www.GayPeoplesChronicle.com • Pride Guide 2008

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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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, www.GayPeoplesChronicle.com. Deadline for each week's calendar is noon on Thursday of the previous week.

To Saturday, June 14

Matt and Ben, satire on Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's friendship with both played by women, directed by Dan Kilbane, 7:30 pm Thurs-Sat, 3 pm Sun, 10 pm show on June 7, $15, $12 students and seniors, $10 matinees, $10 June 14 performance, James Levin Theater, Cleveland Public Theater, 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.cptonline.org, 216-631-2727.

To Saturday, June 28

In the Garden, play about a messianic teenaged hustler whose presence pervades the lives of four friends, directed by Clyde Simon, $15, $12 students and seniors, Convergence-Continuum Theater at the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland; 216-687-0074, www.convergencecontinuum.org.

Friday, June 6

Picnic and Cookout, presented by the Lorain County AIDS Task Force and Red Ribbon Diners, for people affected or infected by HIV, 6:30 pm, Sunshine Senior Center, 43275 Telegraph Rd, Elyria; RSVP to 440-452-5228. 'Pride Artsfest, art show and sale featuring live classical music, hors d'oeuvres and beverages, donations at the door, 7 pm, Church of Our Saviour, 471 Crosby St, Akron; 330-697-0796. Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7

Pride Kick-Off Concerts, two nights of outdoor concerts, Friday features Bitch and Ferron, the Hamiltons, Colelea, drag kings and DJ Sonya, Saturday has the Fabulous Johnson Brothers, Josh Zuckerman, the Flaggots, Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, Capital Pride Band and DJ Max, Center on High, 1160 North High St, Columbus; 614-299-7764, www.stonewall columbus.org.

Friday and Sunday, June 6 and 8

Viva, spoof of soft-core sexploitation films about two bored housewives who explore their sexuality and each other, 7 pm Fri, 8:45 Sun, $8, $6 for Cinematheque members and CIA students and staff, Cleveland Institute of Arts Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland; 216-421-7450.

Saturday, June 7

Dayton Pride Parade and Festival, line-up 12 noon, step-off 1 pm from Cooper Park at Third and Patterson, rally and festival at Courthouse Square, Third and Main Streets, Dayton; www.daytonlgbtcenter.com, 937-274-1776. Ohio Lesbian Festival Garage Sale, benefits the September 6 festival, 8 am-4 pm, Alternative Auto Care, 136 West 5th Ave, Columbus; 614-294-0580.

Go Go G-Boys, queer Taiwanese film about three guys competing in a gay men's beauty contest, shown as part of the Asians and FriendsCleveland film series, potluck 6:30 pm, film 8 pm, $4, $2 members, private home in Garfield Hts. (Cleveland); www.afcleveland.org.

Pink Flamingos, two screenings of classic John Waters film as part of the Cedar-Lee Cult Film Series, certificates signed by Waters will be given out to "One of the Filthiest People in Cleveland" attending the showings, 9:30 pm and 12 midnight, $5, Cedar Lee Theater, 2163 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights; www.clevelandcinemas.com, 440-564-2030. Robin Stone, concert with soulful singersongwriter, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.

Tuesday, June 10

Detroit Shoreway "Gayborhood" Tour, walking tour of the new, hip area of Cleveland, part of the Plexus LGBT Chamber of Commerce networking meeting, 6 pm, Gordon Square Arcade, 6516 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.thinkplexus.org, 888-PLEXUS-9

(753-9879).

P-FLAG Cinci Scholarship Awards Banquet, part of the organization's monthly meeting, 7 pm social time, 7:30 pm meeting, Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati; 513-721-7900, www.pflagcinci.org.

Wednesday, June 11

Sage Lewis to speak, expert on internet marketing, at the Plexus LGBT Chamber of Commerce Akron networking night, 6 pm, SageRock, 129 North Summit St, Bldg 4, Akron; www.thinkplexus.org, 888-PLEXUS-9 (753-9879).

History of the Transgender Community in Central Ohio, LGBT history panel discussion presented by the Gay Ohio History Initiative, with speakers Meral Crane, Shane Morgan, Stephanie Singer and Dawn Marie Stansbury, 7 pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High St, Columbus; 614-299-7764, www.gohi.org. Hineini: Coming Out in a Jewish High School, screening of documentary about a young Jewish lesbian, presented by the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland's LGBT Task Force, $10, $5 students, Shaker Square Cinemas, 13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland; 216556-9200 ext. 206.

Lucky's, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's

Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 25% of the bill will be donated to the center, 777 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland; 216-622-7773, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Thursday, June 12

Julie Michael Smith, chief development officer for the Youngstown Business Incubator, to speak at the Plexus LGBT Chamber of Commerce Youngstown networking meeting, 6 pm, Rosetta Stone Café, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; www.thinkplexus.org, 888PLEXUS-9 (753-9879).

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Friday, June 13

In Our Family: Portraits of All Kinds of Families, display of traveling exhibit of photographs by Gigi Kaeser and interviews edited by Peggy Gillespie and Rebekah Boyd, presented by Pilgrim UCC, Lakewood Congregational UCC, Merrick House and the UCC National Offices, part of the Tremont Art Walk, Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 2592 West 14th St, Cleveland; 216-861-7388, www.pilgrimalive.org. Friday to Sunday, June 13 to 15

Punderson Camping Trip, tent camping weekend organized by Cleveland Out and About, limited to 20 campers and 4 dogs, active members given first priority, $4-$5 for entire weekend, Punderson State Park, 11755 Kinsman Rd, Newbury (east of Cleveland); RSVP to cleveoutnabout@hotmail.com,

www.clevelandoutandabout.org.

Saturday, June 14

Fore! Pride, inaugural golf classic to benefit Stonewall Columbus, 11 am, $100 includes cart and dinner, Raymond Memorial Golf Course, 3860 Trabue Rd, Columbus; register to Phil Anderson at 614-537-4250, forpride@columbuspride.org, www.columbuspride.org/forepride.

Pride Poker Run, benefit for Columbus Pride, take a tour of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame while waiting for other riders to register, 11 am registration, 12 noon bikes leave, 4 pm finish and cook-out, $15 riders, $10 passengers, Motorcycle Hall of Fame, 13515 Yarmouth Dr, Pickerington (Columbus); harleylori@att.net, 614-299-7764.

GIFT Cruise, 20th annual voyage on the Goodtime III organized by the Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament, boarding time 7 pm, cast off 7:30 pm sharp, returns 10 pm; $20, North Coast Harbor, East 9th St. at Lake Erie, Cleveland; www.clevelandgift.org, 216749-2152.

Martini and a Manicure, event presented by North Coast Athletics Volleyball benefiting Cleveland Pride, $20 for a martini and a manicure, DJ, campy entertainment, 7 pm, Salon on Clifton, 10400 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland; 216905-8005.

Kaleidoscope: A Celebration of Colors, Pride concert by the Dayton Gay Men's Chorus filled with color-themed songs, 8 pm, Victoria Theater, 138 North Main St, Dayton; www.daytongaymenschorus.com.

Liz Rubino Cabaret Show, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/TheNickelBar.

Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 Cincinnati Pride Alive Parade & Festival, in Northside's Hoffner Park both Saturday and Sunday; 4 to 10pm Saturday, Sunday starts with 11:30 am pep rally at Burnet Woods, then 1 pm parade back to Hoffner at Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock St., where festival continues until 7 pm; 513-591-0200, www.prideisalive.com.

Gay Invitational Fellowship Tournament, 20th LGBT bowling tournament in Cleveland, spectators welcome, 9 am-3:30 pm Saturday, 10 am-1 pm Sunday, Buckeye Lanes, 24488 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted (Cleveland); 216-481-4417, 216631-9811, www.clevelandgift.org.

Sunday, June 15

Pride Worship Service, morning services focus on Pride month, 10:30 am, Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 2592 West 14th St, Cleveland; 216-861-7388, www.pilgrimalive.org. Juneteenth Celebration, part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, celebrating Emancipation Day at a location on the Underground Railroad, $25, limited to 50 guests, Nicholson House, 13335 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland);

www.lgbtcleveland.org, 216-651-5428.

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(Akron's Gay Christian Church) Proudly Presents An

Enlightening & Eye-Opening Experience The Bible & Homosexuality:

God Loves You Just the Way You Are

Pride Week Monday, June the 16th @ 7 P.M. Akron/Summit County Main Library, Meeting Room #2 60 South High St. in Akron Featuring Excerpts from the DVD "FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO” Co-Sponsored With Equality Ohio

Akron Stonewall Democrats & The Akron Pride Center