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My One and Only, musical by George and Ira Gershwin, Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo at Kelly Ave., Akron; 330-724-9855 or 800-362-4100.
Friday, August 20
Run, Jane, Run Golf Tournament, part of two-weekend girls' and women's sports festival benefiting the Women's Center of Cleveland, 9 am, Links Renaissance Golf Club, 26111, John Rd., Olmsted Twp., pre-register required at 216-651-1450.
Barebacking Forum, to discuss issues around unprotected anal sex; open to men of all ethnicities and sexual orientations, sponsored by Manhealth men who have sex with men health program, 6 pm, Club Cleveland, 1448 W. 32nd St., Cleveland; Pan 216-621-0766 ext.233.
Shabbos Dinner, B'nai Emeth congregation, $5, 6:30 pm, West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River (Cleveland); RSVP Sue Axelrod 216556-0347.
You Don't Know Dick, film on female-tomale transgender issues, and DreamWorlds II on desire, sex and power in music videos, women only, 8:30 pm, Susan B. Anthony Women's Land Trust feminist education center near Athens, Ohio, 740-448-7242 or ad965@seorf.ohiou.edu.
Black Pride Opening Night Cabaret, with Ms. Woozy, Shake Dog and Diamond of Washington, D.C., DJ Low Key, age 25 and over only, 9 pm, Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1624 E. 55th St. between Superior and Payne, Cleveland; 216-961-3681.
Pistol Pete and Popgun Paul, homocore musical duo, 9 pm, Victoria's Midnight Café, 251 W 5th Ave, Columbus; 614-299-2295. The Nickel's 11th Anniversary Bash, DJ, dancing, champagne; 5¢ Decision bar, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314.
Friday to Sunday, August 20-22
or
A Common Bond, national conference of group for former and current LGBT Jehovah's Witnesses and loved ones, Radisson Barceló Hotel, 2121 P Street NW, Dupont Circle neighborhood, Washington, D.C., Risa 301864-5168 or RisaGo@aol.com www.prideny.simplenet.com/cbonddc. Third Annual Black Pride Weekend, includes cabaret, festival, and beach party picnic, Cleveland; 216-961-3681; hotels: Hampton Inn 800-426-7866 or Sheraton 800321-1090.
Friday to Thursday, August 20-26
Trick, film about two young men searching for a place to be alone, Cedar Lee Theater, 2163 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts., 440-717-4696.
Saturday, August 21
Black Pride Festival, noon to 9 pm, at Edgewater Park upper pavilion, West Blvd. end of Ohio 2 Shoreway, Cleveland; 216961-3681.
GLSEN's Country Adventure, Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network Central Ohio; hot dogs, pop, plates etc. provided; last names A-L bring dessert, M-Z bring side dish; horseshoes, badminton, card tables, bonfire at dusk; 6 pm, a member's home near Pataskala (outside Columbus); RSVP by August 15, 614-253-5033, mailbox 3.
Women's CoffeeHouse music by Susan Hagan with Senoria; $5 donation, womenonly, alcohol free, 7 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14 St., Tremont (Cleveland); 216522-1999.
Double X performs at grand opening of Something Else nightclub, 10 East LaClede, Youngstown (the former Phil's Place), $4, food at 7 pm, show at 9 pm, 330-788-4477 or http:// doublex.nu.
Pistol Pete and Popgun Paul, homocore musical duo, 9:30 pm, Red Star Café, 11604 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-521-7827.
The Nickel's 11th Anniversary Bash, DJ, dancing, champagne; 5¢ Decision bar, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314. Sunday, August 22
Chevrei Tikva cook out, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender synagogue, open to gay Jewish men and their male guests, optional side dish or dessert for potluck, 3 pm, Cleveland area location, 440-442-2858. Toledo Unity Picnic, hosted by Sing Out Toledo!; music, swimming, volleyball, euchre, and more, meat and soft drinks provided, bring side dish to share, $8 advance at Toledo bars, $10 gate; 11 am to 8 pm, Woodland Acres, 1507 Sterns Rd., Temperance, Mich.; 419-868-8134.
Run, Jane, Run 5K Run and Awards Ceremony, culminates girls' and women's sports festival benefiting the Women's Center of Cleveland, 9 am, Metroparks Zoo, Brookside Park Dr. between Fulton and Pearl; 216651-1450.
Heritage Picnic and Beach Party, part of Black Pride weekend, noon to 9 pm, Euclid Beach Park, E. 152nd St. exit of I-90 east, Cleveland; 216-961-3681.
Out and Out Picnic and Canoe Trip on the Little Miami River, LGBT and gay-friendly sports and adventure group, $13.50, 3-5 hour trip, meet 12 pm at Old Mill Base, exit 36 Wilmington Rd. off of I-71, Dayton; http:// break.at/outandoutdayton or 937-428-0776.
The Living Room Tenth Anniversary, drop-
in center for people with HIV; BBQ, music, magician Eric Brouman; free, 1 pm, 1410 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-522-1998. Mr. Gay USA benefit show, with emcee Ashley Simone and Daisy DeadPetal, midnight, Jessie's Celebrity nightclub, 850 N. Main, Dayton; 937-461-2582.
Tuesday, August 24
Straight Spouse Network, support group for currrent or former mates of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people, 7 pm, Euclid Ave. Congregational Church, 9606 Euclid, Cleveland; free parking next to church; Linda, 440-354-6683.
Wednesday, August 25
Full Moon/Half Tanked, midweek bar night hosted by Brotherhood of Bears and Dayton Gryphons Levi/leather group, 9 pm, The Stage Door, 44 N Jefferson St, downtown Dayton; 937-222-2274 or bob_dayton@juno.com or http://welcome.to/BOBdayton.
Thursday to Sunday, August 26-29
Mr. Gay USA contest weekend, Jessie's Celebrity nightclub, 850 N. Main, Dayton; 937-461-2582; Motel 6, ask for Mr. Ohio group rate, 937-898-3606.
Friday to Sunday, August 27-29
Liberty For All, Log Cabin gay Republicans club conference, keynote address by New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, New York City; or 202-347-5306 ext. 12 http:// www.lcr.org, click "conventions."
Sunday, August 29
Tri-County AIDS Coalition AIDS Walk, benefits people with HIV or AIDS; also picnic, drag baseball, panels of Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt on display; noon, Stadium Park, Canton; 330-456-8622 or 330649-0826.
Rollin' on the River, river cruise to benefit AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati and AIDS Volunteers of Northern Kentucky, $20, entertainment, cash bar and food, 5:30 pm boarding, 6-8 pm cruise, Celebrations Riverboats, 848 Elm Street, Ludlow, Kentucky; reservations 513-421-2437, riverboat 606-581-0300.
Monday, August 30
Stand-Up Comedy Class begins, will be taught by lesbian comic Karen Williams Mondays and Wednesdays 6 pm at Cleveland State University; Fat Glenn's, behind Mather mansion on CSU campus, register at 216-6873700; info 216-687-2115.
Tuesday, August 31
Celebrity T-Shirt Auction Gala, sixth annual event, sponsored by The Court, benefits American Foundation for AIDS Research, $50 or $75 couple, performance of Legends; casino, food, cash bar and silent auction of limited edition autographed T-shirts, 6:30 pm, the Syndicate, Starlight ballroom, 5th St. and Newport; 513-421-2437.
Friday to Sunday, September 3-6
International Friendship Weekend, annual gathering of Asians and Friends, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.; http:// members.aol.com/IFW99/
or
IFW99@aol.com or 202-387-2742 (202387-ASIA).
Nudist Weekend, clothing optional, Roseland Guest House and Campground, gay owned and operated, caters to gay men, 32 miles south of Wheeling, West Virginia, www.rcvideo.com/roseland or 304-455-3838.
Friday to Thursday, September 3-9
Better Than Chocolate, film about a lesbian falling in love—just as her mom (who doesn't know) moves in; Cedar Lee Theater, 2163 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts., 440-717-4696, free passes available at 5¢ Decision and Code Blue bars (Cleveland).
Sunday, September 5
Dancin in the Street Akron, 2nd annual event, $5, benefits Violet's Cupboard, DJ Dan of Babylon and DJ Doug of Interbelt, 1 pm to 11 pm, on Canal St. behind Interbelt nightclub (70 N. Howard St.), Akron; Jeff 330253-5700 or Jackie 330-375-2159.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http://www.cleveland.com/community/gay
Saturday, September 11
Ohio Lesbian Festival, 11th annual event, Kate Clinton, the Butchies, Melanie DeMore, Jazzmyn, Alix Dobkin; vendors, workshops, sports and food; $24 advance, $30 gate, 11 am to 11 pm; Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, off I-70 20 miles east of Columbus; send check with SASE to LBA Festival, Box 82086, Columbus 43202, or 614-267-3953, 614294-6034 or jhbirkhoff@juno.com.
Sunday, September 12
NOCI We Are Family Picnic, 21st annual benefit for Northern Ohio Coalition's funding of gay and AIDS programs, 11 am to dark, Wildwood Lake, 11200 East River Rd. just south of Sprague Rd. in Columbia Station (Olmsted Falls, near Cleveland); 216781-6624.
Thursday to Sunday, September 16-19
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association conference, Atlanta, Ga.
NLGJAohio@aol.com.
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Friday to Sunday, September 17-19 Ohio Leather Fest '99, workshops and demonstrations on consensual sadomasochism, parties, vendors, Cleveland; http:// www.ohioleatherfest.com or info@ ohioleatherfest.com or 440-835-6946.
Saturday, September 18
SRO '99, ninth annual Supporters Reaching Out fundraiser for David's House AIDS service organization serving 20 counties, entertainment, open bar, hors d'oeuvres and desserts, $75 advance, $85 at door, 8 pm to midnight, Maumee Valley Country Day School, parking across street at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 5025 Glendale Ave., Toledo; 419-243-7400 Mastercard and Visa accepted,
Sunday, September 19
AIDS Walk Cleveland, ninth annual pledge walk benefits ten agencies, 5-kilometer route (shorter than previous years) begins and ends at Edgewater Park, 9 am registration, 11 am step-off; for pledge info call 440-735-9255. Friday, September 24
Pride Night at Kings Island, third annual event, 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, live performers, food, 5 pm open, 11 pm fireworks; 513-591-0200.
Friday to Sunday, September 24-26
Unity Fest '99, celebration of African American lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender communities, Raleigh, North Carolina; Unity Fest '99, P.O. Box 46663 Raleigh, N.C. 26720 or OutNBlack@aol.com.
Friday to Sunday, October 1-3
P-FLAG Great Lakes Conference regional conference for Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, Doubletree Hotel, Dayton; www.activedayton.com/community/groups/ PFLAG/index.html or 937-767-9393 or daytonbear@aol.com.
Teaching Respect for All '99, third annual conference of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, including keynote address by U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Atlanta, Ga.; www.glsen.org or 212-727-0135.
Sunday, October 3
AIDS Walk Akron, walk and 5K run to raise money for AIDS service organizations, 1:30 pm registration, 3 pm step off, Cascade Plaza, downtown Akron; 330-375-2000 www.rainbow-akron.com/aaw/.
Friday to Sunday, October 8-10
or
Fall Hoe-down, ninth semi-annual convention of the international gay and lesbian country western dance clubs, hosted by Columbus Stompers, Adams Mark Hotel, 50 N. 3rd St., Columbus; www.cstompers.com members@cstompers.com or hotel 614-
228-5050.
or
Out in Akron, third annual gay, lesbian, bi and trans cultural festival, including an evening with actor Harvey Fierstein, www.rainbowakron.com/oia, OutInAkron@aol.com, 330253-2220 or tickets 800-494-8497 (800494-TIXS).
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