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Welcome to Ogunquit, ME
Ogunquit, which means Beautiful Place by The Sea in the language of the Algonquin Indians, is an artsy resort village (located 66 miles north of Boston) that has been welcoming gay and lesbian visitors and their families for over 100 years.  Ogunquit has three miles of white sandy beaches, dance clubs and restaurants for every taste and budget.  In summer and even winter, there is always plenty to see and do!

GAY OGUNQUIT: EVENTS & NEWS

Live music at the Front Porch

Live music at the Front Porch

Front Porch Piano Bar
Friday and Saturday nights 5pm-close
Soft Architecture, colorful artwork, great martinis, smiling friends and good laughs, not to mention the best pianists in New England.
Women's T Dance

Women's T Dance

Maine Street Video Bar
May 10, 3-9pm
MaineStreet's monthly dance is a very popular event for women. Get tickets early from DJ Jodi.
John Gorka with Antje Duvekot

John Gorka with Antje Duvekot

Jonathan's Restaurant
May 10, 2008 8pm
Rolling Stone called him "the pre-eminent male singer-songwriter of the new folk movement." His burnished baritone gives his sound the comfort of an overstuffed chair, and his music celebrates humanity both joyous and tearful. $30.00 TICKET PRICE includes dessert & coffee or 2 house drinks. Phone: 1-800-464-9934
Pete Best Band & British Yankees

Pete Best Band & British Yankees

Jonathan's Restaurant
May 15, 2008 8pm
The Beattle's Original Drummer plus one of Boston's Finest Bands, British Yankees. 2 Bands Live, 1 Night at Jonathan's Ogunquit. $20 Cover. Phone: 1-800-464-9934.
Spend Victoria Day Weekend in Ogunquit

Spend Victoria Day Weekend in Ogunquit

Weekend starting May 16
It's the official celebration in Canada of the birthdays of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. People in Quebec call the Holiday la Fete des Patriotes . This holiday is the unofficial start of summer, with many Canadians heading south to Maine to enjoy lobster rolls and warm sunny walks on the beach! It's a great time to visit Ogunquit with great rates at guesthouses and all bars and restaurants open. Weather is usually nice, and you may meet a cute Francophone boyfriend!
Barry Rocklin at Five-0

Barry Rocklin at Five-0

Five-O Shore Road
Fridays and Saturdays May 16-June 28, 2008
Complete details here. You're invited to join in a piano bar free-for-all unmatched in New England. Audiences choose the entire evening's program from 900 choices on the laminated song menus at their tables. Flying without a net, Barry moves from Sinatra to Broadway, Rock, R&B, Country, Jazz, classic standards, TV themes, Elton John, Billy Joel, Michael Bublé, and so much more.
Country Tea Dance

Country Tea Dance

Maine Street Video Bar
May 17, 6pm
Get out your boots, your plaid shirts, and cowboy hats and get ready for some line dancing! Lessons from 6-7pm, followed by line dancing from 7-10pm. Lite dinner menu is available, and there's prizes for attire.
Forbidden Broadway

Forbidden Broadway

Ogunquit Playhouse
May 23-25, 208
This riotous parody of popular Broadway shows comes to the Playhouse stage for five performances only - Memorial Day weekend, May 23 through May 25! New York's longest running musical comedy spoofs show tunes, characters and plots as Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in this hilarious and entertaining tribute to some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters. Visit The Ogunquit Playhouse for more info.
Ogunquit Art Association Spring Show

Ogunquit Art Association Spring Show

Barn Gallery
May 21-June 21, 2008
The Ogunquit Art Association will have their Spring show May 21 to June 21 at the Barn Gallery, corner of Bourne Lane and Shore Road. This month's Showcase artists are Diane Boyce, watercolors, and Todd Bezold, oils. Also showing are members' grand exhibition and works focusing on Global Warming. Join tem on Saturday May 24th at 5- 8pm for the open reception.
Summer T Dance

Summer T Dance

Maine Street Video Bar
Sundays all summer
Complete info here. The MaineStreet T Dance kicks off Memorial Day weekend. Sundays all summer with resident DJ Susan Esthera.
Free Rapid HIV Testing

Free Rapid HIV Testing

Frannie Peabody Center
Every Tuesday 1 - 4 pm
Frannie Peabody Center offers free anonymous testing each Tuesday at 647 Rt. 1 Meadowbrook Plaza in York. The office is located in the mall tower. take elevator to the 3rd. floor, office suite 303. They also offer a brand new STD clinic for men and women, the first Tuesday of every month from 4-6 pm. Walk in or call 207-749-6818 for more info.
Piano Bar and Open Mic

Piano Bar and Open Mic

Admiral's Inn
Friday and Saturday nights Starting July 4 8:30-11:30pm
More info here. Join Robert D on Fridays and Rob or Steve on Saturdays for piano bar and open mic. No cover charge and it's open to the public.
Golf and Fitness Retreat

Golf and Fitness Retreat

Hydigolf Golf Lessons
September 6-13, 2008
Golf and Fitness Retreat with Hydi & Yogi. Yogi will be the instuctor for fitness as well as nutrition courses. Hydi will be conducting golf lessons as well as playing lessons. For more information please see hydigolf.net.
GO Ogunquit - Men's Group

GO Ogunquit - Men's Group

Black Boar Inn
Every Monday 7-9pm
Frannie Peabody Center's York Counties men's group is a sister group to G.O. Portland. The meetings are Monday nights, 7pm to 9pm at The Black Boar Inn 277 Main St. in Ogunquit. Check us out at www.googunquit.net For more info contact Jimmy Lucibello or call 207-363-3558 x 104.
Looking to get involved with the gay community???

Looking to get involved with the gay community???

Ogunquit
summer of 2008
Frannie Peabody Center is looking for a few guys for HIV outreach at the bars and other venues this summer in Ogunquit. If you are interested in learning more please call; Jimmy at 207-363-3996 x 104

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Maine Street Video Bar
Thursdays, June 5th through August 28th at 9:30pm
An everyday tale of gummi bears, flying tomatoes, a botched penectomy and the Platonic notion that sex is the human effort to reconnect two halves of our original whole, Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of fourth-wall smashing East German rock 'n' roll goddess, Hedwig Schmidt. A brutally honest musical theatre experience to startle your soul. Thursday nights at MaineStreet all summer. See Hedwig's web page here.
La Pizzeria Owners Celebrate 10 Years

La Pizzeria Owners Celebrate 10 Years

La Pizzeria
Andrew and Gennaro celebrate 10 years of owning La Pizzeria, the popular restaurant right in the center of town. We paid them a visit and sampled some of the cuisine. The pizza has always been great - but there were surprises waiting!
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2008 Season

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2008 Season

Ogunquit Playhouse
The Playhouse's 76th season features such favorites as My Fair Lady, Les Miserables, and Ogunquit's favorite actress Sally Struthers in Fiddler on the Roof!
Cloud 9 Dinner Specials

Cloud 9 Dinner Specials

Front Porch Restaurant
Thursday Nights
Every Thursday night is Cloud 9 at The Front Porch restaurant! It's a $9.99 night: for $9.99 they are offering a choice of 4 to 5 special entrees. So go ahead... Cloud 9 is the bargain of the century only at The Front Porch.
Live Music

Live Music

BeachFire Bar & Grille
Satuday Nights
BeachFire offers live blues, jazz, motown, 70's and folk music every Friday and Saturday night; Located in Footbridge Village on Route One. For the most up-to-date listing, visit www.BeachFireMaine.com.
The Khris Francis Show

The Khris Francis Show

Front Porch Piano Bar
Thursday-Sunday, 9pm
It's 2008 and the Khris Francis Show is back in town starting May 22! He's back with his all new show of laugh-off-your-seat adult musical comedy... Come see what everyone is talking about!
Sally Struthers and Eddie Mekka in Fiddler on the Roof

Sally Struthers and Eddie Mekka in Fiddler on the Roof

Ogunquit Playhouse
May 28 - June 21, 2008
Often called Broadway at its best, Fiddler on the Roof transports us to Anatevka, Russia where we meet dairyman Tevye (Mekka), and his wife, Golde (Struthers), and their five daughters, as they try to cope with their harsh existence under Tsarist rule, all the while struggling to maintaining their “Traditions.” Winner of nine Tony® Awards including Best Musical, features the songs “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Matchmaker Matchmaker.” This touching story holds a universal message of community and hope that continues to resonate with audiences, making it one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Visit The Ogunquit Playhouse for more info.

HIGHLIGHTS

Footbridge Eatery

Footbridge Eatery

659 Route 1 207.641.2666
Two of our favorite Ogunquitians have taken over Mama's, and they are working hard serving breakfast, and lunch! It's extra convenient if you are north of town by the Footbridge beach. If not, the trip might be worth it. The deli features the art work of co-owner John Stands. This nellie deli is fun to visit!! Planning a party? John & Curtis also will cater your event. Call the boys at the Deli!
Napoli Authentic Brick Oven Pizeria

Napoli Authentic Brick Oven Pizeria

667 Main Street 207.646.0303
Ogunquit's first and only brick oven pizza, served indoors or on the deck. It's a whole new taste on pizza. Beer and wine are served, and they deliver!
Maine Street Video Bar

Maine Street Video Bar

131 South Main Street 207.646.5101
DJ JoshK returns with live dancing Friday nights. DJ Ken spins Saturdays. MaineStreet is now open at 5pm daily! Featuring dancing Fri & Sat at 9pm, Karaoke Sundays, and Pool Tournaments Sundays and Tuesdays at 6.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Halloween 2007

Halloween 2007

October 27, 2007
A fun night with great costumes all over town.
Mr. Ogunquit Contest 2007

Mr. Ogunquit Contest 2007

Club InsideOUT
September 2, 2007
The annual Mr. Ogunquit Contest returned Labor Day Weekend and warmed up the town. Check out what has become a great community event over the past 30 years!


Ogunquit NOW

Friday, May 09, 2008

Live music at the Front Porch

Front Porch Piano Bar: 5:00pm-1:00am

Live Music

BeachFire Bar & Grille: 8:00pm

Dancing with DJ David G

Maine Street Video Bar: 9:00pm-1:00am

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Women's T Dance

Maine Street Video Bar: 3:00pm-9:00pm

Live music at the Front Porch

Front Porch Piano Bar: 5:00pm-1:00am

John Gorka with Antje Duvekot

Jonathan's Restaurant: 8:00pm

Live Music

BeachFire Bar & Grille: 8:00pm

Dancing with DJ Ken

Maine Street Video Bar: 9:00pm-1:00am

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Pool Tournament

Maine Street Video Bar: 6:00pm

Monday, May 12, 2008

GO Ogunquit - Men's Group

Black Boar Inn: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Free Rapid HIV Testing

Frannie Peabody Center: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Pool Tournament

Maine Street Video Bar: 6:00pm

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Pete Best Band & British Yankees

Jonathan's Restaurant: 8:00pm