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Saturday, July 4

Independence Day Celebration, organized by Asians and Friends Cleveland, bring a dish to share, 3 pm, private home in Cleveland; www.afcleveland.org. Fourth of July Wet Party, CLAW Nation second annual Wet Jockstrap contest, dunk tank with selection of prominent local leather celebrities, food, entertainment, $2, proceeds benefit Camp Sunrise, the Shed, 2901 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.clawinfo.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; 216651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.

org.

Friday to Sunday, July 10 to 12

Lay of the Land, piece by performance artist Tim Miller about LGBT equality, performing across the country and the pressures on binational same-sex relationships, part of the Ingenuity Festival, Playhouse Square, Euclid Ave. at East 14th Street, Cleveland; www.ingenuity cleveland.com.

Saturday, July 11

Member Appreciation Picnic, with the Cleveland Women's Network, RSVP by July 8, 12 noon, grilling until 3 pm, party continues to 7 pm, $10, free for members, membership applications available, Rocky River Reservation, Cleveland area; 440962-3662 for RSVP and directions, www.clevelandwomensnetwork.org. Jason R. Joyner Memorial and Celebration, honoring dancer and AIDS activist Joyner, who passed away in May, proceeds benefit his son, Ja'Shawn Joyner, performance by Michael Medcalf, founder of Cleveland Contemporary Dance Theater, video by the creators of The DL Chronicles, light refreshments, cash bar, music by DJ Robbie Rob, memorial 7 pm, celebration follows with suggested donation of $10, Parish Hall, Cleveland Public Theater, 6205 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland; http://jasonjoyner.squarespace.com.

The Coastliners, elite ensemble of the North Coast Men's Chorus, 7:30 pm, freewill offering accepted, Brecksville UCC, 23 Public Square, Brecksville (Cleveland); 440-526-4364..

Sunday, July 12

Bishop Elizabeth Eato 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. 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; 216-651-5428, 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.lgbt cleveland.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 Cleve-

Sergio'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, 1903 Ford Dr, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org. Wednesday, July 22

Saravá, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 20% of your bill will be donated to the center, 13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

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

Saturday, July 25

White-Water Rafting Trip, benefits the Rangers, all-inclusive package $115 by July 7, $135 after, tent camping or cabins available for those coming early or staying late, Fayetteville, WV; White Water Info@ymail.com. Gourmets in the Garden, gourmet meal in a lush backyard garden, part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $45, 25 guest limit, 7 pm, private home in Parma (Cleveland); 216-651-5428, www.lgbt cleveland.org.

Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26 Hotter Than July, trip to Detroit's Black LGBT Pride celebration organized by Colors of Cleveland Pride, $160 includes $30 Motor City Casino coin bonus, luxury coach, transportation around Detroit, lodging, Sunday brunch, continental breakfast on Saturday, events, leave Cleveland 7 am Saturday, return by 7 pm Sunday; donyelle@colorsofclevelandpride.org, jeff@colorsofclevelandpride.org.

Saturday to Sunday, July 25-Aug. 2 World Outgames, second international LGBT sporting and cultural event, Copenhagen, Denmark; www.copenhagen2009.org.

Sunday, July 26

Latitude 41° N, part of the Cleveland LGBT Center's Summer Restaurant Tour, mention the tour and 50% of your bill will be donated to the center for brunch and dinner, 5712 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Friday, July 31

My Games Rock, bid party to support the efforts to bring the Gay Games to Cleveland in 2014, print out invitation on website for admission, 8 pm, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Cleveland; www.clevelandsynergyfoundation.org,

216-583-0833.

Diana Chittester, energetic young singersongwriter, the Nickel, 4365 State Road, Cleveland; 216-661-1314, www.myspace.com/ TheNickelBar.

Saturday, August 1

Beach Party, second annual event presented by the Cleveland Women's Network, 4 pm, grilling until 7 pm, RSVP by July 29, $10, members free, private home in Sheffield Lake (Cleveland); 440962-3662 for RSVP and directions, www.clevelandwomensnetwork.org.

Full Cleveland, Cleveland-themed cocktail party with pierogis, pop and pink flamingos, part of the TaDa Dinner Series benefiting the Cleveland LGBT Center, $25, 99 guest limit, 9 pm, at a private home in Cleveland; 216-651-5428, www.lgbtcleveland.org.

land Heights; 216-651-5428, www.lgbt Highlights of upcoming weeks

cleveland.org.

Saturday and Sunday, July 18 -19

Whosoever Ministry Anniversary, celebrating the first year of Advent United Church of Christ's LGBT ministry, with guest speaker Rev. Yvette Flunder, presiding bishop of the Fellowship and senior pastor of City of Refuge UCC in San Francisco, Advent UCC, 2303 Cassady Ave, Columbus; 614-476-0707, www.adventucc.org. Tuesday, July 21

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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.

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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 Trans Ohio, 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 at gate; http:// twistsocialclub com/ dancinginthestreets.aspx 216-221-2233

-Compiled by Anthony Glassman

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