JUNE 7, 1996

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

■Weekly Events are on next page

"Side by Side in Song," Columbus Gay Men's Chorus and Renaissance City Men's Chorus of Pittsburgh join in 200-voice season finale, 8 pm, Weigel Hall at the Wexner Center, tickets $8 to $20 at 614-461-0022 or 614-431-3600.

Vaudeville at the Grid, variety show fundraiser for renovation of Gordon Square Theatre, historic vaudeville hall newly acquired by Cleveland Public Theatre, 11 pm, The Grid, 1281 West 9th St., club 216-623-0113, theatre 216-631-2727.

Sunday, June 23

"Side by Side in Song," Columbus Gay Men's Chorus and Renaissance City Men's Chorus of Pittsburgh join in 200-voice season finale, 2:30 pm, Weigel Hall at the Wexner Center, tickets $8 to $20 at 614-461-0022 or 614-431-3600.

Dignity Cleveland Anniversary Party, celebrate 23rd year of group for gay and lesbian Catholics, 12 pm mass, potluck and party will follow, Our Lady of Peace Church, Shaker Blvd., Cleveland; 216-229-2138.

Monday, June 24

Picnic and Liturgy, for the Catholic Lesbian Group, 6:30 pm, 64 West Lane, Columbus; 614-291-4674 or 614-297-8948.

Tuesday, June 25

Pride March Security Training, for those interested in joining the Pride March peace keeping team, all volunteers must attend one training session, receive a free T-shirt, 7 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus; 614-299-7764. Sobriety Night at Wall Street, alcohol-free dance for people of all ages, 7 pm midnight, Wall Street Night Club, 144 N. Wall St., Columbus, admission: $5; 614-464-2800. Wednesday, June 26

Cleveland Pride Wrap-Up meeting, 7:00 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., 216-371-9714.

Lesbian-Gay Friendly Careers, topic of Hugs East meeting, Mentor's gay, lesbian, and bisexual rap group, 7 pm, East Shore UUC, 8181 South Center St., Mentor; 216974-8909.

Friday, June 28

Singles Night, with free appetizers and prizes, 7 pm, Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St., Columbus, admission: $1; 614-276-5817.

Pagan Ritual, weather working ritual, open, 8 pm, Bicentennial Park, downtown Columbus; 614-299-7764.

Stonewall Candlelight Vigil, “Recognizing Who We Were", to remember the Columbus GLB community of the past, sign language interpreted, 11 pm, US Federal Building, NE corner of High and Spring, Columbus; 614-299-7764.

Saturday, June 29

Party and Annual Auction, Oldtimers Club Central Ohio, Presidential and Judy Garland items, 4 pm, Club 20 Patio, 20 E. Duncan St., Columbus; 614-261-9111. Gender Free Contra Dance, learn the basics of traditional New England and Midwestern contra and square dances, 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-291-0282.

5th Anniversary and Pride Celebration, Refreshments,music, and dancing in a chem-free environment, 7:30-11:30 pm, $3 donation, Spirit of the Rivers Ecumenical Community Church, 1066 N. High St.,Columbus; 614-470-0816 (voice mail).

Ain't Helen at Slammers, concert with the Cincinnati lesbian band, 9 pm to midnight, Slammers, 202 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-221-8880.

Sunday, June 30

Columbus Pride March and Gayfest, "Celebrating Who We Are," assemble at Goodale Park, march to Bicentennial Park, transportation available for those who cannot march, step-off at 1 pm; Gayfest 2:30 to 6:30 pm; 614-299-7764.

Ecumenical Service, multi-denominational sevice held prior to the Pride March, coorganized by Spirit of the Rivers Ecumenical Community Church, New Creation Metropolitan Community Church and Christ United Evangelical Church, 11 am, Goodale Park, Columbus; 614-470-0816.

Pride Rally, "Celebrating Who We Are", featuring grand marshal comedienne Lea Delaria, Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, Columbus Women's Chorus, Bubbles' Productions Drag Revue, Gay-Lesbian Band of Columbus, and Radioland, sign language interpreted, accessibility seating available, 2:30 to 5 pm, Rally Stage, Bicentennial Park, Columbus; 614-229-7764.

Pride Union Ceremony, exchange vows with your beloved in this Native American mass ceremony performed by Rickie Marecek, certificates will be available for purchase at Gayfest, sign language interpreted, after the rally, Rally Stage, Bicentennial Park, Columbus.

Pride '96 After Party, dance party, Trends/Garage, 40 E. Long St., Columbus, Columbus; 614-461-0076.

T-Bone Tuesday on Sunday, bring something to grill, baked potatoes and trimmings provided, after the Pride Rally, Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St., Columbus; 614-276-5817. Bat 'n' Rouge Softball Game, hilarious drag benefit for Stonewall Pride events and other community organizations, 6 pm, Berliner Park, Diamond 29, Columbus, tickets on sale at Grapevine Cafte, IMRU, and Creative-A-Tee; 614-444-HOTS (444-4687). Toronto Pride Day, parade and festival conclude Pride week (June 24-30), events center around the Church St. area south of Bloor, accomodations information: 800-363-1990.

Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7

Gaylaxicon 7, annual convention of gay and bisexual science fiction, fantasy and horror fans, Burlington, Mass., write: Gaylaxicon 7, Box 176, Somerville, Mass. 02143.

Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, July 14

GALA Choruses Festival 5, international festival of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses, Tampa, Fla. 813-837-4485.

Sunday, July 7 to Friday, July 12

International AIDS Conference, bi-annual gathering of the world's leading medical and scientific HIV/AIDS experts, in Vancouver, B.C.; 604-606-8919, fax 604-688-1865, or e-mail gregh@hivnet.ubc.ca

Sunday, July 28

Dancin' in the Streets, 12th annual outdoor party fundraiser for the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, Donald Gray Gardens on Erieside Ave., just north of old Municipal (football) Stadium, 1 to 10 pm, $8.00; 216-621-0766. (Rain date August 4.)

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