French fried: Author Felice Picano will read from, among other items, his latest collection of short stories from French Connection Press, Tales: From a Distant Planet, on May 12 at Barbara’s Bookstore, 1100 Lake, Oak Park. Call (708) 848-9140.
The da Vinci mode: GayCo will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special retrospective revue entitled ‘The DaVinci GayCode: 10 Years of Heresy’ from July 13-23 at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont. Call (773) 327-5252 or see www.theatrebuildingchicago.org.
Master the possibilities: Blue Heron Theatre, in conjunction with TinFish Theatre, will run its production of Athol Fugard’s Master Harold … and the Boys from April 28 through June 4 at the Family Focus Theatre Building, 2010 Dewey, Evanston. E-mail blueherontheatre@yahoo.com or call (847) 392-0226.
A poet? You know it!: Dyke poet Alix Olson IS at Schuba’s Tavern, 3159 N. Southport, May 5 at 7 p.m. Call (773) 525-2508.
Sondheim in the summer: Chicago’s Millennium Park plays host to a weekend-long free tribute to the American composer Stephen Sondheim on July 14-16; (312) 742-1168.