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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 25, Volume 40, June 22, 2012

DJ Oren Nizri and DJ Skiddle talk Purr Pride 2012

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by Chris Azzopardi SGN Contributing Writer

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

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son, owner Barbie Humphrey has put together one of the best block parties in the region by sticking The annual Pride Block Party to the basics: Hot bartenders, inat Purr Cocktail Lounge (1518 ternationally acclaimed DJs, and 11th Ave.) has become something an outdoor space big enough to of a must-do for many Seattle see purr page 37 Pride revelers. And for good rea-

KATY PERRY: PART OF ME Opens July 5 Katy Perry called us from London, where it was nearly 1 a.m. If life really does imitate art, she smelled like a minibar on a night that’s soon to be a blacked-out blur, right?

“Not tonight,” she insists. “I have to play and be professional tomorrow, but maybe after the show I’ll be having a couple of Shirley Temples with Katy Perry

by Albert Rodriguez, Shaun Knittel, Jessica Price, Jerry L. Peerson, and Aiden Klein With current technology enabling you to obtain virtually any piece of music ever recorded at the click of a mouse, downloading an individual track vs. an entire album has

become the norm. But we shouldn’t forget that there are some amazing full-length records out there for those who can sit through 10 or 12 tracks by a single artist without hitting shuffle.

To celebrate Pride, SGN’s music writers chose and ranked 50 albums by Gay or Gay-loved performers to consider including in your music library.

Some of these albums helped us come out, others mended our hearts, and still others facilitated our maturity from questioning youth to Gay (or very Gayfriendly) adult. Without further ado, here is our list of 50 Gay Album Essentials, with mini-reviews of our top 10.

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Shelton’s Sister a universally familial drama

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1. Greatest Hits – Queen Queen’s Greatest Hits (1992 edition) features the essential singles and DNA of what made Queen one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Queen made the impossible possible: lead singer Freddie Mercury’s incredible four-octave range and unapologetically flamboyant stage see essentials page 38

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer YOUR SISTER’S SISTER Now playing One year after the death of his brother, Jack (Mark Duplass) is still struggling with his grief.

Best friend Iris (Emily Blunt) sees this and, hoping some time alone might help clear his head a bit, she urges him to go off to her father’s secluded cabin on the San Juan Islands.

Lo and behold, he’s not the only one there. Stumbling into the cabin in the dark of night, he’s shocked to come across Iris’ sister Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt), a Lesbian stressed over the fact she’s just broken up with her girlfriend of many years. The two, having only heard about each other through Iris’s stories, quickly bond over a bottle of tequila and, with one thing leading see sister page 36

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer Brave is beautiful. Literally so, in regard to the animation, although considering the film is sprung from the digital animation wizards of Pixar, this is hardly a surprise. But it is also figuratively beautiful – the film’s simple, delicate story a paean to mother-daughter relationships that is as heartfelt as it is genuine. Even though it is set in the middle of the Scottish Highlands, in an unspecified yesteryear when magic and myth still reign, the movie can’t help but speak to the here and now, celebrating a universal truth about family, life, and love that’s virtually guaranteed to melt the most hardened heart and bring soft tears to the most cynical of eyes.

Queen Elinor (voiced by Emma Thompson),

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Beautiful Brave a magical mother-daughter adventure

and Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) in Brave

At the same time, this film is definitely not the rip-roaring adventure spectacle its trailers and teasers have led audiences to expect. While the heroine, whip-smart teenage Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), is an independent firebrand handy with a bow, and while there is a gigantic bear stalking the Highlands and sniffing around for fresh blood, overall the movie isn’t very concerned with getting the pulse racing or with showcasing impossible bits of daring-do.

Instead, the film’s writers, working from an original story by Brenda Chapman (Cars, Beauty and the Beast), have crafted a simple tale of a young girl trying to understand her mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), whom she sees as trying to keep her from becoming her own woman.

The pair butt heads, get into arguments, and

completely misunderstand one another – a universal theme where family relationships are concerned. While what they say might not be original, the way they do it is surprisingly blunt and rings with heartfelt authenticity, making the more fantastical bits of the scenario all the more engaging because of it.

The basic plot concerns Queen Elinor finagling her husband, King Fergus (Billy Connolly), into bringing together all of Scotland’s four major clans in hopes of finding a suitable suitor for their daughter, much to Merida’s consternation. One thing leads to another, the princess finding a loophole in the rules outlining her potential betrothal that allows her to circumvent the proceedings, inadvertently putting her father’s rule in jeopardy. Worse, she has a run-in with a

Cruise rocks otherwise cheesy Ages

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer ROCK OF AGES Now Playing I’m not sure what one exactly expects when they walk into a theatre to see Rock of Ages. The movie is based on a popular Broadway musical, itself inspired by late 1970s and early 1980s hard-rock anthems belted out with overly exuberant gusto by the likes of Def Leppard, Journey, Warrant, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, and Guns ’n’ Roses. As for the story, it revolves around a young woman from the Midwest with stars in her eyes who comes to Los Angeles to make it big and ends up falling in love with a scruffylooking, yet totally sexy, bar-back who’s looking to take Rock and Roll by storm.

In other words, high art this ain’t, and anyone expecting it to be should probably have their head examined.

Taken on those terms, director Adam Shankman (Hairspray), along with screenwriters Justin Theroux (Tropic Thunder) and Allan Loeb (Just Go With It), have arguably taken author Chris D’Arienzo’s Broadway concept about as far as they could have. The film is as cheesy as they come (with a soundtrack littered with songs like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “We Built This City,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” and “More Than Words,” how could it not be?), filled to the brim with an excess of style bordering on obnoxious, all

Tom Cruise in Rock Of Ages

delivered with a confidence and bravado that fits the material, and the songs that inspired it, perfectly.

This isn’t exactly a compliment, of course. One wonders what might have happened had someone decided to take things a bit more seriously and infuse the project with some actual wit, weight, emotion, and pathos. You get the feeling that as simplistic as all this is, as threadbare and as overly melodramatic as it purposefully becomes (most of it plays like, of all things, an old Frankie Avalon/ Annette Funicello beach-party musical), there’s actually some depth and honest human feeling lying at the bottom of this sugary sweet barrel of syrup. Problem is, no one seems interested in trying to uncover it.

Almost no one, that is. Rising above the fray – and proving he is one of the few honest-to-goodness, top-of-the-line Hollywood movie stars still working today – is Tom Cruise. Playing the film’s central lonely, obsessive-compulsive, sexually provocative rock god, his Stacee Jaxx is a titanic figure of pure smoldering unadulterated bravado. The guy leaps off the screen, oozing a pure sensuality and bathos that’s deeper and more resonant than anything else the picture offers. Channeling his most iconic performances (most notably Magnolia, Jerry Maguire, and Top Gun) as well as what many imagine to be his true personality as formed by three decades in the public spotlight, Cruise is a force of nature. The guy wills the movie to become more than the sum of its parts, and forces it to break free of the constraints cemented upon it by its hackneyed plot – making the long stretches he’s absent all the more unbearable.

This isn’t to say the other stars – Alec

seemingly kind witch (Julie Walters) who has a bizarre affinity for black bears, and a poorly worded wish makes communication between her and her mother a borderline impossibility.

And that’s it. Not a lot else to talk about.

There’s a trio of diminutive red-headed princes with a penchant for tomfoolery, and some of the Loony Tunes-inspired antics of the Scottish clans are passingly amusing, but this movie is about Merida and Elinor – about how they learn to talk to one another, learn from their mutual mistakes, and strengthen their familial bond in the process. That’s it. Nothing more. And personally I’m perfectly okay with that. I don’t think it’s a problem when the storytelling is as confident and as self-assured as it is here.

I could relate to both Merida and Elinor, could see myself in both of their shoes, and as such when the chaos of the finale struck and the potential for tragedy reared its furry head, I was as thunderstruck as any as the tears quietly began to trickle down my cheek.

Cars and Cars 2 aside, we’ve become spoiled by Pixar over the years. We expect great animation – that’s a given – but we also expect great narratives that take us places we never could have imagined beforehand. Up certainly fits that description, as do Wall-E, Ratatouille, Toy Story 3, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles.

While Brave doesn’t set its sights nearly as high, the truths it speaks to and the emotion that it pours into doing so are just as wondrous as the achievements of any of those aforementioned Pixar classics. This movie is as magical as it is intimate, as mysterious as it is personal – the final moments achieving a beatific commonality that speaks to the children we fantasize we once were, the adolescent we’re embarrassed to wish we’d been, and the adults we imagine we’re capable of becoming. It is, in a word, beautiful, and I can think of no better summation to this review than to leave it at that.

Baldwin, Malin Akerman, Russell Brand, and Catherine Zeta-Jones (who appears to be having a total blast, her church-set rendition of “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” an almost instant classic), or the two central starlets, Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta – are bad. All of them (even Hough, whom I took to task for her lackluster performance in last year’s Footloose remake), are just fine, each delivering what is required of them and doing their best to keep the movie on the shallow track Shankman has laid for them to follow.

And that’s fine, I guess, as I seriously doubt few will feel let down by the film or disappointed in what it offers them.

While stylistically I would have made some different choices (not the least of which is the inclusion of a certain Journey classic that, while part of the original Broadway production, has since been usurped and upstaged by Glee), it’s hard to dispute that Shankman does know his stuff in regards to both the genre and the material. The movie can be a lot of fun, the music cues in particular so cheekily spectacular I myself giggled at least a half-dozen times throughout the picture’s twohour running time.

But when you look at Cruise, when you see what he decides to bring to this “Nothin’ But a Good Time” party, when you find yourself awestruck by his ability to mine places and corners of the human condition the rest of the picture seemingly has no interest in, you quickly realize Rock of Ages could have been so much more than it is. The movie didn’t rock me like a hurricane, it didn’t keep me believing, and walking out of the theater all I could do was harden my heart to the fact that I couldn’t fight the feeling that these shadows of a Hard Rock night were nowhere near as close to heavenly as they could have been.

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Watershed Music Festival August 3-5 The Gorge Amphitheatre The inaugural Watershed Music Festival will draw thousands of hooting and hollering cowboys and cowgirls from both sides of the state to the Gorge Amphitheatre this summer. The three-day event includes a different headliner each night: Dierks Bentley (Friday), Miranda Lambert (Saturday), and Blake Shelton (Sunday). Others on the lineup include Dwight Yoakam, Tracy Lawrence, Sara Evans, Brantley Gilbert, Reckless Kelly, Thomas Rhett, and the Lost Trailers, to name a few. The festival promises collaborations, late-night sets, and jam sessions. For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com.

Sigur Ros August 8 Paramount Theatre (sold out) It’s difficult to describe Sigur Ros’ sound, yet it’s easy to fall in love with it. Led by Jonsi Birgisson, an openly Gay artist who also records solo, the Icelandic ensemble are known around the world for their cham-

World (Girls),” Above & Beyond’s “Love Is Not Enough,” Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” could get playtime at his WaMu Theater show, but you will more likely hear his own creations, including “Lick It,” “Eyes,” “4am,” and “Room for Happiness.” For tickets, go to www.aeglive.com.

Nicki Minaj August 11 Paramount Theatre Though her Grammy performance was … meh, and her Little Bo Peep-meets-catwalk nun outfit was silly, Minaj is still one of the most fascinating chicks in mainstream music right now. The Trinidad and Tobagoborn performer doesn’t have the chops of Missy Elliott, but she’s getting there with a little help from her friends, like Madonna, Drake, and Kanye West. She was the best thing on that “Monster” track two years ago, yet I doubt it’s on her Seattle set list.

Instead, listen for “Massive Attack,” “Starships,” and Super Bass.” By the way, Minaj is super Gay-friendly. For tickets, go to www.stgpresents.org.

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer I probably say it every year, but I really mean it this time: the summer run of live shows is crazy good. Luckily for us, we have some of the most scenic venues in and around Seattle to see our favorite performers during the warm months. Here are ten concerts that are gonna make the summer of 2012 memorable. k.d. lang & the Siss Boom Bang July 3 @ Woodland Park Zoo How’s this for a family picnic? k.d. lang, a recent Northwest transplant, and her respected backup band are taking over Woodland Park Zoo for the second consecutive year. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has

Welch’s sophomore release, Ceremonials. With elements of Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux, and even Cyndi Lauper, this stunning UK vocalist/songwriter has rapidly attracted a trans-Atlantic following. Two of Welch’s songs have been covered by the Glee squad: “Dog Days Are Over” and “Shake It Out,” both of which are almost guaranteed to be performed at White River Amphitheatre. But the tune I’m really anticipating is “Spectrum.” The Walkmen open. For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster. com.

Neil Diamond July 23 @ KeyArena An oldie but a goodie. Neil Diamond, who was awarded a Kennedy Center Honors medallion last winter, is back on the road performing to file photo

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no new material to boast other than last year’s Sing It Loud CD, but that doesn’t matter because this dynamite pioneering LGBT artist has plenty of older favorites to please the crowd with, including “Constant Craving,” “Miss Chatelaine,” and her dreamy cover of “Hallelujah,” For tickets, go to www.zoo.org.

Florence + the Machine July 21 White River Amphitheatre One of 2011’s best albums is Florence

the masses who adore his classic pop hits.

Newly married at the age of 71, he’s not anywhere close to putting down the microphone – amen to that! His most recent album of original material was 2010’s Dreams, but what Diamond’s followers really want to hear is “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “(Coming to) America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Red, Red Wine.” And if he sings “Love on the Rocks” or “Hello Again” I will melt on the spot. For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com.

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Melissa Etheridge ber-style classical-new age music. If you see August 12 fans getting misty-eyed or meditating horiWoodland Park Zoo zontally, it’s just part of the experience. All Melissa Etheridge fans can’t get enough tickets have been purchased for this show, but check www.stgpresents.org for last- of her, which explains the Grammy and Oscar-winning rocker’s yearly road trek minute possibilities. through the U.S. She’ll perform 10 dates in New Zealand and Australia before winding Franz Ferdinand down her summer itinerary here in Seattle August 9 at Woodland Park Zoo. Etheridge’s landThe Showbox Market I’ve never been disappointed with a Franz mark album Yes I Am ranked high on SGN’s Ferdinand performance, and I’ve seen them Gay Album Essentials list, and expect at at six different venues in three separate cit- least three or four songs from it to be played ies. The Scottish rock act’s live shows are at the outdoor venue. My fingers are crossed always high-energy with little room to catch for “Like the Way I Do” and “Similar Feayour breath. A new album is unofficially tures.” For tickets, go to www.zoo.org. scheduled for a 2012 release, but confirmaBlondie/Devo tion is still pending. Franz Ferdinand has September 7 @ Chateau begun playing fresh material, including Ste. Michelle Winery “Right Thoughts” and “Brief Encounters,” These icons of the New Wave era are goyet it isn’t clear if either of these will be put out as a single. Expect “Take Me Out,” ing to turn the usually tranquil Woodinville “Ulysses,” and “No You Girls” to appear on winery into party central with a wild night the set list. For tickets, go to www.showbox- of cool retro sounds. Debbie Harry, a longtime LGBT ally, still inspires legions of online.com. female musicians with the band’s string of pop gems, from “Rapture” to “Call Me” to Kaskade “Heart of Glass.” Devo was one of the first August 10 @ WaMu Theater Voted America’s best DJ last year by DJ electronic acts to land on Billboard’s Hot Magazine, Ryan Raddon is now batting in 100 singles chart with 1980’s “Whip It.” Put electronica’s big leagues. The Chicago na- them together, combined with wine and lots tive, better known by his stage name Kas- of dancing on the smooth grass lawn, and kade, has a full summer itinerary planned you have the ingredients for a totally awethat includes stops in Miami, Houston, San some evening. For tickets, go to www.steFrancisco, Aspen, Kansas City, Atlanta, and michelle.com.

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer SCISSOR SISTERS PARAMOUNT THEATRE June 19 Although the Scissor Sisters concert on Tuesday night wasn’t an official Pride Week event, it had all the fixin’s of one. The band galloped into the Paramount Theatre on its current national tour, promoting their threeweek-old Magic Hour album, and uncorked

a colorful, flamboyant, and highly festive performance that gathered every type of Gay boy under the rainbow.

The group kicked off the party with “Any Which Way,” a tune from 2010’s Night Work. Frontman Jake Shears, in an orange tank-top covered with a sparkly jacket, and co-vocalist Ana Matronic, in a lime green knee-length dress with her hair pulled into a tight ponytail, resembled nothing more than a live incarnation of Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles.

“Keep Your Shoes On” was buoyed by deep drumbeats, while “Baby Come Home” got vocal support from two backup singers.

Everything sounded marvelous inside the Paramount, and in contrast to many concerts I’ve been to where the volume was excessively loud, here it was just right.

Shears, who lived on San Juan Island as a teen, recalled coming to this exact venue and seeing The Phantom of the Opera. He later confessed to taking a ton of drugs and having lots of sex during his youth, and

mentioned that he recently went past his old high school (Friday Harbor) and saw “two homos” walking in front of him. These days, Shears is sporting a fit physique and a more mature look, a sign that he’s making some healthier lifestyle choices.

“Take Your Mama,” from the group’s self-titled debut, revved up the packed main floor as many in the crowd lifted their arms and rang out the chorus. As expected, some fans went gangbusters on outfits. The young man in glittery pants, pink feather boa, and hot pink pumps was almost overshadowed by the guy in faded jeans with a mustache who daringly wore a disco-inspired tube top (all I can say is “WOW!”). Between songs, Matronic called out someone in an eggplant costume, which merits its own category, and throughout the audience I spotted top hats, neon scarves, glo-stick headbands, and spray-painted eyebrows.

The energy level in the room increased substantially when the band played “Let’s Have a Kiki,” as several people around me knew every word to it and wiggled their tails with delight. During “Comfortably Numb,” perhaps the night’s best number, the blue lighting effects made Shears and Matronic resemble a pair of Smurfs. Shears, by this point, was shirtless (um, thank you).

Two audience favorites closed out the main portion: “Mary” and “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’.” The latter number really got the place moving. The performance hit a feverish pitch with several men removing an article of clothing as requested by Matronic.

But it wasn’t over yet. Scissor Sisters returned for a two-song encore that included a very upbeat rendition of “Only the Horses,” prompting the floor level to bounce up and down wildly, and “Music Is the Victim.”

Scissor Sisters are probably the boldest Gay act to burst onto the mainstream music scene in recent years. Their blend of unapologetically sex-laced lyrics and campy glampop sound makes Adam Lambert seem downright prudish. And in concert they let it all hang out, which is why the band’s live performances are so much fun. You never have to worry about having a good time, you only have to wonder if you put on enough deodorant to get you through the night.

by Katrina Koleto Special to the SGN DIANE SCHUUR JAZZ ALLEY June 28–July 1 Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, singer, and beloved Pacific Northwesterner Diane Schuur returns to her stomping grounds next Thursday for a four-night run at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley.

Diane’s latest CD, Diane Schuur Live, is dedicated to her husband, Les Crockett.

This heartfelt tribute includes tracks such as “The Very Thought of You,” “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” and “You Taught My Heart to Sing.” Diane’s one-of-a-kind voice rolls through these standards with all the deep emotion a jazz diva can express.

Diane has covered a lot of musical territory in her career, collaborating with a wide range of artists from straight-ahead jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson to the swinging Count Basie Orchestra and the Latininfused Caribbean Jazz Project; from blues titan B.B. King to pop icon Stevie Wonder.

She has received Grammy Awards, sold millions of albums, and toured the world.

But her roots were planted when she began listening to country music, and that’s where she eventually wanted to go.

On The Gathering, her 2011 studio release, Deedles, as she’s fondly known to

friends and fans, infusies her jazz sensibilities into ten country-brewed tunes from such legendary songwriters as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Hank Cochran, Kris Kristofferson, and Roger Miller. Even as she explores her country roots, Diane inspires rave reviews across the globe. She swings every note with heartfelt intensity.

Diane’s passion for dramatic expression goes beyond just music. A longtime fan of The Young and the Restless, Diane visited the set recently and was delighted to meet many of her favorite actors. “Everybody was so kind and so warm,” she said. Diane has followed the show since 1986. Phyllis and Nick getting together and the plots involving Sheila are among her favorite storylines, and she said Billy and Victoria are the couple for whom she’d most like to sing a love song. Noting that she’s secretly always wanted to act, and is a bit of an actress when she performs – “I can cry and all that good stuff,” she says – Diane hopes for the opportunity someday to play a role on her favorite daytime drama.

Diane is a Washington native who grew up in Tacoma. Blind from birth and armed with the gift of perfect pitch, the talented and effervescent singer has earned the admiration of many of jazz’s greatest musicians. “Diane’s got a great ear,” says saxophonist David Sanborn. “She’s a natural singer with an easy way of phrasing, in the

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cessor to Ella and Sarah.”

tradition of the great song interpreters.”

Saxophone master Stan Getz concurs: “She can sing almost any style, from scat to country ballads that can tear your heart out. In my opinion, Diane’s got all the equipment to be one of the greats. She’s the logical suc-

At Jazz Alley, Diane will be backed by Andrew Neu (saxophone), Roberto Vally (bass), and Tony Moore (drums). For tickets, visit www.jazzalley.com or call (206) 441-9729.

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everybody would tap it if they could.

Azzopardi: Have you ever kissed a Gay continued from cover boy and liked it?

Perry: Yes, I have. It’s so funny. This some adult juice in them.”

We spoke with Perry just after she made a boy I pseudo-dated in high school, a fantassurprise appearance in London for a screen- tic flamenco dancer, was in Fiddler on the ing of her new film, Katy Perry: Part of Me, Roof with me and we were dating during the a 3D docu-concert chronicling the Cali- production, and I had just a tiny part but I fornia girl’s evolution from gospel-singing was his first kiss. Cut to 10 years later, or daughter of two pastors to international pop even more, and we’re out at this place called phenom with the world’s most lethal boobs. Rasputin, this incredible Gay club in HollyDuring our interview, Perry told us what wood, and come to find out, he’s making out else they shoot besides whipped cream, how with my stylist. He’s still in it to win it, and the Gay community can relate to her movie, he’s just become a part of our crew.

Azzopardi: You’ve been hanging out and why Madonna doesn’t scare her.

Azzopardi: You go from pretending to with your Gay friends in West Hollywood kiss girls to wanting to have sex with girls, a lot lately. What’s been your most memorecently joking during a radio interview that rable Gay night out?

Perry: I don’t really decipher it as Gay you’d like to do Rihanna. What’s up with all night or straight night; it’s the same night this faux Lesbianism?

Perry: You know, everybody’s been ask- continually. I came from a really interesting ing me about the duet with Rihanna and perspective – interesting being the keyword, when it’s going to happen. I get that ques- because it was obviously very suppressing tion every time I get interviewed. Obvious- and sheltering. I was set to think that Gay ly, we really want to do it and we want to people were an abomination, so I was not do it in a big way, and this [journalist] was allowed to speak to anyone who was obvidoing this rapid-fire of inappropriate ques- ously fabulous, and I was never allowed to tions on sexual things, and I just decided to associate with that type of people. Really, throw her a curveball. I do not discriminate generally, I was never allowed to associate against any beauty no matter what form it with anybody who wasn’t Christian. So I comes in, and Rihanna is gorgeous. I think was kind of trapped in a bubble, and then

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): What looks like true love could just be co-dependency or the need for human contact. The only relationship you should be starting now is with a shrink, a 12-step group, or a charity where you can be of service.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): As new ideas challenge long-held values you need to make some adjustments in thought and attitude. Don’t resist new thinking, but beware the zeal of the convert. (Baby … bathwater …) An independent mind can meld new ideas with the old.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Growing and expressing yourself in new ways could throw a challenge to your friends. Maybe you need to make some new ones, but be gentle with the old ones. You might need to make some apologies along the way.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Urges to protect your partner and your friends (or your partner from your friends) may be a projection of your own doubts and insecurities. In uncertain times your instinct is to protect hearth and home. Open alliances will serve you better than defensiveness.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Feeling moody and disconnected? Make time to hide out and take care of yourself. Perhaps the best way is to take care of others. Some local charity would be glad for your help.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your work can inspire brilliant, provocative insights, but the workplace may not be the best place to share them – at least not at first.

Think ahead and consider those inspirations carefully before presenting them to your boss or clients.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Home and partnership are real-world enterprises, never matching the ideal. That gap can make you cranky, triggering upsets in your relationship. Mars entering your sign can feed your irritation. Moderate exercise (be careful not to overdo it!) will help you keep your balance.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): You can’t avoid demands at work or niggling arguments, but you can stick to your principles and hold your head high. Scheduling time for yourself, preferably with the one you love, will keep you from burning out.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): A newfound sense of clarity and ambition can make you a bit too critical and outspoken. Think carefully about repercussions, and take the long view before speaking. You’d do better to welcome advice than to offer it.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Make an extra effort to be nice to colleagues. Your own efforts to push ahead might make trouble for them. Remember you’re all on the same team. Listen to their needs. The road to real success is slow, sure, and cautious.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Precocious brilliance may win a date but could upset a more serious relationship. Your mouth is a powerful weapon, so be careful where you aim it and resolve to use your power for good. That requires a bit of restraint and humility.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): A surge of libido can open up erotic sensitivities you’d never considered but could also bring more trouble than fun. Pushing limits is one thing, tossing them away is another. Hold tight to your commitment to integrity and safety.

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it finally burst years later. Now I think that 90% of everyone I work with, from my assistant to two out of three of my managers, is either Gay or Lesbian. It’s been an incredible journey of acceptance and tolerance.

Azzopardi: Where are your parents now on Gay people?

Perry: My parents have actually become more accepting and tolerant. We’ve all grown up and evolved and broadened our mindset. Sometimes people have a really picky way of eating, right? And they don’t like certain foods, but a lot of times they haven’t even tried those foods. Once they try or know or get educated and have the facts, they’re more comfortable and there’s no judgment on your shrimp cocktail. I know that sounds so strange, but it’s this simple thing. A lot of people just aren’t educated – they still have this 1950s mindset, unfortunately.

Azzopardi: Are you saying that you’ve tried the shrimp cocktail and gone Lesbian?

Perry: I don’t know if it would be appropriate for me to tell you what my straight or Gay [experiences] have been in the past. [laughs] Azzopardi: You’ve said Madonna had a lot of influence on this film, and her 1991 documentary Truth or Dare really resonated with the Gay community.

Perry: Yes, and still continues to.

Azzopardi: Do you think Katy Perry: Part of Me will have a similar effect?

Perry: I hope that people see that they don’t have to change themselves in order to achieve their goals or dreams, and that they can accept the skin that they live in and overcome obstacles or judgments. The theme of this movie is me overcoming obstacles: where I came from, problems with my record label, and my personal struggles.

A lot of times, people wanted me to be like someone else or sing like someone else or write like someone else. I wanted to be the first Katy Perry, but they couldn’t accept that. So hopefully people can come away from [the film] saying, “I don’t have to change myself. I don’t have to fit in. I don’t have to be what someone else wants me to be in order to reach my goals in life.”

Azzopardi: After what happened with Lady Gaga – where Madonna mashed up “Born This Way” with “Express Yourself” for her upcoming tour and called Gaga “reductive” – are you scared of being too inspired by Madonna?

Perry: No. I’m inspired by everyone. And you know, I think that the queens love a little catfight every once in a while. It’s good for the cocktails and the conversation, I’ll tell you that.

Azzopardi: “Ur So Gay” and “I Kissed a Girl” didn’t sit well with some members of the Gay community when they came out.

You obviously have a huge Gay following now, but did you feel like you needed to prove your authenticity after the uproar over those songs?

Perry: I never really try and try hard. I like things to roll out naturally. People like to put me in a box. From the first official single, “I Kissed a Girl,” they said I was a one-trick pony. I’ve always known what I was gonna do next in my play-by-play and how I was gonna roll out the moments – and “I Kissed a Girl” was the strongest song for me at the time.

It was also on the tip of everybody’s tongue pop-culturally – even on television shows like Gossip Girl people were talking about it, and it was becoming more of an accepted idea to be Bi-curious and to be Bisexual. The song just took it over the edge for the public in some ways, but I think that anybody who saw a confusing message in those songs was either looking for a fight or

taking it completely out of context. Anyone that really understood the songs understood the songs for what they were.

Azzopardi: Now that more Gay couples are able to legally marry, what would you tell them about marriage from your own experience?

Perry: It’s everybody’s individual experience. I think you can be in love without walking down the aisle, or you can walk down the aisle and be in love, but everybody deserves that choice and I think that equality is very important. People ask me questions about the whole Obama thing and him coming out and saying it publicly, and I’m like, “I hope soon enough we’ll look back and say to ourselves how ridiculous it was to think this way, just like it was during the civil rights movement.” We’re embarrassed.

And it is completely embarrassing. We’re a young country and we’re developing slowly; we’re not as cultured as the Europeans.

But that’s OK. We’re gonna get there, and hopefully there will be more tolerance in the world very soon and we won’t make the same mistake twice.

Azzopardi: You’ve shot whipped cream and fireworks out of your boobs – Perry: Actually, if you look at the placement of those fireworks, they come from my spirit. [laughs] But I know people love going straight to the tits. They’re a big target on me.

Azzopardi: If you could shoot anything else out of your boobs, what would it be?

Perry: I’m gonna shoot down hate. I’m gonna shoot down all the people who hate, who sip on haterade, who hate just to hate.

I’m gonna shoot them down. But I’m gonna shoot them down with love bullets. And they’re non-violent. They don’t even hurt you. Like Cupid’s arrow, they just turn you into a more tolerant, loving person.

Chris Azzopardi is the editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT wire service.

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continued from cover to another, somehow they drunkenly find themselves naked in the same bed.

Of course, Iris makes a surprise visit, and it goes without saying that Jack, who’s always harbored a secret crush on his best friend – the former girlfriend of his late brother – doesn’t want to tell her what he and Hannah did the night before. But as obvious and straightforward as these plot points may appear, writer and director Lynn Shelton’s Your Sister’s Sister very seldom goes for the obvious gag or the familiar melodramatic emotion. Instead, the wily filmmaker behind 2009’s exceedingly entertaining Humpday keeps things grounded in a reality that feels oddly honest and true, and while the situation might be a tiny bit extreme, the way one person connects to the other is anything but.

In case you’re wondering, this is meant as a gigantic compliment. This movie very easily could have gone off the rails. Not only is the situation that Jack and Hannah find themselves in something of a stretch, but the way they react to Iris’ arrival isn’t exactly comforting. Part of me couldn’t quite grasp why they wouldn’t just lay their cards on the table right away, and admit to a night of drunken lunacy that led to a little hanky-panky. But as things evolve, as Shelton lets the artifice fall away and the reality of all three individuals come to light, a lot of their collective decisions – even the horrifically stupid ones – begin to make sense, and while we might like to believe we’d do things differently, it’s easy to imagine following in their footsteps.

There are some obtuse angles and moments that don’t entirely fit together. One of Hannah’s spur-of-the-moment decisions in particular does not seem entirely plausible (especially if she’d drunk as much tequila as a conversational montage alludes to). In addition, the way she and Iris manage to reconnect and work past their differences isn’t as fully realized as I would have liked it to be, their issues a bit bigger then strolls through the woods and late-night pillow talks could easily reconcile.

These misgivings are relatively minor

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throughout the year, but the Pride crowd is always the craziest,” he said. “There is just a ton of people, Gay and straight, hitting the town to celebrate with their friends. The Pride energy is much more connected and it’s a great feeling to see a crowd of smiling, sweaty Gay faces.”

Skiddle says Purr’s Block Party has been the highlight of his Pride weekend for many years. “It’s very efficiently run – quick drink lines and a packed crowd of really fun, good people. And the music’s always good!”

According to DJ Skiddle, “Pride is like Gay Christmas.”

“You get to see old friends and make new ones, while celebrating the return of summer,” he pointed out. “Saturday will definitely reflect that with a healthy scoop of current music mixed with some Gay nostalgia, retro, and a touch of camp.”

Skiddle told SGN he would like to remind everyone to “play safe, get tested, and have a crazy Pride!”

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when it comes to the bigger picture, however. Shelton crafts some wondrous moments of heartfelt truth that had me smiling ear to ear, her scenes building on one another in a delectable and dexterous manner. She’s got an ear for dialogue and an eye for staging, delivering some staggering moments that can bruise and batter one instant, soothe and satiate the next.

It helps that she’s assembled actors as magnificent as Blunt and DeWitt for the primary female roles, while also nabbing the stolid Duplass (who appeared in Humpday and who also, with the blessing of his director brother Jay, gave Shelton the seeds of the idea that ultimately became the film’s script). The three work together with ease, all of them having miraculous chemistry that feels wholly genuine. Blunt and DeWitt, in particular, are remarkably strong here, each bringing a depth and passion that goes well beyond the norm.

I’ve left a lot out, and that’s by design. Not everything about the plot should be known before going in, even if Shelton reveals many of her cards early on. At the same time, it’s these twists of fate that give the film its zest and energy, allowing it to blossom in a way that’s something of a melodious surprise.

Your Sister’s Sister has something universal to say about relationships, about the bonds between siblings, about how we choose to live our lives, and about the mysterious nature of the dreams, aspirations, and demons that drive us onward. It is a wonderful achievement that speaks to the very nature of who we are and who we oftentimes wish to be, and as such shows a cinematic directorial progression on Shelton’s part that borders on divine.

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Barbie has asked L.A. DJs The Perry Twins back from last year to spin the Friday night $5 cover kickoff party. DJ Pavone is scheduled to spin alongside DJ Skiddle and international DJ/Producer Oren Nizri on June 23 at the Pride Block Party, which opens at noon with a $20 cover (there’s no

cover Sunday for the official Pride Party).

Nizri played at the Cuff during Labor Day weekend last year and fell in love with Seattle. “I’m very excited to return to Seattle and work with Barbie at Purr,” Nizri told SGN. Part of that excitement began to build up, DJ Nizri says, when he began to hear about the Pride Block Party at Purr because Barbie’s reputation for throwing fantastic parties precedes her.

“Gay Pride gigs are always a blast,” Nizri told SGN. “Everyone is just ready to celebrate and generally in a good mood.”

Although Nizri lives for the dance floor, he is always reminded of just how important – and robust – Gay communities can be during Pride weekend because, he said, “it is one of the most important weekends of the year in every major city and, no matter where you go during Pride, each city has something different they want to celebrate.”

Nizri plays big room house music. From sexy and uplifting vocals that progress into very high-energy tracks, with some electro, big room, and tribal beats, he spins a little something for everyone.

“Most of my tracks come from Europe,” he said, adding, “My style is very driven and I like to create a journey and take people with me.”

Nizri continued, “As a DJ nothing can compare to the feeling that comes over me when I make a connection with the crowd and they join me for the ride.

“I am preparing a great selection of music for the Seattle bois!”

Music has always been a big part of Nizri’s life, ultimately becoming his passion and career.

“My goal is to create as many happy moments and memories with my music as possible,” he said. “I DJ because music is in my soul. I love it. I don’t do it for any other reason.”

Seattle is his last stop before the international DJ/producer plays dates in Mexico, Brazil, and Asia.

“Join me at the Purr Block Party for a night of nonstop beats and dancing,” said Nizri. “It’s going to be a magical night.”

C89.5 DJ Skiddle will share some of the spinning duties at the Pride Block Party.

Skiddle told SGN he always looks forward to Pride.

“I play for a lot of different crowds

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“Mother” featured guitar and piano.

“Strawberry Fields” had solos by Bill and Greg. “Give Peace a Chance” closed, featuring piano and guitar. There was an enBill Frisell Reality joined Mercy for Bill Frisell at thusiastic standing ovation.

Jazz Alley on June 14, because Cuteness Alice Stuart was with Equality. The evening consisted and the Formerlys of improvisations on John Lennon’s music, Cuteness joined Mercy for Alice Stuart which is the theme of Frisell’s new CD, All We Are Saying. Reality pointed out the full and the Formerlys at the Triple Door on anticipatory house. He also said the tight June 16. Mercy was impressed that the waitband playing mellow jazz was “just what the ress remembered her order from a previous night. doctor ordered.”

The event was a celebration of Stuart’s Frisell’s guitar was phenomenal. Tony Scherr’s bass was funky. Pedal steel and 70th birthday and the release of her new acoustic guitar by Greg Leisz was delicious. CD, House Party. Cuteness was impressed They opened with “Across the Universe,” with the singer’s energy. Mercy pointed out with solos on guitar and steel guitar. “Beau- Stuart also had a second show. Alice was tiful Boy” followed nicely, featuring Frisell wearing a sparkling outfit. The concert was all blues. and Leisz.

Stuart’s voice was powerful and reminis“You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” had solos by Bill and Greg. “#9 Dream” cent of Bonnie Raitt. She had a great laugh, featured guitar and piano. Solos by Frisell, joking that she lost five pounds in the sound Leisz, and Scherr ornamented “Come To- check. She also said she had been the one to bring reggae to the Grateful Dead in the gether,” which rocked out.

“Julia” was sweet with solos by Bill and 1960s. Steven Flynn’s keyboards were hot.

Greg. “Please Please Me” featured guitar Marc Willet’s bass was soulful.

They opened with “Statesboro Blues,” and piano. “In My Life” had solos by Frisell featuring piano and bass. Next was a Bessie and Leisz.

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persona rocked stadiums throughout the world. –Price 2. Gold: Greatest Hits – ABBA This convivial compilation contains some of the most infectious ear candy to ever spread through the music world. With its perfect-pop recipe of pulse and hook, Gold, two decades after its release, continues to inspire many a Gay to dance the tears off his cheek and sweat off his brow. –Peerson 3. Bad Girls – Donna Summer This absolutely brilliant album gave Donna Summer at least four great hits, two of which occupied the No. 1 and 2 positions on the Billboard charts simultaneously for a couple of weeks in 1979 (“Hot Stuff” and the title track, both rock-influenced tracks with prominent electric guitar). But what’s so truly excellent about it is that there are no filler tracks at all here – every song is tuneful and memorable. This album gave Summer credibility with the disco-disparaging rock crowd, but I also loved her earlier stuff, especially the other concept album, Once Upon a Time. Bad Girls has only improved with age and serves as an excellent showcase for Donna’s songwriting and vocal skills, as well as Giorgio Moroder’s genius as producer. –Klein 4. Yes I Am – Melissa Etheridge You could say the closet doors were at least unlocked when Etheridge released her finest and most celebrated album in 1993.

She wasn’t out just yet, but it was pretty clear from the record’s ambiguous undertones that she was ready to share a few secrets. Best track: “I’m the Only One.” –Rodriguez 5. The Immaculate Collection – Madonna This singles compilation was released in November 1990, hot on the heels of her

“Blond Ambition” tour and just 6 months before the hit film Truth or Dare. It was at this time that Madonna took her rightful place as queen of everything, from dance floors to salon floors, all over the world. All the elements were in place and she could do no wrong. The album spanned 15 hit singles and included two new tracks, including the deliciously explicit “Justify My Love.” Everything in pop culture since The Immaculate Collection has been viewed through a post-Madonna lens. –Price

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Smith song, “Pigfoot,” with a solo by Flynn.

“I’m Going to New York City” featured Steven.

“Happy Road” had a piano solo. Alice introduced her friend Lee Oskar, whose fabulous harmonica ornamented “Sometime,” along with piano. Bass player Marc Willett sang that song with a strong voice. “Only a Love Song Will Do” slowed the pace down nicely and was dedicated to two couples in

9. Colour by Numbers – Culture Club Sure, Culture Club had three other members, but who cares? For us Gay boys, it was all about the Boy. I’m talking about Boy George, of course! And in 1983 Boy George and Culture Club struck gold when they recorded Colour by Numbers. The album is a New Wave (and Gay) music treasure. I dare you to listen to “Karma Chameleon” and not sing along. You can’t! Although the Boy we all called George and the band broke up, and he slipped into drug use and bizarre be6. The Divine Miss M – Bette Midler havior, the gender-bending pop star can rest Known for her extreme range of talent, assured one thing – he created one of the from telling repulsive jokes to singing tear- Gayest albums of all time. You go, gir- ... er ful ballads, Bette Midler’s vocals on her ...um ... Boy! –Knittel 1972 debut album were sultry, charismatic, eccentric, and yes, simply divine. Best 10. Lady Day – Billie Holiday track: “Superstar.” –Rodriguez Holiday is simply dazzling on scores of popular songs, both imperishable standards 7. Believe – Cher and ephemeral pop ditties that we wouldn’t The relationship between Gay men and remember today without her imprint havCher is a love affair that’s spanned more ing legitimized them. Whether applying her than three decades. But by the late 1990s, vocal magic to “Pennies From Heaven,” “A Cher had become a bit of a relic. Then, she Fine Romance,” “I Cried for You,” or “I’ve released Believe and a whole new genera- Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” to pick tion of Gay boys discovered what us older a random handful from this treasure trove queens had been talking about all these of 230 tracks, Holiday is, well, Holiday. No years. Cher is as Gay as Gay gets! The one since has approached her unique way smash hit album and single launched the with a song, her lack of vocal technique Gay icon on a world tour that seemed nev- fully compensated for by her inventive maer-ending. Although she’s recorded more nipulation of rhythm, her melodic improvismusic since then (and starred in a terrible ing, and her complete emotional attentiveChristina Aguilera music video disguised ness. Among the highlights of this deluxe as a movie), Believe stands out as one of set are revealing alternate takes and recordCher’s finest – and Gayest – moments. – ings of live performances, including those Knittel from Holiday’s short-lived stint with Count Basie’s band. Of the 153 masters collected 8. Judy at Carnegie Hall – here, 35 were first released only in 2001. All Judy Garland of it is essential listening. –Klein This legendary live performance from 1961 earned five Grammys and is regard11. The Fame Monster – Lady Gaga ed by many as “the greatest night in show 12. Ingenue – k.d. lang business history.” Whether or not you’re 13. Grease (Original Motion a “friend of Dorothy,” Garland’s emotive Picture Soundtrack) – Various Artists performance, a perfect dichotomy of forti14. Anthology – Nina Simone tude and vulnerability, still has the ability 15. Hunky Dory – David Bowie to pluck chords in even the most calloused 16. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – heart. –Peerson Elton John

the audience.

“Friend in Your Pocket” featured piano and bass. “Rock and Roll Queen” was an original and had a solo by Flynn. Stuart said female performers with groupies are different from male ones, because the female ones fall in love. A solo by Steven ornamented “I Feel Like Hank Williams.”

There was a passionate standing ovation.

Mercy was so excited, she joined in, even though she uses a walker.

17. Nevermind – Nirvana 18. Substance – New Order 19. Bella Donna – Stevie Nicks 20. Want Two – Rufus Wainwright 21. Liza with a “Z” – Liza Minnelli 22. Diana – Diana Ross 23. Singles – The Smiths 24. Confessions on a Dance Floor – Madonna 25. Janet. – Janet Jackson 26. 69 Love Songs – The Magnetic Fields 27. Faith – George Michael 28. I Am ... Sasha Fierce – Beyonce 29. Back to Black – Amy Winehouse 30. Live! One Night Only – Patti LaBelle 31. Disintegration – The Cure 32. Actually – Pet Shop Boys 33. Purple Rain – Prince and the Revolution 34. The Circus – Erasure 35. Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters 36. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill 37. Songs in A Minor – Alicia Keys 38. Vauxhall and I – Morrissey 39. #1’s – Mariah Carey 40. Fever – Kylie Minogue 41. Unforgettable – Natalie Cole 42. The Bodyguard (Original Soundtrack) – Whitney Houston et al.

43. She’s So Unusual – Cyndi Lauper 44. Missundaztood – Pink 45. Stripped – Christina Aguilera 46. The Broadway Album – Barbra Streisand 47. Mighty Real – Sylvester 48. Ta-Dah – Scissor Sisters 49. Under the Pink – Tori Amos 50. Surfacing – Sarah McLachlan

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SATURDAY - June 23

See this week’s PRIDE EVENTS CALENDAR for details on Pride-related activities, including Dignity’s Pride Week Breakfast, Capitol Hill Pride Festival, Gay City’s “Portraits of Pride” Exhibit, Pride ASIA, Rainbow Women’s Health Fair, Interfaith Worship Service, Seattle Dyke March, Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre, Seattle Men’s Chorus, Chocolate Revolution, “Red Men’s and Women’s Parties, and blockbuster parties at The Cuff, Neighbours, Purr, R Place, Wildrose.

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. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com

SUNDAY - June 24

See this week’s PRIDE EVENTS CALENDAR for details on Pride-related activities, including SO&P’s Pride Brunch, Seattle Pride Parade, Seattle PrideFest, Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre, and blockbusters parties around town.

Seattle Pride Parade. 11am. 4th Ave & Union St. Seattle’s annual LGBT Pride Parade travels north on 4th Ave to Denny Way. www.seattlepride.org.

Seattle PrideFest. 12 noon-8pm. Seattle Center.

More than 100 music acts, community information and vendor booths, dancing at the International Fountain.

FREE. www.seattlepridefest.org.

For a directory of GLBT-friendly religious organizations in Washington state, visit www.sgn.org and scroll down the first page of either section to see Multifaith Works’ 2007-2008 Directory of Inclusive Faith Communities (some information may not be current). For information on GLBT-friendly Christian churches around the world visit www.gaychurch.org.

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHikingGroup/ Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 121:30pm. 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 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org [NOTE: No swim team workout today. Sunday workouts will be moving to Madison Park for the summer.]

Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA 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 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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

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education, support & service within the Church & the GLBT community. (425) 226-2746.

Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - June 25

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

Every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@yahoo. com or phone (360) 722-1664.

Healing Words. 6:30-8pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in group open to all who are healing from trauma, addiction, or just the challenges of life in general. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.org No Safeword Writers Group. 7-9pm. Meets 4th Monday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful.

For info & location, NSWG@sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org (Also meets 2nd Sunday, 1-3pm.)

Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

PFLAG/South King County Monthly Meeting. 7pm.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 25701 14th Pl S, Kent.

Meets 4th Monday each month. Parents & Friends of

Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 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 Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre - “Beyond Boxes.”

7:30pm. Washington Ensemble Theatre, 608 19th Ave. E. It’s the last week of school and big decisions loom large. Who am I taking to prom? What do I perform in the talent show? Where do I go to college? When will my family accept me? Why does the world shove me into boxes?!? Find the answers to these life questions and more in this world premiere QTET production. Tickets: $10-general, $5-teens. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/254940. (Also, 6/23 & 6/24.)

Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday.

(253) 474-8897.

Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

TUESDAY - June 26

Lesbian & Gay Child Care Task Force Monthly Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Meets 4th Tuesday each month. The Task Force, in conjunction with Child Care Resources of King County, offers referrals to GLBT-welcoming child care centers & provides training, support & curriculum materials to child care providers. (To access this, call 329-1011 & ask for the “Gay-welcoming” child care programs in your zip code area.) The task force meets monthly to assess their progress in achieving their goals.

Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Kang Wen Clinic - Chinese Medicine for Chronic Viral Disease, Integrated Cancer Treatment & General Chronic Diseases. Tuesdays 2-6pm; Wednesdays 9am-5pm; Thursdays 3-7pm. 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday & Thursday - HIV treatment. Every Wednesday - Cancer treatment. Holistic care including

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June 23 thru July 1 acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine in a compassionate setting. Insurance accepted. Sliding fee scale for low-income without insurance. 322-6945. www. kangwenclinic.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Butch Blum Summer Savvy Event. 5-7pm. Butch Blum, 1408 5th Ave. Seattle’s premier European clothing store’s special event with Calidora Skin Clinic consultations, signature sushi, fashionable cocktails, door prizes, additional savings on summer sale.

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBT MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor.

Meets the 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 Shelly at 206-2505002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com.

Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. 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. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

Meadowbrook Playfield, 10533 35th Ave NE (tennis courts at 32nd Ave NE). Every Tuesday & Thursday thru Sept. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $3 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com. [MaySeptember only.]

Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

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

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 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday.

Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience connection, community & spirituality. Drums are provided. For info & location c363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521.

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org FREE Beginning ASL Lessons. 7:30pm. The Elite, 1520 E Olive Way. Every Tuesday. Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language? If so, you can get some FREE beginning ASL instruction.

Meets in the loft. 860-0999.

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. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

WEDNESDAY - June 27

Kang Wen Clinic - Chinese Medicine for Chronic Viral Disease, Integrated Cancer Treatment & General Chronic Diseases. (See Tuesday listing at 2pm.)

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community.

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Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett.

Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week.

Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm.

Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www.lotussisters.org.

Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

Divas. 7pm. The Loft, 1017 E Union St. A space for Queer youth to meet other youth & talk about important issues that we face. Figuratively & metaphorically it gives everyone space at the table as an equal stakeholder in our community. It is time youth feel that their voice is powerful & that their experience is worth sharing with others. Sponsored by Plus One Queer Youth.

To RSVP call 957-1665 or email bamm@llaa.org Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group. 7pm. Entre Hermanos, 1505 Broadway. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Transsexual support group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to provide information, counseling, healthcare, sisterhood & social activities for Latino & foreign-born people in their transition. For more information contact Abby 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. 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 Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.

New volunteers are always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific Northwest by collecting oral histories, preserving historical materials, & presenting public programs such as exhibits, walking tours, & slide shows. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517.

Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:30pm.

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Rain City Jacks. West Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www. raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

SEAMEC Monthly Meeting. 7pm. 1605 12th Ave, Suite 21. Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month.

SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.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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SATURDAY - June 30

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org.

Kang Wen Clinic - Chinese Medicine for Chronic Viral Disease, Integrated Cancer Treatment & General Chronic Diseases. (See Tuesday listing at 2pm.)

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org

Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! Get-togethers are highly social & offer “low impact” volunteer work & an opportunity to learn more about LAA. Please call before dropping in.

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Everett-Snohomish County Friendship Dinner for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. 6pm. Grace UMC (formerly Firs United Methodist). Meets last Thursday most months. FREE. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Evergreen AIDS Foundation & SNOCO Gay Men’s Task Force. For information call (425) 252-7751.

Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

Pozitively Me! 6;30-8pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St, 3rd Floor. Meets every Thursday. A conversation about HIV with other men. Gay & Bi men facing challenges living with HIV longterm now have a new way to meet others facing similar challenges.

Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress. com. [May-September only.]

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma.

Meets 4th Thursday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as

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THURSDAY - June 28

Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community.

FREE. www.raincountrydance.org.

LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8pm.

Gay City, 511 E Pike St (temporary meeting location).

Every Friday. 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 625-0000; www. seattle-al-anon.org Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40 - honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Voices Rising presents “Fierce Pride.” 7pm doors, 8-10pm show. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. Showcasing the best of Queer performers of color, Voices Rising welcomes Blackberri, singer, song-maker, poet, writer, photographer, health educator and community advocate, for “Fierce Pride.” Blackberri has written and performed original music for films including “Word is Out” and “Looking for Langston,” as well as recording the soundtrack for the Haight-Ashbury radio history of San Francisco, “Knocking at the Gateway of Gold.”

Blackberri has performed music and appeared in Marlon Rigg’s groundbreaking films “Tongues Untied,” “No Regrets,” “Anthems,” “Affirmation,” and “Black is Black Ain’t.” He has become one of the most visible Black Queer artists in the country and lives in Oakland, CA. Joining Blackberri on the program will be Amber Flame, Crystal Ybarra, Imani Sims, Okanomode. Tickets: $10-$25 sliding scale. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/255606.

well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 383-2318. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

Sean Gaskell Plays West Africa Kora. 7pm. Inner Chapters, 419 Fairview Ave N. The 21 string harp is native to the Mandika people of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau.

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm.

Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone.

For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

FRIDAY - June 29

Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org.

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday.

(253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Black Forest Leather Weekend (June 29-July 2).

Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek. www. camptrc.org.

Born This Way Kafe. 5-9pm. Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Friday. A welcoming place where LGBTQ youth ages 13-19, friends & allies can gather, be themselves & have fun. 883-6110, randy.wiger@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org

Black Forest Leather Weekend (June 29-July 2).

Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek. www. camptrc.org.

2012 Emerald City Classic - Emerald City Softball Tournament (June 30-July 1). www.emeraldcitysoftball.org.

2012 Seattle Classic - Seattle Tennis Alliance Tournament (June 30-July 2). www.seattletennisalliance.org.

Festival Sundiata (June 30 & July 1).12 noon-8 pm. Seattle Center, Armory/Center House and Fisher Pavilion. In conjunction with Seattle Center Festal, Festival Sundiata African-American Festival explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of African-Americans in our region through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, foods, fashion and worldly gifts. For complete schedule, visit www.festivalsundiata.org.

Seattle’s Harlem Renaissance Gala. 6-9 pm. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S. Proceeds to benefit Langston Hughes Summer Teen Musical and Langston Hughest Youth Performing Arts Academy. Tickets: $100-general, $250-VIP. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/246738.

SUNDAY - July 1

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Black Forest Leather Weekend (June 29-July 2).

Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek. www. camptrc.org.

Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com 2012 Emerald City Classic - Emerald City Softball Tournament (June 30-July 1). www.emeraldcitysoftball.org.

2012 Seattle Classic - Seattle Tennis Alliance Tournament (June 30-July 2). www.seattletennisalliance.org.

Lotus Sisters. 11am-1:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@ yahoo.com; www.sasgcc.org Festival Sundiata (June 30 & July 1).12 noon-8 pm. Seattle Center, Armory/Center House and Fisher Pavilion. (See Saturday listing at noon for details.)

Rain City Jacks. West Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www. raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBT communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people. For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent. writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club is an umbrella organizing sponsoring LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Al-Anon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. CHAC is currently looking for a new home. www.chacseattle. org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838. (Groups formerly meeting at CHAC are currently meeting at SASG (Seattle Area Support Groups) and other locations.

Check out the SGN’s Community Calendar listings to find these groups.)

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

DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 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, 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, 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 - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 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.

GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 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, 328-8979.

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 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. (The Library is located at Gay City’s offices, on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee - just follow the signs.)

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 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.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, 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. (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: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org.

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Re-

Visit us online www.sgn.org

6711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook.

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) 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. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

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. 323-1768.

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.rosehedge.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shiftrecovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 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.

(425) 339-5298.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com;

www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: 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 Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; 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; Seattle Frontrunners: www. seattlefrontrunners.org; 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 United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; 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, 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 Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934.

Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women.

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; 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 Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern. org; 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, 436-8671. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html 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; 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. As a program of GLSEN/ WA, WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 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, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

June 22, 2012

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gional 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 PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 4616910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos. org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 9238313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 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 - 682-

Please fax weekly changes to (206) 322-7188 or email them to seattleGaynews@yahoo.com no later than 3 pm on Tuesdays!

FRIDAY

Bar Myx - Weekly drink specials and dancing with DJ Matt Stands! No cover!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Prime Rib Dinner $11.75 Live DJ 9pm-close Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

DJ Dance 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Bear Night, 2nd Friday every month.

The Cuff Complex - Country Dancing w/ Rain Country 7 pm -11 pm, HiNRG Dancing - Alternating DJ’s 11pmclose. Cover $5 @ 9 pm.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.

Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric.

9 pm - 4 am 21+ * Cover charges as follows: 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am, $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00* **From 2 am - 4 am, 18+ with valid ID on main floor** www.neighboursnightclub.com.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm.

R Place - Happy Hour 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company.

Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover.

Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.

SATURDAY

Bar Myx - Weekly drink specials and dancing with DJ Trent Von! No cover!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Free Pool, Free Darts and Free TouchScreen games all day and all night. Live DJ 9pm-close Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

DJ Dance, 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric.

The Cuff Complex - 1st Saturday Country Dancing w/ Rain Country 7 pm -10 pm, HiNRG Dancing - Alternating DJ’s 10 pm-3 am. Cover $5 @ 9 pm.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime.

Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls. “full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour, Sun.-Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! But get in early to beat the line. Capacity enforced for your comfort & safety.

Happy Hour, 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.

Neighbours - Power Mix with DJ Randy Schlager from C89. 21+ with Valid ID. 9 pm - 4 am. *Cover charges as follows - 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am. $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00. 206-324-5358; www.neighboursnightclub.com.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company.

Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks.

South Side Boogie Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am with DJ Dirty Dan. No cover.

Wildrose - First Saturday each month, DJs & dancing. $5 cover. www.thewildrosebar.com.

Sunday

Bar Myx - T Dance! 3-7pm with DJ Lady Char, $1.00 Rolling Rocks. Dinner and a Movie at Bar Myx! Enjoy the newest releases on our big screens from 7 pm every Sunday! Dinner specials every week, $4 glasses of house wine, $1 doubles any drink! After the movie, one lucky customer will get to take the movie home…every week!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-2am Karaoke with Black Nail Productions 9pm-1am Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - “Bottom forty” 6 pm-close w/ DJ Nark + Riff Raff & Guests. Cover $5 @ 8 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool.

Neighbours - 9 pm - 2 am Entre Hermanos Noche Latina $5.00 cover 21+ with Valid ID.With DJ Luis.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 2 pm-midnight. Happy Hour until 7 pm.

R Place - Happy Hour 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Twisted - Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

MONDAY

Bar Myx - Bacardi Game Night! $4 Bacardi calls all night long, plus $9 Bacardi Pitchers! Mental Masturbation at 7:30 (with bonus questions and a bar match for the grand prize), followed by Beer Pong! Evening is hosted by our sassy bartenderess Karee Jo! Changes - Happy Hour all day 12 pm-2am Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts.

Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” All Day - Table top games, pool, darts, pinball, Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily, Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Pint night with Happy Hour prices 8 pm-close. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am.

R Place - Happy Hour 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am.

Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!

TUESDAY

Bar Myx - 2 for 1 wells and $2 drafts all night long! Sliders 3 for $3, or 6 for $5! Either traditional or pulled pork!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm- 8pm. Domestic Bottled Beer $1.25 All Day and Night, Super Happy Hour 4pm7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Burger Specials $2.50 Hamburger, $3.50 Cheeseburger $4.50 Bacon Cheeseburger.

Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” All Day - Table top games, pool, darts, pinball, Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Peanut Night, Bearoke 8 pm- 12 am w/Jonathan Jones Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. 8-Ball Pool Tournament starts at 6:30 pm.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. Black Nail Production Karaoke 9 pm-1 am.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close.

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

Bar Myx - $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts, and $4 Bud and Bud Light Mondos! $3 shots of Fireball, $5 well margaritas, $5 Nachos (beef, chicken or veggie) and 2 beef tacos for $2, 2 chicken tacos for $3 or 2 carne asada tacos for $4!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts Trivia Night 8pm Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

8-Ball Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Karaoke 9 pm-1:30 am hosted by Michael.

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher special , Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Country lesson w/Rain Country 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 pm, Poz Seattle social 2nd Wednesday 6 pm, Leather social 4th Wednesday 7 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Dart Tournament starts at 7:30 pm.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Gelliphish 7 pm-midnight.

Re-Bar - D.A.I.S.Y. Age with Riz! Hip Hop and R/B from the 1990’s.YO! FREE 10 pm.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Karaoke 8 pm-12:30 am. No cover; drink specials. www.thewildrosebar.com.

THURSDAY

Bar Myx - $5 Long Island, Long Beach, AMF and Porn Stars! $4 with college or military ID! $8 Trashcans, and $3 Capitol Hill Dogs!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Pool Tournament 7 pm, Karaoke 8 pm-12 am w/Jonathan Jones Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Kick off the weekend early. No DJ needed, you control the jukebox.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Thomas from 7 pm-midnight.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples.

Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.

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CLUB Z - (men) 1117 Pike near Boren - 622-9958 HOT HOUSE SPA & SAUNA - (women) SW corner of Pike & 11th (stairs behind Wildrose) - 568-3240 STEAM WORKS - (men) 1520 Summit - 388-4818

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ANIMALS ESPRESSO - 550 12th Ave. - 329-3914 BALTIC ROOM - 1207 Pine St. - 625-4444 BEACON PUB - 3057 Beacon Ave. S. - 726-0238 THE BOTTLENECK LOUNGE - 2328 E. Madison St. - 323-1098 THE BROADWAY GRILL - 314 Broadway E. - 328-7000 C.C. ATTLE’S BAR & GRILLE - 1701 E. Olive Way THE CANTERBURY - 534 15th Ave. E. - 322-3130 CHANGES IN WALLINGFORD - 2103 N. 45th - 545-8363 THE CRESCENT - 1413 E. Olive Way - 720-8188 THE CUFF COMPLEX - 1533 13th Ave. - 323-1525 DIESEL BAR - 1413 14th Ave. - 322-1080 DOUBLE HEADER - 407 2nd Ave. S. - 464-9918 ELITE - 1520 E. Olive Way - 860-0999 EVO TAPAS KITCHEN & CABARET 1715 E. Olive Way - 328-5293 GLO’S - 1621 E. Olive Way - 324-2577 INSOMNIAX - 102 15th Ave. E. - 322-6477 JAZZ ALLEY - 2033 6th Ave. E. - 441-9729 JULIA’S - 300 Broadway Ave. E. - 860-1818 THE LOBBY - 916 E. Pike St. - 328-6703 MAE’S CAFE - 6412 Phinney Ave. N. - 782-1222 MADISON PUB - 1315 E. Madison - 325-6537 NEIGHBOURS - 1509 Broadway - 324-5358 OUT WEST - 5401California Ave. SW, West Seattle POCO WINE ROOM - 1408 E. Pine St. - 322-9463 PONY - 1221 E. Madison St. - 324-2854 PURR - 1518 11th Ave. - 325-3112 R PLACE - 619 E. Pine - 322-8828 RE-BAR - 1114 Howell at Boren - 233-9873 SEATTLE EAGLE - 314 E. Pike - 621-7591 TOMMY GUN - 1703 E. Olive Way WILDROSE - 1021 E. Pike - 324-9210

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CASTLE SUPERSTORE #17 - 206 Broadway Ave. E. - 204-0126 DOGHOUSE LEATHERS - 1312 E. Pike St. - 257-0231 EMERSON SALON - 909 E. Pike St. - 323-7437 MAIL BOXES ETC. - Above QFC at Broadway & Pike - 324-5600 THE CRYPT - 1516 11th Ave. 325-3882 ONYX LEATHER - 1605 12th Ave. #8 - 328-1965 SALON DEWI/RED DRAWERS - 1525 14th. - 381-DIVA(3482) STAN’S ADULT SUPERSTORE - 9630 16th Ave. SW - 762-3299 UNDER U 4 MEN - 709 Broadway Ave. E. - 324-6446 TABOO VIDEO - 1012 1st Ave. - 622-SEXY TOYS IN BABELAND - 707 E. Pike St. - 328-2914

LOVER’S - 193 Telegraph Road - (360) 752-1862 RUMORS CABARET - 1119 Railroad - (306) 671-1849

BAR MYX - 1212 California St. - 425-610-4071 LOVER’S - 112 SE Everett - (425) 353-3607 LOVER’S - 3402 Broadway - (425) 252-8754

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LOVER’S - 25801 104th Ave. S.E. - (253) 852-1720 SWANK - 24437 Russell Rd. - (253) 854-2110 THE VIBE - 226 1st Ave. S., 98032 - (253) 852-0815 THE VOYEUR - 604 Central Ave. S. - (253) 850-8428

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DARBY’S CAFE - 211 5th Ave. S.E. - (360) 357-6229 DESIRE VIDEO - 3126 Pacific Ave. - (360) 352-0820 LOVER’S - 3959 Martin Way E. Suite D - (360) 456-7300 JAKES - 311 4th Ave. E. - (360) 956-3247 URBAN ONION - 116 Legion Way - (360) 943-9242

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_______________________________ 2 GWM seek GWM to share 2 BR/2.5 BA townhouse in Renton near Valley Medical. $450/mo, incl utils. Own bedroom and full bath. 425-647-7379. 27/3 _______________________________ THE LEATHER BUNK HOUSE is now open. 5,000 sq ft, 3 levels on huge property - a hidden-fromthe-world corner lot. Free for you to live as the HOT LEATHERMAN you created yourself 2B! All welcome, but do prefer the MATURE MALE. Temporary towards the rest of our chap-wearing ass days. Still needs clean-up, so it’s only $500 to move in. But it’s more than liveable for you fine fellas. Just email DannyDAN for info: danny7677777@gmail.com.

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_______________________________ LUXURY VIEW APARTMENTS New construction, close to downtown - available for lease now!

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_______________________________ CAPITOL HILL - Beautifully restored Capitol Hill Craftsman, across from Volunteer Park.

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14 HELP WANTED

14 help wanted

_______________________________ FREE RÉSUMÉ AND JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS South Seattle Community College’s WorkSource Center is partnering with the Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System to offer résumé and job search workshops. For more information, contact South Seattle Community College WorkSource Center at 206-764-5304 or visit www.southseattle.edu for complete schedule. SGN/ _______________________________ 15 15 employment employment wanted

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NAKED PHOTOGRAPHY Soft touch to naked details.

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_______________________________ EXCELLENT TILE WORK Complete kitchen and bath remodeling. Counter tops, cabinets, shower, bath surrounds, doors, windows, floors. Quality work. Reasonable price. Lots of references. Steve, 425-829-3565.

27/3 _______________________________ HOUSE CLEANING for Beautiful Homes. 20 yrs continuous Seattle experience. Detail-oriented, hard worker, organized. $25/ hr. Call Bill, 206-524-7564; billybob98103@yahoo.com. 27/3 _______________________________ CORRECTED PHONE #

ORION HOME CLEANING Northwest-owned and operated since 1996. Thorough and reliable. Licensed and insured. Call for free estimate. 206-419-9261.

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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 www.bodyworkman.com S k i l l e d m a s s e u r, m a s s a g e friendly studio, comfortable table. 17 yrs excellent, enjoyable, relaxing, unhurried fullbody massage. Or more focused, moderately deep bodywork for tightness, tension and muscle pain. John 206.324.0682.

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