The Association of Latino Men for Action (ALMA) and the HIV/AIDS agency Vida/SIDA are co-hosting “Una Noche de Orgullo y Cultura” (“A Night of Pride and Culture”) Friday, March 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W. Division St.

The event will feature gay Latino authors Jesus Ramirez-Valles, Alfonso Ramirez and Charles Rice Gonzalez. There will be book-readings, a gay-art exhibit and a silent auction.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 773-661-0926 or visit www.ALMAChicago.org.