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ONGOING EVENTS:
(MA, NEW in Springfield) Looking to start a lesbian book club in Springfield, to read lesbian and non-lesbian titles, to meet once a month. If you are interested please email me at sballcoach@aol.com with "bookclub" in the title.
(MA) Basketball League? Play basketball at on Thursday nights from 6 - 8 PM the gym is located in Springfield MA. This is a pick up league for both men and women of all levels. FMI: mmarcinkewich@yahoo.com
(MA) Every Wednesday; Pioneer Valley Lesbians Over 40; 6:15 - 8:00 pm; Topic-driven discussion group for thoughtful lesbians over 40. Meets at UMass Stonewall Center. FMI: gottivons@aol.com
(MA) LGBT Afternoon Tea Dances; Every 3rd Sunday of the month; 3-7 pm. Dance, Drink, Dialogue! The Union Station, 125A Pleasant Street. $8 admission, $5 w/student ID. FMI: www.nohopridepromos.com
(MA) Every first Wednesday of the month for a potluck dinner social. We meet at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield at 7:00 PM. FMI: at the INFOline 413-822-7268.
(WMA) Williamstn-LGBT Nite; LGBT night, THURSDAY at 9pm, at Mezze in Williamstown. Weekly indefinitely. FMI: justin.adkins@williams.edu.
(CT) Living Soulfully: A Monthly Men’s Gathering; Meets on 4th Wednesday of every month from 7:30-9:00pm at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective. FMI: HGLHC at 860-2787-4163.
(CT) RainbowRoom is open every Sunday from 3:00pm-6:00pm and is located at 1841 Broad St., Hartford. RainbowRoom is an affirming and safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning teens and young adults 13 to 21. RainbowRoom is a drop-in center located in an intimate, informal space with room for a variety of activities.
(VT) CORE GROUP; 6pm Potluck; 6:30pm Group Discussion, at the Menspace. Help guide the Men’s Program. Join us for a great potluck and then conversation about the program. We always welcome new members. Please come for the discussion even if you don’t come for the potluck!
(VT) BOOK CLUB; 7pm; 139 Main Street, Ste #606B. FMI: Curtis, 802-254-2400. Core Group is meeting on Thursday at the Menspace.
(VT) Transgender Support Group Meeting in Brattleboro, VT the fourth Sunday of every month. Open to anyone whose identity or expression doesn't fit neatly into the gender binary, including transpeople of all genders and sexual orientations: transgender, transsexual, FTM, MTF, non-op, pre-op, post-op, cross-dresser, bi-gendered, genderqueer, genderfluid, questioning ... Confidentiality guaranteed. FMI: Oshee: oshee@gdess.net
(VT) Wednesdays in May; DROP-IN EVENINGS: 6-9pm; Menspace; 67 Main Street, 4th Floor. From 6 to 9pm on Wednesdays the Menspace will be open with no ‘planned event.’ Pop in to see who’s around, play a game of cards, listen to music, hang out and chat. Men’s Program Event. 802-254-4444
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS:
Dec. 8; LGBT: We Demand Equality! 7- 9pm; UMass Amherst, Room TBD in Amherst, MA. Come to the first Western Mass meeting of Equality Across America to find out why we need a grassroots movement demanding full federal equality and how we can build it. UMass Campus Center 803; Come to the debut meeting of Western Mass. Equality Across America to discuss building a grassroots movement for LGBT equality.FMI: TRT events on FaceBook or glapon@gmail.com
Dec. 9; Holiday Cocktail Party; 7- 9pm; at The Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, MA. Reservations are required by Dec 1st. Donation $10, includes appetizers and cash bar and admission to the Festival of Trees.
Dec. 9; Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition; 7-9pm. The Coalition will be hosting a cocktail party at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield MA. Admission is $10 per person and includes admission to the Festival of Trees, appetizers, and a beer & wine cash bar. FMI: www.berkshirestonewall.org
As part of this event BSCC is trying to strengthen it's bonds with allies within the community. We have invited the mayor of Pittsfield, several local business owners, city councilors, state senators, and representatives.
We would also be honored if you someone from your organization would join us for the event as well. Your admission would of course be complimentary. If you choose to accept our offer please send us a reply and we will add those individual(s) to our VIP list. Thank you for your time and support.
Dec. 12; Dance at the Montague Grange; Caller Rebecca Lay with music by Tony Pisano and Friends; Time: 7-10pm; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID. FMI: www.lcfd.org/westma
Dec. 12; UniTy Holiday Party; starting at 6:30pm at The End Zone; 186 Main St in Indian Orchard, MA. This used to be the old Rainbow Connection. Ronnie and Brian are the couple who bought the bar. FMI: dejavudeja@sbcglobal.net
Feb. 6; Dance at the Montague Grange; Caller Brendan Taaffe with music by Shirley White and Linda Henry; 7-10pm; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID. FMI: www.lcfd.org/westma
Feb. 27; Dance at the Montague Grange; Caller Lisa Sieverts with music by Brendan Taafe and friends; 7-10pm; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID. FMI: www.lcfd.org/westma
CENTRAL MASS:
(Ongoing) Compassionate ears in live meetings of bi/gay married men take place in Worcester Ma. Twice a month. You Are Not the Only one. FMI: bmmg.org
BOSTON:
Ongoing:
Machine Monday’s; Dirty Sexy Mondays;10pm - 2am; Join the DSM Divas and DJ Susan Esthera for Boston's hottest and funniest drag show. 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com <http://www.nightclubmachine.com>
Machine Tuesday’s; Queer Circus; 10pm-2 am; Join head ringleader Eileen Dover for a raucous night of Gay Twister, Horny Jeopardy and a dance-with-the-drag-queen contest where you can win $50 each and every Tuesday! 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
Machine Thursday’s @ 10:00 pm; Join host Adam Morris for Karaoke in the Video Lounge starting at 10pm, with the Pool Room opening at 8pm. 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
Machine Fridays; Friday 10pm - 2am; Join us for Machine Fridays featuring resident DJ Darrin Friedman and you'll understand why It's recognized as the best night in Boston! 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
Machine Second Saturday’s; Dyke Night; 10pm - 2 am; Join Kristen for Dyke Night, every Second Saturday at Machine. 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
LGBT Caregiver Support Group; First Monday of the month; 6pm - 7:30 pm in Jamaica Plain, MA. This is a free monthly group that welcomes new members to talk about the impact of providing care for a partner, parent, sibling, spouse or friend. Come for stress relief, resources and understanding. Contact group facilitator Joanne Peskowitz at 617.271.4182 for details. Sponsored by the LGBT Aging Project and the Caregiver Alliance of Suffolk County.
LGBT Bereavement Group; Meets Thursday Evenings 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Brookline, MA. Starting September 24th. Contact Beth Prullage, LICSW, (413) 695-2236. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. To learn about upcoming LGBT Bereavement Groups in your area: contact Bob Linscott at (617) 522-1292.
Monthly “Back 2 Basics Tea Dances” for the GLBT community; at the Verve Lounge; Second Sunday of the month. The next dance on December 13. The Back 2 Basics monthly Tea Dances have been sell-out events in Roslindale for the past six months. FMI: rickward51@comcast.net <mailto:rickward51@comcast.net>
Milky Way at The Brewery, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain near the Stonybrook T stop, $6, 21+ www.dykenight.com <http://www.dykenight.com>
Dec. 4; In Memoriam Jorge Steven López Mercado. The Boston LGBT Film Festival co-presents the LGBT Screenings at the Boston Latino International Film Festival (http://www.bliff.org).
Dec. 4; Bob Saget; 7:30pm; Comedy Connection Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
Dec. 4; Handel and Haydn Society presents Handel’s Messiah; 7:30pm; Join Harry Christophers as he makes his eagerly anticipated debut as Artistic Director in an interpretation of Handel’s Messiah that The Boston Globe called a "revelation." Program to include: Handel: Messiah; Harry Christophers, conductor
Suzie LaBlanc, soprano; Daniel Taylor, countertenor; Tom Randle, tenor; Matthew Brook, bass-baritone
Handel and Haydn Chorus and Period Instrument Orchestra. Tickets $25 - $87. FMI: (617) 266 - 3605 or e-mail at boxoffice@handelandhaydn.org. Tell them you read it in The Rainbow Times!
Dec. 5; 5.00 p.m.; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the documentary “Por el Flamenco” by Shem Shemy; at Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. The journey of a loving Israeli couple into the depths of the flamenco scene in Granada, Spain, becomes the personal journey of one man to the roots of his own sadness. His accidental encounter with Yoel - an Israeli flamenco guitarist living in Andalucía, sparks the beginning of the shared journey into the heart of gypsy flamenco culture. His exploration of flamenco culture turns into an obsession, leaving behind his loved-one together with his previous life. The journey leads to encounters with fascinating characters of folk flamenco while at the same time taking us through an emotional odyssey in search of personal identity. A chronicle of love in the heart of Andalucía's world of flamenco - A film about passion and loss.
Dec. 6; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the feature narrative "THE DEVIL'S TAIL" by Christopher Comrie; 6pm; When Eddie disappears in the Yucatan Pete abandons his predictable life in Toronto, charging off without a plan to find his best friend, a charming Texan never-do-well. Arriving in Mexico with girlfriend Zoe and pal Dave, he is plunged into a world far darker than the familiar tourist images of Cancun.During his search Pete reunites with childhood love Kate, now Eddie's girlfriend, and befriends a retired Border Patrolman from Texas who is troubled by the disappearance of several local Mexicans connected to Eddie.As the number of the missing climbs, Pete uncovers more about his own past and his friend than he can bear.Blackly humorous, this is a raw, complex, human drama set against Mayan Ruins and stunning beaches in a beautiful country wrestling with its own history of racism and its convoluted relationship with "Norteamericanos". Q&A with film Director. FMI: www.bliff.org
Dec. 7; Drifting Closer: A Town Hall on Black Men’s Health and Healing; 6pm; City Year, 287 Columbus Ave, Boston MA. Author Kai Wright returns to the Commonwealth to break down the societal constructs that uphold institutional barriers to equal access. Overview on the impact of systematic racism and oppression faced by Black/African American men, including health disparities related to HIV/AIDS, intravenous drug use, and homelessness. The strength and resiliency within the community will also be discussed. Paul Glass of Fenway Health will lead an open dialogue where consumers, health care professionals, and activists can share their experiences and offer concrete action steps.
Dec. 11; 7.00 p.m; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the documentary “¿Oye, qué bolá? Cuban Voices on Sexual Diversity?” by Jerome Scully and David Fernandez; Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. Coral is a transsexual who has been working as a prostitute in Madrid for 20 years: David arrives one night from their hometown with the dream of becoming a woman. He instantly brings out Coral’s motherly instinct and she tries to protect him at all costs so that he doesn’t make the same mistakes she made and that have marked her for life. FMI: www.bliff.org
Dec. 12; The Cliks & Hunter Valentine; 472/480 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA; The Middle East Club; $10
Doors: 9:00 p.m., Show starts: 10:00 p.m.; Show starts: 9:00 p.m.; Tickets 18+; FMI: http://mideastclub.com/
Dec. 13; 5.30 p.m.; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the feature narrative “Los Dioses Rotos” (Broken Gods) by Ernesto Daranas; Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. Ernesto Daranas offers a modern version of the values represented by Alberto Yarini, a famous Cuban pimp and political figure at the turn of the 20th century who was shot to death by his French rivals in control of the prostitution business in Havana.
Dec. 15-Dec. 27; MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. FMI: www.broadwayticketscenter.com/Event.aspx?EventID=31837
Jan. 23; Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s 12th Lesbian & Friends Fundraising Dance and Auction at The Holiday Inn in Brookline. Tickets $40 online or $45 at door. All proceeds benefit MBCC. Register online at www.MBCC.org FMI: abby.maxim@gmail.com
P-Town:
Attention: FREE PARKING IN MUNICIPAL LOTS FROM NOVEMBER 1ST TO MARCH 30TH!
ONGOING:
KARAOKE in the Little Bar at the A-HOUSE; The Atlantic House Karaoke in the Little Bar at the A-House every Tues.& Thurs. Thursday nights are hosted by Thirsty Burlington.
Dec. 4-6; 10th Annual Holly Folly. The only GLBT holiday celebration. Come to Provincetown to eat, drink and of course be Mary. Start your holiday shopping with the Shop Hop, enjoy lots of entertainment including the Boston Gay Men's Chorus and enjoy the winter beauty of Provincetown. Check out the Holly Folly page on www.ptown.org for a full schedule of events. Sing a-longs, cabaret, dances, holiday house tour, shopping, shopping, shopping and more! FMI: www.hollyfolly.com
Dec. 4; "TIS the SEASON for GIVING" drag entertainers benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
Paramount at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street; 9pm. Join us for a wild night of music, laughter and fun all for a good cause. “Tis the Season for Giving” is presented by Mike Steers aka Anita Cocktail as a fundraiser to benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. Featuring a bevy of local drag entertainers including Thirsty Burlington, Suede, Felicity Lane, Pearlene, Dana Denzel, Barbie Q, Ashley Michelle, Teeny Tiny Tina Turner and other surprise guests. There will be some extravagant raffles and your generous donations will be accepted throughout the evening. Doors open at 8:30pm with a $10 admission charge with proceeds to benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. FMI: www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 5; BOSTON GAY MEN'S CHORUS; Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 236 Commercial St. A Holly Folly tradition and the perfect kick-off to the holiday season. There will be two shows - 7pm and 9pm and the program runs about an hour. Tickets are $20.00 in advance / $25.00 at the door. Tickets on sale now.
FMI: www.ptown.org
Dec. 8; KARAOKE in the Little Bar at the A-HOUSE; 10-1am; The Atlantic House Karaoke in the Little Bar at the A-House every Tues.& Thurs. Thursday nights are hosted by Thirsty Burlington. FMI: www.ahouse.com
Dec. 11; Martini Night At The Shipwreck Lounge; 5-midnight; Shipwreck Lounge At The Brass Key. Come, relax and chill with a fabulous Signature Martini fireside at the Shipwreck Lounge. 10 Carver Street, Ptown. FMI: www.ptownlounge.com
Dec. 22; KARAOKE NIGHT at THE CLUB PURGATORY; Gifford House Inn; We have the largest karaoke song list in Provincetown. Hosted by Ashley Michelle w/DJ Dave. SPECIAL 2009 ~ BUD AND BUD LITE $3.00 !!! FMI: www.giffordhouse.com
Dec. 24 & 25; Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner; Bistro At Crowne Pointe; Christmas Eve & Day Dinner Menu. Make your dinner reservations online. Open To The Public. $54.95 per person, tax, gratuity and all beverages excluded. 18% gratuity will be added to all checks. All reservations must be paid in full in advance by credit card, cash or check. FMI: www.crownepointe.com No refunds for cancellations after December 15th.
Dec. 29; DRINKS AT THE VAULT; The Vault at The Crown & Anchor. The Vault is what a leather bar should be! Friendly bartenders and customers & drink specials all fall and winter. FMI:www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 31; Resolution 2010 at The Crown & Anchor; Paramount Room at The Crown & Anchor. 9-2am.
Our extra special, extra long dance party to ring in the New Year kicks off at 9:00pm and goes until 2am in the Paramount with our fabulous resident DJ Chris Racine. Music & video feeds into the Wave Bar give you 2 venues to party in with NO COVER! FMI: www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 31; BOBBY WETHERBEE SINGS IN THE NEW YEAR; Central House Restaurant at the Crown & Anchor.
Fan favorite Bobby Wetherbee returns to sing in the New Year. Make your dinner reservations and then stay and listen to the #1 entertainer in Provincetown! What a perfect way to welcome 2010!
FMI: www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 31; CELEBRATION 2010 at the A-HOUSE; The Atlantic House. One of the BIGGEST parties of the year ! Don't miss out on this one. Join Host Thirsty Burlington as we ring in the New Year. Free hats, noisemakers and Free Champagne Toast at Midnight ! Fantastic Music by Billboard Magazine Reporter and Resident DJ David LaSalle playing all your favorites from 2009 and Brand New tracks to bring you into 2010. 10-2am. FMI: www.ahouse.com.
Dec. 31; Celebrate New Years Eve. Reservations are a must at your favorite restaurant or place to stay!
Jan. 3; LEATHER NIGHT @ CLUB PURGATORY; 10:30-1am; The Club Purgatory@ The Gifford House Inn 9 Carver St. Grab your chaps and boots and head on down to Club Purgatory for Leather Night, THE place to be on Sunday. FMI: www.giffordhouse.com
RHODE ISLAND:
Ongoing; The Greater Providence Chapter of PFLAG meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm at their regular meeting place: The Met School Justice Building 325 Public Street Providence, RI 02905. FMI, please call (401) 751-7571, or email: pflagprovidence@verizon.net
Ongoing; ACOS Gay Bingo; Gay Bingo is held on the third Thursday of every month from September through May. The doors open at 6 pm, and the game starts promptly at 7 pm. For more information visit www.aidscareos.org
Dec. 5; Teen & Young Adult Coffeehouse @ Pilgrim Lutheran Church; 7-10pm; Teen and young adult coffeehouse at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church (located at 1817 Warwick Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island). FMI: (401) 739-2937.
Dec. 13; Jason & deMarco Concert (singing duo); 2-4:40pm; Greetings to our LGBT Friends and Allies! Jason & deMarco have had the opportunity to perform at numerous high profile events including the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Awards in Los Angeles, the Matthew Shepard Foundation's annual gala in Denver, and the 2006 Human Rights Campaign Gala at the Waldorf Astoria New York." The concert will be held here at the First Congregational Church at 2pm. The church is located at 2 East Central Street, right in the center of Natick at the intersection of routes 27 and 135. FMI: www.firstchurchnatick.org FREE ADMISSION. There will be a free-will offering taken during the concert to support Jason & deMarco.
Dec. 17; ACOS Gay Bingo @ Riviera Bingo Palace; 7-9pm; 1612 Elmwood Ave., Cranston, RI 02910. Gay Bingo is traditional bingo spiced up with drag queens, disco music, crazy themes, costumes, local celebrities, entertainment, and lots of laughs. Gay Bingo is held on the third Thursday of every month from September through May. The doors open at 6 pm, and the game starts promptly at 7 pm. For more information visit www.aidscareos.org
CONNECTICUT:
Latin Night (ongoing); The Chez Est; every first and third Saturday; 458 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT; FMI: www.chezest.com
Club Lucy (ongoing); The Chez Est; every second Saturday; 458 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT; FMI: www.chezest.com
Dec. 9; LGBTQI Foster Parent Support Group; LGBTQI Parent-led foster/foster to adoption support group sponsored by Klingberg Family Centers 370 Linwood ST New Britain CT 06051 @ 6:30pm; Families considering adoption/foster care welcome! FMI: lindas@klingberg.com
VERMONT:
Dec. 7; LGBT Business Networking HOLIDAY SOCIAL; Menspace opens at 5:30pm. Bring a holiday snack to share!
Dec. 11; "Julia Potluck" at Charles Lappen's in Colrain. Latkes! Charles will share his family recipe and do a cooking demonstration of latkes on this, the first night of Hanukah. Please RSVP to Charles at 413-624-5507 or charles111056@gmail.com so he knows how many potatoes to grate.
Dec. 16; HOLIDAY PROJECT WRAP UP (and cookie swap!); We'll be wrapping up the gifts from the Holiday Project and swapping cookies! If you just want to help wrap, that's fine. You can come without cookies. If you do want to swap cookies, bring a plate of cookies and be prepared to take home a plate of mixed treats. FMI: eflash@sover.net or call 802-254-4444.
Dec. 18; Spirituality Night -- Holiday Movie Night. This month we are having a "holiday movie" night and investigating the spiritual messages of holiday films and talking about if Christian-themed holiday movies reach out to a wider spiritual audience. We'll have holiday films on hand, and those who show up will decide which film we will watch by a simple vote. Please feel free to bring your favorite holiday film. some of the ones on hand will include: The Grinch That Stole Christmas (the original), A Christmas Carol (which version is up for grabs at this point), It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Charlie Brown Christmas... etc. FMI: eflash@sover.net or call 802-254-4444.
NEARBY AREA Events:
Dec. 5-DEC 31; 6-8pm, THE GLBT CENTER NYC PRESENTS "EXPRESSED IDENTITIES" FREE; Exhibition runs from October 8, 2009 through December 31, 2009. FMI: www.gaycenter.org>
(MA, NEW in Springfield) Looking to start a lesbian book club in Springfield, to read lesbian and non-lesbian titles, to meet once a month. If you are interested please email me at sballcoach@aol.com with "bookclub" in the title.
(MA) Basketball League? Play basketball at on Thursday nights from 6 - 8 PM the gym is located in Springfield MA. This is a pick up league for both men and women of all levels. FMI: mmarcinkewich@yahoo.com
(MA) Every Wednesday; Pioneer Valley Lesbians Over 40; 6:15 - 8:00 pm; Topic-driven discussion group for thoughtful lesbians over 40. Meets at UMass Stonewall Center. FMI: gottivons@aol.com
(MA) LGBT Afternoon Tea Dances; Every 3rd Sunday of the month; 3-7 pm. Dance, Drink, Dialogue! The Union Station, 125A Pleasant Street. $8 admission, $5 w/student ID. FMI: www.nohopridepromos.com
(MA) Every first Wednesday of the month for a potluck dinner social. We meet at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield at 7:00 PM. FMI: at the INFOline 413-822-7268.
(WMA) Williamstn-LGBT Nite; LGBT night, THURSDAY at 9pm, at Mezze in Williamstown. Weekly indefinitely. FMI: justin.adkins@williams.edu.
(CT) Living Soulfully: A Monthly Men’s Gathering; Meets on 4th Wednesday of every month from 7:30-9:00pm at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective. FMI: HGLHC at 860-2787-4163.
(CT) RainbowRoom is open every Sunday from 3:00pm-6:00pm and is located at 1841 Broad St., Hartford. RainbowRoom is an affirming and safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning teens and young adults 13 to 21. RainbowRoom is a drop-in center located in an intimate, informal space with room for a variety of activities.
(VT) CORE GROUP; 6pm Potluck; 6:30pm Group Discussion, at the Menspace. Help guide the Men’s Program. Join us for a great potluck and then conversation about the program. We always welcome new members. Please come for the discussion even if you don’t come for the potluck!
(VT) BOOK CLUB; 7pm; 139 Main Street, Ste #606B. FMI: Curtis, 802-254-2400. Core Group is meeting on Thursday at the Menspace.
(VT) Transgender Support Group Meeting in Brattleboro, VT the fourth Sunday of every month. Open to anyone whose identity or expression doesn't fit neatly into the gender binary, including transpeople of all genders and sexual orientations: transgender, transsexual, FTM, MTF, non-op, pre-op, post-op, cross-dresser, bi-gendered, genderqueer, genderfluid, questioning ... Confidentiality guaranteed. FMI: Oshee: oshee@gdess.net
(VT) Wednesdays in May; DROP-IN EVENINGS: 6-9pm; Menspace; 67 Main Street, 4th Floor. From 6 to 9pm on Wednesdays the Menspace will be open with no ‘planned event.’ Pop in to see who’s around, play a game of cards, listen to music, hang out and chat. Men’s Program Event. 802-254-4444
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS:
Dec. 8; LGBT: We Demand Equality! 7- 9pm; UMass Amherst, Room TBD in Amherst, MA. Come to the first Western Mass meeting of Equality Across America to find out why we need a grassroots movement demanding full federal equality and how we can build it. UMass Campus Center 803; Come to the debut meeting of Western Mass. Equality Across America to discuss building a grassroots movement for LGBT equality.FMI: TRT events on FaceBook or glapon@gmail.com
Dec. 9; Holiday Cocktail Party; 7- 9pm; at The Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, MA. Reservations are required by Dec 1st. Donation $10, includes appetizers and cash bar and admission to the Festival of Trees.
Dec. 9; Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition; 7-9pm. The Coalition will be hosting a cocktail party at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield MA. Admission is $10 per person and includes admission to the Festival of Trees, appetizers, and a beer & wine cash bar. FMI: www.berkshirestonewall.org
As part of this event BSCC is trying to strengthen it's bonds with allies within the community. We have invited the mayor of Pittsfield, several local business owners, city councilors, state senators, and representatives.
We would also be honored if you someone from your organization would join us for the event as well. Your admission would of course be complimentary. If you choose to accept our offer please send us a reply and we will add those individual(s) to our VIP list. Thank you for your time and support.
Dec. 12; Dance at the Montague Grange; Caller Rebecca Lay with music by Tony Pisano and Friends; Time: 7-10pm; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID. FMI: www.lcfd.org/westma
Dec. 12; UniTy Holiday Party; starting at 6:30pm at The End Zone; 186 Main St in Indian Orchard, MA. This used to be the old Rainbow Connection. Ronnie and Brian are the couple who bought the bar. FMI: dejavudeja@sbcglobal.net
Feb. 6; Dance at the Montague Grange; Caller Brendan Taaffe with music by Shirley White and Linda Henry; 7-10pm; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID. FMI: www.lcfd.org/westma
Feb. 27; Dance at the Montague Grange; Caller Lisa Sieverts with music by Brendan Taafe and friends; 7-10pm; $7-$10 sliding scale, $5 with student ID. FMI: www.lcfd.org/westma
CENTRAL MASS:
(Ongoing) Compassionate ears in live meetings of bi/gay married men take place in Worcester Ma. Twice a month. You Are Not the Only one. FMI: bmmg.org
BOSTON:
Ongoing:
Machine Monday’s; Dirty Sexy Mondays;10pm - 2am; Join the DSM Divas and DJ Susan Esthera for Boston's hottest and funniest drag show. 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com <http://www.nightclubmachine.com>
Machine Tuesday’s; Queer Circus; 10pm-2 am; Join head ringleader Eileen Dover for a raucous night of Gay Twister, Horny Jeopardy and a dance-with-the-drag-queen contest where you can win $50 each and every Tuesday! 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
Machine Thursday’s @ 10:00 pm; Join host Adam Morris for Karaoke in the Video Lounge starting at 10pm, with the Pool Room opening at 8pm. 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
Machine Fridays; Friday 10pm - 2am; Join us for Machine Fridays featuring resident DJ Darrin Friedman and you'll understand why It's recognized as the best night in Boston! 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
Machine Second Saturday’s; Dyke Night; 10pm - 2 am; Join Kristen for Dyke Night, every Second Saturday at Machine. 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA; FMI: www.nightclubmachine.com
LGBT Caregiver Support Group; First Monday of the month; 6pm - 7:30 pm in Jamaica Plain, MA. This is a free monthly group that welcomes new members to talk about the impact of providing care for a partner, parent, sibling, spouse or friend. Come for stress relief, resources and understanding. Contact group facilitator Joanne Peskowitz at 617.271.4182 for details. Sponsored by the LGBT Aging Project and the Caregiver Alliance of Suffolk County.
LGBT Bereavement Group; Meets Thursday Evenings 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Brookline, MA. Starting September 24th. Contact Beth Prullage, LICSW, (413) 695-2236. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. To learn about upcoming LGBT Bereavement Groups in your area: contact Bob Linscott at (617) 522-1292.
Monthly “Back 2 Basics Tea Dances” for the GLBT community; at the Verve Lounge; Second Sunday of the month. The next dance on December 13. The Back 2 Basics monthly Tea Dances have been sell-out events in Roslindale for the past six months. FMI: rickward51@comcast.net <mailto:rickward51@comcast.net>
Milky Way at The Brewery, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain near the Stonybrook T stop, $6, 21+ www.dykenight.com <http://www.dykenight.com>
Dec. 4; In Memoriam Jorge Steven López Mercado. The Boston LGBT Film Festival co-presents the LGBT Screenings at the Boston Latino International Film Festival (http://www.bliff.org).
Dec. 4; Bob Saget; 7:30pm; Comedy Connection Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
Dec. 4; Handel and Haydn Society presents Handel’s Messiah; 7:30pm; Join Harry Christophers as he makes his eagerly anticipated debut as Artistic Director in an interpretation of Handel’s Messiah that The Boston Globe called a "revelation." Program to include: Handel: Messiah; Harry Christophers, conductor
Suzie LaBlanc, soprano; Daniel Taylor, countertenor; Tom Randle, tenor; Matthew Brook, bass-baritone
Handel and Haydn Chorus and Period Instrument Orchestra. Tickets $25 - $87. FMI: (617) 266 - 3605 or e-mail at boxoffice@handelandhaydn.org. Tell them you read it in The Rainbow Times!
Dec. 5; 5.00 p.m.; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the documentary “Por el Flamenco” by Shem Shemy; at Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. The journey of a loving Israeli couple into the depths of the flamenco scene in Granada, Spain, becomes the personal journey of one man to the roots of his own sadness. His accidental encounter with Yoel - an Israeli flamenco guitarist living in Andalucía, sparks the beginning of the shared journey into the heart of gypsy flamenco culture. His exploration of flamenco culture turns into an obsession, leaving behind his loved-one together with his previous life. The journey leads to encounters with fascinating characters of folk flamenco while at the same time taking us through an emotional odyssey in search of personal identity. A chronicle of love in the heart of Andalucía's world of flamenco - A film about passion and loss.
Dec. 6; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the feature narrative "THE DEVIL'S TAIL" by Christopher Comrie; 6pm; When Eddie disappears in the Yucatan Pete abandons his predictable life in Toronto, charging off without a plan to find his best friend, a charming Texan never-do-well. Arriving in Mexico with girlfriend Zoe and pal Dave, he is plunged into a world far darker than the familiar tourist images of Cancun.During his search Pete reunites with childhood love Kate, now Eddie's girlfriend, and befriends a retired Border Patrolman from Texas who is troubled by the disappearance of several local Mexicans connected to Eddie.As the number of the missing climbs, Pete uncovers more about his own past and his friend than he can bear.Blackly humorous, this is a raw, complex, human drama set against Mayan Ruins and stunning beaches in a beautiful country wrestling with its own history of racism and its convoluted relationship with "Norteamericanos". Q&A with film Director. FMI: www.bliff.org
Dec. 7; Drifting Closer: A Town Hall on Black Men’s Health and Healing; 6pm; City Year, 287 Columbus Ave, Boston MA. Author Kai Wright returns to the Commonwealth to break down the societal constructs that uphold institutional barriers to equal access. Overview on the impact of systematic racism and oppression faced by Black/African American men, including health disparities related to HIV/AIDS, intravenous drug use, and homelessness. The strength and resiliency within the community will also be discussed. Paul Glass of Fenway Health will lead an open dialogue where consumers, health care professionals, and activists can share their experiences and offer concrete action steps.
Dec. 11; 7.00 p.m; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the documentary “¿Oye, qué bolá? Cuban Voices on Sexual Diversity?” by Jerome Scully and David Fernandez; Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. Coral is a transsexual who has been working as a prostitute in Madrid for 20 years: David arrives one night from their hometown with the dream of becoming a woman. He instantly brings out Coral’s motherly instinct and she tries to protect him at all costs so that he doesn’t make the same mistakes she made and that have marked her for life. FMI: www.bliff.org
Dec. 12; The Cliks & Hunter Valentine; 472/480 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA; The Middle East Club; $10
Doors: 9:00 p.m., Show starts: 10:00 p.m.; Show starts: 9:00 p.m.; Tickets 18+; FMI: http://mideastclub.com/
Dec. 13; 5.30 p.m.; The Boston LGBT Film Festival presents the feature narrative “Los Dioses Rotos” (Broken Gods) by Ernesto Daranas; Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. Ernesto Daranas offers a modern version of the values represented by Alberto Yarini, a famous Cuban pimp and political figure at the turn of the 20th century who was shot to death by his French rivals in control of the prostitution business in Havana.
Dec. 15-Dec. 27; MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. FMI: www.broadwayticketscenter.com/Event.aspx?EventID=31837
Jan. 23; Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s 12th Lesbian & Friends Fundraising Dance and Auction at The Holiday Inn in Brookline. Tickets $40 online or $45 at door. All proceeds benefit MBCC. Register online at www.MBCC.org FMI: abby.maxim@gmail.com
P-Town:
Attention: FREE PARKING IN MUNICIPAL LOTS FROM NOVEMBER 1ST TO MARCH 30TH!
ONGOING:
KARAOKE in the Little Bar at the A-HOUSE; The Atlantic House Karaoke in the Little Bar at the A-House every Tues.& Thurs. Thursday nights are hosted by Thirsty Burlington.
Dec. 4-6; 10th Annual Holly Folly. The only GLBT holiday celebration. Come to Provincetown to eat, drink and of course be Mary. Start your holiday shopping with the Shop Hop, enjoy lots of entertainment including the Boston Gay Men's Chorus and enjoy the winter beauty of Provincetown. Check out the Holly Folly page on www.ptown.org for a full schedule of events. Sing a-longs, cabaret, dances, holiday house tour, shopping, shopping, shopping and more! FMI: www.hollyfolly.com
Dec. 4; "TIS the SEASON for GIVING" drag entertainers benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
Paramount at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street; 9pm. Join us for a wild night of music, laughter and fun all for a good cause. “Tis the Season for Giving” is presented by Mike Steers aka Anita Cocktail as a fundraiser to benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. Featuring a bevy of local drag entertainers including Thirsty Burlington, Suede, Felicity Lane, Pearlene, Dana Denzel, Barbie Q, Ashley Michelle, Teeny Tiny Tina Turner and other surprise guests. There will be some extravagant raffles and your generous donations will be accepted throughout the evening. Doors open at 8:30pm with a $10 admission charge with proceeds to benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. FMI: www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 5; BOSTON GAY MEN'S CHORUS; Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 236 Commercial St. A Holly Folly tradition and the perfect kick-off to the holiday season. There will be two shows - 7pm and 9pm and the program runs about an hour. Tickets are $20.00 in advance / $25.00 at the door. Tickets on sale now.
FMI: www.ptown.org
Dec. 8; KARAOKE in the Little Bar at the A-HOUSE; 10-1am; The Atlantic House Karaoke in the Little Bar at the A-House every Tues.& Thurs. Thursday nights are hosted by Thirsty Burlington. FMI: www.ahouse.com
Dec. 11; Martini Night At The Shipwreck Lounge; 5-midnight; Shipwreck Lounge At The Brass Key. Come, relax and chill with a fabulous Signature Martini fireside at the Shipwreck Lounge. 10 Carver Street, Ptown. FMI: www.ptownlounge.com
Dec. 22; KARAOKE NIGHT at THE CLUB PURGATORY; Gifford House Inn; We have the largest karaoke song list in Provincetown. Hosted by Ashley Michelle w/DJ Dave. SPECIAL 2009 ~ BUD AND BUD LITE $3.00 !!! FMI: www.giffordhouse.com
Dec. 24 & 25; Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner; Bistro At Crowne Pointe; Christmas Eve & Day Dinner Menu. Make your dinner reservations online. Open To The Public. $54.95 per person, tax, gratuity and all beverages excluded. 18% gratuity will be added to all checks. All reservations must be paid in full in advance by credit card, cash or check. FMI: www.crownepointe.com No refunds for cancellations after December 15th.
Dec. 29; DRINKS AT THE VAULT; The Vault at The Crown & Anchor. The Vault is what a leather bar should be! Friendly bartenders and customers & drink specials all fall and winter. FMI:www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 31; Resolution 2010 at The Crown & Anchor; Paramount Room at The Crown & Anchor. 9-2am.
Our extra special, extra long dance party to ring in the New Year kicks off at 9:00pm and goes until 2am in the Paramount with our fabulous resident DJ Chris Racine. Music & video feeds into the Wave Bar give you 2 venues to party in with NO COVER! FMI: www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 31; BOBBY WETHERBEE SINGS IN THE NEW YEAR; Central House Restaurant at the Crown & Anchor.
Fan favorite Bobby Wetherbee returns to sing in the New Year. Make your dinner reservations and then stay and listen to the #1 entertainer in Provincetown! What a perfect way to welcome 2010!
FMI: www.onlyatthecrown.com
Dec. 31; CELEBRATION 2010 at the A-HOUSE; The Atlantic House. One of the BIGGEST parties of the year ! Don't miss out on this one. Join Host Thirsty Burlington as we ring in the New Year. Free hats, noisemakers and Free Champagne Toast at Midnight ! Fantastic Music by Billboard Magazine Reporter and Resident DJ David LaSalle playing all your favorites from 2009 and Brand New tracks to bring you into 2010. 10-2am. FMI: www.ahouse.com.
Dec. 31; Celebrate New Years Eve. Reservations are a must at your favorite restaurant or place to stay!
Jan. 3; LEATHER NIGHT @ CLUB PURGATORY; 10:30-1am; The Club Purgatory@ The Gifford House Inn 9 Carver St. Grab your chaps and boots and head on down to Club Purgatory for Leather Night, THE place to be on Sunday. FMI: www.giffordhouse.com
RHODE ISLAND:
Ongoing; The Greater Providence Chapter of PFLAG meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm at their regular meeting place: The Met School Justice Building 325 Public Street Providence, RI 02905. FMI, please call (401) 751-7571, or email: pflagprovidence@verizon.net
Ongoing; ACOS Gay Bingo; Gay Bingo is held on the third Thursday of every month from September through May. The doors open at 6 pm, and the game starts promptly at 7 pm. For more information visit www.aidscareos.org
Dec. 5; Teen & Young Adult Coffeehouse @ Pilgrim Lutheran Church; 7-10pm; Teen and young adult coffeehouse at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church (located at 1817 Warwick Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island). FMI: (401) 739-2937.
Dec. 13; Jason & deMarco Concert (singing duo); 2-4:40pm; Greetings to our LGBT Friends and Allies! Jason & deMarco have had the opportunity to perform at numerous high profile events including the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Awards in Los Angeles, the Matthew Shepard Foundation's annual gala in Denver, and the 2006 Human Rights Campaign Gala at the Waldorf Astoria New York." The concert will be held here at the First Congregational Church at 2pm. The church is located at 2 East Central Street, right in the center of Natick at the intersection of routes 27 and 135. FMI: www.firstchurchnatick.org FREE ADMISSION. There will be a free-will offering taken during the concert to support Jason & deMarco.
Dec. 17; ACOS Gay Bingo @ Riviera Bingo Palace; 7-9pm; 1612 Elmwood Ave., Cranston, RI 02910. Gay Bingo is traditional bingo spiced up with drag queens, disco music, crazy themes, costumes, local celebrities, entertainment, and lots of laughs. Gay Bingo is held on the third Thursday of every month from September through May. The doors open at 6 pm, and the game starts promptly at 7 pm. For more information visit www.aidscareos.org
CONNECTICUT:
Latin Night (ongoing); The Chez Est; every first and third Saturday; 458 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT; FMI: www.chezest.com
Club Lucy (ongoing); The Chez Est; every second Saturday; 458 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT; FMI: www.chezest.com
Dec. 9; LGBTQI Foster Parent Support Group; LGBTQI Parent-led foster/foster to adoption support group sponsored by Klingberg Family Centers 370 Linwood ST New Britain CT 06051 @ 6:30pm; Families considering adoption/foster care welcome! FMI: lindas@klingberg.com
VERMONT:
Dec. 7; LGBT Business Networking HOLIDAY SOCIAL; Menspace opens at 5:30pm. Bring a holiday snack to share!
Dec. 11; "Julia Potluck" at Charles Lappen's in Colrain. Latkes! Charles will share his family recipe and do a cooking demonstration of latkes on this, the first night of Hanukah. Please RSVP to Charles at 413-624-5507 or charles111056@gmail.com so he knows how many potatoes to grate.
Dec. 16; HOLIDAY PROJECT WRAP UP (and cookie swap!); We'll be wrapping up the gifts from the Holiday Project and swapping cookies! If you just want to help wrap, that's fine. You can come without cookies. If you do want to swap cookies, bring a plate of cookies and be prepared to take home a plate of mixed treats. FMI: eflash@sover.net or call 802-254-4444.
Dec. 18; Spirituality Night -- Holiday Movie Night. This month we are having a "holiday movie" night and investigating the spiritual messages of holiday films and talking about if Christian-themed holiday movies reach out to a wider spiritual audience. We'll have holiday films on hand, and those who show up will decide which film we will watch by a simple vote. Please feel free to bring your favorite holiday film. some of the ones on hand will include: The Grinch That Stole Christmas (the original), A Christmas Carol (which version is up for grabs at this point), It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Charlie Brown Christmas... etc. FMI: eflash@sover.net or call 802-254-4444.
NEARBY AREA Events:
Dec. 5-DEC 31; 6-8pm, THE GLBT CENTER NYC PRESENTS "EXPRESSED IDENTITIES" FREE; Exhibition runs from October 8, 2009 through December 31, 2009. FMI: www.gaycenter.org>
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