CLEVELAND, Ohio — If you're downtown the week of Aug. 10, you'll notice thousands of people gathering at Mall C across from the new Cleveland Convention Center.
The area is being called Festival Village and is serving as the free entertainment and social hub for the 2014 Gay Games from Aug. 10-15.
Following Gay Games competitions, people will gather at Mall C to celebrate, visit sponsors, enjoy food from local vendors and listen to artists.
WHEN:
Aug. 10 (Sunday): 2 p.m.-midnight
Aug. 11-14 (Monday through Thursday): 4-11 p.m.
Aug. 15(Friday): 4 p.m.-midnight
WHAT:
Click on the following dates for more information provided by the official Gay Games website on other artists/bands performing.
Aug. 10:
A 10-hour dance party, feature internationally known, New York City-based DJ/producer Joe Gauthreaux with local DJs Saint and Glisten produced in in conjunction with the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (4 p.m.)
Aug. 11:
HEADLINER: JD Samson and MEN: The high-energy Brooklyn, N.Y.-based band is fronted by Samson, the Ohio-born former member of Le Tigre.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 12:
HEADLINER: Bright Light Bright Light: The rising star of electro-pop has been called the "hottest new thing in music" by Elton John.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 13:
HEADLINER: Jenny Owen Youngs: The Brooklyn-based group has been called compelling, sophisticated and heartfelt by the Washington Post.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 14:
HEADLINERS:
Detox: She finished in the top four as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race and is known for her comedy parodies
Le1f: The New York-based rapper and hip hop performer made his national television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in March.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 15:
HEADLINER: Ana Matronic: The female lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy-nominated, chart-topping Scissor Sisters.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
In addition to the headliners and entertainment stage, Festival Village features the AHA lighting project, a beer garden, visual arts space, medal recognition events, sponsor and merchandise booths. Visit gg9cle.com for more information.
Following Gay Games competitions, people will gather at Mall C to celebrate, visit sponsors, enjoy food from local vendors and listen to artists.
WHEN:
Aug. 10 (Sunday): 2 p.m.-midnight
Aug. 11-14 (Monday through Thursday): 4-11 p.m.
Aug. 15(Friday): 4 p.m.-midnight
WHAT:
Click on the following dates for more information provided by the official Gay Games website on other artists/bands performing.
Aug. 10:
A 10-hour dance party, feature internationally known, New York City-based DJ/producer Joe Gauthreaux with local DJs Saint and Glisten produced in in conjunction with the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (4 p.m.)
Aug. 11:
HEADLINER: JD Samson and MEN: The high-energy Brooklyn, N.Y.-based band is fronted by Samson, the Ohio-born former member of Le Tigre.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 12:
HEADLINER: Bright Light Bright Light: The rising star of electro-pop has been called the "hottest new thing in music" by Elton John.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 13:
HEADLINER: Jenny Owen Youngs: The Brooklyn-based group has been called compelling, sophisticated and heartfelt by the Washington Post.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 14:
HEADLINERS:
Detox: She finished in the top four as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race and is known for her comedy parodies
Le1f: The New York-based rapper and hip hop performer made his national television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in March.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
Aug. 15:
HEADLINER: Ana Matronic: The female lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy-nominated, chart-topping Scissor Sisters.
Graffiti Heart Live Art Installations (6 p.m.)
In addition to the headliners and entertainment stage, Festival Village features the AHA lighting project, a beer garden, visual arts space, medal recognition events, sponsor and merchandise booths. Visit gg9cle.com for more information.
