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calendars@chronohio.com. Each week's calendar shows events in the upcoming week only, plus selected. later events. But it's never too early to send in a calendar item; listings for months into the future are posted on our web site. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
Friday, October 8
Lesbian-Gay Deaf Group, recently formed group meets on the second Friday of the month, 7 pm, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-522-1999.
An Evening With Chastity Bono, sponsored by Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center, Books and Co, and Dayton P-FLAG, 7 pm, Books and Co., 350 E. Stroop Rd, Dayton; 937428-0776.
Queer Shorts, film fest of glbt-themed film shorts, free, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, 8 pm, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-253-2220.
Friday and Saturday, October 8-9
Oh, Jackie, Act Out Productions musical about the life of Jackie Kennedy and her relationship with her father, Capitol Theatre, 77 S. High St., Columbus; 614-263-9448. A Question of Mercy, play about a man with AIDS searching for an end to his suffering, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl St., Columbus; 614-294-6541.
Friday to Sunday, October 8-10
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.
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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).
Friday to Sunday, October 8-31
Sin, a "modern morality play" exploring the sins that divide a woman from her dying gay brother and her possibly bisexual husband, Bad Epitaph Theatre Co., Inside art gallery, 2393 Professor Ave., Tremont (Cleveland); Advantix 216-241-6000.
Saturday, October 9
"Ricky Martin vs. Gloria Gayner: Gay Generations Try to Communicate," presented by author Eric Rofes, 1 pm, CSU University Center room 364, East 21st and Euclid, Cleveland; sponsored by Mansize program of the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland; John 216621-0766, ext. 239.
Bishop John Shelby Spong, strong pro-gay voice in the church, will present workshop at First United Methodist Church, Euclid at East 30th St., Cleveland, 9:30 am to 3 pm; $20 includes lunch; 216-691-0219.
Adoption 101, conference for anyone considering or beginning a first-time adoption, Adoption Network, $40 per person or $50 per couple, $5 discount by Oct. 6, noon to 4:30 pm, Key Tower on Public Square, downtown Cleveland; 216-261-1511
www.AdoptionNetwork.org.
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Erie Pride Rally, second annual event with musicians, speakers, and a one-act play, noon to 5 pm, "Family Portrait" at 2 pm, Perry Square in Erie, Pa. (if rain, Roadhouse Theatre, 145 W. 11th St.); 814-456-9833 or http:/ /www.eriegaynews.com/rally_99.html.
Stonewall Akron Rally, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, noon, outside Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330253-2220.
Stonewall/Crazy Ladies Golf Outing, $60, buffet and cash bar, noon, Eagles Nest golf course, 1540 Highway 28, 5 miles east of Interstate 275, Goshen Township outside of Cincinnati; registration required: 513651-2500; directions 513-722-1241. Torch Song Trilogy, starring Harvey Fierstein, free matinee, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, 2 pm, Highland Theater, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330253-2220.
Author Eric Rofes will speak on recent changes in gay men's culture and their relationship with AIDS, 5 pm, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Pan, 216-621-0766 ext. 233.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore Bingo, part of gay bingo series hosted by Dayton drag queens, advance tickets only, benefits AIDS Foundation Miami Valley; 7 pm, Corpus Christi Parish Center Home Ave. at Forest Ave., Dayton, 937-461-2437.
An Evening With Harvey Fierstein, live musical revue comedy with actor Harvey Fierstein, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, $20, 7 pm cash bar, 8 pm show, Highland Theatre, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-253-2220 or tickets 800-494-8497 (800-494-TLXS).
Indoor Swim Party with CONGA, the Central Ohio Nude Guys Alliance, 7 pm, Columbus; 614-291-1696, conga1825@aol.com.
Inner Voices, ensemble of Voices of Kentuckiana in concert, $10 benefits Cincinnati Men's Chorus trip to gay and lesbian chorus convention in San Jose, Calif. next year, 8 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Reading Rd. and Linton St., Cincinnati; 513-751-4178.
Saturday to Saturday, October 9-16 OutWeek '99 at Ohio University. features author Urvashi Vaid, Coming Out for Parents
and Allies, Ice Cream Social, Candlelight Vigil, Ooud Rally, Ally Party & Talent Show, Picnic at the Lake, Open Doors' Bring a Straight Friend Night, and a Casa Neuva Dance Party; Athens, 740-589-4358; http:// oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~opendoor outweek99@tyle.com or
Sunday, October 10
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Coming Out Service, LGBT members of St. John's Unitarian Church will speak, 11 am, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton (Cincinnati); 513961-1938.
"Taking the Next Step in Coming Out" discussion with Chastity Bono, openly lesbian daughter of Sonny and Cher and former media director of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, followed by book signing, 1 pm, Highland Theatre, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-253-2220 or tickets 800-494-8497 (800-494-TIXS).
Lavender Browns Backers party, for Browns-Bengals football game, LGBT Browns fan club, 1 pm, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314 or http:/ /sport.cleveland.com/sport/lavender.
Cook Out, benefit for Akron Pride Center, burgers, dogs, and side dishes provided for donation, 4:30 pm, Cocktails nightclub, 1009 South Main St., 330-253-2220.
Cabaret Q, local talent performing live, part of Out in Akron glbt cultural festival, 7:30 pm, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-253-2220.
Monday, October 11
National Coming Out Day.
Leslea Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies, speaks at Kent State University Kiva, 9 pm, a Kent LGBU National Coming Out Week event, Kent, Ohio; 330-672-2068 or lgbu@kent.edu.
Coming Out-reach, Case Western Reserve University Spectrum members will staff a table in Thwing Student Center atrium, 11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-754-1618 or blb8@po.cwru.edu.
Coming Out Day Reading, Mac's Backs Paperbacks, 1820 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights, 7:30 pm; 216-321-2665.
Tuesday, October 12
"Coming Out: A Celebration," topic of Lesbian-Gay Center presentation, part of CSU Gay-Lesbian-Straight Alliance coming out week series, noon, University Center room 364, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216687-2048.
Come Out and Play, evening at GameWorks interactive game center benefits Stonewall Columbus and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, play against people at similar benefits in Miami and Seattle, $25, $15 for youth 16 and under, 7-10 pm, 165 Easton Town Center, 888-655-6529 for tickets, or 614-299-7764.
A Beacon Against Violence, interfaith gathering to remember victims of violence marks first anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death, sponsored by the Beacon Fellowship, 7:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Rd., 614-265-1725 or beaconflwshp@juno.com.
Wednesday, October 13
Queer Christians and Conservatives will debate, Kent State University Student Center, 7 pm, a Kent LGBU National Coming Out Week event, Kent, Ohio; 330-672-2068 or Igbu@kent.edu.
Coming Out stories, Spectrum Case Western Reserve LGBT student group meeting, 7 pm, Spartan Room, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; blb8@po.cwru.edu or 216-754-1094.
All-Night Rainbow Vigil, for victims of AIDS and hate crime, and to mark National Coming Out Day; begins 7 pm with speakers and candlelight vigil, ends 8 am next morning (you can leave earlier); overnighters bring own tents and supplies; Wright State University campus quad, Dayton; 937775-5565.
Movie Night, part of CSU Gay-LesbianStraight Alliance coming out week series, 7 pm, University Center Kiva (in basement), 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-687-2048.
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