2008 NORTHWEST LGBT PRIDE CALENDAR

Compiled by Rick McKinnon

SGN Staff Writer

Northwest

LGBT Pride

Celebrations

SATURDAY - JUNE 28

Anchorage PrideFest 2008 Celebrating Diversity Parade & Festival - For complete details, visit www.anchoragepride.com. (Anchorage PrideFest 2008 runs June 21-29.)

Seattle Dyke March 2008 “Start It Up!” - Rally from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; march steps off at 7 p.m. Seattle Central Community College South Plaza, at Broadway & E. Pine St. Line-up includes Lamar Van Dyke as emcee, with tons of great speakers and performers. www.epiphanic.com/dykemarch.html.

SUNDAY - JUNE 29

Seattle Pride Parade - 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Travels on 4th Ave. from Union St. to Denny Way about a block from Seattle Center. Seattleʼs annual LGBT Pride Parade in downtown Seattle. Presented by Seattle Out and Proud. www.seattlepride.org

Seattle PrideFest '08 - 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion and International Fountain and nearby lawns. Presented by MOViN 92.5 and One Degree Events. www.onedegreeevents.com.

SUNDAY - JULY 6

Victoria Pride Parade & Festival 2008 - www.victoriapridesociety.org.

FRIDAY - JULY 11

Pride Foundation's Pierce County LGBT Community Awards (in Tacoma) - 7 p.m. Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, 502 Borough Road, Tacoma. In its second year, the Pierce County LGBT Community Awards honor individuals and organizations whose efforts have had a positive effect on the LGBTQ and allied community of Pierce County. The event is free and open to the public.

SATURDAY - JULY 12

11th Annual Out in the Park (in Tacoma) - Noon to 6 p.m. Lincoln Park, 3706 Yakima Ave., Tacoma. Celebrating the LGBTIQ Community of Pierce County. “Different Park, Same Sass” - A new location this year due to construction in Wright Park. www.outintacoma.org.

Saturday in the Park - Picnic in OZ (in Vancouver, WA) - Noon to 6 p.m. Esther Short Park, between Esther St. & Columbia Blvd., Vancouver, WA. www.sitppride.org.

SUNDAY - JULY 13

Fourth Corner Gay Pride Festival & Parade 2008 (in Bellingham) - Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. from Bellingham High, 2020 Cornwall Ave., and proceeds to Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave., 12 noon to 8 p.m. Additional events scheduled Thurs., Fri., & Sat., July 10, 11 & 12. For complete information, see www.bhampride.org

SATURDAY - JULY 19

Kitsap Pride (in Bremerton) - “Live-Love-Be” - A Picnic Celebration at Evergreen Park, Bremerton. http://kitsappride.org

SUNDAY - JULY 20

Mid-Columbia Pride Parade & Mid-Columbia “Got Pride” Celebration (in Pasco) - 11 a.m. parade via 3rd Ave. to Sylvester St. and on to Sylvester Park; 12 noon to 6 p.m. celebration at Sylvester Park, followed by a Pink Party at Out & About. (Mid-Columbia Pride Weekend includes Pride Foundation Rainbow Awards Friday evening, July 18 and softball game, get-together and Mid-Columbia coronation Saturday afternoon and evening, July 19.) www.vistayouthcenter.org

SATURDAY - AUGUST 2

Capitol Pride 2008 “30 Years of Pride” (in Salem, OR) - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Riverfront Park, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR. www.capitolpride.org

SUNDAY - AUGUST 3

Vancouver, BC Pride Parade & Festival “Celebrating 30 Years of the Rainbow” - Noon. The parade route has been expanded this year and steps off at Thurlow & Robson Sts., heading north on Robson St. to Denman St, west on Denman St. to Pacific St., and on to Beach Ave. and Sunset Beach where the Festival will be held. In selecting this yearʼs theme, the Vancouver Pride Society offers the following remarks: “As we celebrate 30 years of marching, we are reminded of the profound struggle endured by the LGBT community. The diversity and strength of the rainbow flag is a lasting symbol of unity and pride in the fight for equality everywhere. For the 30th anniversary, we reflect on the struggles and sacrifices made to achieve the 30-year milestone. Vancouverʼs Pride celebration echoes the powerful messages of the rainbow flag as we commemorate the accomplishments of our community.” For complete information on this and other Pride-related events in Vancouver, BC, visit www.vancouverpride.ca.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 9

Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival “Live - Love - Be.” Alton Baker Park, Eugene, OR. www.eugenepride.org.

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IN SEATTLE...

FRIDAY - JUNE 27

PrideFeast 2008 - Feed Your Pride! - All day. Eat out at any participating PrideFeast restaurant and help raise money for LGBT health, wellness and pride. Proceeds to benefit Gay City Health Project, Seattle Counseling Service and the Pride Project. Visit www.pridefeast.org for a list of participating restaurants. Presented by Pride Project.

Bend-It Extravaganza - 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cal Anderson Park. Enjoys bands, hip hop, performance, art, film at sunset and more! The Bend-It Extravaganza (June 27-29) is a FREE three-day long arts festival for and by Queer young people and their friends. www.benditbandits.org; www.myspace.com/bend_it.

PrideFeast 2008 - Peer Recovery Network Dinner With Friends - 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St. Meet, eat and support PrideFeast with the Peer Recovery Network. “We will congregate and disperse in two waves, meeting at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m; dining at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. We will choose four restaurants total and reserve tables for each time slot. For more information, e-mail Chris@gaycity.org

Lambert House Pride Parade Prep Party - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Spend the evening making signs and banners for the Pride Parade on Sunday. Lambert House is a resource center for LGBTQ youth, ages 14-22.

“Frolic” - A Gay Cabaret - 7:30 p.m. show. Century Ballroom, 915 E. Pine St. Coinciding with local Pride festivities, Century Ballroom is bringing together some of the area’s best social dancers and cabaret performers to wine, dine and entertain you. Enjoy dinner before hand and dancing afterwards. Tickets: $25 “Frolic” & OutDancing; $60 with dinner. www.centuryballroom.com

Gods and Monsters - 7:30 p.m. Seattle Art Museum, Plestcheeff Auditorium, 1st & University. $7 at the door (cash only). SAM salutes Gay Pride Month with three outstanding films on June 13, 20 & 27 that explore the Gay image in mainstream cinema. In Gods and Monsters, Ian McKellen portrays the aging James Whale, director of Frankenstein, whose eye for male beauty remains undimmed. Sponsored by Seattle Art Museum and Three Dollar Bill Cinema. Series tickets are available at 206-654-3121 or email boxoffice@seattleartmuseum.org.

Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre in WHACK Out! - 8 p.m. Washington Ensemble Theatre, 608 19th Ave. E. Love and reality fall in and out of whack in this ensemble-generated original work which follows three teens as they grapple with relationships, sex, friendship and the secret to answering the most eternal question of our time: which Beatles songs best apply to my life? Runs June 27-30. Tickets: $5 at brownpapertickets.com/event/37662 and at the door. http://washingtonensemble.org

Seattle Menʼs Chorus in Comedy Tonight! - 8 p.m. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. Go deep into your funny bone for Comedy Tonight! From Shakespeare to Sondheim, Gilbert & Sullivan to Mel Brooks, Seattle Menʼs Chorus pays tribute to great moments in comedy, past and present. Songs! Skits! Surprises! With special guest, Leslie Jordan (aka Beverley Leslie on Will & Grace). Tickets: 206-388-1400; www.flyinghouse.org.

Zanna, Donʼt! - 8 p.m. Poncho Forum, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. Contemporary Classics presents this “hip musical fairytale” about a world where itʼs normal to be Gay, and taboo to straight. Runs Thurs-Sun, June 20-July 6. Tickets: $20; www.brownpapertickets.com.

“In Dogs We Trust” 2nd Annual Traditional Hot Dog Blessing - 10 p.m. The Bottleneck Lounge, 2328 E. Madison St. A free and fun kick off to Gay Pride weekend with blessing by Father Christopher, an ordained priest in the Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church. FREE hot dogs (and veggie dogs) with all the trimmings will be available from 4 p.m to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at the Bottleneck Lounge.

PINKABOO! - The Closeted American Songbook - 10 p.m. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. With a consistent nod to Noel Coward-esque sophistication, PINKABOO! is a fabulously delicious and playful companion piece to ACT's mainstage production A Marvelous Party: The Noel Coward Celebration. The saucy cabaret duo "Phoenicia & Vic" (Wade Madsen & Victor Janusz), along with their special guest pals, will stir up trouble and pillage dozens of great standards and early 20th century showtunes. Together they recreate a late-night speakeasy, giving answer to, "What happens after Noel Coward leaves the comfort of the closeted stage and retires with his cronies in an after-hours club?" Tickets are $10 (free with a same day ticket stub from A Marvelous Party) and are available at the ACT ticket office. 206-292-7676 or online at www.acttheatre.org. Presented by ACT's Central Heating Lab. (Runs June 27-28, July 4-5, July 11-12.)

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom - 11 p.m. Balagan Theatre, 1117 E. Pike St. Local favorites Lily Armani and Patty OʼFurniture star in Charles Buschʼs camp comedy. Tickets: $15-$30. www.twohourstraffic.org

SATURDAY - JUNE 28

20th Annual Pride Week Breakfast - 8 a.m. to noon. Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Ave., a block north of E. Pine St. on the east side of Cal Anderson Park. Breakfast is $7 for all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. There will also be a raffle with many prizes, donated by local merchants and generous individuals, including grand prizes of a three-night stay on the Oregon Coast and four-nights in San Francisco. Raffle tickets are $1.50 each or 5 for $5.00. Breakfast and raffle tickets may be bought at the door. Breakfast beneficiaries are Multifaith Works, Verbena and Dignity Seattle. www.dignityseattle.org.

Bend-It Extravaganza - 11 a.m to 4 p.m. (workshops) at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave., & Home Alive, 1415 10th Ave.; 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (film program) at NW Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave.; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. (fashion show, drag, performance, music) at Vera Project, Seattle Center, in building just north of Key Arena. The Bend-It Extravaganza is a FREE three-day long arts festival (June 27-29) for and by Queer young people and their friends. www.benditbandits.org; www.myspace.com/bend_it.

Out, Sober & Proud - Noon. First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. An LGBTQ and Friends AA Meeting.

Emerald City Softball Association All-Stars vs. The Seattle Police - A Charity Softball Game - 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evergreen High School Softball Field #2, 606 SW 116th St. $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit the Police Explores and Lambert House. www.seattlegaysoftball.org.

“In Dogs We Trust” - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Bottleneck Lounge, 2328 E. Madison St. Enjoy FREE hot dogs (and veggie dogs) with all the trimmings on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at the Bottleneck Lounge in celebration of Gay Pride weekend.

CruiseyT Official Seattle Pride Cruise - Boarding begins at 5 p.m.; cruise departs promptly at 5:30 p.m. Argosy Cruises, Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way. Enjoy a four-hour cruise around Elliott Bay and in Puget Sound with DJd music and dancing, drag divas, a light meal and drinks. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at www.cruiseyt.com. There will be a CruiseyT Meet & Greet Welcome Party on Friday, June 27, 7-9 p.m. at R Place, 619 E. Pine St., and a CruiseyT Seattle Pride Cruise Pre-Party on Saturday, June 28, 2-4 p.m. at Purr, 1518 11th Ave. Taxis will be available at 4 p.m. for those who require them.

“The Love Boat - The Love Connection” - A Pennies From Heaven Benefit for Bailey-Boushay House - 5 p.m. doors; 6 p.m. show. Crescent Lounge, 1314 Olive Way. An evening of fine drag entertainment with your hostess, Miss Sahara Diord. Plus raffle tickets and fundraising auction. No cover.

Soiree Gay - For Youth, Ages 14-22 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. (near E. Denny Way). 206-322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org.

Zanna, Donʼt! - 8 p.m. Poncho Forum, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. Contemporary Classics presents this “hip musical fairytale” about a world where itʼs normal to be Gay, and taboo to be straight. Runs Thurs-Sun, June 20-July 6. Tickets: $20; www.brownpapertickets.com.

Girl4Girlʼs Infamous Pride Event - 9 p.m. Showbox SODO, 1700 1st Ave. S. Featuring DJ Spinderella of Salt-N-Pepa. Tickets: $15-$25. www.girl4girlseattle.com

“Liberate” - A Substance-Free Pride Party - 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. HaLo Studio, 500 E. Pike St. The Peer Recovery Network bring you a substance-free Pride party! DJ, dancing, and plenty of fun! For more information, e-mail Chris@gaycity.org.

SHAMELESS: The Big Menʼs Party of Pride - 9 p.m. doors; 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Neumoʼs, 925 E. Pike St. Have pride. Be shameless. With DJ Escape (NYC). Enjoy aerial performers, lasers, go-go dancers, gift bags. Tickets: $22 before 6/24; $25 at the door. www.onedegreeevents.com

Adventure TV - An Online Retrospective View of Seattle's 2007 Pride Parade - 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. http://adventuretv.bravehost.com (programming info/links). (Watch for Adventure TV's footage of the 2008 Pride Parade the last two weeks of August or the first two weeks of September.)

TRIBE - The Menʼs Afterhours of Pride - 2:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St. With DJ Rob C (Vancouver). Tickets: $20 pre-sale (with priority entrance); $20 at door (must wait in line). www.onedegreeevents.com

SUNDAY - JUNE 29

Seattle Pride Parade Brunch - 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sazerac, 1101 4th Ave. Full brunch menu plus a special Pride Day breakfast buffet as well as a special Bloody Mary bar to help jump start the festivities. 15% of brunch proceeds benefit the Seattle Pride Parade/Seattle Out and Proud.

Seattle PrideFest ë08 - 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion and International Fountain and nearby lawns. Presented by MOViN 92.5 and One Degree Events. www.onedegreeevents.com

Bend-It Extravaganza - 11 a.m to 4 p.m. (workshops) at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave., & Home Alive, 1415 10th Ave.; 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (film program) at NW Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave.; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (spoken word) at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S. The Bend-It Extravaganza is a FREE three-day long arts festival (June 27-29) for and by Queer young people and their friends. www.benditbandits.org; www.myspace.com/bend_it.

“Fluid” - A Substance-Free Celebration at Seattle Center. The Peer Recovery Network invites you to a substance-free celebration at PrideFest. For more information, e-mail Chris@gaycity.org.

“Out -N- About -N- Seattle” - A Special Pride Day Drag Performance Event - 2 p.m. doors; 3 p.m. show. Mainstage Comedy & Music Club, 315 1st Ave. N. An afternoon of fine drag performance hosted by Seattle’s Imperial Princess 33, Candace Derriere and the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle. $12 cover benefits the Imperial Court’s JC Lady Graytop Scholarship Fund and Children’s Hospital Diabetes Fund. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com.

“Paradise” - A Queer Youth Pride Event. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Vera Project, in the Northwest Rooms just north of Key Arena, Seattle Center. In conjunction with the Seattle PrideFest, this FREE pride event for youth ages 22 & under will including music and dancing, food, drinks and HIV testing. Produced by mpowerment, 206-957-1725; myspace.com/mpowermentproject

Rain Countryʼs “Country Pride 2008” - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Seattle Center, Center House Dance Floor. Open dancing featuring Country/Western favorites, 2-Step, Waltz, West & East Coast Swings, Night Club, Shadow and Line Dancing. Rain Countyʼs tradition of the Center House Barn Dance” at 4 p.m. - we teach it, you dance it! Special performances by The Rain City Rhythm Riders, The Emerald City Cloggers and others at 5 p.m. This event is FREE and open to everyone.

Zanna, Donʼt! - 8 p.m. Poncho Forum, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. Contemporary Classics presents this “hip musical fairytale” about a world where itʼs normal to be Gay, and taboo to be straight. Runs Thurs-Sun, June 20-July 6. Tickets: $20; www.brownpapertickets.com.

In the Life - “Leading the Way” - Midnight. KCTS-TV, Ch. 9. In the Lifeʼs June Pride show, “Leading the Way,” celebrates people, places, and events that display the remarkable courage and diversity found in the ranks of the LGBT community - including being “out” in Nepal, in the world of Grand Opera, and on Broadway. This episode also features a conversation with Judy Shepard, reflecting on the tenth anniversary of the death of her son, Matthew.

MONDAY - JUNE 30

TUESDAY - JULY 1

“True Colors” - In Support of the True Colors Fund - 6:30 p.m. WaMu Theater, Qwest Field Event Center, 1000 Occidental Ave. S. Full concert performances by Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Rosie OʼDonnell, Joan Armatrading, Nona Hendryx and host Carson Kressley. www.truecolorstour.com

WEDNESDAY - JULY 2

Gay City TV - "The People in Your Neighborhood" - 7 p.m. Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. Gay life in Seattle ... what's it all about? Find out what other guys think, and give your own opinions about community as Gay City and Three Dollar Bill Cinema screen the first of their GCTV short films. www.gaycity.org.

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JULY 3 THRU JULY 6

Zanna, Donʼt! - 8 p.m. Poncho Forum, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. Contemporary Classics presents this “hip musical fairytale” about a world where itʼs normal to be Gay, and taboo to be straight. Runs Thurs-Sun, June 20-July 6. Tickets: $20; www.brownpaperticket.com.

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JULY 4 & JULY 5

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JULY 5 & JULY 10-11

FRI & SAT

JULY 11 & JULY 12