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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 29, Volume 40, July 20, 2012

Bye-bye, Batman

Third and final Dark Knight rises … just not to the top

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Opens July 20 It’s been eight years since Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) took the fall for Harvey Dent’s crimes, disappearing into the ether marked as a coward and a murderer. In that time, Jim Gorsee dark knight page 28

Mark Kitaoka

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Christian Bale in The Dark Knight Rises

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer

The director with the cast of Rent: (l to r) Jerick Hoffer, Aaron C. Finley, Bill Berry, Naomi Morgan, and Daniel Berryman.

Rent 5th Avenue Theatre July 21 – August 19 Bill Berry has worked with the 5th Avenue Theatre for nearly 12 years. In that time he’s directed or otherwise helped produce at least one or two shows per season – including West Side Story, On the Town, Cabaret, and the recent First Date. His current directorial project is the pop-classic Rent, and here Berry brings his flair for re-envisioning to a show that’s close to his heart. We caught up with him as opening see rent page 33

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Rising pop star talks about her Gay influences, doing Pride – and her big hair

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by Chris Azzopardi SGN Contributing Writer It’s hard to talk about Eva Simons without mentioning her hair. That towering mohawk is as big as her voice, which guests on will.i.am’s single “This Is Love.”

With Simons’ debut album due this fall, the Dutch up-and-comer chatted about her recent Pride gig, how Gay people influence her, and the hair, of course.

Azzopardi: How much hairspray do you go through?

Simons: A lot! You know how they say you can’t bring flammable things on the plane? I think those things are flammable but I Eva Simons

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Parallel Lives

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

tion – with a bit of Gay-positive leavening – and called it Parallel Lives. They culled many of the 18 pieces from their work on The PARALLEL LIVES THEATER SCHMEATER Kathy & Mo Show, so there is only a vague story arc. Not every Through August 11 Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney piece is stellar, but overall, there created a snapshot-filled evening are a lot of very fun moments, of feminist barbs and layered moments of male/female interacsee schmee page 32

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Fourth Ice Age saga is frozenly mundane

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Dark Knight continued from cover

don (Gary Oldman) has become Gotham City’s police commissioner, cleaning up the streets and enhancing the laws to put potential threats behind bars. There is peace.

There is tranquility. And by and large, at least on the surface, all seems to be just fine.

But that’s on the surface. Bubbling beneath the calm is a storm, the least threatening aspect of which is the feline feminine wiles of renowned cat burglar Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway). She was hired to break into Wayne Manor and steal something personal to its secluded inhabitant – the reason why was not her concern. Besides, when a masked marauder like Bane (Tom Hardy) asks you to do something you don’t say no – the man a walking-talking beast comparable to the mythological Titans of ancient Greece.

Kyle’s visit to Bruce’s home has an unexpected side effect, however: the onceupon-a-time superhero gets a kinetic charge from her appearance, reawakening him to the responsibilities he for a variety of personal reasons let fall by the wayside. It soon comes to his attention that Wayne Industries is on the verge of bankruptcy and, at the urging of trusted butler Alfred (Michael Caine) and company CEO (and chief scientist) Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), he turns control of the firm over to wealthy environmental philanthropist Miranda Tate (Marion Cotillard).

Yet it is the presence of Bane that is cause

for the most concern. This man, this monster – there is something beyond dangerous about him, something even Batman might not be able to stop. But stop him he must, and even if the city is one the verge of tearing itself to pieces – and is maybe not even worth saving in the first place – it is up to Bruce to do just that, even if it costs him his life.

As long and as rambling as that synopsis is, it only skirts the surface of director Christopher Nolan’s sprawling, highly ambitious culmination of his Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. There are more characters and more subplots than you can shake a Batarang at – everything showcased on a grandly operatic scale more akin to The Godfather or Gone With the Wind than to your average superhero adventure.

This isn’t a happy endeavor. It revels in the dirty underbelly of the cynical here and now, and the filmmaker has pulled out all the stops in bringing his vision of Bob Kane’s iconic character to life. Parallels to Occupy Wall Street, the Tea Party, and other current political and social realities abound, and while there is light at the end of the tunnel it’s not exactly shining brightly.

All of which is great, and it goes without saying that Nolan, once again crafting the story and script with brother Jonathan and frequent collaborator David S. Goyer, stages sights of chaos, action, and drama unlike anything else were are likely to see this year. With over an hour of IMAX footage, this nearly three-hour opus is eye-popping, a continual visual marvel shot once again to perfection by Wally Pfister and magnifi-

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT Now playing Remember how the original Star Trek movies suffered from the “even-odd” curse? You know, the idea that all the evennumbered ones – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, were good, while all the odd-numbered films were horrible? Of course, that meme overlooked Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, which was pretty decent. But because treks II, IV, and VI were so wonderful, the others suffered by comparison.

What does this have to do with anything?

Well, I think we can make the case that where the Ice Age series is concerned, we have the exact opposite situation compared to Star Trek. I know, I know, these are different films, different series, having nothing to do with each other thematically, narratively, or structurally. But that doesn’t make the premise any less relevant. While Ice Age and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs are pretty darn decent, the middle film, Ice Age: The Meltdown, is forgettable, and while all three were financially successful, I know few who think highly of that second chapter.

The same will likely be thought of the series’ latest entry, Ice Age: Continental Drift.

Sure, the animation is amazing, but in this day and age one wonders how it couldn’t be, and yes, there are still moments, most of them unsurprisingly revolving around the put-upon half-rat, half-squirrel Scrat, but overall this latest prehistoric kid-friendly adventure is a gigantic drag. The story is tired, the characters don’t charm nearly as much as they used to, and the whole thing feels uninspired and thrown together in a way that’s oddly unappealing. In short, the fourth time isn’t a charm, meaning we have

an even-odd curse that’s the flipside of the Star Trek one.

The basic scenario finds our primary heroes, mammoth Manny (Ray Romano), saber-toothed tiger Diego (Denis Leary), and sloth Sid (John Leguizamo), separated from the rest of their heard and literally out to sea when the Teutonic Plates shift and start making their peaceful valley uninhabitable.

In the middle of the ocean, the group finds themselves taken captive by pirate ape Captain Gutt (Peter Dinklage) and his band of bloodthirsty shipmates. With time running out the trio must find a way to escape from this buccaneer’s clutches, steal his ship, and return home, hopefully getting there before calamity befalls Manny’s wife Ellie (Queen Latifah), daughter Peaches (Keke Palmer), and the rest of their herd, leaving them all as good as extinct.

In theory, this could be fine, the filmmakers coming up with a solid-enough familyfriendly story that should please the series’ legions of pint-sized fans. But none of it is connected, none of it feels complete, and the whole movie comes across as a series of disconnected ideas, never fleshed out or melded together. Subplots involving Peaches – her attempts to break away from her father’s control and her friendship with prehistoric meerkat Louis (Josh Gad) – go nowhere, while a potentially cute one between Diego and his feline swashbuckling opposite Shira (Jennifer Lopez) starts out fine but quickly runs out of steam.

As vignettes some of this is amusing, most notably an out-of-left-field musical number sung by Dinklage and his crew, as well as a bizarre Braveheart reenactment (the less said about the better), and the sequences with Scrat still have a wickedly Chuck Jones-like charm that’s undeniable.

But on the whole, Ice Age: Continental Drift moves at a glacial pace. Here’s hoping a sure-to-be-forthcoming fifth adventure keeps the up-and-down streak alive.

cently scored by Hans Zimmer. There are moments that defy description – scenes of such intensity I was propelled right to the edge of my seat, the whole thing a superlatively constructed thrill ride engineered to excite the mind every bit as much as it does the senses.

This makes it all the more distressing, then, to have to admit I was slightly disappointed by this final aria in Nolan’s trilogy. The opening hour is filled with narrative shorthand, its sequences playing like brief vignettes that sadly do not tie into one another with much success. It feels a bit clunky, almost unfinished, and I kept waiting for the filmmaker to hit the same dynamic cinematic strides that were on vigorous display in previous efforts like The Prestige, Inception, and, of course, The Dark Knight.

Worse than this, however, is the fact that Bane just isn’t as magnetic or as scary as a villain as he needs to be. His motives are murky at best, nondescript and rather pointless at worst, and when his true designs are revealed there is a perfunctory simplicity to it all that makes all the grand histrionics a bit silly. Moreover, as physically impressive Hardy is in the role (and, trust me, “impressive” is an understatement), the simple truth is that his sadomasochistic face mask becomes a problem, dramatically undermining each word, each expression, and each nuance as the film progresses.

Still, The Dark Knight Rises isn’t close to being a disaster. Caine is extraordinary, bringing a depth of feeling to Alfred that’s surprisingly unsettling. Hathaway, some-

what shockingly, comes close to stealing her scenes, and while she doesn’t erase the memory of Michelle Pfeiffer, she does manage to make Selina Kyle every inch her own.

Best of all is Joseph Gordon-Levitt as newbie Gotham detective John Blake, and with so much of the movie focusing upon him and his journey, the actor proves himself up to the task of embodying Nolan’s “everyman” mantle.

Additionally, the final hour is a kinetic whirlwind of Shakespearian tragedy or Puccini opera. While the surprises aren’t exactly shocking, the way Nolan unveils them is – everything leading to a denouement that’s hardly heartwarming. He elevates proceedings to a war-torn revolution of body, mind, and soul, forcing the viewer to ask questions about themselves and their neighbors that are hardly comforting. It’s majestic and ethereal, carnal and savage, building to a rampage of violence and sacrifice no other comic-book feature has attempted.

Nolan has said in interviews that part of his inspiration for The Dark Knight Rises was Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, and the comparisons are obvious. While I’m disappointed in numerous facets of this last chapter, and while I can’t say all of it worked quite as well as I’d hoped it would, the movie does make for a brave, undeniably gutsy finale. While on its own it will never be regarded in the same stratospheric heights as Dickens’ timeless literary opus, as a cinematic trilogy it’s hard not to think Nolan has managed a feat that many will be debating, discussing, and dissecting for decades to come.

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Take a trip to Fairyland with Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe The Seattle Gilbert & Sulliva n Society

The entire company was excellent, with special praise for Alyce Rogers’ nasty-butredeemed Queen of the Fairies, Rachel Brinn’s fine Iolanthe, John Brookes’ soaring vocals as Strephon, Hayley Gaarde’s thrilling trill-a-minute soprano exploits as Phyllis (Kathryn Grayson lives, methought), James Caspers’ perfectly proper scenestealing as Private Willis, and – a tradition since 1979 – the incredible work of Seattle’s “Patter King,” Dave Ross. Direction by Christine Goff, musical direction by Bernie Kwiram, production supervision by Mike Storie, and technical work from the set designers, costume designers, and lighting and sound crews are all first-rate. Iolanthe might not be Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operetta, but this production rates five

stars out of five. Highest recommendation.

Iolanthe continues its summer weekend run with evening and matinee performances this weekend and next. The Society performs at Seattle Center’s Bagley Wright Theatre, home to the Seattle Repertory Theatre. (Be advised that the Bite of Seattle will also be happening this weekend, so parking may be a challenge. Buses, however, will make extra trips.)

Founded in 1954, the Seattle G&S Society has won numerous major production and performance awards, including multiple honors at the world-famous International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in England. For information on tickets, Society membership, donations, e-mail lists, etc., call (206) 682-0796 or visit www.pattersong.org.

Intiman summer festival gets down and ‘dirty’

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer IOLANTHE, OR THE PEER AND THE PERI BAGLEY WRIGHT THEATRE Through July 28 The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society counts on fans of campy musicals for key support during its traditional summer production of a G&S classic. Committed to staging all of the works of W.S. Gilbert (the librettist and lyricist) and Arthur Sullivan (the composer), the local Society is worldfamous for its dedication to that goal. Few other G&S societies ever attempt the oneact plays Gilbert wrote with no input from Sullivan, or those by Sullivan without Gilbert. (The lifelong feud between these two temperamental artists, who hated each other and tried repeatedly to carve out separate identities, is charmingly chronicled in the 1999 British film Topsy-Turvy.)

This year’s selection, Iolanthe, is perhaps the most lavish production Seattle’s G&S Society has ever staged. “We really use smoke and mirrors to enhance our visit to Fairyland,” the welcoming comments pointed out, and that proved true. The opening moments had the audience gasping, magically transported to Fairyland with 2,750 mini-mirror discs cascading from above to create dozens of green, mirrored “vines” overhead for the fairy forest of Act One. In Act Two, during the Lord Chancellor’s nightmare, heavy smoke tells us he is dreaming.

Like most G&S shows, this one begins with a song, “Tripping Hither, Tripping Thither” (yes, dear reader, it’s easy to imagine the choreography), and a long exposition. It seems the fairy Iolanthe was banished years ago for marrying a mortal. Thus shamed, she gives birth to a son, the nowgrown Strephon. The other fairies bemoan her absence, while the caustic Queen of the Fairies reminds them that Iolanthe could have been put to death for mixing with mortals in such a manner. But in a rare, forgiving moment, the Queen allows our title heroine to return to her sister fairies.

Meanwhile, the half-fairy, half-mortal

Strephon is courting a local shepherdess – the truly lovely Phyllis, who seems to have many admirers in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Will the stunning Phyllis marry Strephon, an Arcadian shepherd who is “a fairy above the waist and all man below”? Or, will she marry above her station (rarely allowed in Victorian England) and become a rich, titled wife?

The entrance of the noblemen – a riot of many-hued, flowing rainbow-colored robes reminiscent of a certain flag that dominates Capitol Hill in late June – was simply spectacular.

In Act Two, we leave the quiet, green joys of Fairyland and go to coal-blackened London circa 1882, where, thanks to a mysterious benefactor (perhaps the father he never knew?), Strephon is now a Member of Parliament. The act opens with a new character, the scene-stealing Private Willis of the Grenadier Guards. In his red uniform and bearskin hat, he stands almost immobile, confidently guarding the Palace – immobile, that is, except when he sings and dances. His eye-rolling, his obvious lust for the fairy maidens, his stereotypically lowerclass English Cockney-style accent, and his good nature make him irresistible, both to the maidens and to the audience.

England faces a potential disaster: Every fairy maiden has fallen in love with a rich old Peer, and the politicians return the interest. But – and it is a big “but” – if a fairy marries a mortal, she will be executed.

“And we will all die of broken hearts,” the men confess (in song, of course). Songs, dances, and plot developments continue, including the smoke-filled nightmare scene.

Then the Lord Chancellor has a wonderful idea: he will simply rewrite the law to read, “Any fairy who does not marry a mortal will die.” He asks no one’s permission for the change (adding a word here and there to a law is perfectly normal, it seems).

A delightful curtain call shows all of the Peers sprouting wings from their now-consummated marriages – an expensive, quickchange moment that’s worth every penny as the audience spontaneously leapt to its feet, cheering and clapping along to the exit music.

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James Caspers and Alyce Rogers in Iolanthe

no one escapes being made fun of, it certainly will discomfort many in the audience as Shanley takes his shots at the preposterDIRTY STORY ous situation there. It’s clear that Brutus’ INTIMAN THEATRE family is supposed to be omnipresent, even Through August 25 though he is essentially cut off from them According to Artistic Director Andrew (like the Palestinians are from the rest of the Russell, Intiman’s summer festival has an Arab “family,” who basically abandoned overarching theme: “Don’t get too comfort- them to their present state of poverty and able.” Kicking off their ambitious four-play isolation). References to how important oil repertory this week was John Patrick Shan- is to the U.S. (even though it’s not cooking ley’s Dirty Story, which, while offering a lot oil) are also present. of laughs, truly embodies that statement.

The two biggest problems I had are first, “Dirty,” in this context, has nothing to that Brutus’ omnipresent family (the Arab do with sex and countries) maybe should everything to do have showed with politics, in up threatening the broadest posto put concrete sible sense. This shoes on Wanda is a machine-gun if she doesn’t spatter of words move out – the and ideas that threat of violence starts out coming against Israel is from the charno joke – and secacter of Brutus ond, the analogy Cioppa (Shawn of “German Jew” Law), a writer being synonyand scion of a mous with “Jewrich olive-oil German” and the family, who imcouple being “in probably then bed together” trycalls himself ing to divide up a “Jew-German” small apartment when meeting just doesn’t work.

Allen Fitzpatrick in Dirty Sto with budding So the polemic is ry MFA-completlimited and doesn’t ing writer Wanda (Carol Roscoe), who says b r i n g any new insight to she is a “German Jew.” That doesn’t seem the situation. In fact, halfway through the relevant in the first act, but it becomes cen- second act, the audience might be the ones tral in the second. feeling like hostages.

The first act seems focused on a discusThe production is an enormously vigorsion of artistic intent and is labeled “Fic- ous one. All four actors are top-notch, with tion.” Brutus is bombastic and caustic about Shawn Law pulling more than his weight Wanda’s writing potential and rains down here in the most challenging role (maybe criticism – which doesn’t seem to deflate even more challenging than Hamlet). He Wanda so much as challenge her. In fact, commands stage time no matter what aspect Wanda is so eager to be challenged toward of behavior he needs to demonstrate. Carol exploring a new way of writing that she ac- Roscoe matches Law step by step, exhibitcepts an invitation to his loft, whereupon ing rapid character shifts from eager student Brutus successfully seduces her into an to potential paramour to truculent, exasexploration of identifying with the plot of perated pseudo-spouse. Franzen and ArmThe Perils of Pauline. But the laughs are strong’s roles aren’t quite as well-written, squelched as the temperature changes and but they provide great support. real danger seems imminent.

Director Valerie Curtis-Newton pulls it Farce takes more center stage at the end together in the new Intiman Studio space of Act One and in Act Two, as Shanley’s that feels like similar small “fringe” spaces script attempts to poke an element of “a pox all over town. Technical contributions – on both your houses” into the Palestinian- Jennifer Zeyl’s set and props, L.B. Morse’s Israeli conflict. It is now clear that Brutus intricate lighting, Matt Starritt’s musical (wearing a keffiyeh) represents Palestine, contributions, and Deb Trout’s whimsical Wanda (wearing an Israeli Defense Force costumes – are all excellent. Zeyl’s versaT-shirt) is Israel, her heroic ex-boyfriend tile, interesting hole-in-the-wall loft in parFrank (Quinn Franzen) is the cowboy ticular is key to creating atmosphere. For America, and his father-figure best friend more information, go to www.intiman.org (Allen Fitzpatrick) is the British Empire or call (206) 441-7178. (with a pan-Anglo accent). And now Brutus and Wanda are dividing his apartment, with Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ Wanda having taken over the bulk of it. gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeWhile it might be heartening to know that attleTheaterWriters.

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST STRAWBERRY THEATRE WORKSHOP Through August 4 A farce is a play with a lot of mistaken identities and often some door-slamming, as one person exits and another immediately enters. Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist is kind of a super-farce: Not only do the doors slam nonstop, but words pour from the characters’ mouths (particularly the Maniac’s) like a hose without a shut-off valve.

Fo’s wordy – and funny – play is an important stage record of speaking truth to power. It was written after a police scandal in his home country of Italy, where an alleged anarchist was interrogated for three days and then somehow managed to fall to his death from a fourth-floor office window.

Even though this happened more than 40 years ago, the issues presented in this play feel completely topical and current.

The Maniac (Ryan Higgins) is arrested for impersonation, but offers his medical file to an inspector (Galen Joseph Osier) to show he’s been diagnosed as mentally ill, and that impersonating people is how his illness manifests. After getting the inspector exasperated enough to throw him out, he hears that a judge is coming to investigate the anarchist’s alleged suicide, and he decides to impersonate the judge. Then he talks his way into interrogating the police superintendent, officer, and inspector (MJ

Sieber, Jason Harber, and Tim Hyland, respectively) who were involved in the fatal incident.

The interrogation is masterful and tricky, as the Maniac points out the flaws in their reports and “helps” them think of ways they can exonerate themselves, all the while exposing more and more of their self-contradictions. Things become increasingly absurd, and he eventually makes a demand of his subjects that becomes one of the funniest moments of the play.

Toward the end, a reporter (Rhonda J. Soikowski) appears with more information and more questions, and the absurdity reaches its ultimate conclusion. However, that conclusion is not entirely satisfying – the play essentially runs out of steam. Still, its key points are clearly made.

The production is a madcap affair, directed in a reprise by Gabriel Baron, who also helmed it to acclaim in 2005. He has a great feeling for the pacing of the play and the requirements of farce. The technical support from Greg Carter (set design), Ron Erickson (costumes), Reed Nakayama (lights), and Evan Mosher (sound) is top-notch.

While Higgins uses his body as a highly polished weapon of mass hysteria, his biggest problem is his diction. His farce timing is great, but his wordy delivery is less clear than it should be, as he swallows words in a rush to get them all out. Hyland, Sieber, and Harber all inhabit different police archetypes with panache. Hyland is the silent, hard-to-bluff type, Sieber is the imperious boss, and Harber adds a Gomer Pyle-esque dumbness as he undermines his superiors.

Soikowski has a tough job, coming in

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Anarchy rules in Strawshop’s farcical production

Tim Hyland and Ryan Higgings in Accidental Death of

late in the second act – by that point, Fo has started to run out of ideas, so her role doesn’t fit into the rest of the play quite as well as the others. But her character triggers the ultimate confrontation between the police and the Maniac as embodying “society’s” judgment. In the play’s final moment,

an Anarchist

Fo implies that “society” has lost. It’s a lot to think about. For more information, go to www.strawshop.org or call (206) 427-5207.

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Neko Case headlines Capitol Hill Block Party

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer I don’t have the best memories of attending the Capitol Hill Block Party. I had an entire beer dumped on me two years ago inside Neumos, only to be further disappointed with a peanut-sized view of the main stage. But it is what it is: an opportunity to get tipsy with pretentious hipsters (girls in sundresses and cowboy boots – isn’t this over yet?) and see some bands that otherwise might not catch our eyes. The 2012 installment of this annual street festival features Neko Case in the headlining spot.

The Grammy-nominated folk-rock singer is native to these parts, having grown up in Tacoma, which she still refers to as her hometown. It was 2009’s Middle Cyclone that finally gave her mainstream notoriety, but her best work lies in two earlier albums,

2006’s Fox Confessor Brings the Flood and 2002’s Blacklisted. She’s a true vocalist, a singer whose voice crosses boundaries between country, rock, pop, folk, and blues, and she plays a guitar as naturally as running her hand through her lustrous red hair.

Case performs Sunday evening at 7:45 on the Block Party’s main stage. Other acts on the festival’s three-day bill include The Lumineers, Major Lazer, Fitz & the Tantrums, Diplo, and Grimes. For tickets, go to http:// capitolhillblockparty.com or inquire at the Block Party’s main entrance at East Pike Street and 12th Avenue.

I probably should’ve mentioned this earlier, but Snow Patrol are coming back to Seattle. I got a Facebook message from one of the band members, just after they performed at the Paramount Theatre in early May, that they’d likely be returning this fall.

I can confirm this now by announcing an

Neko Case

October 24 performance at WaMu Theater.

Snow Patrol, set to play at a pre-Olympics show next week, are co-headlining a series of North American dates with Noel Gallagher (of Oasis) between October and November. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster or at the CenturyLink Field box office.

More new shows to tell you about. Seattle-based Minus the Bear also announced an upcoming gig, November 17 at the Showbox Market. Reunited (and it feels so good), the Afghan Whigs will play the Showbox Market on November 3. R&B sensation Kendrick Lamar, currently touring with Wiz Khalifa and Bumbershoot-bound Mac Miller, is appearing October 14 at the Neptune. Local hip-hoppers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis saddle up at WaMu Theater on October 12. And, the xx have included another Seattle date on their itinerary, October

6 at the Paramount Theatre. (Weren’t they just here?)

Ben Gibbard – does that name sound familiar? Of course it does! The frontman for Seattle pop group Death Cab for Cutie will release his solo debut album, Former Lives, on October 16. All 12 songs were written over the course of eight years but didn’t come to complete fruition until Gibbard moved to Los Angeles (to follow his now ex-wife, Zooey Deschanel). So, is Gibbard single these days? Don’t know and don’t care. I met him once and he wasn’t friendly.

Finally, next week is my interview with singer-songwriter Jay Brannan. The openly Gay artist spoke with me ahead of his August 2 performance at the Crocodile. Get the scoopy-doop on this young, gifted, and oh-so-cute musician in the Music Lounge on July 27.

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Celebrating 39 Years!

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer FRANK OCEAN SHOWBOX AT THE MARKET July 13 The buzz surrounding Frank Ocean, rumored to be Bisexual after acknowledging a prior relationship with a man, had little to no impact when he played the Showbox Market last weekend. The concert had been sold out weeks before news of his personal life was magnified by the media, and no one at the show brought it up for discussion. Everyone was there to hear Ocean sing, and he did that amazingly.

“Novacane” was one of the first songs on his set, sounding sultry and cool with audience members belting out the chorus. Like the pro that he is, Ocean hung onto the final notes and displayed great versatility in his vocal range. He hit the highest and lowest notes without difficulty and without seeming to show off.

“I wanna play something from the new record, if that’s okay with y’all,” said Ocean to screaming fans. “I’ll take that as a yes.”

He then did “Sweet Life” from his breakthrough album, channel ORANGE. During the song, two college-aged guys who apparently had sneaked into the venue were abrasively escorted out.

Wearing baggy jeans, an untucked red long-sleeve shirt with white T underneath and a candy-striped headband, the rising, handsome R&B/hip-hop star surfaced rec-

ollections of a young Pharrell Williams.

Ocean performed with a full band whose members stood in front of a wall-sized transparent curtain. A large image of a UFO was visible through the curtain.

“Forrest Gump” and “Super Rich Kids” both got play time Friday night, as did “Made in America,” a track appearing on Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne CD that features Ocean.

“I feel good, I feel good,” he told everyone with a smile. Ocean was certainly interactive and polite with the crowd, who came from various backgrounds. He drew a diverse mix of folks, mostly in their 20s and 30s, that included attractive Asian men, dolled-up black women, urban white dudes, and a sprinkling of Gay boys.

A sea of hands were waving in the air during “Crack Rock,” and again during the closing number, “Pyramids.” In a nice and rather uncommon gesture, Ocean said a few words to the audience before exiting the stage.

But concertgoers, chanting “Encore!” and stomping their feet, refused to go home.

Their persistence paid off, as Ocean delighted us with two more songs: a hushed, slick rendition of “White,” on which he played keyboards and was backed by a lone guitar, and “I Miss You,” co-written with Beyonce.

Frank Ocean is enjoying his breakthrough year. He’s not entirely new, having launched his career as a ghostwriter for several major acts and collaborated with close to a dozen

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Ocean at high tide in Seattle appearance

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artists on various tracks and albums in the past few years. There’s depth to this guy’s talent, and on stage he appears controlled, passionate, and happy to be in the moment.

Ocean hasn’t officially come out as Gay or

Bi, at least to my knowledge – he’s only confessed to a single same-sex relationship. If there’s more to tell, he’ll reveal it at his own pace. I do know this for sure: he’s not going anywhere but up. Way up.

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Irma Thomas is the soul queen of New Orleans

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN A&E Writer Seattle Chamber Music Festival Mercy celebrates the fact that Seattle Chamber Music Society is extending its “Music Under the Stars” program to Volunteer Park. The setting is the first one to be as pretty as its old place, Lakeside School.

It was fun to watch kids dancing. Reality joined her there on July 11.

Mozart’s “Divertimento for Violin, Cello, and Piano in B-flat Major, K. 254,” played

by Ida Levin on violin, Bion Tsang on cello, and Orion Weiss on piano, was luscious.

Reality pronounced it delightful.

Dvorak’s “Miniatures for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 75a,” with Stephen Rose and Augustin Hadelich on violin and Richard O’Neill on viola, was well-tempered. Reality thought it was exquisite.

Bartok’s “Seven Pieces from Mikrokosmos for Two Pianos,” played by Jeremy Denk and Inon Barnatan, was delicious.

Milhaud’s “Scaramouche Suite for Two Pianos” featured the same two pianists and was passionate. Reality described it as powerful.

Mendelssohn’s “Quartet No. 1 for Piano and Strings in C minor, Op. 1,” performed

by Benjamin Beilman on violin, David Harding on viola, Edward Arron on cello, and Anna Polonsky on piano, was tight. Reality said it was stirring.

Irma Thomas Mercy heard Grammy award-winning Irma Thomas sing slow, soulful songs at the Triple Door on July 14. Often called the “soul queen of New Orleans,” Thomas is 71 and has been in show business 53 years. She had people doing a second-line and various other dances.

Thomas has a powerful voice and a big laugh, and wore a black sparkling dress. Her seven-piece band was hot. She explained that she doesn’t work from a set list, but she does take requests.

She opened with “Let It Be Me.” “In the Middle of It All” was featured in the movie Why Did I Get Married II. “It’s Raining” followed nicely, as did “Ruler of My Heart” and “At Last.” “Time Is On My Side” earned a standing ovation, which Mercy joined even though she is disabled. “Forever Young,” which Thomas dedicated to her fans, also earned a standing ovation.

James Cotton Superharp Band Mercy is very much looking forward to seeing James Cotton and his Superharp Band at Jazz Alley. The band members are James Cotton (harmonica), Darrell Nulisch (vocals), Tom Holland (guitar and vocals), Noel Neal (bass and vocals), and Jerry Porter (drums). They are touring in support of their 2011 CD, Giant.

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Cotton is a Grammy award-winning blues Ramsey Lewis harmonica player singer and songwriter. and His Electric Band He has performed and recorded with many Mercy is also anticipating the Sun Godof the great blues artists as well as with his dess Tour featuring Ramsey Lewis and his own band. They are at Jazz Alley tonight Electric Band at Jazz Alley, July 26 to 29. through July 22.

The band members are Ramsey Lewis (piano and Fender Rhodes keyboard), Henry John Pizzarelli Quartet Johnson (guitar), Joshua Ramos (bass), Mercy is also looking forward to seeing Charles Heath (drums), and Tim Gant (keyjazz guitarist John Pizzarelli at Jazz Al- boards). ley. His band includes Larry Fuller (piano), Lewis is a jazz composer and pianist.

Martin Pizzarelli (bass), and Tony Tedesco He has won seven gold records and three (drums). They are touring in support of a Grammys. His most famous songs are “The new CD, Double Exposure.

In Crowd,” “Hang On Sloopy,” and “Wade John and Martin are the sons of well- in the Water.” known guitarist/banjoist Bucky Pizzarelli.

You can get tickets to James Cotton, John The foursome will be at Jazz Alley July 24 Pizzarelli, and Ramsey Lewis at www.jazand 25. zalley.com.

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Efforts to get playful with your partner are likely to misfire. Don’t let that stop you, but think twice before acting or speaking up. The “backfire” could just be fun you weren’t expecting or a chance to clear the air.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Your ruler, Venus, is part of why everyone is working too hard to look good and feel good, so you understand the value of that – but you also have a special gift for seeing and cutting through the crap. Trust your instincts, not appearances.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): New insights challenge you to revise your plans, but your new Plan B is just a necessary draft.

In a few weeks, Plan C will be better. Speak your mind, but don’t take disagreements personally.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): New investments are just sweet talk and fantasy. Recommit to your priorities. That can even open new creative opportunities. Financial arguments can lead to helpful insights or impulse spending. Remember those priorities?

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Your friends help you look good, and you’re eager to return the favor. Efforts on both sides could cause mishaps – nothing serious, but be ready to apologize for embarrassing situations. Stay in good humor, and don’t take yourself too seriously!

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Whatever you want to say, however difficult or unpleasant, will come out. Get it off your chest while you’re calm and eloquent. Save yourself the embarrassing trouble that would be caused by an explosion of temper or resentment.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Winning people over with your charm doesn’t necessarily mean they agree with you.

They don’t need to. Let it be! A little less attention to your friends and more to your partner can improve relations on both fronts.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Speaking your mind will commit you to positions and challenges you probably didn’t want, but you can rise to the occasion and even shine. Jog, bike, or exercise with a confidant. Sweating while talking will help get your ideas in order.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Misunderstandings with your partner could end up being more funny and revealing than problematic. Over-identifying with community ideals or traditions can complicate your efforts toward political progress. Here, too, confused messages can be revealing. Pay attention and keep your sense of humor intact.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Some colleagues are encouraging you to bite off more than you can chew. Some of them mean well, but you need to focus on your own goals and strong suits. Adjust your long-range strategy – but first make sure you have one!

have to bring them, otherwise I can’t do my hair. Is that legal? I don’t know! But I need it. I need my European hairspray. It’s very important.

Azzopardi: How tall is your hair?

Simons: Eight inches. My brother was measuring it the other day. He wanted to know.

Azzopardi: That’s bigger than the average penis.

Simons: [laughs] Oh my god, is it really?

Well, good to know. I’m huge!

Azzopardi: How aware are you of your Gay fan base?

Simons: I wasn’t very aware until I performed at Gay Pride in New York recently.

That was when I was aware – they gave me so much love.

Azzopardi: Is that the first time you received that kind of reception from a Gay audience?

Simons: I mean, I always have! Ever since my first record, “Silly Boy,” they really believed in me. It’s always nice when people get you, especially in the Gay community where they are so much about people being misunderstood. I totally understand that.

Azzopardi: You used to go to Gay clubs when your mom, who’s also a singer, used to perform at them. What do you remember?

Simons: I was just mesmerized by them.

They were always so original and ahead of the game with their creativity. That inspired me to always think ahead. I don’t want to be old news with my music – I want to be current and fresh so people can relate. And the freedom! Sometimes life can feel like a closet.

Azzopardi: Have you ever come out of the closet, so to speak?

Simons: Yeah, especially before I did my hair. When I did my hair, I was like, “Yes! I’m free.” And everybody’s gonna have an opinion about it, and I don’t care.

Azzopardi: One of your biggest influences is Madonna. What kind of influence has she had on your music?

Simons: Madonna is Madonna. It’s just there. It’s Madonna. I think everybody has been influenced by her. She’s just amazing.

She’s so professional, beautiful, and I really like her voice. People can say whatever they want to say but I really enjoy listening to her. She is a go-getter and that’s inspiring.

Azzopardi: Is there a song of hers that changed your life?

Simons: “Secret.” She showed a different side of herself when she did that song. I like that she can do anything but she’s still her.

Azzopardi: What kind of effect do you hope to have on pop music?

Simons: I don’t know if I want to have an effect on it. I just know that I want to have a good time, I want to be happy, and I want to share that. I want to share happiness and I want to make something people can relate to.

Azzopardi: What’s the word on your debut album?

Simons: I’m finalizing it now and I really hope that we can release it in September. It’s unfiltered, on real subjects. It’s gonna be me and you really have to be into my sound to like it, of course. If you’re into “I Don’t Like

You” and “Renegade,” you’re going to really like this album.

Azzopardi: How would you describe yourself?

Simons: I have a big mouth, I am very energetic, and I’m very positive. To me, that’s just what everybody should be like – be free, be positive. And just fucking enjoy yourself.

Stop complaining!

Azzopardi: What are some of your vices?

Simons: I like chocolate, but who doesn’t?

So that’s boring. I like to keep my shoes neat. I brush them. Is that weird? I like everything neat. On tour, it’s horrible: Sometimes you have to have a shirt and you can’t wash it till next week – but I want to wash it!

I will find a washing machine to wash my stuff. I love things to be clean and neat. It keeps me still inside. It’s like meditation.

Azzopardi: Bad habits?

Simons: I eat all the flesh next to my nails.

Not till they bleed, but it’s still really horrible. And I can’t shut up. When other people talk, I’ll talk through them. I’m very about my music so some people call that selfish. I just call that dedication.

Azzopardi: Finish this sentence: If it weren’t for music, I’d be ...

Simons: Dead. I’d probably be dead. It speaks to the soul, man. There would be nothing without music – no birds singing, nothing. It would be really weird. The world would be very cold.

Azzopardi: If you were Gay, who would you be Gay for?

Simons: [laughs] I would be Gay for ... oh, man. Let’s see. I think that everybody picks Angelina Jolie. Boring, boring. But she’s a very pretty woman!

Azzopardi: Craziest thing you can do with your body?

Simons: I can move my back like a snake.

I can pull it all the way up. Apparently when we were all babies my grandma stretched us immensely and now we’re all super-stretchy and bendy. Putting my feet on the back of my neck is easy for me.

Azzopardi: If you could have written any song in pop music history, which would you choose?

Simons: All the songs from Queen, all the songs of Michael Jackson, all the songs of Chaka Khan. [laughs] Azzopardi: You’d be, like, 80.

Simons: Yeah, I know. And I would have a lot of publishing rights!

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

Reach him via his website at www.chrisazzopardi.com.

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continued from cover and the two actors in the production at Theater Schmeater, Megan Ahiers and Jennifer Chadwick, get to do dozens of characters to boot.

Two skits sort of bracket the evening: Supreme Beings Create the World and Supreme Beings (A Good Many Years Later).

These feature a couple of angels deciding how things will go on Earth as humanity is created. They flip a coin to see if men or women will bear the babies, give men a big ego, and check back later to see how their experiment has been working.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Efforts at sly wit will probably anger friends. If you really think you’re so clever, write it down and save it for later. Disagreements and confusion with your partner can draw out suppressed anxieties, helping you to understand and heal lingering problems.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Struggling to get ahead at work can leave you wondering who you really are. Let work define you for now. Perseverance will bring insights. So will mistakes – so learn from them, fix them, and stay steady on.

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In another skit, Kris and Jeff, a girl and boy get acquainted by going to a Gay bar.

Mrs. Kenny Rogers is about a woman who dreams of being the perfect match for Kenny Rogers, while getting running commentary from a streetwalker. The hysterical Disney Mom Group Therapy has the mothers of Disney characters bitching about how they were treated in Disney films (either being dispatched before the film starts or killed at the beginning). There is also a somber look at abortion clinic picketers.

It adds up to a rather long evening, but director Kerry Christianson keeps the pacing quick and the scenery changes to a minimum. A satisfying minimalist set by J.D. Lloyd and Doug Staley leaves the stage mostly empty aside from a couple of steamer trunks at either side for the actors to yank costume changes from, and mood changes are mostly accomplished with lighting

by Steve Cooper and fun sound design by Laura Ulmer. Jordan Christianson’s versatile costume changes help Ahiers and Chadwick transform over and over again.

Ahiers is a pleasure to watch and always fills her characters up 110%. She’s a little “showier” in her character changes than Chadwick, who is a little more low-key, but both are up to the challenges. Chadwick also demonstrates a lovely singing voice as she pretends to be a cabaret performer at one point. The only piece that stretches their abilities almost too far is the finale, when they are called upon to play at least a dozen characters all at once. The most complicated sketch other than that one is Disney Mom, in which they play at least eight different parts.

This is definitely a good summer program – light but with enough of a political slant to make it more than “just” fun. For more information, go to www.schmeater.org or call (206) 324-5801.

Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeattleTheaterWriters.

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Eric Andrews-Katz: Why do you feel a special connection to the musical Rent?

Bill Berry: There are several reasons, but the main one is nostalgia. I was in New York when Rent first opened. I saw the original cast, after sitting in the rush line. It was the first show that offered $20 lottery seats in the front rows. I went at 6 a.m. and sat down in line. Friends came by all day. I remember it being the first time watching a musical and thinking, “This really reflects the world I live in.” It spoke to me on a personal level.

Since it’s about artists, surviving, a community, and love, it’s basically about growing up and what that means. It’s the only time I’ve ever seen the show, back in 1996.

Andrews-Katz: When a show gets “reenvisioned,” what does that mean?

Berry: What does it mean to anybody?

It’s about taking the time to ask questions about the material. Sort of revisiting it, if you will. Going back and looking over Romeo and Juliet, people study the scripts, and who [the characters] were and what is happening to them and why. We revisit them so we can bring it to new life. Putting on Rent now is different from the artists who created it in 1996. We live in a different world, and some things are less shocking these days. It’s like trying to explain to the younger people of today what impact HIV had when it first was “discovered.” Then it was a death sentence, now people are living 20, 30 years. That’s not to say it’s not still a devastating thing.

Andrews-Katz: How does this production differ from previous ones?

Berry: That’s a really good question for me. I don’t know what I remember from the original New York production, and [don’t know] what I’m doing different now, as opposed to what I have envisioned in my mind. I think we are doing different kinds of movement with the staging. It’s set now in a warehouse space, and this group of people breaks into it and begins telling us a story. It’s hard to explain. We thought that since it’s about a group of artists, what if a group of artists tells us the story? The set

is different, as it’s basically completely covered in graffiti. But if you look closely you’ll notice the graffiti are all lyrics to the show.

It’s still Rent. The same lyrics and the same music – we’re just interpreting it a little differently.

Andrews-Katz: How do you think a show like Rent holds on to its relevance 16 years after its premiere?

Berry: It holds up amazingly well! It’s a very rich story and the characters are fully developed, so it holds up easily like all great pieces of theater. It opens up to new interpretations because of that. Different and valid interpretations on really good material, again like Shakespeare. Every time you see Romeo and Juliet, it’s presented differently. You may not like what they’ve done with it, but you rely on it to be good theater.

Andrews-Katz: What do you think eventually happens to Collins?

Berry: Collins is a survivor. He’s definitely one of those people who are going to come through no matter what.

Andrews-Katz: What about Mark?

Berry: He’s probably still making movies and doing what he loves to do.

He’s probably doing documentary films – he’s the Michael Moore of the [Lower East Side] film world.

Andrews-Katz: Roger?

Berry: Roger doesn’t make it. I think he’s just too far along and his illness catches up with him.

Andrews-Katz: Benny?

Berry: He never repents. He becomes a Donald Trump and just goes on making more money. But I like to think he makes a lot of donations to several good causes.

Andrews-Katz: Do you think that Maureen and Joanne stay together as a couple?

Berry: They are off and on again. They even break up five more times and get back together. Eventually I think they become wife-long partners.

Andrews-Katz: If you have to pick a moment from the show that affects you the most what would it be?

Berry: Honestly, I think Angel’s funeral affects me the most. There is something so real about having to say goodbye to someone, and moving on from someone who is gone – how we honor someone’s memory.

Working on that scene, it was difficult not to let all of my emotions take over when I walked out that door. The recent days have been beautiful and sunny when I’m walking home, and I’m crying from that scene.

Andrews-Katz: If you could pick any show – musical or nonmusical – to direct, what would it be and why?

Berry: The show I most want to do is Ragtime. I’ve been fascinated with it for a while, and it happens to be my favorite show as well so it works out. Whatever I work on tends to become what I want to do most, but if someone walked in and said “You can do any show,” it would have to be Ragtime.

Rent opened at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre in April 1996. It quickly developed a passionate fan base, whose members were dubbed “Rent-heads.” Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, it won four, including Best Musical of 1996. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama – one of only seven musicals ever to capture that honor. It closed on Broadway in September 2008.

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DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

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SUNDAY - July 22

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. 3238382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGay HikingGroup/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.

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

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org

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fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org 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 - July 24

SATURDAY - July 21

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.

Heavy Petting: The Dog Days of Summer. 10:30am3pm. Plymouth Pillars Park, Pike St & Boren Ave. Presented by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of St Joan. Doggie spa treatment, doggie treats & fun! Your pet’s not clean unless it’s nunfully clean!

Donation requested.

Dodgeball Seattle Benefit for Marriage Equality.

Tournament 12noon-6pm, Social 6-8pm. Cal Anderson Park, Nagle Pl & E Pine St. A 6 0n 6 outdoor dodgeball tournament with all proceeds going to support marriage equality. Food will be provided. Registration $16 for individuals, $100 for teams. www.dodgeballseattle. com/venues/the-block-party-throwdown/ Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks.

Sponsored by BiNet Seattle, a multi-gender, multicultural, pro-feminist group dedicated to providing information about Bisexuality, promoting Bisexual visibility & developing community. www.binetseattle.org.

Oasis PROUD Outloud in Tacoma. Dinner 4:30-7pm, Dessert 7-9:30pm. Pantages Theatre, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. An evening of dinner, dessert & performances celebrating LGBTQ youth. Dinner $50-$125, dessert only $25. RSVP to 253-671-2838 or oasis@oasisyouthcenter.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.oasisyouth center.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.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Unfair to Labor: A Community Discussion on How Waterfront Workers Can Beat the Port Bosses.

7:30pm. New Freewy Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Features ILWU 21 member Mike Fuqua, Seattle Port Tricker Association member Calvin Borders & Annaliza Torres of OPEIU & the Occupy Seattle Port Solidarity Committee. The panel will examine lessons of the strikes & work stoppages that swept docks in Longview & Seattle last winter & spring & look at what’s next.

Summer supper served at 6pm. Door donation $3, dinner donation $9. FSPseattle@mindspring.com, www.socialism.com

July 21 thru July 29

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 Kitsap Pride in Bremerton. 12noon. Evergreen Park, 1400 Park Ave, Bremerton. This year’s theme is “Pride Links Us Together.” www.kitsappride.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 Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com. SASG 322-2427; www.sasgcc.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 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 Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

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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.Freely Speaking.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. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositive culture.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

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 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 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 LGBTQQA Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm.

Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Eevery Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin at RAYS, 425-271-5600 ext 155 or email sarahh@rays.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.

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.

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.)

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 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.

Celebrating 39 Years!

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 Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday.

(360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

(See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.)

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WEDNESDAY - July 25

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 Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm.

Call for details, location & to make reservations. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization 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.

For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay 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 LGBTQ Allyship Queerly Classed Series: LGBTQ Adults Learning to be Allies to Homeless Youth.

6:30-8:30pm. Southside Commons, 3518 S Edmunds St. allyship@yahoo.com, facebook.com/allyship.lgbtq. www.lgbtqallyship.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.ingersoll center.org Make It Better Now! 7-8pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month. Lots of adults say “It will get better,” but what about right now? The goal of Make It Better Now! is to help you develop & practice the skills necessary to do better now. This skills-based group is no cost. www. lamberthouse.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. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517.

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 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.

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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.)

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.washingtongender alliance.com.

THURSDAY - July 26

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.

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 (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

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 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.)

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.

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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 - July 27

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 (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

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 Mature Friends Monthly Potluck. 6:30pm-appetizers & socializing; 7:30pm-dinner. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Meets last Friday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org 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.

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 GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am.

SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.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 Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Movie Series: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. Sunset (approximately 8:30pm). Cal Anderson Park, 11th Ave & E. Olive St. FREE. www. seattlequeerfilm.com

SATURDAY - July 28

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

South End Book Sale (7/28 & 7/29). Sat 7/28 -10am4pm; Sun 7/29 - 12noon-4pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Great cheap reads - novels, suspense, fantasy, history, sci-fi, ethnic & women’s studies, plus movies, music & more! Benefits Radical Women. 722-6057.

Jockstraps & Glitter. 2pm. Cal Anderson Park with Post-Game Victory Celebration at Purr. Presented

by Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Abbey of St Joan & Seattle Quake Rugby FC. Hosted by Lily Armani.

BiNet Picnic. 3-7pm. Seward Park, Shelter #1, 5895 Lake Washington Blvd S. We’ll provide burgers, sausages, veggie burgers & plates. You bring a nonalcoholic beverage & something to share such as salad or dessert. This is a family-oriented event. Bring your kids & partners & enjoy the sun & the shade. RSVP to socializer.punchbowl.com/parties/4263809-binetseattle-picnic

SUNDAY - July 29

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

South End Book Sale (7/28 & 7/29). Sat 7/28 -10am4pm; Sun 7/29 - 12noon-4pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Great cheap reads - novels, suspense, fantasy, history, sci-fi, ethnic & women’s studies, plus movies, music & more! Benefits Radical Women. 722-6057.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship.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

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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.equal rightswashington.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.

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@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.nw bears.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.

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 Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle 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.familyworks seattle. 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, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, 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), 923-8313, 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, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit 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 - 6826711; 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.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT

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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.shift recovery.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/; 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.pacificnw gra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletown squares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincity soccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountry dance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orca swimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otter polo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby. com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennis alliance.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 Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter. org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftm group.webs. com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www. facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; 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.tacomalesbian concern. 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.

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. 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, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace. com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter. org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, ages 14-21, in Puyallup, Cherise.Alexander@multicare.org; www. facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.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; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.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

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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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