Gurlesque Burlesque is July 16-17, featuring Miss Dirty Martini, Julie Atlas Muz, and Miss Indigo Blue, 20 performances of striptease, comedy, song, drag, dance, and magic. Presented by the Sissy Butch Brothers. Doors open 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., $15 at the door, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, www.abbeypub.com.
C.C. Carter is among those featured at the Millennium Park Opening July 16, featuring four unique artist-created audio pieces. Cell phone users can head to one of four areas of the park, dial (312) 742-2004 and then follow the prompts to access the audio performances. For more information about Listen In and opening weekend events, call (312) 742-1168, www.millenniumpark.org.
Dick O’Day’s Big, Lovely Liberry Live show, a guided tour between the covers of overwrought celebrity autobiographies, tell-alls, bizarre fiction, and more, runs Tuesdays, followed by music from Deep Blue Organ Trio. 7 p.m., $6, Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway, for info go to www.annoyanceproductions.com. Dick is also the Windy City Times film
critic.
Vox Vodka hosts Cocktail Couture Tour with Ben Reed, Thursday, July 15, 5-7 p.m., Sur La Table, 52-54 Walton, RSVP (312) 274-2500 ext. 588.
Temptations Hosts fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation July 16, auction items include Key West vacation, Cubs tickets, brunch with Vickie Shaw, theater tickets, and more. 10235 W. Grand, Franklin Park.
Sound-Bar’s JoJo Benefit Show is July 18 with 100 Hosts, 226 W. Ontario.