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To Wednesday, December 7
AIDS Memorial Quilt Viewing, two Cleveland locations: Joseph McCullough Center for the Visual Arts 2nd Floor Atrium, 11610 Euclid Ave, and MetroHealth, 2500 MetroHealth Ave, Cleveland; www.cia.edu, www.metrohealth. org.
To Saturday, December 17
The Santaland Diaries, one-elf show by David Sedaris about the horrors of being a department store elf during the holiday season; with the Loush Sisters in a second act, Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 5 pm and 8:30 pm, $20-$30, presented by Cleveland Public Theater, at Playhouse Square's 14th Street Theater, 2037 East 14th Street, Cleveland; 216-241-6000, www.playhouse square.org.
To Friday, December 23
Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party, play by Aaron Loeb about an elementary school holiday pageant questioning Honest Abe's sexual orientation, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati; www.knowtheatre.com.
Friday, December 2
513-300-5669,
Cut-a-Thon, benefiting the programs and services of Red Ribbon Connection, blowout, haircut, mini-manis with polish change, $10 each service, 3-7 pm, Stagelights Hair Studio, 3732 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton; 330493-5000.
First Friday Afterwork Unwind, presented by Colors of Cleveland Pride, complimentary appetizers, half-price drinks and appetizers, 4:30-7 pm, Wyndham Hotel, 1260 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, after-part at Inter City Yacht Club, $5 cover, 7301 Marginal Rd, Cleveland; www.colorsofclevelandpride.org.
Saturday, December 3
Colors Feeding People of All Colors, join Colors of Cleveland Pride in preparing and serving a holiday meal to those in need, cooking 6-11:30 am, serving noon-4 pm, cleanup 45 pm, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 6928 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.colorsofcleveland pride.org.
Cleveland Fusion Tryouts, recruiting for the 2012 women's football season, open to women 18+, 10 am, $20, Metroplex Sports and Event Center, 18909 South Miles Rd, Warrensville Hts. (Cleveland); www.clevelandfusion.com/ tryouts.
"Celebrate!" holiday concert by the Dayton Gay Men's Chorus, 6 pm, $15, St. John's United Church of Christ, 515 East Third St, Dayton; www.daytongaymenschorus.org. Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" North Coast Men's Chorus holiday concert, Hanna Theater in Playhouse Square, 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland; 3 pm and 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday; www.ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590.
Sunday, December 4
Dave Koz and Friends, annual holiday concert by openly gay saxophonist Koz, with Rick Braun, Candy Dulfer and Jonathan Butler, 7:30 pm, Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; 216-241-6000, www.playhousesquare.org.
Saturday, December 10
Malachi House Bowling Fundraiser, organized by the NCBA Sunday Bowling League, registration 1:30 pm, tournament 3 pm, ninepin no-tap tournament, Freeway Lanes, 12859 Brookpark Rd, Parma (Cleveland); www.ncbasunday.com, 330-225-0686.
Julie Silver Pre-Chanukah Concert, celebrated contemporary Jewish musician, 5:30 pm free concert, 6:30 pm pre-Chanukah party with food and activities for the whole family, party $8 adults, $5 children, $25/family max for members, $10 adults, $8 children for nonmembers, Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland); RSVP @fairmounttemple.org,
www.fairmounttemple.org, 216-447-9533. Celebrate! holiday concert by the Dayton Gay Men's Chorus, 7 pm, $15, Christ Episcopal Church, 409 East High St, Springfield (Dayton); www.daytongaymenschorus.org.
Sunday, December 11
Pierre Réach, outing to free concert, group organized by PACT-Cleveland, 2 pm, Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150
East Blvd, Cleveland; darrylfore2@gmail.com, 216-210-5153, www.nabwmt.org.
Advent Prayer Service, presented by the Gay and Lesbian Family Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, potluck dessert reception follows, 2 pm, St. Bernard-St. Mary Parish, 44 University Ave, Akron; www.dioceseofcleveland.org/gayandlesbian
familyministry.
Asians and Friends Cleveland business meeting to plan upcoming events, including the 2012 Lunar New Year Celebration, dinner at local restaurant follows, 4 pm, private home in Cleveland Heights; www.afcleveland.org.
Monday, December 12
Insight, monthly dinner meeting of Cleveland LGBT personal, social and business networking group; information and reservations 216200-9569.
Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long, lead by Liberation UCC music director Marge Adler, refreshments will be served, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216-521-5556, www.liberationucc.org. Tuesday, December 13
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Birthday Celebration Dine Out, monthly gathering of PACT-Cleveland, 6:30 pm, My Friends, 11616 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; darrylfore2@gmail.com, 216-210-5153, www.nabwmt.org.
P-FLAG Dayton Holiday Party, bring a personal hygiene product to donate to the Cross Creek Community Church food pantry, 7 pm, 667 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton; www.pflagdayton.org.
Thursday, December 15
PACT Planning Meeting, help plan People of All Colors Together-Cleveland's January activities, 6 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; darryl fore2@gmail.com, www.nabwmt.org.
Saturday, December 17
216-210-5153,
Hanukkah Dinner, presented by Asians and Friends Cleveland, bring a side dish to share,
5 pm, private home in Pepper Pike (Cleveland); www.afcleveland.org.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18
"Wonderment: A Time of Awe," holiday concert by the Cincinnati Men's Chorus, Sat 8:07 pm, Sun 3:07 pm, $25, School for the Creative and Performing Arts, 108 West Central Parkway, Cincinnati; www.cincinnatimens chorus.org.
Sunday, December 18
Chiropractic Health Services
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Holiday Party, presented by GLSEN Northeast Ohio, food, drink, holiday cheer, 6:30 pm, private home in Cleveland Heights; http:// glsenneoholiday2011.eventbrite.com.
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Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service, celebrating the joy in life, 4 pm, Center for Spiritual Living, 4100 Benfield Drive, Kettering (Dayton), 937298-1376, www.godexpressing.org. Christmas Eve Service, refreshments follow, 7 pm, Glory of Christ Community Gospel Church, 519 Nordale Ave, Dayton; 937252-8855, www.myspace.com/revsamuelk.
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Party, presented by Asians and Friends Cleveland, dinner will be served, 5 pm, private home in Garfield Heights (Cleveland); www.afcleveland.org.
Monday, December 26
On Location by Elizabeth Simms, third novel in Simms' series of novels featuring Rita Farmer, to be discussed at the Ten Percent Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); 216941-4523, damichcoop@roadrunner.com.
Saturday, December 31
New Year's Eve Party, presented by Asians and Friends Cleveland, dinner will be served, 8 pm, private home in Garfield Heights (Cleveland); www.afcleveland.org.
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The Church of the Covenant
Holiday CircleFest Carol Sing
December 4 · 4 PM
Join the Church of the Covenant Choir
Windsong Chorus & CWRU Orchestra & Concert Choir
An Open & Affirming Church
Christmas Cookie Reception
The Church of the
Covenant
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Christmas Eve
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Carillon Concert 7:30 PM
Music & Congregational Singing. 8 PM Service of Lessons & Carols. 8:30 PM
For more info visit CovenantWeb.org
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11205 Euclid Avenue East of Severance Hall 216-421-0482 Free Parking at the Church and Ford Road Garage