CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Multi-Denominational Ecumenical Service, by New Creation MCC, Christ United Evangelical, Dignity, Lamb of God Angelical and Spirit of the Rivers, 10:30 am, Goodale Park Gazebo, between Goodale St. and Buttles St., Columbus Short North area; 614-224-0314.

Dignity-Cleveland's 25th Anniversary mass and reception, noon, Our Lady of Peace church, E. 126th St. and Shaker Blvd., Cleveland; 216-531-4469.

Jet Jaguar 5 at Comfest, performing during line-up for Pride march, Goodale Park Gazebo, Columbus; 614-299-7764.

1998 LesBiGay Holiday Pride March, line up between Buttles and Russell on Park street outside of Goodale Park, 1 pm step off, march through downtown Columbus to Bicentennial Park for rally and festival; 614-299-7764.

1998 LesBiGay Holiday Gayfest, 2 to 4 pm sign language interpreted rally on Bicentennial Park stage, featuring gay comedians Jason Stuart and Julie Goldman, drag by Tara Richmond and H.I.S. Kings drag kings, 2:30 to 6 pm street fair, GLB owned and supportive vendors, Civic Center Dr., W. Main St. and inside Bicentennial Park, Columbus; 614-299-7764.

Union Ceremony, Native American mass commitment ceremony, Rev. Rickie Marecek, sign language interpreted, open to any couple, union certificates available, 4 pm, Bicentennial Park stage, 614-299-7764.

H.I.S. Kings/Slammers lesbian post pride party and cookout, drink specials dancing, karaoke, admission free with Fast Friday Productions T-shirt, 4:30 pm, Slammers night club, 202 E. Long, Columbus; 614-262-3125.

After Pride Dance, $1, immediately after Pride rally and festival, Trends/Garage, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-461-0076.

11th Annual Bat-n-Rouge drag softball game, $5 donation gets raffle entry, one fan will win Cancun vacation, 5:45 pm, Berliner Park Diamond 29, corner of Interstate 71 and Greenlawn Ave., Columbus; 614-444-1700.

Bat-n-Rouge Autographs, immediately after Bat-n-Rouge, snacks and beverages provided, donations benefit LesBiGay Holiday, Clubhouse Café, 122 E. Main St., lower level, Columbus; 614-228-5090.

Sequined Sundaze Female Illusion, gay pride show, 10:30 pm, Wall Street night club, 144 N. Wall St., Columbus; 614-464-2800.

Tuesday, June 30 to Sunday, July 12

Rent, Jonathan Larson's modern-day version of Puccini's opera La Boheme, set in gay New York in the AIDS epidemic, $32.50 to $51, Palace Theater, Columbus; 614224-7654.

Friday, July 3.

Chevrei Tikva Nosh, 6:15 pm, Aladdin's restaurant, corner of Cedar and Fairmount, Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-5551.

Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5

Blackout '98, cultural, educational and entertainment events celebrating African American lesbian and gay culture, 216-462-0257 or outside Cleveland 888-TALK-2-BOP (888-825-5226).

Sunday, July 5

Black and White Men Together steering committee/general meeting, 5:30 pm, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-397-2968.

Monday, July 6

"The Commitment from Rent," benefits Columbus AIDS Task Force and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS, cast of Rent performs cabaret-style show, 7:30 pm, Capitol Theater, Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus; 614-224-7654.

Highlights of upcoming weeks and months

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.cleveland.com/community/gay

Wednesday, July 8

Annual Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network picnic, bring a dish to share, 6 pm, Lakewood Park open-air pavilion, Cleveland; GLSENcleve@aol.com or 440585-3293.

Saturday, July 11

Regional People of Color conference, hosted by Men of Color Project Toledo, 1 pm luncheon, followed by conference and reception, Dana Center, Medical College Hospital campus; 419-248-3331.

Sunday, July 12

5th Annual Canoe Trip and Picnic, Canton-Akron Gay Community Club, $15 advance at Akron-Canton area bars, $20 at gate, includes food, beer, and canoe trip, games, prizes, 1 pm to dark, Indian River canoe livery in Canal Fulton, between Canton and Akron; 330-484-6027.

Garden Party IX, annual Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center fundraiser, 11 am benefactor reception, noon guest reception, Hillbrook Country Club, Hunting Valley/Chagrin Falls; 216-522-1999.

Sunday, July 19

Dancin' in the Streets, 15th annual AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland fundraiser features live entertainment and continuous dancing from 1 to 10:30 pm, Mall B between Lakeside and St. Clair Aves. next to Convention Center in downtown Cleveland; 216-621-0766.

Sunday, August 2 to Sunday, August 8

Gay Games V, Amsterdam; call 011-31-20-620-1998; http://www.dds.nl/gaygames Tuesday, August 11 to Sunday, August 16

Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 510-652-5441 or 616-757-4766.

Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15

Cleveland Black Gay Pride, Jasper, 216-556-4704.

Saturday, September 12

Ohio Lesbian Festival, Kirkersville, east of Columbus; 614-267-3953.

Sunday, September 13

NOCI We Are Family Picnic, Wildwood Lake, near Cleveland; 216-371-0325.

Friday, September 25

Pride Night at Kings Island; 513-651-0040 or www.GayCincinnati.com.

Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11

"Out in Akron" Pride Weekend, Chris Hixson 330-657-2977.

JUNE 26, 1998

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SUNDAY, JULY 19,1998

1-10:00 p.m.

Donation $15. at the gate, $10. before day of event. Tickets are available at the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (216) 621.0766, or may be purchased at bar nights in the upcoming weeks.

Please bring one non-perishable food item for donation the day of the event. No bottles, cans or coolers. Proper I.D. is required.

DJ Psycho Bitch

from Chicago

DJ Debi

from Cleveland

With Emcee Melissa Ross ...PLUS MORE!

Mall B is located between Lakeside and St. Clair Aves. (just west of the Cleveland Convention Center).

All proceeds benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, which provides AIDS prevention, education and outreach services.

AIDS

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