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To Sunday, April 26
Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend, eighth annual Pantheon Award-winning leather and fetish event, benefits the Cleveland LGBT Center and other community organizations, Wyndham Hotel, 1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland and other nearby locations; www.clawinfo.org. Friday, April 24
The Laramie Project, play about the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's murder, performed by students of the Toledo School for the Arts, 7 pm, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1201 Madison Ave, Toledo; http:// stpaulsumctoledo.com, 419-243-8284.
Friday to Sunday, April 24 to 26
North Coast Invasion, second annual volleyball tournament in Cleveland; www.cleveland ncinvasion.org.
Chevrei Tikva Anniversary Celebration, marking the LGBT and allied Jewish congregation's 25 years, special shabbat service on Friday, Torah study brunch, morning prayers and anniversary dinner on Saturday, workshop on Sunday, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland); 216-464-1330 ext. 126, www.fairmounttemple.org/ ChevreiTikva Chavurah.
Saturday, April 25
Rap Session with Robert Sheeley, author of Rainbow Plantation Blues, sponsored by Cleveland Black Pride, 3 pm, Cleveland Pride, 11100 Detroit Ave.; Deneen at 216-404-8584, Lena at 216-233-1411, or www. bgpcleveland.com. Chevrei Tikva Silver Anniversary, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Cleveland's LGBT and allied Jewish congregation, Jewish Community Federation and Robert and Karen Gross to be honored, hors d'ouevres, buffet dinner, music by Gene's Jazz Hot with vocalist Peggi Cella, $40, RSVP required by April 10, 6:30 pm, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland); 216-464-1330 ext. clipton@fairmounttemple.org, www.fairmounttemple.org/ ChevreiTikva Chavurah.
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All Families Matter, attorney Kim Akins to speak, bring a snack to share, 2 pm, Youngstown Pride Center, 1523 Poland Ave, Youngstown; 330-747-7433, www.allfamiliesmatter .org.
Coastliners, close-harmony ensemble of the North Coast Men's Chorus, concert followed by hors d'oeuvres reception, $12 advance, $15 door, 7 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216-521-5556, libucc@aol.com.
Mary Player and Swank, performance by soulful, rocking funk band, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/TheNickelBar.
Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26 Of Time and the City, an examination of life in Liverpool, England between 1945 and 1973 by gay director Terence Davies, Sat 5:30 pm, Sun 4:15 pm, $8, $6 Cinematheque members and CIA students, Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland; 216-421-7450, www.cia.edu/cinematheque.
Sunday, April 26
Cleveland Women's Orchestra 74th Anniversary Concert, with soloist Jean Stell, Concerto for Piano in G Minor by Mendelssohn, Franck's Symphony in D Minor, 3:30 pm, $10-$20, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-231-1111, www.cleveland
womensorchestra.org.
ArtCares, silent and live art auctions benefiting the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 3210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-621-0766 ext. 270, jweiner@atfgc.org. Monday, April 27
Hunters Way by Gerri Hill, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@roadrunner.com.
Monday to Thursday, April 27 to 30 Volunteer Open House, facility tours, staff and volunteers on hand to discuss the need for volunteers and their responsibilities, 4:30 pm7:30 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Monday to Sunday, April 27 to May 3 Equality Forum, week-long LGBT conference, entertainment, workshops, performances and more throughout Philadelphia; www .equalityforum.com.
Wednesday, April 29
Broadway Tunes for Pride, show by the Cleveland Kings and Girls benefiting Cleveland Pride, 11 pm, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.myspace.com/cleveland kings_girls.
Friday, May 1
Day of Prayer Breakfast, positive response to the religious right's National Day of Prayer, second annual event presented by Woven Branches, with speaker Rev. Rod Kennedy, $20, $145 for table of eight, 7 am, Dayton Women's Club, 225 North Ludlow St, Dayton; www.wovenbranches.org.
Friday to Sunday, May 1 to 3
Healing Weekend, presented by the West Ohio AIDS Ministry Committee and the West Ohio Conference United Methodist Church, open to all people with HIV/AIDS, their friends, partners, families and caregivers, Widewater Retreat and Ministry Center, 4050 U.S. 24, Liberty Center (Toledo); 419-514-8006, kathie.king@att.net.
Saturday, May 2
Walk, Rock and Run, seventh annual event benefiting the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, runner registration 7:30 am, step-off 8:30 am, walker registration 8 am, step-off9 am, begin and end at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 751 Erieside Ave, Cleveland; www.diversitycenterneo.org, 216-752-3000. Spring Fling Party, family-friendly event presented by the Mahoning Valley Pride Center, 2 pm, 1523 Poland Ave., Youngstown; 330747 433, www.youngstownpride.org. Unmask the Night, LGBTQA masquerade prom presented by the Cleveland LGBT Center and Cleveland State University's Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance, open to students 16+, $25,7 pm, fourth floor, Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Kent Open Door Coffeehouse, snacks, beverages, open mike, 7 pm, Kent United Church of Christ, 1400 East Main St, Kent; 330472-3763, stavey63@yahoo.com. Rainbow Wranglers Round-Up Ball, evening of music, dancing, entertainment and more, $20 includes downtown parking, benefits the Cleveland LGBT Center, 7:30 pm, Grays Armory, 1234 Bolivar, Cleveland; 216-281-6614, www.rainbowwranglers.org.
Early Girl, energetic girl-rock band, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/TheNickelBar.
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Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3 Calliope Feminist Choir Spring Concert, with guests Kiya Heartwood of Wishing Chair, Guinevere Whitford, Rachel Mousie and Duane Bogart, tickets $10-$40 sliding scale, $2-$10 limited income, 7:30 pm Sat, 4 pm Sun, Arts West, 132 West State St, Athens; 740-593-6934.
Monday, May 4
Wine Tasting, annual fundraiser for the Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio, jazz, hors d'oeuvres, guest speaker Attorney General Rich Cordray, $25 student/hardship, $35 general includes annual Stonewall Democrats members, $100 supporter includes two tickets, membership and name in program, $500 sponsor includes members, two tickets, logo in promotional material, 5:30 pm, Havana, 862 North High St, Columbus; www.stonewall democratsohio.org.
Wednesday, May 6
Were the World Mine, queer film setting much of the events of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in contemporary high school, 7 pm, $8, $6 museum members, $5 seniors, $4 students, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland; 216-421-7350, www.clevelandart.org.
Thursday, May 7
Domestic Partnership Rally, celebrating the first day of Cleveland's DP registry, speakers include councilors Matt Zone and Joe Cimperman, Rev. John Tamilio III, Sue Doerfer and Lynne Bowman, 12 noon, City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Ecumenical Celebration, honoring and explaining the domestic partner registry, 7 pm, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2592 West 14th Street, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Cleveland's Place in Pride? conversation facilitated by Cleveland Pride president Todd Saporito at the Men's Discussion Group, 8 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428.
Saturday, May 9
Motor City Casino Trip, organized by Cleveland Black Pride, cost to be announced, leaves from multiple Cleveland locations; www.bgpcleveland.com.
Lobby Day Training, held by Equality Ohio for their May 13 outing to the state capital to speak to lawmakers, 10 am, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.equalityohio.org.
Lobby Day Training, held by Equality Ohio for their May 13 outing to the state capital to speak to lawmakers, 2:30 pm, first floor, Brownhoist Building, 4403 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland; 216-391-4833, www.equalityohio.org. Rap Session with Craig Hoffman, on the new Cleveland domestic partner registry, sponsored by Cleveland Black Pride, 3 pm, Cleveland Pride, 11100 Detroit Ave.; Deneen at 216404-8584, Lena at 216-233-1411, or www.bgpcleveland.com.
Rachael Sage, wry singer-songwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216661-1314, www.myspace.com/TheNickelBar. Wednesday, May 13
Ohio Statehouse Lobby Day, organized by Equality Ohio, meet with your state senators and representatives to present LGBT viewpoints, Columbus; 614-224-0400,
www.equalityohio.org.
Dinner at Bar Cento, fundraiser for campaign to preserve Cleveland's domestic partner registry, mention Aşk Cleveland and restaurant will donate 15% of your bill to the group, 4:30 pm to 2:30 am, 1948 West 25th Street, Cleveland, restaurant 216-274-1010, Ask Cleveland 216965-3690 or www.askcleveland.org. Lopez Bar and Grill, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 25% of your bill will be donated to the center, 2196 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland. org.
Saturday, May 16
Basketball Jones by E. Lynn Harris, to be discussed at the In the Life Black Gay Book Club, Downtown Latté, 44 South St. Clair, Toledo; blackgaybookclub@ymail.com. Forte: '80s Prom Night, third annual fundraising bash for the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, food, dancing, photographer, $150, Pomerene Hall, Ohio State University, 1760 Neil Ave, Columbus; www.cgmc.com, 614228-2462.
Diana Chittester, energetic young singersongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.
Sunday, May 17
AIDS Candlelight Memorial, this year's theme is "Together, We Are the Solution," sponsored by the Stark County Reigonal HIV Prevention Advisory Group, bring a paper product donation for 5CHAPS, 7 pm, New Vision, 3129 Market Ave. N, Canton; 330-453-0146 ext. 118, meekerre@stark.redcross.org.
Monday, May 18
Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, Cleveland's premier LGBT personal, social and business networking organization; 216-556-0576 for location and reservations.
Wednesday, May 20
Jimmy O'Neill's Tavern, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, 2195 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland .org.
Saturday, May 23
Twilight Temptations, supernaturally delicious dinner as part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $35,75 guest limit, 7 pm, private home in Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Robin Stone, soulful and playful singersongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.
Sunday, May 24
More Fun and Games, dinner on the grill and a wide assortment of games including Twister and Dance Dance Revolution, part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $35, 25 guest limit, 5 pm, private home in Cleveland Heights; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
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