“Planting Hope: Chicago Unites in Research to End HIV” will take place Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m., at Reunion Chicago, 2557 W. North Ave.

The community forum/launch event will feature, among other things, the launch of Positively Aware’s special issue devoted to HIV cure research; and updates from local researchers.

The event is free, but attendees are urged to RSVP at AIDSChicago.org/planting.