Save the Date September 8th, 2018
7th Annual OUT IN THE PARK private night will be
Saturday September 8th, 2018!
This post has links to buy tickets
ADAM JOSEPH enetratinment for 2018
One of the leading forces in the queer underground music scene, Adam Joseph is not only an award-winning vocalist, he’s also the mastermind producer and songwriter behind other artists like Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag Race S9) and Jonny McGovern (Hey Qween).
He has released 2 solo albums and been a featured vocalist on songs with Grammy Nominated DJ/Producer Bob Sinclar, Wet Fingers, Plastik Funk, Lem Springsteen of Mood II Swing and remixed by Bass Jackers, David Jones and Deeplomatik.
He has written songs for #1 Billboard artists like Inaya Day and Lea Lorien. His latest viral smash “Linda Evangelista“ featuring Aja from Drag Race S9 has been played around the globe and was featured on the reunion special of Drag Race where RuPaulintroduced it to the world as a masterpiece.
He’s been featured in Billboard, OUT Magazine, The Village Voice, The LA Times, LOGO, CNN and Paper Magazine. Adam’s live performance combines all of his talents—DJ, original productions and live vocals—leaving crowds amazed, intrigued, and hungry for more.
THIS YEAR we are doing something a little different with a more casual and intimate performance! Adam will be playing music and doing some signing in JB’S Bar located in the Southwest Territory!
Adam Joseph, the mastermind behind the viral house remix of Maxine Waters’ infamous “reclaiming my time” takedown, has taken a break from creating bitch tracks to show off his own vocal talent on “Thirsty.” The track, produced by Vito Fun & Koil, is an anthem for those who leave the bar a bit parched for some after-hours fun. The funky track has a throwback vibe and features a guest rap from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 9 runner up Peppermint.
Check out his amazing YouTube Channel HERE
SIR JET Joel Evan Tye for 2017
SIR JET!
Singer Joel Evan Tye aka Sir JET.
The mysterious and alluring gender-bending Sir JET aka Joel Evan Tye is a popstar like no other. With his super-hero body and love for skin tight costumes and anime, he is what has been referred to as “Nick Lachey meets Ziggy Stardust.” The online article “The Boy Who Talked Like a Girl,” is the story of JET’s childhood struggle with gender anxiety that lead him to become an agoraphobic mute for almost a decade to only rediscover his voice again at age 20 and become the man you see today.
JET’s mission in life is to help people who struggle with their identity and to encourage them to find their true selves by going within like he did. In addition to being referred to as the “Madonna Crotch” by Patti Stanger when he appeared on BRAVO’s last season of Millionaire Matchmaker, JET is also a heavily sought after model, including appearing on the boxes of LASC’s first line of underwear, and modeling for Mike Ruiz’s Pretty Masculine series a total of four times.
About 5 years ago, he did an EP, a collection of songs with themes based on concepts from his book I’m Enough: How to Live Life Like a Popstar and Find Your True Self in the Process
He explores many soul searching topics on his YouTube channel. Happiness; Depressions issues, Finding joy; Mending a broken heart, etc.
“I am a role-model for youth who are in need of a male celebrity who embodies the masculine and feminine energies they wish to express themselves. The idea is that the struggle we have with equality in our society started when somewhere along the road of life we were taught to feel unequal. I wish to help people see that the path to equality starts from within, coming to terms with the male and female energies we all possess.
He will ONLY be doing a meet and greet at Six Flags – he will perform at 1:30 AM @ CHARLIES, the Official After Party.
(3726 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613)
Get your free download of “Bend that Gender and Explode!” the tour remix exclusively at www.reverbnation.com/iamsirjet
Sir Jet SOUNDCLOUD
Facebook Page – with tons of hot and sexy images!
2017 NEW RIDE – THE JOKER!
NEW FOR 2017!
The Joker – FREE FLY coaster!
The ride will be the 15th coaster on the Gurnee theme park’s active roster. The 12-story Joker will be in Yankee Harbor, next to Great America’s 1992 entirely different version of Batman: The Ride.
Riders will proceed up a 90-degree lift hill and then “flip head-over-heels at least six times along the weightless journey.”
“Thrill seekers will experience exhilarating leaps and dives along a horizontal plane with unexpected drops as they tumble from one level to the next,” park officials said in the statement. “The wing seats amp up the pandemonium since riders will experience this wild adventure with no track above or below — just the sky, ground and plenty of sinister thrills.”
Ride specifications list the ride’s height as 109 feet, with vehicles reaching 38 mph and generating 2.8 G’s as they roll along for 50 seconds on more than 1,000 feet of track.
“The 4D Free Spin utilizes magnetic technology to induce and control spinning,” the S&S statement added. “These unique vehicles hold eight passengers seated in pairs, four on each side of the track. The three layers of vertically stacked track feature speed bumps and two beyond-vertical raven drops.”
SOUNDS AWESOME!
Six Flags Removes Confederate Flags
After 56 years, Six Flags will no longer fly the Confederate flag over its theme parks
“At Six Flags Over Texas we strive every single day to make people happy and to create a fun, thrilling and safe family friendly experience for our guests,” park spokeswoman Sharon Parker said in an email. “We always choose to focus on celebrating the things that unite us versus those that divide us. As such, we have changed the flag displays in our park to feature American flags.”
They should fly the Rainbow Flag now, to show Diversity!
New for 2016! 4D interactive thrill ride, JUSTICE LEAGUE
Six Flags Great America will debut a brand new 4D interactive thrill ride in May 2016, JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis. This new adventure will feature state-of-the-art technology, high-tech video graphics, and a full-sensory gaming experience that puts you right in the middle of the action.
After wandering the unbelievable 22,000 square foot Hall of Justice, you’ll board your unique twisting six-passenger vehicle. Armed with a laser stun gun, you’ll travel through a series of incredible scenes around the city of Metropolis, interacting with life-like animatronic characters, 3D animated images, and 4D experiences like fire and fog to save your favorite super heroes from the evil villains. This adventurous ride also features one of the first-ever virtual loops and real-time gaming elements to compete against other riders.
Everywhere you look, state-of-the-art 4D imagery will draw you deeper into the adventure. Your unique transporter will take you piloting through a realistic 4D environment.
Can you thwart The Joker’s evil plan to infect the city with laughing gas? Only if you’re brave enough to join the JUSTICE LEAGUE Reserve Team!
– See more at: https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/attractions/new-2016/overview#sthash.PzOaJjiM.dpuf
TPAN Ride For AIDS in 2016 beneficiary!
We are excited to announce that the 2016 beneficiary will be TPAN’s RIDE FOR AIDS / TEAM TPAN!
Held over 2 days, the Ride brings together those living with HIV, LGBTQ advocates, amateur cyclists, and endurance athletes to raise funds for HIV services and celebrate human potential. This is the Midwest’s only back-to-back century ride.
The Ride is committed to providing essential services to people living with and vulnerable to HIV and AIDS. Your support and commitment to the Ride is pivotal to TPAN’s success. READ MORE HERE.
Todrick Hall @ Six Flags Diversity Night Sept. 10
Todrick Hall is a self-proclaimed queer, American singer, actor, dancer, director, choreographer, and wildly famous YouTuber!
He auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol, where he made it to the semi-finals. Since then, Hall has been performing on Broadway and YouTube.
As of January 31, 2016, Hall has exceeded 2 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. Videos on his channel have been played over 270 MILLION TIMES!
Videos of note include a flash mob thrown for Ariana Grande, a reinvention of the Wizard of Oz starring Pentatonix which was directed by and also stars Hall, and a Beyoncé themed flash mob performed in the middle of an actual Target store, which has garnered over 14 million views as of January 31, 2016, and which Beyoncé personally, publicly congratulated Hall on.
WE ARE THRILLED to have him this year on September 10th!
We are changing things up a bit this year. Rather than end the night with a performance – we will open the gates with a performance at this years 5th Annual OUT IN THE PARK event at Six Flags Great America!
There will be a meet and greet with fans before the gates open at 7:30. Then Todrick will kick off the evening at 8pm with a couple live numbers! www.CelebrateDiversityChicago.com
Out in the Park 2015
Out In The Park at Six Flags Great America
Returns in 2015 BIGGER Than EVER!
A Spectacular Night of Amusement and Entertainment
Presented by MINI Cooper Chicago & Ketel One Vodka
That Will Help Benefit Northalsted Business Alliance
Saturday, September 12th, 2015 from 7PM to 12AM
Hosted by Amanda Lepore AND
Pablo Hernandez this year!
All ages event.
All night, attendees can follow the bass to the Hometown Square dance area where The DJ’s of SCARLET Bar Chicago plus Hostess THE PRINCESS from RuPauls Drag Race and some adorable go go’s well keep the party jumping.
Andrew Christian supermodel and “king of selfies” Pablo Hernandez will be riding rides with guests all night and taking photos. Then at 11:00 he will debut his new songs, followed by the Queen of New York nightlife, Amanda Lepore.
Out In The Park is an annual private LGBT Saturday night fundraising event featuring unlimited riding of the most popular Six Flags Great America’s amazing THRILL rides with a portion of all ticket sales each year helping to benefit various non-profit organizations.
“One of the best elements of this event is that it is closed to the general public and this year our event piggy-backs a daytime corporate buyout so our attendees will be entering an EMPTY PARK!” explains Michael Snell, co-owner of BestGayChicago.com. “The LGBT community, their family, friends and supporters can enjoy the park with little to no lines. It’s like a Fall Gay Pride Celebration with even MORE amusement and entertainment!”
In an interview with ChicagoPride.com: “We are very excited that this private night for charity continues to grow every year and we have gifted over $35,000 to various groups,” said Derrick Sorles.
Advance $40 tickets can be purchased NOW –
FREE parking for this special event!
In September the price goes up to $45.
$50 the day of the event.
All ages event.
Drinks are available for purchase to those 21+
Hotels –-if you are coming to Chicago for the weekend, we have 3 hotel choices in the heart of Boystown! CITY SUITES, WILLOWS HOTEL and MAJESTIC HOTEL. All the hotels are listed to the right, in the sidebar.
This event could not happen without the generous support of our Community Partners! Please support them, as they support us! MINI of Chicago, Ketel One Vodka, Charlie’s Chicago, Taverna 750, Scarlet Bar Chicago, Vanité Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, GRAB Magazine, Chicago Pride.com, Quest Magazine: Wisconsin’s LGBT News & Entertainment Source, Best Gay Chicago.com, Our Lives Magazine and Walgreens!
BUSES WILL BE AVAILABLE starting AUGUST 15th from CHARLIES – AND WILL GO FAST!!!
$30 round trip – MUST stop by Charlies in person to make your reservation. You will get free admission to the after party!
After OUT IN THE PARK – Charlies will host the Official After Party GLOW!
3726 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613
OFFICIAL PRE PARTY – before the buses leave!
DIVE BAR / RESTAURANT!
3445 N. Halsted. 3-5pm. Check it out here!
This event is all ages and for LGBTQ people and their supporters. (Kiddieland is closed, so its not a good fit for very small children to attend). Its a private “buy out” event. Meaning the general public is not invited. Could they get in? Sure probably. But negativity is not acceptable and violators will be ejected from the event. We have never had a problem with this. This is safe place to be as you are. Six Flags does not post signs on bathrooms for gender neutrality…..however, at our event, all bathrooms are open for all transgender people. Use whichever one you feel comfortable with. This event does not condone gender policing of any kind.
