November Events

November Events

What’s going on in Ohio this month? Here’s a selection of great community events happening around the state in November.

NORTHWEST

NOVEMBER 1-3

Winter Wheat, Bowling Green

Winter Wheat: The Mid-American Review Festival of Writing is an annual three-day writing festival hosted at Bowling Green State University. The festival events are held on campus and around town, and features writing workshops, a bookfair, special guest readers, an open mic, an editors roundtable and more! The festival is free to attend, but guests are asked to register for sessions ahead of time. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit bgsu.edu/winterwheat/.

CENTRAL

NOVEMBER 1-25

La Cage Aux Folles, Columbus

Presented at the Garden Theater by the Short North Stage, La Cage Aux Folles is a must-see this month! This 2010 revival version of one of Broadway’s biggest and happiest hits is still exceedingly relevant in today’s social climate. Featuring gay partners, Albin and Georges, who run a drag club in St. Tropez and their corps of drag performers, The Cagelles, La Cage Aux Folles is heartwarming and funny. The show is a dazzling tribute to 21st century family values, and the trials faced by the queer community. To learn more and purchase tickets, check out the venue website at shortnorthstage.org/garden-theater.

NORTHEAST

NOVEMBER 3

Ohio Independent Film Festival, Cleveland

Described as being “edgy,” “underground,” and “something different,” the Ohio Independent Film Festival is more than just a festival — it’s an event. Featuring live music, workshops, parties and the best indie films around, the OIFF is a one-night only experience sure steeped in culture and creativity. There will be short and feature length films being showcased, all handpicked from around the globe, that are sure to entertain. Information, tickets and the full schedule of films are all available at ohiofilms.com.

SOUTHEAST

NOVEMBER 10

Rainbow Dance, Athens

The Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance and the Ohio University LGBT Center are hosting a Rainbow Dance at Casa Nueva Restaurant and Cantina! It will be similar to a “stoplight dance,” where participants wear specific colors to indicate their relationship status. With tunes spun by DJ Logan Savage and dancing all night long, the Rainbow Dance is going to put everyone way over the rainbow! The cost is $5 at the door; all proceeds benefiting the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Search the official Facebook event page, Rainbow Dance with DJ Logan Savage, for more information.

SOUTHWEST

NOVEMBER 11

LGBT Veterans Recognition, Dayton

Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton will be honoring local Dayton-area LGBTQ+ veterans at the Greater Dayton LGBT Center on Veterans Day. Special awards are going to be given out, honoring veterans for several things including having the highest ranking and being the most decorated. The names of the honorees will be displayed in the LGBT Center for the next year, and then will be preserved and remembered as positive examples of patriotism for future generations. The recognition event features opening remarks by Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley. Throughout history, LGBTQ+ veterans have faced countless challenges in their service to our country, often having that service denied or diminished while having to hide their true selves. This event is recognizing those hardships while also celebrating, honoring and remembering the stories and history of our LGBTQ+ veterans.

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