THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 6 NE OHIO SCAN QR CODE TO VIEW THIS ISSUE ONLINE Bar Guide & Event Schedule
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ABOUT
Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio and represents modernization with a rustic flare. The city has a strong cultural side, with theaters, museums, and a thriving social scene in the Flats East Bank, where the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie converge. Now put another dime in the jukebox, baby! Who would have thought Ohio was such a big gay hangout? With Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland to choose from, it’s a wonder anyone gets any work done around here. Today, the remnants of Cleveland’s historical railway and canal notoriety serve as an eclectic backdrop for a vibrant city that is turning warehouses into boutique hotels and is a prominent destination for world-class sporting events and concerts near the waterfront. Take a stroll along Cleveland’s popular Historic Warehouse District, spend an evening enjoying some of the city’s major sports complexes in the Historic Gateway District, or explore some of Cleveland’s spectacular museums. Cleveland’s gay community tends to congregate in the vicinity of the city’s active LGBTQ+ Community Center on Detroit Avenue. Gay friendly hotels and inns, gay & lesbian bars, clubs and great restaurants provide a satisfying night out on the town.
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Akron Family Restaurant
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
Cleveland Chop
Parallax This sophisticated restaurant serves elevated Asian fusion including a sushi 2179menu.W 11th St, Cleveland, OH Pura Vida
Laid-back venue specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, cocktails, wine & 207beer.S Main St, Akron, OH
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Elevated steakhouse & sports bar serving handcrafted burgers, steaks & 824seafood.WSt Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH
Lockview Restaurant
21 Furnace St Suite 402, Akron, OH
Ritzy restaurant plating traditional Lebanese entrees, some made in a stone oven. 1400 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH
2061 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH
Old-fashioned neighborhood mainstay with homestyle American fare & breakfast available all day.
A diverse menu with global influences is presented in a colorful, contemporary, art-filled setting.
156 S Main St, Akron, OH dba - dante boccuzzi akron
Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Upscale restaurant serving New American cuisine & creative cocktails in a trendy, club-like space.
1909 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
Taza
777 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH
Vegetarian-friendly New American cafe offering inventive fare & modern cocktails in airy surrounds.
Mabel’s BBQ Cool BBQ spot with communal tables & a long bar with many bourbons. 2050 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH
Locally sourced & innovative bar bites & vegan options served in a contemporary setting with patio.
170 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Lucky’s Café Hip daytime eatery & bakery with a local, seasonal menu of creative New American dishes.
Crave
Fahrenheit
2417 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH Fat Cats
254 W Market St, Akron, OH Betts Hip outfit serving carefully sourced dishes along with cold-pressed juice, cocktails & craft beer. 2000 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH
Funky hangout serving global small & large plates plus weekend brunch in a converted house.
A sleek, buzzing hot spot offering New American fare with an Asian bent.
A Thai-Japanese hybrid offering beer, wine & specialty cocktails in a contemporary room. 326 S Main St #1204, Akron, OH
NOV 4-6
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CLEVELAND DANCE FESTIVAL
CLEAN WATER FEST
NOVNOVEMBER27-30
This festival celebrates the cultural and artistic diversity of Tremont and the greater Cleveland area, and supports the endeavors of its visual and performing artists. The event includes over 110 vendors featuring sawing contest, antique & classic car show, 5-K Run and an opportunity to drive the four self-guided “Skyline Drive” scenic tours. The event is located in downtown Bainbridge OH, also known as “Leaf Country, U.S.A.”. For more info fallfestivalofleaves.com/homevisit:
Our festival is a fest of all things water, back in person for the first time since 2019 and we’re bringing you a day filled with live education, exploration, and entertainment from the creative team at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. For more info cleanwaterfest.weebly.comvisit:
TREMONT ARTS & CULTURAL FESTIVAL
SEP 17
Downtown Cleveland’s annual Winterfest is everything you want out of a holiday season kickoff: twinkling lights, festive trees and those city sidewalks dressed in holiday style. Add in live music, food trucks, a visit from Santa and events throughout the city, and you’ve got a holiday tradition that’s uniquely Cleveland. For more info visit: winterfestcle.com
neighborhood and emphasizing cultural unity. For more info freshfestcleveland.comvisit:
WINTERFEST
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CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
composer to national fame overnight, and it continues to thrill from explosive opening to rapturous finale. Rising piano virtuoso Behzod Abduraimov leads Prokofiev’s notoriously demanding Second Piano Concerto. For more info visit: bit.ly/3Rr2ntE
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
Sam and Molly are lovers, and when Sam dies he becomes caught between our world and what lies next. Molly is in danger and Sam cannot bear to leave her. A medium, Oda Mae Brown, helps Sam get in touch with Molly to warn her. You know what happens next, but you must experience it live, in the theater. (Fire emoji, anyone?) For more info visit: bit.ly/3B1BxDm 12
FEB 9-26
Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus returns in 2022! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season. For more info visit: bit.ly/3Q1OQrp
GREAT BIG HOME + GARDEN SHOW
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual
FEB 3-12
GHOST THE MUSICAL
The largest home and garden show in Cleveland, Ohio, this show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior design companies, and more. For more info greatbighomeandgarden.comvisit:
JANJANUARY10-13
BEETLEJUICE
EVENT SCHEDULE
DEC 8-18
14 BAR GUIDE ABC Tavern Huge drink selection, great food and fun 1872vibeW 25th St, Cleveland, OH Cocktails Cleveland Karaoke, dirty dancers and an awesome happy hour 9208 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH Happy Dog Now That’s Class Music venue and dive bar 11213 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH The Hawk Down to earth gay bar 11217 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH Twist Social Club Neighborhood bar and nightclub focused on serving the LGBTQ+
18 Equality Ohio Equality Ohio identifies and transforms systems and institutions so LGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access equality. equalityohio.org Lesbian Gay Bisexual PFLAG Cleveland An inclusive volunteer, non-profit selfhelp organization composed of family, friends, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 2254 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH Plexus LGBT+ & Allied LGBTQ+ORGANIZATIONSCOMMUNITY&ATTRACTIONS
20 BUSINESS DIRECTORY ART HANDLING InternationalWood-Lee Art Handler .................... 19 BEAUTY SCHOOL Brown Aveda Institute ........................... 3 CANNABIS CULTIVATION Terrasana Cannabis Dispensary ........... 5 CANOE TRIPS Camp Hi Canoe & Kayak ..................... 19 CONSTRUCTION Metis Construction Services................ 16 CREMATION SERVICES Busch Funeral and Crematory Services .............................. 16 CUSTOM CABINETS Kitchen ClevelandTune-UpWest.............. Back Inside Cover EXTRACTION LAB Terrasana Cannabis Dispensary ........... 5 FUNERAL SERVICES Busch Funeral and Crematory Services .............................. 16 FURNITURE Wayside Furniture .................................. 1 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Essential Heating & Cooling LLC........ 13 HVAC CONTRACTOR W.F. Hann & Sons.................................. 19 INSURANCE John C Ertz Northwestern- Mutual ........................... 15 KAYAKING Camp Hi Canoe & Kayak ..................... 19 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Canton Symphony Orchestra.............. 17 MUSEUM Western Reserve Historical Society ... 18 NON PROFIT Canton Symphony Orchestra.............. 17 Cleveland Rape Crisis Center ............... 7 Goodwill ................................... Back Cover Red Cross ........................ Front Inside Cover PERFORMING ARTS Beck Center for the Arts ........................ 5 PLASTIC & RUBBER MANUFACTURER Neff-Perkins Company ......................... 16 REMODELING Kitchen ClevelandTune-UpWest.............. Back Inside Cover RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL&GENERAL CONTRACTOR Sema Builders ....................................... 15 RUBBER MOLDING Neff-Perkins Company ......................... 16 SALON Ladies & Gentlemen Salon Spa ............ 3 SCIENCE CENTER Great Lakes Science Center ................ 17 THRIFT STORE Goodwill ................................... Back Cover WEDDING VINEYARD Gervasi Vineyard .................................... 9
