Nerds at Heart's Earth Date April 21, 2010

Show your love for the planet and each other during the third annual two-day bash for smart gay (7-10 p.m. Wednesday) and hetero (7-10 p.m. Thursday) singles.
Includes rounds of board games and themed trivia, a Rain Organic Vodka eco-tini, an organic chocolate tasting, a green fashion show, giveaways and more.

Partial proceeds benefit Northside College Prep’s Joy Garden, a multi-use site featuring sustainable initiatives and wildlife-friendly plantings that functions as an outdoor classroom for special education students. The project is a partnership of Northside College Prep’s Community for Alternative Sources of Energy, Urban Wildlife Coalition and Urban Habitat Chicago.

Earth angels can volunteer for a planting day at the garden featuring live music by Mike Coy of the Bon Mots, fare from Heartland Cafe ($6), a raffle, kids' activities and more from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 at Northside College Prep (5501 N. Kedzie Ave.). Admission to the planting day is free.

Date: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22
Price: $20 advance/$25 door
Registration: nerdsatheart.com
Phone: 312-265-6085