I’m a survivor: Blackgurl Press is seeking stories from domestic-violence survivors for an anthology called ‘Battered, Not Beaten.’ Stories should be no longer than 1,500 words; those whose works are selected will receive two copies of the book as well as $100. The deadline is Aug. 31. Call 312-330-5506 or e-mail blackgurlpress@aol.com.
On the radio: WRTE Radio Arte Chicago, the non-profit community radio station, is offering free radio broadcasting and journalism classes for youths 15-21 years old, with classes in English and Spanish. See www.wrte.org.
Art attack: The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is holding a Mix & Mingle at the River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois, on Wed., June 20, 6-9 p.m. The fee is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. See www.glchamber.org.
At a GLANCe: The LGBT art organization GLANCe will hold a meeting on Wed., June 20, at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, at 7 p.m. Artists Jerry Pritikin and Travis will talk about their experiences through the gay rights movement. E-mail glanc_mail@yahoo.com.
Wigging out: Heather Haneman will sign copies of her book, Big Wigs: Stories of a Straight Girl in a Drag Queen’s World, at the Baton Show Lounge, 436 N. Clark, 7-10 p.m., on Thurs., June 21. Call 847-902-3664.
Do you Rhona see?: To mark the 30 years Rhona Hoffman has been a gallerist in Chicago, there will be a series of exhibitions and installations at the Rhona Hoffman Gallery, 118 N. Peoria, involving the art and artists who have been part of the venue’s existence. The showings encompassing 1991-2007—which include the works of Ghada Amer, Dawoud Bey, Mel Bochner, Stephanie Brooks and Spencer Finch, among others—will conclude Fri., June 22. Call 312-455-1990 or see www.rhoffmangallery.com.