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of events and activities in the San Francisco North Bay area of interest to Gay, Bi & Questioning men.
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FREE AND ANONYMOUS HIV ANTIBODY TESTING SITES Guerneville: Safeway parking lot (by food truck)*** Every Wednesday 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Graton: Graton Community Club*** Every other Saturday8:00 am-10:00 am Sebastopol: Sebastopol Flea Market, Highway 116*** Every Saturday,10:30 am-12:30 pm Santa Rosa Test Sites: Southwest Community Health Center, Men's Services (see ad below) Sonoma County Department of Health Services 415 Humboldt St., 565-4620, Walk-In Clinic Wednesday, 9 AM - Noon; Friday, 2 - 4 PM; Saturday, 9:30 - Noon SRJC Student Health Center, 1501 Mendocino Avenue, 2 - 4 PM Public Health Building, 3313 Chanate 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Drop - In Sonoma Works 2550 Paulin Drive, near Administration Drive - Mobile - Monday, 1 - 4 PM ***These locations subject to change. Call 565- 4620 to confirm or for information about other Sonoma County sites. |
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Saturday - Frontrunners Run / Walk / Ride Howarth Park - Santa Rosa
Sunday - Outbeat Salon - North Bay LGTQ Radio - 8 PM (See Below)
Monday - Sweet @ Club Seven - Santa Rosa (See Below)
Monday - LGBTQ Square Dance Lessons - Sebastopol (See Below)
Tuesday - Men's Community Group - Sausalito (See Below)
Wednesday - Men's HIV Support Group - Vallejo (See Below)
Click Here For the Full Month's Calendar of Events
Sunday - Outbeat Salon - North Bay LGTQ Radio - 8 PM (See Below)
Monday - Sweet @ Club Seven - Santa Rosa (See Below)
Monday - LGBTQ Square Dance Lessons - Sebastopol (See Below)
Tuesday - Men's Community Group - Sausalito (See Below)
Wednesday - Men's HIV Support Group - Vallejo (See Below)
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The Black Cat Cafe on Montgomery
Street became home in the 1950's
to a Gay drag revue starring Jose
Sarria. Sarria was born in San
Francisco and performed each
Sunday afternoon for fifteen years
to full houses of 250 or more, using
his role as Madame Butterfly to
sermonize about homosexual rights
and leading a sing-along of “God
Save the Nelly Queens..."
When it finally closed in 1963, The
Black Cat had broken the barriers
that prevented overtly Gay bars from
existing freely.
A 1951 California Supreme Court
decision banned the closing down of
a bar simply because homosexuals
were the usual customers.
Manuel Castells convincingly argues
in The Grassroots and the City that
The Black Cat had also established
an important cultural precedent for
the Gay community: fun and humor.
As the community developed,
feasts, celebrations, street parties,
public and private bars, and
bathhouses and sex clubs, became
the important forms of cultural
expression and sociability, which in
turn strongly influenced other
communities in San Francisco and
beyond. - Chris Carlsson
More Still More
Street became home in the 1950's
to a Gay drag revue starring Jose
Sarria. Sarria was born in San
Francisco and performed each
Sunday afternoon for fifteen years
to full houses of 250 or more, using
his role as Madame Butterfly to
sermonize about homosexual rights
and leading a sing-along of “God
Save the Nelly Queens..."
When it finally closed in 1963, The
Black Cat had broken the barriers
that prevented overtly Gay bars from
existing freely.
A 1951 California Supreme Court
decision banned the closing down of
a bar simply because homosexuals
were the usual customers.
Manuel Castells convincingly argues
in The Grassroots and the City that
The Black Cat had also established
an important cultural precedent for
the Gay community: fun and humor.
As the community developed,
feasts, celebrations, street parties,
public and private bars, and
bathhouses and sex clubs, became
the important forms of cultural
expression and sociability, which in
turn strongly influenced other
communities in San Francisco and
beyond. - Chris Carlsson
More Still More
Before & After Harvey
San Francisco
LGBTQ History
San Francisco
LGBTQ History
Men continue to gather Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at the
Aroma Cafe, 1122 4th Street in San Rafael.
This is a Marin4Men-sponsored activity, and
is a great opportunity to meet guys without
all that "organized activity" stuff!
Look for the M4M sign.
Aroma Cafe, 1122 4th Street in San Rafael.
This is a Marin4Men-sponsored activity, and
is a great opportunity to meet guys without
all that "organized activity" stuff!
Look for the M4M sign.
The Redwood Rainbow's LGBT and Friends Square Dancing Club
continues Mondays with Beginner's Class from 7 to 8:30 PM and
(slightly more) experienced class from
8:30 to 10 PM, at Wischenmann Hall,
460 Eddie Ln., in Sebastopol.
For more information call Steve Minkin
at (707) 433-8967 or Kathyrn at
(707) 887-2546.
continues Mondays with Beginner's Class from 7 to 8:30 PM and
(slightly more) experienced class from
8:30 to 10 PM, at Wischenmann Hall,
460 Eddie Ln., in Sebastopol.
For more information call Steve Minkin
at (707) 433-8967 or Kathyrn at
(707) 887-2546.
Mondays In Sebastopol
LGBTQ Square Dance Classes
LGBTQ Square Dance Classes
A men - only group meets Fridays at the Sutter Medical
Center of Santa Rosa, Administration Bld.
Conference Room 1, 3325 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa,
at 7 PM.
The group is only open to sex addicts or men
who believe they may be sex addicts.
For information call Info Line at
707-573-6064 or contact Dan J.
at 707-542-3150 or email
Northbay Intergroup at
info@northbaySAA.org
Center of Santa Rosa, Administration Bld.
Conference Room 1, 3325 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa,
at 7 PM.
The group is only open to sex addicts or men
who believe they may be sex addicts.
For information call Info Line at
707-573-6064 or contact Dan J.
at 707-542-3150 or email
Northbay Intergroup at
info@northbaySAA.org
Friday in Santa Rosa
Men's Sex Addicts Support Group Meets
Men's Sex Addicts Support Group Meets
Tuesday in Sausalito
Marin Men 4 Men Group
Offers Supportive Community
Marin Men 4 Men Group
Offers Supportive Community
The Men-4-Men Community Group meets Tuesdays, 5 - 7 PM. , and is a
free, on-going, drop-in peer support group for gay-identified men,
at the Center for Attitudinal Healing, 33 Buchanan Drive, in Sausalito.
Experience a sense of community based on heart-felt connections in a
safe and supportive environment.
For more information, leave a message for Jason at
415-331-6161 x276 or x106.
free, on-going, drop-in peer support group for gay-identified men,
at the Center for Attitudinal Healing, 33 Buchanan Drive, in Sausalito.
Experience a sense of community based on heart-felt connections in a
safe and supportive environment.
For more information, leave a message for Jason at
415-331-6161 x276 or x106.
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HIV+ Support In Vallejo
Solano Group Meets Wednesdays
Solano Group Meets Wednesdays
A new group for the transgender or gender –variant is meeting
weekly, on Thursdays, at Spectrum LGBTQ Center, 1000 Sir
Francis Drake Blvd, #10, in San Anselmo, from 5:30 to
6:30 PM.
Call (415) 457-1115 x206 or email sdavis@spectrummarin.org for
more info.
weekly, on Thursdays, at Spectrum LGBTQ Center, 1000 Sir
Francis Drake Blvd, #10, in San Anselmo, from 5:30 to
6:30 PM.
Call (415) 457-1115 x206 or email sdavis@spectrummarin.org for
more info.
Transgender/Gender-Variant
Transgender Group
Meets Thursdays In Marin
Transgender Group
Meets Thursdays In Marin
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Planners/Volunteers Needed For Annual June Pride Event
Next Sonoma Pride '08 Planning
Committee Meeting May 13 In Santa Rosa
Next Sonoma Pride '08 Planning
Committee Meeting May 13 In Santa Rosa
Volunteers are needed for the planning committee for the annual Sonoma County Pride event in
June. Committees include Programming/Entertainment, Public Relations/ Marketing,
Vendors/Food, Logistics, Fundraising, and Volunteers Coordination. The planning committee is a
positive, collaborative effort to create an inclusive 2008 Pride event.
The next Pride Planning meeting is this Tuesday, May 13, from 7 to 9 PM, at Positive Images, 312
Chinn Street, in Santa Rosa. All county residents interested in helping produce this event central
to the Sonoma County LGBTQ community are encouraged to attend.
eMail info@sonomacountypride.org for more information.
June. Committees include Programming/Entertainment, Public Relations/ Marketing,
Vendors/Food, Logistics, Fundraising, and Volunteers Coordination. The planning committee is a
positive, collaborative effort to create an inclusive 2008 Pride event.
The next Pride Planning meeting is this Tuesday, May 13, from 7 to 9 PM, at Positive Images, 312
Chinn Street, in Santa Rosa. All county residents interested in helping produce this event central
to the Sonoma County LGBTQ community are encouraged to attend.
eMail info@sonomacountypride.org for more information.
Wednesday in San Rafael
A Non-Fat Mocha With A Barista On the Side
A Non-Fat Mocha With A Barista On the Side
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Sapphire Lounge has returned with an event
every Friday night at the Cotati Yacht Club 8099 La
Plaza, Cotati
Dine, dance, drink and
celebrate. 9pm $5 With DJ
Lue, Miss DJ MoniKa & DJ
Dray Lopez. Old School, Disco,
Motown & R&B early in the
night, then throw in top 40
Hip-Hop, 80's 90's.
Dance and everything good, A diverse crowd, Full
Bar, 2 pool tables, Dancing, smoking patio, Arrive
early for Dinner...and Stay for the Grooves! 21+
9pm $5 Cover. For more information visit:
http://www.myspace.com/theSapphireLounge
every Friday night at the Cotati Yacht Club 8099 La
Plaza, Cotati
Dine, dance, drink and
celebrate. 9pm $5 With DJ
Lue, Miss DJ MoniKa & DJ
Dray Lopez. Old School, Disco,
Motown & R&B early in the
night, then throw in top 40
Hip-Hop, 80's 90's.
Dance and everything good, A diverse crowd, Full
Bar, 2 pool tables, Dancing, smoking patio, Arrive
early for Dinner...and Stay for the Grooves! 21+
9pm $5 Cover. For more information visit:
http://www.myspace.com/theSapphireLounge
Friday In Cotati
Sapphire Lounge Is Back
Fridays At Cotati Yacht Club
Sapphire Lounge Is Back
Fridays At Cotati Yacht Club
Tuesday In Santa Rosa
Men Meet Up
At Upper Fourth
Lounge
Men Meet Up
At Upper Fourth
Lounge
As we all know, there isn’t a Gay bar in
Santa Rosa, but one bar seems to be
taking on the mantle – de facto and part
time – and that is Upper Fourth, the
trendy cocktail lounge on the East side
of Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa.
Tuesday nights seem to be the night to
show up if you’re a Gay man looking for
entertainment and sociability. Reports
are Tuesdays are very busy, and there
is usually a small jazz combo playing.
Santa Rosa, but one bar seems to be
taking on the mantle – de facto and part
time – and that is Upper Fourth, the
trendy cocktail lounge on the East side
of Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa.
Tuesday nights seem to be the night to
show up if you’re a Gay man looking for
entertainment and sociability. Reports
are Tuesdays are very busy, and there
is usually a small jazz combo playing.
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A retreat for Marin gay and bi men is being
presented Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, 2008
at Wildwood Retreat Center outside Guerneville.
Many are consumed by a life that appears like an
endless list of 'to dos,' and no matter what we do,
the fulfillment is quickly overcome by the next thing
'to do.' If what you long
for in life is to be present,
and what you experience
is a life controlled by
your thoughts, you are
not present. Our
purpose for being here
is to BE HERE!
Facilitated by Michael Sigmann, this
retreat is designed to help you discover
your capacity for presence, a way to
transform your mind from a lousy master
into a faithful servant.
Wildwood Retreat Center is located in
Sonoma County in a relaxed yet elegant
country setting. There are redwood
groves and beautifully landscaped
gardens, panoramic views of the
surrounding hills and marked hiking trails.
The resort provides comfortable rooms
with shared baths. Facilities include a
dry sauna, a large indoor hot-tub,
a swimming pool, sunning decks, as
well as a yurt (a 900 square foot circular
structure with a hardwood floor).
The cost of this retreat is inexpensive
and no one will be turned away for lack
of funds.
To sign up and/or for more information,
please contact Andy at (415) 457-2487,
ext 102.
presented Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, 2008
at Wildwood Retreat Center outside Guerneville.
Many are consumed by a life that appears like an
endless list of 'to dos,' and no matter what we do,
the fulfillment is quickly overcome by the next thing
'to do.' If what you long
for in life is to be present,
and what you experience
is a life controlled by
your thoughts, you are
not present. Our
purpose for being here
is to BE HERE!
Facilitated by Michael Sigmann, this
retreat is designed to help you discover
your capacity for presence, a way to
transform your mind from a lousy master
into a faithful servant.
Wildwood Retreat Center is located in
Sonoma County in a relaxed yet elegant
country setting. There are redwood
groves and beautifully landscaped
gardens, panoramic views of the
surrounding hills and marked hiking trails.
The resort provides comfortable rooms
with shared baths. Facilities include a
dry sauna, a large indoor hot-tub,
a swimming pool, sunning decks, as
well as a yurt (a 900 square foot circular
structure with a hardwood floor).
The cost of this retreat is inexpensive
and no one will be turned away for lack
of funds.
To sign up and/or for more information,
please contact Andy at (415) 457-2487,
ext 102.
June 13 On the River
Men's Retreat In Cazadero
Men's Retreat In Cazadero
Sparkle! Productions presents 'A Night of Elegance: The Prom
You Never Had', a fundraising event to benefit Positive Images
and the kick - off for Sonoma County Pride Month,
Saturday, May 31st, 7 PM Midnight at 320 10th Street, Santa
Rosa.
This elegant, fun, and meaningful
evening offers dancing,
Prom photos, raffle prizes,
and community, with
Miss DJ MoniKa spinning
your favorite mix of music.
There will be a no-host bar
and featuring complimentary
hors d’oeuvres. This event is
for adults 21 and over and all
are welcome.
Positive Images provides support
and advocacy to Sonoma County gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender, queer, questioning, and intersexed youth and
young adults, and educates the greater community.
Admission is $50.
For reservations visit:
www.PosImagesProm.org.
Individual and business sponsorships of the event are
available. Volunteers are welcome.
Contact: 707.704.7168,
SparkleProductions@comcast.net,
or www.PosImagesProm.org.
You Never Had', a fundraising event to benefit Positive Images
and the kick - off for Sonoma County Pride Month,
Saturday, May 31st, 7 PM Midnight at 320 10th Street, Santa
Rosa.
This elegant, fun, and meaningful
evening offers dancing,
Prom photos, raffle prizes,
and community, with
Miss DJ MoniKa spinning
your favorite mix of music.
There will be a no-host bar
and featuring complimentary
hors d’oeuvres. This event is
for adults 21 and over and all
are welcome.
Positive Images provides support
and advocacy to Sonoma County gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender, queer, questioning, and intersexed youth and
young adults, and educates the greater community.
Admission is $50.
For reservations visit:
www.PosImagesProm.org.
Individual and business sponsorships of the event are
available. Volunteers are welcome.
Contact: 707.704.7168,
SparkleProductions@comcast.net,
or www.PosImagesProm.org.
May 31 In Santa Rosa
'A Night of Elegance' LGBTQI
Prom Positive Images Benefit
'A Night of Elegance' LGBTQI
Prom Positive Images Benefit
A support group for Solano County Area HIV+ men
meets Wednesdays in Vallejo.
Call 707-567-1956 or write SolPozSupGrp@comcast.net
for more information.
meets Wednesdays in Vallejo.
Call 707-567-1956 or write SolPozSupGrp@comcast.net
for more information.
The May Men's Dinner Night, will be meeting on Friday May 9, 6:30
PM, at Thai Pot Restaurant, located
at the corner of Fulton Road and
West Third Street in Santa Rosa.
The Thai Pot restaurant in
Sebastopol recently opened this
second location in Santa Rosa.
eMail to let the organizers know if
you are coming.
Wayne gyrfalcon@sbcglobal.net
Joe amato@sonic.net
PM, at Thai Pot Restaurant, located
at the corner of Fulton Road and
West Third Street in Santa Rosa.
The Thai Pot restaurant in
Sebastopol recently opened this
second location in Santa Rosa.
eMail to let the organizers know if
you are coming.
Wayne gyrfalcon@sbcglobal.net
Joe amato@sonic.net
TONIGHT In Santa Rosa
Sonoma Men Eat Thai Out
Sonoma Men Eat Thai Out
The next Vallejo Gay Network Pot Luck is Saturday, May 10, from
3 to 5 PM in Vallejo.
Bring a dish to share and a friend. Everyone is welcome, it's about
building community. With views of the Carquinez Straits look for an
afternoon of socializing & fun. For location please contact Ric Duran
at VGNvallejo@earthlink.net or 707-552-5354
3 to 5 PM in Vallejo.
Bring a dish to share and a friend. Everyone is welcome, it's about
building community. With views of the Carquinez Straits look for an
afternoon of socializing & fun. For location please contact Ric Duran
at VGNvallejo@earthlink.net or 707-552-5354
Saturday In Vallejo
LGBTQ Community Pot Luck
LGBTQ Community Pot Luck
May 15 In Santa Rosa
Two Men, One Woman -
Who Will "Kiss the Bride" ?
Two Men, One Woman -
Who Will "Kiss the Bride" ?
TheFace To Face Fillm Series will
screen “Kiss The Bride”,
Thursday, May 15 at the
Rialto Cinemas Lakeside,
551 Summerfield Dr. in Santa Rosa.
When Matt receives an invitation
to high school best friend Ryan's
wedding he's surprised -
especially that Ryan is marrying a
woman! Matt plans to rescue his
former love from whatever
"she-devil" has trapped him into
this huge mistake.
On the other hand, Ryan's perky
fiancé Alex takes quite the liking to
Matt. Is she very cunning, disarmingly ditzy, completely
adorable - or all three? As Matt tries to rekindle the old flame,
Ryan is intent on putting out any sparks. Ryan dismisses their
old romance as just a high school thing, but Matt realizes Ryan
may still be the love of his life. All the while, Matt must deal
with "his new best friend" Alex, the two families, and a
hometown he thought he'd left entirely in the past.
"Kiss the Bride" is a sexy, fun, romantic comedy, proving the
boundaries of love, sexuality and identity are never constant.
Admission is $9.50 and supports Face to Face programs.
screen “Kiss The Bride”,
Thursday, May 15 at the
Rialto Cinemas Lakeside,
551 Summerfield Dr. in Santa Rosa.
When Matt receives an invitation
to high school best friend Ryan's
wedding he's surprised -
especially that Ryan is marrying a
woman! Matt plans to rescue his
former love from whatever
"she-devil" has trapped him into
this huge mistake.
On the other hand, Ryan's perky
fiancé Alex takes quite the liking to
Matt. Is she very cunning, disarmingly ditzy, completely
adorable - or all three? As Matt tries to rekindle the old flame,
Ryan is intent on putting out any sparks. Ryan dismisses their
old romance as just a high school thing, but Matt realizes Ryan
may still be the love of his life. All the while, Matt must deal
with "his new best friend" Alex, the two families, and a
hometown he thought he'd left entirely in the past.
"Kiss the Bride" is a sexy, fun, romantic comedy, proving the
boundaries of love, sexuality and identity are never constant.
Admission is $9.50 and supports Face to Face programs.
