May 26-June 8 . 2012 qnotes

The queens got it!May 29-June 3 • Charlotte“La Cage Aux Folles”Winner of three Tony Awards including the award for Best Musical Revival,this hilarious new production of “La Cage Aux Folles” was the biggest hit of the2010 Broadway season, leaving audiences in stitches night after night! StarringGeorge Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, “La Cage” tells the story of Georges(George Hamilton), the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and hispartner Albin (Christopher Sieber), who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuseZaza. When Georges’ son brings his fiancée’s conservative parents home tomeet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boasfly! “La Cage” is a tuneful and touching tale of one family’s struggle to staytogether, stay fabulous, and above all else, stay true to themselves! Belt Theaterat Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 North Tryon St. blumenthalarts.org.Qqnotes eventsgoqnotes.com/qguide/eventsarts. entertainment. news. views.May 27 • Winston-Salem2nd/4th Sunday Winston-Salem Tea DanceA portion of the proceeds will benefit EqualityWinston-Salem. Suggested $3 donation at thedoor. Music by DJ Clash featuring a dance offwith cash prizes. 5–9 p.m. Encore, 411 W. 4thSt. 336-918-0902.outatthemovieswinston.org.May 30 • Winston SalemWednesday Tea EventOut at the Movies presents their Wednesdayevent which supports a variety of LGBT charitieswith a portion of the proceeds. There willbe an outside patio bar, tapas and fun timesfor everyone. Drink specials and guest pickedmusic. 6 p.m. Encore, 411 West 4th St.outatthemovieswinston.org.June 1 • RaleighFirst Friday Art and WineThis month, The LGBT Center of Raleighfeatures the artwork of local residentRebecca Chapin. The LGBT Center is proudto be the only venue in the Triangle exclusivelyshowcasing emerging and establishedLGBT artists. For more information about TheLGBT Center of Raleigh and their events, visittheir website. 6-9 p.m. The LGBT Center ofRaleigh, 411 Hillsborough St.lgbtcenterofraleigh.comJune 2 • Rock HillPaint for the Cure benefiting RAINJoin Chi Psi Omega Fraternity as they holda unique event benefiting Regional AIDSInterfaith Network (RAIN). There will be musicto keep you entertained and food/drinks tokeep you energized and hydrated for play.Prizes to the winning team during tournamentplay, and door prize giveaways at random toplayers. Come out and help us raise money forRAIN.For more information and to purchasetickets, contact Chi Psi Omega Fraternity. 12-6p.m. Palmetto Hills Paintball Fields,1481 Anderson Rd. South.chipsiomegafraternity.org.June 1 • Myrtle BeachFirst Friday Happy HourFirst Friday is the after work happy hourdesigned for everyone to just have fun whenthe work day is over and to meet new friends.Join in for the gay professionals happy hourwhere everyone is welcome! To stay up todate with each month’s events make sure toforward your email address to firstfriday@gamblelivingston.com. This month’s happyhour will be at King Kong Sushi and will featurehalf off bottles of wine. King Kong Sushi,2120 Oakheart Road.kingkongsushi.com.June 5 • CharlotteWhat Does Amendment One MeanLearn what Amendment One really meansand find out how you can protect yourselfand your partner at a free legal presentationby attorney Connie J. Vetter. Vetter has beenin practice serving the legal needs of LGBTNorth Carolinians foralmost 20 years. Inaddition to her legalpractice, she is anactivist and volunteerfor LGBT causes. Theevent is co-sponsoredby MeckPAC. Thisevent is free and opento the public. 7 p.m.The LGBT CommunityCenter of Charlotte,820 Hamilton St., SuiteB11 (located in theNorth Carolina MusicFactory).gaycharlotte.comJune 14 • Columbia“Avenue Q” - Pride styleWinner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for BestMusical, Best Score and Best Book, “AvenueQ” is part flesh, part felt and packed withheart. “Avenue Q” is a laugh-out-loud musicalthat tells the timeless story of a recent collegegrad named Princeton who moves into ashabby New York apartment all the way outon Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girlnext door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (theinternet sexpert), Lucy the Slut (need we saymore?), and other colorful types who helpPrinceton finally discover his purpose in life!Featuring puppets created by The ColumbiaMarionette Theatre! “Avenue Q” will leaveyou rolling in the aisles with the most originalexperience in the Midlands thissummer. Proceeds benefit SCPride and The Harriet HancockFoundation. Trustus Theatre,520 Lady St.scpride.org/avenueq.June 23 • Charlotte“Falsettos” — A musical byWilliam FinnQueen City Theatre Companybrings a night of music andtheatre to the McGlohonTheatre for two nights only withFalsettos, a musical comedyabout life, love, sex and loss.The characters renegotiatethe definitions of family andwhat it means to care for and about someone.The story revolves around Marvin, hisex-wife Trina, his psychiatrist Mendel, hisson Jason and his gay lover Whizzer Brown.We also meet Marvin’s lesbian neighbors, Dr.Charlotte, an internist and Cordelia, a koshercaterer. Winner of the Tony Award for BestBook and Best Original Score, and with anextraordinary cast of local artists, this is atheatrical event that you will not want to miss!Any donations and proceeds from this eventis part of the Queen’s Fab Fest and benefitCampus Pride for LGBT Youth. McGlohonTheater at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St.queencitytheatre.com.we want your who/what/whereSubmitting an event for inclusion in our calendarhas never been easier:visit goqnotes.com/qguide/events/submitMay 26-June 8 . 2012 qnotes 23