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SBNO is a not-for-profit site, which accepts no advertising, and exists solely to promote a variety
of events and activities in the San Francisco North Bay area of interest to Gay, Bi & Questioning men.
Send information on your events to admin@sonomaboysnightout.com
It's Your Community . . . .
Testing Sites FREE AND ANONYMOUS HIV ANTIBODY TESTING SITES If you want to get tested please CALL the HIV/AIDS hotline to confirm the testing sites will be available the day you want to go: 707-565-4620 Guerneville: Mc.T's/Yagamata parking lot*** Every Wednesday 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Graton: Graton Labor Center*** Every other Saturday8:00 am-10:00 am Sebastopol: Sebastopol Flea Market, Highway 116*** Every Other Saturday,10:30 am-12:30 pm Santa Rosa Test Sites: Sonoma County Department of Health Services 415 Humboldt St. 565-4620 Drop-in testing: Wednesday 9:00am-11:30pm Thursday 10:00-12:30 Drug Abuse Alternative Center (DAAC) 2403 Professional Drive. 544-3295 Drop-in testing Monday 12:00 noon- 4:00 pm, Thursday 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Santa Rosa Free Clinic Family Service Center, 465 A St., Mondays 9-12 Wednesdays 9-5 ***These locations subject to change. Call 565-4620 to confirm or for information about other Sonoma County sites. |
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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
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
Before & After Harvey
San Francisco
LGBTQ History
San Francisco
LGBTQ History
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
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
SEPTEMBER 2 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 the 1st and
3rd Thursdays of the month - next gathering is
Thursday, September 2, from 7 - 9 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.
3rd Thursdays of the month - next gathering is
Thursday, September 2, from 7 - 9 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.
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Sonoma Boys Night Out
The Information, Event & Community Site
For Gay, Bi & Questioning Men in the San Francisco North Bay Area
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For Gay, Bi & Questioning Men in the San Francisco North Bay Area
The Four Points by Sheraton at 1010 Northgate Drive in
San Rafael is home for the Marin monthly men’s gay
and bi mixer, Monday, September 27.
Join a great group of guys for
cocktails and chit chat.
Inexpensive wine and
beer, delicious cocktails
and free hor d'oerves will
set the stage for a great
evening. Enjoy drinks and
make friends outside
by the pool.
This Monthly Mixer, on the fourth Monday of each
month, is sponsored by Marin Life, and has been a
monthly feature of LGBT life in Marin for over 5 years
. It's open to gay and bi men of all ages, but alcohol for
men over 21 please!
Any questions should be directed to Andy Fyne
at 415-457-2487x102.
San Rafael is home for the Marin monthly men’s gay
and bi mixer, Monday, September 27.
Join a great group of guys for
cocktails and chit chat.
Inexpensive wine and
beer, delicious cocktails
and free hor d'oerves will
set the stage for a great
evening. Enjoy drinks and
make friends outside
by the pool.
This Monthly Mixer, on the fourth Monday of each
month, is sponsored by Marin Life, and has been a
monthly feature of LGBT life in Marin for over 5 years
. It's open to gay and bi men of all ages, but alcohol for
men over 21 please!
Any questions should be directed to Andy Fyne
at 415-457-2487x102.
SEPTEMBER 27 IN SAN RAFAEL
Monthly Men's Marin Mixer
Monthly Men's Marin Mixer
FRIDAY IN SANTA ROSA
Men's Sex Addicts
Support Group Meets
Men's Sex Addicts
Support Group Meets
The next Pizza Happy Hour for the
LGBT community in Solano and
neighboring
counties is
Wednesday,
September 15,
from
5:30 PM to
7:30 PM at
Round Table
Pizza , 2401
Waterman
Blvd.,
Suite A, in
Fairfield.
This is a great way for you to meet,
relax, socialize, and have fun with
new and old friends.
This is a no-host event.
LGBT community in Solano and
neighboring
counties is
Wednesday,
September 15,
from
5:30 PM to
7:30 PM at
Round Table
Pizza , 2401
Waterman
Blvd.,
Suite A, in
Fairfield.
This is a great way for you to meet,
relax, socialize, and have fun with
new and old friends.
This is a no-host event.
SEPTEMBER 15 IN FAIRFIELD
Pizza Happy Hour
Draws LGBT'ers
Pizza Happy Hour
Draws LGBT'ers
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I release any and all shame and fear that
resides within me around being gay. No
matter how "out" I am in my world, I pause
and recognize that there may still be pockets
of pain within my consciousness due to
growing up in a homophobic society. I
breathe love into these pockets and allow an
even deeper experience of healing within
my body, mind and emotions. As I allow
myself to be cleansed of all shame I become
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resides within me around being gay. No
matter how "out" I am in my world, I pause
and recognize that there may still be pockets
of pain within my consciousness due to
growing up in a homophobic society. I
breathe love into these pockets and allow an
even deeper experience of healing within
my body, mind and emotions. As I allow
myself to be cleansed of all shame I become
a larger channel of support for others who
are still trapped in pain, loneliness and
isolation. How good it is to be of service to
the idea and ultimate experience of freedom.
- To Sign Up For Free Gay Affirmations Click
HERE
There is a HIV+ support group for gay and bi men
living in or near Solano County. A Licensed Clinical Psychologist
who has extensive experience
working with HIV+ individuals and groups facilitates the meetings
in a private office setting where safety and confidentiality are
strictly maintained.
The group meets
the first and third
Thursdays of the
month, at 8 PM,
at 631
Tennessee Street, Vallejo.
For more information, send an e‐mail to: cppsyd@sbcglobal.net
or leave a message at: 707‐363‐2698 A Program In Partnership
with the Solano Pride Center.
living in or near Solano County. A Licensed Clinical Psychologist
who has extensive experience
working with HIV+ individuals and groups facilitates the meetings
in a private office setting where safety and confidentiality are
strictly maintained.
The group meets
the first and third
Thursdays of the
month, at 8 PM,
at 631
Tennessee Street, Vallejo.
For more information, send an e‐mail to: cppsyd@sbcglobal.net
or leave a message at: 707‐363‐2698 A Program In Partnership
with the Solano Pride Center.
HIV+ SUPPORT IN VALLEJO
Solano Support Group
For Gay and Bi Men
Solano Support Group
For Gay and Bi Men
Spectrum LGBTQ Center, based in San Rafael, is hosting groups
for LGBTQ seniors in Sonoma County.
In Sonoma the group meets the third Friday of each
month, the next gathering is September 17, from
10:30 AM to Noon at the Sonoma Community Center, at
276 E. Napa Street in Sonoma.
On the fourth Tuesday of the month a group gathers
in Santa Rosa, from 1:30 PM to 3 PM at the Glaser Center
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 547
Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. The next gathering
September 28.
Join Spectrum for lively discussions, mutual support,
sharing information, and all the while celebrating who
we are.Everyone is welcome; there is no charge. Whether
you're in the closet or out, you are welcome!
For more information, call Gary Shepard, Spectrum Project
Coordinator, at 707-583-2330 (message line, checked frequently) or
email gary@spectrumLGBTcenter.org.
for LGBTQ seniors in Sonoma County.
In Sonoma the group meets the third Friday of each
month, the next gathering is September 17, from
10:30 AM to Noon at the Sonoma Community Center, at
276 E. Napa Street in Sonoma.
On the fourth Tuesday of the month a group gathers
in Santa Rosa, from 1:30 PM to 3 PM at the Glaser Center
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 547
Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. The next gathering
September 28.
Join Spectrum for lively discussions, mutual support,
sharing information, and all the while celebrating who
we are.Everyone is welcome; there is no charge. Whether
you're in the closet or out, you are welcome!
For more information, call Gary Shepard, Spectrum Project
Coordinator, at 707-583-2330 (message line, checked frequently) or
email gary@spectrumLGBTcenter.org.
SEPTEMBER 17 IN SONOMA
LGBTQ Seniors Meet
LGBTQ Seniors Meet
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TENNIS ANYONE?
Sonoma GayDAR Member
Seeks Players
Sonoma GayDAR Member
Seeks Players
Outbeat Radio is the LGBT presence on KRCB Radio 91 FM, the PBS TV and radio affiliate in
Sonoma County. Every Sunday at 8 PM a different team of local LGBT producers present
programming with specific perspectives and subjects.
LIVING PROOF airs the first Sunday of each month. Hosts
Sheridan Gold and Dianna Grayer explore the ups and downs of relationships and life. Guests
share their stories about coming out and other life experiences. Each guest is living proof that
our community is diverse, vibrant, and alive. You can contact the hosts at living proof@krcb.org
OUTBEAT MUSIC – The Sunnyside,
broadcasts the second Sunday of each
month. Host Sun Bell features LGBT
recorded music, interviews, and live
performances. Tune in for giveaways
through call-ins and contests.
Musicians are invited to send in their
CDs or mp3s. Contact the host at
thesunnyside@krcb.org.
OUTBEAT COLLAGE – Out In the Arts, happens the third Sunday of each month. Hosts Gary
Carnivele and Mark Prell interview local LGBT artisits, filmmakers, performers, musicians and
writers about their work. The show also fatures Outbeat’s Arts and Entertianment calendar.
Contact the hosts at outbeatcollage@krcb.org.
OUTBEAT NOW! Airs on the fourth Sunday of each month. Hosts Jeff Basham, Joel Bellagio,
and Greg Miragalia present a contemporary public affairs program covering current issues and
events impacting the LGBT community. The show includes, Outbeat Youth featuring stories for
and about queer youth. Contact the hosts at outbeatnow@krcb.org.
If you have news to share or ideas for future shows, eMail Outbeat at outbeat@krcb.org.
To stream KRCB click on the Outbeat Salon banner below.
Sonoma County. Every Sunday at 8 PM a different team of local LGBT producers present
programming with specific perspectives and subjects.
LIVING PROOF airs the first Sunday of each month. Hosts
Sheridan Gold and Dianna Grayer explore the ups and downs of relationships and life. Guests
share their stories about coming out and other life experiences. Each guest is living proof that
our community is diverse, vibrant, and alive. You can contact the hosts at living proof@krcb.org
OUTBEAT MUSIC – The Sunnyside,
broadcasts the second Sunday of each
month. Host Sun Bell features LGBT
recorded music, interviews, and live
performances. Tune in for giveaways
through call-ins and contests.
Musicians are invited to send in their
CDs or mp3s. Contact the host at
thesunnyside@krcb.org.
OUTBEAT COLLAGE – Out In the Arts, happens the third Sunday of each month. Hosts Gary
Carnivele and Mark Prell interview local LGBT artisits, filmmakers, performers, musicians and
writers about their work. The show also fatures Outbeat’s Arts and Entertianment calendar.
Contact the hosts at outbeatcollage@krcb.org.
OUTBEAT NOW! Airs on the fourth Sunday of each month. Hosts Jeff Basham, Joel Bellagio,
and Greg Miragalia present a contemporary public affairs program covering current issues and
events impacting the LGBT community. The show includes, Outbeat Youth featuring stories for
and about queer youth. Contact the hosts at outbeatnow@krcb.org.
If you have news to share or ideas for future shows, eMail Outbeat at outbeat@krcb.org.
To stream KRCB click on the Outbeat Salon banner below.
SUNDAYS ON KRCB
Outbeat Radio Brings LGBT News,
Entertainment to the North Bay
Outbeat Radio Brings LGBT News,
Entertainment to the North Bay
Jay Moore from Sonoma GayDAr has posted a
Facebook inquiry to see if
there are any members who
already play tennis.
Jay is part of a group of gay
tennis players in Santa Rosa
who would like to invite
players from Sonoma/Napa
Valley to check them out.
They are looking to play in
Santa Rosa or at the courts
in Oakmont.
For more information contact
Jay at jaymoore100@hotmail.com
Facebook inquiry to see if
there are any members who
already play tennis.
Jay is part of a group of gay
tennis players in Santa Rosa
who would like to invite
players from Sonoma/Napa
Valley to check them out.
They are looking to play in
Santa Rosa or at the courts
in Oakmont.
For more information contact
Jay at jaymoore100@hotmail.com
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY IN SEBASTOPOL
Redwood Rainbows
Offer Dance Classes
Redwood Rainbows
Offer Dance Classes
A Sebastopol Country Dancing event is now taking
place each month on the 2nd and 4th Sundays
with Beginner Dance
Class from 2 PM to
3 PM and Social
Dancing following
from 3 PM to 5 PM at
Wischemann Hall ,
465 Morris Street
in Sebastopol
For directions and a map, go to
www.wischemannhall.com/directions
The Redwood Rainbows and Saucy Squares square
dance clubs are now sponsoring a new ongoing
country dance event of two-step, waltz and other
partner dancing. The country dancing is open to all but
with a special invitation to members of the gay and
lesbian community.
Cost is only $12 for a fun afternoon of both class and
dancing.
Dress code is casual, and no partner is needed to
attend. Join us in a warm and friendly environment for
everyone who likes country dancing and to socialize
For more information, go to
ww.redwoodrainbows.org/countrywestern
place each month on the 2nd and 4th Sundays
with Beginner Dance
Class from 2 PM to
3 PM and Social
Dancing following
from 3 PM to 5 PM at
Wischemann Hall ,
465 Morris Street
in Sebastopol
For directions and a map, go to
www.wischemannhall.com/directions
The Redwood Rainbows and Saucy Squares square
dance clubs are now sponsoring a new ongoing
country dance event of two-step, waltz and other
partner dancing. The country dancing is open to all but
with a special invitation to members of the gay and
lesbian community.
Cost is only $12 for a fun afternoon of both class and
dancing.
Dress code is casual, and no partner is needed to
attend. Join us in a warm and friendly environment for
everyone who likes country dancing and to socialize
For more information, go to
ww.redwoodrainbows.org/countrywestern
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Sept 5 - Outbeat Salon - North Bay LGBTQ Radio 8 PM Live & Streaming
Sept 6 - Napa Valley Unity League Mixer - Napa (See Below)
Sept 9 - Men's Brown Bag Lunch - San Rafael (See Below)
Sept 15 - LGBT Pizza Happy Hour - Fairfield (See Below)
- See The Calendar For More North Bay Events -
Sept 6 - Napa Valley Unity League Mixer - Napa (See Below)
Sept 9 - Men's Brown Bag Lunch - San Rafael (See Below)
Sept 15 - LGBT Pizza Happy Hour - Fairfield (See Below)
- See The Calendar For More North Bay Events -
The LGBT Full Circle Seniors Group
gathers twice a month in Vallejo.
The group meets up the first and third
Saturdays.
This month that will be September 4
at theFlorence Douglas Senior Center,
333 Amador St., in Vallejo from
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
On Saturday, September 18, folks will
gather at
the Panama Red Coffee House 289
Mare
Island Way, Ferry Bldg. End of Georgia
St.,
Vallejo from
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
For more informaiton contacnt Mary at
707-557-2662 or 707-319-1604.
gathers twice a month in Vallejo.
The group meets up the first and third
Saturdays.
This month that will be September 4
at theFlorence Douglas Senior Center,
333 Amador St., in Vallejo from
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
On Saturday, September 18, folks will
gather at
the Panama Red Coffee House 289
Mare
Island Way, Ferry Bldg. End of Georgia
St.,
Vallejo from
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
For more informaiton contacnt Mary at
707-557-2662 or 707-319-1604.
SEPTEMBER 18 IN VALLEJO
LGBT Seniors Gather
LGBT Seniors Gather
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6
Napa Valley Unity League
Hosts Mixer
Napa Valley Unity League
Hosts Mixer
The next Napa Valley Unity League
Monthly Meeting / Mixer, is
Monday, September 6, from 6 PM
to 8:00 PM at Riverpointe Napa
Valley, 500 Lincoln Avenue in Napa
(across the street from
Compadres).
Join in for some food, some drink
and a lot of great folk to meet. The
group meets on the second floor
of the Clubhouse building.
Monthly Meeting / Mixer, is
Monday, September 6, from 6 PM
to 8:00 PM at Riverpointe Napa
Valley, 500 Lincoln Avenue in Napa
(across the street from
Compadres).
Join in for some food, some drink
and a lot of great folk to meet. The
group meets on the second floor
of the Clubhouse building.
The next Men’s Brown Bag Lunch is
Thursday, September 9, from Noon to
1:30 PM at the Spectrum Center, 30 N.
San Pedro Road, Suite 106, in San
Rafael
The Men’s Brown Bag Lunch gathers
the second Thursday of each month
at Spectrum. For more info contact
Cristin Brew at (415) 472-1945 x 203
or email
cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.
SEPTEMBER 9 IN SAN RAFAEL
Men's Brown Bag Lunch
Men's Brown Bag Lunch
The next Vallejo Gay
Network event is a
Summer Celebration
Potluck Saturday,
September 18, from
4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Please bring your
favorite Dish to share,
Beverage and a Friend.
Everyone is welcome.
It's about building
community and having
a good time!
For more information call Ric Duran at
707-552-5354
Network event is a
Summer Celebration
Potluck Saturday,
September 18, from
4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Please bring your
favorite Dish to share,
Beverage and a Friend.
Everyone is welcome.
It's about building
community and having
a good time!
For more information call Ric Duran at
707-552-5354
SEPTEMBER 18
Vallejo Gay Network Hosts
Summer Celebration Potluck
Vallejo Gay Network Hosts
Summer Celebration Potluck