Walk this way: The Office of Substance Abuse and Tobacco Control Policies and Programs of the Chicago Health Department will holds its annual "Walk for Recovery" Saturday, Sept. 25, in Washington Park at 10:30 a.m. The walk is approximately two miles long. Call 312-747-2138.
Political party: Don Nowotny, a candidate for the post of 46th Ward alderman, is holding an open-house petition drive Saturday, Sept. 25, 3-5 p.m., at 1303 W. Wilson. RSVP to Jen Belkov at 773-728-2014 or jen.belkov@yahoo.com .
Shore thing: West Shore Awarea philanthropic organization of gay men and women living in Saugatuck/Douglas, Mich., and the greater west lakeshore areawill hold a presentation lunch Thursday, Oct. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at Hercules Bar and Grill, 236 Culver, Saugatuck. West Shore will distribute funds awarded to nonprofit groups. RSVP to Howard Rochte at 269-857-1535.
I got the blues: Legendary blues singer Lonnie Brooks will perform at Buddy Guy's Legends, 700 S. Wabash, on Friday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 p.m. The ticket price is $20; see www.BuddyGuy.com .
From Russia with love: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will perform Friday, Oct. 8, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets are $35-$60; visit www.HarrisTheaterChicago.org .
Religious study: The Gay and Lesbian Ministry is holding a viewing of the documentary Defying Stereotypes Saturday, Oct. 9, at Notre Dame Parish, 64 Norfolk, Clarendon Hills, 1-2 p.m. E-mail JackieKF@aol.com or call 630-915-1870 for more information.
"Lust" in the dust: Actress/former Playboy centerfold/Chicago native Jenny McCarthy will sign copies of and discuss Love, Lust and Faking It: The Naked Truth About Sex, Lies, and True Romance at Borders, 1500 16th, Oakbrook Terrace, Monday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Call 630-574-0800.
That girl: Actress and best-selling author Marlo Thomas ( who star in the '60 series That Girl ) will sign copies of and read Growing Up Laughing at Borders, 1500 16th, Oakbrook Terrace, Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Call 630-574-0800.
Tattoo you: Skin-ink artist Kat von Dprobably best known these days because of her current boyfriend, Jesse James ( Sandra Bullock's ex ) will sign copies of The Tattoo Chronicles Monday, Nov. 1, at Borders, 1540 Golf, Schaumburg, at 7 p.m.