Chicago Gay Men's Chorus sings the national anthem at the Sept. 27 Cubs game; the game will be televised nationally on the Fox Sports Network. 3:05 p.m., www.cgmc.org .
Molly Ivins is coming to town Thursday, Oct. 2, 7:30, hosted by Women & Children First books at the Swedish American Museum. She's signing her new book, Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush's America. Call (773) 769-9299 for ticketing details.
Madeleine Albright is the keynote speaker at Chicago Foundation for Women's 11th annual luncheon and symposium Sept. 25, Hilton and Towers, (312) 266-1176 ext 22.
Bailiwick Repertory's 2003 Larry Osburne Trailblazer Awards are presented Sunday, Sept. 28 to Evette Cardona, Mona Noriega, Stephen Bates, Patricia Logue, Max Mutchnick, Renae Ogletree, Rick Paul, Karen Sendziak and Tom Tunney; special guest is playwright Terrence McNally. Starts 6 p.m., Maxim's, 24 E. Goethe, (773) 883-1090, www.bailiwick.org .
Stella Productions' End of Summer Dragathon, with Tajma Hall, Julia Knight, LuLu D'Luv, Raven Cole and Regina Upright, followed by Chicago Beef Dancers, is Sept. 26, 11 p.m., Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark, (708) 802-1705.
Amigas Latinas hosts De Los Tacones a Las Corbatas/From High Heels to Ties, a series of two interactive workshop about gender construction, power and violence, gender and body image. Call (773) 553-2566.
The duo Sweet Accord—Elaine Dame and Windy City Media's own Amy Matheny—perform Sept. 25, Speakeasy Supper Club, 8-10:30 p.m., $5, 1401 W. Devon, (773) 338-0600.
Windy City Gay Naturists invite bowlers and non-bowlers to their next nude party Sunday Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Advanced fee is $18 and fee at door is $25. Bowling takes place at Timber Lanes, 1851 W. Irving Park Road. Call (312) 494-2654. Bowlers should bring a towel to sit on and gym bag for their clothes and shoes.
Windy City Suburban Gay Idol starts this Friday, Sept., 26 at Temptations. An amateur contest where the winner is determined by audience vote. Grand Prizes awarded at finals Nov. 22 include a pair of American Airlines round-trip tickets, cash, Bud Light prizes and more. $10 contestant fee and $5 audience cover charge, with chances to win raffle prizes (including Cher tix). Contestant sign up 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., 10235 W. Grand Ave., Franklin Park, (773) 871-7610.
Nan Schaffer marks the big 5-0 Sunday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m. at Sidetrack.
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