Bi events at Center starting
A bisexual panel discussion group will take place the second Wednesday of each month. This month, it will be Jan. 13, 7-9:30 p.m. "Bisexual Movie Night" is the third Thursday of each month, starting Jan. 21; it's 7-10 p.m. Socials are the first Tuesday of each month; the next one will be Feb. 2, 7-9:30 p.m.
For more information on Center on Halsted's Bisexual Programs, e-mail culture@centeronhalsted.org or call 773-661-0763.
AFC committee meeting Jan. 14
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago ( AFC ) Service Provider Council's Policy and Advocacy Committee will take place Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m., at the AFC office, 200 W. Jackson, #2200.
Among the scheduled topics are the state budget, healthcare reform and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program ( ADAP ) . RSVP galdrighetti@aidschicago.org to attend.
Political event at Sidetrack
Equality Illinois, the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago ( LAGBAC ) and Join the Impact are hosting an evening with the openly lesbian and gay candidates running for public office in Illinois in the primary election. The event is Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, 6-8 p.m.
The event is free and open to all Equality Illinois members and guests 21 and over with valid ID. For more information, contact John Litchfield at jlitchfield@LAGBAC.org or Rick Garcia at rgarcia@eqil.org .
Keith Boykinat Jan. 28 forum
Author/TV host Keith Boykin, writer/professor E. Patrick Johnson and UIC School of Public School's Antonio D. Jimenez will be the panelists at the community forum "What is justice for the Black Gay man?" The free event will take place Thursday, Jan. 28, at the University Center, 525 S. State ( 2nd floor ) .
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program will start at 7 p.m. For more info, visit lifelube.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-is-justice-for-black-gay-man.html .
Out at CHM to cover '60s, Latinos
Out at CHMa series of programs featuring different aspects of the LGBT communitywill continue at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark, through spring.
"Queer Spaces: Past and Present" will run Thursday, Jan. 28; "Queer Latinos: Art and Change" will take place Thursday, March 4; and "Sexuality and Civil Rights: Rethinking the Sixties" will run Thursday, April 15. The program will start at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets to each program are $10-$12; call 312-642-4600 or visit www.ChicagoHistory.org .
Club BEHIV moving downtown
Better Existence with HIV ( BEHIV ) has announced that it will host friends and supporters at the organization's annual Club BEHIV & Cabaret, Presented by Medco Health Solutions, Saturday, March 20. The event will switch venues, now taking place at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson.
Renowned entertainers Amy & Freddy will perform for the guests.
Tickets start at $150 each; visit www.behiv.org .