Gays are 'immoral,' says Joint Chiefs chair

Compiled by Anthony Glassman

Saturday, August 28

Northwest Ohio AIDS Walk, benefits ARC Ohio, 9 am, International Park west of Main Street south of the Martin Luther King Bridge, Toledo; www.arcohio.org.

March and Rally for LGBTQ Rights, step off at noon from One Government Center at 640 Jackson St, march to International Park, sponsored by Toledo GLBTQ Community Services; toledoglbtq@yahoo.com.

Toledo Pride Festival, presented by Outskirts bar and Equality Toledo, community connection carnival, food, entertainment, 3 pm, Toledo Civic Hall, Erie Street Market, 237 South Erie St, Toledo; www.equalitytoledo.org.

Sunday, August 29

Garden Party, 21st annual fundraising bash for the Cleveland LGBT Center, this year at a home on a 17-acre private lake in Hunting Valley, heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live music, auctions, 2 pm, $135 ($150 after Aug. 19), $250 per couple ($275 after Aug. 19), $1,200 for block of 10 tickets ($1,350 after Aug. 19); 216-651‑5428 ext. 15.

Friday to Saturday, September 3 to 25

Say You Love Satan, sinfully comic tale of temptation by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, presented by Convergence-Continuum Theater, 8 pm Thurs-Sat, $15, $12 studetns and seniors, the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland; 216-687‑0074, www.convergence-continuum.org.

Saturday and Sunday, September 4-5

Labor Day Weekend Gathering, organized by Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, overnight accomodations provided, 11 am Saturday to 1 pm Sunday, Indian Lake, near Bellefontaine, Ohio, northwest of Columbus; jan@oloc.org.

Sunday, September 5

Tom Goss, singer-songwriter in concert, 7 pm, Barking Spider Tavern, 11301 Juniper Rd, Cleveland; www.tomgossmusic.com.

Friday, September 10

Pride Night at Kings Island, benefit for the Greater Cincinnati LGBT Center, at the amusement park just north of Cincinnati; www.cincyglbt.com.

Courtney Act, drag performer who competed on Aussie Idol, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-357‑2997, www.clevelandcocktails.com.

Friday to Sunday, September 10 to 12

Ohio Lesbian Festival, three days of music, education, crafts and camaraderie featuring Bitch, Tret Fure, Alix Dobkin and more, $25-$75, Frontier Ranch, 8836 York Rd, Pataskala, Ohio (½ mile north of U.S. 40, two miles west of Kirkersville, 18 miles east of Columbus); www.ohiolba.org.

Saturday, September 11

Third Annual Sunride, pledge ride benefits HIV and AIDS charities in the Dayton area, presented by Club Aquarius owner Wayne Kelley, 20-mile bicycle course through Five Rivers Metroparks, registration begins 10 am, $20, $15 students and minors, Club Aquarius, 135 East 2nd St, Dayton; 937-304‑7412, roballstar0708@yahoo.com.

LGBT Community Dinner, lasagna and garlic bread, bring a salad, dessert or side dish to share, presented by the Dayton LGBT Center, social hour 5:30 pm, dinner 6:30 pm, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 101 Huffman Ave, Dayton; 937-252‑4467, reconcilingministry@stpauldayton.org.

Courtney Act, drag performer who competed on Aussie Idol, Union, 782 North High St, Columbus; 614-421‑2233, www.columbusnightlife.com.

Sunday, September 12

Drag Queen Car Wash, benefit presented by Union/Bounce, 11 am-5 pm, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-357‑2997.

Mr. Bounce Pageant, annual competition, no cover, 10 pm, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-357‑2997.

Monday, September 13

Open House, hosted by Athens Area P‑FLAG, 6 pm, United Campus Ministry, 18 North College St., Athens; athensohiopflag@yahoo.com.

Thursday, September 16

DADT Lobby Day, supporting repeal of the Pentagon’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, organized by Servicemembers United, Washington, D.C.; register at www.servicemembersunited.org.

Friday, September 17

Making the Connection, second annual Plexus Supplier Diversity Summit, Ernst & Young director of supplier diversity Theresa Harrison keynotes, $60, $40 members, partners and sponsors, Dively Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; www.thinkplexus.org.

End of Summer Ladies Splash Party, presented by Colors of Cleveland Pride and Pink Flash Productions, heated pool, private rooftop deck, food, $10 advance, $15 door, 6 pm, Flex/Mean Bull, 1313 East 26th St, Cleveland, after-party at Duck Island Club; 216-923‑1518, www.colorsofclevelandpride.org.

Saturday, September 18

Gently Read Book Sale, romance, adventure, mystery, LGBT, humor and spirituality books available and more, benefits the Franklin Circle Christian Church library, 10 am, Franklin Circle, 1688 Fulton Rd, Cleveland; www.franklincirclechurch.org, 216-781‑8232.

GLSEN NEO Annual Meeting, with special guests Carol Jaggers, advisor of the Strongsville High School GSA, and State Rep. Mike Patten, at the annual meeting of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network of Northeast Ohio, 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm meeting, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-556‑0960, www.glsen.org/northeastoh.

Bowling Fundraiser, benefits AIDS Resource Center Ohio, prizes, raffles, free after-party at MJ’s Café, 7:30 pm, Poelking Marian Lanes, 6170 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights (Dayton); phbowling@woh.rr.com.

Sunday, September 19

Addicted to Glamour, Glam Rock drag king pageant, 10 pm, Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-357‑2997.

Monday, September 20

Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, premier Cleveland area LGBT personal, social and business networking organization, reservation and information 216-556‑0576.

Friday to Sunday, September 24 to 26

Fifth Annual LGBT Film Festival, opens with I Killed My Mother on Friday, Top Drawer Shorts, A Marine’s Story and Violet Tendencies on Saturday, wrapping up with Stonewall Uprising, Undertow and The Word on Sunday, individual tickets $8, festival pass for all six screenings $40, the Neon, 130 East 5th St, Dayton; 937-222‑7469, www.neonmovies.com.

Sunday, September 26

Freedom Fund Reception, Cleveland Stonewall Democrats 10-year anniversary celebration, 5 pm, Moxie, 3355 Richmond Rd, Beachwood (Cleveland); www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org, 216-408‑2036.

North Coast Softball Banquet, celebrating the end of the 2010 season, 5 pm, Union/Bounce, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.northcoastsoftball.com.

Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 31

Dixie’s Tupperware Party, deranged interactive drag play and Tupperware party starring Miss Dixie Longate, $19.50-$39.50, 14th Street Theater, 2067 East 14th St, Cleveland; 216-241‑6000, www.playhousesquare.org, www.dixiestupperwareparty.com.

Saturday, October 2

When the Stars Come Out, annual dance competition and talent show benefiting P‑FLAG Dayton’s scholarship program and the Dayton LGBT Center, 7:30 pm, Dayton Women’s Club, 225 North Ludlow St, Dayton; 937-248‑8621, janc1966@aol.com.

Wednesday, October 6

Xiu Xiu, queer alt-rock duo, with Deerhoof and Father Murphy, Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati; www.northside-tavern.com, 513-542‑3603.

Thursday, October 7

Xiu Xiu, queer alt-rock duo, with Deerhoof and Father Murphy, Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts Blvd, Cleveland Heights; www.grogshop.gs, 216-321‑5588.

Friday to Sunday, October 8 to 10

Iron Eagles and Rangers Joint Run, three days of fun, paid run participants receive a T‑shirt and admission to Mr. Ohio Leather Contest, $115 before September 1, $135 on or after; City Center Hotel, 20 West Mill Street, and Daddy’s bar, 1009 South Main St., Akron; www.ironeagles.com, www.rangersinc.org.

Saturday, October 16

Masquerage, annual masquerade fundraiser for AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Dayton location TBA; www.masquerage.org, 937-461‑2437.

Sunday to Sunday, October 17 to 24

Fantasia Fair Conference, 36th annual gathering of transgender people, Provincetown, Mass.; www.fantasiafair.org.

Tuesday, October 19

Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, premier Cleveland area LGBT personal, social and business networking organization, reservation and information 216-556‑0576.

Saturday, October 30

Rivers Casino Bus Trip, organized by Colors of Cleveland Pride, Hurricanes Beauty Salon and Ms. Martha’s Nail Design, snacks provided on bus, $15 coin bonus, $40, $20 deposit due by September 1, remainder due September 30, depart Cleveland 4 pm, in front of Euclid City Hall, 585 East 222nd St, Euclid (Cleveland); tickets call Sonja 216-322‑5131, Diane 216-255‑4404.

Wednesday, November 17

Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, premier Cleveland area LGBT personal, social and business networking organization, reservation and information 216-556‑0576.

Friday to Sunday, November 19 to 21

Mr. Tri-State Leather, Cincinnati, www.scorpiusofcincinnati.com

Saturday, November 20

Rangers Leatherfest, benefits Violet’s Cupboard, featuring the 19th annual Mr. Leather Akron contest at midnight, 10 pm, Daddy’s Akron, 1009 South Main St, Akron; www.rangersinc.org.

Monday, December 13

Insight Annual Holiday Dinner, premier Cleveland area LGBT personal, social and business networking organization, reservation and information 216-556‑0576.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

36th Womyn’s Variety Show by Oven Productions, women 18+ only, followed by Fabulous Party; 216-375‑0780.

Thursday to Sunday, April 28-May 1, 2011

CLAW, tenth year of the Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend, events held at host hotel Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 Carnegie Ave, and locations across the city; 216-812‑3304, www.clawinfo.org hotel 216-658‑6400.

Saturday to Saturday, August 9 to 16, 2014

Gay Games IX, world sports competitions and cultural events held every four years, this year in Cleveland and Akron, www.mygamesrock.org, www.clevelandsynergyfoundation.org.

--Compiled by Anthony Glassman

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