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INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS
The Massachusetts Avenue Theatre District in Indianapolis
hosts a ten-day theater spectacular called the Indianapolis
Fringe Festival. Over 36 theatre companies will
present more than 50 performance groups in short shows
of one hour or less from August 10–29. At only
$3 each for 270 live theater performances, you should
not pass up this creative experience. www.indyfringe.org
LOUISIANA
NEW ORLEANS
Come celebrate the 40th Southern Decadence
in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Most of the events
take place on the streets and are completely free, but
you can’t miss out on the all-night circuit parties.
So buy a weekend pass that will give you access to some
of the most exclusive parties. Grab a Hurricane and
brave the crowds at the parade where people take to
the streets in outrageous costumes and dance along to
the beat of the New Orleans Gay and Lesbian Marching
Band. The Big Easy fun lasts from September 1–6.
www.southerndecadence.net
MASSACHUSETTS
PROVINCETOWN
The bears love to party and get together so much
that this year’s P-Town Bear Week has added
an extra day, now from July 10–18. Join other “woofers”
for some hot summer fun. Warm up to other furry friends
at the bear soup parties. There will be plenty of time
left in the day to take advantage of all the wonderful
things that Provincetown has to offer including the
National Seashore Park, beaches, and the daily gatherings
at hotel pool decks. www.ptownbears.org
Starting as just a small barbeque in
Provincetown, Family Week has grown to become
the largest gathering of LGBT families and friends in
the country. With workshops and tons of summer activities
for the whole family. www.familyequality.org
MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS
The entire city’s a stage at the Twin City’s
annual Fringe Festival. It may come as a surprise
to some, but Minneapolis has one of the largest and
most popular fringe festivals in the United States.
Now in its 17th year, the festival has grown so big,
with about 40,000 attendees, that theater hungry people
must enter a lottery to get a ticket to see the hundreds
of shows. Be sure to plan which performances you want
to catch well in advance and try your luck for a spot
from August 5–15. www.fringefestival.org
NEVADA
LAS VEGAS
HRC’s fifth annual “No Excuses”
Las Vegas Gala will take place on August, 28th.
Now, more than ever, the support from HRC members and
allies is critical in advancing the fight for equality.
So, join these men and women and help our community.
This will be an evening filled with a silent auction,
entertainment, and a lovely dinner. Ask your friends,
coworkers, family members, and neighbors to join you
at this amazing night of celebration. www.hrc.org
NEW JERSEY
ASBURY PARK
Tri-state area gays flock south to Asbury Park
from July 15–18 for the infamous Road Trip 9
weekend. This three-day event is expected to be the
largest Road Trip ever with tons of new events and parties.
Join these hot guys for a beach kick-off party, fireworks,
and a multitude of social events—you’ll be
telling all your friends just how great a time there
is to be had at the Jersey Shore. www.gayasburypark.com
NEW YORK
NEW YORK CITY
Summer in New York City can be brutal, but thanks
to some amazing outdoor events like the Lincoln Center
Out of Doors concert series, you’ll quickly
forgive the 90-percent humidity. It’s been 40 years
since this musical institution has been wowing NYC with
world-renowned performances that encompass a wide range
of fields like dance, theatre, and song. Get there early
or you might be left standing! Over 100 events are scheduled
from July 28–August 15. www.lincolncenter.org
Arthur Ashe was unwittingly exposed
as being HIV-positive by a newspaper over 20 years ago.
Who would have thought that this outing would have such
far-reaching effects? Every year, the US Open kicks
off the tennis tournament with an all-day celebration.
On August 28, people show up from all over the world
to take part in Arthur Ashe Kids Day. The full-day
event celebrates the extraordinary courage and strength
of Ashe who changed the course of history by helping
to break the color barrier in sports and becoming a
spokesperson for AIDS research. Come out, meet your
favorite tennis stars, and listen to some live music.
Following the kickoff event, take part in the most prestigious
tennis tournament from August 30–September 12.
www.usopen.org
NORTH CAROLINA
DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL
Famous for being a small gay enclave in conservative
North Carolina, the Durham/Chapel Hill area hosts the
largest LGBT film fest in the southeast. The North
Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, from August
12–15, celebrates the best in gay film. Show your
support for our friends in the Tar Heel State and attend
some of the programs that include documentaries, shorts,
and feature films. When the flicks are done, head to
one of the amazing restaurants on Franklin Street. www.carolinatheatre.org
OREGON
PORTLAND
Each year, Team Portland hosts the annual gay and
lesbian Rose City Open tennis tournament on Labor
Day weekend (September 4–6). The indoor and outdoor
event showcases the best in gay and lesbian tennis.
With five different divisions, everyone has a chance
to compete. The tourney begins on Friday with a party,
but make sure you don’t booze up too much as all
the green ball action starts early Saturday morning.
www.teamportland-tennis.org
PENNSYLVANIA
EAST STROUDSBURG
Join men from all over the Northeast for a very
special summer event in the Poconos at the Rainbow Mountain
Resort’s Summer Men’s Weekend. From
August 8–10, enjoy a weekend of rest, relaxation,
and parties. Along with all the men that attend, the
resort brings in guest models as well, so expect extra
hospitality, and eye candy, in the pool, sauna, or hot
tub. www.rainbowmountain.com
PHILADELPHIA
Did you ever think that a baseball team would support
gay rights? Well, in gay-friendly Philadelphia, the
Phillies have an entire day for their gay fans. Join
GLBT fans at the 8th Annual Gay Community Night at
the Phillies in Citizens Bank Park. Enjoy some tailgating
and mixing with some of the players. Hurry and purchase
tickets, last year’s game sold out. Plus, portions
of the proceeds will go to the Sean Halpin Memorial
Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship money to
an LGBT student pursuing a law degree in the Philadelphia
region. www.phillygaydays.com
TEXAS
AUSTIN
The summer heat in Austin can just be brutal. Grab
yourself a vat of Diet Coke and a tub of popcorn and
release your inner film geek at the 2010 Austin Gay
and Lesbian International Film Festival. Celebrating
23 years as the oldest and largest LGBT film festival
in the southwest, this year, a bevy of films, from romantic
comedies to heart-wrenching documentaries, hits the
screens, so don’t wait to get tickets. Movies roll
from September 7–12. www.agliff.org
WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
Bumbershoot! may sound more like a sneeze
than a music festival, but it’s one of the largest
music events in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle’s
number one music and arts festival is celebrating its
40th year so there will be plenty of ways to stay entertained.
Bumbmershoot! draws some of the best in music, film,
comedy, spoken word, dance, theater, performance, and
visual arts to the Seattle Center from September 4–6.
This year, expect performances by Bob Dylan, Mary J.
Blige, Weezer, Hole, Rise Against, Neko Case, the Decemberists,
and J. Cole. www.bumbershoot.com
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