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December 2018
Central / Art and Film: ‘Isaac Julien: Looking for Langston’
In conjunction with Columbus' "I Too Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100," this exhibition presents Isaac Julien’s landmark 1989 film, "Looking for Langston," alongside a selection of related photographic works. Made at the height of the AIDS epidemic in London and New York, "Looking for Langston" is composed of archival moving images and original footage that reimagines the life of poet Langston Hughes and a community of gay artists during the Harlem Renaissance. The film collapses both time and geography,…
Find out more »Central / Fundraiser: HoHoHo for BRAVO
Join BRAVO for an evening of music and merriment! This holiday fundraiser is co-hosted by Debé and Stella, with performances by Debé Turnbull, Brittany Blair, Kiley Dash-West, Tracy Walker, Tamera Bryant, Bobby Hamlin, Deneen Trombetti, Donna Mogavero, Ava Aurora Fox, Stella, Siobhan and Maritza Nelson, Lucky and more to come. Don't miss out on this exciting and fun variety show. Come out to celebrate HoHoHo for BRAVO. Reserved tables for four are $40.00 and can be purchased here. Individual admission is…
Find out more »Northeast / Art Exhibition: ‘Counternarratives’
Visiting artist Alexandra Bell brings her "Counternarratives" project to Oberlin with large-scale works mounted on the facades of two campus buildings. The two works—one installed on the art museum and one on the main library—call attention to how issues around race and violence have been reported in the New York Times. The Brooklyn-based artist, who holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, urges viewers to think critically about the circulation and consumption of news and the politics of the narratives…
Find out more »Northeast / Wellness: Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland's senior program is a social support group that was formed in 2003. The group serves members who are 50 years of age and older and is open to the community. Sessions take place three times a week and include chair-based, low impact exercises followed by lunch. No registration is necessary. Heres the Monday and Wednesday schedule: • 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: coffee and informal group discussion • 11:30 a.m.–noon: Arthritis Association exercises • Noon-1…
Find out more »Central / Art Exhibition: ‘Mickalene Thomas: I Can’t See You Without Me’
“A hallmark of Thomas’s work…is what she describes as ‘recognition and acknowledgement and validation: you see me and I see you.’ It can be difficult to tear yourself away from those gazes. But then, why would you want to?” —Nicole Rudick, Paris Review The work of celebrated, multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas is showcased in this new exhibition that explores her vibrant and resonant dialogue with authorship, identity, desire and the historically charged relationship between artist and muse. You’ll encounter more than 50…
Find out more »West / Art Exhibition: ‘Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête’
The Dayton Art Institute's 2018 special exhibition season concludes with "Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs" and its companion exhibition, "tête-à-tête," on view from Saturday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Jan. 13. Mickalene Thomas’ photographic work functions as a personal act of deconstruction and reappropriation, both of images she has created herself and images she has singled out as influential. With each series, she grapples with and asserts new definitions of beauty and inspiration. Thomas’ portraits draw equally from 1970s black-is-beautiful images of women,…
Find out more »Northeast / LGBT Community Center Youth & Young Adult Program
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland offers programming for LGBTQ youth and young adults (14-24 years old) that centers on creating genuine connections between peers and increasing access to valuable resources. Programs aren geared to various age ranges while providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Programs provide monthly themes to build connection, support, life skills, speaker series, computer access, events, queer crafts and queer quills. Monday and Wednesday are centered on programming that challenges the youth and young adults…
Find out more »Southwest / Social: Tri-State Prime Timers Downtown Bar Night
Members of the social group for mature gay and bi men gather every Friday for happy hour at Below Zero Lounge in Over-The-Rhine.
Find out more »Central / Wellness: Sober, Strong and Free Lesbian Group AA
A weekly support group offering hope and help to alcoholic lesbian and bisexual women meets every Friday evening. Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Find out more »Southwest / Theater: ‘Rent’
Two decades after opening on Broadway, Jonathan Larson’s "Rent" continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's "La Bohème," "Rent" follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of…
Find out more »Central / Holidays: Don We Now Our Leather Apparel Party
Trident International's Columbus chapter hosts a holiday get-together.
Find out more »Southwest / Party: Queen City Dance
It's time to dance! Once again, Queen City Exchange will host a monthly dance party where everyone can come together to celebrate the diversity that is Cincinnati. This night is intended to welcome all of the LGBT community and their allies to have a dance party at the Exchange. Starting with this December dance party, QCD will be a little different. Each month's QCD event will be themed with a different color of the rainbow, ultimately leading up to Pride…
Find out more »Southwest / Fundraiser: Caracole’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale at Findlay Market
Join Caracole this holiday season at Findlay Market in Over the Rhine for our Christmas tree sale. We will be selling Douglas Firs (5-10 feet), Blue Spruces (6-9 feet) and 24-inch holiday wreaths. We will be selling on the Friday following Thanksgiving from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and every Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) until Christmas. Prices range from $45 to $100. Donations accepted. All proceeds from the sale benefit Caracole and our mission to reduce the…
Find out more »Northwest / Meeting: Bowling Green Lavender Women
Bowling Green Lavender Women is a social group open to anyone who self-identifies as a woman some or all of the time and is lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexual orientation. This includes non-binary or gender-fluid people who want to access a women's space. The group meets on the third Saturday of every month.
Find out more »Central / Conference: Trey’s Safe Space Weekend
Trey’s Safe Space is a place for LGBTQ people and allies to talk about our journeys, and to be vulnerable with our stories and our questions without fear of judgment. Whether from a religious background or not, this group is dedicated to being a safe space for all walks of life to share their journey, and all are welcome. Trey Pearson built a career in Christian Rock and drew widespread attention when he came out as gay in 2016.
Find out more »Northeast / Support: Beyond Binaries
Beyond Binaries provides an informal space for adults to discuss and explore gender identities outside the traditional gender binary while providing support and insight to each other. The group is open to anyone 18 and up, including, but not limited to genderqueer, queer, gender non-conforming, non-binary gender, bigender, agender, transgender, etc. For more information, contact Eris Eady at EEady@lgbtcleveland.org or at 216-651-5428, x113.
Find out more »Northeast / At the Bars: Browns Saturday Night Watch Party
The Browns are taking on the Denver Broncos during a special Saturday night game. Just like we do for every game, we'll be here watching and partying all night long with the Browns Backers With A Twist. Come hang and watch the game, all while taking advantage of great food and drink specials. Join us early for pre-game tailgating before the 8:20 kickoff time.
Find out more »Central / Wellness: Gay, Joyous and Free Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
The weekly support group of LGBTQ people who are struggling with and/or recovering from drug addiction meets every Saturday evening. Visit nacentralohio.org to see all available NA meetings Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership: the desire to stop…
Find out more »Southwest / Music: Cincinnati Men’s Chorus’ ‘A Very Mary Christmas’
Think we're tucking in just another Christmas concert to your calendar? Well think again! This Christmas is going to be campy, vampy and full of holiday cheer as we bring back the fun of yesteryear and revive those big TV holiday specials, live on stage. Hosted by the Queen City's very own Penny Tration! Join us as we celebrate the kickoff to our 28th season of music in Cincinnati. Tickets are available online for only $20 or $25 at the door.
Find out more »Southwest / At the Bars: Tillie’s Lounge Karaoke Night
Doors open every Saturday for Happy Hour at 4p.m. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. with host Will Corson. And to make your performance even better, dig into the prop box of hats and other accessories.
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