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Saturday, May 23

Larchmere Sidewalk Sale, bargains galore on the strip with a number of gay-owned businesses including Loganberry Books and Marc Goodman Antiques, 11 am, Larchmere Blvd. one block north of Shaker Square, Cleveland; www.larchmere.com.

Singles' Picnic, presented by the Cleveland. Women's Network, private home in Lakewood (Cleveland); RSVP to 440-962-3662 by May 21.

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.

Dive Fundraiser Party, presented by Colors of Cleveland Pride, benefits Cleveland Pride, entertainment, auction, prizes, donations at the door, 9 pm, Lady Z's, 4002 Jennings Rd, Cleveland; 216-332-5131.

Robin Stone, soulful and playful singersongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.

Sunday, May 24

Memorial Day Cookout with Asians and Friends Cleveland, bring your own meat to cook, 3 pm; afcleveland@aol.com or 216226-6080 ext. 3 for directions to the Cleveland area location.

Progressive Dinner, annual event presented by People of All Colors Together Cleveland, 3 pm, Cleveland area locations to be announced; www.pactcleveland.com.

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, at a private home in Cleveland Heights; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Monday, May 25

Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son by Kevin Jennings, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@roadrunner.com.

Wednesday, May 27

Bistro 185, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 30% of your bill will be donated to the center, 991 East 185th Street, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Wednesday to Sunday, May 27 to 31

Violence Conference and Training, National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs annual conference hosted by the Buckeye Region AntiViolence Organization, seminars, community mixer, Hyatt Regency, 350 North High St, Columbus; 866-862-7286, www.bravoohio.org.

Thursday to Saturday, May 28-June 6 Sex, Dreams and Self Control, one-man show by queer singer Kevin Thornton, part of the Cincy Fringe Festival, Coffee Emporium, 110 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati; 513-3005339, www.cincyfringe.com.

Friday, May 29

I'll Take Romance Fundraiser, benefits Evolution Theater Company's production of the play by Edwin Sanchez, wine and champagne happy hour, 6 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 North High St, Columbus; www.evolutiontheatre.org, 614-256-1223. AIDS Walk Fundraising Luau, presented by Mr. Rubber Cleveland 2009 and Mr. Cocktails Leather 2009, limbo and hula contests, cookout, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, Hawaiian attire suggested, 11 pm, Cocktails Cleveland, 9208 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-961-3115.

Saturday, May 30

Dr. John T. Carey AIDS Walk, benefiting nine local nonprofit organizations, final year of the event, registration 8 am, walk 10 am, University Circle, Cleveland; 216-621-0766 ext. 275, jrembrandt@atfgc.org.

Barefoot in Bratenahl, tour of the east side suburb and vegetarian meal as part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $50, 30 guest limit, 7 pm, private home in Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbt cleveland.org.

Community Reception, part of the national violence conference and training academy above, a chance for the public to meet with anti-violence oragnization employees in a social atmosphere, 7:30 pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High Street, Columbus; 866-862-7286 (86-BRAVO), www.bravo-ohio.org.

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, May 30 31 "Queen City, Music City," Cincinnati Men's Chorus tribute to Nashville, featuring "Miss Chatelaine," "The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass," "Stand By Your Man" and other songs, $20 advance, $25 door, 8:07 pm Saturday, 3:07 pm Sunday, Harriet Tubman Theater, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati; 513542-2626, www.cincinnatimenschorus.org. Sunday, May 31

Pentecost Worship Service, celebrating the eight-year anniversary of Rev. Allen Harris' installation and his return from a study and renewal leave during which he traveled to various urban congregations, 10:30 am, Franklin Circle Christian Church, 1688 Fulton Rd, Cleveland; www.franklincirclechurch.org, 216781-8232

"Girls' Night Out," joint concert featuring Windsong, Cleveland's feminist chorus, and the Columbus Women's Chorus, with soloist LaJoyce Daniel-Cain, pianist Karen Tooley, violinist Mary Beth Ions, bassist Gene Epstein and percussionist Janet Pemberton, 4 pm, $12 advance, $15 door, Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.windsongchorus.org, 216-556-0858. Lvnmuziq, lesbian urban folk duo from Michigan, 7 pm, no cover, Barking Spider, 11310 Jupiter Rd, Cleveland; www.barkingspider

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Lilies, staged reading of new play based on queer film, benefits Mercury Summer Stock, 7:30 pm, $10, Brooks Theater, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216771-5862, mercuryss@mac.com.

Monday, June 1

Dine at Johnny Mango for the Chorus, present this calendar listing and 20% of your bill will be donated to the North Coast Men's Chorus, 3120 Bridge Ave. at Fulton, Cleveland; chorus 216-556-0590, restaurant 216575-1919, www.ncmchorus.org, www. jmango.com.

Monday to Tuesday, June 1 to 30

Phantoms of Nabua, ethereal portrait of the town of Nabua in Thailand by queer filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, plays continuously in the Box at the Wexner Center, corner of North High St. and 15th Avenue, Columbus; 614-292-3535, www.wexarts.org.

Tuesday, June 2

Players, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 40% of your bill will be donated to the center, 14523 Madison Ave, Lakewood; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Wednesday to Saturday, June 3 to 6

United in Pride: Many Faces, One Community, Dayton's reorganized Pride festivities, Pride Dinner on June 3 featuring Poppy Champlin and Malcolm Lazin, Pride Night at the Neon on June 4, Pride on the Quadrant on June 5, traditional parade and festival on June 6; www.daytonpride.org.

Saturday, June 6

Youngstown Gay Pride, festival from noon to 8 pm on Phelps Street between West Commerce and Federal Plaza, live entertainment, food, activities, presentations;

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prideyoungstown@gmail.com. Business Meeting, final pre-Pride meeting of Asians and Friends Cleveland, 4 pm, Cleveland area location; 216-226-6080 ext. 3 or afcleveland@aol.com for directions. Beargasm, benefit to send Sir Dogtag, Mr. Leather Bear Cleveland, to the Ohio Valley Regional Leather Bear competition, food, drinks, games, 4 pm, Flex, 2600 Hamilton Ave, Cleveland; use code phrase "Lions and Tigers and Bears" for discount on room or locker, 216812-3304.

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Donna Mogavero, Columbus' premier singerwongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.

Sunday, June 7

Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad, female comedians of various sexual orientations, 8 pm, $12 advance, $15 door, the Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights; www.grogshop.gs, 216-321-5588.

Tuesday, June 9

Momocho, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 25% of your bill will be donated to the center, 1835 Fulton Rd, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Wednesday, June 10

Bricco, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, 1438 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Friday to Sunday, June 12 to 14

GIFT, 21st Cleveland Gay and Lesbian Invitational Fellowship Tournament bowling event, registration begins 7 pm on Friday, play at Freeway Lanes in Parma, spectators welcome; www.clevelandgift.org, 216-481-4417.

Saturday, June 13

Hoho Homo and Garden Tour, progressive dinner through Ohio City and the Detroit Shoreway as part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $50,50 guest limit, 6 pm, private home in Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

HRC Columbus Banquet, 26th annual event, themed "Speak the Truth," cocktail hour 6 pm, $175, Hyatt Regency Ballroom, 350 North High St, Columbus; 800-494-8497, www.hrccolumbusdinner.com.

Cleveland GIFT Cruise, 21st annual cruise aboard the Goodtime III presented by the Cleveland Gay and Lesbian Invitational Fellowship Tournament, music by Lounge Kitty, dancing, $20 advance, $25 dock, portion of proceeds benefit Hospice of the Western Reserve and the Cleveland LGBT Center, boarding 7 pm behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland; www.clevelandgift.org, 216-749-2152.

Sunday, June 14

Centennial Service and Fellowship BBQ, part of Hope Lutheran Church's 100th anniversary celebration, 9:30 am, Hope Lutheran, 2222 North Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights; 216371-5252, www.hopelutheran-clehts.com. Canoe Float, annual event organized by Cleveland Out and About, rental fee for canoe or kayak, casual float followed by cookout, 11:30 am, Camp Hi Canoe Livery, 12274 Abbott Road, Hiram (east of Cleveland); 216-556-4832, www.clevelandoutandabout.org.

Monday, June 15

Flying Fig, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, 2523 Market Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Tuesday, June 16

Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, Cleveland's premier LGBT personal, social and business networking organization; 216-556-0576 for location and reservations.

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Wednesday, June 17

Burnin' and Learnin', evening of food, fellowship, fun, scripture reflection and spiritual conversation, bring something to grill, side to share, beverages, utensils, plates, for information and Cleveland area location 216-521-5556, libucc@aol.com.

Wednesday to Friday, June 17 to 26 I'll Take Romance, romantic comedy about a self-centered go-go boy by playwright Edwin Sanchez, presented by Evolution Theater Company, $12, $10 students and seniors, 8 pm, 2 pm Sunday, Van Fleet Theater, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus; www.evolutiontheatre.org, 614256-1223.

Thursday, June 18

Boulevard Blue, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 25% of your bill will be donated to the center, 12718 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Annual Pride Potluck Picnic, organized by the Men's Discussion Group, 6 pm, Edgewater Park Upper Level between the pavilion and the statue of Conrad Mizar, Cleveland; 216651-5428.

Pansy Division, queer punk band, Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd, Cleveland Heights; 216-321-5588, www.grogshop.gs.

Friday and Saturday, June 19-20

Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, 28th annual event is a week earlier this year, festival Friday 5-11 pm, Saturday 11 am to 11 pm at Goodale Park in the Short North; parade steps off from Ohio Statehouse at 1 pm Saturday and marches to Goodale; 614-299-7764, www.stonewallcolumbus.org.

Saturday, June 20

Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival, 21st annual event, parade marches from West 3rd St. and St. Clair Ave. to festival at Voinovich Park, surrounded by Lake Erie at the north end of East 9th St.; 216-226-0004, www.cleveland pride.org.

The Messiah by Lee Hayes, to be discussed at the In the Life Black Gay Book Club, Downtown Latté, 44 South St. Clair, Toledo; blackgaybookclub@ymail.com.

Saturday and Sunday, June 20 21 "Totally Awesome '80s," North Coast Men's Chorus looks at a decade of devastating lows and incredible highs, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University Music Bldg, 2001 Euclid Ave, www.ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590.

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