Alexandra Billings Cabaret performance with Billings and Diverse Harmony. 12:15 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Randolph, www.chicaagoculturalcenter.org
Centaur Absolut Vodka and The Champion Lounge, featuring DJ David Knapp. 5-9 p.m., Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted
Center on Halsted Benefit for COH and Gay Games VII. 'A Night to Remember,' Jim Flint's 65th Birthday. 8 p.m., Park West Theater, 322 W. Armitage, RSVP 312-527-9338
Commercial Closet Advertising and the GLBT Community. Michael Wilke, executive director of The Commercial Closet, presents ways GLBT community has been represented in ads in past 30 years. 6-7 p.m., free, Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S. State, 312-747-4252
Doug Mendenhall Gay author of 'Spark! 10 Secrets to Living a Life You Love' book signing/talk. 7-9 p.m., Transitions Book Place, 1000 W. North Ave.
Gay Games VII Steppin' Out Team Band. 250 Gay Games band participants from around the world. Ubaka Hill amd her DrumSong Orchestra open the event. 6-9 p.m., Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, $30, tickets at www.gaygameschicago.org
Gay Games VII Triathlon meet and greet. Chicago Razors and TriWomen Triathlete Reunion. Wear your participant badge for free food, cash bar. 3-6 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted
Gay Games VII Basketball social: Coady Roundball Classic and NGBA. Wear your participant badge for free food, cash bar. 7-10 p.m., Sofo Bar, 4923 N. Clark
Gay Games VII Beach volleyball meet and greet. Wear your participant badge for free food, cash bar. 5-7 p.m., Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted
Gay Games VII Bowling meet and greet. Wear your participant badge for free food, cash bar. 7-9 p.m., North End, 3733 N. Halsted
Gay Games VII Women's Flag Football meet and greet. Wear your participant badge for free food, cash bar. 5-7 p.m., StarGaze, 5419 N. Clark
Gay Games VII Wrestling meet and greet. Wear your participant badge for free food, cash bar. 5-7 p.m., Touche, 6412 N. Clark
Grace Place Women Yoga class for LGBTQ women, suitable for all levels. 7-8 p.m., Acme Art Works, 1741 N. Western, 773-575-1855, louisemckissick@yahoo.com
Funky Buddha Lounge Outdanced with Nicky Clique. 728 W Grand, 312-666-1695
Human Rights Campaign 'Get in the Game: GLBT Politics' discussion 12-2 p.m., preview of film 'Dirty Laundry' at 7 p.m. Free, Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., www.hrc.org
Katie Todd Band The acoustic pop band performs a free concert. 7-9 p.m., Navy Pier Beer Garden, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Pilgrim Congregational Church of Oak Park Meditation and Shower of Stoles exhibit. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 460 Lake St., www.pilgrimoakpark.com
Queens of Comedy Featuring Poppy Champlin, Sapna Kumar and Michele Balan. 8:30/9:30 p.m., $20, Zanies Comedy Club, 1548 N. Wells, www.zanies.com
Sexy K Pride Pool Party. DJ Sheron D. Webb. 8-11 p.m., $48, Chicago Park District, Washington Park Aquatic Center, 5538 S. Russel Drive, www.gaygameschicago.org