Party like it's $29.95: The $29.95 Art Show, held by art advocates! and Test Positive Aware Network, will be Wed., Nov. 29, 6-10 p.m., at Metropolis Coffee Company, 1039 W. Granville. Over 200 original works of art ( on postcard-sized paper ) will be sold. Contact Ron Kelly at r.kelly@tpan.com or at 773-989-9400 x230.
Issues and answers: The last 2006 meeting of the CCHR Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 29, in Room 201A at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle. Call 312-744-7911.
Shop to it!: The I.N.C 2006 Holiday Collection Preview in-store shopping event will take place Thurs., Nov. 30, at Macy's on State Street at 6 p.m. A suggested donation of $10 will benefit Chicago House. See www.out.com .
Taking the initiative: The Mosaic Initiative, a Wheaton-based HIV/AIDS prevention organization, is hosting an interfaith prayer breakfast on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 7-9 a.m., at Arrowhead Golf Course, 26W151 Butterfield Rd., Wheaton. Contact Cathy Hetrick at cathy@mosaicinitiative.org or 630-292-3650.
Expo-sure: The 2006 HIV/AIDS Expos will take place Fri., Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ( at the Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph and the Daley Center, 55 W. Randolph ) and 5-9 p.m. ( at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren ) . For more info, call Michael Hunter at 312-747-9191 or e-mail at hunter_michael@cdph.org .
Marking a special day: A candlelight vigil to mark World AIDS Day will take place Fri., Dec. 1, at Second Unitarian Church, 656 W. Barry, at 8:30 p.m. People of all faiths are urged to attend and bring a friend. E-mail CaritasChicago@yahoo.com for more info.
Wine, women and thongs: The Chicago NOW Lesbian Rights Team's Third Biannual Early to Bed Fund Raiser ( a wine-and-cheese soiree ) will take place Fri., Dec. 1, 9-11 p.m., at Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan. E-mail cnowlesbianrights@gmail.com for more info.
Spellbound: Under Your Spell: A Tribute To Phyllis Hyman,' which pays reverence to the late statuesque R&B singer, will run Fridays and Saturdays on Dec. 1-30 at Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32-$45; 773-373-0198.
A matter of life and meth: The 2006 Chicago Crystal Meth Task Force Community Forum will take place Tues., Dec. 5, at J. Stockton Elementary School, 4420 N. Beacon, 7-9 p.m. Call 312-747-9632 for more info.