Friday, Nov. 2
Affinity Young women’s drop in for Black les-bi women. 6-9 p.m., first Friday of each month. 5650 S. Woodlawn, www.affinity95.org
Saturday, Nov. 3
Amigas Latinas Siempre Latina Gala Dinner. $60 advance, $70 at door, Garden Manor, 4722 W. Armitage, tickets at Mestiza (1010 W. 18th St.) and Early to Bed (5232 N. Sheridan Rd.)
Howard Brown Legal presentations for LGBT community: Immigration and Labor/Employment Law for Business Owners. 12-3 p.m., 4025 N. Sheridan Rd., RSVP at rsvp@howardbrown.org or call Hope at 773-388-8906, www.howardbrown.org
Sunday, Nov. 4
Gerber/Hart Library Panel discussion on the late Mayor Harold Washinton’s historic initiatives on behalf of the Chicago LGBT community. 4 p.m., 1127 W. Granville Ave., 773-381-8030 for more info
Saturday, Nov. 10
Reeling 2007 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival Spotlight Presentation: A Four Letter Word. 7:30 p.m., Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark St., after-party at Rubin’s Chicago Room Gallery, 2218 N. Halsted St., www.reelingfestival.org for info, tickets
Sankofa Way Black Sexuality in the 21st Centry. Explore how racism, misogyny, violence, HIV and homophobia impact the way we love ourselves and each other. 12:30 p.m., Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre, 3656 N. Halsted St.
Sunday, Nov. 11
Invisible to Invincible From Scribbles to Stage LGBTQ API Open Mic Night, a chance for the Asian Pacific Islander community to voice its experience through words. 5-7 p.m., Pressure Cafe & Billiards, 6318 N. Clark, all ages event, info at www.chicagoi2i.homestead.com
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Oak Park Lesbian and Gay Association Amigos Latinos Apoyendo Siempre for Latino MSM 18 and over. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 7:30-9:30 p.m., 947 Garfield, Oak Park, 708-386-3463 or www.opalga.org
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Reeling 2007 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival The Gendercator Controversy: Screening and Panel Discussion. 6 p.m., free, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., www.reelingfestival.org
Reeling 2007 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival Starrbooty + Karaoke After-Party. 8 p.m., screening at Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., after-party at Goose Island Wrigleyville, 3535 N. Clark St., www.reelingfestival.org for info, tickets
Thursday, Nov. 15
Reeling 2007 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival Bears + Furry After-Party. 6:30 p.m. screening of Bears at Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 N. Greenview Ave., after-party at house 5836, 5836 N. Glenwood, www.reelingfestival.org for info, tickets
Friday, Nov. 16
Affinity Music-N-Discussion featuring Nikki Patin & others. Every third Friday. Doors 7 p.m., show 8-10 p.m., 5650 South Woodlawn Avenue, Garden Level, www.affinity95.org
Reeling 2007 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival Showtime’s Official L Word Party. See Itty Bitty Titty Committee. See Sean Wiggins live. 7 p.m. screening at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., after-party at Dragonfly Mandarin, 832 W. Randolph St., www.reelingfestival.org for info, tickets
Saturday, Nov. 17
Affinity Game Night 40+ event; Lez Chat. 7-9 p.m., 5650 South Woodlawn Avenue, Garden Level, www.affinity95.org
Reeling 2007 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film 2 Minutes Later screening and after-party. 9 p.m., Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave, after-party at River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., www.reelingfestival.org for info, tickets
Sunday, Nov. 18
Reeling 2007 26th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival Closing Night. 6 p.m. pre-party at Chicago History Museum followed by 7:30 p.m. screening of The Curiousity of Chance, then 9:30 p.m. after-party at Andy’s Jazz Club, 11 E. Hubbard, and 9:30 p.m. after-party at www.reelingfestival.org for info, tickets
Friday, Nov. 23
Affinity Singles Mingle; Game Night. Every fourth Friday. 7-9 p.m., 5650 South Woodlawn Avenue, Garden Level, www.affinity95.org
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Oak Park Lesbian and Gay Association Amigos Latinos Apoyendo Siempre for Latino MSM 18 and over. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 7:30-9:30 p.m., 947 Garfield, Oak Park, 708-386-3463 or www.opalga.org