Central and Southern Ohio Events Includes Kentucky and West Virginia
Friday, June 11
A Matter of Pride, "Exploring Our Relationships," conference for substance abuse and mental health service providers on LGBT needs, $25, 8:30 am to 4:15 pm, Parke University Hotel, 3025 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 614-291-3639.
DragDom drag karaoke with the H.I.S. drag king troupe, $3, attendees encouraged to come in drag, performers bring cassette or CD, 9 pm to 2 am, Summit Station, 2210 Summit St., Columbus; Qulery@aol.com or 614261-9634 or Julia 614-262-3125.
Pride Party, benefits Stonewall Columbus, Tradewinds II nightclub, 117 E. Chestnut, Columbus; 614-461-4110.
Saturday, June 12
Pride Party Cruise on the Ohio River, sponsored by the Cincinnati Gay-Lesbian Center, with live shows, raffle, snacks and cash bar; boards 11:30 pm at BB Riverboats at Covington Landing, Ky., cruise until 3 am; $20 advance, $25 gate; 513-591-0200.
Cincinnati Womonfest, music, comedy, poetry, workshops, vendors, food and drink, women-only, $8 advance or $10 at gate, Cedar Hill Ranch, Dry Ridge, Ky. (off I-75 30 miles south of Cincinnati); womonfest@hotmail.com or 606-291-6973. "The Bible Says What?" a new, positive look at biblical stances on homosexuality with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey L. Padgett, $5 includes lunch, 10:30 am, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., Dayton; 937-228-4031: "We Are Family: Music of the '70s,” Cincinnati Men's Chorus concert, 2:07 pm and 8:07 pm, Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts, Jarson-Kaplan theater, corner of 6th and Walnut, downtown Cincinnati; 513-542-2626. Human Rights Campaign Dinner, annual formal dinner benefits HRC, featuring actress Judith Light and HRC field director Donna Red Wing, $150, raffle for 2-year lease on Audi TT coupe, 7 pm, Hyatt Regency grand ballroom, 350 N. High St., Columbus; 800777-4723 or tickets 800-494-8497.
Study: “Ex-Gay” Groups and their impact on the GLBT community, a three-week program with former ex-gay Donna Brooks, with part one of documentary One Nation Under God, 7:30 pm, Lamb of God Anglican Church, 501 E. Broad St., Columbus; Beaconflwshp@juno.com or 614-265-1725. Pride Party, benefits Stonewall Columbus, 10 pm, Remo's nightclub, 1409 S. High St., Columbus; 614-443-4424.
CONGA Hot Tub Social, Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance, games, open hot tub, call for Columbus location; 614-291-1696.
Sunday, June 13
TOTS Day at the Zoo, (Two of the Same), for lesbian and gay parents and their children, $10 adults, $4.75 ages 2-12, $7 seniors, $5 parking, 9 am to 5 pm, Cincinnati Zoo, 3900 Vine St.;.513-871-8846.
Gay Pride Homecoming Worship, people who have not attended church recently are specially invited, 10:30 am and 6 pm, Dayton Metropolitan Community Church Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., Dayton; 937-228-4031.
"We Are Family: Music of the '70s," Cincinnati Men's Chorus concert, 2:07 pm, Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts, Jarson-Kaplan theater, corner of 6th and Walnut, downtown Cincinnati; 513-542-2626. Right Corner's 4th Anniversary Picnic, free, 3-6 pm, Right Corner bar, 105 E. Third St., Dayton; 937-228-1285.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? infamous 1962 film with Joan Crawford and Bette Davis spawned many impersonations: “But 'cha are, Blanche, y'are!" Showing benefits Stonewall Columbus, 5 pm, Studio 35, 3055 Indianola Ave., 614-470-2619.
Unity in the Community Worship, interdenominational service featuring Councilman Todd Portune, community tables will provide information one hour before and after 7 pm worship, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati; 513-661-6464.
Monday June 14
Hepatitis A vaccines, offered 10 am to noon, $25, Columbus Health Department Immunization Clinic, 181 Washington Blvd., ground floor, Columbus; 614-645-7772.
Tuesday, June 15
Dining Out, 10% of proceeds for the day go to Columbus Pride march, L'Antibes restaurant, 10% 772 N. High 614-291-1666. Interfaith Celebration of Pride, 7:30 pm, Calvary Lutheran Church, 1838 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, Ky, cmleary010@aol.com. Thursday June 17
Kaleidoscope Volunteer Training, for GLBT youth drop-in center, 6:30 pm, 203 King Ave., Columbus; 614-294-7886.
BRAVO Volunteer Night, food and fun for current and potential volunteers for the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, 7 pm, 4041 N. High St., Suite 101 (rear), Columbus; 614-268-9622.
Kaleidoscope Movie Night, 8 pm, Kaleidoscope GLBT youth drop-in center, 203 King Ave., Columbus; 614-294-7886.
Friday, June 18
"Open House, Open Mouths and Open Ears," for GLBT people of color; party with entertainment and food, needs-assessment focus group, 7-10 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High St. at 4th Ave., Columbus; 614299-7764.
Culture Wars, film about lesbian and gay heritage, 8:30 pm, women only, Susan B. Anthony Women's Land Trust feminist education center near Athens, Ohio, 740-448-7242 or ad965@seorf.ohiou.edu.
Saturday, June 19
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Pink Ribbon Women's Volleyball, women only tournament to raise money for breast cancer research, sponsored by The Court, $10 player fee, 8:30 am registration, 9 am play, Francis Recreacres, in Cincinnati's Sharonville/Blue Ash Emp6Besse@aol.com or 513-471-5355. Pride Holiday Security Training, provided by the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, required for all Columbus Pride volunteers, free T-shirt, 11 am to 1 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High St. at 4th Ave., Columbus; 614-299-7764 or 614-268-9622. Louisville March for Justice and rally, 13th annual event, noon rally at Waterfront Park, corner of Brook and Witherspoon, 2 pm march to the Jefferson County courthouse, corner of 6th and Jefferson, Louisville, Ky.; 502893-0788.
Tour of Holocaust Display, with Dayton Metropolitan Community Church group Maturity Matters, "wear a pink triangle to show that gay men and lesbians are among the forgotten victims of the Holocaust," 2:45 pm, Air Force Museum, meet on second floor, Springfield St., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area B, Building 489, Dayton; 937228-4031.
Study: "Ex-Gay” Groups and their impact on the GLBT community, a three-week program with former ex-gay Donna Brooks, with part two of documentary One Nation Under God, 7:30 pm, Lamb of God Anglican Church, 501 E. Broad St., Beaconflwshp@juno.com or 614-265-1725.
Sunday, June 20
Charleston, West Virginia Pride march and festival; 304-746-7765.
Dayton Pride Celebration, food, cash bar, games, prizes, live entertainment, and expo; 12:30 to 7 pm, Celebrations Banquet Center, 3119 Stop Eight Rd., 937-428-0776 or http:/ /direct.at/dlgc or daytonlgc@aol.com. Miss Ohio Gay Pride Pageant, final competition, $4, 7 pm, Tabú-Garage dance club, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-461-0076 or 614-451-0181.
Monday, June 21
Hepatitis A vaccines, offered 10 am to noon, $25, Columbus Health Department Immunization Clinic, 181 Washington Blvd., ground floor, Columbus; 614-645-7772.
Pride Holiday Security Training, provided by the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, required for all Columbus Pride volunteers, free T-shirt, 7-9 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High St. at 4th Ave., Columbus; 614-299-7764 or 614-268-9622.
Wednesday, June 23
Sisters of Lavender Pride Potluck, lesbian social group for over age 21; games, prizes; 7 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer, Columbuş; 614-575-9646.
Pride Guide 1999 GAY PEO!
Activist Donna Red Wing will be speaking at the Human Rights Campaign dinner in Columbus Saturday, June 12.
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Stonewall Riots 30th Anniversary, readings, poetry and music, refreshments, bring a dessert to share; free, sponsored by Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center, 7 pm, Faith United Church of Christ, 200 Delaware Ave., Dayton; http://direct.at/DLGC pr 937-264-1776. Pagan Ritual, to bring peace and goodwill to Pride Holiday, 8 pm, Bicentennial Park, on Scioto River in downtown Columbus; 614299-7930,
After Stonewall: From The Riots To The Millennium, documentary film on the emergence of the gay liberation movement in the 1970s and beyond; 9 pm on all PBS stations.
Friday, June 25
Stonewall Awards Banquet, benefits MCC's capital improvement program, 7 pm, MCCLouisville, 1432 Highland Ave., Louisville, Ky; 502-803-0788.
Pride Party, benefits Stonewall Columbus, 10 pm, Remo's nightclub, 1409 S. High St., Columbus; 614-443-4424.
Saturday, June 26
Playing with Pride, volleyball tournament, benefits Labor of Love and Pride Holiday, $25 in advance, $30 at door, Bill McDonald rec center, 4900 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 614-265-7363.
Practical skills for women workshop, including carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, auto mechanics, mower repair, and personal finances; $35, 9 am to 5 pm, women only, Susan B. Anthony Women's Land Trust feminist education center near Athens, Ohio, 740-448-7242 or ad965@seorf.ohiou.edu. "You in the New Millennium," maintaining psycho-emotional health as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered person in today's world, $5 includes lunch, 10:30 am, registration requested, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., Dayton; 937-228-4031.
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Chanting Out Loud, Buddhist Pride celebration, 1 pm, Columbus area location; 614268-1208.
Log Cabin Club Pride Picnic, gay Republican group, open to current and potential members, food and drinks provided, $25 advance, $30 at event, $10 students, 328 W. 6th Ave., Columbus; 614-265-7535.
Dancing in the Streets, DJ Dr. Bob, UltraNaté, proceeds benefit Stonewall and Ohio AIDS Coalition, $10, 9 pm, Axis, 744 N. High, Columbus; 614-299-7764 or 614-444-1683.
Sunday, June 27
Pride Brunch, with city council members Jeanette Bradley, Matt Habash, Michael Coleman, and WCMH Channel 4's Colleen Marshall, $75, 9:45 am Lindey's restaurant, 169 East Beck St. Columbus; 614-299-7764. Columbus Pride March, 10 am ecumenical service, noon step off, march to rally and festival 2-6 pm, Goodale Park, Goodale St. and Buttles Ave., in Short North area, 614299-7764.
Columbus Pride Holiday rally and festival, 2 to 6 pm, union ceremony 4 pm, Bicentennial Park, Rich St. and Civic Center Drive, on the Scioto River downtown; 614-299-7764. Lamb of God MCC Worship and Picnic, 5 pm, 501 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614224-0314 or 614-252-7288.
Bat 'n' Rouge drag softball game, one fan to win a Cancun vacation, 5:30 pm, Berliner Park, Diamond 29, Greenlawn Ave. exit off Interstate 71, Columbus; 614-444-1700.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http://www.cleveland.com/community/gay
Compiled by Dawn E. Leach
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