Southwest Ohio LesbianGay-Bi Pride Calendar
Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 8
Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, week-long series of events to celebrate lesbian and gay pride from a riverboat cruise to a pancake breakfast, co-sponsored by the Pride Committee and the Cincinnati Lesbian-Gay Center; 513-651-0040.
Saturday, May 31
Riverboat Cruise on the Ohio River, part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, boards 10:30 pm at BB Riverboats at Covington Landing, Ky.; tickets $20 at Cincinnati Lesbian-Gay Center, 214 East 9th St.; 513-651-0040.
Monday, June 2
Out in the News, members of the Cincinnati mainstream media will be on a panel discussing their treatment of gay and lesbian issues, free, part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, 8 pm, Cincinnati Lesbian-Gay Center, 214 East 9th St., 513-651-0040.
Tuesday, June 3
Petronius' Satyricon first act will be presented by Michael Blankenship and members of the Ensemble Theater; poet and filmmaker Aralee Strange will give a poetry reading, part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, free, 8 pm, Cincinnati Lesbian-Gay Center, 214 East 9th St.; 513-651-0040.
Wednesday, June 4
Noodling Around, how to perfect your pasta cooking skills, presented by WilliamsSonoma of Carew Tower, part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, free, 8 pm, Cincinnati Lesbian-Gay Center, 214 East 9th St.; 513-651-0040.
Thursday, June 5
Java Jam coffeehouse evening with singers Tracy Walker, Jamie Fota and Jeff Terflinger, part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, 8 pm, free, Cincinnati Lesbian-Gay Center, 214 East 9th St.; 513-651-0040.
Friday, June 6
Aware on the Square, a noon lunch-hour program of gay and lesbian speakers and entertainment on Fountain Square downtown, part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival; 513-651-0040.
The World's Gayest Office Party, after-work party with performances and giveaways, sponsored by the Queen City Careers Assn., at the Dock, 603 West Pete Rose Way, 5 to 8 pm, free, part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival; 513-651-0040. Pride Spiritual Service, non-denominational service is part of Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd., 8 pm; 513-281-5945
Saturday, June 7
Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Cincinnati Youth Group, 9 am to noon, Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd.; 513-651-0040 (youth group) or 513-281-5945 (church).
5K Run precedes Fruit Salad Fling at Lunken Playfield (see below), sponsored by Frontrunners and team Cincinnati, 9 am; 513-651-0040.
“Fruit Salad Fling” gay and lesbian family picnic at Lunken Playfield, near Lunken Airport on Wilmer Ave. between Kellogg and Beechmont, with food, games, beverages, and booths, noon to 8 pm, part of Cincinnati Pride week, 513-651-0040. "Porkopolis" Circuit Tent Party, benefit for AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati sponsored by Northside Business Assn., 8 pm, NBA lot at Hamilton and Spring Grove Aves., $15 tickets at Ticketmaster; 513-421-2437.
Sunday, June 8
"Fruit Salad Fling” gay and lesbian family picnic continues at Lunken Playfield, near Lunken Airport on Wilmer Ave. between Kellogg and Beechmont, with food, games, beverages, and booths, noon to 6 pm, part of Cincinnati Pride week, 513-651-0040. Closing Party to cap off Cincinnati Pride Week, Shirley's, 2401 Vine St. at Hollister, 9 pm, no cover; 513-651-0040 or 513-721-8483.
Saturday, June 14
"Speaking with One Voice" Dayton Pride dinner, $28, 5:30 pm expo of gay supportive businesses, 7:15 pm dinner and entertainment, Dayton Convention Center; corner of 5th and Main; 937-274-1776 or 937-274-4297 (937-274-GAYS).
"Fantasia and Fairytales,” the Cincinnati Men's Chorus salute to Disney, tickets $1220 advance, $14-22 at door, 8 pm, Greaves Auditorium on the Northern Kentucky University campus in Highland Hts., Ky.; 513-542-2626 or 513-861-4042.
Saturday, June 14 to Sunday June 15
Fetish Fair, vendors and flea market, sex seminar by San Francisco sex educators Carol Queen and Robert Lawrence, $13 weekend pass, sponsored by the National Leather Association, Columbus; 614-470-2093 or nlaohio@aol.com.
Sunday, June 15
"Fantasia and Fairytales,” the Cincinnati Men's Chorus salute to Disney, tickets $1220 advance, $14-22 at door, 2 pm, Greaves Auditorium on the Northern Kentucky University campus in Highland Hts., Ky.; 513-542-2626 or 513-861-4042.
Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22
Landfest '97, open to all women over age 15, $45 for food, workshops, and camping, Kimbilio and the Land Collective, Holmes County (midway between Columbus and Akron); 216-932-4476 or 330-378-2481.
Saturday, June 21
"Heart's Desire—Art Against AIDS” by the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court, benefits AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, 6:30 pm wine and cheese reception, 8 pm auction, Gay-Lesbian Center, 214 E. 9th St., 5th floor, Cincinnati; 513-421-0582. "Guys R Dolls" cabaret style female impersonation show, benefits Covenant House AIDS residence program, $15, student/low income $10, 8 pm, West Virginia State Capitol Center, 123 Summers St., Charleston, West Virginia; 304-344-8433.
Tuesday, August 12 to Sunday, August 17
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, near Hart, Michigan; info: We Want the Music Co., Box 22, Walhalla, MI 49458 or 616-757-4766.
Friday, September 19
Gay Evening at Kings Island, amusement park will be open only to those buying tickets' through the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center, 5 to 11 pm; contact Center for tickets, $20 members, $25 others: 513-651-0040.
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the quality or state of being proud; delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or relationship
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