‘Sexual Politics: From the Lavender Scare to Larry Craig,’ the first part of the Chicago History Museum’s (CHM) three-part Out at CHM series, will take place Thurs., Jan. 31, at 1601 N. Clark.

This program discusses how the sexuality of gay men repeatedly finds its way to the center of the nation’s political scene. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the program starts at 6:30 p.m., with a reception to follow.

This program is $15 ($12 for museum members and students). See www.chicagohistory.org.