Coffee talk: The Public Square at the IHC's Café Society and Intelligentsia Coffee, 3123 N. Broadway, are giving away free drinks to attendees at its Tuesday discussions ( at 7:30 p.m. ) on timely topics. Other weekly locations include Pause Cafe, 1107 W. Berwyn, and Valois, 1518 E. 53rd. See www.ThePublicSquare.org .
To Affinity and beyond: Affinity, a group for Black lesbian and bisexual women, is hosting a young women's drop-in on the first Friday of each month at 5650 S. Woodlawn, garden level, 6-9 p.m. On the second Friday, there will be a discussion revolving around music, art or word—same location and time. The events are free but donations are accepted. See www.affinity95.org .
A matter of bust: The Big Busty Comedy Show—a new weekly stand-up comedy showcase—takes place at The Funky Buddha Lounge, 728 W. Grand, on Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m. The cover is $10. See www.bigbustycomedy.com .
Support for men: Amigos Apoyando Amigos, ALMA's ( the Association of Latino Men for Action's ) support group for GBQ Latino men, will begin Thurs., Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m., at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. The group will meet on Thursdays through the end of the year. Interested individuals can contact ALMA at 773-661-0926, or e-mail program@almachicago.org . Space is limited.
The Bey of the world: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan, will present 'A Conversation with Dawoud Bey' on Thurs., Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. Bey will share his thoughts about American youth culture and his experiences photographing young people from all parts of the economic, racial and ethnic spectra. See www.artic.edu .
On the edge: 'The Art of Edge,' a group art show, will take place Sat., Sept. 15, at the Milwaukee Gay Arts Center ( in collaboration with Leather Archives & Museum ) , 703 S. 2nd, Milwaukee, Wis., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Call 414-383-3727.
CAAN do: Community Alliance & Action Network ( CAAN ) Latino Night will take place Sat., Sept. 15 at 68 N. Chicago, Joliet. See www.CAANMidwest.org .
Rhythm's gonna get you: The 2007 Afrique Rhythm Fest will take place Sat.-Sun., Sept. 15-16, at Truman College, Broadway and Wilson. This free two-day outdoor music festival will feature many types of music and well as African cuisine. See www.afriquenewsmagazine.com/Current_Issue/2007AfriqueRhythmFest.html .
It's clobberin' time: The all-inclusive Pillar of Love Fellowship Church, 7438 W. 62nd, Summit-Argo, will host 'Family & Friends Sunday' on Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. Max Smith from Brothers of the Open Door will be the special guest, presenting 'Clobber Scriptures 101.' See pillaroflove.moonfruit.com or call 708-910-5123.
Join the club: The Lesbian Singles Dinners 4 Over 40 ( LSD440+ ) Mini-Golf and Dinner will take place Sun., Sept. 16, at Mountain View Mini Golf, 510 E. Algonquin, Des Plaines, at 3 p.m. ( However, all are welcome, regardless of age or partner status. ) The fee is $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents. RSVP to crystal.27@netzero.net by Sept. 14.
Camp meeting: The global medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders will display an interactive exhibit, 'A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City,' on Wed.-Sun., Sept. 19-23 at Grant Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. See www.doctorswithoutborders.org/education/refugeecamp/chicago about related events.
Culture shock: Globally Occupied Attention will present 'Exporting the West: Is the United States a Culture Killer?' on Mon., Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln. Speakers will include Jan Nederveen Pieterse, a sociology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. See www.thechicagocouncil.org/programs_upprogs.php to register.