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CINCINNATI/SOUTHWEST
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1-
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Cincinnati Blues Fest @ Bicentennial Commons-Sawyer Point, 750 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, 45202; 513.352.6180; cincinnatiparks.com: Local and national acts on multiple stages, including Dana Fuchs and Guy Forsyth. Friday from 5p-midnight and Saturday from 4p-midnight; $5-$25.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
Rally for Marriage Equality @ Lytle Park, 501 E 4th St, Cincinnati, 45202; whymarriagemattersohio.org: On Aug 6, the Cincinnati-based US Court of Appeals will hear cases determining the future of marriage equality in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. A lot is at stake here, and this demonstration is set to take place on the eve of the arguments, offering a show of popular support for marriage equality. Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is a featured speaker. 5:30p-7p; free.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 March for Marriage Equality @ Potter Stewart US Court House, 100 E 5th St, Cincinnati, 45202; 614.593.9987; freedomohio.com: Another day, another rally: This is a four-state rally calling on LGBT and allied participants from all around the Midwest to march as the court hears marriage equality cases from Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. Noon; free.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Panic! At the Disco with Walk the Moon @PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, 45230; 513.232.6220; riverbend.org: Two vibrant contemporary indie-rock acts known for their highly provocative and energetic live performances (replete with mind-blowing light shows) are stopping through Cincinnati on their nationwide tour. Doors at 7p; $43.
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CLEVELAND + AKRON/ NORTHEAST
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Vintage Ohio Wine Festival @ Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland, 44094; 440. 256.2122; visitvintageohio.com: The Ohio Wine Producers Association hosts this 20th annual event, featuring over a dozen Ohio wineries, 20 restaurants, bands and a cooking school. 1p-10p; $35 at the gate ($30 at Giant Eagle).
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Walt Whitman: I Sing the Body Electric @ Cleveland Public Library Main Branch, 325 Superior Ave E, 44114; 216.623.2800; wordstageoh.com: Spoken-word interpretations of one of America's most celebrated poets from the late 19th century, who just so happened to be gay. The presentation includes diverse selections from his oeuvre, excerpts from personal letters, diaries and poetry. 12:15p; free.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Night Before 9: Out in Art @ Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, 44106; 216.707.6875; clevelandart.org: The museum stays open late to welcome Gay Games participants and the public. Escort, a disco orchestra, performs. 8pmidnight; $24-$100.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Gay Games 9 @various locations; 216.479.6470; gg9cle.com: Sports! See Pages 27-32 for details.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
North Coast Men's Chorus Benefit @ Leather Stallion Saloon, 2205 St Clair Ave, Cleveland, 44114; 216.589.8588; ncmchorus.org: A night to honor Northeast Ohio's gay chorus, which now boasts more than 100 members and sells out shows throughout the region. Includes cabaret entertainment. 5p.
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COLUMBUS/CENTRAL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Hair @ Wall Street Nightclub, 144 N Wall St, Columbus, 43215; 614.398. 1110; imaginecolumbus.com: The '60s are back! On stage, anyway. The musical is about a group of hippies who celebrate peace and love in the shadow of the Vietnam War. 7:30p (shows are August 6, 8-10 and 14-17); $17 (tables $65).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
TransOhio Unity Picnic @ Blendon Woods Metro Park Shadblow Shelter, 4265 E Dublin-Granville Rd, Westerville, 43081; 614.441.8167; transohio.org: The group for transgender Ohioans hosts its annual picnic. It's open to all, just bring a dish to share and your own nonalcoholic beverages. The main course and vegetarian options will be provided. 10a-6p.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Virginia West's Sinner @ Axis, 775 N High St, Columbus, 43215; 614.291.4008; axisonhigh.com: Virginia's latest show (also running Aug 22-24) is a journey through heaven and hell, and it's hotter than ever. She performs with Nina West, Alexis Stevens, Candi Panties, Chutney Sinclair, Barbie Roberts, Selena T West, Jamz Dean, Kiley Dash-West, Gretta Goodbottom, Indica, Amanda Punchfuk, Saphira Heartt and the West Family Dancers. 8p; $12-$15 (tables $60-$75).
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Fashion Meets Music Festival @ Short North and Arena District, Columbus, 43215; 614.859.3663; fmmf.us: Spanning Labor Day weekend, Columbus's first Fashion Meets Music Festival will showcase musicians and designers alike. R Kelly, Rusko and OSU alum O.A.R. headline more than 120 national and local acts. Many of the shows are free. 11a-11p; $10-$25.
DAYTON/WEST
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
High Tea and Hats @ The Dayton Woman's Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, 45402; 312.857.4287; secretbeautyhats.com: High tea, a buffet dinner show and hats galore! This fashion show centers on world-renowned designer and 2013 winner of the New York Hatty Award Lady Linda Crawford, and her 2014 fall and holiday collection. Plus, the night will include hat giveaways and live music with Stivers String Quartet. 3p-5p; $55.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
2014 Eichelberger FilmDayton Festival @ The Neon, 130 E 5th St, Dayton, 45402; 937.222.7469; filmdayton.com: The festival showcases shorts and fulllength films. Spotlights this year: The Infinite Man (Aug 22 @ 7p), a romantic comedy; Zero Motivation (Aug 23 @ 7p), about young women in the Israeli military; and This Time Next Year (Aug 24 @ 5p), a documentary about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. 6p; $10$75.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 AleFest Dayton @ Wegerzyn Gardens Metro Park, 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, 45414; 937.935.0473; alefest.com: The AleFest allows you to get drunk and educate yourself at the same time. Upwards of 400 varieties of craft beers will be available for sampling (or binging), and this year even signals the addition of AleFest's firstever cider tent. 2p-5p; $35 in advance.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
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AUGUST 22-24
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AUGUST 22-24 BCTOWN COLES
TOLEDO/NORTHWEST
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Tucked @ Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, 43620; FB: Tucked Toledo: Drag queens and drag kings stage a benefit production for Legs for Linda. The lineup includes Felaciana Thunderpussy, Amber Stone, Sylvia Austin, Deja Dellataro, Gina Arnez, Sugar Vermont, Porsha Armani, Brook Lockhart, Santana Romero, Eclipse Galaxy, Nikki Yuse, Calvin Green, Cole Conway, T-Town Tassels and the Bois W/Outskirts. There's also a cash bar and appetizers from Chef Jules Wilkins. 7p; $25, or $40 per couple.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Toledo Pride @ various locations, toledopride.com: Three days of events are planned for the fifth annual Toledo. Pride, the only local Pride festival in Ohio that takes place in August. There's a Friday night 5K and 1-mile run, a Saturday parade and festival, and Sunday family events. See Page 50 of this month's Outlook for a complete rundown.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Fallout Boy @ Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, 43604; 419.321.5007; huntingtoncentertoledo.com: The high-energy pop-rock foursome helped fight Prop 8 in California, and bassist Pete Wentz has described himself as "half gay." Must be the half that kisses his bandmates on stage... 7p; $45-$55.50
Pride Night at the Columbus Crew @ Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd, Columbus, 43211; 614.447.4233; outlookohio.com: Outlook, Stonewall, Skylight Financial and the Columbus Crew host Pride Night at The Crew. Come cheer on Ohio's only Major League Soccer team. Admission includes a pregame tailgate party with food and beer, and a crew scarf! Tailgate 5p, kickoff 7:30p; $35.
For Gay Games Week listings, see Pages 27-35. Just do it!
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