July 28, 2006
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11
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To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location and contact phone to P.O. Box 5426, Cleveland, Ohio 44101, or fax to 216631-1052, or e-mail to calendars @chronohio.com. Each week's calendar shows events in the upcoming week, 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, W W W gay peoples chronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the
Wednesday-Saturday, July 26-Aug. 5 World Outgames, inaugural sporting event intended to be a quadrennial occurrence, held in Montréal, www.montreal2006.org.
Friday, July 28
Blue Velvet Martini Fundraiser, benefits Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio, $3 from every Blue Velvet martini sold after 5:30 pm will be donated to the group, Havana Video Lounge, 862 North High St, Columbus; 614265-7444, www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org. Edie Carey, queer singer-songwriter, 8 pm, $10 advance, $12 door, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Hts. (Cleveland); 216795-9800,www.loganberrybooks.com, www.edie
carey.com.
Friday to Sunday, July 28 to August 6 Fat Men in Skirts, unconventional love story by queer playwright Nicky Silver, 8 pm, August 4 10 pm, Sundays 7:30 pm, $12, Weathervane Playhouse subscribers $10, John L. Dietz Theater, Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; www.weathervaneplayhouse.com, 330-
836-2626.
Saturday, July 29
Dine at Monica's Caribbean, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 15 percent of the bill will be donated to the center, 644 East 185th Street, Cleveland; 216-481-7776,
www.lgbtcleveland.org. Ashtagayla, inaugural Ashtabula Pride event, food, drinks, games, music, 18 and over, $10 in advance, limited number of tickets available, 6 pm, 5754 Main St, Ashtabula (behind D'Itri's Barber Shop); 440-344-2203,
nansu630@hotmail.com.
Homo in Solo, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's TaDa Dinner Series, $25, restricted to 75 guests, 9 pm, www.lgbtcleveland.org; 216651-5428.
Sunday, July 30
Bike and Hike (Or Just Do Dinner), annual hika and bike event presented by the Network, Cleveland area lesbian social and business networking organization, 2 pm bike/hike, meet at Century Cycle, 1621 Main St, Peninsula, rental bikes available for $7/hour, 5 pm dinner at the Winking Lizard across from the bike shop; RSVP by July 27 to 440-962-3662, www.clevelandwomensnetwork.org. Summer Tea Dance, benefit for the Martha Kidd Foundation, with DJ Chris Gregory spinning at poolside, 4 pm, $10, Club Adonis, 4601 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati; 859-466-6172.
Monday, July 31
Dine at Opa, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 30 percent of the bill will be donated to the center, 1834 West 25th Street, Cleveland; 216-272-2570, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
An Evening with AVOC, annual meeting, volunteer recognition and naming presentation for the AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati's capital campaign, art show and sale, wine and hors d'oeuvres 5:30 pm, AVOC, 220 Findlay Street, Cincinnati; RSVP to Barbara Levine at 513421-2437, www.avoc.org.
Tuesday, August 1
Rainbow Wrangler Proceeds Day, bring in a coupon available at Diverse Universe or the Cleveland LGBT Center and 20% of the lunch or dinner bill will be donated to the Rainbow Wranglers, Max & Erma's, 5020 Tiedeman Rd, Brooklyn (Cleveland); 216-265-0300, www.rainbowwranglers.org.
How Do I Look and Feminine Sense, films to be screened at the Black Gay and Proud Movie Night, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, 6 pm, $5, AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 3210 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 6
Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, week of events at many Cleveland locations includes community awards, several parties, a youth swim night, the State of Black Gay America Symposium on Saturday, a Sunday family festival at Kirtland Park and more, www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com.
Wednesday, August 2
Dine at the Old Angle, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 40 percent of the bill will be donated to the center, 1848 West 25th Street, Cleveland; 216-861-5643,
www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Community Awards Ceremony, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, 6:30 pm, free, hosted by the BGP Pride Committee, AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland and Judy Fussell; 3210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com Thursday, August 3
Jazz and Poetry Night, hosted by PuNané and People of All Colors Together Cleveland, part of the Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, $5, Hamilton's, 1415 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com. H2O: Helping to Open Minds, swim night for LGBT youth, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, presented by the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, Tri-C Metro Campus Pool 2900 Community College Ave, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
Thursday to Saturday, August 3 to 26 The Last Sunday in June, regional premiere of comedic play by Jonathan Tolins dealing with a couple's secrets that are revealed during the weekend of New York City LGBT Pride, presented by the Know Theater Tribe, 8 pm, August 6 matinee at 4 pm, $20, $15 student/ senior, Know Theater, 1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati; www.knowtheatre.com, 513-621-2787 (621-ARTS).
Friday, August 4
Youth Poetry Slam and Jam, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, 6 pm, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 3210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
Black At 'Cha Party, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, VIP reception 8 pm, $10 or free with all-access pass, regular admission 9 pm, $25 advance, $35 door, food, dancing, open bar, black attire, hosted by Da Brothas and Da Sistas, Aaccess Ohio, 11535 Lorain Ave.; www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com. Pamela Means, queer singer-songwriter in concert, 8 pm, $10 advance, $12 door, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Hts (Cleveland); 216-795-9800, www. loganberrybooks.com,
www.pamelameans.com.
Owl Hike at Holden Arboretum, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 8 pm; 216556-4832, www.clevelandoutandabout.org. Lights, Camera, Action Part 2 Mini-Ball, hosted by AIDS Taskforce, Beyond Identities Community Center, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, 9 pm, Fratenal Order of Police, 2249 Payne Ave., Cleveland; www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com.
Saturday, August 5
Bike the River Corridor, 10 am, presented by Moving Men of Dayton; 937-603-9753, terranovamedia@hotmail.com.
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are, State of Black Gay America Symposium with Angela Harvey on the good, bad or ugly of being in or out of the closet, presented by the Human Rights Campaign, the American Civil Liberties Union, University Hospitals AIDS Clinical Trials Unit and the BGP Pride Committee, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, free, 12 noon, Ford Auditorium, corner of Euclid Ave. and Adelbert Rd. on the Case campus, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
For a full year of events go to:
Chronicle.com
Simply Cinema Movie Day, at 5 pm, pick up free movie ticket at Tower City food court for Tower City Cinemas on Public Square, 230 West Huron Rd.; hosted by AIDS Taskforce, Beyond Identities Community Center, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration; www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com. White Fantasia, white attire affair, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, food, dancing, open bar, performances by Reggie Kelly and others, presented by the Cleveland Friendship Committee, $30 advance, $40 door, 8 pm, the Manor, 24111 Rockwell Drive between
East 222nd and Babbit Rd, Euclid (Cleveland); www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com.
Rita de Quercus, performance by queer singersongwriter, 8 pm, $10 suggested donation, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland; 216-795-9800, www.logan berrybooks.com.
Sunday, August 6
Raise the Roof Gospel Service, with Rev. Hattie Alexander Robinson and the Archwood Gospel Choir, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, hosted by Cleveland Black Pride, breakfast 9:30 am, service 11 am, Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, 216351-1060, archpastor@aol.com.
Thursday, August 10
Stonewall Democrats Endorsement Meeting, must be a dues-paying member since July 11 at the latest to vote, 6 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland; 216-647-7437, www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org.
Friday to Sunday, August 11 to 13
Deliverance: Leather Round-Up 8, eighth anniversary celebration for the Iron Eagles featuring three days of events, Akron/Canton area; www.ironeagles.com/run. Saturday to Monday, August 12 to 14 Bears in the Woods XII, annual run by the Arktos Bear Club, open to bears, cubs and their admirers, Camp Davis, Boyers, Pa.; www.arktos-online.com, 330-434-4860.
Sunday, August 13
Bike the Towpath, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 10 am; 216-556-4832, www.clevelandoutandabout.org.
Micki Adams Memorial Celebration, one of the founders of Dayton P-FLAG, 2 pm, Unitarian Fellowship, 2884 US Route 68 South, Xenia; RSVP to dejavul 182@aol.com, 937767-9393.
Family Festival, part of the Black Gay and Highlights of upcoming weeks
Proud Celebration, food, entertainment, games, vendors, dancing and kids' corner, 12 noon to dusk, Kirtland Park, 1140 East 49th Street at South Marginal Road, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com. Dine at Le Oui Oui Café, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 50 percent of the bill will be donated to the center, 1881 Fulton Rd, Cleveland; 216-281-1881,
www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Closing Party, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, 9 pm, Club 2527,2527 West 25th, Cleveland; www.blackgayandproudcleveland.com.
Sunday to Saturday, August 6 to 12
World Pride, second international LGBT celebration, held this time in Jerusalem, Israel, www.worldpride.net.
Tuesday-Sunday, August 8-13
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 31st annual outdoor event near Hart, Michigan, featuring Melissa Ferrick, Toshi Reagon, Julie Wolf, Barbara Higbie, Bitch, Jill Sobule, Fatu Judy Henderson, Southern Fried Chix Lix and many others, with dozens of workshops, http:/ /www.michfest.com, 231-757-4766.
Wednesday, August 9
Dine at Boulevard Blue, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 25 percent of the bill will be donated to the center, 12718 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland; 216-721-5500, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com
Wednesday, August 16
Summer Picnic, dance and party presented by Cleveland City Country Dancers, potluck at 6:30, dancing at 7:30; Upper Pavilion, Edgewater Park, Cleveland; 216-251-1053, www.cccdohio.org.
Thursday to Monday, August 17 to 20 Leave No Old Lesbian Behind, fifth national gathering of Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, N.C.; info@oloc.org, www.oloc.org.
Saturday, August 19
Summer Party, annual fundraiser for the Cleveland LGBT Center, VIP admission $130, 6 pm, general admission $80, 7 pm, Silver Grille of the Ritz-Carlton, Higbee Building 10th floor on Public Square, 200 Prospect Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Saturday, August 26
Tri-State Womonfest, women's music festival, 12 noon, $10 before August 11,$15, Maple Ridge Lodge, Mt. Airy Forest, 3040 Westwood Northern Boulevard, Cincinnati;
www.tristatewomonfest.com.
Sunday, August 27
Dancin' in the Streets, outdoor dance party to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 1 to 10 pm, Clifton Blvd. between West 116th and West 117th Sts., Cleveland; 216221-2333 or 216-357-2223.
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