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. It is free but donations are accepted. See www.affinity95.org .
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 .
Is it sew?: Gerber/Hart Library will hold its annual benefit, Piecing History Together, featuring The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt founder Cleve Jones. The bash will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Swedish American Museum Center, 5211 N. Clark. Tickets are $85 and $135. Call 773-381-8030 or see www.gerberhart.org .
Let's get personal: As part of the University of Illinois at Chicago's LGBT Heritage Month, author Christian de la Huerta will speak about her personal and professional experiences with religious diversity on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4-5:30 p.m, in the Behavioral Sciences Building, 1007 W. Harrison. See www.glbc.uic.edu or call 312-413-8619.
Drink in style: Project Runway 2's fashion designer Nick Verreos will make an appearance at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7-10 p.m., for a night of Basil Hayden cocktails. RSVP required. See www.centeronhalsted.org .
OUT and about: OUT Magazine columnist Jesse Archer will read from his memoir, You Can Run: Gay, Glam and Gritty Travels in South America, on Friday, Oct. 5 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., 8 p.m.
Art attack: The annual Anderson Arts Weekend, featuring artwork and performance, will take place Oct. 5-7. The event is centered at Clark and Berwyn. The art walk and some performances are free. Call 773-728-2995 or see www.andersonville.org/artsweekend.
Gone, but not forgotten: A memorial will take place for the one-year anniversary of the death of Rudy Johnson on Saturday, Oct. 6, at St. Hilary Church ( California and Bryn Mawr ) at 8:30 a.m. Email Mike at m.ski1103@sbcglobal.net for more info.
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, including buffet. See http://alumni.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/sc_index.asp.
Getting down to business: 'La Prensa Latino Business Expo: Make the Connection' will take place Sat., Oct. 13 at The Canopy, 708 S. Goodwin, Urbana. Among the people attending will be CEOs, IT managers and purchasing agents. Call 217-351-1037 or see www.laprensadechampaign.com .
Remembering Eggan: A memorial will take place Sun., Oct. 21, for activist, teacher and writer Ferd Eggan. His life will be celebrated 2-5 p.m. at Cafe Teatro Batey Urbano, 2647 W. Division. Call the Crossroads Fund at 773-227-7676 for more information.
Sex 'n church: For University of Illinois at Chicago's LGBT Heritage Month series, Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas will talk about her book, 'Sexuality and the Black Church: A Womanist Perspective,' on Thurs., Oct. 25, 3-4:30 p.m., at the African American Cultural Center in Addams Hall, 830 S. Halsted. See www.glbc.uic.edu or call 312-413-8619.
Lunch date: Personal PAC will hold its Annual Awards Luncheon at noon on Mon., Nov. 5, at the Hyatt Recency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker. The event features actress and pro-choice activist Kathleen Turner. Tickets start at $150. Call 312-422-0005 or see www.personalpac.org .
