CBS Thirst Fursday
The
Chicago Beer Society gets together on the first Thursday (or "Thirst Fursday") of every month at
Goose Island Brewpub, 1800 N. Clybourn. Occasional educational sessions begin at 7pm, while the socializing and drinking begins at 8pm. Free. More info
here.
World of Chocolate AIDS Benefit
Sample cocoa creations from nearly two dozen local confectioners at the
AIDS Foundation of Chicago's second annual
World of Chocolate benefit. The event commemorates World AIDS Day and raises funds for the Foundation's grantmaking programs. Tickets run from $50 for general admission to $500 for the Bittersweet Bliss Tree Sponsorship. Fairmont Hotel Imperial Ballroom, 200 North Columbus Drive, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tassel Twirling
Chicago's lady-owned sex shop Early to Bed is hosting a tassel twirling workshop! Learn fun twirling techniques in a relaxed atmosphere with other aspiring "helicopter girls"! This workshop is an interactive "hands-on" educational experience! No experience necessary. Students may bring their own tasseled pasties and fixative, or purchase them at the workshop. Tassel twirling is for participants with tassels ONLY; no spectators. Led by Amelia Ross-Gilson, co-founder of TwirlyGirl.net. Women only please. $10