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Charlie's Calendar

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are posted on our web site. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.

To Sunday, May 9

Herstory of Porn, Annie Sprinkle's solo performance and film diary, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216631-2727.

To Friday, May 14

Pageant, off-Broadway play, drag send-up of beauty competitions, $18, Out on Main restaurant, 122 West Main Street, Columbus; 614-263-9448.

Cris Williamson and Tret Fure appear at the

Brick Alley Theatre in Cleveland May 14.

Friday, May 7

Third Annual Prayer Breakfast, Akron AIDS Collaborative, keynote speaker Essence magazine advice columnist Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, $12, 8 am, Radisson Hotel, 20 West Mill St., downtown Akron; 330869-6967.

CSU Drag and Talent Show, Cleveland State University Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance's second annual event; raffle, bake sale and show, $3, 7 pm, University Center Auditorium, northwest corner of Euclid Ave. and E. 22nd St., ground level; 216-687-2277 or latinodancer@hotmail.com.

H.I.S. Kings, drag king troupe performance, ages 18 and over only, $5, 9:30 pm Summit Station, 2210 Summit St., Columbus; 614261-9634 or Julia 614-262-3125.

Oz, The Surrender, mini circuit dance party by Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, theme: Oz (if the Wicked Witch had defeated Dorothy), Axis nightclub, 775 N. High St., Short North; 614-228-2462.

Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9

GLBT Jews Regional Conference, Sixth Midwest Regional Conference of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.; 612374-8638 or hzuckman@firsttech.com.

Saturday, May 8

"AIDS and the Lesbian Community,” AIDS awareness update, 11 am, Good Samaritan Parish Metropolitan Community Church, 720 W. Delaware Ave, Toledo; 419-244-2124.

Rainbow Graduation and Spring Fling, "food and fun provided," 1 pm, Goodale Park, between Goodale St. at Park St., Columbus Short North area; 614-292-6200.

CONGA Second Anniversary Party, Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance, Columbus location; Conga1825@aol.com or 614-291-1696. More Light Presbyterians, introduction to organization working for lgbt inclusion in the Presbyterian church, refreshments and discussion, 7 pm, Noble Road Presbyterian Church, 2780 Noble Rd., Cleve. Hts. (Cleveland); 216-382-0660.

Video and Game Night, Maturity Matters group for mature gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered persons; bring refreshments and games, 7 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., St., Dayton; 937228-4031.

Art opening, champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception with artist Steve Evangelista, free, 7-9 pm; Code Blue, 1946 St. Clair Ave., 216241-4663.

Ta Da! Dinner No. 13, murder mystery dinner for eight men and eight women at a Cleveland Warehouse District home, costumes encouraged, no alcohol, $35, benefits

Saturday, May 15

Race for the Cure, breast cancer research fundraiser; family health expo, mammograms, men's, women's and wheelchair 5k races, fun walk, awards ceremony, 8 am to noon, City Center, 111 S. 3rd St., Columbus; 614224-1964.

Ta Da! Dinner No. 16, pasta-to-order dinner prepared by professional chef Mary Lou Beccia, for 20 guests at a Cleveland home, $35, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 7 pm; 216-522-1999.

Candlelight Vigil for AIDS, memorial for persons with AIDS, followed by candlelight march, 8 pm, Akron Health Dept. auditorium, 177 S. Broadway, Akron; 330-375-2159. Ta Da! Dinner No. 17, "Preakness Stakes" dinner for 8 at a Westlake home, no smoking, $35, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 7 pm; 216-522-1999.

Out in Columbus Awards, door prizes and special guests, $40 table reservation, benefits Columbus AIDS Task Force, 9 pm, Axis night club, 775 N. High St., Short North; www.outincolumbus.com or 614-799-8693.

Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 8 pm; 216Highlights of upcoming weeks

522-1999.

Sunday, May 9

Deanna Jaworski concert, openly lesbian Christian evangelist, 6:30 pm, Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church, 10034 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; 216-651-0129.

Month of Memories benefit for the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, Twist night club, 11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland; 216476-0820.

Monday, May 10 to Sunday, May 16 Secrets, HIV awareness play aimed at teens and young adults, by Dobama Night Kitchen, free, performances at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Dobama Theatre, Cleveland; 216-932-6838.

Wednesday, May 12

Live Homosexual Acts. B-GALA ÒSU members will demonstrate "homosexual acts" such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, sunbathing, reading and napping, OSU campus Oval, College Rd. at 17th St., Columbus; bgala@osu.edu or 614-292-6200. Cleveland Pride planning meeting, 7 pm, Art McDonald room, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-371-0214.

Friday, May 14

Ta Da! Dinner No. 15, Southwestern barbecue. dinner for 25 guests hosted by Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center staff, $35, benefits the center, 6:30 pm; 216-522-1999.

Deaf GLBT group first meeting, group to meet every second Friday, hearing partners and friends welcome, 7 pm, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; Hsliter461@aol.com or 216-522-1999.

Cris Williamson and Tret Fure perform, $16-$19, 8 pm, Brick Alley Theatre, 4051 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; 216-432-3655.

Month of Memories benefit for NOCI, the Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. nonprofit lesbian and gay philanthropy organization, Rockies night club, 9208 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-476-0820.

Friday, May 14 to Sunday, May 16

Bears in the Woods Weekend (and those who like them), 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. Healing and renewal weekend, sponsored by New Hope Temple; concert with Deanna of SpiritSong Ministries, workshop, worship services; Cascade Community Church, 1190 Inman St., Akron.; 330-724-8575. Healing Weekend, sponsored by United Methodist Church AIDS ministries, all infected or affected invited, $25, Greenwood Lake Conference Center, Delaware; bus from Toledo 419-213-4121 or 419-213-9106. PACT Youngstown 16th Anniversary celebration, People of All Colors Together, includes rock and roll reception, barbecue and banquet, 330-788-5693 or 330-799-1756 or 330-534-5904 ext. 3.

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http://www.cleveland.com/community/gay Tuesday, May 18

"Celebrating Our Elders" Gray Pride's National Senior Day celebration, potluck, 6 pm, Special Women's Pavilion at Lakewood Park, corner of Belle and Lake Rds, (Cleveland); 216-791-8039 x328, or graypride@juno.com.

Friday, May 21 to Wednesday, May 26 Campfest, music festival for women and girls only; nationally known artists, crafts, workshops, outdoor games, dances, concerts; in southeastern Pennsylvania; 609-694-2037 or http://member.aol.com/campfest or

"Camfest@aol.com.

Sunday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 25

GenderPAC National Lobby Day, fourth national event in Washington, D.C.; Carrie@gpac.org or LobbyDay@gpac.org or 212-645-1753.

Tuesday, May 25

"Lifestyles of the Fierce and Fabulous," Youngstown State University LGBT drag show, $2 donation, 6 pm, Chestnut room, Kilcawley Ctr.; 330-742-3598.

Wednesday, June 2 to Sunday, June 6 "Be All" international transgender conference, seminars from serious to "just fun," entertainment, Radisson Hotel Cleveland; www.beall.net or host@beall.net or P.O. Box 281, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44222 or 330-923-3413.

Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 6

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Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13

Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament, 13th annual lesbian and gay bowling event, Buckeye Lanes on Lorain Ave. in North Olmsted (Cleveland); Chris 216-521-2836 or Blair 330-865-9763 or JAngie 330-689-0274 or clvindgift@aol.com.

Saturday, June 12

Pride Cruise on the Goodtime III, sponsored by Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament, $18 advance $20 at boat, 7 pm boarding, boat leaves 7:30 pm from E. 9th St. Pier, Cleveland; giftcruise@aol.com or 216-749-2152 or 330689-0274or Jim 216-252-8933.

Decked Out '99 dinner dance fundraiser on the Willis B. Boyer lake freighter museum moored on the Maumee River, off International Park, Toledo; 419-292-1524 or fripro@glasscity.net.

Thursday June 17 to Sunday, June 20

Gay-Lesbian Aquatic Championships, international competition in swimming, diving, water polo, and others, hosted by the Atlanta Rainbow Trout swim team, Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, http://www.igla99.org or 404-286-6131.

Saturday, June 19

"Peace, Love, Pride" Cleveland Pride march and festival; 216-371-0214.

Sunday, June 20

Charleston, West Virginia Pride march and festival; 304-746-7765.

Dayton Pride Celebration 937-428-0776 or http://direct.at/DLGC or daytonlgc@aol.com. Human Rights Campaign Dinner, annual formal dinner benefits HRC, keynote speaker actress Judith Light, Columbus; 800777-4723.

Sunday, June 27

Columbus Pride march and Pride Holiday festival, 614-299-7764.

Sunday, July 11

Garden Party X, annual summer benefit for the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Community Center, Hillbrook Club, S. Woodland Rd. at County Line Rd., Hunting Valley (east of Cleveland); 216-522-1999.

Canton-Akron Sixth Annual Picnic and Canoe Trip, $15 advance, $20 at gate, benefits 5-CHAPS, 5-County Hygiene and Pantry Services, an AIDS service organization, 10 am, 215 Market St., Canal Fulton Ohio; Mike 330-484-6027, livery 330-854-0727.

Sunday, July 11 to Saturday, July 17

World Jubilee and General Conference of the United Federation of Metropolitan Community Churches (LGBT congregations); workshops, lesbian and gay film festival, children's programs, Los Angeles, Calif.; register by June 1; http://www.ufmcc.com or 310-360-8640.

Sunday, July 18

Dancin' in the Streets, festival to benefit AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, Mall B, downtown Cleveland; 216-621-0766.

Compiled by Dawn E. Leach

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