Chi wiz: A tai chi class tailored for the needs of people with chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS is starting at the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA's Center at 1922 W. Montrose. The new classes will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 2-3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Call 773-275-5992, visit www.taoist.org/usa/illinois, or e-mail chicago@taoist.org .
History writers: Center on Halsted, 2855 N. Lincoln, is offering 'Silver Rainbows: Multimedia Histories of LGBT Elders,' an artistic apprenticeship program that involves youths 14-19 years old. Contact Nikki Patin at 773-472-6469, ext. 227 or at npatin@centeronhalsted.org .
Matters of the flesh: On Fri., Feb 16, at Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark, Flesh Hungry Dog's monthly queer, alternative cabaret at Jackhammer will present 'I Love Rock and Roll—The Valentine's Show' at 9 p.m. Hosted by Gary Airedale, the show will also feature prize giveaways, movies and the stylings of DJ Mercedez Ben. Call 773-743-5772.
Welcome to the leather world: On Fri., Feb. 16, the Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 N. Greenview, will open its newest space, The Dungeon. The opening reception will be held at 7:30 p.m., to be followed by a screening of Jason Garrett's documentary, Mr. Leather. See www.leatherarchives.org or call 773-761-9200.
'Gun' shy: More than 50 Chicagoans from all walks of life ( and who donated enough money ) will be spotlighted in Victory Gardens Theater's all-amateur Casting Auction production of Annie Get Your Gun on Fri.-Sat., Feb. 16-17, at the Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division, Oak Park. Tickets are $35 ( $20 of each ticket is a tax-deductible donation to the theater ) . Call 773-871-3000.
Songs of Africa: The Grammy Award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park on Sat., Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39-$48. Call The Center box office at 708-235-2222 or visit centertickets.net .
Ice, ice baby: Parkways Foundation and the Chicago Park District are hosting an afternoon of ice skating on Sat., Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m., at Daley Bicentennial Plaze Ice Rink, 337 E. Randolph. The cost is $25 per person or $80 per family; proceeds benefit the 2007 youth summer programs. RSVP at 312-742-4808 or purchase tickets on-site.
Monk rock: The Gyuto Monks Tibetan Tantric Choir will perform at The Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, on Sat., Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22-$32. Call 312-334-7777 or see www.harristheaterchicago.org .
Porn again: On Sun., Feb. 18, at 8 p.m., Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark, will show V.O., a new film by Los Angeles director William Jones that is basically a tapesty of non-explicit scenes from '70s and '80s gay porn films. Admission is $8 for the general public, $7 for students and $4 for Chicago Filmmakers members. Contact Patrick Friel at 773-293-1447 or programming@chicagofilmmakers.org .
Criminally funny: On Sun., Feb. 18 at Joe's, 940 W. Weed, there will be 'Da Laugh Jam,' a comedy show fundraiser to benefit GOAL ( the Gay Officers' Action League ) , an organization serving LGBT criminal justice professionals. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. See www.samesideofthefence.com . or call 773-744-0110.
Dance fever: The Chicago Human Rhythm Project will hold its Winter Tap JAMboree on Sun., Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th. Tickets are $20-$25. Call 773-445-3838, ext. 200, or see www.ticketweb.com .