Learning to lead: SPARK (Supporting and Promoting AIDS Resources and Knowledge) presents “Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations” at Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan, Thursday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be a free continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. RSVP at KarlK@HowardBrown.org or 773-388-1600.
Life’s a cabaret: Janet Kane and Roberta Miles will host “Café Cabaret” at Café Ballou, 939 N. Western, on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. Kane has been called the “Maven of Mischief;” Miles, a member of “Beast Women,” is known primarily as a jazz singer. See www.cafeballouchicago.com.
“Lust” in the dust: Actress/former Playboy centerfold/Chicago native Jenny McCarthy will sign copies of and discuss Love, Lust and Faking It: The Naked Truth About Sex, Lies, and True Romance at Borders, 1500 16th, Oakbrook Terrace, Monday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Call 630-574-0800.
That girl: Actress and best-selling author Marlo Thomas (who star in the ’60 series That Girl) will sign copies of and read Growing Up Laughing at Borders, 1500 16th, Oakbrook Terrace, Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Call 630-574-0800.