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OKCYU Youth Group
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End date: Friday, May 18th
- End time: 07:30am
- Published: Tuesday, September 20th
- Description:
  OKCYU's weekly group for GLBTQ youth meets:
  
  Thursdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  
  First Unitarian Church - Youth Room (entrance down short staircase behind small playground in front of the church)
  
  Childcare is available with advance notice. Email the group if you would like to make a request.
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.
Dinner with the Sisters
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Thursday, May 17th
- End time: 09:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, May 8th
- Description:
  Kick off pride right this year. Come enjoy a nice dinner while being served by OKC's very own 21st century nuns.
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/453977487952452/
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.
"Wish Me Away" - Film Showing
- Start time: 07:30pm
- End date: Thursday, May 17th
- End time: 10:30pm
- Published: Monday, May 7th
- Description:
  A film presented b The Oklahoma Museum of Art and co-presented by deadCENTER Film Festival and OKC Pride!
  
  Wish Me Away is the story of Chely Wright, the first country music star to come out as gay. Over three years, the filmmakers were given extraordinary access to Chely’s struggle and her unfolding plan to come out publicly. Using interviews with Chely, her family, her pastor, and key players in Nashville interwoven with Chely’s intimate private video diaries, the film goes deep into her back story as an established country music star and then forward as she steps into the national spotlight to reveal her secret. Chronicling the aftermath in her hometown of Nashville and within the larger LGBT community, Wish Me Away reveals both the devastation of her own internalized homophobia and the transformational power of living an authentic life.
  
  See trailer here:http://firstrunfeatures.com/wishmeaway/
  Info & Tickets Here: http://www.okcmoa.com/see/films/wish-me-away/
  
  Directors: Beverly Kopf & Bobbie Birleffi 2011 USA 96min. NR 35mm
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/224933500953831/
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Tomorrow

Devil Boys from Beyond
- Start time: 08:00pm
- End date: Saturday, June 2nd
- End time: 10:00pm
- Published: Friday, May 11th
- Description:
  Tickets are $10 and reservations can be made at 601-7200.
  
  SPACE HUNKS INVADE THE BOOM FOR PRIDE
  
  Sci-fi meets drag meets alien space hunks in the outrageous comedy, Devil Boys from Beyond by Buddy Thomas and Kenneth Elliot. The award-winning comedy invades the Boom stage for OKC’s Pride weekend, May 18 and playing through June 2, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm.
  
  Devil Boys, parodies the 50’s black and white sci-fi movies mixing it with some campy drag and a surprise ending that touches on a popular gay issue of today. The comedy spoof was a winner at the 2009 NYC Fringe Festival and also nominated for an Off-Broadway Alliance award and a GLAAD award.
  
  Devil Boys from Beyond stars OKC’s favorite Sunday Gospel drag couple, Kitty Bob Aimes and Norma Jean Goldenstein along with Scotty Taylor, Brett E. Young, Robert Matson and Todd Clark plus Chase Bell and Jason A. Cook.
  
  When alien space hunks invade the small town of Lizard Lick, it’s up to star reporter, Matilda Van Buren (played by Scotty Taylor) to warn Earth but she’ll have to battle her back-stabbing nemesis, Lucinda Marsh (played by Kitty Bob Aimes) to do it. Will Matilda crack the story before Lucinda? Will her ace photographer – boyfriend- booze hound, Gregory Graham (played by Brett E. Young) overcome his inner demons? Will the old ladies, Florence and Dottie (played by Robert Matson and Norma Jean Goldenstein) ever see their abducted husbands again? Or do they care? Will tough New York City editor Gilbert (played by Todd Clark) ever leave his desk? And will the space alien hunks (played by Chase Bell and Jason A. Cook) take over Earth or be stuck in Lizard Lick forever. These answers and lot more will be revealed in Devil Boys from Beyond.
  
  Devil Boys from Beyond contains adult language, bare-chested aliens and men running around in pumps and lipstick.
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/383899308318987/
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Outdoor Movie on Film Row: The Sons of Tennessee Williams
- Start time: 08:30pm
- End date: Friday, May 18th
- End time: 11:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, April 24th
- Description:
  OKC Pride will officially kick off Pride Week 2012 with a FREE outdoor movie on Film Row! Bring out your chairs & blankets for a dramatic, laughter-filled cinema experience al fresco in the parking lot at 616-624 W. Sheridan Ave!
  
  Producer/director Tim Wolff will be presenting his documentary “The Sons of
  Tennessee Williams” which covers 50 years of New Orleans' gay civil rights revolution. See the trailer at http://vimeo.com/3029852
  
  Special guest will also be Albert Carey, one of the original activists from the early days of the gay movement in New Orleans.
  
  "Uniquely engaging! A consciousness-raising revelation of the evolution of gay rights. Glitz, glamour, sparkle and fun!" - Los Angeles Times
  
  "Offers Southern grace instead of the in-your-face conflicts of better-known showdowns on the East and West Coasts. A likeable combination of fresh perspective and Mardi Gras glamour." - Hollywood Reporter
  
  "Irrepressibly funny" - New York Times
  
  Thanks to the following for their support of this event and our OKC community:
  - Joey's Pizzeria: http://www.joeyspizzeriaokc.com
  - Historic Film Row: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oklahoma-City-Film-Exchange-District/184232698210
  - First Run Features: http://firstrunfeatures.com/
  - Cory's Audiio Visual Service: http://www.coryav.com
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/123833284417090/
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Saturday, May 19th

OKC Pride Festival in Downtown OKC
- Start time: 11:00am
- End date: Saturday, May 19th
- End time: 10:00pm
- Published: Monday, April 30th
- Description:
  First off: THIS EVENT IS FREE! ;-) See TOP 5 MYTHS WAY DOWN BELOW!!!!!
  
  2012 OKC PRIDE FESTIVAL - Saturday, May 19th 11am - 10pm.
  Located on Historic Film Row in the heart of Downtown OKC (@ Lee and Sheridan, 2 blocks west of the Devon Tower).
  >> Festival Map & Directions: http://okcpride.org/festival-map/
  
  The festival, on two full blocks, will host thousands of people and dozens of exhibitors and entertainers from all around the state! Bring your lawn chairs, family & friends, and celebrate your Pride in the heart of our city!
  
  Live music & entertainment
  Food and drinks
  Raffles and prizes
  Non-profit exhibitors, commercial vendors & community resources
  Come celebrate 25 years of OKC Pride!
  
  >> SEE THE NEWS 9 VIDEO REPORT ON FILM ROW: http://www.news9.com/story/17234389/okcs-film-row-steeped-in-history?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6868638
  
  >> VISIT HISTORIC FILM ROW ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oklahoma-City-Film-Exchange-District/184232698210
  
  ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP:
  
  Beth Isbell: http://www.bethisbell.com/fr_home.cfm
  Indie Rock / Blues Rock
  
  Burlap Tuxedo and Local Honey
  www.localhoneyband.com
  http://www.reverbnation.com/burlaptuxedo
  
  DDNT: http://bit.ly/Hov0jB
  Indie Band
  
  Mont Lyons: http://montlyons.com/
  Blues / Folk / Jazz
  
  MoonSue: http://www.moonsueproductionscompany.com
  Latin / American
  
  Aalim Bellydance Academy: http://www.aalimdanceworld.com/
  
  Randy Rodgers
  Country
  
  And More!!
  
  More Info at: OKCPride.org
  
  ****TOP 5 MYTHS ABOUT THE PRIDE FESTIVAL ON FILM ROW****
  
  25 years ago, activists banded together for the first Pride demonstration, successfully claiming the Strip as a safe haven for the LGBT community. On this great milestone in 2012, OKC Pride is carrying on the legacy with a new downtown location for the festival. It sends a message to the city and state that our LGBT community is everywhere – and everywhere is where we deserve respect.
  
  1. Moving the festival downtown is an evil conspiracy to undermine the Gayborhood.
  
  First off: the Parade will stay where it's always been. The Strip on 39th St. is an integral part of community identity. OKC Pride will be there on Sunday, May 20 to host its 25th annual Pride Parade in celebration of our diversity. There are several reasons why the Festival moved this year:
  Offering an additional venue attracts a broader range of the community, like those with families or who aren't interested in bars. Feel free to visit both venues!
  The commercial zone downtown has fewer restrictions than residential areas and city parks.
  With brand new streets, sidewalks and ample lighting, Film Row offers a safer, more accessible and cleaner infrastructure for vendors and visitors.
  Selecting a downtown district being revitalized with public and private money reminds the city of the galvanizing role gay people play in many transitioning neighborhoods throughout the city.
  
  2. All the streets downtown are under construction and I'll have to pay $20 to park in BFE.
  
  This section of town has great streets and parking galore! Super easy to reach from Classen or the I-40 exit northbound on Western, Film Row is only two blocks west of Myriad Gardens/Devon Tower and two blocks south of Civic Center Music Hall. Convenient OKC Pride parking will be available for a reasonable fee, and 100% of the funds raised go towards fulfilling the organization's mission of serving the LGBT community.
  
  3. The Film Row part of town is ghetto scary and I won't feel safe.
  
  The city and property owners have invested millions in the artistic renovation of this historic section, and new street lighting was installed in April. Film Row is host to other events, such as MANifesto, the deadCENTER Film Festival, and IAO gallery events. In addition to an OKC Police Department located just two blocks north of Film Row, hired security will be present for the duration of both the Festival and Parade to ensure everyone's safety.
  4. The festival is changing venues in an attempt to force the gays to act more “straight.”
  
  OKC Pride embraces an inclusive philosophy and believes everyone should be themselves. The downtown Festival will cater to the LGBT community, but encourages fellow citizens - of every size, shape, color, nationality, creed, sexual orientation or political affiliation - who believe we are stronger due to our differences to join the festivities celebrating diversity in OKC. This reinforces what we believe is a self-evident truth: that all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, are entitled to the same liberties and opportunities, dignity and respect.
  
  5. I've never even heard of Film Row, so the venue probably sucks.
  
  Film Row is a historic part of downtown OKC with great architecture and a fascinating past. Community organizers started working together with the city and investors to save this part of the city over the last decade. Millions of dollars later, historic Film Row is now undergoing a renaissance and is on its way to becoming a “Bohemian Bricktown” of sorts. Creative industries like film productions, art galleries, design studios and magazine publishers are attracted to this fresh, hip new area located in the heart of downtown OKC. Come and be part of the birth of a new city district!
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/327455303982227/
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Sunday, May 20th

PPCO <3's PRIDE "Prouder. Stronger. United."
- Start time: 04:30pm
- End date: Sunday, May 20th
- End time: 07:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, April 10th
- Description:
  THEME: "Proud. Strong. United." *PPCO's 75th Anniversary*
  
  The story of US is the story of YOU! We are PROUD to be PPCO! We are STRONG for the women and families that we serve! And we are UNITED to make reproductive healthcare accesible to all! Chant sheets will be handed out before the parade. Come let the world know you are pro-choice, pro-family, and pro-child and proud to be with PPCO on its 75th anniversary!
  
  DATE & TIME: 4:30 pm - Meet in Subway parking lot on Classen
  5 pm - Parade entry judging begins/Street Show begins
  *All participants must be present.
  6 pm - Parade steps off
  
  LOCATION:The parade steps off at Memorial Park (SE corner of N. Classen and N.W. 36th) and ends on the strip (NW 39th and Penn).
  
  EXTRAS: All walkers will recieve a t-shirt for participation. Shirts will be on sale after June 1st - while supplies last! Bottled water will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes, shoes, and sunscreen. Bring strollers or wagons for young children. Water guns are also needed!
  
  *Parking details will be e-mailed prior to the event.
  
  CONTACT: Courtney Peters at courtney.peters@ppfa.org or 405.528.0221, ext. 320!
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/260588740699320/
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OKC Pride Parade
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Sunday, May 20th
- End time: 09:00pm
- Published: Friday, March 23rd
- Description:
  This year’s Pride theme is “Proud. Strong. United.”
  
  The 25th annual OKC Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, May 20t h on the same route as last year. The parade will lineup at 4:00pm. Judging will start at 5 and the Parade will step off at 6:00pm. (See parade route below.) More than 60,000 citizens came to enjoy the parade in 2011. The OKC Pride parade is the second largest parade in Oklahoma each year! This year — to commemorate the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – we’re inviting current LGBT servicemembers to march in our Parade and be recognized, collectively, as our Grand Marshal. If you’re active duty and LGBT, please see link below. We want you to march! Our parade emcees will be Renee Hilton and Jezebell Banks. There will be food vendors located in the Angles parking lot.
  
  More Info at OKCPride.org
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/385127538183447/
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Monday, May 21st

OKC Pride Week 2012 - Wear Purple Day
- Start time: 12:00am
- End date: Monday, May 21st
- End time: 11:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, April 10th
- Description:
  A sign of support for GLBT Youth who are bullied in schools daily. Wear anything purple and tell people what it means. It's part of our awareness initiative.
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/218746631559958/
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.
LGBT & Friends Support Group for Adults
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Monday, May 21st
- End time: 07:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, September 20th
- Description:
  The LGBT and friends support group for adults is held every Monday night at 6:30 at 1309 W. Boyd in Norman. This is at Westwind Unitarian Universalist Church.
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Tuesday, May 22nd

New Oklahoma: Inside Out Episode
- Published: Thursday, August 11th
- Description:
  Oklahoma: Inside Out is a weekly internet broadcast that focuses on the issues, culture, and people important to Oklahoma's LGBT community and our supporters. There is a new edition each Tuesday. Make Oklahoma: Inside Out a part of your online experience every week!
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.
Expressions Grease Sing A Long - Family Drive-Inn Movie Night
- Start time: 08:30pm
- End date: Tuesday, May 22nd
- End time: 10:30pm
- Published: Friday, April 20th
- Description:
  Come sing along to GREASE with Expressions Church and Pastor Neil and be a part of Pride week! This outdoor movie will start at 8:30 and is between Expressions Church the 1-800-2-SELL-HOMES property.
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/390288964326462/
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Wednesday, May 23rd

Cimarron Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, May 23rd
- End time: 07:30pm
- Published: Thursday, September 8th
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.
Movie Night: FISH CAN'T FLY
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, May 23rd
- End time: 10:00pm
- Published: Thursday, May 10th
- Description:
  Join PFLAG of Norman, Church of the Open Arms, and Cimarron Alliance for a showing and discussion of the important documentary, FISH CAN'T FLY.
  
  We'll have light snacks and talk about this film's examination of reparative therapy and the role of faith communities in making people whole and accepting them for who they are.
  
  More on the film here: fishcantfly.com
  
  We hope you will join us for this viewing during Pride Week!
  
  For more info, call:
  PFLAG of Norman ~ 360-4497
  Church of the Open Arms ~ 525-9555
  Cimarron Alliance ~ 495-9300
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/288973894527728/
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Thursday, May 24th

OKCYU Youth Group
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End date: Friday, May 25th
- End time: 07:30am
- Published: Tuesday, September 20th
- Description:
  OKCYU's weekly group for GLBTQ youth meets:
  
  Thursdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  
  First Unitarian Church - Youth Room (entrance down short staircase behind small playground in front of the church)
  
  Childcare is available with advance notice. Email the group if you would like to make a request.
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.
Turning Drag on its Wig (21+)
- Start time: 08:00pm
- End date: Thursday, May 24th
- End time: 10:00pm
- Published: Friday, May 11th
- Description:
  Join us during pride week, Thursday, May 24th, at 8 p.m., for a night of the most unlikely drag queens you never thought you’d see. This is a fundraiser for Cimarron Alliance, and will be held at Angles, located at 2117 NW 39th Street in Oklahoma City.
  
  There will be a $5 cover charge, and all proceeds will benefit "Stop Hate in the Hallways," Cimarron's anti-bullying program.
  
  Our host and M.C. for the evening will be Mr. Gay Oklahoma U.S.of.A., Kelly "Keliente" Forbes. DJ Chris Glitter will be playing some great dance music before and after the event.
  
  Our star-studded cast includes:
  
  Scott "Cimma Ronette" Hamilton
  (Cimarron Alliance Executive Director)
  
  Floyd "Wanda Wheeler" Martin
  (OKC "Gay Mayor")
  
  Josh "Hazel Lies" Sauer
  (OKC Pride V.P.)
  
  Dr. David Macey
  (UCO Professor / SAFE Advisor)
  
  Wayne "Miss Thang" Johnson
  
  Jon Trushenski
  (Member, Mayflower Congregational Church)
  
  Ben Corbett
  (OCU Professor / SPECTRUM Advisor)
  
  Calvin "Cali Forña" Rowe
  
  Additional cast members and further event details T.B.A.
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/360462647344937/
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Friday, May 25th

OKC Pride Week 2012 - Wear Pink Day
- Start time: 12:00am
- End date: Friday, May 25th
- End time: 11:30pm
- Published: Friday, April 20th
- Description:
  "Wear Pink Day" – From the original rainbow flag; “Remembering where it all began; a symbol of gay pride” Wear Pink and show your Pride.
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/364286300281702/
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Saturday, May 26th

Great Plains Rodeo - Presented by O.G.R.A
- Start time: 08:00am
- End date: Sunday, May 27th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Friday, April 20th
- Description:
  More Info @ OGRA.NET
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/352166611488274/
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.
36th Annual Paseo Arts Festival
- Start time: 09:00am
- End date: Monday, May 28th
- End time: 09:00pm
- Published: Wednesday, March 7th
- Description:
  Paseo Arts Festival is a showcase for the original works of visual artists selected by jury, along with performance art and live music. The festival is held in the historic Paseo Arts District and is a family friendly event offering a unique opportunity to see a diverse selection of art from across the country. This little Spanish village has been associated with the arts in Oklahoma since it was built in 1929. Today, 60,000+ people enjoy the annual Memorial Day weekend festival. This is the only annual fundraiser for the Paseo Arts Association. Invite your friends, this is a free event and fun for all.
  
  36th Annual Paseo Arts Festival
  
  Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, 27, 28, 2012
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/284576901612902/
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Monday, May 28th

LGBT & Friends Support Group for Adults
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Monday, May 28th
- End time: 07:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, September 20th
- Description:
  The LGBT and friends support group for adults is held every Monday night at 6:30 at 1309 W. Boyd in Norman. This is at Westwind Unitarian Universalist Church.
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Tuesday, May 29th

New Oklahoma: Inside Out Episode
- Published: Thursday, August 11th
- Description:
  Oklahoma: Inside Out is a weekly internet broadcast that focuses on the issues, culture, and people important to Oklahoma's LGBT community and our supporters. There is a new edition each Tuesday. Make Oklahoma: Inside Out a part of your online experience every week!
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Thursday, May 31st

OKCYU Youth Group
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End date: Friday, June 1st
- End time: 07:30am
- Published: Tuesday, September 20th
- Description:
  OKCYU's weekly group for GLBTQ youth meets:
  
  Thursdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  
  First Unitarian Church - Youth Room (entrance down short staircase behind small playground in front of the church)
  
  Childcare is available with advance notice. Email the group if you would like to make a request.
- Link: View this event in Google Calendar.

Friday, June 1st

The Ultimate Shakespearience
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Friday, June 1st
- End time: 10:00pm
- Published: Friday, May 11th
- Description:
  Help Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park kick off its 2012 Summer Season with THE ULTIMATE SHAKESPEARIENCE, a modern Renaissance celebration and fundraiser on Friday, June 1, 2012. The event, to be held at the new Myriad Botanical Gardens restaurant in downtown Oklahoma City, includes libations, hearty hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Proceeds from “The Ultimate Shakespearience” benefit Oklahoma Shakespeare’s artistic and educational programming.
  
  Doors to “The Ultimate Shakespearience” open at 6:30 PM with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and the silent auction featuring fine dining experiences, original works of art, getaway packages, private performances and more. Entertainment throughout the evening includes live music, teasers from upcoming summer shows, and scenes from an abridged version of "Othello" presented by Santa Fe South High School that was performed at OSP’s Secondary School Shakespeare Festival.
  
  Tickets to “The Ultimate Shakespearience” are $35 in advance ($40 at the door).
  
  To reserve tickets to “The Ultimate Shakespearience” or for further information call Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park at 405-235-3700 or visit OSP online at www.oklahomashakespeare.com
  
  Buy tickets: https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=d898940015cdb107a6524de0d7605266&rid=7eea866c2b96d5966acc9957eed66647&pid=7eea866c2b96d5966acc9957eed66647&key=7c1f078f74076be599d09d6443c77b68&rtype=facebook-member
  
  http://www.facebook.com/events/399085400130293/
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