Date: June 28, 2008
Cost: $5 donation (benefits the Northalsted Area Merchants Association)
Organizer: Northalsted Area Merchants Association
What to expect: Food, beverages and live music on two stages.
Why to go: You'll see some things that make you go "hmmm...," including a performance from early-'90s chart-busters C+C Music Factory. If that weren't enough, Tiffany (of "I Think We're Alone Now" fame) will also perform.
Additional info: Other performers include Inaya Day, Kimberly Locke, Weather Girls, Martha Wash, Frenchie Davis, 16 Candles, the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps, The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, the Chicago Spirit Brigade. Rounding out the celebration will be the Pride Drag Review featuring stars of the Baton Show Lounge and Hydrate, including Mimi Marks, Monica Munro, Tajma Hall, Sasha Colby and more. The Chicago Pride Fest will also feature special activities and prize giveaways, including a Pet Parade.
Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein