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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE Pride Guide 2009 •
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To Saturday, June 27
Quake, play by Melanie Marnich about a woman's cross-country journey to find the love of her life and her unrequited love of a female serial-killing astrophysicist gone bad, 8 pm, $15, $12 students and seniors, ConvergenceContinuum Theater at the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland; www.convergence-continuum .org, 216-687-0074.
To Friday, June 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.
To Tuesday, June 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.
Friday, June 19
Power Lunch, Cleveland LGBT Center to be honored at Community Shares annual awards banquet; membership meeting follows, 11:30 am, $30, Windows on the River, 200 Sycamore St, Cleveland; 216-361-9920, www.communityshares.org.
Nickie Antonio Re-election Kickoff, party to start lesbian Lakewood councilmember's campaign, suggested household donation $25+, 5 pm, Around the Corner, 18616 Detroit Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216-221-4421. 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
Pride Brunch, presented by P-FLAG Cleveland, 10:30 am, Old Stone Church, 91 Public Square (use Ontario Street entrance), Cleveland; www.pflagcleveland.org.
Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival, 21st annual event, parade steps off at noon from West 3rd St. and St. Clair Ave., marches to festival from 1-9 pm at Voinovich Park, surrounded by Lake Erie at the north end of East 9th St.; 216-226-0004, www.clevelandpride.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.
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"Totally Awesome '80s," North Coast Men's Chorus looks at a decade of incredible highs and devastating lows, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University Music Bldg, 2001 Euclid Ave, www.nemchorus.org, 216-556-0590.
Sunday, June 21
From Riots to Registry: 40 Years of Gay Pride, 10:30 am service at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River (Cleveland); 440-333-2255. Pride Ball IV, "Cleveland Trash vs.. Pittsburgh Trash," fourth annual drag softball game with cheerleaders, band, DJ, prizes and more, 2:30 pm, Gordon Park, East 72nd Street just south of I-90, Cleveland, 216-255-0103, www.northcoastsoftball.com.
North Coast Softball Fundraiser, begins immediately after the drag softball game, roughly 5 pm, Leather Stallion Saloon, 2205 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland; 216-255-0103, www.north coastsoftball.com.
Pride Worship Service, "Generations of Pride: From Riots to Registry," 5:30 pm at Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue; park in church's lot off of Prospect Ave.; casual attire, reception afterward; 216-272-0622.
Robin Stone CD Release Party, 5:00 pm, Brothers Lounge, West 117th and Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.brotherslounge.com.
Monday, June 22
Downtown Dialogue, talk with Mayor Frank Jackson about economic development, safety and other issues, 5:30 pm, Cleveland Convention Center, Room 211,500 Lakeside Ave East, Cleveland; www.city.cleveland.oh.us.
Full Circle by Michael Thomas Ford, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@road
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Tuesday, June 23
Blue Canyon, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 35% of your bill will be donated to the center, 8960 Wilcox Dr, Twinsburg (Cleveland); 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Wednesday, June 24
2009 Leadership Series Kickoff, with speaker Jay Allen, executive vice president at Schwab Investor Services, on building inclusive workplace practices, presented by Plexus, 5:30 pm, $10, free for Plexus members, Dively Auditorium, Levin College of Urban Affairs, 1717 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.thinkplexus.org.
Thursday, June 25
Lucky's, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, lunch only, 777 Starkweather, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Vine and Bean Café, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, lunch only, 12706 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Equality Through Unity, topic for the Men's Discussion Group, 8 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216651-5428.
Friday, June 26
Swiss Steak Dinner, benefits 5 CHAPS AIDS service organization, $8, $6 children under 12, 5 pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 425 Cleveland Avenue SW, Canton; 330-933-0124.
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Saturday, June 27th, 11am-5pm
From kitsch to collectible, this street festival has spunk and class. Join us.
Sponsored by the Larchmere Merchants & Community Associations www.Larchmere.com ⚫ 216.421 2100
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Pride Shabbat Service, featuring three speakers from the Chevrei Tikva Chavurah Jewish LGBT group, service followed by oneg, or fellowship time, 6:15 pm, Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland); 216-464-1330, www.fairmount temple.org.
Friday and Saturday, June 26-27
We Love the '80s, annual Pride concert by the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, $15, 8 pm, Capitol Theater, Vern Riffe Center, 77 South High St, Columbus; www.cgmc.com, 614228-2462.
Made in the 216, showcase of merchandise by Cleveland area artists and designers, local musicians and food, 4 pm Friday, 11 am Saturday, Room Service, 6505 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.roomservicecleveland.com.
Saturday, June 27
Garden Party, annual fundraising fete for the Cleveland LGBT Center, food, beverages, outdoor atmosphere with lake view, 2 pm, Cleveland lakefront location to be announced; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Tuesday, July 14
Farenheit, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 10% of your bill will be donated to the center, 2417 Professor Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Saturday, July 18
Asia Exotica, a taste of Southeast Asia as part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $35, 30 guest limit, 6:30 pm, at a private home in Cleveland Heights; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Coffee House Rap Session, community disHighlights of upcoming weeks
cussion on domestic violence in the LGBT community, presented by Det. Deirdre Jones of the Cleveland Police Department, 3 pm, Cleveland Pride office, 11100 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-233-1411.
It's a Fiesta! tropical drinks, grilled delicacies and musica Latina as part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $25, $45 per couple, 30 guest limit, 6 pm, private home in Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Potluck and Movie with Asians and Friends; dinner at 6:30 pm and film at 8:30; bring a dish to share, $2 members, $4 non-members; call 216-226-6080 ext. 3 or afcleveland@aol.com for Garfield Heights location.
World's Best BBQ, barbecue techniques from across the nation as part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $75, 30 guest limit, 7 pm, private home in Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland .org.
Diana Chittester, energetic young singersongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.
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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, film by openly gay Soviet-era Georgian director Sergei Paradjanov, Sat 9:55 pm, Sun 7 pm, $8, $6 members, students and staff, Cleveland Institute of Arts Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland; 216-421-7450, www.cia.edu/ cinematheque.
Sunday, June 28
Hike Holden's Old Valley, moderately hilly three-mile hike organized by Cleveland Out and About, 10 am, meet at the Holden Arboretum Visitors Center, 9500 Sperry Rd, Kirtland (Cleveland); 216-556-4832, www.clevelandout andabout.org.
Arktos Bears Luau, raffles, prizes for best and worst Hawaiian shirt, 5 pm, Leather Stallion, 2205 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland; www.ark tosonline.com, 216-589-8588.
Wednesday, July 1
Fire, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 25% of your bill will be donated to the center, 13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.
Wednesday, July 8
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.
Friday to Sunday, July 10 to 12
Us, piece by performance artist Tim Miller about how musicals shaped his radical politics and queer identity, part of the Ingenuity Festival, Playhouse Square, Euclid Ave. at East 14th Street, Cleveland; www.ingenuitycleve land.com.
Sunday, July 12
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, bishop of the Northeast Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, to preach at the 100th anniversary of Hope Lutheran Church, 2222 North Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights; www.hopelutheran-clehts.com.
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com Saturday to Sunday, July 25-Aug. 2 World Outgames, second international LGBT sporting and cultural event, Copenhagen, Denmark; www.copenhagen2009.org.
Tuesday to Sunday, August 4 to 9
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 34th annual gathering of women, Walhalla, Michigan; www.michfest.com, www.myspace.com/ michfest.
Friday to Sunday, August 7 to 9
Cleveland Black Pride Weekend, three days of events for African American LGBT people and their allies; www.bgpcleveland.com. Friday to Sunday, August 14 to 16
Transgender and Ally Symposium, second annual event presented by TransOhio, featuring keynote address by author Helen Boyd, Capital University Law School, 303 East Broad Street, Columbus; www.transohio.org.
Sunday, August 23
Dancin' in the Streets, 25th anniversary of party to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, 1 pm to 10 pm, Clifton Blvd. between West 116th and 117th Streets; $20 advance, $25 gate; http://twistsocialclub.com/ dancinginthestreets.aspx 216-221-2233
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Friday, September 11
Pride Night at Kings Island, benefit for Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center, amusement park will be closed to the public, open only to those buying tickets through the center, 6 pm to midnight, free parking after 5 pm with advance tickets, $40 at center or www.cincyglbt.com; $45 at gate; 513-591-0200 pridenight@cincyglbt.com.
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Tuesday-Sunday, September 15 to 20
Between the Worlds, men's gathering to explore alternative spirituality, geared towards men who love men aged 18 and over, presented by the Green Faerie Grove, workshop presenters include Christopher Penczak, Storm Faerywolf, Ivo Dominguez, Jr., Rev. Kirk Thomas, Alaric Terrason and Steve Kenson, entertainment by KC Wilkerson and Azar the Magician, $85-$100, at a private campground in southeast Ohio; www.betweentheworlds.org.
--Compiled by Anthony Glassman
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