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One of the films being featured in SIFF's New Italian Cinema Festival looks like an excellent gay-themed movie! Different From Whom? is the debut film from director Umberto Carteni. The film follows an out gay man running for a mayor in a conservative town.

In an unnamed Italian city, the current conservative mayor builds walls to stop crime. Piero (Luca Argentero) is more interested in building community – for gays and lesbians, in particular. When he is paired with a more family-focused woman as his deputy mayor, much conflict ensues. As opposites start attracting, however, Piero’s political ambitions – and his long-term relationship with Remo (Filippo Negro) – are threatened. 

Punctuated by bouncy R&B tunes, Different From Whom is a delightful farce about sexuality and politics that playfully satirizes all the spaces along both continuums.

Looks fun and it's just a short trek off the Hill! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The screening is at 7:...

Looking for something fun to do this Thursday night? Grab some friends and prepare for a crazy, hilarious, & raunchy night at Julia's!

Hedda Lettuce will perform her one-woman comedic tour de force-EAT ME! Devilish, delightful and delicious Hedda dazzles the crowd with her award winning comedy and signature song styling. Expect the unexpected! Comes with a side of raunch dressing. Show at 9pm, dinner available starting at 7pm, for best seats arrive early! Two drink min. if you don't want to eat!

Tickets start at $20 and you can buy them in advance from Brown Paper Tickets.

We recently dined out at Meza, one of Capitol Hills newest restaurants. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I have noticed that each time I pass by Meza, there seems to be a high concentration of gay and lesbian diners. :-) This was no different on the night we were there.

Sitting up at the bar, my dinner partner and I had an enjoyable evening chatting with the chef/owner, Alejandro. We shared several dishes including hongos (warm mushrooms sauteed with garlic and wine served on toasted bread) and the seared scallops. I enjoyed the Ibiza bocadillos, a hot sandwich filled with seared scallops, spicy jalapenos, and plenty of garlic; while my dinner date had a vegetarian arepitas, a small corncake stuffed with mixed seasoned veggies.

What I enjoyed most about Meza is it's versatility. It seems like a great place to enjoy a light dinner, share a few bites and enjoy a drink before heading out to a party, AND the perfect way to end an evening of drinking and dancing, since Meza is open and serving a full menu until...

Looks like Capitol Hill is getting a second helping of Doghouse Leathers! They are setting up shop between the vacuum repair shop and Old School Frozen Custard.

From the flyer:

DOGHOUSE LEATHERS will be opening their 2nd location in this space in early November. Please visit our other store located inside the Cuff Complex at 13th and E. Pine. That shop is open Fri/Sat nights.
Doghouse Leathers
1312 E Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
info@doghouseleathers.org

Lets hope their hours aren't limited to Friday and Saturday to help us quench our weekday fetishes.  :)