Pride Arts Center Kicks Off Pride Month With SheFest!

Join us on�June 12th at 7:30 p.m.�in�The Broadway at�Pride Arts Center,�4139 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago, to kick off Pride month with�SheFest!

SheFest (formerly LezFest) is Pride Films & Plays' semi-annual variety show which celebrates Chicago's queer female and non-binary artists through spoken word poetry, Moth-style stories, comedy, clowning, a fire act, and dance. SheFest is produced and directed by Iris Sowlat and Julia Rufo, and stage-managed by Daiva Paulis.

SheFest showcases the diverse range of queer female and non-binary artists in Chicago as well as the diverse stories and experiences of queer femininity. The sixth installment of the festival, this year's SheFest will be hosted by stand-up comedian Shannon Noll, and will feature spoken word poetry, Moth-style stories, comedy, clowning, a fire act, and dance.

Performers will include�Molly Brennan, Tamale Sepp, Ada Cheng, Khloe Janel, Anna Wolfe, Alex Seligsohn, Jade, June Thiele, Shannon Leigh Webber, Niki Gee, Michelle Zacarias, and Terri Hudson�and�Jessica Martin. SheFest is produced by Iris Sowlat and Julia Rufo, and stage-managed by Daiva Paulis.

We are proud to announce that SheFest on�June 12�will feature both ASL Interpretation and Audio Description at the event.�

SheFest will also feature delicious treats from the new Klein's Bakery and Cafe (located at�4155 North Broadway) and chances to win amazing door prizes from American Theater Company, Women and Children First and Dinner Detective, to name a few.

SCHEDULE

Friday, June 9
7:30 p.m. Jerker and Two Boys

11 p.m. 26, Sketch Comedy

Saturday June 10
7:30 p.m. Jerker and Two Boys

Sunday, June 11
3 p.m. Jerker and Two Boys

Monday, June 12
7:30 p.m. She Fest

Wednesday, June 14
7:30 p.m. Jerker and Two Boys

Thursday, June 15
7:30 p.m. Jerker and Two Boys

Friday, June 16
7:30�p.m. Jerker and Two Boys (Closing)�����
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Saturday June 17
7:30 p.m. Queer Bits Film Fest

Sunday, June 18
7 p.m.
Unity In Dance

All performances are in�Pride Arts Center's two theater: The Broadway at 4139 N. Broadway, or The Buena at 4147 N. Broadway. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. $15 VIP Seating/$10 General Admission.