SGN Jul 5, 2019 - Part 2

Arts & Entertainment

Oregon Shakespeare Festival advances social justice

by Alice Bloch

A&E Writer

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

ASHLAND, OREGON

Through October 27

At the beginning of every Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) post-performance discussion, membership coordinator Whitney Reed points out that OSF isn’t just a theater company; it’s a social justice organization. The facts back up her claim. OSF, one of the first theaters to institute color-blind casting, now has the most diverse company in the country. In addition, OSF’s offerings always include plays about the experience of racial and sexual minorities, written and directed by women and persons of color, with casts that include transgender actors and actors living with disabilities. And have I mentioned that the productions and performances are of the highest quality?

July theater openings

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

July is, of course, the month when FREE OUTDOOR THEATER begins all over the area (donations always accepted). The official launch is at Volunteer Park for the whole

weekend of July 13 and 14, all day long (see below for the link to the schedule). This month there are also a couple of world premieres and a revamped Gilbert & Sullivan operetta along with other varieties of shows.

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This season includes the beloved musical Hairspray, plays about Native American and Cambodian history, a new play about Blackness and queerness, an updated take on The Grapes of Wrath, a tribute to Yiddish theater, a revival of a 1932 version of Alice in Wonderland, a bilingual adaptation of The Comedy of Errors, and three other Shakespeare plays.

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Agreeably quirky Spider-Man: Far from Home a superheroic home run

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Now playing

Spider-Man: Far from Home picks things up fairly soon after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Peter Parker (Tom Holland), a.k.a. everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-

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Bon Appétit! The Julia Child Operetta, 7/1-29 (at the Rendezvous)

Spend a Monday evening with memories of Julia Child while Anne Allgood bakes chocolate cake on stage and sings opera and host Julia Child Prud’homme dishes up remembrances of her great aunt. Anne and Julia will be joined by Mark Anders, musical accompanist, who – like a fine wine – provides the perfect musical pairing for a decadent evening of savory delights. Following the performance, you’ll be invited to share a slice of chocolate cake lovingly created from Julia’s original recipe! https://therendezvous.boldtypetickets. com/events/95590153/bon-app-tit-thejulia-child-operetta

Death and the Maiden, Theatre 9/12, 7/5-28

A heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wife’s and his guest’s testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Dorfman challenges us with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade our passions.

www.theatre912.com

Bright Star, Taproot Theatre, 7/10-8/17

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are

propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap.

www.taproottheatre.org

Citizen: An American Lyric, Sound Theatre Company with The Hansberry Project, 7/11-28 (Armory Theatre)

A searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America, fusing prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news and the visual image. Snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those are the did-that-reallyjust-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. Larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. www.soundtheatrecompany.org

Decadent Delights, Teatro ZinZanni, 7/11-9/8

Comedian Kevin Kent and internationally-recognized contortionist Vita Radionova (recently a quarterfinalist in “America’s Got Talent” Season 10) are joined by firsttime Teatro ZinZanni cast member Maiya Sykes as Madam ZinZanni. Sykes wowed “The Voice” judges in 2014 with a four-chair turn! The cast is rounded out by comedian and yodeling dominatrix Manuela Horn, world-renowned illusionist Voronin, contortionist-puppet Svetlana, aerialist Ling Rui, rising multi-skilled artist Maxim Voronin and world-famous trapeze duo Die Maiers. www.zinzanni.com/seattle

Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival, Volunteer Park, Saturday/Sunday 7/13-14

FREE! (donations always accepted)

As You Like It, Last Leaf Productions

Romeo and Juliet, Wooden O, 7/11-8/11 (various park locations)

Twelfth Night, Wooden O, 7/11-8/11

An all-male Twelfth Night and a Romeo and Juliet comprised of female and nonbinary artists have been cast for Wooden O productions. Inspired by Shakespeare’s original single-gender casting practice, it’s also a contemporary twist.

The Taming of the Shrew, Greenstage

Henry VIII, Last Leaf Productions

Fabulous Fable Factor, Theater Schmeater

Aerial Shenanigans, Versatile Arts

The Bee Man of Orn, Dacha Theatre

As You Like It, Freehold Theatre

The Totally True and Almost Accurate Adventures of Pinocchio, The 14/48 Projects

Henry IV, Part 2, Greenstage

Richard III, Young Shakespeare Workshop

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Greenstage

Measure for Measure, Greenstage

Once Upon a Shakespearean Tale, Shakespeare Northwest https://greenstage.org/sotf/

Princess Ida, Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, 7/12-28 (at Seattle Rep)

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men.

And the men – including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion – are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrotheds before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed. (This operetta has been edited and updated with a feminist slant.)

www.seattlegilbertandsullivan.com/ princessida/

The Events, Intiman Theatre, 7/188/10 (at Erickson Theatre)

In the wake of a mass shooting, lone survivor Claire yearns to find the compassion, understanding, and peace she needs to overcome her trauma, but thoughts and visions of the shooter haunt her every step. A timely exploration of violence, obsession, and our desire to fathom the unfathomable, The Events excavates the humanity found even in circumstances of extraordinary evil, examining the actors on both sides of an unimaginable tragedy.

www.intiman.org

Gills! Gills! Gills!, Parley Productions and ReAct Theatre, 7/18-8/17 (at 12th Avenue Arts) (World Premiere)

Three short plays featuring octopuses, seahorses, and anglerfish as they navigate dating, mating, and the survival of their species in an ocean of possibilities. Come dive into the fascinating and funny lives of these unforgettable creatures as they struggle to find love in the deep blue sea.

https://gillsgillsgills.bpt.me/

7th and Jackson, Cafe Nordo, 7/198/11 (World Premiere)

Playwright Sara Porkalob directs her own world premiere. Set in the early 1960s in Seattle’s International District, follow three best friends with big dreams of owning their own jazz club. As the 1961 grand opening of the club “7th and Jackson” progresses, the childhood histories of Lee, Min and Ada are revealed. Despite the bombing of Pearl Harbor, WWII and rising tensions in their neighborhood, these young women remain determined in their pursuit of the American Dream.

www.cafenordo.com

The Year of Magical Thinking, ACT Theatre, 7/19-8/11

Suzanne Bouchard stars in this adaptation of Joan Didion’s bestselling memoir. Didion transformed the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a stunning and powerful one-woman play.

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Pugh’s magnificence helps keep Midsommar from being a complete pagan bore

by Sara Michelle Fetters

SGN A&E Writer

MIDSOMMAR

Now playing

After a catastrophic family tragedy leaves her drowning in grief, Dani (Florence Pugh) decides to go on a summer trip to Sweden with her longtime boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) and their fellow graduate school classmates Josh (William Jackson Harper), Mark (Will Poulter) and Pelle (Vilhelm Blomgren). It is actually Pelle’s small hometown village to which they will be journeying, the group having been invited to attend this community’s nine-day “Midsommar” celebration. Josh is particularly excited, mainly because he’s writing his master’s thesis on pagan Midsommar rituals, so the fact he’ll be able to document this one up close will only strengthen any arguments and insights he brings to the finished paper.

They are joined by two other outsiders, British students Connie (Ellora Torchia) and Simon (Archie Madekwe), and initially Dani and the rest of the group are captivated by the idyllic countryside strangeness that colorfully envelops them. But it soon becomes clear that Pelle wasn’t entirely forthcoming when he explained about all that they would see and experience. Additionally, the cracks that were concealed in the foundation of Dani and Christian’s relationship start to magnify to the point they are no longer invisible, the young woman’s psychological state a whirligig of seismic shifts as she tries to deal with all she’s suddenly being forced to deal with.

Ari Aster, the man behind last year’s spellbindingly bleak Hereditary which featured a titanic performance from star Toni Collette, returns with another motion picture that also walks an exceedingly fine emotional tightrope while at the same time again gifts another stellar actress a signature role many will be waxing poetic about for years to come. Pugh, already having delivered a marvelous turn in Fighting with My Family just a few months ago, and with Lady Macbeth already sitting at the top of her resume, lights up the screen as Dani. Her wounds are deep, passionate and visceral, but there is also a hopeful gregariousness to her demeanor that lights up almost any room she walks into. Pugh balances her character’s growing shock and despair as she realizes this pagan ritual isn’t as

innocent as she assumed it was going to be with an emotional disrepair born from her family tragedy and the understanding that Christian might not be the man she thought, or maybe even tricked herself into believing, he was. It is a tour de force turn that burns right through the screen, the young actress stripping herself nakedly raw with a naturalistic exactitude that’s stunning.

As for the movie itself? I have trouble saying I liked it all that much. It all felt too pompously overblown and lazily obvious to me, Aster channeling films like Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Man, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining and Ben Wheatley’s Kill List (just to name three) as he attempts to bring his character-driven plunge into pagan ritual to life. But the smartest characters disappear the quickest and do so in ways that are so unbelievable I couldn’t fathom how even the dumbest of the remaining visitors didn’t fathom something ominous was going on and immediately hightail it out of there whether Pelle wanted to give them an assist or not. Additionally, other than Dani, the remaining members of her friend group, including Christian, are so obscenely unlikable their respective fates, no matter what they might be, were inconsequential as far I was concerned.

Don’t get me wrong. I think all of the actors are good, especially Poulter, Mark’s gleefully arrogant smarm dripping off the screen in ways that are consistently amusing; and I also continue to think Aster is a meticulous cinematic craftsman with a visual ingenuity that’s oftentimes incredible. Even though I knew it was coming, the first act of violence during the Midsommar rituals that occurred still got me to audibly yelp when this bit of gruesome sensationalism finally occurred, the filmmaker focusing on the reactions from Dani and the rest of the newcomers instead of spending a ton of time allowing cinematographer Pawel Pogorzelski’s (Tragedy Girls) camera to linger too long on all the gorily splattered remains. Aster also unleashes a spellbinding sequence chronicling the selection of the ritual’s May Queen, shifting back and forth between Pugh’s and Reynor’s differing points of view with energetically inventive confidence.

None of which ended mattering as much as I thought it was going to. As malevolent as the climactic moments are, I can’t say I felt anything other than moderately bemused indifference as they finally played themselves out to conclusion. While not every plot beat and narrative trick was

preordained, I equally cannot claim that Aster’s script went anywhere even slightly surprising. There were only so many ways this story was going to play itself out, and because of this there just wasn’t a heck of a lot in the way of suspense or tension during the last third. As far as major problems are concerned that one hit me as being frustratingly significant, and for a motion picture running just ten minutes shy of two-anda-half-hours it is unlikely bored indifference was the state of being the director was likely hoping I’d be stranded in as things came to an end.

Listen, there is a lot to unpack where it comes to Midsommar, and a lot of it is definitely, and defiantly, worthy of additional dissection and debate. More importantly, Pugh cements herself as a volcanic talent destined for greatness, her performance as Dani almost worth the price of a matinee ticket by itself. But as wonderful as all of that might be, the movie still left me a little cold, and as dynamically shot, precisely edited by Lucian Johnston (Hereditary) and creepily scored by Bobby Krlic as it all was, this thriller was one descent into sunshine-filled pagan madness I could have done without.

SPIDER-MAN

Man, returns to school with the rest of his classmates who were also snapped back into existence after Tony Stark took the Infinity Stones away from Thanos (an event now known as “The Blip”). His mentor’s sacrifice has weighed heavily on Peter, and he can’t help but feel that if he had done more maybe Tony would still be here protecting the world right this very second. All of which makes him reticent to take any of Nick Fury’s (Samuel L. Jackson) phone calls, using his upcoming class science trip to Venice, Italy as an excuse to avoid him.

Not that the man who runs S.H.I.E.L.D. is going to be thwarted by a teenager who

keeps hanging up on him. Fury wants Spider-Man’s help, and Peter is going to give it to him one way or another. Turns out, The Blip also put a small hole in the dimensional plane, unleashing creatures known as Elementals, each of them able to utilize earth, air, fire and water to cause mass amounts of destruction. This rip in the multiverse also brought Quentin Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal), otherwise known as Mysterio, to this realm as well, the powerful hero needing SpiderMan’s assistance in order to stop the Elementals from doing to this version of Earth what they did to his, which was leave it a smoldering ruin unable to sustain life.

So that’s the action-heavy part of the plot as it pertains to this Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel and the 23rd entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, much like its

2017 predecessor, returning director John Watts (Cop Car) and screenwriters Chris McKenna (Ant-Man and the Wasp) and Erik Sommers (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) have channeled their collective inner John Hughes and crafted more of a teen-friendly coming of age comedy than they have a major studio superhero extravaganza. They put the emphasis on Peter’s interactions with his friends and classmates, most notably with best bud Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) and unknowing object of his affections Michelle “MJ” Jones (Zendaya). These relationships are what prove to be most important. They are also the reason this sequel is as enjoyable as it is, the touching, funny and genuinely heartwarming conversations that pass between all of the teenagers as this increasingly wild and crazy, not to mention dangerous, European adventure spins more and more out of control an undeniable delight.

Good thing, too, because the actual mystery and action-oriented part of the plot isn’t that awesome. Other than dealing somewhat plausibly with Peter’s overwhelming grief at the loss of his father figure mentor Tony Stark, as well as the pressure being put on his own alter ego Spider-Man to become the next Iron Man, there’s not a lot in the way of doubt as it pertains to the fight against the Elementals or whether or not a greater evil is somewhere on the sidelines pulling all of the strings. McKenna and Sommers have essentially copied the template of an early aughts Pixar favorite and repurposed it for this film, gussying things up with a few wisecracks, a little teenage romance and massive Marvel Studios budget that allows them to create all sorts of earth, wind, water and fire-related carnage.

Yet that part of the film feels increasingly half-baked, the London-set climax a gigantic cacophony of CG-enabled visual effects that aren’t exciting and end up having no emotional stakes whatsoever. Much like some of Marvel’s lesser entries in the MCU, things sort of devolve to the point where it felt like I was watching someone

play an overly frenetic video game, something that grew increasingly tiresome as events progressed. I was never worried if Spider-Man was going to save the day, and there wasn’t a second where I had the sensation any of his classmates might meet with anything unexpected. There just wasn’t any suspense, and for a superhero movie this is something of a major problem.

But not a terminal one. Gyllenhaal is insanely good, the flamboyant energetic whimsy of his performance catching me by surprise. Even better are the serious scenes between him and Holland, the intimacy of their conversations dealing with concepts of loss, family, grief and responsibility hitting home with affecting clarity. I also loved just how playful Watts allowed the film to be, and even when the stakes grew to be nothing less than deathly serious for Peter’s friends there is still a quirkily comedic joviality to it all that couldn’t help but make me smile. More importantly, Holland continues to be nothing less than terrific in this role. His chemistry with an equally luminous Zendaya is off the charts, while his backand-forth banter with Batalon has an effortless naturalism that’s continually sublime. Watts and company also save their best trick for last, the sequel’s mid-credit stinger changing everything about the character and this series in such a profound way I’m honestly kind of excited to see where the filmmakers take things next.

All of which makes me wish I wasn’t so blasé about the part of the story that deals with Nick Fury, the Elementals, Mysterio and whatever other menace might be out there orchestrating things from behind the scenes. The fun of Spider-Man: Far from Home is watching the younger members of its cast agreeably interact with one another, and if the actual heroic parts of the tale could have generated maybe a third of that same intoxicating ebullience maybe I’d have found this latest MCU effort to be a bit more memorable.

HAIRSPRAY –THE BROADWAY MUSICAL ANGUS BOWMER THEATRE

Through October 27

It’s impossible to think of this production of Hairspray without smiling. The stage musical version of John Waters’ movie is upbeat, tuneful, and still socially relevant. Inspired by his son’s involvement

in the Project Up Club at Ashland High School, which brings students with disabilities into drama club projects, director Christopher Liam Moore decided to reinforce the show’s message of inclusion by casting several of these students as danceloving classmates of heroine Tracy Turnblad (Katy Geraghty, in an enthusiastic, skilled performance). The kids’ joy in performance is infectious and inspiring.

One of Waters’ innovations in the original film of Hairspray was to cast a man, Divine, in the role of Tracy’s mother Edna, in a completely matter-of-fact way, with-

out comment by any of the characters. OSF continues this tradition by casting the wonderful Daniel T. Parker as Edna and the absolutely lovable David Kelly as her husband Wilbur, who still adores her after many years of marriage. These two are joined by some of the most accomplished comedic actors in the company – Brent Hinkley, Kate Mulligan, and K.T. Vogt – as well as relative newcomers Jenna Bainbridge, Christian Bufford, Jenna Bainbridge, Eddie Lopez, Kimberly Monks, Jonathan Luke Stevens, Tatem Beach, and others, who create stage magic together.

As Motormouth Maybelle, Greta Oglesby steals the show with her powerful performance of the gospel song “I Know Where I’ve Been.” She is backed by all the other African American cast members, with the white actors standing silent behind them. It’s a powerful moment that led to a spontaneous standing ovation in the performance I attended and, I’m told, in every other performance to date.

Choreographer Jaclyn Miller always does a great job, but she outdid herself this time, as did the talented dancers in the cast. Music director Gregg Coffin and offstage musicians provided first-rate accompaniment. The set designed by Nina Ball is effective and clever, and the costumes designed by Susan Tsu are simply fabulous.

CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

THOMAS THEATRE

Through October 27

This stunning play was my favorite of the eight I attended. Written by Lauren Yee and directed by Chay Yew, it delves into one of the central traumas of Cambodia’s complicated history: the tyranny of the Khmer Rouge, which took power in 1975 and killed 25% of the country’s population, including 90% of its artists, musicians, and scholars. The play’s scenes alternate between the 1970s and the late 2000s, when some of the Khmer Rouge officials went on trial for their crimes. During and between the scenes, the actors jump onto a bandstand and perform Cambodian rock music.

Few Americans know much about Cambodian history, and even fewer know that there was a thriving rock music scene in Cambodia during the early 1970s. The contemporary California band Dengue Fever has revived some of this music and written more. Five of the play’s actors (Joe Ngo, Brooke Ishibashi, Moses Villarama, Jane Lui, and Abraham Kim) have made themselves expert rock musicians, completely convincing as an actual band, performing songs by Dengue Fever and by the classic Cambodian rock stars. As a band member,

special praise is due lead singer Ishibashi, who learned Cambodian vocal and movement style for her role. Lui and Kim, who are musicians before actors, add authenticity and skill to the musical performances.

The central character, played by Ngo, is Chum, guitarist for the 1970s band and later the father of an American daughter who is working to gather evidence of the Khmer Rouge officials’ crimes. Ngo’s performance is one of the most powerful I have ever witnessed. With lightning speed, he turns from an old man to a young one and back again, and then leaps to the bandstand to perform with the band. He is onstage at all times, in an extraordinarily demanding role, and he never flags for an instant. I don’t know how he does it. His performance is responsible for most of the pathos and humor in the play, making the audience laugh and cry simultaneously.

The role of the villain Duch, who is on trial for having prisoners tortured and killed, is played in some performances by Daisuke Tsuji and in others by James Ryen. In the performance I attended, it was Ryen, who did a fine job of combining menace with charm.

Although much of its subject matter is grim, the play is infused with humor and ends on a joyful note. If you plan to go to Ashland this year, don’t miss Cambodian Rock Band.

BETWEEN TWO KNEES

(World Premiere)

THOMAS THEATRE

Through October 27

Written by the 1491s, a Native American sketch comedy troupe, this gutsy, in-yourface play covers the period between the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre and the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation. The writers and actors deliver irreverent scenes such as a “Nunja” battle between nuns and students in an Indian boarding school, a hippie wedding awash in cultural appropriation, and a final number in which the cast members don space helmets and sing “So long, white people.”

Justin Gauthier provides narration and some of the best humor. As Older Isaiah and Older Irma, Wotko Long and Sheila Tousey ground the action. Shyla Lefner and Derek Garza do well as all the young characters. Rounding out the ensemble and contributing to the performance’s outrageousness are Rachel Crowl, James Ryen, and Shaun Taylor-Corbett.

As drama, the show is uneven. Some scenes work perfectly, while others could use more refining and better transitions. The play covers a great deal of historical material, so a stronger narrative thread would be helpful.

MOTHER ROAD (World Premiere) ANGUS BOWMER THEATRE

Through October 26

Playwright Octavio Solis has a long conne ction with OSF; this is his fourth play to be performed at the festival, and in my opinion, his best yet. In Mother Road, he takes his characters on a Route 66 journey from California to Oklahoma, reversing the path taken by the Joad family in John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. In fact, the two main characters – William Joad (Mark Murphey, in a superb performance) and Martin Jodes (Tony Sancho) –

are descendants of Tom Joad, the protagonist of Steinbeck’s novel.

Bill Rauch, outgoing artistic director of OSF, can be counted on for beautiful, meaningful productions, and this one is no exception. Scenic designer Christopher Acebo ingeniously uses the actors as part of the set. Among his many roles in the play, Jeffrey King makes himself into a gas pump and a CD player. Other actors simulate a car by holding a disconnected steering wheel and headlights.

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As Martin’s cousin Mo, a big-hearted lesbian, Amy Lizardo gives a lovely, warm performance. Catherine Castellanos also shines in several roles. Cedric Lamar and Caro Zeller sing beautifully and act proficiently. Armando Durán, who has been acting in Solis’s plays at OSF for 20 years, gives the piece an extra measure of soul. The play contains gorgeous writing and an important social message: that we’re all related, in all our splendid diversity.

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

ALLEN ELIZABETHAN THEATRE

Through October 13

Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Wel l isn’t performed terribly often. It’s a confusing, discomfiting play, neither comedy nor tragedy, and as written, it doesn’t end all that well: a loutish man is forced to marry the young woman who has been pursuing him throughout the play. Fortunately, director Tracy Young has created a delightful, inventive production, with a surprise twist that makes the ending much more satisfying than I’d imagined possible.

Royer Bockus plays Helen, the principal character, as a nerdy but lovable young woman who grows into mature independence in the course of the play. As her surrogate mother, Vilma Silva gives a performance of dignity and intelligence. In broad comic roles, Al Espinosa and K.T. Vogt are appropriately hilarious. Cristofer Jean contributes dry humor as the nobleman Lafew. Kevin Kenerly does a splendid job as the king cured of a heart ailment by Helen’s tincture. The scene in which, restored to health, he begins to dance, is pure pleasure to watch.

Kudos to scenic designer Mariana Sanchez and costume designer Alex Jaeger, who combined 2019 fashion with Elizabethan touches, such as a ruff at the neck of every French character, even if paired with a T-shirt. The show is full of lively music, thanks to composer and sound designer Amy Altadonna and live score composer Jane Lui.

AS YOU LIKE IT

ANGUS BOWMER THEATRE

Through October 26

Seattle director Rosa Joshi took on this gender-bending Shakespeare comedy and made it even more gender-bending. Women play men, men play women, a man falls in love with a nonbinary man; the basic idea is that anyone can be anyone, and anyone can fall in love with anyone.

The production thus has a very nice feeling, but it lags in places. When Rosalind (Jessica Ko) disguises herself as a man and escapes from court to the Arden forest, she

finds a sort of hippie commune run by her mother (Rachel Crowl). In Joshi’s vision, a society run by women is a perpetual hootenanny, with women singing folk songs all day long. Those of us who survived the women’s collectives of the Second Wave of feminism know that they were far from utopian, but never mind. The long musical interludes become boring and slow down the play, as well as causing severe cuts to Shakespeare’s text.

The first act, which takes place in the restrictive, oppressive court of Rosalind’s uncle, is the most interesting part of this production. In the beautiful set designed

by Sarah Ryung Clement, the actors march in strict formation, making ritual gestures with their hands. Then there is an exciting wrestling match between James Ryen and Román Zaragoza, who plays Rosalind’s love interest, Orlando. Zaragoza is absolutely charming, and he and Ko have a sweet chemistry.

The standout performance in the second act was that of Rex Young as Touchstone, the fool. Young was funny and then tender in his courtship of Aubrey (Will Wilhelm); he brought a stock character to life.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

ALLEN ELIZABETHAN THEATRE

Through October 12

In the sole non-Shakespeare offering on the outdoor Elizabethan stage, OSF has revived Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus’s 1932 adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. The result is a beautiful production in search of a play.

Director Sara Bruner and her supremely talented cast and creative team have made this production a master class in stagecraft and comic virtuosity, but the narrative drive of Carroll’s tale is lacking. Scenes flit by with no connection to each other, and Alice (Emily Ota) wanders through without seeming to learn anything.

Ota, who isn’t quite convincing as a little girl, is surrounded by excellent actors giving terrific performances: Brent Hinkley as the Caterpillar, David Kelly as Humpty Dumpty, Miriam A. Laube and Robin Goodrin Nordli as the Red and White Queens, Daniel T. Parker as the Mock Turtle, Amy Kim Waschke as the Queen of Hearts, Cristofer Jean as the Dormouse and the White Knight, Danforth Comins as the Mad Hatter, Eddie Lopez as the March

Hare, Lauren Modica as the Cheshire Cat, Vilma Silva as the Gryphon, and Shyla Lefner as the White Rabbit.

Movement director Jaclyn Miller and costume designer Helen Q. Huang deserve praise for the visual splendor of the production.

MACBETH ALLEN ELIZABETHAN THEATRE

Through October 11

This brutal, gory production thrills some audience members and horrifies others. I was in the latter camp, as were my companions. When I commented, “The production lost me at the bloody fetus,” one of my friends said, “It lost me earlier, when Macbeth yanked off the bird’s head and smeared his wife’s cheek with the blood.” It is telling that I’d already forgotten about the bloody bird; there were too many horrors to track.

Director José Luis Valenzuela impressed me last year with a delightful production of the comedy The Destiny of Desire, so I certainly haven’t given up on him. To his credit, he came up with a fascinating interpretation of the Macbeth witches, who were portrayed as snakelike women, constantly onstage, sometimes disguised as servants in Macbeth’s household, sometimes observing the

action from cages on both sides of the stage, sometimes reacting or commenting in the manner of a Greek chorus. It didn’t hurt that the witches were portrayed by three of the best actors in the company: Robin Goodrin Nordli, Miriam A. Laube, and Erica Sullivan.

Also to Valenzuela’s credit, Lady Macbeth’s death, which usually occurs offstage, was presented beautifully onstage. It didn’t hurt that Lady Macbeth was portrayed by the marvelous Amy Kim Waschke.

Unfortunately, Danforth Comins, who plays Macbeth, had an off-night during the performance I attended. He flubbed several of his lines and nearly dropped Waschke while lifting her from the floor. An offnight can happen to anyone, and I wager it doesn’t happen often to Comins.

Chris Butler gave a spine-tingling performance as Macduff. His long, ferocious battle with Macbeth was one of the best fight scenes I’ve ever witnessed. Bravo to fight director U. Jonathan Toppo, as well as to the two actors.

Scenic designer Christopher Acebo, costume designer Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko, and lighting designer Pablo Santiago teamed up to create a highly evocative visual design. Lady Macbeth’s costumes were particularly attractive.

COMING UP: INDECENT, HOW TO CATCH CREATION, LA COMEDIA OF ERRORS, OSF DAEDALUS PROJECT

Three plays will open in July and run through October. Indecent, written by lesbian playwright Paula Vogel, is a “love letter to Yiddish theater” that garnered rave reviews and Tony Awards for its run on Broadway. The OSF production is directed by Shana Cooper. Incoming artistic director Nataki Garrett directs the West Coast premiere of Christina Anderson’s How to Catch Creation, starring the always outstanding Greta Oglesby, Chris Butler, Christiana Clark, and Kimberly Monks. Bill Rauch is directing the world premiere of La Comedia of Errors, a bilingual adaptation of the Shakespeare comedy. The all-day OSF Daedalus Project on September 16 might also interest you. This annual event raises money to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, and to remember and celebrate those who have died from the disease. Activities include an afternoon play reading and an uproarious evening variety show.

For information about these and other OSF events, see osfashland.org.

Meetings Events Activities

TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your meeting or event considered for the Community Calendar, please mail, fax, or drop off details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1707 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: (206) 324-4297. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org.

INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm. ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with visible or hidden disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities. html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists.

NOTE: 10-digit dialing has come to the Seattle area. The (206) area code must now be used to dial local calls. Location of meetings/events is in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY - July 6

Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. (206) 4488518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Positively Living Coffee Social. 10am-12 noon. Cupcake Royale, 1111 E Pike St. Every Saturday. Casual social get-together for the HIV community. (206) 9571600. Sponsored by LIfelong. New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100, Room 3. Meets daily. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step/12-tradition-oriented fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to overcome sex and love patterns of addiction. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org.

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouthcenter.org. (Also Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

SUNDAY - July 7

Ravenna United Methodist Church. 8:30am “Seattle’s most dangerous Sunday school” - 9:45am Worship. 5751 33rd Ave NE. A reconciling congregation, fully inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ persons. (206) 525-7988. Center for Spiritual Living. 9am meditation; 9:30am & 11am services. The Mountaineers, 7701 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! (206) 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org

Seattle Unity Church. 9am & 11am Sunday Services. 200 8th Ave N. “Come join our Gay & Lesbian-friendly, spiritual family at Seattle Unity Church. Our mission is to bring love, miracles & spiritual awakening into everyday life!” (206) 622-8475; www.seattleunity.org.

Seattle Soto Zen. 9:15am Zazen Instruction, 9:30am Zazen. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. Anyone interested in meditation, whether new or experienced in Zen practice or other traditions, is welcome. (206) 323-1659, www.seattlesotozen.org

Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 9:30am. Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com; www.gaysnohomish.org

Tacoma First United Methodist Church. 9:30am Worship, 11am Adult Education. 423 Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma. This reconciling congregation welcomes with warm hands, warm hearts & open minds GLBT persons seeking a spiritual home. (253) 627-0129, www. fumctacoma.org

University Lutheran Church. 9:30am Worship, 10:30am Coffee Fellowship, 11am Adult Forum & Education Hour. 1604 NE 50th St. All are welcome. We choose love. (206) 525-7074. universitylutheranseattle.org Central Lutheran Church. 10am Worship. 1710 11th Ave (just north of E Pine St). An open & affirming church, which in Lutheran churches is called “Reconciled in Christ.” “We seek to share God’s love with all people regardless of race, age, gender or sexual orientation.” All are welcome. (206) 322-7500. East Shore Unitarian Church. 10am Sunday Service. 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue. An open & affirming congregation. (425) 747-3780.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church. 10am Worship. 911 Stewart St. A downtown faith community centered in justice. An open & affirming congregation. (206) 682-3620. Plymouth Church United Church of Christ. 10am Worship. 1217 6th Ave. Love your (LGBTQ) neighbor as yourself. (206) 622-4865, plymouthchurchseattle.org

Queen Anne United Methodist Church. 10am Worship. 1606 5th Ave W. (206) 282-4307. Unity Church of Kent. 10am. 218 State Ave S, Kent. A welcoming congregation open to people of all races, religions, creeds & lifestyles. Join us any Sunday for an inspirational message, joyful fellowship & a fresh spiritual outlook. (253) 854-9747.

University Congregational United Church of Christ. 9am all ages education; 10am Worship. 4515 16th Ave NE. UCUCC is an open & affirming congregation. (206) 524-2322; www.universityucc.org.

Wallingford United Methodist Church. 10am Worship. 2115 N 42nd St. A progressive congregation. In 1984 Wallingford UMC became the 9th reconciling Methodist church in the U.S. (206) 547-6945 (office); (206) 2855077 (George).

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All Pilgrims Christian Church. 10:30am Worship. 500 Broadway E. Come as you are. All are welcome. A congregation of the Disciples of Christ & the United Church of Christ. (206) 322-0487, www.allpilgrims.org

First Church - First United Methodist Church of Seattle. 10:30am. 180 Denny Way. (Enter on 2nd Ave

N for worship.) Welcome to First Church, a progressive community advocating for the homeless and hungry, and creating a refuge of inclusive Christianity. First Church is a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network. (206) 622-7278; firstchurchseattle.org

Northminster Presbyterian Church. 10:30am Worship. 7706 25th Ave NW. A village church in the city open to all. (206) 783-3402. www.northminsterpres.org (Conveniently located a block from the Metro #40 bus route.)

St. Clement’s Episcopal Church. 10:30am Worship. 1501 32nd Ave S. Great music. Dynamic preaching. Holy communion. Encountering the transformative and unconditional love of God in Christ. Join us! www. stclementseattle.org

Seattle Sunday Bowling. 10:30am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $6.50 + $3 shoe rental. (425) 785-4729.

Welcome Table Christian Church. 9:45am Meditation; 10:30am Worship; Labyrinth 2nd Sundays 1-4pm. 1322 S Bayview St. Where people of all genders and sexualities, and families of all shapes & sizes are welcome and celebrated. A welcoming and affirming community since 1987. welcometablecc.org

Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation. 10:30am. 7141 California Ave SW. (206) 935-0418, office@wsuu.org, www.wsuu.org

Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church Seattle. 11am Worship. Chapel at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St. MCC is a progressive Christ-centered faith community committed to providing a nurturing environment for individual & community growth thru Jesus Christ while celebrating unity in diversity. MCC is Seattle’s oldest Gay-friendly church. (206) 325-2421, www.mccseattle.org.

Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, (206) 920-6117, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. Find us under “Dharma Buddies” on Meetup.com or at DharmaBuddies.org. (Women are invited to contact our sister meditation group at www. LotusSisters.org.)

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. 11am Worship. 6512 12th Ave NW. An “open & affirming” congregation. “We celebrate our diversity in religious background, sexual orientation, race, age & abilities.” (206) 783-6733; www.stpauluccseattle.com.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 11:15am (also 7:30am, 9am, 5pm). 15 W Roy St. We are an accepting, progressive, Anglo-Catholic parish, renewing its people for their Christian lives in today’s world through worship, spiritual formation, engagement in the arts, and acts of compassion. www.stpaulseattle.com

Just for Today (NA). 12-1:15pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step Narcotics Anonymous group open to anyone in recovery. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org

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

Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number (206) 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org

Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: Afternoon; Mon/ Weds/Fri: Evenings; Tues/Thurs: Mornings. Seattle University, Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www. orcaswimteam.org

Knights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 3pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 1st Sunday each month. K of M/ Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations. (206) 329-0886. www.facebook.com/ kofmjetchapter/ Rain City Soccer Club - Kickabout. Sunday afternoon usually at 3pm. Location varies. Join us for Seattle’s mostly-weekly mostly-LGBTQ pickup soccer game. We play an organized, 2-hour scrimmage on nice fieldturf surface. Sometimes there is a brief training/practice session before we play. Usually there is a “one-beer” after the scrimmage. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org PFLAG/Whatcom County (Bellingham) Monthly Meeting. 5pm. Community Food Co-op Bakery, 405 E Holly St, Bellingham. Meets 1st Sunday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national

support organization for parents, spouses, & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. www.whatcompflag.org; PFLAG/Puget Sound: (206) 325-7724. Shame to Grace (SAA). 6-7:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Every Sunday. Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline (206) 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. (206) 322-2437. www. peerseattle.org

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

MONDAY - July 8

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

SOBER On Meds. 1-2pm. Peer Seattle 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. (206) 3222437; www.peerseattle.org

Strength Over Speed (SOS). 2-3:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave #100. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www.strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437. Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Redhawk Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

Meditation Class for LGBTQ Seniors. 6:30pm. GenPride Senior Center, 401 Broadway E, Suite 223. Free class every Monday for LGBTQ seniors, their caregivers and allies. Beginners welcome. www.gapseattle.org

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St, downstairs. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays (except holidays & December break). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.org

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

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

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Destiny/Unity AA Meeting in Tacoma 7:30-8:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Monday. LGBTQ-friendly AA meeting. (253) 474-8897. (Also meets Fridays.)

Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. (206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Every Monday. www. washingtongenderalliance.com

TUESDAY - July 9

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

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

LGBTQ+ Group. 1:15-2:15pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. Every Tuesday. A group for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 & their allies. Sponsored by YouthCare. (206) 622-5555.

LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin, (425) 271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org

Strength Over Speed (SOS). 6-7:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www.strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437. ALISS - Aging Lesbians in South Seattle Evening Gathering. 6:30-8pm. Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St, Rainier Ave S & S Holly St., Social Hall. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. This is a group primarily for Lesbians but all are welcome to attend. Facilitator: Fai Coffin; Cost: FREE. Metro route 7. Wheelchair accessible. Kate, (206) 722-0317; www.sessc.org. Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Home Street Bank, 7307 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. Please contact group facilitator Mandi Gunderson, (206) 471-2352 prior to attending.

Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youth ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org

LGBTQ MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Kim at (425) 785-8593 or lgbtmsconnections@comcast.net.

Seattle Tennis Alliance Summer Social Doubles.

6:30-8:30pm. Lower Woodland Tennis Courts, 5773 W Green Lake Way N. Most Tuesdays & Thursdays. Courts #5, 6, 7 & 8. June-August. Weather permitting. Pre-pay online if possible. seattletennisalliance.org

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

Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). 7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Colonial room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline (206) 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Men’s Discussion Group. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Tuesday. Peer group for Gay & Bi men. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma 7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday.

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. A vibrant drop-in workshop for those of any spiritual belief. (206) 322-2437; www. peerseattle.org

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

WEDNESDAY - July 10

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

Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12 noon. Roosters Restaurant, 611 Broadway E. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Just drop in - no RSVP required. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See Saturday listing at noon for details.)

True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley (206) 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org Living Positively. 5-7pm. Lifelong, 1016 E Pike St., 3rd Fl. Every Wednesday. Social and support group for the HIV community with various topics for discussion and conversation. (206) 957-1600 or www.lifelong.org. Sponsored by Lifelong. Generations Aging with Pride (GenPRIDE) Community Conversations. 5:30-7pm. GenPRIDE Center, 401 Broadway E #223. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. Our peer groups are LGBTQIA+ safe spaces by and for our community. While others are welcome to participate, our communities’ voices will be prioritized and we hold a judgment free, safe space for all members. Members are free to speak about any topic; however, we provide pre-selected topics each week that serve as great ice breakers. More info: (206) 393-3400, info@gapseattle. org; www.gapseattle.org/community-conversations.

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

Queer Seattle Book Club. 6pm. University Book Store Cafe, 4326 University Way NE. Every Wednesday. This month’s title: “My Brother’s Husband” by Gengoroh Tagame, a Japanese “manga” graphic novel in a similar vein to Alison Bechdel’s “Fun Home.” https://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/SGLBookClub/ Lotus Sisters Meditation & Dharma DiscussionNorth. 6:15-8pm. Ravenna Bryant neighborhood. Every Wednesday. Call (206) 525-7295 for location. www. LotusSisters.org.

Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park, 14th Ave E & E Prospect St. Every Wednesday. Meet at Black Sun sculpture across for museum. (See Saturday at 9am.)

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

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet. 7pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets 2nd Wednesday most months - check website to confirm details. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com

Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. Every Wednesday. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www. ingersollcenter.org

Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7pm. Wallingford Community Senior Center, lower level of Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnywide Ave N. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

THURSDAY - July 11

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. (206) 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org.

New Beginnings (SLAA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100, Room 3. Meets daily. (See Saturday listing at noon for details.) Safe and Sober (AA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org

Seattle Prime Timers Cards. 2pm. Ballard NW Senior Center, 5429 32nd Ave NW. near The Locks. Meets 2nd Thursday each month in the Arts & Crafts Room on the 2nd floor to play Hearts, Cribbage or Bridge depending on who shows up. Beginners are welcome. On Metro routes 44 and 17X. See monthly events calendar at www.seattleprimetimers.org.

Capitol Hill Arts Walk. 5-8pm. Participating shops & galleries in the Pike/Pine corridor. 2nd Thursday each month. Keep your eyes out for curbside A-boards that mark each participating venue. Pick up a walking map from any location & you’re on your way. Enjoy refreshments & meet the featured artists as you stroll the Hill. www.caphillchamber.org

Queer Parent Networking Dinners. 6-8pm. NW Network Community Engagement Center - phone, email or visit website for location. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirit, Queer & Questioning families - including parents, co-parents & other people who have a significant role in the life of a child. RSVP requested to facilitate planning for dinner and childcare. (206) 568-7777 or qpnd@nwnetwork.org. www.nwnetwork.org

Generations Aging with Pride (GenPRIDE) Community Conversations. 6:30pm. Ballard Senior Center, 5429 32nd Ave NW. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. Our peer groups are LGBTQIA+ safe spaces by and for our community. While others are welcome to participate, our communities’ voices will be prioritized and we hold a judgment free, safe space for all members. Members are free to speak about any topic; however, we provide pre-selected topics each week that serve as great ice breakers. More info: (206) 393-3400, info@gapseattle. org; www.gapseattle.org/community-conversations.

PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First United Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma. Meets 2nd 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. www.pflagtacoma.org; PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 234-9790. PFLAG/Puget Sound: (206) 325-7724. 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.)

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.

Seattle Tennis Alliance Summer Social Doubles. 6:30-8:30pm. Lower Woodland Tennis Courts, 5773 W Green Lake Way N. Most Tuesdays & Thursdays. Courts #5, 6, 7 & 8. June-August. Weather permitting. Pre-pay online if possible. seattletennisalliance.org

“Bearing Witness: An evening of stories, spoken

word and music exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black and African American LGBTQ People.” 7-9pm. Gay City, Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. Hear first-hand accounts from the Black voices in our LGBTQ communities about living with HIV/AIDS. Produced by Chad Goller-Sojourner. Free; RSVP at www.gaycity.org/ tickets. (Also 7/12 & 13 at 7pm).

Boys Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 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. (206) 322-2515 ext 16. www. lamberthouse.org

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100 Every Thursday. A meditation/ recovery group. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org

Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ gayfathersseattle

Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Thursday. Ongoing support group open to Gay and Bisexual men. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org [NOTE: Please contact the facilitator prior to attending.]

FRIDAY - July 12

Ageless in Recovery (AA). 12-1pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Friday. A drop-in AA group for 55+. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org

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

Road to Recovery (SLAA). 12-1:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Every Friday. Ongoing 12-step group for sex and love addicts. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.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.)

LGBTQ & Allies 18+ Free Friday Night Drop-In Volleyball. 6-7:45pm. Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. Every Friday. (206) 684-4753.

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

Strength Over Speed (SOS). 6-7:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www.strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437; www. peerseattle.org

“Bearing Witness: An evening of stories, spoken word and music exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black and African American LGBTQ People.” 7-9pm. Gay City, Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. Hear first-hand accounts from the Black voices in our LGBTQ communities about living with HIV/AIDS. Produced by Chad Goller-Sojourner. Free; RSVP at www.gaycity.org/ tickets. (Also 7/13 at 7pm).

Game Night. 7pm-11pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100 Every Friday. Card games, board games and fellowship. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.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. (206) 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/Unity AA Meeting in Tacoma 7:30-8:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Friday. LGBTQ-friendly AA meeting. (253) 474-8897. (Also meets Mondays.)

LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8-9pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100, Room 3. 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 (206) 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon. org; (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org

SATURDAY - July 13

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

A Gathering of Men in Woodinville 8:15-11:30am. 21920 Highway 9 SE (WA-9), Woodinville. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. We create a safe, confidential & sacred space in which a man can speak his truth from the heart, to heal & empower himself. We are fiercely non-political, nonsectarian & non-judgmental. All men are welcome. www. agatheringofmen.org

Georgetown Art Attack. 6-9pm. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Reflects the industrial-strength character of the neighborhood. For information stop into George-

town Records at Airport Way S & S Vale or visit www. georgetownneighborhood.com

Ballard’s Second Saturday Artwalk. 7-10pm. Pick up maps at participating shops & galleries located in the Ballard business district (Ballard Ave NW & NW Market St area). Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Enjoy an evening of art as local galleries & businesses showcase artists from Ballard & beyond. (206) 784-9705; visitballard.com

“Bearing Witness: An evening of stories, spoken word and music exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black and African American LGBTQ People.” 7-9pm. Gay City, Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. Hear first-hand accounts from the Black voices in our LGBTQ communities about living with HIV/AIDS. Produced by Chad Goller-Sojourner. Free; RSVP at www. gaycity.org/tickets.

SUNDAY - July 14

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Lotus Sisters Guided Meditation. 11am-1:30pm. Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Suite 100. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Senior students lead the meditation, provide dharma talks or reflections & lead discussion. (206) 329-5908; www.LotusSisters.org. (Meets in 2nd floor meeting room; no elevator.)

Dignity/Seattle Prayer Service. 6pm. Ravenna United Methodist Church, 5751 33rd Ave NE. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Dignity/Seattle is the local chapter of the nationwide organization of GLBT Roman Catholics. “We celebrate our inherent dignity with pride in liturgy, mutual support, work for justice, & social activities.” Gender-inclusive & relationship affirming liturgies & prayer services. All welcome. (206) 325-7314.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQAllyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, (206) 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/AnotherGay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html

BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org

Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org

Cascade Rainbow Community Center (Mount Vernon) - (360) 840-8499 and on Facebook.

COLAGE unites people with LGBTQ parents and caregivers into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities - www.colage.org

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

DIFFA/Northwest (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). (206) 763-8885; www.diffanorthwest. org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, (206) 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Networksupport & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, (206) 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, (206) 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911 Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - (206) 324-2570; www. equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freelyspeaking.org

Gay City promotes wellness in LGBTQ communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. Gay City Health Project’s Wellness Center provides anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing. 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, (206) 860-6969. www.gaycity.org

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

Generations Aging With Pride empowers elder LGBTQ adults to live with pride and dignity by promoting, connecting, and developing innovative programs and services that enhance belonging and support, eliminate discrimination, and honor the lives of older members of our community - (206) 393-3400; info@gapseattle.org; gapseattle.org

GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - (206) 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org

Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - (206) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org

HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. (206) 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, (206) 328-8979.

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com

Lambert House - (206) 322-2515; www.lamberthouse. org

LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

LGBT MS Connection - (425) 785-8593; lgbtmsconnections@comcast.net. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - (206) 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org

Lion’s Main Art Collective - www.lionsmain.org

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

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

Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org

Olympia/Thurston County - www.RainbowCenterOly. org

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle Out & Proud Grays Harbor Coalition - http://outandproudgh.org

PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: (206) 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: (206) 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proudand-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: (206) 568-7777, qpnd@nwnetwork.org, www.nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality with chapters in Seattle, Bellevue/Eastside, the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. PFLAG Seattle: (206) 325-7724, info@pflagseattle.org, and www.pflagseattle.org; PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside: (425) 483-6642, info@bellevue-pflag.org, http://community. pflag.org/PFLAGBellevue; PFLAG Pacific Northwest: www.pnwpflag.org; PFLAG Washington State: www. pflagwsc.org.

Peer Seattle (formerly Seattle Area Support Groups) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. (206) 322-2437; www.peerseattle.org

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

Pride Lives - www.facebook.com/PrideLives/ Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. (206) 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org

Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities:

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Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - (206) 682-6711; www.q-law.org

Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - (206) 235-7235. Queer Geek! - queergeekseattle.org

Rainbow Center - Resource Center for Tacoma/Pierce County LGBTIQA community. Through education, advocacy and celebration, the Rainbow Center expands resources, and safe space for the LGBTQIA community. Sponsors Tacoma Pride Festival. (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org

SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.voteseamec.org

Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) i- SEE LISTING for Peer Seattle. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - BiSeattle.wixsite. com/SBWN and on Facebook.

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

Seattle LGBTQ Commission - (206) 684-4503. www/ seattle.gov/lgbtq

Seattle Out & Proud - (206) 322-9561; www.seattlepride.org

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov

Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - (206) 860-3666; www.theabbey.org

Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298.

South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.SouthSoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net

SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@

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

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org

Three Dollar Bill Cinema - TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival; Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival; Outdoor Cinema at Cal Anderson Park. www. threedollarbillcinema.org

TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Diversity: www.genderdiversity.org; Gender Justice League: www.genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino

& Foreign-Born Support Group: (206) 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: (206) 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Lion’s Main Art Collective: www. lionsmain.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; [trans] ACTION: Trans* & Gender Non-Conforming Sex Workers’ Support Group - a safe, peer-led space. mail@utopiaseattle.org; TRANSform Washington: transformwashington.com; Trans Resource & Referral Guide: kctransguide.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www. washington genderalliance.com

WOMEN: Aging Ballard Lesbian Exchange (A.B.L.E.): We are Lesbians 60 years (generally) and up, living (mostly) in the north half of Seattle. The purpose of the group is to connect, socialize and support each other. ruthemilyvogel@gmail.com; Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS) - Lesbian Group at the Southeast Seattle Senior Center. This is a gathering primarily for Lesbians but all are welcome to attend. Kate, (206) 722-0317; www.sessc.org; BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. (206) 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Coming Out Women Support Group of Tacoma: www. comingoutwomen.org; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Puget Sound Old Lesbian Organizing for Change: http:// psoloc.org, (253) 777-3357; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol. com; Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network: BiSeattle. wixsite.com/SBWN; Seattle Girls of Leather: www. sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; Tacoma Older LGBT: www. tacomaolderlgbt.org; Women of West Seattle (WOWS): a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks. org, (206) 461-4493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Coyote Central: www.coyotecentral.org; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. (206) 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www. globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 1818 15th Ave @ E Denny Way; (206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; Lifelong HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach): for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24: (206) 957-1665; www. llaa.org/HEYO; www.MatthewsPlace.com ; The Mockingbird Society: (206) 323-KIDS (5437), www. mockingbirdsociety.org; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org; OKAY! LGBTQ+ Outreach for Kent Area Youth: (253) 859-0699 ext 3034. OKAY! is an open support group for youth ages 13-19 who identify as LGBTQ+. A program of Kent Youth & Family Services; OUT There Adventures: www.outthereadventures.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: (206) 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org; Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) Drop-In Center & Young Adult Shelter: 1609 19th Ave @ E Pine St., (206) 726-8500; www.psks.org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www. pizzaklatch.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup - Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www. facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, (206) 326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - (360) 698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, (425) 271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Roots Young Adult Shelter: 1415 NE 43rd St., (206) 632-1635; www.rootsinfo.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; (206) 451-SAFE, (206) 451-7233 (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): (206) 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Street Youth Ministries (SYM): (206) 524-7301 ext 111; www. streetyouthministries.org; Teen Link: (206) 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, (206) 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, (509) 396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): (206) 522-8412; YouthCare/ Orion Center Young Adult Shelter: 1828 Yale Ave @ Stewart St. (206) 622-5555; Youth in Focus: (206) 723-1479; www.youthinfocus.org; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): (206) 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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EUPHORIA

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Estranged sisters Ines (Alicia Vikander) and Emilie (Eva Green) reunite after years apart for a mysterious European adventure. After a night in a swanky hotel the pair go on a road trip, their driver leaving them in the middle of nowhere where they are met by the enigmatic Marina (Charlotte Rampling). She proceeds to walk them through the woods to their final destination. Turns out, Emilie is not getting ready to return to college and this trip isn’t meant to be a fun sojourn before classes begin. Instead, she’s brought Ines to an expensive estate where residents, all suffering from a terminal disease, can end their lives within six days of arrival if they choose to do so.

That’s right. Emilie is dying from cancer. She hopes that by bringing her sister with her the two of them can reconcile before there’s no longer a chance for them to do so. While Ines is initially furious at her older sibling, after walking around the estate and speaking with a few of the current residents she decides to stay. As the days progress the two women begin to rehash events from their past including being abandoned by their father and the death of their mother. They also get to take stock of their own damaged relationship, both Ines and Emilie learning things about one another neither knew until now.

With that premise, it’s safe to say that Swedish filmmaker Lisa Langseth’s first English-language drama isn’t exactly a light, frothy excursion into sibling dysfunction. Reteaming with Vikander for the third time, the pair previously joining forces on the dramas Hotel and Pure, it doesn’t take long for this movie to hit the viewer right in the face. Even early on during a brief prologue-like sequence showing Ines and Emilie reuniting, checking into their hotel and then sharing a gourmet meal, it’s still obvious something more ominous is going on. The former

doesn’t appear to believe her sister when she states she’s gotten all this money after selling her home. The latter is trying so hard to put on a happy face it’s readily apparent she’s not doing a great a job concealing what must be a pretty major secret.

It’s still a rather major gut-punch when Ines and Emilie meet up with Marina and get checked in at their secluded destination and the truth of why they are on this trip together is coldly, almost clinically revealed by the establishment’s otherwise friendly and composed concierge Aron (Adrian Lester). The younger sister’s reaction to learning the truth is brutally understandable, Langseth giving Vikander the freedom to angrily explode over being left in the dark for so long about her older sibling’s medical condition. But the director also allows cinematographer Rob Hardy’s

(Annihilation) camera to linger on Green as her character takes everything in. More is said about the sisters and their relationship by the subtle emotional maneuverings of the actress’ face than almost anything the two say to one another out loud, the inherent power of this pivotal moment augmented considerably because of this.

While the focus tends to be on Ines and her reactions and responses to all she sees, hears and experiences while at the euthanasia clinic, it is those moments where Emilie is spotlighted and her interactions with some of the other residents are emphasized that prove to be the most indelible. There is a lovely, touchingly poignant subplot involving her and a paraplegic guest (Mark Stanley) that brought me to quietly eloquent tears, the hopeful, unrushed tenderness of their time together as honest an assessment

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of these various characters and their hauntingly personal choices as anything I could have hoped for.

For Ines, her primary interactions are with Marina, who resolutely refuses to give clear direction as to how the younger sister should handle this situation other than to insist she put forth an effort to understand what it is her sibling is asking of her, and the mysterious Mr. Daren (Charles Dance), a wealthy older gentleman who is coming to grips with the fact that his pursuit of money and power over lasting relationships hasn’t done him particularly well now that he’s on the verge of facing his final hours. A successful artist recently stung by the first bad reviews of her career, Ines also begins to fastidiously document her time at the clinic thinking she might utilize her observations and photographs in her future work.

I like that Langseth refuses to answer a lot of questions. I also respected how she declined to apologize for any of her characters or their actions, specifically Ines. Doing this helps magnify the impact of the film’s closing act. While I’m not entirely sure either sister gets the answers from the other they claim to be longing for, they do achieve a level of meditative, resolute understanding that’s potentially more significant. It allows them to be able to sit in familial kinship in a way they have not been able to since they were children, the ties binding them together even at this tragic hour mournfully long-lasting.

Euphoria isn’t without its missteps and stumbles (as good as Dance is, the entire Mr. Daren subplot is kind of disastrous), but its emotional purity is undeniable, while the superlative performances from Vikander and Green anchor the proceedings in intimately naturalistic substance that’s achingly authentic. Langseth lays her story out with a caring specificity that kept me wanting to learn where things would go next, and for my part I found the character-driven honesty of her drama difficult to resist.

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