Melissa Etheridge and her “Popular” galpal Tammy Lynn Michaels were spotted shopping in Wicker Park prior to her first Chicago Theatre gig last week. The organizers of Chix Mix “Party Like A Rock Star” (Julie and Kathleen) just happened to also be shopping there– so they handed her a plugger for the party and Melissa said they just might attend. Meanwhile, the duo also attended the Salon Selectives bash timed for Madonna’s concerts in the Windy City.
Oak Park Area Lesbian & Gay Assoc. hosts a Music Extravaganza and Silent Auction Sat., Sept. 8, featuring Cook County Jazz Commission, Women of Song, and Ripley Caine. Cash bar; 8 p.m., $17-$20, 19th Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. (708) 848-0273, www.opalga.org.
Color Triangle Jam II is Sept. 14 at Hot House. This event brings the LGBT community together under a groove with performances, dancing, a resource fair and more. From 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 31 E. Balbo, (773) 472-6469 ext. 406, www.colortriangle.org.
Also Sept. 14, Irish singing duo Zrazy performs 7 p.m. at High Risk Gallery, 1115 W. Belmont, $12-$15.