The 'sporty' life: Amigas Latinas is hosting 'Deportiva de Dia, Noche de Panchaga' ( 'Sporty in Day, Party at Night' ) at Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W. Washington, 8 p.m.-12 a.m, on Wed., July 19. There will be salsa, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton and merengue musical styles with a dash of Chicago-style music. The cost is $20. Call 312-409-5697.
To one's health: Cancer Support for Lesbians ( CaSL ) meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 5209 N. Clark, 2nd floor, at 7:30 p.m. Discussions will focus on topics such as families, body image and sexuality. E-mail CaSL_Chicago@yahoo.com or call 847-256-1444.
Suicide bond: An LGBT suicide survivors' group meets every second and fourth Monday at Howard Brown, 4025 N. Sheridan. Contact Edmond Yomtoob, Psy.D., at 773-450-4434 or Edmond.Yomtoob@psychologistchicago.com .
A more perfect union: Darren Spedale will discuss Gay Marriage: For Better or For Worse? What We've Learned From the Evidence, which he co-wrote with William Eskridge, at Borders, 2817 N. Clark, on Thurs., July 20, at 7 p.m. Call 773-935-3909.
'Hungry' heart: The Flesh Hungry Dog Show welcomes Dylan Rice and the Dynasties; the beazleyphillipsband; and The Scott Free Trio to Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark, on Fri., July 21, at 8:30 p.m. Cover is $8; call 773-743-5772.
Face off: The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents In Your Face, an evening of short works featuring sketch comedy by ¡Salsation! and dance theater pieces by Matthew Hollis and Karim Tonsy, on Fri., July 21, at 8 p.m. in the Chicago Cultural Center's Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington. Admission is free. Call 312-744-6630.
'Simply' fabulous: Edie, a 6'4' popular drag queen with legs that 'go on for days,' performs her one- woman cabaret, 'Simply Edie,' at Davenports Piano Bar, 1383 N. Milwaukee, on July 20-23 at 8 p.m.; the cover is $15. See www.davenportspianobar.com or call 773-278-1830.
Story days: The 7th Annual Skald Storytelling Competition will take place at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, on Mon.-Sat., July 24-29. See www.wneptheater.org or call 312-742-TIXS for info and tickets.
The warrior within: ADODI National presents 'A Celebration of 20 Years of ADODI: The Principled ADODI Warrior,' a retreat that will take place in Reisterstown, Md., Wed.-Sun., Aug. 2-6. Individual fees range from $450-$500 depending on time of payment. Call Larry Rogers about payment arrangements at 773-274-4093 or Paul Smith at paulmsmith@yahoo.com for more info. Also, see adodichicago.org/id6.html .
It takes two to...: The American Tango Institute extends a special invitation to the LGBT community to participate in 'Tango Mango,' a special dance event featuring a free tango class and dance demonstration at the Navy Pier Beer Garden on Sat., July 22 at 1 p.m. For more information, call 312-287-8406 or see americantangoinstitute.com .
Dance fever: It's Thursday, the only outdoor dance floor north of downtown Chicago, will be a six-week series of music and dance nights at the 909 Davis Plaza, Maple Avenue and Church Street ( at the Davis el stop ) , Evanston, from July 20-Aug. 24. Styles will inclue salsa and swing. See www.evmark.org .
Twirls and boys: 'Dancing Cowboys, Acrobats and Comics...Oh My!'—featuring the D.C. Cowboys dance company—will occur ( for one performance only ) on Fri., July 21, at 10 p.m. at Bailiwick Theatre, 1229 W. Belmont. Tickets are $20 in general and $25 for reserved center seating. Call 773-883-1090 or visit www.bailiwick.org .
Nothing succeeds like excess: EXCESS, a unique event that will benefit Bailiwick Repertory's upcoming performance of Dorian, will take place Sun., July 23, at High-Concept Laboratories, 1401 W. Wabansia, at 6 p.m. ( 5 p.m. for VIP early admission ) . Tickets are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP admission. Call 773-883-1090 or see www.bailiwick.org .
Revealing: Plan B Gallery, 7453 W. Madison, Forest Park, will present a reception for 'Reveal,' an art show promising 'unconventional landscapes in a traditional manner,' on Fri., July 28, 5-9 p.m. ( The show runs July 29-Aug. 27. ) See www.plan-bgallery.com or call 708-488-1833.
Jail time: The Midwest Campaign to Abolish Prison Control Units Conference will take place Sat., July 29, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., at Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn. E-mail crnational@criticalresistance.org or call 510-444-0484.
Move your body: The Chicago Human Rhythm Project will present 'Rhythm World: Cutting Contest' on Thurs., Aug. 3, at Northwestern University's Wallis Theater, 20 Arts Circle, Evanston. ( The whole Rhythm World Festival takes place July 24-Aug. 6. ) See www.chicagotap.org or call 773-281-1825.
