In August 2001, Chicago played host to the four day festival
Ladyfest Midwest, featuring musical performances, visual artists, filmmakers
and more. For the tenth anniversary of this event, the festival is scaled back
a bit, but the purpose is the same. Whereas the original event featured
national artists such as Shannon Wright, Le Tigre and ESG, the main focus this
weekend is on our own city. All proceeds from the weekend benefit the Chicago
Women’s Health Center. Personally, I’m a big fan of the concept of multi-venue,
multi-media festivals. A welcome change from Big Box and single minded
festivals. Check the full schedule of events below.
Dance
Friday, 8/19, Late Bar (3534 W. Belmont) 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. (21+)
Featuring DJs:
Sam O’Rama (Laurie’s Planet of Sound)
Emily Agustin (CHIRP Radio,
Toast & Jam, Maybenauts)
Rebecca Crawford (Reckless
Records and ex-The Dials)
Rock
Saturday, 8/20, Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western), 9 p.m. (21+) $15
Saturday, 8/20, Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western), 9 p.m. (21+) $15
Art
Ladyfest Midwest 2001 Archive Exhibit at LivingRoom Gallery (1530 W. Superior)
Saturday, 8/20, 12–5 p.m. and Sunday, 8/21, 2–5 p.m. (All Ages).
Ladyfest Midwest 2001 Archive Exhibit at LivingRoom Gallery (1530 W. Superior)
Saturday, 8/20, 12–5 p.m. and Sunday, 8/21, 2–5 p.m. (All Ages).
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