Association of Latin Men for Action’s Noche de Gala X fundraiser, a night of Latin food and dance, is Sunday, Aug. 19. Their 2001 Leadership Awards will presented. At Nacional 27, 325 W. Huron, (773) 929-7688.
Chicago Professional Networking Association’s benefit boat cruise aboard the Valara VI, is Wed., Aug. 22, 7:30-11 p.m., $80-$100, J Dock, Burnham Harbor, www.cpna.org.
Apparel Industry Foundation hosts Best of Show, a fashion show of coordinated ensembles for a woman and her dog, with proceeds to benefit DIFFA/ Chicago (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS), Wed., Aug. 22. Saddle and Cycle, 900 Foster, (312) 836-4041.
Windy City Radio debuts Sunday, Aug. 19, 10:30 p.m.-midnight, WCKG, 105.9 FM. (773) 871-7610. Join Amy Matheny, David Cottrell, Mary Morten, Gregg Shapiro and many more. We’ll also have LOTS of prizes to win. It is preceded by AWARE radio 10-10:30 p.m.