🎪 The Venue
3101 W Augusta Blvd AKA Gurtie’s Yard
My lover Gurtie (and their gracious building-mates) are hosting the Strawberry Party in their huge, beautiful yard, right across from Humboldt Park. Free street parking is available on their street and throughout the neighborhood.
The Main Party Will Be Outdoors
The backyard is sequestered behind a wooden privacy fence, and the fenced-in side yard offers another green space away from the main party in the back. The terrain is grass, gravel, and a pavement walkway.
You Will Find:
🍓 Food tables/Tents (and some seating)
🪩 Dance floor / stage
📸 Decorative photobooth
🐣 Area for kids games
🔥 Fire pit
🧻 (Optional) Rustic Urban Outhouse
🐶 One extremely sweet, chill, and well-trained dog named Ziggy (please no other dogs)
Indoor Space/Bathroom
Inside Gurtie’s apartment on the ground floor there is a proper bathroom and a quiet, air-conditioned, HEPA-filtered space for parents/kids/guests who need a little retreat.
🪩 Party Schedule
4pm - 6pm: Snacks, Drinks & Kids Games
6pm - 8pm: Grill-Out Dinner
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and Sides (meat & veg/an options)
Punch and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Provided
BYO Other Booze & Imbibements (we will have coolers and ice a-plenty!)
8pm - 9pm: Birthday Cake & Ceremony of Sunset Toasts
9pm — LATE: Fire Pit & Dance Party with Legendary OxBow DJs Nate Large and Frunkelle
🎀 What To Wear / Bring
💄 Dress for the biggest party of the summer! If you want inspiration, the party colors are pink, black & white. (Femmes please note: The yard is not stilletto / high-heels friendly.)
🥂 Bring anything extra you’d like to imbibe!
🌭 Chicago Fam, please plan to bring a savory side dish (totally optional for out-of-town travelers.)