Thursday, April 1
7 - 9 p.m. Evening for Spirit (1st & 3rd Thurs. each month). SpiritHill Retreat & Healing Space for Women, 604 Cedar Valley Rd., West Branch. Gail Ardery, 643-2613.
9:30 p.m. Bijou Film: Gods and Monsters. Writer/director Bill Condon envisions the mysterious final moments in and surrounding the life of exiled homosexual director James Whale (Ian Mckellan), creator of Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Showboat, and The Invisible Man. U.S., 1998, Color, 119 min. Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Illinois Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu
Friday, April 2
9:30 p.m. Bijou Film: Gods and Monsters (see description in April 1 listing). Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Illinois Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu
Saturday, April 3
8 a.m. - Noon. Women's Social (1st Sat. each month). SpiritHill Retreat & Healing Space for Women, 604 Cedar Valley Rd., West Branch. Gail Ardery, 643-2613.
1 - 3 p.m. Youth Group Meeting (Under 21). Mark Signs, Free Medical Clinic, 120 N. Dubuque St., 358-1689, GLBTQyouth@aol.com.
9:30 p.m. Bijou Film: Gods and Monsters (see description in April 1 listing). Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Illinois Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu
Sunday, April 4
6 - 8 p.m. LGBT Cinema: Priest. A discussion group for people who want to think critically about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender cinema. Women's Resource and Action Center, 130 N. Madison St., 335-1486.
9:30 p.m. Bijou Film: Gods and Monsters (see description in April 1 listing). Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Illinois Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu
Monday, April 5
1 - 4 p.m. Drop-in HIV Testing (Every Monday). Marci or Amy, ICARE, 321 1st St., 338-2135.
9:30 p.m. Bijou Film: Gods and Monsters (see description in April 1 listing). Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Illinois Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu
Wednesday, April 7
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. National Day of Silence. Information booths on the Pentacrest and in the Iowa Memorial Union. Kit Murray, 337-6724, KiTigris@aol.com.
7 - 9 p.m. MSM: A Day in the Life (every Wed. in April). A light-hearted discussion of dynamics in gay male relationships. We will follow the developments of a fictional couple living in Iowa City. Participants will create scenarios and life events and discuss their relevance to the couple. Coral Ridge Mall (Community Room, next to mall office near food court). Chris Taylor, Men Supporting Men, 356-6040 ext. 119.
Saturday, April 10
1 - 3 p.m. Youth Group Meeting (Under 21). Mark Signs, Free Medical Clinic, 120 N. Dubuque St., 358-1689, GLBTQyouth@aol.com.
Sunday, April 11
6 p.m. GLBT Spring Gathering (2nd Sun. each month). A gathering of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people; a chance to see old friends and make new ones! The Sanctuary Restaurant ant & Pub, 405 S. Gilbert St.
6 - 8 p.m. GLBTU at the Movies, Heavenly Creatures. Sponsored by the LGBT Cinema discussion group, ALL WELCOME! Location: Women's Resource and Action Center, 130 N. Madison St., Contact: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Union, 335-3251, glbt u@uiowa.edu
Monday, April 12
1 - 4 p.m. Drop-in HIV Testing (Every Monday). Marci or Amy, ICARE, 321 1st St., 338-2135.
Tuesday, April 13
7 - 9 p.m. MSM: Barebacking (a discussion with gay/bi men about anal sex without a condom). Iowa City Public Library (Meeting Room A). Chris Taylor, Men Supporting Men, 356-6040 ext. 119.
Wednesday, April 14
Time TBA. Iowa City Bi-Group Meeting. Contact Women's Resource and Action Center for more information, 335-1486.
7 - 9 p.m. MSM: A Day in the Life (every Wed. in April, see description in April 7 listing). Coral Ridge Mall (Community Room, next to mall office near food court). Chris Taylor, Men Supporting Men, 356-6040 ext. 119.
Thursday, April 15
5 p.m. Iowa's Pride submission deadline for April 1999 issue. For more information, refer to "Contact Us At" on page 2.
5:30 - 7 p.m. GLBTQ Youth Services Committee Meeting with special guest Steve Stickle, Exec. Director, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity (QCAD). Mercy Medical Plaza (Scanlon Room). Chris Taylor, 356-6040 ext. 119.
7 - 9 p.m. GLBT Movie Night at the Bijou: The Brandon Teena Story (discussion to follow). This riveting documentary about the true story of Brandon Teena (born Teena Brandon), who spent her late adolescence in several Nebraska towns tryin g to pose as a boy. She was eventually exposed by the police when they arrested her for theft, then raped on Christmas Eve by two ex-coms, who killed her a week later. Filmmakers Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir interview family, friends, and the convict ed killers. U.S., 1998, Color, 90 min. Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Terrace Room). Carlos Serrato, UI LGB Staff & Faculty Assoc., 335-3059.
7 - 9 p.m. Evening for Spirit, (1st & 3rd Thurs. each month). SpiritHill Retreat & Healing Space for Women, 604 Cedar Valley Rd., West Branch. Gail Ardery, 643-2613.
Friday, April 16
9:30 p.m. Bijou Film: The Brandon Teena Story (see description in April 15 listing). Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Terrace Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu.
Saturday, April 17
1 - 3 p.m. Youth Group Meeting (Under 21). Mark Signs, Free Medical Clinic, 120 N. Dubuque St., 358-1689, GLBTQyouth@aol.com.
7 p.m. Bijou Film: The Brandon Teena Story (see description in April 15 listing). Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Terrace Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu.
Sunday, April 18
6 - 8 p.m. LGBT Cinema: Torch Song Trilogy. A discussion group for people who want to think critically about gay, lesbian, bisexuaal, and transgender cinema. Women's Resource and Action Center, 130 N. Madison St., 335-1486.
9:30 p.m. Bijou Film: The Brandon Teena Story (see description in April 15 listing). Tickets $4. Iowa Memorial Union (Terrace Room). Bijou, 335-3258, bijou@uiowa.edu.
Monday, April 19
1 - 4 p.m. Drop-in HIV Testing (Every Monday). Marci or Amy, ICARE, 321 1st St., 338-2135.
Saturday, April 20
1 - 3 p.m. Youth Group Meeting (Under 21). Mark Signs, Free Medical Clinic, 120 N. Dubuque St., 358-1689, GLBTQyouth@aol.com.
Wednesday, April 21
7 - 9 p.m. MSM: A Day in the Life (every Wed. in April, see description in April 7 listing). Coral Ridge Mall (Community Room, next to mall office near food court). Chris Taylor, Men Supporting Men, 356-6040 ext. 119.
Saturday, April 24
1 - 3 p.m. Youth Group Meeting (Under 21). Mark Signs, Free Medical Clinic, 120 N. Dubuque St., 358-1689, GLBTQyouth@aol.com.
8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Somewhere Over the Rainbow: All Ages Alternative Prom. Admission $5. Old Brick, 26 E. Market St. (corner of Clinton & Market). Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Union, 335-3251, glbtu@uiowa.edu
Sunday, April 25
6 - 8 p.m. GLBTU General Meeting: Campaign to End Homophobia. Location: Women's Resource and Action Center, 130 N. Madison St., Contact: Gay, Lesibna, Bisexual, Transgender Union, 335-3251, glbtu@uiowa.edu
6 - 8 p.m. LGBT Cinema: The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love. A discussion group for people who want to think critically about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender cinema. Women's Resource and Action Center, 130 N. Madis on St., 335-1486.
Monday, April 26
1 - 4 p.m. Drop-in HIV Testing (Every Monday). Marci or Amy, ICARE, 321 1st St., 338-2135.
7 - 9 p.m. MSM: Break Ups. Join other gay/bi men in a discussion of break ups and how they affect our lives. Iowa City Recreation Building, 220 S. Gilbert St. Chris Taylor, Men Supporting Men, 356-6040 ext. 119.
Wednesday, April 28
Time TBA. Iowa City Bi-Group Meeting. Contact Women's Resource and Action Center for more information, 335-1486.
7 - 9 p.m. MSM: A Day in the Life (every Wed. in April, see description in April 7 listing). Coral Ridge Mall (Community Room, next to mall office near food court). Chris Taylor, Men Supporting Men, 356-6040 ext. 119.
Friday, April 30
7:30 p.m. WRAC Coffeehouse: A Celebration of Women's Voices. Location: Unitarian Universalist Society, 10 S. Gilbert St. Suzi Steffen, Women's Resource & Action Center, 335-1486.
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Last Revised: April 7, 1999