Trans-formation: Naperville's DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 South 535 Old Naperville Road, will spotlight the transgender community in its June 18 service, which begins at 10 a.m. Call 630-505-9408 or see www.duuc.org .
Myth understanding: 'Myths and Realities,' a forum on HIV/AIDS and the Black community, will take place June 24 at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren, 10 a.m.-noon. Panelists include Dr. Lisa Henry-Reid of the CORE Center and Rev. Doris Green of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Call 312-922-2322 for more info.
On tap: Katie Sawicki, an up-and-coming queer indie-folk singer/songwriter, will perform at Red Line Tap, 7006 N. Glenwood, on June 16 at 8 p.m. with local favorite Ripley Caine. Call 773-274-5463 or 773-465-8005.
Totally fair: The GLBT Youth Health Fair will take place June 19, 6-9 p.m., at the parking lot at 3407 N. Halsted. For more info, contact Jose Rios or Judith Jenkins at 312-744-0064.
Testing, testing...: The National HIV Testing Day Community Concert will take place June 24, 12-4 p.m., at Christian Community Health Center, 9718 S. Halsted. For info or to schedule a confidential HIV test: 773-298-2061.
Follow the birdie: 'Birdhouse 2006,' a benefit for Chicago House, will take place June 22, 6-9 p.m., at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. Tickets are $50 with advance purchase online or at 773-248-5200 x303, and $60 at the door. See www.chicagohouse.org .
Here and NOW: Chicago NOW will host a lesbian right pre-pride pre-party on June 22, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., at T's, 5025 N. Clark. Contact cnowlesbianrights@gmail.com .
An issue of identity: Lansky Career Consultants will be offering a workshop, 'Managing your Gay/Lesbian Identity at Work-2006' on June 22 6:30-8:30 p.m., at a downtown location. The workshop is free but registration is required. Call 312-494-0022.