Where in the World is Chris Medina?

He is mobbed at school talent shows and musicals. He's been talked into pulling out his acoustic guitar for on-the-spot performances at local pubs. One fan approached him at a local bar, handed him a $20 bill, and told him, "This is for Juliana."

Just another day in the post-Idol life of Chris Medina.

After being eliminated from American Idol, Medina returned home to his fiancé Juliana Ramos, the community that supports him—and the fame that awaited him. Medina now finds his schedule booked through the end of June, with trips, tours, and special occasions. Though much of it will take him away from Juliana's side, he's doing it with her in mind, with the motivation of increasing awareness and raising funds for her recovery.

Where He's Headed:

May 2: He'll be sticking around Chicago the night of Monday, May 2, where he'll perform the National Anthem before the Chicago Bulls playoff game.

May 2–5: Medina will meet up with fellow former Idol contestants Tim Halperin and Rob Bolin, for the . The three will set off on a midwest tour, beginning in Toledo and ending in Chicago. They'll perform live in radio studios and sprinkle in some public appearances and shows, with 95 percent of any money raised funneled toward Juliana's recovery fund. The remaining money will be donated to a Project iAm, a charity for autism sufferers.

May 7: Medina has two very special fans in Memphis, Tenn. An engaged couple, who share Medina's story of Traumatic Brain Injury and recovery, were Medina Maniacs from the beginning. The groom stood by his bride throughout her recovery, and was inspired by Medina's devotion to Juliana—so inspired he asked him to perform his single What Are Words at their wedding.

May 12: From the wedding bells in Memphis, Medina returns to Chicago to take the stage at HOPE Chicago's "Embracing Tomorrow"Art Auction. The Northwestern Memorial Hospital Women's HIV Program invited him to tickle the ivories and perform his song, while guests mingle and bid on art at 410 S. Michigan Avenue. Proceeds go toward HOPE Chicago. For ticket information, visit the website.

May 13: Medina will step up for the Step Forward Tour at Park West in Chicago. The concert is to raise money to help the Haiti care for the many children amputees who lost limbs due to the earthquake of 2010. Medina joins a line-up including Steve Augeri from Journey and another former Idol contestant, Gina Glocksen. For ticket pricing, call (847)647-7500.

May 15: Pause. Move tassel. Smile. Medina will take a break from his busy performance and appearance schedule, long enough to walk across the stage at Columbia College. He will take part in his commencement, receiving a diploma in Sound Design and Production.

May 21: Onward to Wichita! Medina will switch out from contestant to judge, for Mel Hambelton Ford's Idle contest. He will sit alongside former contestant Tim Halperin and Miss Kansas, listening as contestants belt out their best versions of a jingle for the dealership, vying for $5,000 and a two-year lease on a 2012 Ford Focus.

June 4-5: He'll be local again, this time appearing at Parkview Christian Church, where he'll speak on the topic of commitment and marriage.

June 6: Medina will sing the National Anthem for the Gary Railcats baseball game.

June 10: His single What Are Words is topping charts in Norway and Sweden, and fans are eager to see a live performance. Medina and his band The Able Body will cross international waters to perform at the School's Out Festival in Norway.

June 25: The Able Body will head to Grand Rapids, Mich. for a show with the B-52s.

Stay tuned to Patch for more news on Juliana Ramos, Chris Medina and The Able Body.