Affinity's Third Annual Jazz 'N July benefit, with gourmet buffet, MC LeeAnn Trotter, live jazz by Zzaje, DJ Sheron Webb, silent auction and more, is Sat., July 19, 7 p.m.-midnight, Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium, 1340 W. Washington, (773) 324-0377.
Want to see some of the best spoken-word in town? Our national treasure, C.C. Carter, hosts a weekly Pow-Wow at Leo's Den with spoken word, singers, musicians and comics, 1200 E. 71st St., (773) 667-3130.
Homolatte: Queer Words and Music Thursday, July 17 is hosted by Scott Free and this week features former Kathie Klub columnist Kathie Bergquist and Australian singer/songwriter Martine Locke. No Exit Cafe, 8 p.m., 6970 N. Glenwood, (773) 743-3355, www.scottfree.net .
Chix Mix Productions' Party Like a Rock Star Reloaded is Friday, July 18, with showgirl dancers, sexy bar girlz, champagne, chocolate-covered goodies, tattoo & piercing booth and more. Rock star attire welcomed; rock star attitude a must; 9 p.m.-4 a.m., $10, Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted, www.chixmixproductions.com .
More for Gay Men's Summer Gathering, a workshop for gay men on sex and intimacy led by David Nimmons and Judith Wright, is Friday, July 18, 5:30-10:30 p.m., $40 advance/$50 door, 445 E. Ohio, Suite 340, (877) 593-0691, www.moreforgaymen.com .
Stella Productions presents Sweet 16th Anniversary Show with entertainment by Regina Upright, Tajma Hall, Kelly Siland, Raven Cole and more, Sat., July 19, Inn Exile 7301 W. Roosevelt, Forest Park, (708) 771-4459.
The Sissy Butch Brothers present A Gurlesque Burlesque Extravaganza Sat., July 19, with striptease, humor, peep shows, politics, high heels, frying pans, and bad-ass girls and bois. The show will feature performances by Chicago favorites as well as out-of-town burlesque stars; 9 p.m., $15, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, www.sissybutchbrothers.com .
Music, Kings and Films, a fundraiser for A Day on the Force, a documentary on the Chicago Force women's tackle football team, will be Sunday, July 20 at Bottom Lounge. Performers include Three Dollar Bill, the Push, Chicago Kings and special guests; 8 p.m., sliding scale donation $10-$20, 3206 N. Wilton, (773) 975-0505, www.adayontheforce.com .
Test Positive Aware's 16th Anniversary Brunch is Sunday, 1-4 p.m., $45, The Room, 5900 N. Broadway, (773) 989-9400.
Bailiwick Sings Jerry Herman, a musical revue of classic broadway songs, is Sunday, WTTW's Phil Ponce is MC; (773) 883-1090.
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