Soapicks June 15-21

See You On The Equinox
July 2-4

Cincinnati Equinox: Pride 2010 is coming the first weekend of July and offers three days of events aimed at providing the Greater Cincinnati LGBT community and their allies a forum for celebrating their individuality and importance with fellow Cincinnatians. Cincinnati Equinox: Pride will kickoff on July 2 with the Equinox Kickoff Happy Hour at Tonic of Fourth and will wrap up on Sunday, July 4, in downtown Cincinnati with the Pride Parade & Festival and plenty of fun in between. On Saturday, July 3, Cincinnati Pride will hold the Equinox Ball at the Duke Energy Center. The Equinox Ball will feature DJ Escape with special guest start, Kristine W. Party starts at 10:00 p.m. and goes until 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available now for $50.00 in advance; $60.00 at the door. Click here for all the details on Cincinnati Equinox: Pride 2010.
 
Go-Go Green
June 19

Going green has never been more fun or more fashionable than with the Cinci Eco Go-go. Back for it's third year, the Cinci Eco Go-go, is an all-day event intended to promote natural beauty through the awareness of a healthy and sustainable environment. Join Cincinnati's most eco-friendly businesses and non-profit organizations this Saturday at Owl's Nest Park in O'Bryonville, from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The day starts with Yoga and Pilates, followed by a farmers market and then Eco Go-go Fashion Show at noon. Indigenous, Park + Vine and Fetish are just a few of the Show participants. Post runway, stick around for performances by local musicians including Eclipse, Abiyah, Losanti and more. Click here for a full line-up of vendors and performers. So go-go to Owl's Nest Park this Saturday for some eco-fun.

Beer Crossing Only
June 19

Follow the signs to a beer tasting event like no other. Suds + Signs + Saving Our City is a fundraising event to support Cincinnati Preservation Association and it's taking place this Saturday at the American Sign Museum. Proceeds will go towards funding the preservation of Cincinnati's rich architectural heritage. Suds + Signs + Saving Our City features tasting of three local breweries, grill out by Von dehaar's Catering, live music, presentation and book-signing by brewery author Sarah Stephens, traditional brewing songs and stories lead by Jim Bruckmann, entrance to the museum and parking. A really unique venue, delicious food, great entertainment and good brews, what more could you ask for? How about details on tickets. They're $25.00 in advance; $45.00 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.

Music Of The Night
June 21

"I have brought you to the seat of sweet music's throne…to this kingdom where all must pay homage to music…music…" You theatre buffs out there might recognize those lyrics from the song, "The Music of the Night," from Broadway’s longest-running show, The Phantom of the Opera. Join the cast of the national tour for A Night With the Phantom at Below Zero Lounge on Monday, June 21. Proceeds will benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and STOP AIDS Cincinnati. This special cabaret features The Phantom of the Opera cast, including three of the show's principle performers, delivering a captivating combination of winning show tunes and standards. Be sure to enter the A Night With the Phantom raffle for a chance to win prizes ranging from tickets to see the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera in Dayton, tickets to a variety of Cincinnati art venues and some really cool Phantom memorabilia. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. A Night With the Phantom is a 21 and up event with a two drink minimum.  Don't miss this rare opportunity to get intimate with the Phantom.

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