Saturday, March 3
Asian, African, Latina Lesbians United 10th Anniversary Eastern Regional Womyn of Colour Conference Celebrating Sisterhood. Two-day conference features over 20 workshops, guest speakers, entertainment arts, books and crafts. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and March 4 until 4 p.m., $125 at www.celebratesisterhood.org or at door, Hampton Inn & Suites, 973-483-1900 for hotel reservation, see Web site or call 732-679-7687 for more info
DuSable Museum Salute to Women's History Month. Dr. Linda Reed discusses The Role of African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement. 1 p.m., free with museum admission, 740 E. 56th Place, 773-947-0600, www.dusablemuseum.org
Sunday, March 4
DuSable Museum Hyde Park Youth Symphony performs. 3-5 p.m., free admission, 740 E. 56th Place, 773-947-0600, www.dusablemuseum.org
WACT Monthly brunch at a member's home. 12 p.m., cherylchicago@earthlink.net for info
Wednesday, March 7
Healthy Church Leadership Summit Responding to Health Disparities. Learn to harness the energy, talent and faith of Black Churches to fight disproportionate impact of asthma, cancer, heart disease, HIV and other chronic conditions among African Americans. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, register by March 1. For more info, call 312-922-2322
Latinas Organizing for Reproductive Equality Latinas & Reproductive Justice: An International Women's Day Celebration, a conference. 7-9 p.m., Rafael Cintron-Ortiz Latino Cultural Center, University of Illinois Chicago, 803 S. Morgan St., Lecture Center B2, latinalore@gmail.com or 312-479-2464 for more info
Thursday, March 8
Crossroads Fund 25th Anniversary Celebration, all proceeds benefit Crossroads Fund. Dinner, dessert buffet, open bar, live music by Lucy Smith Quartet, premier of a 25th Anniversary Video by Beyondmedia Education, silent auction. 6:30 p.m., $30 limited income tickets, $75 general, GAR Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., 773-227-7676 or www.crossroadsfund.org for tickets, info
International Women's Day Committee March and rally for International Women's Day, to let the people of Chicago know women are organized, mobilized and determined to struggle against sexism, oppression, etc. 12-1p.m., Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, 773-278-6706 for more info
Windy City Media Group 5th Annual Windy City Gay Idol by WCMG and Bud Light. More than $5,000 in cash and prizes for June finals winner. Contestants face local celebrity judges. Singer with most votes at each preliminary bar wins $100 cash. Great audience prizes such as Bud Light merch, Broadway in Chicago tix and more! 8 p.m. signup, 9 p.m. start, Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, www.windycitymediagroup.com, wwww.windycityqueercast.com
Saturday, March 10
DuSable Museum Family Heritage Day. 740 E. 56th Place, 773-947-0600, www.dusablemuseum.org
Sunday, March 11
PFLAG en Espanol Entre Familia: PFLAG en Espanol/Spanish Speakers' PFLAG. Monthly meeting. 2-5 p.m., El Valor, 1924 W. 21st. St., 773-704-8270, apzrorie@yahoo.com
Women's Theatre Alliance Salon Series AquaMoon and Friends: Featuring scenes from Aqua Beats and Moon Verses Volume I and Volume II: Brotha...Wassup Sun? Live music by Molly Sue Africa. 3 p.m., $7, Artist in Residence Building, 6165 N. Winthrop
Tuesday, March 13
Amigos Latinos Apoyando Siempre A support and educational group for Latino GBT men 18 and older. All services in English and Spanish, meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. 7-9 p.m., OPALGA Center, 947 Garfield, Oak Park, 708-386-3463, www.opalga.org
Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee Annual wreath-tossing and symposium commemorating Darrow. 15 Years After His Birth: What Can Clarence Darrow's Legacy Contribute to our Challenging Times? by Ed Yohnka, of ACLU of Illinois. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., wreath-tossing and brief speeches at 10 a.m. at Clarence Darrow Bridge in Jackson Park, symposium at 10:45 a.m. in the Columbia Room of the Museum, call Herb Kraus at 312-578-9114 or Tracy Baim at 773-871-7610 for more info
Thursday, March 15
Affinity Drumming. Every third Thursday. 7 p.m., all skills levels welcome, 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level, 773-324-0377, www.affinity95.org
Friday, March 16
Affinity XPU Youth Drop In. Every third Friday. 6 p.m., 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level, 773-324-0377, www.affinity95.org
St. Sabina Catholic Church Black Speakers Series: Maya Angelo. 7:30 p.m., $10, 1210 W. 78th Place
Saturday, March 17
Affinity Lez Chat. Fish fry/game night. Every third Saturday. 7 p.m., 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level, 773-324-0377, www.affinity95.org
DuSable Museum An Introduction to Genealogy: An African-American Perspective by Deborah Daniels, a step-by-step road map to documenting your family tree. 1-4 p.m., advance registration required by calling 212-367-3159 for $19.95, 740 E. 56th Place, 773-947-0600, www.dusablemuseum.org
Tuesday, March 20
Affinity Health Coalition Community Meeting, all are welcome. Every third Tuesday. 7 p.m., 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level, 773-324-0377, www.affinity95.org
AIDS Foundation of Chicago 2007 Illinois HIV/AIDS Lobby Days. Join over a hundred fellow HIV advocates in Springfield. Thru March 21. For more info, call Trina Nelson at 312-334-0963 or see www.aidschicago.org
Wednesday, March 21
Roosevelt University's RU Proud RU's GLBTQA student organization holds a variety show benefit competition hosted by Frida Lay. All proceeds benefit The Children's Place Association and Entre Familia PFLAG. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7-9:30 p.m., Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Congress Lounge, 2nd Floor, $10 donation, ruproudclub@yahoogroups.com to participate or for more info
Women & Children First Poetry Night featuring Leslie Adrienne Miller, Anne-Marie Oomen and Yvonne Zipter. 7:30 p.m., 5233 N. Clark St., 773-769-9299, www.womenandchildrenfirst.com
Thursday, March 22
AquaMoon In honor of Womyn's Herstory Month, AquaMoon collaborates with Girl World to present Indescribable Women: The True Side of Me. 6 p.m., $2 youth, $8 adults, Alternative Inc., 4730 N. Sheridan
Friday, March 23
Affinity Billiards & Bowling, a Singles Mingle outing. 7 p.m., Seven Ten, Hyde Park, more info at www.affinity95.org, 773-324-0377
Tuesday, March 27
Amigos Latinos Apoyando Siempre A support and educational group for Latino GBT men 18 and older. All services in English and Spanish, meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. 7-9 p.m., OPALGA Center, 947 Garfield, Oak Park, 708-386-3463, www.opalga.org
Windy City Media Group 5th Annual Windy City Gay Idol by WCMG and Bud Light. More than $5,000 in cash and prizes for June finals winner. Contestants face local celebrity judges. Singer with most votes at each preliminary bar wins $100 cash. Great audience prizes such as Bud Light merch, Broadway in Chicago tix and more! 8 p.m. signup, 9 p.m. start, Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark, www.windycitymediagroup.com, wwww.windycityqueercast.com
Thursday, March 29
Windy City Media Group 5th Annual Windy City Gay Idol by WCMG and Bud Light. More than $5,000 in cash and prizes for June finals winner. Contestants face local celebrity judges. Singer with most votes at each preliminary bar wins $100 cash. Great audience prizes such as Bud Light merch, Broadway in Chicago tix and more! 7 p.m. signup, 8 p.m. start, The Closet, 3325 N. Broadway, www.windycitymediagroup.com, wwww.windycityqueercast.com
Saturday, March 31
Amigas Latinas Deadline for Latina LBTQ youth scholarships. Six scholarships awarded for annual Latina LBTQ Youth Scholarship Fund.
AquaMoon Sistas in the Arts Series, featuring Chicago poet Tina Howell and The Fellas. 8 p.m., $12, Muse Cafe, 817 N. Milwaukee> March 31. 8pm. Muse Cafe. 817 N. Milwaukee
