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April 27 •Chapel Hill
'Adam's Gift*
Internationalist Books hosts the Rev. Jimmy Creech discussing his new book "Adam's Gift: A Memoir of a Pastor's
Calling to Defy the Church's Persecution of lesbians and Gays," a moving story and an important chapter in the
unfinished struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil and human rights. 405 W. Franklin St Free. 919-
942-1740.internationalistbooks.org,
April 16-17 • Charlotte
Queen City Stomp
Hundreds of participants from across the
country and southeast flock to Charlotte for
Southern Country Charlotte's annual Queen
City Stomp, an LGBT Country-Western danc
ing festival including evening parties and
dances and daytime dancing lessons and
more. For more information, including regis
tration, event details and lodging options, visit
queencitystomp.com.
April 16-17 • Charlotte
Kings Drive Art Walk
Charlotte's Festival in the Park presents its
first annual Kings Drive Art Walk, a fine arts
and emerging artists festival. Sugar Creek
Greenway, Kings Dr. & Morehead St. April
16,11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17,11 a.m.-5 p.m.
festivalinthepark.org.
April 16 • Charlotte
Petra's Got Talent
Petra's continues their search for huge talent
with eight new contestants. Calling all per
formers: vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers,
comedians, drag performers, stupid dog tricks
and more! Cash prizes for the top three and
bookings for first place. Visit petraspianobar.
com for official contestant rules. Audience
will decide the winner. Petra's Piano Bar,
1919 Commonwealth Ave. 10 p.m.
petraspianobar.com.
April 17 • Durham
'Sing for the Cure' Kick-Off Social
Common Woman Chorus and Triangle Gay
Men's Chorus co-host a casual event to pro-
eiote the upcoming Triangle premiere perfor
mance of "Sing for the Cure" on June 12 at the
Meymandi Concert Hall. Proceeds benefit the
choruses and Susan G. Komen for the Cure-NC
Triangle. Cash bar, free appetizers. Suggested
donation of $20. Revolution Restaurant, 107 W.
Main St. 3-6 p.m. tgmchorus.org/events.
April 20 •Rock Hill
Wednesday Night Out
Amici's Italian Restaurant in Rock Hill hosts
a weekly night out for the surrounding LGBT
community. WNO is a gay professionals hap
py hour for the Rock Hill/South Charlotte area
— a perfect opportunity to meet make new
friends and get connected. 2732 Celanese Rd.
For more information, call 803-328-6836.
April 23 • Charlotte
Plaza Midwood Spring Party
Music from more than half a dozen bands and
musicians. Artwork from community artists.
Food from the Diamond. This and more at
the Plaza Midwood Spring Party, hosted by
Petra's. 1919 Commonwealth Ave.
petraspianobar.com.
April 28 • Charlotte
Pecha Kucha
Local artists and creative souls gather for a
unique show-and-tell presenting 20 slides for 20
seconds each in what organizers call an "ex
hilarating kaleidoscope of inspirations, ideas
and work." Amos' Southend. 1423 S. Tryon St
7:30 p.m. pecha-kucha.org/night/charlotte/.
May 3 • Charlotte
Walk against domestic violence
The Avon Foundation presents Walk the
Course Against Domestic Violence. Walk up
to 18 holes (five miles) alongside tournament
players' wives and families at Quail Hollow
Club, a PGA TOUR course, to raise funds and
awareness for the domestic violence cause.
All proceeds benefit local domestic violence
organizations. $35 per person ($25 before
4/22), under 12 free. Quail Hollow Club, 3700
Gleneagles Rd. 6-9 p.m. 866-646-2866.
walkthecourseagainstdv.org.
May 5 • Charlotte
Antiques show
From apartments to million dollar homes, you'll
find unique items to fit any style and budget^
at the International Collectibles and Antiques
Show! Including: home decor, antiques, furni
ture, collectibles, art, jewelry, crafts and more.
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville''
Rd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. icashows.com/ICAShows.
May 6 • Charlotte
Empower(mint)
The Mint Museum in Charlotte is hosting three
"First Friday" Mint events this summer, the
second of which is Empower(mint). The Mint
Museum Uptown will be organizing live enter
tainment, gallery tours, hands-on art activities
and a cash bar. The event is free for members
or $10 for non-members. The Levine Center for
the Arts, 500 S. Tryon St. 6-11 p.m. For more in
formation contact April Young at april.young®
mintmuseum.org or call 704-337-2()34.
May 6 • Charlotte
HIV, AIDS, and You Art Show
Local artists present their "Positively Art"
show, remaining on display until June 17.
The Lesbian and Gay Community Center, 820
Hamilton St, Suite B11. Show opens at 5:30
p.m. Free. 704-333-0144. gaycharlotte.com.
May 7 • Charlotte
AIDS Walk Charlotte
One of the largest AIDS fundraisers across
the Carolines, AIDS Walk Charlotte raises
funds for the Regional AIDS Interfaith
Network. To register walk teams or learn
more, visit aidswalkcharlotte.org.
May 14 • Charlotte
Queen City Drag Race
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The second annual Queen City Drag Race
heats up! Competitions, music, drink and
food! Proceeds benefit Human Rights
Campaign and Pride Charlotte.
Hartigan's Irish Pub, 601 S. Cedar St. 1-6 p.m.
queencitydragrace.com.
May 14 •Raleigh
OutRaleigh
The LGBT Center of Raleigh presents its
downtown festival celebrating diversity — an
historic first for the capital city. Festival will
include vendors, children's area, entertain
ment and more. City Plaza, Martin St. For more
information, including festival schedule and a
location map, visit outraleigh.com.
May 21 •Raleigh
AIDSWalk+Ride
Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina hosts their
annual walk and bicycle ride in downtown
Raleigh. Register walkers, learn more about
the ride and more at aidswalkandride.org.
May 25 •Charlotte
Fourth Annual Happening
The Charlotte Lesbian & Gay Fund presents
their annual luncheon event, presented by
Wells Fargo. Proceeds benefit the Fund.
2011 grant recipients will be highlighted.
Omni Hotel, 132 E. Trade St. fftc.org/Page.
aspx?pid=953.
May 27-30 • Charlotte
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