Beginning at 10 a.m., Ellen DeGeneres will join Oprah to hand out new issues of O Magazine in which they grace the cover. Hit up the Water Tower for your own copy and a chance to meet one of America's most famous lesbians.
Today: Ellen and Oprah at Water Tower
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Ky Dickens takes over Chicago's gay media
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Local lesbian filmmaker Ky Dickens is hardcore pimping her film, Fish Out of Water, which is the documentary centerpiece of the Reeling Film Festival this Sunday at the Music Box Theatre. Check her out on the cover of this week's Windy City Times and on the Feast of Fun Podcast.
You can still get a ticket to Sunday night's show or entrance into the after party at In Fine Spirits (5418 N. Clark St.) The screening is at 5 p.m. for $10 and the party is right after for an additional $10.
Funny gay ladies at the Center on Halsted
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Former Chicagoan Jessica Halem will be coming back to the Midwest from her new home in New Orleans to perform at the Center on Halsted (3656 N. Halsted) next week on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Performing alongside her at laughOUTloud is hometown gal Cameron Esposito, and for $20, you can VIP seats and a drink ticket.
Check out this interview she did with Feast of Fun last time she was in town:
The Center is advising that interested parties get their tickets fast, as Jessica's show last spring sold out.
Check out this interview she did with Feast of Fun last time she was in town:
The Center is advising that interested parties get their tickets fast, as Jessica's show last spring sold out.
Bridget McManus brings her lesbian stand-up to Chicago
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If you haven't caught Brunch With Bridget on Logo or AfterEllen.com, you have a lot to catch up on before you go see McManusland next month. But even if you aren't familiar with Bridget McManus and her brand of sassy lesbian comedy, you'll definitely dig her live. Check out some clips:
The LA-based comedian will be performing five nights at Stage 33 (3655 N. Kedzie Ave.), hosting an improv-based show, Nov. 11 - Nov. 15. For $30, audience members are part of fun, participating in the games with a chance to win prizes.
The LA-based comedian will be performing five nights at Stage 33 (3655 N. Kedzie Ave.), hosting an improv-based show, Nov. 11 - Nov. 15. For $30, audience members are part of fun, participating in the games with a chance to win prizes.
Gay women, get ready for Halloween
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You know it's coming up, all October long. You him and haw over how to dress, and where you're going to wear a costume to. Now that it's only one week away, planning for Halloween is imperative.
So where will you be going? Well, if you don't know anyone throwing a party, here are some great options for the entire next weekend.
So where will you be going? Well, if you don't know anyone throwing a party, here are some great options for the entire next weekend.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Friday, Oct. 30
Friday, Oct. 30
Varietease Burlesque and Stewed Tomatoes at the Lakeshore Theater (3175 N. Broadway Ave.) 10:30 p.m. $15
One Lesbian Reason... to go see "The Stepfather"
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While I really didn't think the new thriller starring Gossip Girl's Dan Humphrey would be an ideal pick for lesbians this Halloween season (I mean, really, there are so many other films available on DVD with lesbian killers and vampires and the like), there is one big lesbian reason to go see The Stepfather: Paige Turco.
See Chicago's gay and lesbian history on film tonight
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At 7:30 p.m. this evening, catch a special showing of Queerborn & Perversion at the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave). The documentary is all about the history of Chicago's LGBT community, from 1934 - 1974.
If you've ever wanted to know about the first lesbian bars in the city, and hear from some of the women who are still around to tell the tales, here's your chance. Watch the preview on the official site and then grab a ticket for just $11.
If you've ever wanted to know about the first lesbian bars in the city, and hear from some of the women who are still around to tell the tales, here's your chance. Watch the preview on the official site and then grab a ticket for just $11.
Drink fine wine with fine women this weekend
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Chicago Curve is hosting a wine tasting this Saturday at Broadway Cellars (5900 N. Broadway) that it also going to be a chance to mix and mingle while listening to some great jazz from performer Jeannie Tanner. For $40, you get to taste variety of fine wines, indulge in some hors d'oeuvres and be surrounded by other 150 gay winos, like yourself.
Drink a beer and hear Sarah Schulman read for Bookslut tonight
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If you're a fan of great writing, especially that which happens to be penned by an out lesbian, then you should be familiar with Sarah Schulman. The prolific writer, activist and professor has been involved with covering her community since the 1980s, when she reported on the AIDS crisis in her home of New York City for The Village Voice. Since then, she's also written several books, including novels like Girls, Visions and Everything and Rat Bohemia which feature likable lesbian protagonists.
Turn it up at Decibelle this week
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Starting this Thursday, Chicago is going to get even gayer than it already is. The annual feminist music and arts festival, Decibelle, is going on all weekend, and tons of queer women are involved in the festivities. Here are some of my picks:
Friday, Oct. 16
Me'Shell Ndegeocello at Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N Lincoln Ave.)
Two shows, 7 and 10 p.m.
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