May Events

Send JUNE Calendar items by MAY 15 to AGENDA, 220 5. Main St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public.

1 Sunday    Ongoing Exhibits: U-M Museum of Art "Paintings by Mark Rothko: 1945-1969," thru 8 Sun; "Driven to Abstraction: Art of the Twentieth Century," thru 15 Sun; "WhistIer: Prosaic Views, Poetic Vision," thru 22 Sun; "Cubism and its Legacy," thru 29 Sun; "Photographs by Howard Bond,"thru 12 June; "Cézanne's Gardanne," thru 31 Dec. 747-2063. Washtenaw County Youth Art All-Media Exhibit: A2 Art Assoc. Works by high school students from around the county, thru 14 Sat. 994-8004. Watercolor Illustrations Exhibit: A2 Art Assoc. Espresso Royale Caffé, 324 S. State. By Susan Hamady & Debra Smith Golden, thru 10 Tue. 994-8004. Collages Exhibit: A2 Art Assoc. Espresso Royale Caffé, 640 Packard. By Constance Powell, thru 10 Tue. 994-8004. Art Exhibit: Ann Arbor Art Association Espresso Royale Caffé, 214 S. Main. By Rachel Gokten, thru 10 Tue. 994-8004. BFA Exhibition: N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Atrium. Photography & mixed media works, thru 3 Tue. 764-7544. Faculty Women's Club Exhibition: N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Gallery Wall. Paintings, thru 5 Thu. 764-7544. Faculty Exhibition: U-M School of Art Rackham Bldg. and three-dimensional works. Runs thru Oct. 763-4417. Francoise Gilot Exhibition: U-M School of Art Rackham Bldg. Paintings, thru 18 June. 763-4417. Burns Park Run 8:30 am, Burns Park School. 5K & 10K races, fun run at 10 am. Late regis, begins at 7 am, $9. 5K & 10K/$3, fun run. 996-4086. Last Family Skate of the Season: A2 Parks & Rec. 1 pm, Veterans Ice Arena, $3.75/$3 youths & srs. 761-7240. May Day Sunday Funday: Generations 1 pm, 337 S. Main. Maypole dance. 662-6615. Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians: Huron Valley Community Church 2 pm services, 3 pm social, Glacier Way United Methodist Church, 1001 Green Rd. 741-1174. Book Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 2 pm. With Maris Soule, author of "No Promises Made." 662-4110. "Kerry Talas: MAYDAY": Story Time at Kerrytown 2 pm, Workbench. 2nd fl. Stories for all ages. 769-3115. Independent Living Support Group for Teens: Ozone House 3 pm, 608 N. Main. 662-2222 .The "Living Poets" Show: WCBN 88.3 FM 4 pm. Todd, 484-1405. Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team (A2QUA) 4 pm, location TBA. Kelly, 663-0036. Meeting: Lesbian & Bisexual Women of Color Collective 5 pm, Common Language Bookstore. 663-0036. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg Church, 218 N. Adams, Yps. 485-3922. Sunday Jazz: Dal Rio 6:30-9 pm, 122 W. Washington. 761-2530. Meeting: 22+ Women's Bi-Friendly Group 7 pm, location TBA. Group for bisexual and bi-friendly women 22 years and older. 763-4186. Cabaret Show: HIV/AIDS Advocacy Program 7 pm, The Body Shop, Ferndale. Benefit show, silent auction & buffet, $20. Jay, 473-2990. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Yps. 484-0456. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm. 662-8310. A2 "Bluestage": Blind Pig 10 pm. The Terraplanes and open stage. 971-2469.

2 Monday    Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm, WCLN 88.3FM: 936-30763. Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7 pm, 608 N. Main. 662-2222. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 7 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD). Shamanic Journeys: Creation Spirituality 7:30 pm, 1522 Hill (behind co-op bldgs). Trance-like meditations to a shaman's drumbeat. 665-3522. Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm, 518 E. Washington. 763-4186. Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm. Big band jazz, $3. 662-8310.

3 Tuesday   "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm. News and more for the Lesbian, Gay & Bi communities. 763-3500. Frontrunners: Gay/Lesbian Running Club 7 pm. Call for location, 434-4494. "The Current Situation in Chiapas": Latin American Solidarity Committee 7 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. Talk by Roger Maldonado, founder of CONPAZ, a coalition of nongovernmental organizations in Chiapas, Mexico. Debbie, 769-0893. "The Challenge of Democracy in El Salvador": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Talk by election observer Mary Anne Perrone. 769-7422. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 7:30 pm, Washtenaw Alano Club, 995 N. Maple. 12-step group supporting creativity . 668-8138. Reading & Book Signing: Borders Book Shop 7:30 pm. With Susanna Kaysen, author of "Girl, Interrupted ." 668-7652. Gay Men's Therapy Group: A2 Counseling Associates 8-9:30 pm, 3055 Plymouth Rd., Suite 201, $30-$45. 996-0918. Jeff Wilkinson: The Ark 8 pm. Writer & musician, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Paul Keller/Cary Kocher Quartet. Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $3. 662-8310.

4 Wednesday   Teen Support Group: Ozone House 5:30 pm, 608 N. Main. For teens facing the challenges of adolescence. 662-2222. "Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm. 763-3501. "Meet the Midwives": Beyer Hospital 6:30 pm, 135 Prospect, 4th Fl. 484-2248. Meeting: Deep Ecology/Earth Spirituality Group 7 pm, 1522 Hill (behind coop bldgs). Videos and discussion. 971-6133. Gay & Lesbian Bowling 7:30 pm, Ypsi-Arbor Lanes. Gerald, 434-6176. Meeting: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Mens Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm., St. Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 663-693. Video Planning Meeting: Peace InSight 8 pm, The Anecdote Cafe, 4th Ave. & Washington (above Metzgers). Create, videotape and edit TV shows on peace and social justice issues. Beginners welcome. 761-774. Ramblin' Jack Elliott & Bruce Pratt: The Ark & Schoolkids' Free Concert Series 8 pm, 637 S. Main. 761-1451. Bisexual Womyn's Group: LesbiGay Programs Office 8 pm, location TBA. 763-4186 Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $3. 662-8310.

5 Thursday    "Frog & Toad": A2 Parks & Rec. Leslie Science Center. Stories & hikes for ages 4 & 5, $20/4 sessions (weekly thru 26 Thu). Call tor times & regis., 662-7802. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, 802 Monroe. 930-0601. Meeting: Lesbian and Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm, Zingerman's Next Door. 995-4483. Meeting: Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 7 pm, location TBA. Vince, 741-9245. Meeting: Lambda Graduate Association 7 pm, call tor location. 763-4186. Les/Bi/Gay Graduate Student Group  763-4186. Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). Reading & Book Signing: Borders Book Shop 7:30 pm. With Mark Danner, author of "Massacre at El Mozote." 668-7652. Scio Township Natural Features Inventory Meeting: Potawatomi Land Trust 7:30 pm, Township Hall, 827 N. Zeeb Rd. Barry, 810-231-4375. A2 Bosnia Committee Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 8 pm, 730 Tappan. Planning for benefit for refugees. 663-1870. Ellis Paul: The Ark 8 pm. New England folk muslc, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. "Seascape": A2 Clvic Theatre 8 pm, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Edward Albee play about the basic assumptions of life, $8. 971-AACT. Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm, 4120 Mich . Union. 662-5552. "The Land of the Lost Skies": Performance Network 8pm. A morning's conversation about love, suicide, & more, $10/$7 studs & srs pay-what-you-can Thu. 663-0681. Live Call-ln: Peace InSight 9:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. 769-7422. George Bedard: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Blues & rockabilly, $3. 741-JAVA. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed).

6 Friday   Greektown Art Fair: Greektown Merchants Assoc. Greektown, Detroit. Artwork exhibited thru 8 Sun. 662-3382. "Rural Arts from Mainland China": N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Atrium. Thru 27 Fri. 764-7544. Summer Clothing Give Away: A2 Dept. of Parks & Rec. 9 am-11:30 am, Bryant Community Center. Donations welcome. 994-2722. Disarmament Working Group Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon, 730 Tappan. 663-1870. Booksigning: Shaman Drum 4 pm. With Deborah Keller-Cohen, author of "Literacy: Interdisciplinary Conversations." 662-7407. "The Challenge of Democracy in El Salvador": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 3 Tue). "The Future of Bosnia": A2 Committee for Bosnia 7 pm, 100 Hutchins Hall, U-M Law School. Panel presentation featuring Steven Walker, director of American Committee to Save Bosnia. 663-1870. "Break the Silence": ArtNet 7 pm, 122 E. Mosley. Exhibit of works on rape, incest, child abuse & more. Performances tonight & beginning at 1 pm Sat. Display runs thru 3 June. 769-1212. Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & . Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm (AA); Upstairs Lounge (Alanon), St. Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 665-6939. Ray Kamalay: Sweetwaters Cafe 8 pm. 769-2331. Special Concensus: The Ark 8 pm. Bluegrass, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. "The Land of the Lost Skies": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu). "Seascape": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Matthew Sweet: Prism Productions 9:30 pm, Blind Pig, $12.50. 645-6666. The Ukelele Club w/ The Il-V-I Orchestra: Cava Java 9:30pm, $3. 741-JAVA. Birthday Weekend with Cathy Segal-Garcia: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm. Contemporary jazz vocalist from LA, $5. 662-8310. Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. Eclectic, recorded dance music (bring your own tapes). Smoke and alcohol-free, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, $2. 663-6845 (10am-8pm).

7 Saturday    Home Buyers Fair: Community Credit Initiative 8:45 am.Washtenaw Comm. College Job Skills Bldg. Potential home buyers can learn about home ownership & bank mortgage services. Jen, 677-1400. "Fight the Right" Training Workshop: Michigan Campaign for Human Dignity 9 am-5 pm, location TBA . Topics: media, history of radical right, opposition research & more, $25/$10 studs & low-inc. 763-4186. 15th Annual Dog Walkathon: Humane Society of Huron Valley 9 am - 4 pm, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. Fundraising walk along six scenic miles. Call for pledge forms. 662-5585 ext. 112. Fly Fishing Celebration: Little Professor Book Co. 9 am-5 pm. 662-4110. Storytime with Bart & Friends: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am.With guest Peter Rabbit, for ages 4-10. 662-4110. Children's Hour: Borders Book Shop 11 am. Stories about a French girl. 668-7652. Meeting: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser 11 am.Turner Clinic, 1010 Wall. Potluck. 936-5962. Canoe Auction: A2 Parks & Rec. noon, Gallup Park Canoe Livery. Used canoes & equipment. 662-9319. Rollerblade Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. noon, Gallup Park Canoe Livery. Running Fit demonstrates equipment & techniques. 662-9319. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 12:15 pm (see 3 Tue). Frontrunners: The Gay/Lesbian Running Club 4:30 pm, NCRB ent. 763-4186. "A Taste of New Orleans" Fundraiser: Episcopal Church of the Incarnation 6:30 pm, St. Andrew's Church, 305 N. Division. Food, music & dancing. Proceeds benefit Church of the Incarnation's Criminal Justice Advocacy program, $15 ($5 dance only). 665-4734. Poi Dog Pondering: Prism Productions 8 pm, The Majestic, Detroit. Tender melodies & slinky rhythms, $12.50. 645-6666. Garnet Rogers: The Ark 8 pm. Resonant, mighty baritone, $11.75/$10.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Susan Chastain & Jake Reichbart: Sweetwaters Cafe 8 pm. 769-2331. Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm, call for location (fee). 662-6282. "The Land of the Lost Skies": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu). "Seascape": A2 Civic Theatre 8 pm (see 5 Thu). The Lollipop Guild: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Psychedelic pop, $3. 741-JAVA. Birthday Weekend with Cathy Segal-Garcia: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 6 Fri).

8 Sunday    Bike-A-Thon: Ecology Center 9 am, Gallup Park. Bike a 14, 15, or 50-mile route to benefit environmental education. Prizes and refreshments. Call for pledge sheet, 761-3186. Second Sunday Stroll - Nature's Moms: A2 Parks & Rec. 1 pm, Leslie Science Center. Learn how moms in the wild care for their young & make a special animal art gift for mom, $3 child/$10 family. 662-7802. Mother 's Day Sunday Funday: Generations 1 pm, 337 S. Main. Mother's Day party with Gari Steln of Music for Little Folks. 662-6615. Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 1 Sun). "The Challenge of Democracy in El Salvador": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 3 Tue). Independent Living Support Group for Teens : Ozone House 3 pm (see 1 Sun). The "Living Poets" Show: WCBN 88.3 FM 4 pm. Todd, 484-1405. Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 4 pm (see 1 Sun). "The Importance of Friendship": Feminist Salon 6 pm, Common Language Bookstore. Discussion for women. 663-0036. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30 pm (see 1 Sun). Tab Benoit: Prism Productions 7 pm, The Majestic, Detroit. Fiery blues, $5.50. 645-6666. "An Evening with the 'Real' Sherlock Holmes": Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm. Mark McPherson plays Holmes. 662-4110. "The Land of the Lost Skies ": Performance Network 7 pm (see 5 Thu). Bruce Cockburn: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, Mich. Theater. With AIM activist/musician John Trudell, $17.50 & $20. 645-6666. Nine Inch Nails: Prism Productions 7:30 pm, State Theater, Detroit, $20. 645-6666. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun). Dixie Chicks: The Ark 8 pm. Texas swing and campfire tunes, $11.25. 761-1451. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Sun). Ann Arbor "Bluestage": Blind Pig 10 pm (see 1 Sun).

9 Monday    Permaculture & Bioregional Design: Neahtawanta Center 1308 Neahtawanta Rd., Traverse City. Five-day workshop on the dynamics of natural systems with a focus on homestead design, $500 lodging/$350 non-lodging. Register, 616-223-7315. Kites Display: N. Campus Commons Arts & Programs NCC Gallery. Thru 3 June. 764-7544. Live Call-ln: Peace InSight 5:05 pm (see 5 Thu). Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon). Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7 pm (see 2 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 2 Mon). Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Mon).

10 Tuesday   Support Group for Blind/Visually Impaired: A2 Center for Independent Living 5:30 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD). "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 3 Tue). Bike Maintenance Clinic : A2 Cyclery 6:30 pm, 1224 Packard. Pre-register, 761-2749. Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). "Rebellion in Chiapas: A Political Analysis": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Talk by Mexican labor expert Dan Labotz. 769-7422. Religious Coalition on Latin America: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Help plan send-off for Pastors for Peace caravan to Central America in June. 663-1870. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue). Vanee Gilbert: The Ark 8 pm. Contemporary acoustic music, $9.75/$8.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Gay Men 's Therapy Group: A2 Counseling Associates 8 pm (see 3 Tue). Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Tue).

11 Wednesday    Teen Support Group: Ozone House 5:30 pm (see 4 Wed). "Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Meeting: Deep Ecology/Earth Spirituality Group 7 pm (see 4 Wed). Gay and Lesbian Bowling 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Duo Guardabarranco: The Ark 8 pm. Nueva canción , $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. "Earwhacks Festival Part 1": Performance Network 8 pm. Contemporary music & readings with David Greenberger, Only a Mother, guitarist Davey Williams & one-man band Winston Damon, $10. 663-0681. Bisexual Womyn's Group: LesbiGay Programs Office 8 pm (see 4 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed) .

12 Thursday    Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 5 Thu). "Mastering Meditation": Ann Arbor YMCA 7 pm. Four-week program covering basic techniques, thru 2 June. Register, 994-7114. Meeting: ACTUP/A2 7 pm, Common Language Bookstore. 663-0036. Meeting: Lesbian and Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 5 Thu). Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 7 pm (see 5 Thu). Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). A2-Juigalpa Sister City Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church. Planning for delegation to Nicaragua. 663-1870. Reading & Book Signing: Borders Book Shop 7:30 pm . With Gene Logsdon, author of "The Contrary Farmer". 668-7652. The Orchestra of St. Luke's: Univ. Musical Society May Festival 8 pm, Hill Aud. With cellist Yo-Yo Ma, $15/$45. 764-2538. Catie Curtis: The Ark & Schoolkids' Free Concert Series 8 pm. 637 S. Main. 761-1451. "The Land of the Lost Skies": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Frank Allison: Cava Java 9:30 pm, $3. 741-JAVA . Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed).

13 Friday    Riverfest '94: A2 Dept. of Parks & Rec. Celebrations, demonstrations, & clean-up along the Huron River. Thru 15 Sun & 20 Fri - 22 Sun. 428-7193. Summer Clothing Give Away 9 am (see 6 Frl). Reading & Book Signing: Borders Book Shop noon. With Sue Grafton, author of "'K' is for Killer" 668-7652. Booksigning: Shaman Drum 4 pm. With Laurence Goldstein, author of "The American Poet at the Movies: A Critical History." 662-7407. "Rebellion in Chiapas: A Political Analysis": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 10 Tue). Two Iguanas from Earth: PJ's Used Records 7 pm. Acoustic blend of Janis Joplin, Indigo Girls & Motor City grit. 663-3441. AdultNight: ArtVentures 7 pm, 117 W. Liberty. Crafts for adults, $3. 994-8004. Jerry Jeff Walker: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Fun and country music, Texas-style, $20. 761-1451. Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing 7:30 pm, Common Language Bookstore. Topic: The clergy & the gay community. 677-8696. Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 6 Fri). "Big Girls" 8 pm, U-M Dance Bldg. Dance and performance art, $10/$8 studs & srs. 663-6474. The Orchestra of St. Luke's w/ Univ. Choral Union: Univ. Musical Society May Festival 8 pm, Hill Aud. All Mozart program, $15-$45. 764-2538. Mark Powers: Sweetwaters Cafe 8 pm. 769-2331. "The Land of the Lost Skies": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Kiss Ma Screaming: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Semi-unplugged rock, $3. 741-JAVA. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310. Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 4 - 10 pm (see 6 Fri).

14 Saturday    Bike to Work Week: A2 Parks & Rec. Workshops all week long, thru 22 Sun. 971-5471. Keep Ann Arbor Beautiful - Downtown Spring Cleanup: A2 Parks & Rec. 7:45 am, City Hall. Bring gloves, brooms & planting trowels. 994-2780. Canoe Symposium Display: Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. 10 am-4 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery. 662-9319. Effective Cycling Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, $5. Pre-register, 994-2780. Storytime with Clifford: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am. Shake paws with the Big Red Dog himself, for ages 4-10. 662-4110. Children's Hour: Borders Book Shop 11 am. With birthday girl Liza Wirtz. 668-7652. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 12:15 pm (see 3 Tue). Book Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 1 pm. With Martha Schaefer & Linda Hazell, authors of "Sweet Nothings: Ultra Lo-Fat Desserts.' 662-4110. PINES & SEEDS Nature Workshop for Children: A2 Parks & Rec. 1:30 pm, Leslie Science Center. Learn about animal habitats, for grades 1-6, $6. 662-7802. Frontrunners 4:30 pm (see 7 Sat). Spring Banquet: A2-Ypsi Women's Int'l League for Peace & Freedom 6 pm.Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Benefit dinner and talks by representatives of Puerto Rican Solidarity Org. & Haiti Solidarity Comm., $10. Reservations, 761-7967. RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm. Bluegrass, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Gay-Lesbian Spring Pride Dance: Huron Valley Comm. Church 8 pm, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi, $3 adv/$5 door. 741-1174. Spring Symphony at Dark: A2 Parks & Rec. 8 pm, Leslie Science Center. Evening walk in the forest, $3/$10 family. 662-7802. "Big Girls" 8 pm (see 13 Fri). The Land of the Lost Skies": Performance Network 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 7 Sat). Second Annual Cabaret BalI: Univ. Musical Society May Festival 8:30 pm, Mich. League. With The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, $50. 764-2538. Midwest AIDS Prevention Project Benefit: Cava Java 9:30 pm. With Randy Tessier's Dithyramblers, $3. 741-JAVA.  Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 15 Fri).

15 Sunday    Wetlands by Canoe: A2 Parks & Rec. 10 am, Gallup Park Canoe Livery, $7.50 $12 per 2-person canoe. 662-9319.150th Anniversary Celebration of Cobblestone Farm: A2 Parks & Rec. 11 am. Tours of the farmhouse, music, crafts & more, $2/$1.50 youths & srs. 994-2928. Earthy Worms: A2 Parks & Rec. 1 pm, Leslie Science Center. Learn about composting, for ages 4-6, $6. 662-7802. Sidewalk Chalkin' Sunday Funday: Generations 1 pm, 337 S. Main. 662-6615. Meeting: Parents-FLAG/A2 2 pm, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard. 741-0659. Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 1 Sun). "Rebellion in Chiapas: A Political Analysis" : Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 10 Tue). "Singout! For Civil Rights": Mich. Campaign for Human Dignity 3 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 2145 Independence. Choirs of several area congregations sing out against the proposed anti-gay ballot initiative. 662-5189. Independent Living Support Group for Teens: Ozone House 3 pm (see 1 Sun). The "Living Poets" Show: WCBN 88.3 FM 4 pm. Todd, 484-1405. Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 4 pm (see 1 Sun). Meeting: Lesbian & Bisexual Women of Color Collective 5 pm (see 1 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun). Mystery Book Reading Group: Little Professor Book Co. 6:30 pm. 662-4110. Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30 pm (see 1 Sun). "The Land of the Lost Skies": Performance Network 7 pm (see 5 Thu). "Women and Revolution in Peru": Maoist Internationalist Movement 7:30 pm, Rm.100 Hutchins Hall. Talk by Dr. Carol Andreas, Prof. of Sociology. 769-5863. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun). Megon McDonough: The Ark 8 pm. Twenty-year veteran of Broadway shows & folk clubs, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1800. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Sun). A2 "Bluestage": Blind Pig 10 pm (see 1 Sun).

16 Monday   "Speaking from the Heart: Women of Nicaragua": Mich. Guild Gallery 118 N. Fourth Ave. Portraits & life stories collected by Phyllis Ponvert, thru 24 June. 662-3382. Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon). "People of the Shining Path": Maoist Internationalist Movement 7 pm, East Quad. BBC video. 769-5863. Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7pm (see 2 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 2 Mon). Book Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 7:30 pm. With Hope Edelman, author of "Motherless Daughters." 662-4110. Shamanic Journeys" 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon). Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Mon).

17 Tuesday   "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 3 Tue). Bike Maintenance Clinic: A2 Cyclery 6:30 pm (see 10 Tue). Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). "The Plight of Haiti's Refugees": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Talk by U-M law students, recently returned from Haiti & Florida. 769-7422. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue). Cliff Eberhardt: The Ark 8 pm. New York singer/songwriter, $10/$9 mems, studs&srs. 761-1451. Gay Men's Therapy Group: A2 Counseling Associates 8 pm (see 3 Tue). Gay Prom Night: The Nectarine 9 pm, 516 E. Liberty. This time you won't have to miss out. Free cover with formal attire. 994-5436. Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Tue).

18 Wednesday    Teen Support Group: Ozone House 5:30 pm (see 4 Wed). "Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm (see 4 Wed). African-American Book Club: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm. 662-4110. Meeting: Deep Ecology/Earth Spirituality Group 7 pm (see 4 Wed). Gay and Lesbian Bowling 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Open Stage: The Ark 8 pm. Sign up at 7:30 pm for a short set, $3/$2 mems, studs&srs. 761-1451. Bisexual Womyn's Group: LesbiGay Programs Office 8 pm (see 4 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed).

19 Thursday    Yoga Retreat: Neahtawanta Center 1308 Neahtawanta Rd., Traverse City. lyengar yoga, led by Roger Eischens, $680 couple w/ lodging, $360-$450 single w/ lodging, $190/non-lodging. Register, 616-223-7315. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 5 Thu). Effective Cycling Class: A2 Parks & Rec. 6-9:30 pm, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Six-week class includes fitness, bike maintenance, & traffic skills. Helmets required. For ages 16 & over, $50. Pre-register, 971-5471. Meeting: Lesbian and Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 5 Thu). Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). Gay & Bisexual Men of Color Group 7 pm (see 5 Thu). Meeting: Lambda Graduate Assoc. 7 pm (see 5 Thu). Lucie Blue Tremblay: The Ark 8 pm. Alto voice of unsurpassed clarity , $10.75/$9.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. A2 Bosnia Committee Meeting: ICPJ 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Bill Boley: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Originals & covers, $3. 741-JAVA. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed).

20 Friday   Summer Clothing Give Away 9 am (see 6 Fri). "The Plight of Haiti's Refugees": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 17 Tue). Crossed Wire; PJ's Used Records 7 pm. Acoustic rock. 663-3441. Bike Swap: A2 Parks & Rec. 7 pm, Veterans Ice Arena. 971-5471. Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 6 Fri). Johnny Copeland: Prism Productions 8 pm, The Majestic, Detroit. Blues singer guitarist, $7.50. 645-6666. Bryan Bowers: The Ark 8pm. Autoharp virtuoso, $10/$9 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Jake Reichbart: Sweetwaters Cafe 8 pm. 769-2331. Deadbeat Society: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Bluegrass, $3.741-JAVA. The David Janeway Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310. Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 6 Fri).

21 Saturday    Buddha's Birthday Celebration: Zen Buddhist Temple 1214 Packard. Talk by Prof. of Oriental Studies Kalyan Kuman Sarkar, vegetarian feast, songs, Zen meditation. Thru 22 Sun. 761-6520. Free Tree Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 9 am, Burns Park. Learn what ails your tree. 994-2769. Storytime with Bart & Friends: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am. Stories of the wild west, for ages 4-10. 662-4110. Children's Hour: Borders Book Shop 11 am. Bunny books. 668-7652. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 12:15 pm (see 3 Tue). A Celebration of Inclusion with the Rev. Jane Spahr: Northside Presbyterian Church 2 pm, 1679 Broadway. Talk about church policy regarding lesbian, gay & bisexual people. 663-5503. Suzanne Willets Brooks: Performance Network 2 pm, 408 W. Washington. Dance & storytelling, $6/$4 children under 12. 663-0696. Huron Valley Freenet Demonstration: Little Professor Book Co. 2 pm. This network of computers is free & accessible to the community. 662-4110. Rollerblade Street Hockey Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 2 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery. 662-9319. Book Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 3 pm. With Kathe Koja, author of "Strange Angels." 662-4110. Frontrunners 4:30 pm (see 7 Sat). Cheryl Wheeler: The Ark 7:30 & 9:30 pm, $11.761-1451. Susan Chastain & Gene Jones: Sweetwaters Cafe 8 pm. 769-2331. Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 7 Sat) The Volebeats: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Eddie Cochran meets the Beach Boys, $3. 741 -JAVA. The David Janaway Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 22 Fri).

22 Sunday   Parents Golf/Kids Nature: A2 Parks & Rec. Leslie Science Center & Golf Course. Kids, ages 3-10, explore woods & ponds ($10) while parents golf (fee). 662-7802. SongSisters Children's Concert: The Ark 1 & 3 pm, $5. 761-1451. Support Group for People with Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD). Puppet Show Sunday Funday: Generation 1 pm, 337 S. Main. 662-6615. Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 1 Sun). "The Plight of Haiti's Refugees": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 17 Tue). Independent Living Support Group for Teens: Ozone House 3 pm (see 1 Sun). The "Living Poets" Show: WCBN 88.3 FM 4 pm.Todd, 484-1405. Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 4 pm (see 1 Sun). "Internalized Oppression": Feminist Salon 6 pm, Common Language Bookstore. Discussion for women. 663-0036. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun). Romance Readers Book Club: Little Professor Book Co. 6:30 pm. 662-4110. Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30 pm (see 1 Sun). Meeting: Mich. Campaign for Human Dignity/Washtenaw County 7 pm, location TBA. Help defeat Michigan's anti-gay initiative. 763-4186. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun). The Second Annual Kitty Wallace Concert: The Ark 8 pm. Featuring the Irish music of Pat's People, $10. 761-1451. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Sun).  A2 "Bluestage": Blind Pig 10 pm (see 1 Sun).

23 Monday    Fifth Annual EVENT!: Congress of People with Disabilities Lansing Center, Lansing. Workshops and action planning around public policy. Thru 24 Tue, $60. 517-371-4541.Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon). Book Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm. With Bruce & Julia Miller, authors of "Dreams of Bill" [Clinton]. 662-4110. Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7 pm (see 2 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 2 Mon). Shamanic Journeys 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon). Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Mon).

24 Tuesday    Support Group for Blind/Visually Impaired 5:30 pm (see 12 Tue). "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 3 Tue). Canoe Instruction Clinic: A2 Parks & Rec. 6:30 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery. One hour instruction & one hour to practice, $7.50. 662-7802. Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). "Jesus was an Aryan: German Protestants Respond to Hitler": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Judaic Studies prof. Susannah Heschel discusses how Jesus' Jewishness was hidden in Nazi era. 769-7422. "The Tyranny of the Majority: Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy": U-M Center for African & Afro-American Studies 7:30 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. Talk by Lani Guinier. 764-5513. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 7:30 pm (see 3 Tue). Gay Men's Therapy Group: A2 Counseling Associates 8 pm (see 3 Tue). Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Tue) .

25 Wednesday    Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: A2 Center for Indep. Living 1 pm, 2568 Packard. 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD). Teen Support Group: Ozone House 5:30 pm (see 4 Wed). "Women's Rights & Rhythms" WCBN 88.3 FM 6:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Meeting: Deep Ecology/Earth Spirituality Group 7 pm (see 4 Wed). Gay and Lesbian Bowling 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Meetings: Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Men Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed). Daniel Viglietti: The Ark 8 pm. Latin American music, $8.50. 761-1451. Bisexual Womyn's Group 8 pm (see 4 Wed) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed).

26 Thursday    Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 5 Thu). Meeting: Lesbian and Bisexual Women Coffee Hour 7 pm (see 5 Thu). Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). Racial & Economic Justice Task Force Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870. The Dorkestra: The Ark 8 pm . Acoustic quintet, $8.75/$7.75 mems, studs &srs. 761-1451. "Reckless": Performance Network 8 pm. A woman discovers her spouse has taken a contract out on her life, $10/$7 studs & srs, what-you-can. Thu. 663-0681. "West Side Story": Community High School 8 pm, 401 N. Division., $8/$6 studs. 994-2025. Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 5 Thu). Steve Nardella: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Blues & rockabilly, $3. 741-JAVA. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 4 Wed).

27 Friday   Summer Clothing Give Away 9 am (see 6 Fri). Evening Bird Walk: A2 Parks & Rec. 6 pm, Gallup Park Canoe Livery. Shuttle to Furstenburg Park, $2. 662-9319 ."Jesus was an Aryan: German Protestants Respond to Hitler": Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 24 Tue). The Lollipop Guild: PJ's Used Records 7 pm. Acoustic performance . 663-3441. AdultNite: Art Ventures 7 pm (see 13 Fri). Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, 4 Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 6 Fri). RFD Boys: The Ark 8 pm (see 14 Sat). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 5 Thu). "Reckless": Performance Network 8 pm (see 26 Thu). "West Side Story": Community High School 8 pm (see 26 Thu). The Detroit Reunion Jazz All Stars: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $5. 662-8310. Violet Wine: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Rock n roll/pop, $3. 741-JAVA. Dance Jam: People Dancing 10 pm (see 6 Fri).

28 Saturday    Children's Hour: Borders Book Shop 11 am. Buggy stories. 668-7652. Meeting: Arts Anonymous 12:15pm (see 3 Tue) ' Games & Cards Night at the Farm: Older Lesbians Organizing 7:30 pm, call for location. Bring games and snacks. 763-4186. "West Side Story": Community High School 8 pm (see 26 Thu). "Reckless": Performance Network 8 pm (see 26 Thu). Group Massage for Gay & Bisexual Men 8 pm (see 7 Sat). Lucky Haskins: Cava Java 9:30 pm. Rockabilly trio, $3. 741-JAVA. The Detroit Reunion Jazz All Stars: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 27 Fri) .

29 Sunday    Summer Farewell Sunday Funday: Generations 1 pm, 337 S. Main. Music by Dale Petty. 662-6615."Feed the Poets" Del Rio Bar 1:30 pm. Readings by area poets. 761-2530. Memorial Day Observance: Arborcrest Memorial Park 2 pm, 2521 Glazier Way. 761-4572. "West Side Story": Community High School 2 pm (see 26 Thu). Ministry to Gay Men, Bisexuals, & Lesbians 2 pm (see 1 Sun). "Jesus was an Aryan: German Protestants Respond to HitIer": Peace InSight 2:05 pm (see 24 Tue). Independent Living Support Group for Teens: OzoneHouse 3 pm (see 1 Sun). The "Living Poets" Show: WC8N 88.3 FM 4 pm. Todd, 484-1405. Swimming: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 4 pm (see 1 Sun). Meeting: Lesbian & Bisexual Women of Color Collective 5 pm (see 1 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 1 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6:30 pm (see 1 Sun). Booked for Sundays Book Group: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm. 662-4110. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 1 Sun). Barb Barton: The Ark 8 pm. New age-acoustic-folk-rock blend, $9.75/$8.75 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Paul Finkbeiner Session Night: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Sun). A2 "Bluestage": Blind Pig 10 pm (see 1 Sun).

30 Monday   Memorial Day Co-ed Volleyball: A2 Parks & Rec. 10am, Fuller Pool Sand Volleyball Court. Co-ed 4s, $40/team. 994-2898. Tenant Talk: A2 Tenants Union 6:30 pm (see 2 Mon). Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group: Ozone House 7 pm (see 2 Mon). Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7 pm (see 2 Mon). Shamanic Journeys 7:30 pm (see 2 Mon). Social for Lesbians, Bisexual People, & Gay Men: Canterbury House 8:45 pm (see 2 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 2 Mon).

31 Tuesday   "Closets are for Clothes": WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 3 Tue). Frontrunners 7 pm (see 3 Tue). Identlty Politics: Black Feminism & Gender-Conscious Anti-Racism": Peace InSight 7:05 pm, Cable Channel 9. Talk by Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, law prof. at UCLA. 769-7422. Sun Mountain Fiddler: The Ark 8 pm. Cajun, old-timey, Celtic & bluegrass, $9/$8 mems, studs & srs. 761-1451. Gay Men'sTherapy Group: A2 Counseling Associates 8 pm (see 3 Tue). Cary Kocher/Paul Keller Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 3 Tue)