AUGUST 7, 1998
GAY PEOPLE's ChronicLE 9
CHARLIE'S CALENDAR
Calendar listings are free! To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location, and contact phone to P.O. Box 5426, Cleveland 44101, or fax to 216-631-1052, or e-mail to calendars@chronohio.com. It's never too early to send in a calendar item. Listings recieved by noon Thursday will be included in the following week's issue.
To Sunday, August 9
Kiss of the Spider Woman, musical by Terrence McNally based on Manuel Puig's novel, a gay man and a revolutionary share a prison cell, $5-$14, Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood; 216-521-2540.
Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 22
Beautiful Thing, a romance and coming-out story of two teenage boys in London, by Act Out Productions, Davis Discovery Center, 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus; 614263-9448.
Friday, August 7
Susan Hagan, folk singer, 9 pm, Harmony Bar and Grille, 3359 Fulton Rd., Cleveland; 216-398-5052.
Saturday, August 8
HUGS East Outing to a Cleveland Rockers women's pro basketball game, Rockers vs. Charlotte Sting, group will meet before game at East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 8181 South Center St. (Ohio Route 615), Mentor; departure time TBA, 216974-8909.
“Elegance on Ice,” starring openly-gay champion figure skater Rudy Galindo, presented by Friends of Minority Figure Skaters and the Lumberjacks pro hockey team, 5 pm, $25; reception after show is $10, Sportsplex, 18909 South Miles Pky., Cleveland; 216-391-4300.
Tuesday, August 11
Gray Pride Social and Potluck for gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender people over 50, Memorial-Nottingham Library, 17109 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland. People younger than 50 are welcome; accessible to people with disabilities; 216-791-8039 ext. 328. Tuesday, August 11 to Sunday, August 16
23rd Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, near Hart, Michigan; info: We Want the Music Co., Box 22, Walhalla, Mich. 49458; 510-652-5441, or 616-757-4766.
Thursday, August 13
"It's Time to Learn More," discussion of transgender issues and how they fit in with the larger lgb community, 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St. at 4th Ave., Columbus; 614-299-7764.
Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 30
Eight Impressions of a Lunatic, play by Sarah Morton based on the life and work of 19thcentury French painter Berthe Morisot, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th St., Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood; 216-661-4301.
Friday, August 14
Lou Ann Michael, folk singer, 9 pm, Harmony Bar and Grille, 3359 Fulton Rd., Cleveland; 216-398-5052.
Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16
Cleveland Black Gay Pride, keynote speakers, vendors, entertainment; Jasper, 216556-4704.
White Water Rafting Weekend, clothing optional, Roseland Guest House and Campground, gay owned and operated, caters to gay men, 32 miles south of Wheeling, West Virginia, roseland@rcvideo.com or 304-455-3838.
Saturday, August 15
Eight Impressions of a Benefit, $20 benefits Red Hen feminist theater, includes all-youcan-eat ice cream reception, finger-painting, and performance of Eight Impressions of a Lunatic, 6 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th St., Cleveland; 216-661-4301. National Leather Association Members' Choice Video Night, bring video to share, 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St. at 4th Ave., Columbus; 614-898-6266 or NLA@geocities.com.
Girth and Mirth Birthday Bash '98, wear a costume from the era of your choice, prizes, food, music, and drinks, 7:30 pm Legends, 11719 Detroit Ave, Lakewood; Luther 216-741-9054 leave message.
“An Evening at Club 47,” featuring Janis lan and other performers, $10-$18, 8:30 pm, Cain Park Evans Ampitheater, Lee Rd. at Superior Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216371-3000.
Sunday, August 16
Columbus Gay Men's Chorus auditions, 5 pm, 177 Naghten St.; Mike Harbin 614443-1073.
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
Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23
Ohio Leather Fest, Weekend Package $70, Days Inn 12019 Lake Avenue, Lakewood; Ohio Leather Coalition, Box 770222, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, ohlthrfest@aol.com, http://members.aol.com/OHLthrfest, 216-226-4800 hotel, for info leave message at
440-835-6949.
Sunday, August 23
Charleston Annual Pride Picnic, noon, Riverside Pavilion, Coonskin State Park, near Charleston, West Virginia; John Brown 304-343-6974.
Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7
International Friendship Weekend '98, hosted by Asians and Friends Cleveland, includes “Asian Awe" pageant and talent show, dinner-dance cruise aboard the Goodtime III, gay beach volleyball at Edgewater Park, Cleveland; Howard 216226-6080 or for registration Jeff, 440-891-9121.
Saturday, September 12
Ohio Lesbian Festival, tenth annual event sponsored by Lesbian Business Association; 11 am to 11 pm at Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, off I-70 20 miles east of Columbus; $24 advance, $30 gate, send check with SASE to LBA Festival, Box 82086, Columbus 43202, or call 614-267-3953.
Sunday, September 13
NOCI We Are Family Picnic, 20th annual benefit for Northern Ohio Coalition's funding of gay and AIDS programs, 10 am to 6 pm, Wildwood Lake, 11200 East River Rd. just south of Sprague Rd. in Columbia Station (near Cleveland); 216-371-0325. Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20
Brother 2 Brother Retreat, "Refreshment for the Soul," for black men in the HIV spectrum, $150, scholarships available, Malibu, California; 213-964-7834. Saturday, September 19
Dayton Gay Pride Expo, local artists, business and non-profit organizations booths, food stations, cash bar, entertainment featuring Rubi Girls, Kathy Sledge, formerly of Sister Sledge, $25-$30 admission includes hors d'oeuvres, Dayton Convention Center; 937-274-4297 (937-274-GAYS)
Sunday, September 20
AIDS Walk Cleveland, eighth annual 10-kilometer pledge walk from Edgewater Park to Lakewood Park and back benefits ten agencies, step-off at 1 pm; for pledge info write P.O. Box 461057, Cleveland 44146 or call 440-735-9255.
Friday, September 25
Pride Night at Kings Island, amusement park north of Cincinnati on Interstate 71 will be open only to those buying tickets through the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center or other gay and lesbian centers in Ohio; rides, entertainment, food, "Center Stage" at FestHaus, 5 pm open, 11 pm fireworks, $25 advance, $28.50 from Box Office Tickets 800-494-8497, or $30 at the gate; 513-651-0040 or www.GayCincinnati.com. Sunday, September 27
Race for the Cure, benefits Susan G. Koman breast cancer foundation, 7 am registration, 8:45 am 1-mile fun walk, 9:30 am 5k race/walk, 10:30 am breast cancer survivors recognition, 11 am awards ceremony, Wade Oval off of East Blvd., behind art museum, University Circle, Cleveland, www.nls.net/raceforthecure or 216-791-2873. Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11
“Out in Akron” Pride Weekend, second annual Akron pride weekend; Chris Hixson 330-657-2977.
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