There is a special GLBT benefit for Friday, May 7 with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sen. Richard J. Durbin and State Sen. Barack Obama, 5 p.m., Le Passage, One Oak Place, Entrance on Rush.

It is a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee with proceeds being used for Barack Obama’s Illinois Senate race. Call Michael Bauer at (312) 263-1492 or Nancy Kohn at (312) 527-3667.