May 2, 2008
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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charlie's calendar
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, www.GayPeoplesChronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.
To Sunday, May 4
Equality Forum, annual LGBT cultural festival, featuring 14 parties, 15 special events and 34 programs, Philadelphia; www.equality forum.com.
Friday, May 2
Well Hung, closing party for art show curated by Heather Young covering all possible meanings of the term "well hung," includes work by gay artist Kevin Sweet, music by DJ Plastic FX, 6 pm, Doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson Ave, Cleveland; 216-513-1087.
Saturday, May 3
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The Chinese Spectacular, “a rare mixture of ancient and modern Chinese culture with full orchestra," join Asians and Friends Cleveland for buffet dinner before show, 5:30 pm at China Sea Express upstairs party room, 1507 Euclid Ave., then walk next door to State Theater for 7 pm curtain; tickets from $25 at http:// cleveland.bestchineseshows.com/ or www.playhousesquare.com; contact A&F at www.afcleveland.org or e-mail Howieeg @hotmail.com; 216-226-6080, ext 3.
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, meeting of Ohio chapter, bring your own beverage and snacks to share, for Columbus-area location call 614-203-2470 or e-mail wisewoman@gmail.com.
Robin Stone, soulful, seductive songstress, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ thenickelbar.
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 Cabaret Fundraiser, benefits North Congregational UCC, music, comedy, drama performances, $10, $8 students and seniors, $30 household maximum, 7 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, North Congregational UCC, 2040 West Henderson Rd, Columbus; 614-451-0835.
Sunday, May 4
Big Creek Park Hike, three-mile hike followed by picnic, 1 pm, meet at the Myers Nature Center Parking Lot, 9160 Robinson Rd, Chardon Twp (Cleveland); www.clevelandoutandabout.org, 216-556-4832.
O.U. Pride Graduation and Community Celebration, presented by LGBT Center at Ohio University, 6:45 pm, Baker University Center Ballroom, Athens; RSVP by April 16 to bw101403@ohio.edu.
Mr. Cleveland Gay Pride Pageant, feeder contest for the Mr. Ohio Gay Pride contest, with Paco Martinez, Devinity, Gabriel Dupree and host Ronnie Ezzo, $5 cover, registration 7:30 pm, entry fee for contestants $30, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.ohiogaypride.com, donh122867@yahoo.com.
Monday, May 5
Wine Tasting, 10th anniversary fundraiser for the Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio, guest speaker Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, live jazz, hors d'oeuvres, $25+, East Village, 630 North High St, Columbus; www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org.
Tuesday, May 6
Erie Queerie Shorts Program, LGBT short films, screening is part of the Ohio Independent Film Festival, presented with the Cleveland LGBT Center, 7 pm, $20. Gordon Square Theater, 6405 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.ohiofilms.com.
Wednesday, May 7
Femme Fatale Happy Hour, 5-9 pm, Club Argos, 2032 West 25th Street, Cleveland; www.myspace.com/femmefataleevents.
Thursday, May 8
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Amy Steinberg, national recording artist in concert, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.
Thursday to Saturday, May 8 to 10
25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, one-woman off-Broadway show by lesbian comedian and actor Judy Gold, 8:30 pm, additional 3:30 pm Saturday matinée, $32, $28 Thurs, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216795-7000, www.clevelandplayhouse.com.
Friday, May 9
Underwear Dance Party, benefit for the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, with special guests Benjamin Bradley and Shari Turner, $10, 10 pm, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-621-0766.
Tamika's Bachelorette Show, drag show with a variety of local talent benefiting the designated charities of the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire, 11:30 pm, Shooters, 927 Race Street, Cincinnati; 513-381-9900, www.isqccbe.org. Friday to Sunday, May 9 to 11
Ohio LeatherSir and Leatherboy Contest, feeder contest for Great Lakes LeatherSir and leatherboy, contest open to legal males 21+ who self-identify as gay, Woofs, 2063 East Livingston, Columbus; www.myspace.com/ olsbcontest.
Saturday, May 10
Out and About Service Day, invigorating day of cleaning the grounds of the Community AIDS Network, 9:30 am, 1950 McTaggart Drive, Akron; www.clevelandoutandabout.org, 216-556-4832.
HRC City Challenge Columbus, scavenger hunt to benefit HRC, registration $30/team, begin at 1 pm from Score Bar, 145 North Fifth St, Columbus; register at www.hrc.org/ citychallenge.
Pride in Our Party, Ohio Democratic Party LGBT Caucus reception in support of LGBT Outreach, speakers Gov. Ted Strickland and Sen. Sherrod Brown, 5 pm, $100-$1,000 suggested donation, Room C111, Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus; RSVP to James Winnett at 614-207-2514, james@ohiodems.org.
Smiley Face, stoner comedy by queer director Gregg Araki, 7:20 pm, $8, $6 for Cinematheque members and CIA students and staff, Cleveland Institute of Arts Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland; 216-421-7450.
Art for Life, art auction to benefit the Columbus AIDS Task Force, patron reception 6 pm, live auction 7:30 pm, silent auction and party 8 pm, regular admission $75, students $40, couples. $140, live auction $125, patron tickets $250+, Columbus City Center, 111 South Third St, Columbus; www.afl2008.org, patron and live auction tickets e-mail terrilemailewilliams@catf.net or call 614-340-6753. Bachelorette Auction, proceeds benefit the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, meet and greet 9 pm, auction. 11 pm, Secrets Lounge (upstairs), 12820 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland; 216-233-1411 or 216-789-8998 for tickets, www.bgpcleveland.com.
Telling Point, new band with some familiar faces in Cleveland, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/thenickelbar.
Tuesday, May 13
P-FLAG Dayton Scholarship Banquet, announcement of winners of $2,000 scholarships, potluck dinner, program with author Katrina Kittle, 6:30 pm, Cross Creek Community Church, 667 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton; 937-640-3333, www.pflagdayton.org. Rabbi David Horowitz to speak, rabbi emeritus of Temple Israel in Akron and national secretary ofP-FLAG, reception included, 7 pm, Wise Temple Center, 8329 Ridge Road, Cincinnati; 513-793-2556, www.wisetemple.org. Kate Clinton, lesbian comedian performs, benefits the Equality Ohio Education Fund, Southern Theater, 21 East Main St, Columbus; www.equalityohio.org.
Wednesday, May 14
Ohio Statehouse Lobby Day, organized by Equality Ohio, meet with your state senators and representatives to present LGBT viewpoints, Columbus; 614-224-0400, www.equality ohio.org.
For a full year of events:
Chronicle.com
Thursday to Saturday, May 15 to 17
Sexuality and Health, Midcontinent and Eastern Region joint conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland; www.sexscience.org.
Friday, May 16
Huntington Beach Sunset Hike, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 6:30 pm, meet at the main parking lot, Lake Road at Porter Creek Drive, Bay Village (Cleveland); www.clevelandoutandabout.org, 216-
556-4832.
Friday to Sunday, May 16 to 18
PACT Youngstown 25th Anniversary, coinciding with the Midland Region 20th Anniversary celebration, Friday registration and welcome reception, Saturday Midland meeting, board of directors meeting and awards banquet, Sunday board of directors meeting and bloody Mary brunch, $50 if registered before March 31, $75 before April 30, money order or cash only after May 1, Red Roof Inn, 1051 Tiffany South, Boardman (Youngstown); 330719-3869, www.bwmtmidland.com. Healing Weekend, presented by West Ohio AIDS Ministry Committee, workshops, entertainment, discussion groups, for people with HIV/AIDS, friends, families, caregivers and partners, Widewater Retreat and Ministry Center, 4050 US 24, Liberty Center (Toledo); 419514-8006, kathie.king@att.net.
Reconciling Anniversary Celebration, second anniversary of St. Paul's United Methodist Church becoming a Reconciling Congregation, Friday concert, Saturday LGBT spring community potluck dinner, Sunday joint worship with Eternal Joy MCC, St. Paul's, 101 Huffman Ave, Dayton; www.stpauldayton.org, 937252-4467.
Saturday, May 17
Stop AIDS Golf Outing, $95 per golfer includes 18 holes, dinner, drinks and silent auction, foursomes available, dinner-only tickets $25, registration 12 noon, shotgun start 1 pm, dinner approximately 6 pm, Hickory Woods Golf Course, 1240 Hickory Woods Drive, Milford (Cincinnati); 513-421-2437, www.avoc.org.
Ante Freeze, concert with the tandem of Alexis Antes and Frozen Feet, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/TheNickelBar.
Sunday, May 18
LGBT Homeless Youth Forum, with Nick Ray, senior policy analyst for the NGLTF, presented by Equality Toledo, 1 pm, University of Toledo; michelle@equalitytoledo.org, 419344-0045, www.equalitytoledo.org.
AIDS Candlelight Memorial, 25th anniversary of the first candlelight vigil for AIDS, 6:30 pm, New Vision, 3129 Market Ave North, Canton; 330-453-0146 ext. 118,
meekerre@stark.redcross.org.
-Compiled by Anthony Glassman
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