Don’t miss all the hot dogs, hamburgers and beer you can handle at the Annual Memorial Day Picnic May 31 at the North Park Lodge. Share in this Pittsburgh LGBT tradition from noon until 6pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the gate. Purchase advance tickets at PittsburghPride,org or from local LGBT businesses.
Don’t miss the chance to see the toe-tapping, rollickingly funny musical The Club at Off The Wall Theatre in Washington PA. This cross-gendered Obie Award-winning musical runs May 7-22. For tickets, call ProArts at 412-394-3353.
Don your fiercest black and white attire for GLSEN Glitters, a black and white party that’s GLSEN’s second annual fundraising gala., Held at the home of Peter Karlovich and Steven Herforth, the event will feature beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as entertainment. Join the fun May 22 at 7:30 pm.
The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network is a national organization promoting education in the schools. For tickets, visit A Pleasant Present or contact Lee Marcuzzi at 412-781-8322.
The Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force presents There Is A Balm in Gilead, a gospel concert to mark Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The concert which will feature three choirs (including the acclaimed Pittsburgh Gospel Choir) will be held May 2 from 4-6pm at the Pentecostal Temple COGIC in East Liberty. Local religious leaders will also speak. Learn more by calling 412-345-0585.
The Delta Foundation has leased office space downtown at 429 First Avenue in the Golden Triangle. The new offices will occupy the first floor basement. Delta President Gary Van Horn, Jr., said, “It’s a wonderful place for us to be able to serve the community.” Get more information at pittsburghpride.org.
Just a short drive from Pittsburgh, Camp Davis is now open for the 2010 camping season. Leather Weekend begins May 15. Don’t miss Disco Queen Night on May 22. And celebrate Memorial Day May 29-30 with the Red Party. To find out more, visit campdaviscampground.com or call 724-637-2402.
Located in the panhandle of West Virginia, Roseland Resort offers a variety of lodging options and also features theme weekends throughout the summer. Set on 222 scenic acres, at Roseland it’s “all about the view.” Learn more at roselandwv.com or 304-455-3838.
The Shepherd Wellness Community will offer a full slate of events for HIV+ people throughout the month of May. Talk with an HIV+ Life Coach on May 3. Study zumba May 17 and 24, hypnotherapy May 5 or ceramics May 13. Enjoy the film The Blind Side May 19. May 26 will be a discussion about healthy relationships. There will also be wellness dinners May 7 and 14. And don’t miss OUTrageous Bingo on May 8. To get times for these events or learn more, contact the Shepherd Wellness Community at 412-683-4477.
A movie, potluck dinner, a social—it’s all just part of the May activities for the Pittsburgh Prime Timers. The group will watch the film Three Day Weekend May 8. There will be a social and potluck supper May 16 at the First United Methodist Church. The location of the May Dine Out May 27 is TBA. And Ritters Dinner is the spot for the monthly breakfast at 10am May 29.
GLENDA (the Gay and lesbian Neighborhood Development Association) will hold its annual fundraising event June 4 at the Headquarters of the Pittsburgh Opera. The theme for the event is Divas for Diversity and will feature live performances, door prizes and a silent auction. Divas for Diversity will be held from 7-10pm with a special VIP gathering from 6-7pm. Participate by going online at gelnda.org.
Directed by Jed Allen Harris, Quantum Theatre presents Heiner Muller’s experimental work. The Task continues through May 9 at the Gage Building in the Strip District. Described as “a collage of dream and nightmare, of love and betrayal,” The Task is about a slave rebellion in Jamaica. For reservations, call ProArts at 412-394-3353.
Vibrant Black Tie is the theme for this year’s Pittsburgh Opera Maecenas Gala May 8. The Company’s headquarters will be the location of the event, starting at 6pm. There will be cocktails, dinner and dancing to the music of Cityscape. There will also be the presentation of the Maecenas and Renaissance Awards. Book now by calling 412-281-0912x248.
May 24 is the date for City Theatre’s Fundraising Gala to be held at the Heinz Field East Club from 5:30-10pm. Enjoy gourmet food, cocktails and a live auction with all proceeds benefitting City Theatre’s plays and programs. Reserve your ticket at 412-431-4400x278.
It’s a Family Affair is the theme for the 2010 New Hope Celebrates Pride Parade May 15 from noon to 1:30pm. The parade will march down Ferry Street in New Hope PA and will be led by Grand Marshal, Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach. Other events that weekend will include bingo, movies, a pub crawl, drag show, softball game and an ice cream social. Take part and call 215-862-8819 or visit newhopecelebratespride.com.