktail kitchen!
Plus the addition of their new beautiful back bar – perfect for occasions such as this! Hosted bar sponsored by Absolut
Serving food starting @ 11am today , and all thru the weekend.
Sunday September 19th
garden brunch party 11am-4pm
be there for our first sunday brunch! it’s sure to be a great time in the gardens, with wonderful people and a mouth-watering brunch menu from the new kitchen at Cocktail.
Later that day…garden wonderland tea party 4-10p
dj uncle milty & sexy go go boys and drink specials!
CREW BAR + GRILL CELEBRATES 6 YEARS September 7th
On Tuesday, September 7th,
after numerous Super Bowls, World Series, and Stanley Cups, Crew Bar Grill , Chicago’s original gay sports bar, will celebrate a special event of its own: six years of business in the Uptown neighborhood. The party will feature a complimentary taco and nacho bar, plus drink specials on favorites like sangria and Beergarita, Crew’s original tequila and beer concoction.
The Anniversary party will be from 6PM to 8PM at the Broadway and Lawrence nightspot. Attendees are encouraged to sign up for the e-mail list to receive an invitation at Worlds Greatest Bar .
Faced with tough economic times, Steve Milford and Brian Wells, Crew’s original owners, teamed up with two new partners in 2010, Mike Sullivan and Mark Robertson. Working together, the new business team oversaw a remodel of the bar, which included 20 high-definition flat screen TVs, a massive 63” flat screen, new tables and chairs, plus a revamped food and drink menu. “Mike and Mark have been a welcome addition to Crew, bringing a different set of skills and a fresh perspective. It’s been a great partnership,” says Steve Milford.
Crew was the first new business in several years to take a chance on the 4800 block of Uptown in the historic entertainment district. “The talk of great things happening has gone on for years around here, and we feel like we were a positive part of starting to make that happen,” says owner Brian Wells. Crew was named one of the Top 100 Bars by Chicago magazine and has won numerous other awards from a diverse range of media outlets, including Fox Morning News Viewers, Metromix, Chicago Free Press, Chicago “Hearts” Trivia, Competition Magazine, New City and more.
