Steppin' Out Against Domestic Violence

Southwest Women Working Together, a Chicago women's group that primarily serves women from the South Side, invites you to Step Out Against Domestic Violence at their stepper set at Mr. G's Supper Club, 1547 W. 87th. The show starts at 9:00PM and runs till 3:00AM. Donations are $12 in advance, or $15 at the door. For ticket information: (773) 737-2500, ext. 251.

THE2NDHAND Reading

Saturday May 8, at 6pm THE2NDHAND reads @ The Stray Show (1418 N. Kingsbury). Free with general admission: $10. 312.587-3300

THE2NDHAND announces ALL HANDS ON: A THE2NDHAND READER, a 248-page tome collecting the best of four years of published writing from Chicago’s broadsheet and online magazine (http://www.the2ndhand.com), with readings by THE2NDHAND editors Todd Dills and Jeb Gleason-Allured, plus contributors Greg Purcell and Eric Graf. Gorilla-style, as always.  

World Fair Trade Day

Fair Trade leaders and activists will gather at the World Fair Trade Day Fair at the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum this Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will highlight what the average citizen can do to make trade fair. The day will feature presentations by expert Mexican coffee farmers and a fair featuring fair trade product vendors. To find out more, check with Oxfam.

The Stray Show

The Stray Show happens this weekend. Now in it's third year, it brings a diverse and vast collection of galleries, artists and other creatives together to foster progression of the arts. Quite a veritiable group of Chicago's finest representing. Be sure to do so as well. Opening night celebrations happen this evening with the Stray Show proper from the 7th - 9th. Check the site for details.

Rockin’ De Mayo

Didn't celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the 5th? Try Saturday. Join XRT at Elston and Division for their fifth annual Rockin' de Mayo event. Musical guests include Blues Traveler, Fountains of Wayne, Howie Day, and more. The cost: just $10.