Centaur with Absolut Vodka and The Champion Lounge, featuring DJ David Knapp. 5-9 p.m., Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted
Estrojam and DykeDiva.com wild all-female Gay Games Summer Pajama Party w/ Stewed Tomatoes, Gamine Thief, Mommy Can Wait. 8-10 p.m., Elbow Room, 2871 N. Lincoln, $10, $8 if dressed for occasion, www.estrojam.org, www.dykediva.com
Gay Games VII Ice Hockey meet and greet. Bring participant badge for free food, cash bar. 6-8 p.m., Crew, 4804 N. Broadway
Gay Games VII Volleyball meet and greet. Bring participant badge for free food, cash bar. 6-9 p.m., Victor Hotel, 311 N. Sangamon
Human Rights Campaign Panel discussion: 'The Ins & Outs of Immigration' w/ Immigration Equality and HRC. 12-2 p.m., free, Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan, www.hrc.org
Hydrate Events Men at Sea, Navy Pier and Setting Sail on the cruise ship Spirit of Chicago. Grammy-nominated producer Chris Cox, hors d'oeuvres, dancing. 11 p.m.-3 a.m., $35, www.hydratechicago.com
I2I Gay Games Sushi Party. All ages/genders event for Asian and Pacific Islander Gay Games athletes, locals and their friends. 8-10 p.m., Agami, 4712 N. Broadway, RSVP at chicagoi2i@gmail.com or 773-203-2949
I2I Gay Games After Party. All ages/genders event for Asian and Pacific Islander Gay Games athletes, locals and their friends. 10 p.m.-12 a.m., Crew, 4804 N. Broadway, RSVP at chicagoi2i@gmail.com or 773-203-2949
International Pride Cruise Show your pride and spirit aboard the Spirit of Chicago. Cellist Cecil Savage, Karaoke, food, DJ Sheron, mixologist DJ Tyson. Board 7:30 p.m., $60, www.gaygameschicago.org
Michelle Tea & Lynnee Breedlove Gay Games-affiliated show. 9 p.m.-12 a.m., $15 at door, HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo, www.hothouse.net, 312-362-9707
Rainbow Lotus Sangha LGBT pan-denominational Buddhist group, meets Thursdays. 7-9 p.m., Integrative Medicine offices, 3000 N. Halsted, Suite 409, 773-271-8811
Staceyann Chin The out poet and activist performs excerpts from 'Border/Clash: A Litany of Desires.' 7-9 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Randolph
Test Positive Aware Network Pulse: The Farewell Chicago Party, a special Gay Games social event for HIV-positive people and their friends. 6-11 p.m., The North End, 3373 N. Halsted, www.tpan.com
Women and Children First Bookstore Esera Tuaolo: Alone in the Trenches. Reading and discussion. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark, 773-769-9299, www.womenandchildrenfirst.com
