• Now thru September 11 — Monty Python's SPAMALOT — At the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit. Starring actor Charles Shaughnessy of "The Nanny" and "Mad Men" and actress Rachel York.
For more information visit: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
• September 1-6 — The Khris Francis Show — 9pm at Oxygen Lounge in Ogunquit. Ogunquit favorite Khris Francis is back this year. Don't miss his all new show of laugh-off-your-seat adult musical comedy.
Visit: http://www.oxygenbarogunquit.com
• September 3 — KINDRED of Maine Club Night — 9pm-12am at PJ’s Lounge located on 80 Water Street, Augusta. We are bringing back, by popular demand, our game show-"The Wheel of Pain and Pleasure!" Have a blast and win some money...we're bringing in some new categories for riotous fun!
Visit: http://www.kindredofmaine.net
• September 5 — An Evening of Stand Up with Judy Gold — 8pm at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Ogunquit- Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Judy Gold is best known as the star of the critically acclaimed long-running Off Broadway hit show 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother. The New York Times called this one-woman show "fiercely funny, honest, and moving."
Visit: http://www.jonathansrestaurant.com/concerts.cfm
• September 5 — Mr. Gay Ogunquit 2010 — Contest held at G section at 2pm (on the beach). Award show 6pm at MaineStreet during Sunday Tea on the Deck.
Visit: http://www.gayogunquit.com/cc
• September 6 — All Male Revue — 9pm at Styxx located on Spring Street in Portland. $5 cover. Visit: http://styxxportland.com
• September 8 — MIDSUMMER MERRIMENT
Naked Shakespeare on Peaks Island — Tasty verse victuals and comedic scenes spice up a summer's evening a short boat ride away. Order dinner, or simply enjoy drinks as we serve up snippets from classic plays from the Bard. Show starts at 6pm rain or shine – Performance is under a tent. Visit: http://www.acorn-productions.org
• September 8 — Equality Maine’s Community Conversation — It's time to talk about where we are in winning marriage equality in Maine. Among other important issues, electing a pro-marriage governor & re-electing a pro-marriage Legislature are essential to winning marriage in Maine. Please join us to learn more about our plans for winning marriage and how we position ourselves to make that happen in the near future. RSVP (for attendance) at: http://equalitymaine.org/cc
• September 8 — Dinner Talk: Understanding & Respecting Transgendered People — Portland. Presented by Jean Vermette, Director of Maine Gender Resource & Support
Service. Visit: http://www.rbpa.org
• September 9 — 80’s Night with VJ Jaz — 8pm at MaineStreet in Ogunquit. Call for cover. (207)641-5101 or visit: http://www.mainestreetogunquit.com/
• September 9 — Equality Maine’s Community Conversation It's time to talk about where we are in winning marriage equality in Maine. Among other important issues, electing a pro-marriage governor & re-electing a pro-marriage Legislature are essential to winning marriage in Maine. Please join us to learn more about our plans for winning marriage and how we position ourselves to make that happen in the near future. RSVP for attendance at http://equalitymaine.org/cc
• September 12 — Equality Maine’s Community Conversation It's time to talk about where we are in winning marriage equality in Maine. Among other important issues, electing a pro-marriage governor & re-electing a pro-marriage Legislature are essential to winning marriage in Maine. Please join us to learn more about our plans for winning marriage and how we position ourselves to make that happen in the near future. RSVP for attendance at: http://equalitymaine.org/cc
• September 12 — Tea Dance w/DJ Lady Zen & Friends — From 4-8pm at Pearl Lounge in Portland. $5 cover and drink specials!
• September 13 — Equality Maine’s Community Conversation It's time to talk about where we are in winning marriage equality in Maine. Among other important issues, electing a pro-marriage governor & re-electing a pro-marriage Legislature are essential to winning marriage in Maine. Please join us to learn more about our plans for winning marriage and how we position ourselves to make that happen in the near future. RSVP for attendance at: http://equalitymaine.org/cc
• September 15 thru October 24 — CHICAGO (The Musical) At the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit. Sin is in.... Starring Sally Struthers as Matron "Mama" Morton. For more information visit: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
• September 16 — Equality Maine’s Community Conversation It's time to talk about where we are in winning marriage equality in Maine. Among other important issues, electing a pro-marriage governor & re-electing a pro-marriage Legislature are essential to winning marriage in Maine. Please join us to learn more about our plans for winning marriage and how we position ourselves to make that happen in the near future. RSVP for attendance at: http://equalitymaine.org/cc
• September 25 — Femme Show: After-Party! — From 11pm-1am at North Star Café in Portland. Tix $3
• September 30 thru October 3 — Gay Men Together (GMT) Fall Weekend — In West Gardiner. Gaymentogether (GMT) is a group of men who meet twice a year, in spring & fall. Formed by a group of gay men who desired to build “community” looking into the 21st century. Twenty workshops, some with laughter, tears, but always fun! Open format retreat, meaning you can pick & choose which events to do. FMI and to register, visit: gaymentogether.homestead.com
• October 21-24 — Make Beautiful Tribe — At the Tanglewood 4-H Camp in Lincolnville. A 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization of Gay men in Downeast Maine, welcomes all gay, bi, and transgendered men to its Fall Retreat. Get away from the rat-race and relax in the company of friendly Gay men for a weekend of sharing, spirituality, raucous fun, workshops, dancing, and absolutely incredible food, with our own Behr Garrecht serving as the Kitchen Queen and a visit from our own Queen Ivola! For more information and to register, visit the MBT website and click on 2010 Fall Retreat at: www.makebeautifultribe.org
• October 22-24 — Harbormasters Sailway & Entre Nous Pilgrimage — Located at the Admirals Inn in Ogunquit. Portland and Boston go to Ogunquit! Harbor Masters of Portland and Entre Nous of Boston are pleased to join together and invite you to a new and exciting location for their joint Run in 2010. The Run location is ideal. Located just 500 yards south from the center of Ogunquit village, the Inn is just a short walk into town, and about a 3-5 minute walk to the entrance of Marginal Way, leading to Perkins Cove.
For more information visit: http://www.harbormastersofmaine.com/run.html
ONGOING
• Wednesdays — WMPG 90.9 AM or 104.1 FM Lesbian Radio — Tune in each week between 1-1:30 pm. Lesbian radio molecularly lesbianating every Wednesday afternoon with Deb Gallagher. website
• Wednesdays — “Just Guys” social group — Between 7-8:30pm in Augusta. Guest speakers, discussion, game nights, movies, potluck suppahs…great guys & good times. Details, directions and more info at: www.justguys.info
• Thursdays thru Sunday— Michael Holmes - The Judy Show
— Michael Holmes has been producing and performing the Judy Show for 10 years now. He performs all over the country and it's our turn to enjoy his fun filled show. For more information visit: http://www.thefrontporch.net
• Thursdays & Sundays — Jason Weber on Piano — you can find him at the Front Porch this summer coming all the way from sunny Palm Springs, California. Some of his Front Porch repertoire includes Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Britney, Carpenters, Billy Joel and, of course, lots and lots of Broadway.
• Fridays — First Friday Art Walk — Join us for a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums & alternative art venues on the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm. Visit: http://www.firstfridayartwalk.com/
• Saturdays — Portland Front Runners — GLBT running/walking group, meets every Saturday at 9:05am in the middle of the Back Cove parking lot for a run/walk around the cove. Brunch afterwards at Whole Foods around 10am. Great way to keep healthy & make new friends. Contact Bruce Fithian at (207)831-7113
• Sundays — GLBT Volleyball (indoor) — Sundays between 5-8pm at the University of New England on Stevens Avenue. Recreational / All levels welcome. Outdoor playing starts in June at Deering Oaks & beach location. Email
• Sundays — GLBT AA Meeting — Begins 6:30pm at Williston West Church on 32 Thomas Street in Portland. A safe & comfortable group & forum that addresses the needs & issues of GLBT recovering alcoholics. Visit: website
• Sundays — Equality Protests — Between 9-11:15am at the Immaculate Conception Church on 302 Congress Street in Portland. Protest the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception & Bishop Malone, who helped direct over $500,000 in church funds & donations to help REPEAL equal marriage rights in Maine. We protest to send the message that the vote may be over, but we won't simply "get over it." Everyone welcome. Dress warmly. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/group#176167710924
• Varied — Guy2Guy DineOut Events — We are a group of guys (gay, straight, bi, questioning, trans) building community together. Regular discussions, workshops, movie nights & social activities. A healthy & safe environment to talk about issues important to us and to build community. We invite you to come and join us in a friendly, open and non-judgemental environment. Visit: www.guy2guy.org
• Varied — LGBTQ Events at the North Star Music Café —
Visit: http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com for their event calendar.
• Varied — NASW Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues To Meet — National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues meets monthly in Portland. Membership on the NASW LGBT Committee is open to social workers in Maine who are interested in LGBT issues in general and improving social work services to LGBT populations in particular. Please join us. Contact Frank Brooks for meeting place, dates, and times: fbrooks1@maine.rr.com
• Varied — Welcome to MaineGuyz.Org — In addition to hosting the mailing list for the Gay Guyz Group, an informal gathering of Gay men in and around the Ellsworth area on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm for food and conversation, MaineGuyz.Org is also ready to set up an unlimited number of special interest mailing lists for the Gay men’s community in Maine. Visit: http://maineguyz.org
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