Subjects needed: Lesbian and bisexual women are needed for a cancer study at Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan. Women should be at least 21 and should not have had a mammogram or pap test in the past two years. Participants will be paid $55. Call 773-388-8880.
The N-word: As part of the Spring 2007 One Book, One Chicago citywide book club event, the Chicago Public Library will welcome syndicated columnist Jabari Asim to Chicago. Asim will discuss and sign copies of his controversial new book, The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't and Why. The free program will be held on Wed., April 25, at 6 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. See www.chicagopubliclibrary.org or call 312-747-4050.
Game on: 'Ripon Prototype: A Video Game Installation Preview Party' will take place at the Thomas Robertello Gallery, 939 W. Randolph, on Wed., April 25, 6-9 p.m. Artists Knut Hybinette and Troy Richards will be present. Call 312-421-1587 or see www.thomasrobertello.com/exhibition/view/776.
The mingle life: The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce will host a mix-and-mingle networking event at Broadway Antique Mart, 6130 N. Broadway, on Thurs., April 26, 6-9 p.m. The entry fee is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. See www.glchamber.org .
'Mountain' man: Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville, will host a 'One Book, One Chicago' discussion of James Baldwin's Go Tell It On the Mountain on Thurs., April 26, at 7 p.m. Call 773-381-8030.
Let's dance: Manos Unidas will hold its second annual fundraiser—a salsa benefit—on Fri., April 27, at 1212 E. 59th, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for non-students. See www.manosunidasnica.org or e-mail rping@uchicago.edu .
Get this party started: The Chicago NOW Lesbian Rights Team will have a wine-and-cheese fundraiser at Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan, on Fri., April 27, 9-11 p.m. Admission is free. Contact Shayne Bell at cnowlesbianrights@gmail.com .
Fair-minded: The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair will take place Fri.-Mon., April 27-30, at the mart. The many categories represented will include 20th-century design; Asian art and antiques; jewelry; rare books; ceramics; silver; and tribal art. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at www.merchandisemartantiques.com .
She's the boss: Alanda Coon will perform 'Tramps Like Us'—a solo cabaret show featuring the music of Bruce Springsteen—at Mary's Attic at Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N. Clark, on Fri., April 27 and Fri., May 4; and at Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee, on Fri., May 11, and Fri., May 18. ( All performances are at 8 p.m. ) See www.alandacoon.com .
Strike a pose: Chicago House will hold its 19th annual brunch and fasion show, 'The Garden of Eden,' featuring the annual flower market, cocktails, silent auction, brunch and 'Seven Deadly Sins' fashion show. The event will take place Sun., April 29, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Harold Washington Library Winter Garden, 400 S. State; $160 for garden seating, $260 for Runway Seating. Call 773-248-5200, ext. 303, or see www.chicagohouse.org for tickets and information.
Fly and be free: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will mark the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Academy of Sciences with the 2007 Butterfly Ball on Fri., May 4, at the Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon. Tickets are $600 per person; contact PJH & Associates at 312-553-2000.
