By Sukie de la Croix

This week in...

1978 The Meat Rack, 2479 N. Clark St., is New Town’s newest bar with hosts Aggie, Regina, Casey and Kojak.

“The Powder Puff Revue,” from St Louis, arrives in Chicago for shows at Foster’s Northend Social Club, 850 N. Clark St. Shirelle and Regina Wells are among the female impersonators in this traveling show that also boasts a male dancer.

1981 “The Search for Alexander,” a major display of art and artifacts related to the lives of gay warrior Alexander the Great and his father, King Philip II of Macedonia, is shown at the Art Institute of Chicago.

1986 At CrossCurrents Cabaret, 3206 N. Wilton, the convolutedly titled Independent Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization presents the 1986 Glynn Sudbery Awards to Illinois state Rep. Woods Bowman; Ann Christopherson and Linda Bubon, of Women and Children First Bookstore; and Dr. Ron Sable.

Dr. Ron Sable, candidate for 44th Ward alderman, holds a planning meeting upstairs at Ann Sather’s to discuss a voter registration drive for the gay and lesbian community.

Dignity/Chicago celebrates its 14th anniversary with a Hawaiian luau dinner dance at St. Sebastian Hall, 816 W. Wellington.

Glenda Fairella Baker, the African-American feminist artist, performs a dramatic interpretation of her poetry and sings a cappella renditions of gospel and traditional songs at Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th St.

CK & Augie’s, 3726 N. Broadway, presents a special fashion show sponsored by Silver Sheers to introduce FANTASTICS, a new line in unisex clothing. Event is open to both men and women.

1987 The Kupona Network, a minority AIDS support group, is hosting a “Fight Back Party” at Club LaRay, 3150 N. Halsted. The proceeds benefit Kupona to support their effort of helping African-Americans with AIDS.

CRONE’s Group meets to discuss personal and political issues regarding ageing in a homophobic society at Kinheart Women’s Center, 2214 Ridge in Evanston. A crone is a wise old woman and if you are a lesbian 55 years or older, this group welcomes your participation.

1993 VJ Brad Erikson, from Inn Exile and Vortex, picks his Top 10 video playlist: 1) “I’m Raving” by Low Atomic Style; 2) “More and More” by Captain Hollywood Project; 3) “Exterminate” by Snap! featuring Niki Harris; 4) “Took My Love” by Bizarre Inc.; 5) “Jump They Say” by David Bowie; 6) “Little Bird” by Annie Lennox; 7) “It Will Make You Crazy” by Felix; 8) “Psychoactive Drugs” by Emergency Broadcast Network; 9) “Feed The Tree” by Belly; and 10) “Track X/Motorbike” by Sheep On Drugs.

An evening with the Lettermen, a benefit for the AIDS Pastoral Care Network, is at Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook Terrace. Tickets are $25, $50 and $100, which includes a private reception with the Lettermen after the performance.

Steven Zeeland, author of “Barrack Buddies” and “Soldier Lovers,” is signing his books at People Like Us, 3321 N. Clark St.

Thanks to the Gerber/Hart Library at 1127 W. Granville for the use of its collection and archives.