The Just Married photo exhibit at Rushmore Restaurant showcases gay marriage. Pictures by San Francisco photographers who have documented up to 5,000 weddings, opening night Thursday, July 29; exhibit up through Sept. 30. Opening night reception, 6 p.m., 1023 West Lake, (773) 353-2929.
Out Loud Illinois celebrates John Kerry's nomination for President July 29. Watch and listen to Kerry's acceptance speech at Democratic Convention. Suggested donation $25, 6:30 p.m., Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, (773) 509-2907, www.outloudillinois.org .
Affinity Community Services' 4th Annual Jazz 'N July Benefit is Sat., July 31. Celebrate this July with Jazz—7 p.m.-12 a.m., $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium, 1340 W. Washington, (773) 324-0377, www.affinity95.org .
Homolatte July 29, hosted by Scott Free, features Elizabeth Whitney & Ripley Caine. 8 p.m., No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood, (773) 743-3355.
Pink Lynx, the most upscale way to meet new and interesting GLBT people (for singles and couples) in coming to Chicago, next meets July 29, reservations and pre-payment required. LaDonna Restaurant, 5146 N. Clark (773) 454-8318, pinklynxdinner@aol.com .
PULSE, the weekly social event for Chicago's HIV community, will honor its 15th year with a celebration, including raffles, door prizes, food, and entertainment, 6-11 p.m., Berlin, 954 W. Belmont, (773) 348-4975, all Thursday, July 29.
Maneuvers's 24-Year Anniversary with the Men of Sarabia and Diva Den Show is Sat., July 31, Joliet, (815) 727-7069.