Boystown (Chicago, Illinois)

International Mr. Leather moves to the Mag Mile

2013-05-23 00:00:00

A different kind of leather experience is hitting the Magnificent Mile this Memorial Day Weekend—the 35th annual International Mr. Leather competition—with accoutrements, goods and services not likely to be found at Coach, Ferragamo or Gucci....

LGBT comedy showcase 'Chigaygo' debuts at Laugh Factory on May 27

2013-05-20 00:00:00

When Chicago actor Scott Duff joined forces with Laugh Factory to debut an LGBT-themed showcase, he knew he wanted his first headliner to be no-holds-barred comedian Jessica Halem, who spent 12 years—1996 to 2008—at the top of the Chicago...

2013-05-17 00:00:00

May 24: Replay in Boystown, The Dec in River North May or June:��Three Dots and a Dash�in�River North Early June: Endgrain�in Roscoe Village,�Tre Soldi in Streeterville July: Chicago Chop Shop in Wicker Park� Late August: Blackfinn Ameripub in River North...

Men don heels to heighten awareness

2013-05-14 00:00:00

More than 20 men — all Chicago lawyers — will slip into stilettos and parade around the Loop on Tuesday in an effort to raise awareness about violence against women. The Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section is hosting its first...

Make a reservation for Boystown hotel

2013-05-15 11:28:00

Boystown is on the cusp of a renaissance. Progress Bar is taking over the old Cocktail spot. Replay, an arcade bar, is moving into the former Buck's Saloon. Circuit has reopened. Heck, even The Lucky Horseshoe Lounge has brought in a gaggle of new go-go...

2013 outdoor dining and drinking preview

2013-04-16 00:00:00

"Do you remember when it was 80 degrees in March last year?" Yup, that might be the most common complaint muttered by coat-clad Chicagoans this spring. Sure, summer didn't come early this year as it did last, but that hasn't stopped dozens of...

Group celebrates LGBT geekiness

2013-03-20 09:32:00

Kicking down the geek closet door can be as liberating as the coming-out process for some LGBTs—a transformation as powerful as Clark Kent shedding his suit and spectacles for the iconic blue tights and red cape of his alter ego, Superman. "LGBT...

Q&A: Adam Guerino of Queer Comedy

2013-01-21 00:00:00

As a gay kid growing up in a small town in Iowa, Adam Guerino spent a lot of time writing. "I think writing romance was the closest thing I had to having one," he said. "And that was my outlet." That habit served him well when his first invitation to do...

Halsted liquor says it's vodka with a cause

2012-12-18 14:56:00

The owners of Halsted vodka want you to raise a glass, have fun and support LGBT causes--all at the same time. "Here's a product that the gay community likes and spends money on," said Jennifer Schulze, one of the owners of the Chicago-based and...

Circuit nightclub permanently closing

2012-11-19 10:42:00

NOV. 20 UPDATE: Though Circuit partner Mike Macharello has moved the club’s weekly parties to other venues such as Evergreen (809 W. Evergreen Ave. ) and House (1675 N. Elston Ave.) since the closing, he told RedEye that he still has hope for...

Rumors unconfirmed about Abbey opening Boystown spot

2012-11-14 12:39:00

Rumblings that The Abbey, a standout gay bar from West Hollywood, might be opening a second location in Chicago haven't gotten past the "rumor" stage, as it turns out. "We're always on the lookout for a second location," said Widran Quesada, spokesman...

Andersonville gay bar crawl

2012-09-19 00:00:00

Andersonville is second only to Boystown when it comes to its LGBT bar scene. Here’s how to hit up the best in one marathon night. Start your night on Clark at The Sofo Tap (4923 N. Clark St. 773-784-7636), where nightly drink and events include...

, 3411 N. Halsted St. in Boystown.

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Tracy Gossage, 25, library staffer What are you drinking and why? I'm drinking gin and tonic, because gin was the last liquor that didn't make me vomit. Rum and vodka and me have had a bad experience the last few times. Is Boystown friendly to women? Definitely, for the most part.

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Chicago Diner in Boystown(pictured) Heartland Cafe in Rogers Park Karyn's on Green in the West Loop Bite Cafe in Ukrainian Village Northdown Cafe & Taproom in Lakeview The Loving Hut in Edgewater Mana Food Bar in Wicker Park Native Foods Cafe in Lakeview & Wicker Park Soul Vegetarian East

2012-09-28 13:22:00