Friday 20
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That fateful evening at the Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill in Harwood Heights began with four gay men from Chicago dancing together and ended with various members of the foursome being charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and aggravated battery. Queer Nation is raising money for their defense (which is being supplied by the People’s Law Office) with a “tag night” this evening at Big Chicks, 5024 N. Sheridan. There’s no charge to get in, but the point is to buy “tags” that say you support the quartet. Things get under way at 8:30. Call 862-2465 for details.
Saturday 21
The original Black Nazarene is a life-size statue of Jesus carved by an unknown Mexican craftsman sometime in the early 1600s. The statue found its way to Manila, where it’s stood for centuries. Then, on Holy Thursday, 1993, Aidee Guerrero, founder of the local prayer group Seculars of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, dreamed of a Chicago version. A full-size replica of the famous statue will be unveiled at 3 PM mass today at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic church, 1634 W. Gregory. After the service, the statue will be pulled on a flat in the church’s annual Santacruzan parade. Call 271-6586 for more.
Tuesday 24
Each year the Chicago-based Retirement Research Foundation gives out its National Media Owl Awards, which salute the best films, videos, or TV shows about aging. This year they’re giving a lifetime-achievement award to singer-actress Rita Moreno. Ann Landers and Gene Siskel host the free presentation, tonight at 7:30 at the First Chicago Center, Dearborn and Madison. For more information call 664-6100.
