Photo finish: Golden, 816 W. Newport, is hosting “Marginal Waters,” a photography show by Doug Ischar, through Saturday, Oct. 17.
The photos feature men on Chicago’s Belmont Rocks. A closing reception will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 3-6 p.m. See www.golden-gallery.org or call Jacob Meehan at 773-209-8889.
Let’s talk about sex: “Sex-Ed for Grown-Ups”—an evening of info about sexual health for women (with a sense of humor) —will take place Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m. at the Chicago Foundation of Women, 1 E. Wacker, #1620. Proceeds will benefit the foundation’s Young Women’s Leadership Council. See www.cfw.org/sexedforgrownups or call 312-577-2836.
Still fighting: Writer John Edward Hicks will read from his book, I Ain’t Dead Yet: My 22 Years with AIDS, at the Illinois Medical District Commission, 2100 W. Harrison, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9-10, and at 3 p.m. on Oct. 11. See www.aintdead.com.
“Honey” girl: Acclaimed singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams—known for such CDs as Little Honey and Car Wheels on a Gravel Road—will perform at the Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 13-15, at 7:30 p.m. as part of her 30th-anniversary tour. See www.Ticketmaster.com.
What’s cooking?: Chef/entrepreneur Rick Bayless will prepare his favorite dishes at Macy’s State Street, 111 N. State, on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, and proceeds benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository.