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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, July 19

GALA Choruses Festival, gathering of LGBT singers from around the world, presented by the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses in Miami, Fla.; www.galachoruses.org.

To Sunday, July 20

Road Trip to Windsor and Detroit, presented by Asians and Friends Cleveland, cost TBA; www.afcleveland.org.

To Saturday, July 26

Blood Brothers, play about twin brothers raised separately, starring open gay brothers Brian and Dan Marshall, directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault, 7:30 pm, $15, $12 stuends and seniors, Mercury Summer Stock at the Parma Little Theater, 6285 West 54th St, Parma (Cleveland); 216771-5862, www.mercurysummerstock.com.

To Saturday, August 2

Betty's Summer Vacation, Ohio première of play by gay writer Christopher Durang, ThursSat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, $15, pay as you can for seniors, Bang and Clatter Theater Company, Sandefur Theater, Guzzetta Hall, 157 University Ave, Akron; 330-606-5317, www.bnctheatre.com.

To Tuesday, August 12

What's the Point? straight-friendly gay cabaret show in its first run outside of New York City, presented by Know Theater, $15, 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 7:30 pm Monday and Tuesday, Jackson Street Underground, 1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati; 513-300-5669, www.knowtheatre.com.

Saturday, July 19

Hike the New Twin Valley Trail, organized by Moving Men, 10 am, Twin Valley MetroPark southwest of Dayton; for starting point and parking info, call 937-603-9753, www.movingmen.org, info@movingmen.org. Self-Defense Workshop, basic self-defense skills every LGBT person should know, 1 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleve land.org.

North Coast Cruise, benefits Agape House and Pantry and other HIV charities, $20, 6 pm pre-cruise party, 9 pm boarding, 12 midnight post-cruise party, Club X, 306 West Water Street, Sandusky; 419-624-8118, www.clubxsandusky.com.

World's Best Barbecue, masterful barbecue served in the back yard of a Detroit-Shoreway Victorian home, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's TaDa Dinner Series, limited to 30 guests, $75,7 pm, www.lgbtcleveland.org, 216-

651-5428.

Alexis Antes, concert with singer-songwriter, $5, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.

Sunday, July 20

Ohio City Garden Tour, self-guided walking tour of verdant yards and urban oases in Cleveland neighborhood with a large gay population, 10 am, $10 includes maps of the tour, 3904 Bridge Ave, Cleveland; www.ohiocity.com, hfrank3883@aol.com.

Holden Hike and Annual Cookout, woodland hike followed by cookout at member's home, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet at the Holden Arboretum Visitors Center, 9500 Sperry Rd, Kirtland (Cleveland); 216-556-4832, www.clevelandoutand about.org.

The Magic of MichFest, selection of recipes from the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, watch a DVD documentary and share stories about the festival, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's TaDa Dinner Series, limited to 33 guests, $33,5:30 pm, www.lgbtcleveland.org, 216-651-5428.

Monday, July 21

Social Development and Networking Workshop for Gay Men, presented by David Galik and Jim Broyles, based on the principles in The Secret, 7 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-351-0566.

Wednesday, July 23

Bistro 185, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 30% of the bill will be donated to the center, 991 East 185th St, Cleveland; 216-481-9635, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Insight Monthly Dinner, Cleveland LGBT personal, social and business networking organization, for location and reservation call 216-556-0576.

Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 25

Hollywood Chinese, documentary by gay filmmaker Arthur Dong about the portrayal of Asians and Asian Americans in movies, 5:45 pm Thursday, 7 pm Friday, $8, $6 for Cinematheque members, CIA students and staff, Cleveland Institute of Arts Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland; 216-421-7450, www.cia.edu/cinematheque.

Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26

A Jihad for Love, documentary exploring gay and lesbian Muslims reconciling their faith and their sexual orientation, 7 pm, $7, $3 students, seniors and Wexner Center members, 1871 North High St, Columbus; 614-292-3535, www.wexarts.org.

Saturday, July 26

Inlaws and Outlaws, screening of film about same-sex marriage, 7 pm, Brecksville United Church of Christ, 23 Public Square, Brecksville (Cleveland); 440-526-4364.

Sunday, July 27

Bike the Austinburg Greenway Trail, 12-mile bicycle ride followed by picnic and winery visit, organized by Cleveland Out and About, 1 pm, meet at Austinburg parking loton Ohio 307 a quarter-mile east of Ohio 45, Austinburg (Ashtabula); 216556-4832,www.clevelandoutandabout.org.

Monday, July 28

Grief by Andrew Holleran, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@roadrunner.com.

Wednesday, July 30

Flying Fig, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 10% of the bill will be donated to the center, 2523 Market Ave, Cleveland; 216-241-0255, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Thursday, July 31

David Feldt Memorial Service, honoring the late AIDS and gay activist, 4 pm, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 3210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-621-0766. Opening Reception and Poetry Slam, beginning of the 2008 Black Gay and Proud Celebration, 7 pm, $5 suggested donation, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 3210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com. Thursday to Sunday, July 31-Aug. 3

Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, 11th gathering of African American LGBT people and their allies, events held throughout Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com, www.myspace.com/ bgpcleveland.

Friday, August 1

Garrison Starr, lesbian singer-songwriter opening for Todd Snider, benefits the National Autism Association-Northeast Ohio chapter, 7 pm, $30 advance, $35 door, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; 216544-1231, apattion@autismnortheastohio.org. EarthBeat, world première of new piece by choreographer Hernando Cortez, performed by his Verb Ballets, with company première of SkiDu and revival of Andante Sostenuto, tickets $16-$20 advanced, $21-$25 gate, 8 pm, Evans Amphitheatre, Cain Park, Lee at Superior, Cleveland Heights; www.cainpark.com, 216371-3000, www.verbballets.org. White Fantasia, annual party is part of the Black Gay and Proud celebration, aboard the Majestic charter yacht, $40, $75/couple, 9 pm, board in the Shooter's parking lot, 1180 Main Ave, Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com.

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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11

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Friday to Sunday, August 1 to 3

Liberation Spirit Quest, retreat in Ashtabula County with over 80 acres of country trails and ponds to inspire the soul; camping or nearby hotels available, organized by Liberation United Church of Christ; libucc@aol.com, 216521-5556.

Saturday, August 2

State of Black Gay America, annual symposium, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, 10 am, Red Cross of Greater Cleveland, 3747 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com. Sunride, 20-mile pledge ride/rollerblade/walk to benefit Camp Sunrise, sponsored by Club Aquarius, registration 10 am, starts 11 am, 135 East Second Street, Dayton; www.pflagdayton.org/ specialevents.html#sunride.

Beach Party, presented by the Cleveland Women's Network, food and soft drinks, BYOB, games, fishing, $6, $3 members, private home in Sheffield Lake (Cleveland); RSVP 440-963-3662 for directions.

Tropical Splash Party, sunset swim, tropical cocktails and Caribbean delicacies in Brecksville, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's TaDa Dinner Series, limited to 25 guests, $35, 6 pm, www.lgbtcleveland.org, 216-651-5428.

Sweat Party, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, house music, two levels of fun, 9 pm, $10, Flex, East 26th at Hamilton Ave, Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com.

Sunday, August 3

Gospel Church Service, part of the Black Gay and Proud Celebration, 9 am, Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com.

Family Picnic, end of the 2008 Black Gay and Proud Celebration, 12 noon, Edgewater Park, Cleveland; www.bgpcleveland.com.

Highlights of upcoming weeks

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com

Tuesday to Sunday, August 5 to 10

Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 33rd annual outdoor event near Hart, Michigan, performers, films, workshops, www.michfest.com, 231-757-4766.

Friday to Sunday, August 8 to 10 Bears in the Woods 14, "Bearspa 2008," annual run presented by Arktos bear club, Roseland Resort and Campground, Proctor, W.V.; 330-434-4860, www.arktos-online.com. Friday to Sunday, August 22 to 24

Transgender and Ally Symposium, presented by Trans Ohio, rescheduled from March, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High St, Columbus; 614-441-8167, Trans Ohio@wow way.com.

Sunday, August 24

Dancin' in the Streets, annual outdoor dance party benefiting the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 1 pm, Clifton Blvd. between West 116th and West 117th, Cleveland; 216621-0766, www.aidstaskforce.org.

Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31

Midwest Invitational Softball Tournament, hosted this year in Cleveland, 216-255-0103, www.northcoastsoftball.com.

Saturday, September 13

Ohio Lesbian Festival, 19th annual music, cultural and education festival presented by the Lesbian Business Association, Frontier Ranch, 8836 York Rd. at U.S. 40, 1⁄2 mile west of Kirkersville, Ohio, 15 miles east of Columbus, www.ohiolba.org.

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