Dave Pallone, a former Major League Baseball umpire, is the special guest at the 32nd annual Chicago Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade, Sunday, June 24.

The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Veterans of America Flag Day Beer Bust & BBQ is June 16, 3-8 p.m., Buck’s Saloon 3439 N. Halsted.

“What’s Going on? LGBT People, the Death Penalty, and Police Brutality?” is the focus of a forum sponsored by an activist coalition Tuesday, June 19, at Church of Open Door, 5954 S. Albany.

The Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame 10th Country Supper Buffet Benefit with $10 all-you-can-eat buffet of down home cooking is Monday, June 18, 6-9 p.m., Buddies’, 3301 N. Clark.