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LITERARY EVENTS BOOK & POETRY READING EVENTS, PUBLICATION PARTlES, WRITERS GROUPS, ETC. ARE LISTED IN THE LITERARY EVENTS CALENDAR (PAGE 11)   VISUAL ARTS  ART EXHIBiTIONS, WORKSHOPS, ARTISTS OPPORTUNITIES,  LISTED IN THE VISUAL ARTS CALENDAR (PAGE 14),

To publicize September Calendar events, send information by August 15 to AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., A2, Ml 48104. Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.

1 Thursday   Magic with Ming: A2 District Library 2-2:45 pm, Loving Branch, Creek Dr. near Packard & Platt. Family show with Ming the Magnificent. Registration required. 994-2353.  Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Group organized to address the problems of poverty and homelessness. 930-0601.  Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7-9 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Pro-ritual panic. 665-8428. Family, Friends, & Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets alternate Thursdays. Group addresses the emotional needs of individuals who care about/for people living with HIV/AIDS. 1-800-578-2300.  "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Satire directed by Anthony Caselli about 3 guys whose task it is to save middle-aged white guys from death at the hands of an angry goddess, $12/$9 studs & srs. 663-0681.  "Damn Yankees!": Croswell Opera House 8 pm, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. Pennant-winning musical about a middle-aged baseball fanatic who abandons his wife to the Devil for the chance to become a powerhouse slugger and defeat those damn Yankees, $5-$15.(517)264-7469.  "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8pm, 137 Park St., Chelsea. New comedy from Kalamazoo native Michael Grady about an Indiana housewife who says she gets regular visits from space aliens searching for the "codes" to human existence, $15-$20.(313)475-7902.  Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm, 1585 Franklin, Detroit. Big band jazz, $2. 313-259-1374.  Johnny O'Neal & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm-1:30 am, 207 S. Ashley. Virtuoso jazz pianist, $7. 662-8310.  Bubblicious: Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Acid jazz DJ, $3. 663-7758 .

2 Friday  "Friends" on Friday: LGBPO noon, LGBPO Lounge, Mich. Union. Re-runs of television show "Friends." 763-4186.  Women's Spirituality Group: Druids of Shining Lakes Grove 7 pm, 507 Pearl St., Ypsi. 485-8632.  Meeting: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals AA & Alanon 7:30 pm, Rainbow Rm (AA); Upstairs Lounge (Alanon), St Andrews Episcopal, 306 N. Division. 665-6939.  Discussion: Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) 7:30-9:30 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Topic TBA. Nancy, 769-4750.  Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm, call for location. 763-4186.  The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main, $12.50. 761-1800.  "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  "Damn Yankees !": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm, call for location. Kelly 663-0036 or Charley 482-2450.  Lazuli String Quartet: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Live music. 769-2020. Jeremy Shaver, Audrey Becker , Brian Lillie: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. 3 musical performances. 994-3940.  Johnny O'Neal & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9:30-1:30 am (see 1 Thu).  Grizzly Peach: Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main, $3. 663-7758.

 3 Saturday    "Healing Hair, Skin, Nails with Food and Herbs  9-10:30 am, Community Room, Key Bank, 2300 E. Stadium. Class led by Cindy Klement, $12. 665-0383.  Free HlV Antibody Testing: HlV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm. For gay and bisexual men. Confidential. 1-800-578-2300. Potluck: Gays & Lesbians Older & Wiser 11 am-1 pm, Turner Clinic, 1010 Wall. 936-5962.  Mustard's Retreat: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. Evening of song, storytelling, and laughter with traditional ballads and contemporary sounds, $10. 761-1800.  "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). "Damn Yankees!": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Drum Talk, Ken & Billy King, Patrick Patillo, The 34 Heads: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, 10:30 & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Four different local musical performances. 994-3940.  Johnny O'Neal & Friends: Bird of Paradise 9: 30 pm - 1:30 am (see 1 Thu).

4 Sunday   Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 9:30 am (see 2 Fri). Shubhangi Deshpande: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Traditional North Indian Classical music. 668-7652.  "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Thu).  "Damn Yankees!": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 1 Thu).  Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm, 122 W. Washington. Live music. 761-2530.  Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 677-1418.  Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, 548 S. Main St. Discussion of Ralph Nader and Gaia Kile campaigns. 663-3555.  Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm, 215 N. Main. Big band jazz, $3. 663-7758.  "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 7 pm (see 1 Thu). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm, downstairs (back entrance), 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 721-2081.  A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm, 208 S. First St. Guest musicians join house band, The Terraplanes, $2. 971-2469.  Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. With Paul Finkbeiner& Friends. 662-8310.

5 Monday   Women's Support Group 5 pm, LGBPO Lounge, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all women. 763-4186.  The Science and Practice of Iridology, Part VI 7-8:30 pm, Community Room, Society Bank, 2300 E. Stadium. Seminar led by Cindy Klement, $12. 665-0383.  HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets every Monday. For HlV-positive men and women who face the complex issues of being both HlV positive and chemically dependent (800) 578-2300.  Meeting: 22+ Bisexual Women' Meeting 7:30 pm, Aut Bar, 315 Braun Ct. 763-4186. Monday Night Out Group: LGBPO 9 pm, Lord of Light Lutheran Church, 801 S. Forest. A social for lesbians, bisexual people, and gay men. 763-4186.  Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. 12-piece big band jazz, $3. 662-8310.

 6 Tuesday.  "Downtown Sounds" Concert Series A2 District Library 12:101 pm, Main Library Multi-purpose Room. With dulcimer player Kim Murley. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Listeners welcome to bring their own lunches, coffee and tea provided. 994-8513.  String Finger Fun: A2 District Library 6-7 pm, Main Library MultiPurpose Room. Learn how to make a cat's cradle and more. For ages 8 and up. Registration required. 994-2345.  Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 pm. For gay and bisexual men. Confidential. 1-800-578-2300.  Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm. Call-in radio show with Pattrice Maurer of the A2 Tenants Union. 763-3500.  Meeting: Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm, call Alan or Marion for location. 662-2222.  Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, every Tues. Support group for men and women. Call HARC for info. 1-800-578-2300.  Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatict Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri).  Video Planning Meeting: Peace InSight 8 pm, Expresso Royale Caffe II, 214 S. Main. Help produce shows for local cablecast on peace and social justice issues. 761-7749.  Portuguesa Rodeo Clown Co.: Gypsy Cafe 9-10:30 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Improv comedy , $6. 994-3940.  Acid Jazz Night: Prism/Bird of Paradise 9pm-1 am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. DJ spinning hip-bop and acid jazz favorites, $3. 662-8310.

7 Wednesday   Magic with Ming: A2 District Library 2-2:45 pm, Main Library Multi-Purpose Room. Family show with Ming the Magnificent. Registration required. 994-2353.  Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm. Closets R 4 Clothes (6 pm) shares the hour with Radio Q (6:30 pm). News and more for the Les/Bi/Gay communities. 763-3500 Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life Metropolitan Comm. Church 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 677-1418.  Picnic Pot-Luck: Vegetarian Information Network & Exchange (VINE) 6:30 pm, Burns Park Warming Shelter (rain or shine). Bring a vegan dish, tableware, your recipe, a blanket, and $1-or come without for $5. 426-8525.  Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30-8 pm, SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. For lesbian survivors of lesbian battering. 973-0242 x201.  Final Family Camp-ln: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, Main Library Multi-Purpose Room. Bring a blanket and join in crafts, song, refreshments, and stories. With musicians "Roots & Wings." Registration required. 994-2345.  Men's Support Group 7 pm, LGBPO Lounge, 3116 Mich. Union. Open to all men. 763-4186.  Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm. every Wed. Support group for men and women. Call HARC for info. 1-800-578-2300.  Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Simplified approach to shamanic traditions. 665-3522.  Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee 8 pm, Mich. Union. Group organized around human rights in Latin America. 663-0173.  "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  "Damn Yankees!": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm, 314 E. Liberty. Improvisation comedy, $6. 741-0022.  Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm-1 am, 207 S. Ashley. With Bassist Ron Brooks and friends, $3. 662-8310.

8 Thursday   "Freaky Friday" (The Movie): A2 District Library 10 am, Main Library Multi-Purpose Room. Story of mother and daughter who switch identities. For ages 6 and up. 994-2345.  Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 1 Thu).  Hiroshima Day 51st Anniversary Commemoration: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice and others 6 pm-dark, Gallup Park. Bring bells to "Ring-Out for Peace." Peaceful activities for children, teens, and adults begin with a potluck- picnic. 663-1870. Christian Single, Mix & Mingle: Christian Singles Network 6:30-10 pm, A2 Community Center, 625 N. Main. Spades and billiards contests, network and socialize, gospel music, $3. 481-1753.  Meeting: Shining Lakes Grove Druidic Group 7-9 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Monthly business meeting. 665-8428.  "Freaky Friday" (The Movie): A2 District Library 7 pm (see 10 am listing).  Free Concert: Summer Symphony 7:30 pm, West Park Bandshell. Featuring John L Henkel, Bass, sing Vaughan Williams, "Songs of Travel." Also on the program is Holst's The Planets." 971-3089 . Positive Women's Group: HlV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm, meets alternate Thursdays.   Group for HlV-positive women. 1-800-578-2300.  "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu) "Damn Yankees!". Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Thu).  Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm, every other Thu, Mich. Union (meet at CIC desk area). Campus group working to overcome discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. All are welcome. 763-4186. II-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 1 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Wed). Bubblicious: Heidelberg 10 pm (see 1 Thu).

9 Friday   "Friends" on Friday: LGBPO noon (see 2 Fri).  "Home-Grown Science": A2 District Library 7-8 pm, Northeast Branch, Plymouth Mall. With A2's own "Science Wizard," David Mastie. Register 996-3180. Meeting: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri).  Noize-A-Palooza Five 8 pm, Natural Science Aud., U-M. A2's only multimedia festival showcasing artists and bands who experiment both visually and aurally. Performers include Rohm Technologies Inc., Hearing Trumpet, Gravitar, and Church of God Vision. 769-7787. "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 Thu). "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). "Damn Yankees!": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 8:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Firebird Balalaika Ensemble: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Live music. 769-2020. Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm-midnite, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave. Visit Nanci Rose Gerier, $20 per session. 996-8799. Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, 207 S. Ashley. Vomhagen sings, and plays sax and flute, $5. 662-8310. Jeffrey Steiger, Stray Toasters, Mezzanine: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Three different iocal musical performances on the hour. 994-3940. Dave Dale & The Blue Control: Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. 6-piece Lansing blues band, $3. 663-7758.

10 Saturday   "Weight Management- An Herbal Approach": Seminar 9-10:30 am (see 3 Sat). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 3 Sat). Open House: Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP) 11 am, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. 995-9867. Basic Witchcraft: Magical Education Council of A2 6 pm, ICC Ed. Center, 1522 Hill St. Informal discussion of the Old Religion of Europe. 665-3522. Guy Clark with Danny Britt: The Ark 8 pm, 637 1/2 S. Main. Texas songwriter extraordinaire, $13.50. 761-1800. "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 Thu). "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). "Damn Yankees!": Croswell Opera House 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm (see 9 Fri). Paul Vornhagen Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 9 Fri). Penny Ruggirello, Lisa Waterbury & Joe, Ken Cormier: Gypsy Cafe 9,10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Three different local musical performances on the hour. 994-3940.  A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 4 Sun).

11 Sunday   Just For Women: A Day at the Challenge Program 8:30 am-5 pm, Radrick Recreation area. Part of the U-M Dept. of Rec. Sports "Outdoor Adventure Series." No prior skills needed. Games, activities, low and high ropes course elements, $56. Janet 998-6766. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10 am (see 2 Fri). The Banquet of Musick: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Local early music ensemble. 668-7652. "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Thu). "Damn Yankees!": Croswell Opera House 3 pm (see 1 Thu). Free Concert: Summer Symphony 4 pm, Pease Aud., EMU. Featuring John L Henkel, Bass, sing Vaughan Williams, "Songs of Travel." Also on the program is Holst's The Planets." 971-3089. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 4 Sun). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 4 Sun). Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7-8 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 662-5189. "Middle Aged White Guys": Performance Network 7 pm (see 1 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 4 Sun). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 4 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 4 Sun).

12 Monday    Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 5 Mon). Meeting: Labor Party Advocates 7 pm, Wooden Spoon Books, 200 N. 4th Ave. Organizing on behalf of the U.S. Labor Party. 913-4691. Herb Garden Gifts: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. Participants will learn how to make herbal slaves and lip balms using herbs. With Cindy Clement (Millar). Call to register 971-3366. HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 5 Mon). Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 5 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 5 Mon).

13 Tuesday   21st Michigan Womyn's Music Festival thru 18 Sun. Nation's oldest and largest outdoor women's music festival featuring a program of 42 concerts, a six-day women's film festival, and 300 workshops on 650 acres of secluded country land. Performance artists indude Dorothy Allison, Marga Gomez, Hattie Gossett, Tish Hinojosa, Phranc, and more. For info. write WWTMC, P.O. Box 22, Walhalla, Ml 49458, or call (616) 757-4766. Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 6 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HlV/AIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 6 Tue). Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 6 Tue). Origami Demo: A2 District Library 7-8 pm, Main Library Multi-Purpose Room. Learn paper folding projects for the whole family with Don Shall. Registration is required. 994-2345. Meeting: Amnesty International Group 61 7:30 pm, Mich. Union. Local chapter of independent worldwide movement. 668-0660. Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Tue). A Green Linnet Festival: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. 3-day festival of Celtic music. Wolfstone - the new wave of Scottish music - opens tonite, mixing the old with the new, $12.50 ($30/series). 761-1800. Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Tue) Portuguese Rodeo Clown Co.: Gypsy Cafe 9-10:30 pm (see 6 Tue).

14 Wednesday   21st Michigan Womyn's Music Festival (see 13 Wed.) Library On-Line Catalog Instruction: A2 District Library 8:30-10 am, Northeast Branch, Plymouth Mall. Workshop for beginners, especially those who mourn the loss of the card catalog. Registration required. 996-3180. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Wed). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-7 pm (see 7 Wed). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Men's Support Group: LGBPO 7 pm (see 7 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed). A Green Linnet Festival: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. 3-day festival of Celtic music. Tonite's band: Moving Cloud, considered to be Ireland's best traditional band, $12.50 ($30/series). 761-1800. "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Meeting: Latín American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 7 Wed). Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Wed).

15 Thursday   21st Michigan Womyn's Music Festival (see 13 Wed).  Educational Program: Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP) 11 am, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. 4th Ave. Topic: lesbian health. 995-9867. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 1 Thu). Family, Friends, & Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 1 Thu). "Some Things You Need to Know Before the World Ends": Performance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Washington. Irreverent send-up of organized religion that suggests that one has to suffer to find salvation. Produced and directed by Annette Madias, $12/$9 studs&srs. 663-0681. A Green Linnet Festival: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. 3-day festival of Celtic music. Tonite's band: Sharon Shannon Band, $12.50 ($30/series). 761-1800. "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 1 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Wed). Bubblicious: Heidelberg 10 pm (see 1 Thu) .

16 Friday   21st Michigan Womyn's Music Festival (see 13 Wed). Living History Encampment: Ypsilanti Heritage Festival 10 am-11 pm, thru 18 Sun, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti. Voyageurs, tradespeople, fur trappers, mountain men, Native Americans, wives of officers, and camp followers all in authentic costumes doing special demonstrations and crafts. With musical entertainment, cannon firing demos, fashion show, and fife and drum corps. 480-2787. "Friends" on Friday: LGBPO noon (see 2 Fri). Folk Music Festival: Riverside Arts Center 6 pm, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti. Featuring musicians from the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival Living History Encampment. 480-2787. Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Jimmie Dale Gilmore: The Ark 8 pm, 637-1/2 S. Main. West Texas psychedelic blues-rockabilly, $16.50. 761-1800. "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu). "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 8:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Laurel Federbush: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Harp performance. 769-2020. Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm (see 9 Fri). Ben Miller, Andie Russo, Timothy Monger: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Three different local musical performances on the hour. 994-3940. Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30pm-1:30am, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Live jazz, $5. 662-8310. Grizzly Peach: Heidelberg 10pm, 215 N. Main. Local acoustic electric band, $3. 663-7758. Friday Dance Jam: People Dancing 10:30 pm, People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. Eclectic, recorded dance music (bríng your own tapes). and alcohol-free, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, $2. 994-2405 (10am-8pm).

17 Saturday    21st Michigan Womyn's Music Festival (see 13 Wed) Children's Herbal Health: Seminar 9-10:30 am (see 3 Sat) Living History Encampment: Ypsilanti Heritage Festival 10 am-11 pm (see 16 Fri). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 3 Sat). "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 3pm, $20(see1 Thu). "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu). Lillie Fox, Ben Wood, Timothy Monger: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Three different local musical performances on the hour. 994-3940. Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm (see 9 Fri). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm (see 16 Fri). The Prodigals: Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Surf band, $3. 663-7758.

18 Sunday   21st Michigan Womyn's Music Festival (see 13 Wed). Living History Encampment: Ypsilanti Heritage Festival 10 am-5pm (see 16 Fri). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10 am (see 2 Fri) The Raisin Pickers: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Stríng band par excellence from Manchester. 668-7652. Bluegrass & Old-Time Country Music Jam Sessions 1:30-5 pm, Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Depot Town. Rain or shine, acoustic music only, $2 donation. 930-2680. Meeting: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays PFLAG Ann Arbor 2-5 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Program: The A2 AIDS Memorial Quilt Display - Remembering Educating Minds." 741-0659. "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 2 & 7 pm (see 1 Thu). Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6 pm (see 4 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 4 Sun). "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 7 pm (see 14 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 4 Sun). Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (see 4 Sun). A2 Bluestage: Blind Pig 9 pm (see 4 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 4 Sun).

19 Monday    Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 5 Mon). Fasting & Detoxifying with Food & Herbs: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. With Cindy Clement (Miller). Call to register 971-3366.  HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 5 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 5 Mon). Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 5 Mon).

20 Tuesday   Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 6 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/ AIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 6 Tue). Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 6 Tue). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Tue) Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Tue). Portuguese Rodeo Clown Co.: Gypsy Cafe 9-10:30 pm (see 6 Tue).

21 Wednesday   Library On-Line Catalog Instruction: A2 District Library 8:30-10 am, West Branch, Westgate. Workshop for beginners, especially those who mourn the loss of the card catalog. Registration required. 994-1674. Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Wed). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 7 Wed). Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 pm, Espresso Royale, 214 S. Main. Member of the Green Party USA continuing actions to support the Ralph Nader presidential campaign and other projects. 663-3555. Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Men's Support Group 7 pm (see 7 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 7 Wed)."The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company: Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Wed).

22 Thursday   Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 1 Thu). A Taste of Greece: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. Cooking class with Chef Sirrka. Call to register 971-3366.  Druid's Coffee Hour: Shining Lakes Grove 7-9 pm, Sweetwaters Cafe, 123 W. Washington. Topic: favorite recipes. 665-8428. Positive Women's Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 8 Thu). "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 1 4 Thu). "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 1 Thu). Meeting: Queer Unity Project 9 pm (see 1 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Wed). Jennifer Smith, Adam Druckman, Rollie Tussing: Gypsy Cafe 9,10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Three different local musical performances on the hour. 994-3940. Bubblicious: Heidelberg 10 pm (see 1 Thu) .

23 Friday    "Friends" on Friday: LGBPO noon (see 2 Fri). Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu). "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 8 pm (see 1 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 8:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Five Guys Named Moe: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Live acoustic swing. 769-2020. Nick Strange & The Bare Naked, Lisa Waterbury & Joe, Roger Miller: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, & 11 pm, 214 N.4th Ave. Three different musical performances on the hour. 994-3940. The Jeff Ray Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9 pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. Members of the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, $5. 662-8310. Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm (see 9 Fri) Chaoas-O-Matic Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. E. Lansing jazz band, $3. 663-7758.

24 Saturday    Canoe Afternoon Older Lesbians Organizing (OLO) Events and activities open to women of all ages. Jan 428-8824. Old French Town Days Festival: Alliance Francaise de Toledo 10 am-5 pm, Hellenberg Park, Monroe. Featuring hundreds of costumed participants portraying British, Colonial & Native Americans, Canadians, and French, $1-$3 (parking donation requested). No phone # avail. "The Harmony Codes": Purple Rose Theatre 2 pm (see 1 Thu). Basic Witchcraft: Magical Educational Council 6 pm (see 10 Sat). "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8pm (see 14 Thu). Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm (see 9 Fri). The Jeff Ray Quartet: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 23 Fri).

25 Sunday    Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics Swim Team 10 am (see 2 Fri). 6th Annual PFLAG Walk-A-Thon & Picnic: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays PFLAG Ann Arbor 10:30 am registration for 5K walk, noon picnic (potluck), Hudson Mills Metropark, River Grove picnic area, $3/car. 741-0659. The Keller-Kocher Quartet: Upstairs at Borders 1 pm, Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Local jazz group playing tunes from their new release, "Pipe and Slippers." 668-7652. Sunday Jazz: Del Rio 6-9 pm (see 4 Sun). Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 4 Sun). Meeting: Amnesty International Community Group 7 pm (see 11 Sun). "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 7 pm (see 14 Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Heidelberg 7 pm (see 4 Sun). Ann Arbor Independent Filmmakers Forum 7:30 pm, Expresso Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main. Bring your scripts to discuss, get feedback, and work out any problems. Help plan fall activities. 668-1628. Meeting: Ypsilanti Lesbian, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA 7:30 pm (sea 4 Sun). Jazz Jam Session: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 4 Sun).

26 Monday    Women's Support Group 5 pm (see 5 Mon). Weight Management: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. With Cindy Clement (Miller). Call to register 971-3366. Meeting: Labor Party Advocates 7 pm (see 12 Mon). HIV & Recovery: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 5 Mon). Group: Monday Night Out 9 pm (see 5 Mon). Bird of Paradise Orchestra 9 pm (see 5 Mon).

27 Tuesday   Tenant Talk: WCBN 88.3 FM 6-6:30 pm (see 6 Tue). Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 6-10 pm (see 6 Tue). Teen Les/Bi/Gay Support Group 6:30 pm (see 6 Tue). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatic Swim Team 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 6 Tue). Acid Jazz Night: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 6 Tue). Portuguese Rodeo Clown Co.: Gypsy Cafe 9-10:30 pm (see 6 Tue).

28 Wednesday   Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals 6 pm (see 7 Wed). Gay Radio Hour: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm (see 7 Wed). Lesbian Survivor Support Group 6:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Prime Form: Whole Foods Market 7-8:30 pm, Key Bank conference room, E. Stadium at St. Francis. Find out how sports beverages, daily supplements, and homeopathic remedies can enhance performance. With Cindy Clement (Millar). Call to register 971-3366. Men's Support Group 7 pm (see 7 Wed). Family Support Group Meeting: Washtenaw Alliance for the Mentally III 7:30 pm, St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard. For people who have mentally ill family members. 994-6611.  Living With HIV: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Shamanic Journeys: Magical Education Council 7:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Meeting: American Solidarity Comm. 8 pm (see 7 Wed). Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company : Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 8:30 pm (see 7 Wed). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Wed).

29 Thursday    Open House: Queer Unity Project 4-6 pm, LGBPO Lounge, 3rd floor Mich. Union. 763-4186. Meeting: Homeless Action Committee 5:30 pm (see 1 Thu). Family, Friends, & Caregivers Support Group: HIV/AIDS Resource Center 7:30 pm (see 1 Thu). "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14Thu). Il-V-I Orchestra: Soup Kitchen Saloon 9 pm (see 1 Thu). Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 7 Wed). Bubblicious: Heidelberg 10 pm (see 1 Thu).

30 Friday    Community Resource Fair: LGBPO 9 am-5 pm, LGBPO, 3rd floor Mich. Union. Resources and info. on upcoming events and programs. 763-4186. "What's For Dinner": Whole Foods Market 3-7 pm , Whole Foods Market, 2398 E. Stadium Blvd. Learn how to prepare Chicken Flautas. 971-3366. Meetings: Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals' AA & Alanon 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri). Meeting: Queer Asian/Pacific Islanders 7:30 pm (see 2 Fri. "Some Things You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8pm (see 14 Thu). Swimmers: A2 Queer Aquatics 8:30 pm (see 4 Sun). Japanese Music: Cafe Zola 9-11 pm, 112 W. Washington. Performed on Koto and Ko-Tsuzumi by Alice Sano-Teachout and Kathleen Holleran. 769-2020. Brian LiIlie, Alex Lumelsky, Lisa Hunter: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Three different local musical performances on the hour. 994-3940. Coffee & Dancing: Queer Unity Project 9 pm-1 am, Amer's for coffee, Nectarine for dancing. 763-4186. Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9pm, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley. 12-piece big band, $5. 662-8310. Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm (see 9 Fri). Blue Highway : Heidelberg 10 pm, 215 N. Main. Local acoustic/electríc band, $3. 663-7758.

31 Saturday    Free HIV Antibody Testing: HIV AIDS Resource Center 10 am-2 pm (see 3 Sat). Queer Power Walk: Queer Unity Project 2-4 pm. Meet at LGBPO Lounge, 3rd floor Mich Union. Walking tour of queer spots in A2. 763-4186. "Some Thíngs You Need to Know...": Performance Network 8 pm (see 14 Thu). Michael Luiciano, Charmie Gholson, Jo Serrapera: Gypsy Cafe 9, 10, & 11 pm, 214 N. 4th Ave. Three different local musical performances on the hour. 994-3940. Psychic Night: Crystal Clear Expressions 9 pm (see 9 Fri). Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of Paradise 9 pm (see 30 Fri).