A scene from the film ‘Butterfly,’ one of four banned movies screening at the Chinese LGBT Film Festival from Sept. 5–7 at The LGBT Center.
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Friday, September 5–7
Comrades
The LGBT Center and Asia Catalyst present a weekend film showcase of four works produced by Beijing students and baned by the Chinese authorities. This Chinese LGBT Film Festival featuring Welcome to Destination Shanghai, TangTang, Butterfly and East Palace, West Palace gives a glimpse into the lives of the gay Chinese. Visit gaycenter.org for times and prices. The Center, 208 W. 13th St., asiacatalyst.org/comrades.
Friday, September 5
Reading Rosenfels
Think the world would be a better place if everyone understood eachother better? Think about psychological masculinity and femininity apart from gender? Then join the Paul Rosenfels reading group, beginning with the humanistic psychologist's revolutionary work "A Renegade Psychiatrist's Story." Should be read before meeting and can be downloaded at ninthstreetcenter.org/schedule. 8–10 p.m., The Center, 208 W. 13th St, $10, 718-473-0702.
Monday, September 8
Booze, Boys, Bikes & Beauty—A Benefit
Ms. All Beef Patty hosts this happy hour fundraiser to help support Michael Munoz (rider 189) in the Breaking the Cycle AIDS Ride from Gettysburg to Manhatttan. Special guests include indie fold rockstar Sarah Donner, Booth & Pat "The Smothers Borthers on Crystal Meth" and diva Amy Lynn Zanetto of Amy Lynn & The Gun Show.DJ Torrez spins while teh bar serves up $6 Alchemia Vodka specials. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Cafe 50, W. 22nd St., 212-352-2233.
Youth Benefit
St. Luke in the Fields' LGBTQ Youth Outreach program holds a benefit to raise money for its programs which target homeless and marginalized young people who hang out near Christopher Street. The organization must raise $30,000 by September 30, 2008, for dance and drama workshops, nutritious meals and social worker evaluations to connect young people with the services they need. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bubby's Restaurant, 118 Hudson St., stlukeinthefields.org, RSVP to 212-633-2099 or mfoulke@stlukeinthefields.org.
Tuesday, September 9–10
Travel Writing Class
Michael T. Luongo, freelance writer, editor and photographer, presents a travel writing workshop at the LGBT Center to focus on getting published, learning the business and looking at gay and mainstream markets. There will be writing assignments for this workshop. 6–9 p.m., The Center, 208 W. 13th St., free, gaycenter.org.
Wednesday, September 10
Doing It Safely
In response to severe NYC budget cuts in HIV/AIDS funding, Positive Health Project hosts a fundraiser with live performances, safe-sex and safer drug using demonstrations, cocktails and food. PCP works with drug users and marginalized groups in danger of HIV and hepatitis. 6–9:30 p.m., The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard St., $20, partywithphp@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 11
Concert for Peace
Musicians for Harmony presents the 7th Annual 'Concert for Peace' ith Karim Wasfi of the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra, the Shanghai Quartet with Michael Tree, Syrian clarinetist Kinah Azmeh, Eric Jacobson and others, along with Miss USA 2008 Chrystle Stewart. Musicians for Harmony promotes world peace through musical diplomacy and cultural exchange. 7:30 p.m., Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Center, 129 W. 67th St., musicians4harmony.org, 212-501-3330.
Friday, September 12
Dream of Music & Art
Susan Morabito, national gay DJ, expands into visual art with "Dream of Music & Art" which features two of Bowersock's stable artists and Morabito's new mix inspired by the artists' work live on opening night. Exhibit runs through October 7. 7–10 p.m., Bowersock Gallery, 373 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA, 508-487-4994.
Sunday, September 14
Marriage Walk
Join the annual Marriage Equality Wedding March with a picnic and festival hosted by off-Broadway personality Scott Nevins and the Gender Offenders burlesque, plus other live performances as thousands of LGBT New Yorkers march for their rights to marry. 11–5 p.m., register at meny.org.
Men Having Babies
The Center Kids Program, the family program of the LGBT Center presents a special “how-to” program for gay men who want to have a baby. Leading experts in gay parenting provide information about the medical, legal and psychological issues that gay parents must address to have a baby through surrogacy. Experts also review options to help reduce the costs associated with having a baby for gay men, and gay parents also speak about the experiences and challenges of starting a family. 1–4 p.m., The Center, 208 W 13th St., $10, menhavingbabies.com, 212-620-7310.
Tuesday, September 16
Allied Evening
Spend an evening with the allies to benefit the Log Cabin Republicans of New York, who work for equality in politics. Meet the Assembly Republicans who voted for Marriage Equality including Assembly members Teresa Sayward, Joel Miller, Dede Scozzafava and Janet Duprey and Senate majority leader Dean Skelos. 6:30–8:30 p.m., 38 E. First St., $150 advance/$175 door, nyc.logcabin.org, 917-664-2642.
Free Dance Classes
Times Squares Square Dance Club, a gay and lesbian non-profit dance club, hosts a free open house in the West Village for the public and guests to learn the basics of modern square dancing. No partner or dance experience is required. Comfortable shoes or sneakers are suggested. Refreshments will be served. 7:30 p.m., Public School 3, 490 Hudson St., timesquares.org.
Thursday, September 18
Out To Work
Find a career in the safe, friendly environment of the LGBT Center at the 2nd Annual Out To Work LGBT career fair. Network with potential employers looking to expand at this event presented by the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. Last year, forty exibitors, including HSBC, Con Edison, Google, Crunch, NYPD and more attended. 12–7 p.m., The Center, 208 W. 13th St., free, outtowork.com.
Friday, September 19
Out At Night
Fairgrounds 2008 is the 5th Annual Out At Night event at Six Flags Great Adventure for the LGBT community, their friends and families. Presented by Mark Nelson events and Heritage of Pride, the one day pass is used for all available park rides, while Seth Gold minds the turntables. Tickets are on sale at Wear Me Out, Universal Gear, Steel Gym and Village Apothecary $40 in advance or $45 day of. A round trip bus pass from New York City is $40. 6 p.m., Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ, marknelson.biz/fair08/tix2.html.
Sunday, September 21
Empowering Workshops
Gay Men's Conference 2008 brings 10 empowering workshops to the LGBT Center. The 90-minute interactive workshops focus on love, sex, intimacy, addiction and relationships including on-line/in-person dating, making relationships at work, sexuality/masculinity and getting beyond sexual compulsion. Social hour and breaks with refreshments and the opportunity to meet other men. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., The Center, 208 W. 13th St., identityhouse.org.
Tuesday, September 23
Free Dance Classes
Times Squares Square Dance Club, a gay and lesbian non-profit dance club, hosts a free open house in the West Village for the public and guests to learn the basics of modern square dancing. No partner or dance experience is required. Comfortable shoes or sneakers are suggested. Refreshments will be served. 7:30 p.m., Public School 3, 490 Hudson St., timesquares.org, 212-749-4291.
LGBT Adventures
Sundance, an LGBT outdoor adventure society, holds its Fall open house with a social hour and free refreshments for old members to meet new members, learn about the organization and to discuss upcoming events and activities. 7 p.m., The Center, 208 W. 13th St., sundanceoutdoor.org, 212-543-1012.
Saturday, September 26
Cocktails for Carmen's
Carmen's Place holds its first cocktail party fundraiser to benefit the homeless shelter for transgender youths. The event honors Danny Drum, Rev. Rosalind Brathwaite, Tina Donovan and Rev. Pat Evant with food, drinks and raffle prizes. RSVP to Nina Hunt 718-626-8636. 7 p.m., Cavalier Restaurant, 85-19 37 Ave., Jackson Heights, $50 suggested, 718-458-7474.
Sunday, October 5
Pride Picnic
The Staten Island LGBT Center and Community Health Action Staten Island host the Staten Island Coming Out Day Picnic with free food, beverages and fun. A family friendly event held under the big tent with leashed pets welcome. 12–4 p.m., Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, siprideevents@gmail.com, 718-981-3296.
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