Role reversal: Women will take on the men's roles in Teatro Luna's world premiere of MACHOS. The interview play explores contemporary masculinity by an all-Latina cast in drag. The production runs through Dec. 16 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago. Buy tickets at www.teatroluna.org or call 773-878-LUNA.
Speak out: Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus presents an open mic for World AIDS Day on Nov. 28. The free event, hosted by Mz. Ruff N' Stuff, will take place at Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center, 1060 E. 47th St., 6-9 p.m. See www.lovethybrotha.com .
Get kinky: Leather Archives & Museum presents movie screenings at CineKink Chicago Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. Tickets to all six screenings during the three-day festival cost $30 advance and $45 at the door. Individual tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door per screening. Specific titles will be announced later. See www.leatherarchives.org/cinekink for more information.
Red hot: Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus commemorates World AIDS Day with The Red Party, a CBGMC fundraiser, on Nov. 30 at Circuit, 3641 N. Halted St., from 9-11 p.m. See The Soul People and Lorenzo Owens in concert. General admission is $20, and admission for the 8-9 p.m. VIP reception is $25. Call 773-865-3740 or see www.lovethybrotha.com .
Hosed: Hell in a Handbag Productions presents Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer, now in its tenth year. David Cerda's parody of a holiday classic features a a cross-dressing reindeer. The show opens Nov. 30 at Bailiwick, 1229 W. Belmont, and runs through Dec. 30. Call 773-883-1090 or see www.ticketmaster.com .
Art from the heart: Liz Long Gallery presents a group show of art by people affected by HIV/AIDS at Urban Art Retreat. The opening reception will take place Dec. 1, from 1-4 p.m., at 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. The show is free and on display through Jan. 26. Call 773-542-9126 for more info. See www.urbanartretreat.com .
Celebrate: Equality Illinois will throw its Women's Holiday Party and Table Captain Reception Dec. 1. The event will take place at La Tache, 1475 W. Balmoral, from 3-5 p.m. RSVP by Nov. 28 at 773-477-7173 or rsvp@eqil.org .
We are family: Lakeside Pride's Symphonic Band presents its 'For Friends and Family' holiday concert Dec. 1, 8 p.m., at Northside College Prep High School, 5501 N. Kedzie. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance at www.lakesidepride.org .
Trailblazers: Bailiwick Repertory Theatre presents the 2007 Trailblazer Awards, which honors members and friends of the LGBT community who have moved the community forward, on Dec. 3. Honorees include Dale Levitski ( Bravo's Top Chef ) , Amy Bloom, Art Johnston and Pepe Pena, Marcia Lipetz, Patrick Sinozich, Neil Steinberg and Honey West. A 5:30 p.m. reception will take place at Joey's Brickhouse, and the ceremony will be held at Bailiwick, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $75 for VIP. Call 773-883-1090 or see www.bailiwick.org .
Wine and tease: Chicago NOW's Lesbian Rights Team presents its annual holiday party at Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan, on Dec. 7 from 9-11 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and includes wine, cheese, entertainment and a raffle.
Peace of cake: Folcrum Point New Music Project presents the 10th Annual Concert for Peace: Songs of Love and War, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Tickets are $20 ( or $10 for seniors and students ) , and can be purchased at 312-334-7777 or www.madtchi.com .
