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Issue 6, Volume 48, February 7, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Cinderella a gorgeous, romantic production

Pacific Northwest Ballet company dancers in Kent Stowell’s Cinderella – Photo by Angela Sterling

by Sharon Cumberland SGN A&E Writer PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET CINDERELLA MARION OLIVER MCCAW HALL January 31 (continues through 2/9)

Kent Stowell, one of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s founders and one of its principal choreographers since 1977, has done something really interesting in his version of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. In addition to the music Prokofiev wrote for his ballet in 1940-44, Stowell has included inciden-

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Apply yourself to SPT’s Admissions – smart, funny, mind-blowing

Benjamin McCormack in Admissions at Seattle Public Theater – Photo by John Ulman

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer ADMISSIONS SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATER Through February 23

Playwright Joshua Harmon is a fearless writer. As demonstrated in his play, Bad Jews, and again, clearly, in his play, Admissions, now at Seattle Public Theater, he seems to take a topical subject and aim his

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92nd Annual Academy Awards predictions

Judy – Photo courtesy of Roadside Attractions

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer 92ND ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS DOLBY THEATRE LOS ANGELES ABC & KOMO 4 TV BROADCAST Sunday, February 9 @ 5pm PST (Red Carpet @ 3:30pm PST)

The 92nd annual Academy Awards are this Sunday, and I admit I’m having a heck of time getting excited about them. Not because I dislike the films or anything. I’m all for either of the supposed Best Picture frontrunners (Sam Mendes ambitious WWI drama 1917 and Bong Joon Ho’s inventively thrilling satire Parasite) taking home the top

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Mario Cantone appears in new musical Bliss at 5th Avenue Theatre

Mario Cantone in Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre – Photo by Darren Cox

by David Edward Hughes Special to the SGN BLISS 5TH AVENUE THEATRE February 6-23

Probably best known for his role as Anthony Marentino, the wedding planner/ Charlotte’s confidante on the uber-popular HBO TV series “Sex and the City” (and two subsequent films) and on Netflix this year

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Celebrating 46 Years!

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in a hysterical turn as Alma Joy on “AJ and the Queen” opposite RuPaul, actor Mario Cantone is constantly in a New York state, or at least New York City, state of mind.

The chance to work on the new musical Bliss at the 5th Avenue Theatre with one of his bestie’s, Director Sheryl Kaller, as well as having extra time with his bi-coastal spouse, Jerry Dixon (the current Artistic Director at Issaquah’s Village Theatre), is what lured him to the Emerald City.

Engaging, warm and outlandishly funny are words that come to mind from my time spent chatting with this man who upon judging a Miss America pageant a few years back said: “ It’s overwhelming. I feel like I’m in some gay to straight conversion therapy right now!”

David Edward Hughes: Hi Mario. Welcome to Seattle. I became a fan of yours when I saw you in the show-stealing role of Buzz in Love! Valour! Compassion! on Broadway, shortly after Nathan Lane left the cast.

Mario Cantone: Can you believe that was twenty-five years ago? Yes, Nathan had done it off-Broadway and opened the show on Broadway. I went in after about a month and a half when he went to Hollywood to film The Birdcage. When they made the film of L!V!C! Nathan wasn’t available.

Our director, Joe Mantello was given a list of names by New Line Pictures, which I definitely wasn’t on, and they cast Jason Alexander. I was thirty-five but I looked too young at the time anyway.

DEH: How did Bliss come about for you?

MC: I did workshops of three different musicals and this was the one I chose. It’s great! It’s brilliant! Best score I’ve heard in

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a long, long time. The writers are amazing.

Sheryl, the director’s one of my best friends.

We went to college together and she directed me in a musical back then, so we’ve known each other for forty years. It was the perfect storm, because I’m a recluse and I like to stay home. It’s a great role pretty much written around me. The cast is great! They’re all around thirty and that’s really annoying! I keep telling them wait till you’re old. You’re all immortal, now!

DEH: What can you tell us about your role?

MC: I play Sir Pincus Glimmermore, who is 500 years old and working for the Royals a long time. He’s the fairy godfather, kind of, to four highly marriageable princesses. He’s funny, crazy, flamboyant elegant, and interesting. I don’t want to tell you too much. And the 5th Avenue is a great theatre. It’s like an opera house, I feel like I should sing opera. I don’t sing opera, but I discovered opera 10 years ago. I always say 50 plus gay equals opera!

DEH: It must be nice to have a place here to stay with your husband Jerry.

MC: Yes, he has the place here and we have the place in New York. He’s a Tony awards nominator this year, so he’s back and forth a lot. But I’m glad he’s here while I’m doing this.

And this is a fabulous city. With great restaurants, and I love to eat! The Walrus & the Carpenter (in Ballard) their chef Renee Erickson is out of this world! And on 12th Ave, we have Canon, there’s no place like it even In New York, a mixology bar with food unlike you’ve ever had in a bar. General Porpoise donuts are to die for, and they will kill me one day! I love the food here. I just gotta stay away from the fucking donuts and fucking ice cream! Then it’s just sodas and coffee. Thank god coffee’s low calorie!

DEH: What role have you played that you were surprised to have been cast in?

MC: In Assassins at Studio 54, I was sur e Joe Mantello wanted me for Guiteau, a very flamboyant character but instead he cast me as Sam Byck. He said “Read those monologues. No one will be able to turn them like you!” So, I said okay. And we had a great time.

DEH: What play or musical would you like to do at this point in your life?

MC: The play I want to do is Neil Simon’s The Prisoner of Second Avenue. I did a reading of it with Pam Adlon from “Better Things” on FX, which I’m actually going to be on in March, but there were rights issues. I still want to do it though. But a musical? Well, I wanna do Mama Rose in Gypsy.

DEH: Why did I know you’d say that?

MC: I know. I’ll do The Act. That great Liza Minnelli musical!

DEH: But meanwhile, I’m so looking forward to seeing you create a new role in Bliss.

MC: I’ll see you opening night. Thanks so much, I appreciate your time.

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pungent thoughts at just about every aspect of it! And he’s funny and writes smart dialogue that fills his characters with complicated, human feelings.

Director Annie Lareau pulls out all the complications imbedded in this story of an “admissions counselor,” Sherri (aptly and sensitively played by stage veteran Anne Allgood), who has worked tirelessly over the last 15 years to increase diversity at a very white, very old New England prep school. She is finally on the verge of gaining the coveted 20% mark for minorities which she and her husband, Bill (a lovely, acerbic Kevin McKeon), want to celebrate.

Bill is also a school administrator.

But then, at the same time, their only child, high school graduating senior Charlie (Benjamin McCormack, who pulls out all the stops), receives the news that he has been “deferred” at his dream school, Yale.

He also finds out that best friend, Perry, has been accepted! They dreamed of going together. Suddenly, Charlie is not so happy about his friend’s acceptance and wants to chalk it up to Perry’s being “Black” (Perry’s family is “mixed race”) because Charlie’s high school achievements are better than Perry’s and he “should” have priority acceptance!

Here we are, neck-deep into race politics, racial preferences, liberal “woke” folks whose jobs it is to help diversify and include more people of color/different backgrounds who come smack dab up against times when it affects their family, white privilege, and the “scarcity” model.

What is “scarcity”? Wikipedia says it, “is the fundamental economic assumption of having seemingly unlimited human needs and wants in a world of limited resources.”

Harmon looks at trying to figure out how inclusion can be win-win when schools such as Yale and Harvard have finite resources (freshman entrance spots) and an overabundance of qualified applicants. Studies have shown that inclusion

Macall Gordon and Anne Allgood in Admissions – Photo by John Ulman

increases creativity and understanding of people who are “not like you.” But scarcity means that including more people of color means to decrease the number of “white” students these universities can admit.

But Harmon goes deeper than that.

Through his brilliant monologues of young Charlie – who goes through an enormous shift through the arc of the play – Harmon challenges us to think about what we are willing to sacrifice of our own privilege in favor of a fairer, more creative, more accepting world. Somehow, he also makes much of the play funny! He helps us laugh at society and our foibles and even our prejudices.

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The production serves the play beautifully. Two additional cast members, Perry’s mother (Macall Gordon) and a teacher at the school (Barbara Lindsay) bring in other views that increase the 360 degree exploration. Every cast member does a great job with their character and dialogue.

The sound design with transition music is so important to listen to. D.R. Amromin includes subtle song choices that enhance the subtext. Amber Parker’s lighting design is key, too, as Christopher Mumaw’s elegant set of the interior of the house turns into a school office by simply relighting the room and changing a few table items.

This is a terrific show to bring your

teenagers to if you are at all interested in deep conversations about important social concepts with them! This is a terrific show to see for everyone of every color and background to crack open a difficult topic where gray areas abound. Harmon doesn’t answer the questions, but he poses them accurately and rather completely.

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UW World Dance + Brian Brooks Moving Company = WOW!

Brian Brooks Moving Company’s “Closing Distance” – Photo by Warren Woo

by Sharon Cumberland SGN A&E Writer UW WORLD DANCE BRIAN BROOKS MOVING COMPANY MEANY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS January 30 (also 1/31 & 2/1) What do dancers do when they grow older? When their bodies begin to break down and they can’t dance the way they did when they were young? One famous dancer, Wendy Whelan of the New York City Ballet, called upon choreographer, Brian Brooks to work with her in finding new ways to dance. Their collaboration, called “Restless Creature” (see it on YouTube) uses fascinating techniques of continuity, balance, and continuous movement that characterize the work of his company, the Brian Brooks Moving Company.

His dancers are young, but Brooks himself is an older dancer now, and the first dance of the evening (on opening night) replaced the previously scheduled work with a solo performed by the choreographer himself called “I’m Going To Explode” – and did he ever! His movements – energetic and explosive – have qualities that reach beyond the acrobatics and technique of youth, stripped down to the elements of movement propelled by emotions. It was a great start to a great evening featuring four

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of Brooks’ works – one a brand-new world premiere commissioned by the Meany Center for the Performing Arts.

“I’m Going To Explode” In this solo dance, Brooks walked onto the stage to a single chair turned sideways to the audience. He sat down, took off his shoes, then his coat, flapped his arms in time with a percussion soundscape, and proceeded to go bonkers – jumping up, twitching, twirling, falling, wrapping his arms around his head. It was rhythmic and intricate and somehow it all made crazy sense, as though the audience was witnessing a statement in a new, frantic language.

He concluded by returning to the chair, putting on his shoes, and walking off stage – to the cheers and applause of the audience.

It sounds weird – it was weird – but it was also a deep comment on the conventional life versus the inner life. It was a dance only the choreographer could do: complex, personal, and apparently spontaneous.

“Torrent” (2013) This dance was an exercise in sequences – dancers forming a line and flowing, oneby-one, from the back to the front in seamless extension. As they moved, individuals in the line would step out to perform brief solos and duets, before rejoining the ever-moving stream. At one point the line developed into a diagonal that turned like the dial of a clock as dancers continuously

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changed their order in the line. Every move was as unique as individual lives, and yet the sequences echoed each other, as if they were creating a community of swirling waves. The dramatic ending – dancers disappearing together into the shadow of the back wall – was the only way to bring this liquid motion to a satisfying conclusion since it seemed as though it would continue forever.

“Motor” (Excerpt, 2010) This was my favorite dance of the evening – a mesmerizing duet consisting of two men in black dance shorts performing identical steps and gestures side-by-side.

They bounced on the balls of their feet, first one foot then the other, as their arms swam in the air, changing directions, orientation, pace, yet remaining linked together by an invisible force, as though one man was a mirror of the other. The music was compelling – horns in glorious chords – as the dancers (equally powerful Evan Fisk and Zachary Gonder) performed ever-increasing feats of strength in their dance steps. If one person had performed this challenging dance it would not have had the brilliance of seeing two dancers linked in forceful unison. I would happily see this dance again – and again.

“Closing Distance” (2020, World Premiere) This world premiere dance was also my

favorite dance of the evening – I wrote in my notes “WOW!!” and “GREAT DANCE TRIO!” It began with seven dancers whose movement was determined by extended arms, each dancer having to grasp another’s arm before extending his or her own for others to clutch as the whole group moved in an amoeba-like body across the stage.

Once again we saw Brooks’ fascination with continuous movement, inventing a new way for individuals to create a single, flowing entity. At one point a trio of dancers moved together as though linked at the torso – what the human body would look like if it took three bodies to make one.

This triplet linked its arms in an elaborate construction of wings, performing move after inventive move that intensified with each iteration. The dance continued with six dancers forming patterns on the floor, arm patterns in the air, heads and elbows like independent dancers – all impossible to describe, yet unendingly fascinating.

What a premiere! It’s the work of a very mature, very gifted choreographer.

Congratulations to the Meany Center for the Performing Arts for awarding this commission and bringing a great new dance to dance into the world. This was my first time seeing Brian Brooks Moving Company – an opportunity I hope to have many times again in the future.

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If the shoe doesn’t fit…. Pacific Northwest Ballet company dancers in Kent Stowell’s Cinderella – Photo by Angela Sterling

Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Laura Tisserand as the Fairy Godmother in Kent Stowell’s Cinderella – Photo by Angela Sterling

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tal music from the composer’s other narrative works, including the “Mephisto Waltz” and his opera The Love of Three Oranges among other selections. This had the effect of extending the story so that Stowell could give the character of Cinderella more opportunities to express her inner life.

The result is a three-act/two intermission evening of dance that is at once beautiful, elegant, and long. While I think the evening could be shortened by half an hour – some of the additional pantomimes seemed repetitive – there’s no shortage of delightful moments, wonderful dancing, and gorgeous costumes in this familiar and beloved fairy tale.

On opening night the role of Cinderella was charmingly danced by Noelani Pantastico. She smoothly managed the contradictions of being kind and helpful to her silly stepsisters (Nancy Casciano and Abby Jane DeAngelo), sorrowful with her widowed father (William Lin-Yee), and shyly thrilled by her Prince (Seth Orza). Stowell is as fond of pantomime as any Russian choreographer, so that Pantastico’s Cinderella had a chance to demonstrate her graceful acting in reveries and memories in addition to the accomplished dancing we enjoy so much.

Another standout of the evening was Laura Tisserand as the Godmother who is transformed into the Good Fairy, making all things possible for Cinderella. She leads the Sprites and Four Seasons, as well as a corps of party guests and attendants in simple dances that express the exuberance of the happy world Cinderella is destined to join. Benjamin Griffiths plays the Jester, whose spectacular airborne leaps wow the audience. There are also a gang of “Clock Children” and “Bugs” – children from the PNB dance school – whose antics escort Cinderella through her transformation into a Princess worthy of Prince. One of the joys of this performance is to see so many very young children perform so well.

The many interpolations that Stowell introduces into the fairy tale makes the evening longer, but Conductor Emil de Cou and the PNB orchestra play so brilliantly that it’s worth the price of the ticket just to hear them perform Prokofiev’s marvelous music. And the 18th century style costumes by Martin Pakledinaz are simply out of this world – gorgeous fantasies of an elaborate historical period. There’s even a magic coach conveyed by a team of sparkling fairy children who escort Cinderella to the ball.

My only wish for this production is that it kept more closely to the sense of the fairy tale. The Prince’s ball, for instance, has no potential brides in attendance other than Cinderella and her two stepsisters.

The other guests are dressed uniformly in red and seem to represent an ambiguous fairy world that makes the Prince and his court seem unreal. Since there are no other contenders for the Prince’s affections, the search for the girl with the glass slipper becomes somewhat pointless, since all the Prince would have to do in this altered tale is to ask the young lady with the other shoe to step forward. The ball scene also comes

Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancers Noelani Pantastico and Seth Orza as Cinderella and her Prince, in Kent Stowell’s Cinderella – Photo by Angela Sterling

with some dancing devils who seem to have no rational place in the story, and the final scene has such a long pantomime-retelling of Cinderella’s life that the momentum of the narrative is lost.

Prokofiev’s origin; ballet music – containing three acts and fifty dance sequences – is music enough for the telling of this tale. This

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slower, more dreamy version undermines the story and its main point – the transformation of a young person unjustly rejected whose goodness and hard work brings her the support she needs to succeed. The “Cinderella story” in all its versions is an archetypal story, no improvements needed.

But that’s an English major’s complaint

(I confess). This is a gorgeous, romantic production that will thrill audiences from the very youngest to the very oldest. Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Cinderella to Prokofiev’s marvelous music is presented at McCaw Hall through February 9. Bring the whole family to this delightful classic. Box Office: 206-441-2424; https://www.pnb.org/

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14th Annual Academy Awards party returns to Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center SEATTLE (January 30, 2020) – Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center and Three Dollar Bill Cinema will celebrate the 92nd Academy Awards and both of their 25th anniversaries at Gay City on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Guests can walk the pink carpet, celebrate with community, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and bottomless popcorn.

Plus, hosting is Seattle’s own renowned drag king illusionist D Dynasty.

“Having the 2020 Academy Awards Party back in a community center like Gay City brings it back to its roots: creating a space to get together with friends, watching the Academy Awards, and celebrating the arts,” said Fred Swanson, Gay City’s executive director.

“We are so excited that Three Dollar Bill Cinema and Gay City are working together on our Annual Academy Awards party,” said Three Dollar Bill Cinema Executive Director Kathleen Mullen.

“There is so much to talk about, from the great films that came out in 2019 to the controversies around the awards nominations this year. With some sharp conversation, good competitive fun, and a fun-loving community spirit, we are sure to all have a great time.”

CHEER Seattle and the Seattle Quake Rugby Football Club will volunteer to help with the film nominee raffle of the evening.

Proceeds will benefit Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center and Three Dollar Bill Cinema. This will be the 14th Academy Awards party hosted by the two partnering organizations.

information, visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org.

D Dynasty is a male illusionist drag king based in Seattle and long-time advocate for the LGBTQ community in his day life and performance life. His performances are a rare treat for those lucky enough to see them.

Learn more at www.gaycity.org/d-dynasty.

CHEER Seattle is a diverse group of dedicated volunteers who perform to raise spirits, awareness, and funds for people living with life-challenging conditions. www.cheerseattle.org

• Date: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 • Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Location: Gay City: Seattle’s LGTBQ Center, 517 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 • Tickets: $25 at https://threedollarbillcinema.org/ and at the door.

2020 marks Gay City’s 25th year of building resilience and joy in LGBTQ communities. We are the leading HIV/STI tester, and provide 100+ resources and a space for our LGBTQ people to grow, thrive, and be authentically themselves...a place to be you.

Our mission is to cultivate access and con-

nections to promote self-determination, liberation, and joy in our communities. For more information, visit www.gaycity.org.

Three Dollar Bill Cinema is a nonprofit arts organization that provides access to films by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people and a forum for LGBTQ filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences. Annual programs include the Seattle Queer Film Festival, Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival, Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Cinema, and Reel Queer Youth. For more

Seattle Quake Rugby Football Club is a nonprofit corporation and a gay organization that actively seeks out traditionally underrepresented members in our community and encourages them to explore the sport of Rugby Union in a nonthreatening and empowering environment. As such, the Seattle Quake maintains a developmental rugby program that fosters a love for the sport of rugby, regardless of athletic ability. Through positive and competitive engagement in our surrounding communities, we hope to directly challenge stereotypes and bigotry in what has historically been the uncommon ground of rugby. Furthermore, we actively participate and are in solidarity with other organizations that share our common goals of mutual understanding and respect for all members of the community. quakerugby.org Courtesy of Gay City

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continued from cover prize. Heck, even if I wasn’t over the moon about the movie, I’d even be okay with Taika Waititi’s controversial Nazi youth comedy Jojo Rabbit sneakily usurping the throne as some pundits predict might be a possibility.

No, my issues aren’t necessarily with the nominated titles (Joker aside, which I’m on record for despising). It’s been more with the humdrum inevitability of those nominees throughout the so-called “awards season.”

This is one of those years where, whether true or not, the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) have done the least amount of work possible during their annual voting process. There was never any drama. There was never any mystery. It was as if there were 15 or so designated titles deemed “worthy” of a nomination and those were the motion pictures voters stuck with, anything outside of traditional narratives (other than Parasite) or gender/cultural representation left at the bottom of the screener pile unwatched.

As such, the nine features up for Best Picture (1917, Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood and Parasite) received the lion’s share of this year’s nominations.

Sure, movies like Knives Out, Bombshell and even Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker pop up here and there. But for the most part those are the nine singled out in almost every viable category, and personally I find that to be incredibly disheartening.

From a prediction standpoint, while it’s unlikely there will be a shocker in any of the acting categories (Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger, Brad Pitt and Laura Dern are going to win Oscars), the remainder of the categories are all by and large up in the air, including Best Picture. As already mentioned, 1917 and Parasite are the presumed frontrunners, but in reality it does feel like along with those two Jojo Rabbit, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood and even Joker

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have a legitimate shot at taking the top prize.

Best Director is also noticeably competitive this year, as are the Screenplay, Editing, Costumes and both Sound categories.

I guess that means I should check my whining about the lack of inclusion and diversity (both in representation and in the nominated films themselves) in this year’s nominees and celebrate the fact that there’s actually a competitive race in the majority of the categories. It certainly makes predicting the outcome this year at least somewhat fun.

In fact, pretty sure my track record of finishing around 90% correct on my picks year-in and year-out might even be in jeopardy.

Anyhow, here are my predictions for the 92nd annual Academy Awards. Enjoy!

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BEST PICTURE Nominees: 1917, Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, Parasite Prediction: 1917 Thoughts: As cool as it would be to see Parasite make history and be the first foreign language film to win Best Picture, I just don’t see the Academy following through on delivering on something so momentous.

BEST DIRECTOR Nominees: Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), Sam Mendes (1917), Todd Phillips (Joker), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman), Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood) Prediction: Sam Mendes

Thoughts: I think this is a lock even if Parasite wins Best Picture as Academy Members tend to love technical wizardry, and on that front 1917 is clearly the superior choice.

BEST ACTOR Nominees: Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory), Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon a Time…in America), Adam Driver (Marriage Story), Joaquin Phoenix (Joker), Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes) Prediction: Joaquin Phoenix Thoughts: While I couldn’t stand Joker and didn’t think Phoenix was actually all that good in the film, holy cow have awards season voters disagreed with me. This is a gigantic lock.

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1917 – Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Joaquin Phoenix in Joker – Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Renée Zellweger in Judy – Photo courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Brad Pitt in Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood – Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Laura Dern in Marriage Story – Photo courtesy of Netflix

BEST ACTRESS Nominees: Cynthia Erivo (Harriet), Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story), Saoirse Ronan (Little Women), Charlize Theron (Bombshell), Renée Zellweger (Judy) Prediction: Renée Zellweger Thoughts: I can’t help but keep thinking about how much more interesting this category would have been had Lupita Nyong’o (Us) and Awkafina (The Farewell) been here. Oh well. C’est la vie.

because she wasn’t nominated for Best Director. Unfortunately, I suspect that’s not going to be the case.

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Nominees: 1917, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, Parasite Prediction: Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Thoughts: If The Irishman is going to win anything, it will be this. Otherwise, Scorsese’s mobster epic is going to go home empty-handed.

BEST SOUND MIXING Nominees: 1917, Ad Astra, Ford v Ferrari, Joker, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Prediction: 1917 Thoughts: I really want to say Ad Astra, mainly because this is inexplicably the film’s only nomination.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Nominees: Tom Hanks (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood), Anthony Hopkins (The Two Popes), Al Pacino (The Irishman), Joe Pesci (The Irishman), Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood) Prediction: Brad Pitt Thoughts: Brad Pitt’s best 2019 performance was in Ad Astra. Just a reminder.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Nominees: Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell), Laura Dern (Marriage Story), Scarlett Johansson (Jojo Rabbit), Florence Pugh (Little Women), Margot Robbie (Bombshell) Prediction: Laura Dern Thoughts: Don’t be surprised if Florence Pugh pulls off a shocker. This is the acting category where that frequently happens.

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Nominees: 1917, Knives Out, Marriage Story, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, Parasite Prediction: Parasite Thoughts: Freakishly competitive category. 1917 and Knives Out could easily take this as well.

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Nominees: The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, The Two Popes Prediction: Jojo Rabbit Thoughts: Conventional wisdom Greta Gerwig gets the win for Little Women mainly

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE Nominees: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, I Lost My Body, Klaus, Missing Link, Toy Story 4 Prediction: Toy Story 4 Thoughts: My prediction is wrong. I almost guarantee it. One of the other four (I have no idea which) is likely going to pull off an upset.

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Nominees: American Factory, The Cave, The Edge of Democracy, For Sama, Honeyland Prediction: For Sama Thoughts: Don’t watch all of these back-to-back. They’re all terrific. They’re also all REALLY depressing.

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE Nominees: Corpus Christi, Honeyland, Les Misérables, Pain and Glory, Parasite Prediction: Parasite Thoughts: Think this is a foregone conclusion? It might not be. If Parasite loses here there’s an awfully good chance it’s going to win Best Picture instead.

BEST CINEMATOGRPAHY Nominees: 1917, The Irishman, Joker, The Lighthouse, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Prediction: 1917 Thoughts: Yeah, 1917 has this in the bag.

BEST EDITING Nominees: Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Parasite Prediction: Ford v Ferrari Thoughts: If Parasite wins here, it will pull off the Best Picture shocker.

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BEST COSTUME DESIGN Nominees: The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood Prediction: Jojo Rabbit Thoughts: I really want Little Women to win this. I don’t think it is going to.

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING Nominees: 1917, Bombshell, Joker, Judy, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Prediction: Bombshell Thoughts: Would actually love to see 1917 get this.

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE Nominees: 1917, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Prediction: Joker Thoughts: I have this feeling John Williams will win in an upset. It’s his final Star Wars score, after all, and the entire Academy membership knows it.

BEST ORIGINAL SONG Nominees: “I’m Standing With You” (Breakthrough), “Into the Unknown” (Frozen II), “Stand Up” (Harriet), “I’m Gonna Love Me Again” (Rocketman), “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” (Toy Story 4) Prediction: “Stand Up” (Harriet) Thoughts: How is this Rocketman’s only nomination? That’s just crazy.

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BEST SOUND EDITING Nominees: 1917, Ford v Ferrari, Joker, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Prediction: 1917 Thoughts: I’d rather Ford v Ferrari won at least one of the two Sound Oscars it is nominated for. Not going to happen, but I think that would be pretty neat.

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Nominees: 1917, Avengers: Endgame, The Irishman, The Lion King, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Prediction: Avengers: Endgame Thoughts: I feel like the effects in 1917 are going to be too subtle for the Academy membership. I’m hoping I am wrong.

BEST ANIMATED SHORT Nominees: Daughter, Hair Love, Kitbull, Memorable, Sister Prediction: Hair Love BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT Nominees: In the Absence, Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl), Life Overtakes Me, St. Louis Superman, Walk Run Cha-Cha Prediction: Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl) BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT Nominees: Brotherhood, Nefta Football Club, The Neighbors’ Window, Saria, Une soeur Prediction: Nefta Football Club

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Cathy Yan’s colorful Birds of Prey a wickedly absurd punk rock riot

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer BIRDS OF PREY Now playing If David Ayer’s Suicide Squad was the low point for Warner Bros’ latest round of DCbased comic book escapades in a post Man of Steel world, then imagine how surprising it is to find that this weekend’s Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) turns out to be kind of outstanding. Directed by Cathy Yan (Dead Pigs) and written by Christina Hodson (Bumblebee), even though this wickedly absurd slice of action-fueled comedic delirium contains DNA culled from Ayer’s 2016 misbegotten box office hit, to say this film dances to the beat of its own idiosyncratic drum would be massively understating the obvious.

As told by craftily whip-smart unreliable narrator Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), this is a tale of murder, mayhem, friendship, sisterhood and female empowerment that is as messy as it is precise.

Hodson’s screenplay zeroes in on the patriarchal status quo and rips it to shreds one shortsighted misogynistic bad guy at a time. At the same time, Yan delivers a bevy of colorfully playful visuals while also refusing to soften the violence or shrink away from this world’s frequently indecorous vulgarity. This is a hypnotic whirligig of funhouse delights and amusement park thrills, all of it imbued with a punk rock sensibility that’s a serious kick in the pants.

The plot has something to do with Harley trying to survive living on the streets of Gotham City after the criminal underworld learns she and the Joker have called it quits.

Into this chaos drops teenage pickpocket Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco), silent crossbow assassin Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), veteran Gotham detective Renee Mon-

Margot Robbie in Birds of Prey – Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

toya (Rosie Perez) and athletic songbird with a mysterious past Dinah Lance (Jurnee Smollett-Bell). All of these women have managed to run afoul of murderous crime lord Roman Sionis (Ewan McGregor) and his face-peeling righthand man Victor Zsasz (Chris Messina), and the only way the five of them are going to survive is if they put their differences aside and join forces.

It’s more complicated than that, of course, but not nearly as much as it initially looks like it is going to be. Hodson smartly keeps things pretty simple, choosing to concentrate more on the relationships between the characters and the growing affection these women have for one another than she does inserting any unnecessary twists or misbegotten red herrings just for the sake of doing so. By sticking to the narrative basics the screenwriter focuses on a bevy

of themes and ideas she’d otherwise been unable to explore. Also, and unlike Suicide Squad, Hodson allows Harley to come into her own as the jubilant princess of crime and mayhem she was always meant to be, Robbie taking full advantage of this giftwrapped opportunity in the process.

Yan directs with confidence. Like some surreal mashup of Mike Hodges’ Flash Gordon, Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy, Johnnie To’s The Heroic Trio and Rachel Talalay’s Tank Girl, much of the motion picture moves at such a brazen, unapologetically fevered pace I found it difficult to catch my breath.

The director allows the humor to pack a bruising punch and the action to leave a bloodied lip. But Yan just as assuredly keeps the spotlight on the women, never forgetting about any of them for a second. She understands they are the heart and soul of the proceedings,

Visually seductive Gretel & Hansel a banquet of horrific delights

Sophia Lillis in Gretel & Hansel – Photo courtesy of United Artists Releasing

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer GRETEL & HANSEL Now playing

Gretel & Hansel is not the fairy tale you know.

After refusing the lecherous advances of a Lord she was seeking employment from, and with their mother unable to care for them as she physically and mentally deteriorates

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after the death of their woodsman father, Gretel (Sophia Lillis) discovers it necessary for she and her younger brother Hansel (Sammy Leakey) to head off on their own.

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and had I not cared for all of them it’s doubtful I’d have enjoyed myself nearly as much as I ultimately did.

As strong as McGregor and Messina are, and they are sublime, there are portions of the story where they are relegated so far to the sidelines I began to wonder why it was exactly all of Gotham was so keen to do what they ask. Even though the duo has a penchant for slicing off the faces of their victims, I also can’t say I found them that frightening. Additionally, Yan does have trouble settling on the proper tone for her comic book adaptation, the opening prologue a little haphazard almost as if everyone involved with the production were readying to make things up as they go along.

No matter. Featuring top-notch cinematography courtesy of Matthew Libatique (A Star Is Born, Mother!), awesome production design by K.K. Barrett (The Goldfinch), Erin Benach’s (The Neon Demon) dazzlingly eccentric costumes and an energetic score from Daniel Pemberton (SpiderMan: Into the Spider-Verse), the technical aspects couldn’t be better. As for the actions sequences (staged by the John Wick stunt team), they are certifiably terrific, Yan and Hodson sprinkling in delightful little character beats throughout the bone-crunching carnage all of which gives each of the five women addition depth that only make each of them feel even more authentic.

All of the ladies are wonderful. Robbie makes Harley her own, cementing the wise-cracking not-so-villainous villainess as a signature character she’ll long be remembered for portraying. But newcomer Basco is nearly as good, the youngster filling wide-eyed Cassandra’s shoes nicely. I wish there was a little more Renee Montoya poking around looking for answers, but that doesn’t make Perez any less perfect, while Winstead has a deadpan gravitas I couldn’t help but be drawn to. Smollett-Bell might be the film’s most invigorating secret asset, the subtle complexity of her performance catching me happily by surprise.

Birds of Prey won’t please everyone.

But the sexist man-babies whose opinions I could care less about aside, for some this exaggerated self-reflexive type of humor and the sensationalistic gruesomeness of the violence will be a little tough to swallow. Yet my hope is that those people will be in the minority, as I found Yan’s comic book frolic into the cartoonish illogical to be an all-out blast. Harley Quinn’s emancipation and the birth of a new group of female crimefighters is one I happily stand to applaud, and if this ragtag group’s adventures continue in the future trust I’ll be first in line to witness them firsthand.

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As they make their way through the forest they stumble upon a large secluded house, the kindly old woman who lives there, Holda (Alice Krige), willing to give them plenty of food and a comfy bed for the night.

If you think you know what happens next you would be right and wrong in almost equal measure. While a number of the narrative beats follow the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale we all know and love, director Osgood Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter) and Rob Hayes have still shaken things up considerably. This is a devastating sojourn into darkness and despair that is unrelenting in its emotionally grim finality. Yet there is a heartfelt eloquence to this relationship between sister and brother that transcends the insidious desolation lurking at the heart of the story. It’s abhorrently picturesque, this richly nuanced and decidedly esoteric reworking of the material an unforgettable saga of selfless love, steadfast determination and selfish yearning I can’t wait to watch again.

LOS ANGELES (February 5, 2020) – SAG-AFTRA mourns the loss of SAG Life Achievement honoree Kirk Douglas, who passed away today at the age of 103.

Douglas’s career spanned more than six decades and more than 80 films, including Spartacus, Lust for Life, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Man from Snowy River, and The Final Countdown. A union member since 1942, Douglas was honored with the 35th SAG Life Achievement Award in 1998.

“One of the last remaining legends of Hollywood’s golden age, Kirk Douglas was an extraordinary actor. He was also a powerful voice who helped end the blacklist in our industry,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “With his extensive body of work, he made an indelible mark

on cinema. But as a true humanitarian, his lifelong dedication to quietly supporting worthy causes may have made an even greater impact. Kirk will be deeply missed, and we send our condolences to his family, friends, and fans.”

Douglas was a generous philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to schools, hospitals, and facilities that help the homeless.

He also remembered his fellow performers. Douglas and his wife Anne gave more than $40 million to the Motion Picture & Television Fund over their lifetimes and were responsible for the creation of a care facility for Alzheimer’s patients. In 2015, in honor of Douglas’s 99th birthday, the MPTF announced that it would build a new facility to be named in the actor’s honor.

SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists, and other entertainment and media professionals. SAGAFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAGAFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.

I really liked Perkins’ The Blackcoat’s Daughter. I wasn’t quite as enamored with his 2016 follow-up I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House but the film was still a visual treat with its fair share of disquieting moments. But what he does with Gretel & Hansel is extraordinary. He transforms Hayes’ script into a haunting allegory of want, need and desire that transcends its fairy tale roots the same way that Neil Jordan’s The Company of Wolves did back in 1984. Perkins creates an intimate form of terror that slowly burrows its way underneath the skin as if the film itself were trying to transform the viewer’s DNA into something new, something different and something decidedly unnatural.

The focus on Gretel is vital to the film’s success. Her transformation is astonishing.

The way her initial wariness is circumvented by the wish to become more than what the male-dominated world at large insists she can be. How Holda uses the teenager’s fear as a tool of seduction. The way her love for Hansel is deftly consumed by a bevy of waking dreams and sleepless nightmares designed to appropriate it as a tool of division instead of an anchor of familial togetherness. It is the

good, bad and disconcertingly in-between of the full female experience, and as such truth is often found in a lie and falsehoods can be the gateway to a deeper understanding of the factual actualities of the entire human condition start to finish.

Lillis and Krige are exceptional. The actresses play off one another skillfully, Gretel and Holda becoming increasingly fascinated and worried by one another as their two personalities and life experiences become gradually more intertwined. This witch may be an evil scourge on the forest but the pain and the strife that lead her to such an end is pitiably moving. Gretel is virtuous, intelligent and steadfast in her belief she can make a better life for her brother, but that doesn’t mean she still doesn’t greedily hold it against the boy that her sacrifices for his well-being might be keeping her from living up to her full potential.

The two women are dual shades of grey, the only question being whether or not the younger of them will be tempted to slide more towards the Dark and sit alongside the older, or if instead she’d rather stay in a position where she still can bask in the

power of the Light. Lillis and Krige dance around one another with pinpoint precision, and I was captivated by how the former’s innocence melded so seamlessly with the latter’s gnarled experience. Krige, in particular, is hypnotically magnificent, Holda the sort of tragically mesmeric villain I’ll be thinking about for a long time to come.

Then there is the look of Perkins’ film.

Comparisons to recent genre favorites like The Witch and Mandy are likely inevitable.

They also aren’t entirely accurate. Jeremy Reed’s (Hard Candy) production design, Leonie Prendergast’s (The Turning) costumes and Galo Olivares’ cinematography are all exquisite, while composer Robin Coudert’s (Revenge) score is nothing short of perfect. Perkins utilizes all of these technical facets to create an aura of melancholic menace that is paralleled beautifully with an aspirational winsomeness that’s imaginative and unique. This allows the director to add a layer of constant naturalistic dread that only grows in demoralizing majesty as the story moves towards conclusion, all of which makes Gretel & Hansel an ominous banquet of delights worthy of feasting upon.

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Uneven Rhythm Section falls frustratingly flat

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer THE RHYTHM SECTION Now playing

Blake Lively in The Rhythm Section – Photo by Paramount Pictures

Reed Morano’s (Meadowland) tough, stripped-down handling of screenwriter Mark Burnell’s adaptation of his best-selling 1999 novel The Rhythm Section has plenty going for it, including a fierce, expressively multifaceted performance from star Blake Lively. But this revenge-fueled espionage tale of assassination, paranoia and terrorism never finds its footing, and for all its positives this is still one motion picture I’m having difficulty embracing.

The plot is straightforward enough. Three years after a mysterious plane accident took the lives of her entire family, Stephanie Patrick (Lively) is found in a dirty London brothel by investigative journalist Keith Proctor (Raza Jaffrey). He informs her that, not only was it a bomb that took out the airliner, the man who built it is attending a local university as an engineering student with the full

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knowledge of British Intelligence.

After getting over her shock Stephanie decides she is going to kill this man. But after an initial failure it’s clear that she isn’t up to the task. Enter “B” (Jude Law).

He’s a former MI6 operative who has been secretly feeding Proctor his information.

Stephanie manages to track him down, and after about a month of pleading she convinces the disgruntled spy to train her to become an assassin. In doing so B also tells her a story about an international terrorist known only by his codename, U17. If Stephanie wants revenge against those who took out the plane, this man will eventually be the most important entry on her kill list.

Even though the film is financed by James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, this is not an actionpacked endeavor. Instead, Morano focuses on Stephanie’s internal journey as well as her physical transformation into something that could possibly transcend beyond the grief that has left her a shell of the bright, intelligent young woman she once was. It’s an interesting way to look at her situation, especially when she proves to be especially good at learning what B has to teach her yet equally terrible at pulling the trigger when the moment she must do so arises.

This helps make Stephanie a far more believable protagonist than this otherwise inherently outlandish scenario deserves.

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Girl or Three Days of the Condor than it does a gender-flipped Jason Bourne clone or a La Femme Nikita remake. It also doesn’t hurt that Lively, after a virtuoso performance in 2018’s A Simple Favor, is outstanding here as well. She brings a slow-burn gravitas to her character I was instantly drawn to, watching Stephanie intellectually blossom as events unfold arguably the film’s chief asset.

Good thing, too, because there are sadly numerous things about this one that left me frustrated. The central components of the story never come together in a satisfying way. It’s as if Burnell has excised large swaths of his book from the screenplay, important structural beats that may have allowed all the various pieces fit together much more seamlessly oddly missing.

There’s also no sense of time, and even though we’re told upfront eight months pass between when Stephanie learns about the bomber’s existence and when she heads out to complete her first assassination, I still found it impossible to believe B honestly felt she was trained well enough to go on a mission.

But that’s the tip of the iceberg. There’s the ludicrous way in which Stephanie and B get their revenge mission financed, and the cliché trick (pretending to be a high-class escort) she uses to get next to one of her targets is unintentionally hilarious. There is the introduction of an information broker (nicely underplayed by an underutilized Sterling K. Brown) that falls unforgivably flat, while an entire scene dealing with the emotional repercussions of living with col-

lateral damage in the pursuit of terrorists is unforgivably ham-fisted and inauthentic. I was also not all that keen on Morano’s overuse of flashbacks detailing how hard it is for Stephanie to deal with her grief, and while I fully understand why they are necessary after a while they begin to stop the drama’s momentum dead in its tracks.

I will say there is an imaginatively staged car chase roughly halfway through I think I loved, the director trying to make it all feel as if it is happening in one continuous take. I found this sequence energetically uncomforting, veteran cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s (Widows) viscerally controlled camerawork and Joan Sobel’s (Nocturnal Animals) kinetic editing both superb. Also, while the identity of U17 was hardly a surprise, I did love the intimacy of a moment between this individual and Stephanie during the climax, Lively’s performance an insidiously elegant thing of haunting beauty that left a lasting impression.

This mixture of positives and negatives makes me wonder if I need to give The Rhythm Section a second chance. The stuff I like about Morano’s film I admittedly enjoyed one heck of a lot, not the least of which is Lively’s aforementioned strong performance.

But so much of this espionage thriller didn’t work for me, the suspense never consistent and the tension coming and going like an early morning wind whistling over a deserted plain. It just can’t keep the beat, and for a composition that initially showed so much promise for things to ultimately fall so flat the likelihood I’ll be playing this record again anytime soon is understandably slim.

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INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with visible or hidden disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities. html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists.

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The (206) area code must now be used to dial local calls. Location of meetings/events is in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY - February 8

A Gathering of Men in Woodinville. 8:15-11:30am.

21920 Highway 9 SE (WA-9), Woodinville. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. www.agatheringofmen.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. (206) 4488518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Taking Control of Your Diabetes. 9am-5pm. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue. Education.

Motivation. Empowerment. The most uplifting diabetes conference you’ll ever attend. Learn from leadingexperts in diabetes care. Get access to cutting-edge information. Hear from motivational speakers living with diabetes. Visit innovative organizations in the health fair. Become an active member of your health team.

Cost $25 - low income financial assistance available.

Learn more and register at tcoyd.org/bellevue. Want to attend but can’t afford the registration fee? Contact our office at 800-998-2693 and ask about our Registration Assistance Program. Taking Care of Your Diabetes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable educational organization.

Generations Aging with Pride (GenPRIDE) Writers Workshop & Literary Open Mic. 10am-noon (group craft session); noon-4pm (personal coaching sessions); 4:30-6pm (literary open mic and potluck).

GenPRIDE Center, 401 Broadway E #223. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. RSVP to sign-up for group craft and personal coaching sessions; no RSVP required for Literary Open Mic and potluck (open mic sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis. More info: (206) 393-3400, info@gapseattle.org; www.gapseattle.org.

Positively Living Coffee Social. 10am-12 noon. Cupcake Royale, 1111 E Pike St. Every Saturday. Casual social get-together for the HIV community. (206) 9571600. Sponsored by LIfelong.

New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100, Room 3. Meets daily. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step/12-tradition-oriented fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to overcome sex and love patterns of addiction. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org.

Georgetown Art Attack. 6-9pm. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Reflects the industrial-strength character of the neighborhood. For information stop into Georgetown Records at Airport Way S & S Vale or visit www. georgetownneighborhood.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouthcenter.org.

Ballard’s Second Saturday Artwalk. 7-10pm. Pick up maps at participating shops & galleries located in the Ballard business district (Ballard Ave NW & NW Market St area). Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Enjoy an evening of art as local galleries & businesses showcase artists from Ballard & beyond. (206) 784-9705; visitballard.com Lambert House Valentine’s Day 2020 Masquerade Ball. 7pm-11pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E @ E Republican St. Mask-making! Drag show! Food all evening! $5 to $25 donation. Open to youth ages 13-22.

No drugs, no alcohol, no hate. (206) 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org.

SUNDAY - February 9

Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 9:30am. Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com; www.gaysnohomish.org Plymouth Church United Church of Christ. 10am Worship. 1217 6th Ave. Love your (LGBTQ) neighbor as yourself. (206) 622-4865, plymouthchurchseattle.org All Pilgrims Christian Church. 10:30am Worship.

500 Broadway E. Come as you are. All are welcome.

A congregation of the Disciples of Christ & the United Church of Christ. (206) 322-0487, www.allpilgrims.org St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. 10:30am Mass. 2702 Broadway E (north of E Roanoke St). A welcoming and affirming Christ-centered community. (206) 329-2960. www.stpartickseattle.org Seattle Sunday Bowling. 10:30am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $6.50 + $3 shoe rental. (425) 785-4729.

February 8 thru February 16 SOBER On Meds. 1-2pm. Peer Seattle 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. (206) 3222437; www.peerseattle.org Strength Over Speed (SOS). 2-3:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www.strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437, www. peerseattle.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7-8:30pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Find your voice with Seattle’s safe speaking space for the LGBTQ community. Individuals of all orientations and identities are welcome. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays (except holidays and December break). For more info email contact@freelyspeaking.org.

PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (206) 325-7724 or info@pflagseattle.org; www.pflagseattle.org. PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality.

PFLAG/Skagit County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Bldg, Room 309, 202 South 1st St., Mt. Vernon. Meets 2nd Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses, & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: (206) 325-7724.

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Destiny/Unity AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30-8:30pm.

Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Monday. LGBTQ-friendly AA meeting. (253) 474-8897.

(Also meets Fridays.)

Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun.

(206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Every Monday. www. washingtongenderalliance.com Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

TUESDAY - February 11

Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church Seattle. 11am Worship. Chapel at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St. MCC is Seattle’s oldest Gay-friendly church. (206) 325-2421, www.mccseattle.org.

Lotus Sisters Guided Meditation. 11am-1:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Senior students lead the meditation, provide dharma talks or reflections & lead discussion.

(206) 329-5908; www.LotusSisters.org. (Meets in 2nd floor meeting room; no elevator.)

Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

Contact Forrest Rode, (206) 920-6117, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. Find us under “Dharma Buddies” on Meetup.com or at DharmaBuddies.org. (Women are invited to contact our sister meditation group at www.

LotusSisters.org.)

Just for Today (NA). 12-1:15pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step Narcotics Anonymous group open to anyone in recovery.

(206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See Saturday listing at noon for details.)

Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm.

Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number (206) 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: Afternoon; Mon/ Weds/Fri: Evenings; Tues/Thurs: Mornings. Seattle University, Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www. orcaswimteam.org Rain City Soccer Club Kickabout. Sunday afternoon usually at 3pm. Location varies. Join us for Seattle’s mostly-weekly mostly-LGBTQ pickup soccer game. We play an organized, 2-hour scrimmage on nice fieldturf surface. Sometimes there is a brief training/practice session before we play. Usually there is a “one-beer” after the scrimmage. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center and Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s Annual Academy Awards Party. 4pm.

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Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Walk the pink carpet and enjoy the 92nd Annual Academy Awards celebration with Gay City and Three Dollar Bill Cinema. Includes hors d’ouevres, hosted entertainment, 1 free drink ticket, jello shots served by Quake Rugby team members, raffle, no-host bar. Tickets: $25. 21+ ID required. threedollarbillcinema.org/oscars Dignity/Seattle Prayer Service. 6pm. Ravenna United Methodist Church, 5751 33rd Ave NE. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Dignity/Seattle is the local chapter of the nationwide organization of GLBT Roman Catholics.

“We celebrate our inherent dignity with pride in liturgy, mutual support, work for justice, & social activities.”

Gender-inclusive & relationship affirming liturgies & prayer services. All welcome. (206) 325-7314.

Shame to Grace (SAA). 6-7:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Every Sunday. Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline (206) 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. (206) 322-2437. www. peerseattle.org Ski Buddies Monthly Potluck. 6-8:30pm. See website for details. Meets 1st or 2nd Sunday each month (OctApr). Come & hear about all the great ski trips & winter activities Ski Buddies has planned. Whether you snow board, downhill, cross-country, or telemark, there are trips & events for you. Bring a potluck dish to share.

Ski Buddies is a non-profit GLBT & GLBT-friendly club which meets regularly thruout the fall & winter, offering camaraderie & deeply discounted skiing adventures for all levels of skiers & snowboarders. www.skibuddies.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday. Regular league bowling. Jeff, (206) 932-3731; leagues@wsbowl.com.

[EXCEPT no bowling June, July & August.]

Integrity/Puget Sound. 7pm Worship & Fellowship. St. Mark’s Cathedral, Thomson Chapel, 1245 10th Ave E. Integrity is an international ministry of Gay & Lesbian Episcopalians, their friends & families, dedicated to education, support & service within the Church & the GLBT community. (425) 226-2746.

MONDAY - February 10

New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See Saturday listing at noon for details.)

February 7, 2020

Orca Swim Team Workout. Morning. Seattle University, Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

Equal Rights Washington LGBTQ Lobby Day - in Olympia. 8:30am-3pm. Washington State Legislature, Olympia. More info and to register: https://actionnetwork. org/forms/join-erw-for-lobby-day-in-olympia-4.

New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See Saturday listing at noon for details.)

LGBTQ+ Group. 1:15-2:15pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. Every Tuesday. A group for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 & their allies. Sponsored by YouthCare.

(206) 622-5555.

Strength Over Speed (SOS). 6-7:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www.strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437; www. peerseattle.org ALISS - Aging Lesbians in South Seattle Evening Gathering. 6:30-8pm. Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St, Rainier Ave S & S Holly St., Social Hall.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. This is a group primarily for Lesbians but all are welcome to attend.

Facilitator: Fai Coffin; Cost: FREE. Metro route 7. Wheelchair accessible. Kate, (206) 722-0317; www.sessc.org.

Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Home Street Bank, 7307 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month.

A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia.

Please contact group facilitator Mandi Gunderson, (206) 471-2352 prior to attending.

Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youth ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBTQ MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Kim at (425) 785-8593 or lgbtmsconnections@comcast.net.

No Man’s Land - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. (206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Colonial room).

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Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction.

Seattle SAA helpline (206) 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Men’s Discussion Group. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Tuesday. Peer group for Gay & Bi men. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma.

Every Tuesday.

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. A vibrant drop-in workshop for those of any spiritual belief. (206) 322-2437; www. peerseattle.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline (206) 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

Seattle Poetry Slam. Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Every Tuesday. A spoken word poetry event that features a weekly open mic, feature poet, and slam (poetry competition). Come out and express yourself. LGBTQ- & QTPOC-friendly; all genders welcome. $5. 21+. seattlepoetryslam.org

WEDNESDAY - February 12

Mature Friends Walk Around Greenlake. 11am. Meet up at 10:50am with a group of older men gathered at the north end of the parking lot that is next to the boathouse along the southwest side of Greenlake. Every Wednesday. Walk around Greenlake followed by lunch at a local restaurant. www.maturefriends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12 noon.

Jimmy’s on Broadway, Silver Cloud Hotel, 1100 Broadway @ E Madison St. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Just drop in - no RSVP required. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See Saturday listing at noon for details.)

True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline.

4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley (206) 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org Living Positively. 5-7pm. Lifelong, 1016 E Pike St., 3rd Fl. Every Wednesday. Social and support group for the HIV community with various topics for discussion and conversation. (206) 957-1600 or www.lifelong.org.

Sponsored by Lifelong.

GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group for GLBTQ+Youth (14-20) serving Snohomish County & surrounding communities. 6-8pm. Phone or email for location. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett. Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com POZ Seattle and Positively Living Monthly Potluck & Social. 6-8pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Food, music, 50/50 raffle. $5 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. www.pozseattle.com.

Lotus Sisters Meditation & Dharma Discussion North. 6:15-8pm. Ravenna Bryant neighborhood. Every Wednesday. Call (206) 525-7295 for location. www.

LotusSisters.org.

Generations Aging with Pride (GenPRIDE) Community Conversations - Shorellne. 6:30-8pm. Shoreline/ Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. Our peer groups are LGBTQIA+ safe spaces by and for our community. While others are welcome to participate, our communities’ voices will be prioritized and we hold a judgment free, safe space for all members. Members are free to speak about any topic; however, we provide pre-selected topics each week that serve as great ice breakers. More info: (206) 393-3400, info@gapseattle. org; www.gapseattle.org/community-conversations.

Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park, 14th Ave E & E Prospect St. Every Wednesday.

Meet at Black Sun sculpture across for museum. (See Saturday at 9am.)

Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

Every Wednesday. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www. ingersollcenter.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7pm. Wallingford Community Senior Center, lower level of Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnywide Ave N. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday.

Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

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community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ Orca Swim Team Workout. Morning. Seattle University, gayfathersseattle Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Thursday. afternoon listing.)

OLGA Monthly Meeting. 10-11:30am. Northshore Ongoing support group open to Gay and Bisexual men.

Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Dr, Bothell. OLGA (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org [NOTE: Please (Older Lesbians Gathering Around) meets the second contact the facilitator prior to attending.]

Thursday of each month, followed by lunch in the dining Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle Coronation room (11:45-12:30). All are welcome. Contact Margaret Week - Salt Lake City & Denver Show. 7pm door; 8pm show. R Place, 619 E Pine St. A fine evening of drag at mvanreuth@outlook.com for more info.

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. entertainment. No cover. www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; 12-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar facing HIV together. (206) 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.) www.babesnetwork.org.

New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 FRIDAY - February 14 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See VALENTINE’S DAY Saturday listing at noon for details.)

Rainbow Lunch on Thursdays. 12 noon-12:45pm. Ageless in Recovery (AA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, Wallingford Community Senior Center, Lower Level, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Friday. A drop-in Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. Meets AA group for 55+. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org most Thursdays, except holidays. WCSC welcomes and New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 supports the gender, romantic, and sexual minorities Bellevue Ave, Suite 100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See (GRSM, or LGBTQQIAA+) community! Join us at Rain- Saturday listing at noon for details.) bow Lunch on Thursdays to celebrate this integral group. Road to Recovery (SLAA). 12-1:30pm. Peer Seattle, Expanded van service is available on Thursdays thanks 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Friday. Ongoing to volunteering by Bruce Terrey of Mature Friends. In 12-step group for sex and love addicts. (206) 322-2437; proud partnership with GenPRIDE, Mature Friends, www.peerseattle.org and Lake City Seniors LGBTQ2+Allies. $4 members; $6 general public. Drop-ins encouraged. (206) 461-7825; Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages info@wallingfordseniors.org.

Safe and Sober (AA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday.

Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Open meeting of Alcoholics (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Anonymous. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org Seattle Prime Timers Cards. 2pm. Northgate Retire- LGBTQ & Allies 18+ Free Friday Night Drop-In Volment Community, 11501 15th Ave NE. Meets 2nd leyball. 6-7:45pm. Miller Community Center, 330 19th Thursday each month to play Hearts, Cribbage or Ave E. Every Friday. (206) 684-4753.

Bridge depending on who shows up. Beginners are Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, welcome! We will go to have a light dinner together Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday after the games. See monthly events calendar at www. afternoon listing.) seattleprimetimers.org.

Strength Over Speed (SOS). 6-7:30pm. Peer Seattle, Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction.

14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thurs- www.strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437. day. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Congregation Tikvah Chadashah. 7pm. Call/see Capitol Hill Arts Walk. 5-8pm. Participating shops & website for location. Puget Sound’s Gay & Lesbian galleries in the Pike/Pine corridor. 2nd Thursday each Jewish Congregation where all are welcome holds month. Keep your eyes out for curbside A-boards that Shabbat services the 2nd Friday each month. An oneg mark each participating venue. Pick up a walking map Shabbat follows services. (206) 355-1414; www.tikvahfrom any location & you’re on your way. Enjoy refresh- chadashah.org. ments & meet the featured artists as you stroll the Hill. Game Night. 7pm-11pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue www.caphillchamber.org Ave, Suite 100 Every Friday. Card games, board games Queer Parent Networking Dinners. 6-8pm. NW Net- and fellowship. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org work Community Engagement Center - phone, email Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle Coronation Week or visit website for location. Meets 2nd Thursday each - Out of Town Show. 6pm doors; 7pm show. Renaismonth. Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirit, Queer & Ques- sance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St @ 6th Ave. A fine tioning families - including parents, co-parents & other evening of drag entertainment featuring visiting dignitarpeople who have a significant role in the life of a child. ies in town for Coronation. $25 at the door. www.faceRSVP requested to facilitate planning for dinner and book.com/ISCSORE; www.imperialcourtofseattle.com childcare. (206) 568-7777 or qpnd@nwnetwork.org. Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lamwww.nwnetwork.org bert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Question- is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for ing Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. (206) 322-2515, location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside www.lamberthouse.org Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm.

(425) 747-4937.

The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western Generations Aging with Pride (GenPRIDE) Com- dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.rainmunity Conversations _ Ballard. 6:30-8pm. Ballard countrydance.org.

Senior Center, 5429 32nd Ave NW. Meets 2nd Thurs- Destiny/Unity AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30-8:30pm. day each month. Our peer groups are LGBTQIA+ safe Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every spaces by and for our community. While others are Friday. LGBTQ-friendly AA meeting. (253) 474-8897. welcome to participate, our communities’ voices will (Also meets Mondays.) be prioritized and we hold a judgment free, safe space LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8-9pm. for all members. Members are free to speak about any Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100, Room 3. Evtopic; however, we provide pre-selected topics each ery Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship week that serve as great ice breakers. More info: (206) of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experi393-3400, info@gapseattle.org; www.gapseattle.org/ ence, strength & hope in order to solve their common community-conversations. problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that Boys Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14- changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every 24-hour number (206) 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.

Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about is- org; (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org sues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. (206) 322-2515 ext 16. www.

SATURDAY - February 15 lamberthouse.org (See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First United PNW G/B/Q Longhaired Men. 2pm. Locations vary.

Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma. Meets Check the website or call for details. An informal social 2nd Thursday each month. Parents & Friends of group for longhairs, growers, longhair admirers & their Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization friends. We gather for brunch on the 3rd Saturday each for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as month to socialize, chat & often go out afterwards for well as those sexual minorities. www.pflagtacoma.org; coffee or some activity. Please join us! For information PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 234-9790. PFLAG/Puget Sound: & to RSVP: www.longhair.shorturl.com (206) 325-7724.

Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck. 2pm. Plymouth 21st Century Bowling. 7pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 Church, 1217 6th Ave (downtown between University 39th Ave SW. Every Thursday. Regular league bowling. & Seneca), lounge. Meets 3rd Saturday most months.

Jeff, (206) 932-3731; leagues@wsbowl.com. [EXCEPT Cost: $5 per person (please try to bring exact change) no bowling June, July, August.] to help pay for room rental. Please bring a dish that will Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 serve eight or more to share. Free parking under the Bellevue Ave, Suite 100 Every Thursday. A meditation/ church (entrance on University). Take garage elevator recovery group. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org to 2nd floor or enter thru south front doors on 6th. Info: Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group www.seattleprimetimers.org.

Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. mperial Sovereign Court of Seattle Coronation.

Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & 5pm-doors; 6pm-ball. Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, Madison St @ 6th Ave. An evening of celebration and anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring pageantry as the reigning Emperor & Empress step fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, down and the new Emperor & Empress are crowned.

THURSDAY - February 13

February 7, 2020

Featuring special command performances and much pomp and circumstance. Tickets: $50 advance; $60 at the door. www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www.imperialcourtofseattle.com

SUNDAY - February 16

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Baha’i Prayer & Fellowship Circle. 10am. Pearl Warren Bldg, 606 12th Ave S. Meets 3rd Sunday each month. Share prayers, readings, thoughts & music. All backgrounds, all faiths welcome. (206) 391-2188.

Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am. Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets 3rd Sunday each month.

This monthly informal auto enthusiasts’ event starts with breakfast and a show & tell, and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle Coronation Week - Victory Brunch. 11am-1pm. Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St @ 6th Ave. $30 advance & $35 at the door. www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle Coronation Week - Alaska Birdwater Party. 2pm-5pm. CC Attle’s, 1701 E Olive Way. Visiting dignitaries from Alaska in town for Coronation host this afternoon get-together and show. No cover. www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Seattle Poly Potluck & Discussion Group. 5-8pm. (contact for new location) Meets 3rd Sunday each month. For people interested in polyamorous, open, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. $5 donation; please bring a potluck dish. This event is open to the public. Look for us on Facebook or Meetup.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQAllyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, (206) 279-8169.

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/AnotherGay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Cascade Rainbow Community Center (Mount Vernon) - (360) 840-8499 and on Facebook.

Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994.

Channel Q 103.3 FM - LGBTQ+ Talk Radio Network News and information, pop culture and music. radio.com COLAGE unites people with LGBTQ parents and caregivers into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities - www.colage.org DIFFA/Northwest (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). (206) 763-8885;www.diffanorthwest.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, (206) 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, (206) 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, (206) 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911.

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Equal Rights Washington - (206) 324-2570; www. equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freelyspeaking.org Gay City promotes wellness in LGBTQ communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. Gay City Health Project’s Wellness Center provides anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing. 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, (206) 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

Generations Aging With Pride empowers elder LGBTQ adults to live with pride and dignity by promoting, connecting, and developing innovative programs and services that enhance belonging and support, eliminate discrimination, and honor the lives of older members of our community - (206) 393-3400; info@gapseattle.org; gapseattle.org GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - (206) 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - (206) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. (206) 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, (206) 328-8979.

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Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - (206) 322-2515; www.lamberthouse. org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

LGBT MS Connection - (425) 785-8593; lgbtmsconnections@comcast.net. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers.

Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance - (206) 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org Lion’s Main Art Collective - www.lionsmain.org MEN: Gay City: (206) 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: (206) 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www. nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.com; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: www.raincityjacks. org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www. seattle primetimers.org; Tacoma Older LGBT: www. tacomaolderlgbt.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: (206) 388-1408, (206) 323-0750. www.seattlechoruses.org.

Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County - www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle Out & Proud Grays Harbor Coalition - http://outandproudgh.org PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: (206) 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: (206) 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proudand-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: (206) 568-7777, qpnd@nwnetwork.org, www.nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality with chapters in Seattle, Bellevue/Eastside, the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. PFLAG Seattle: (206) 325-7724, info@pflagseattle.org, and www.pflagseattle.org; PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside: (425) 483-6642, info@bellevue-pflag.org, http://community. pflag.org/PFLAGBellevue; PFLAG Pacific Northwest: www.pnwpflag.org; PFLAG Washington State: www. pflagwsc.org.

Peer Seattle (formerly Seattle Area Support Groups) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences.

(206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: AARTH (African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry), (206) 850-2070, www.aarth.org; Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, (206) 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, (206) 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, (206) 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, (206) 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), (206) 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; Northwest Two Spirit Society, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/nw2spiritsociety/, Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, (206) 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; QBASS - Queer Black Alliance of the South Sound, (253) 256-1846, weareqbass@gmail. com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, (206) 322-7061, (206) 255-8951; Somos Seattle, somosseattle.org; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle, www.utopiaseattlewa.org; VietQ Greater Seattle, vietqorganization@gmail.com Pierce County AIDS Foundation - (253) 383-2565; www.piercecountyaids.org Pride Foundation - (206) 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Pride Lives - www.facebook.com/PrideLives/ Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with metham-

www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail.com; Cascade Flag Football: www.cascadeflagfootball.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby.com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: ethylforever@hotmail.com; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Gay Basketball Association: www. seattlegaybasketballassociation.com; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www. seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www. teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague. com, Century 21 League; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, (206) 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@ camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org Three Dollar Bill Cinema - TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival; Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival; Outdoor Cinema at Cal Anderson Park. www. threedollarbillcinema.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Diversity:

www.genderdiversity.org; Gender Justice League: www.genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: (206) 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: (206) 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Lion’s Main Art Collective: www. lionsmain.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; [trans] ACTION: Trans* & Gender Non-Conforming Sex Workers’ Support Group - a safe, peer-led space. mail@utopiaseattle.org; TRANSform Washington: transformwashington.com; Trans Resource & Referral Guide: kctransguide.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www. washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: Aging Ballard Lesbian Exchange (A.B.L.E.): We are Lesbians 60 years (generally) and up, living (mostly) in the north half of Seattle. The purpose of the group is to connect, socialize and support each other. ruthemilyvogel@gmail.com; Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS) - Lesbian Group at the Southeast Seattle Senior Center. This is a gathering primarily for Lesbians but all are welcome to attend. Kate, (206) 722-0317; www.sessc.org; BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. (206) 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Coming Out Women Support Group of Tacoma: www. comingoutwomen.org; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Puget Sound Old Lesbian Organizing for Change: http:// psoloc.org, (253) 777-3357; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol. com; Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network: BiSeattle. wixsite.com/SBWN; Seattle Girls of Leather: www. sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; Tacoma Older LGBT: www. tacomaolderlgbt.org; Women of West Seattle (WOWS): a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks. org, (206) 461-4493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Coyote Central: www.coyotecentral.org; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. (206) 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www. globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, 1818 15th Ave @ E Denny Way, with additional support groups organized in smaller towns throughout King County, (206) 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org; Lifelong HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach): for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24: (206) 957-1665; www.llaa.org/HEYO; www.MatthewsPlace. com; The Mockingbird Society: (206) 323-KIDS (5437), www.mockingbirdsociety.org; New Horizons: social services and shelter for homeless youth, 2708 3rd Ave (in Belltown), (206) 374-0866, http://namin.org; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter. org; OKAY! LGBTQ+ Outreach for Kent Area Youth: (253) 859-0699 ext 3034. OKAY! is an open support group for youth ages 13-19 who identify as LGBTQ+. A program of Kent Youth & Family Services; OUT There Adventures: www.outthereadventures.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: (206) 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www.pizzaklatch. org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www.facebook. com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, (206) 326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - (360) 698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Roots Young Adult Shelter: 1415 NE 43rd St., (206) 632-1635; www.rootsinfo.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; (206) 451-SAFE, (206) 451-7233 (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): (206) 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Street Youth Ministries (SYM): (206) 524-7301 ext 111; www. streetyouthministries.org; Teen Link: (206) 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, (206) 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; The Vera Project: fuels personal & community transformation through collaborative youthdriven engagement in music and art. (206) 956-8372; theveraproject.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, (509) 396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): (206) 522-8412; YouthCare/ Orion Center Young Adult Shelter: 1828 Yale Ave @ Stewart St. (206) 622-5555; Youth in Focus: (206) 723-1479; www.youthinfocus.org; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): (206) 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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phetamine use. (206) 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/ glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - (206) 682-6711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - (206) 235-7235.

Queer Geek! - queergeekseattle.org Rainbow Center - Resource Center for Tacoma/Pierce County LGBTIQA community. Through education, advocacy and celebration, the Rainbow Center expands resources, and safe space for the LGBTQIA community.

Sponsors Tacoma Pride Festival. (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.voteseamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) i- SEE LISTING for Peer Seattle.

Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - BiSeattle.wixsite. com/SBWN and on Facebook.

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. (206) 323-1768.

Seattle LGBTQ Commission - (206) 684-4503. www/ seattle.gov/lgbtq Seattle Out & Proud - (206) 322-9561; www.seattlepride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - (206) 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

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South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.SouthSoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club:

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Southcenter - (206) 248-5085 CLUB SILVERSTONE 739½ St. Helens Ave. - (253) 404-0273 THE FANTASY SHOP 2301 6th Ave. - (253) 272-6640 LOVER’S 7002 Tacoma Mall Blvd., #F - (253) 475-2271 THE MIX - 635 St. Helens Ave. - (253) 383-4327 RAINBOW CENTER 2215 Pacific Ave. - (253) 383-2318 SHAKABRAH JAVA CAFE 2618 6th Ave. - (253) 572-2787

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CLUB OUT & ABOUT 327 W. Lewis St., Pasco - (509) 543-3796

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530 Southcenter Blvd. - (206) 248-5085 Seattle Gay News is available at KENT all Seattle, King County, and LOVER’S 25801 104th Ave. S.E. - (253) 852-1720 Pierce County Public Libraries.

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Celebrating 46 Years!

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10 [HOUSEMATES] 11 [FOR RENT] 14 [HELP WANTED] PART-TIME NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION

SGN is seeking part-time help Fridays & Saturdays to distribute the paper around the Greater Seattle, Eastside, Tacoma/Pierce County and possibly the Everett and Bremerton areas. Vehicle required for most routes but some distribution can be done on foot and by bus. For more information, contact George at 206-231-7059 and/or email sgn2@sgn. org. Thanks! SGN/

ENERGY/BODYWORK

Therapeutic massage. 30 years experience. Relaxation, major/minor injuries, chronic muscle pain. Small Ballard home office/studio. Massage table or massage chair. Convenient parking. (I’m a Gay-friendly straight male graphic artist, web author.) First session 50% off = $45/1.5 hours (travel extra). By appointment only.

References available. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206-286-0899. If you get a voice message mentioning “extension #,” please hang up and call back again; otherwise, please leave a message. Brochure, testimonials, etc. via chalicebridge.com/BMI-Brochure. html. 44/21

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EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK

Given by highly trained LMP. I specialize in injury treatment, acute, chronic, and repetitive stress motion.

I have a studio on CapHill, and one just north of the UW. Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-2357766. 37/12

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TOUCH AND FEEL AFRICA

Receive personal assistance when you visit Africa.

Almost 10 years ago I started Touch and Feel Africa to assist students in Malawi, South Africa, and Tanzania reach their goals. They would now like to assist you reach your travel goals. Experience Tanzania, the wonders of Zanzibar, the beauty of Arusha and Kilimanjaro, the animals. In Malawi, spend time with locals, see the real life and sites of the "Warm Heart of Africa". For more information, email touchandfeelafrica@gmail.com. SGN/

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TIDY'S HAUL IT ALL LAWN SERVICE / LANDSCAPING

offers a professional appliance and junk removal service at a competitive price. Also experienced lawn service, landscaping and yard work. Free Estimates.

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GREAT MASSAGE

Given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have two private studios, one on CapHill, and one just north of the UW. Call/text Matt, 206-235-7766. In/out calls. 37/12

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38 [MEN]

RAIN CITY JACKS

RCJ is Seattle’s private club hosting hundreds of group jack-off events since 2005. Hot, friendly, and genuine male bonding for men 18+ only. Email or visit our web site for information. info@raincityjacks.org; www. raincityjacks.org. 26/12

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE & ANONYMOUS HIV & STD COUNSELING/TESTING Walk-In or by Appt GAY CITY HEALTH PROJECT 517 E. Pike St. M-F: 3pm-8pm; SAT: 12:30pm-5pm More Info & to Schedule Appt 206-860-6969 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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19 [PET SERVICES] KITTY CO. – WE EXCLUSIVELY SERVE CATS

Capitol Hill based provider of in-home cat sitting services. Licensed, bonded, insured and meticulous about your cat care needs. Book now for peace of mind while you’re away. Gay owned! www.kittycoseattle.com; 206-612-1533 39/3

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