Book it: Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville, is actively recruiting people to sign up to get library cards for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Those who do so this month will receive a $5 gift certificate redeemable at either of the library's two remaining 2007 book sales. Memberships are $25-$65, depending on status. Call 773-381-8030 or see www.gerberhart.org .
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.
Moral sects: On Thurs., Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m., The Mosaic Initiative will hold a panel discussion entitled 'HIV and Morality' at Barrows Auditorium in the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. The event is free. See www.mosaicinitiative.org .
State of shock: The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council, Experimental Station, and Seminary Co-op Bookstore present 'An Evening with Norma Klein' on Fri., Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone. Klein will discuss and sign her new book, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. To reserve a signed copy or for more info, see semcoop.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp or at 773-684-1300.
Reading is fun-damental: 'Eat, Drink and Be Literate' will take place on Sat., Sept. 22, at Oak Park Library, 834 Lake, Oak Park, at 12 p.m. A variety of activities is scheduled, including a jazz show and an international film festival. See www.resourcesunlimited.org .
Life is a cabaret: Daryl Nitz and George Howe, creators of the 'Nitz and Howe Experience' cabaret show, will celebrate their 500th performance on Sat., Sept. 22, at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee, 10 p.m. The cover is $2 ( yes, $2 ) . Call 773-278-1830 to reserve.
Let me hear your body talk: The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago will present a panel discussion, 'Body Language: Intercultural Exchange in Choreography,' on Tues., Sept. 25, 12:30-2 p.m. at Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash. The event is free. Call 312-344-8300 or see www.colum.edu/dancecenter.
Down under: The Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan, will present 'Underground Chicago: Historic Basements in the Loop' on Thurs., Sept. 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $20-$30. RSVP at www.architecture.org or at 312-922-3432, ext. 224.
Drinks with the commissioner: Citizens for Quigley will hold a cocktail social at Cocktail, 3359 N. Halsted, on Thurs. Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m. ( Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley will be present. ) Tickets are $35-$500. See www.MikeQuigley.com .
Mingle file: The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is hosting 'Mix & Mingle: The Art of Networking' on Thurs., Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m. at Thomas Robertello Gallery, 393 W. Randolph. The event is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Register at www.glchamber.org .
All that jazz: Jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich will play at Club St. Sava ( at the Serbian Cultural Center ) , 448 W. Barry, on Fri., Sept. 28, at 8 p.m.; and at PianoForte Jazz Salon ( at the Fine Arts Building ) , 410 S. Michigan, Ste. 825, on Sat., Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. See www.clubstsava.org and www.pianoforte.com, respectively.
Belle of the Ball: Honey West will play 'the '50s female Lenny Bruce' Belle Barth on Mon., Oct. 1, at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. RSVP at 773-929-7367, ext. 5. E-mail info@writersblocfest.org .
Dance like an Egyptian: Deeply Rooted Productions will present 'Nefertiti: A Concert of Music and Dance' on Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 4-7, at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. The production is based on the 1977 Chicago musical Nefertiti. Tickets are $25-$45; call 312-902-1500 or visit www.ticketmaster.com .
Trio-thermal: Two-time Grammy Award-winning Kingston Trio, credited with the 'folk music revival' in the late 1950s, brings its three-part harmony to Centre East at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie, Skokie, on Fri., Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55; call 847-673-6300.
A NU day has dawned: Northwestern University Gay & Lesbian Alumni ( NUGALA ) will host a homecoming party Fri., Oct. 12, at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark, 7-9 p.m. The cost is $5. See http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/sc_index.asp.
