Calendar of Events:
(MA) UniTy is a Transgender support group which meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Baystate Hospital 3300 Main Street in Springfield, MA. FMI: Deja 860-604-6343 or Keri 413-364-1749.
(MA) Social Group For Lesbians; We always meet on the first and third Friday's of the month. For information call 413-687-2065
(MA) Emergency Contraception (EC) is NOW available without a prescription at all Tapestry Health Services sites. (413) 586-2539.
(MA) Mature Lesbian Support Group; Group for women 55+ meets monthly at the Northampton Council on Aging at 240 Main St., at 6 p.m.; second Monday of each month.
(MA) DISCUSSION GROUP FOR LESBIANS 40+ meets every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stonewall Center at UMass. This is a warm and welcoming group of intelligent women. Information email to: JBGreenize@aol.com
(MA) Older Lesbian Discussion Groups; Amherst/NoHo Area. New members accepted on space-available basis. If enough interest, new groups may form. FMI: 413-247-3257 or 413-253-3049.
(VT) Men's Support Group; Any male 18 or older; Support group not a therapy group. Free. Every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brattleboro, VT. FMI: 802-258-3914.
(MA) Join email group for LGBT parents in the Pioneer Valley area at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lgbt_parents_pioneer_valley/ for exchanging information, chatting about our families, and organizing get-togethers and play-dates.
(MA, NY, CT & VT) Discrimination because YOU ARE Queer? Call The Rainbow Times, 413-204-8959; 518-391-2617.
(NY) Bisexual Brunch; First and third Sundays of the month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Rainbow Cafe, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany. FMI: Viktoria 518-438-6315.
(NY) Bagel Bunch; Tuesdays; 10:30 a.m.; Older gay men’s social and discussion group. Bruegger’s, Hannaford Plaza, Central Ave., Albany.
(NY) Capital Pride Singers; Mondays @ 7 p.m.; LGBT/LGBTaffirming; mixed chorus; St. Andrew’s, Episcopal Church, 10 No. Main St., Albany, 12203; FMI: 435-4636.
(NY) Capital District Prime Timers; Provides social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for mature gay and bisexual men. 21+. FMI: jallison2@nycap.rr.com or CDPT 595 New Loudon Rd #202 Latham NY 12110
(NY) Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Men Support Group; Mondays; 7 p.m.; Support group for GBT men; CDGLCC @ 332 Hudson Avenue in Albany. FMI: Q Diamond at (518) 462-6138 or qdiamond@cdglcc.org.
(NY) Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Support Group; every other Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Meet at CDGLCC at 332 Hudson Avenue in Albany. FMI: Q Diamond at (518) 462-6138.
(NY) Youth Group; Friday nights; 7 p.m.; 332 Hudson Ave. in Albany; Group offers peer support to LGBT& questioning individuals ages 13-19. A supportive environment for LGBTQ youth and their straight allies. FMI: Q Diamond (518) 462-6138.
(NY) Confidential HIV Testing; first Wednesday of each month; 6-8:30 p.m.; Provided by Project H.O.P.E., a program of the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. Testing offered at the CDGLCC, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany. FMI: 518-462-6138.
LGBTQ tea dance at Dance Northampton.
Second Sunday of every month; 3-6 PM; $8 (includes lesson at 3:00) FMI: www.dancenorthampton.com .
(NY) Out Dancing (for the LGBTQ community); every Wednesday evening; 7 to 8 p.m.; Saratoga SAVOY, 7 Wells St, Saratoga Springs, NY. FMI: 518-587-5132. http://saratogasavoy.homestead.com/files/outdancing.html
(CT) Every Sunday; ALL LGBT YOUTH to the Rainbow Room; at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective; from 3-6 p.m.; 1841 Broad Street, Hartford, CT; for LGBT youth and allies. 21 & younger.
(MA) TransForming Families – Transgender Support Group; Parents, partners, children and their transgender loved ones. Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m. in Hadley. FMI: www.transformingfamilies.org or 413-522-0522
(MA) Free Breast Cancer Services; Cooley Dickinson; Women can select therapy services such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, therapeutic touch, healing music, healing touch, Reiki, Reiki, Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™, self-hypnosis/guided imagery and therapeutic massage by CD employees that hold certifications in these therapy techniques. FMI” 413-582-2424.
(MA) EAST COAST FEMALE-TO-MALE GROUP (ECFTMG); 2nd Sunday of every month from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. FMI: 413.584.7616 or email: betpower@yahoo.com. FTMs or SOFFAs who have never come to one of the meetings should call and introduce themselves to Bet before attending. Meetings are open to all masculine-identified, female-born persons, our significant others, family, and allies.
(VT) Third Sunday of Every Month; in Brattleboro, Open to anyone whose identity or expression doesn't fit neatly into the gender binary, including transpeople of all genders and sexual orientations. FMI: Benjamin Robin: robin@benjaminrobin.net
(NY) Ask-A-Lawyer Legal Clinic: Serving the LGBT community Geri Pomerantz, Esq. and Anne Reynolds Copps, Esq.; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.; FREE legal consultations to the LGBT community. Appointment only. FMI: 518.432.4188.
(NY) ONGOING: First and third Sundays of the month, 11 - 1 p.m. at the Rainbow Cafe, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany. FMI: Viktoria 518-438-6315.
(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.
(NY) Capital Pride Singers LGBT and affirming mixed chorus. Rehearsals on Monday's, 7pm, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State St; Albany. FMI: 518-435-4636.
(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.
(MA) May 1; The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP) will offer a 3-hour orientation for individuals interested in learning more about volunteering with the organization. A survivor will share his personal story and GMDVP will provide a wide ranging presentation on the dynamics of domestic violence in GBT relationships. There will also be plenty of opportunity for audience participation through discussions and role plays. Family Justice Center at 989 Commonwealth Avenue in Allston, MA. FMI or to reserve your spot: education@gmdvp.org if you are interested in attending.
(MA) May 2-3; at 7:30 p.m.; Documentary “Born Again,” about a woman growing up in an Evangelical Christian family coming to terms with being a lesbian. Pothole Pictures Theater is in Shelburne Falls (51 Bridge St.). On the Saturday show on May 3, its director Markie Hancock will be present to answer questions. Both nights Carrie Ferguson & the Cherry Street Band, from Northampton, will play on stage before the film from 7 to 7:30. Admission is $6 at the door.
(NY) May 2; Romaine Brooks Art Gallery Opening – First Friday featuring: John Frederick
5-9pm; @ Romaine Brooks Art Gallery @ CDGLCC @ 332 Hudson Ave., Albany; FMI: Michael at RBG@cdglcc.org and check out www.romainebrooksga llery.30art. com or www.1stfridayalbany.org.
(MA) May 3; Pianist, Composer, Vocalist Lenore Troia performs KEY WEST CABARET; At The Northampton Center for the Arts; 7:30pm; She will be joined by co-producer and LP percussionist, guitarist and singer, Laura Wood.A Benefit for the Northampton Center for the Arts and Northampton Pride 2008.
(MA) May 3; Northampton Pride 2008; 12-5p.m.; Parade starts at Lampron Park on Bridge Rd. and goes thru Main St., Hampton Ave., Northampton. FMI: 413-586-5602; www.northamptonpride.org
(NY) May 3; LGBT Party Sponsored by The Northeast Gender Alliance and Schenectady Gender Alliance; Yours Jazz Club @ 145 Barret St, Schenectady, NY. 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., $5 Cover (bring your ID)
(MA) May 3; Stoppard Nights: Travesties; 7:30 p.m., CenterStage, '62 Center, Williams College. FMI: (413) 597-4279/4277.
(NY) May 3rd & May 4th; Nocturna spring show, workshops and Milonga (Tango Party); Saratoga Music Hall, 3rd Floor City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY; May 3rd: workshops- 3:00-5:15pm, Nocturna show 7:30pm; Milonga 9:00pm; and May 4th: workshops- 1:00-2:10pm; Nocturna show 3:00pm. Tango guest artists from New York City, Oliver Kolker and Sylvana Vals, are showcased. The show is designed to be fun, sexy, surprising and suitable for all ages. FMI: (518) 691-0423
(MA) May 4; Bread and Tulips (2000 | PG-13 | Italian with English Subtitles). At The Agawam Cultural Council; $6; includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres before the show; Free drawing for door prizes; Agawam Family Cinemas at 866 Suffield Street, Agawam, and begin at 1:15 pm. Doors open at 12:30 pm. An unappreciated housewife finds good fortune when she hitchhikes to Venice to begin a new life, and with newfound confidence, begins a tentative relationship with a lonely waiter.
(MA) May 4; Gina Daggett and Kathy Belge, better known as Curve Magazine’s relationship advice columnists “Lipstick and Dipstick”, will be signing copies of their first book Lipstick & Dipstick’s Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships; at Pride & Joy, 20 Crafts Avenue, Northampton, from 1-3pm. FMI: Pride & Joy at 413-585-0683.
(MA) May 4; Temple Beth El of Springfield Massachusetts will host a musical tribute celebrating Israel's 60th birthday. Director: Cantor Steve Berke of Beth El Temple, who has created a special program that highlights, through music, the diversity of regions within Israel and the history and pageantry of these last 60 years. Held at Temple Beth El in Springfield, MA, begins at 4 p.m. Following the concert, a light dinner will be served in the "Israeli Cafe" within the halls of the synagogue. $36; FMI: 413-733-4149.
(NY) Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, and 27; Pride Planning Committee Meeting; 6pm at CDGLCC (332 Hudson Ave, Albany) If you are interested in becoming involved with the Capital Pride 2008, this is your official invitation to jump in! FMI: capitalpride@cdglcc.org Note: This year's parade and festival will be June 8.
(MA) May 9, and May 10; Dance Company Spring Concert; 7:30 p.m., MainStage, '62 Center, Williams College. FMI: (413) 597-4279/4277.
(CT) May 10; Special Litchfield County Premiere of Marriage Makes a Word of Difference! 4-6pm
Cornwall Town Hall, 26 Pine Street. The film portrays the personal struggles and political challenges of Connecticut’s same-sex couples and their families who are fighting for the freedom to marry. Reception after the film! Meet Anne Stanback, Exec. Dir. of Love Makes a Family, & mingle with your neighbors in Northwest Connecticut. RSVP to Nancy Dart at 860-672-0041 or e-mail at ndart@aol.com.
(MA) May 10-18th; 5th Annual Latino Pride of New England; FMI: see page 24 of The Rainbow Times.
(MA) May 11; LGBTQ tea dance (with optional lesson) at Dance Northampton; Second Sunday of every month; 3-6 p.m.; $8, includes lesson @3; 492 Pleasant St.; FMI: 413-586-2422.
(NY) May 16; FREEHELD followed by Q&A with director Cynthia Wade; The Linda, 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY; 7:00 p.m., $6. FMI: 518-465-5233, x.4
(VT) May 17; NH Gay Men's Chorus will be in Keene NH; 7:30pm at the Redfern Arts Center. This is the closest performance to us, so let's show our appreciation for them coming over this way and get them a big turnout!
(CT) May 17; Queer Prom; HGLHC will hold its 13th Queer Prom on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse in Hartford from 8:00PM – Midnight. Come dance the night away with more than 200 hundred LGBT and allied youth. The HGLHC “Queer Prom” is one of the most highly anticipated youth events of the year. Dress to impress. FMI: HGLHC at 860-2787-4163.
(NY) May 17; Progressions Concert Series: Namoli Brennet with Liz Stahler; CDGLCC, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY; 8 p.m.; 7:30 Doors. FMI: 518.462.6138.
(NY) May 17; Capital Pride Singers presents “Keeping It Gay!”; Emmanuel Friedens Church, 218 Nott Terrace, Schenectady; 7:30 p.m., $10; A very special Spring Concert of serious and silly music from your favorite GLBT chorus.
(CT) May 18; INTEGRITY/Greater Hartford Meeting: Changing Vision of Marriage; 3:00pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Sigourney Street, Hartford. All are welcome! Speaker: Fr. Christopher L. Webber, author and priest in the Connecticut Diocese. Webber will give a talk titled; "Changing Vision of Marriage" based on his new book, soon to be released, Re-Thinking Marriage.
(NY) May 18; Capital Pride Singers presents “Keeping It Gay!”; First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany; Emerson Hall, 405 Washington Ave., Albany; 4 p.m., $10; A very special Spring Concert of serious and silly music from your favorite GLBT chorus.
(VT) May 18; Transgender Support Group; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Brattleboro, VT; Open to anyone whose identity or expression doesn't fit neatly into the gender binary, including transpeople of all genders and sexual orientations: transgender(ed), transsexuals, FTMs, MTFs, non-op, pre-op, post-op, crossdressers, bi-gendered, genderqueer, genderfluid, questioning. Confidentiality guaranteed. FMI: Benjamin Robin: robin@benjaminrobin.net.
(NY) May 19; Parenting Tasks in Transracial Adoption – Why & How to Develop Positive Racial Identity; Parsons Child and Family Center ; Van Alstyne Bldg., 60 Academy Rd. , Albany , NY ; 7:00 PM, Free. FMI: 518-448-5295. Free and reservations are not required. For adults only.
(CT) May 30-June 7; The 21st Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival; Cinestudio, Trinity College @ 300 Summit St., Hartford, Connecticut; FMI: 860-586-1136.
(CT) May 31; Marriage Makes a Word of Difference is a featured film at the CT Gay and Lesbian Film Festival! Saturday, May 31st at 3pm at Cinestudio, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford See all the films! The festival runs 5/30-6/7/08. The film is directed by Emmy-award winning filmmaker Fran Rzeznik.
(NY) June 6; Romaine Brooks Art Gallery Opening – First Friday featuring: The PRIDE Show! 5-9pm; @ Romaine Brooks Art Gallery @ CDGLCC @ 332 Hudson Ave., Albany; FMI Michael at RBG@cdglcc.org.
(NY) June 8; Capital Pride 2008!; Parade and Festival; 12noon-5pm, Rain or Shine; Join Capital Pride in Washington Park in Albany once again for this exciting annual event! More info soon so save the date! FMI: www.cdglcc.org/cappride.htm
(NY) June 21; 2nd Annual Black and Latino Gay Pride Celebration hosted by In Our Own Voices; The celebration will take place from 9:00am -5:00pm; venue for the after party will be announced very soon. FMI: Jasan at (518) 432-4188.
(VT) Gay Pride in southern Vermont will take place in the month of June, with many events planned. TBA
(NY) June 21; 2nd Annual Black and Latino Gay Pride Celebration hosted by In Our Own Voices; The celebration will take place from 9:00am -5:00pm; venue for the after party will be announced very soon. FMI: Jasan at (518) 432-4188.
(MA) Social Group For Lesbians; We always meet on the first and third Friday's of the month. For information call 413-687-2065
(MA) Emergency Contraception (EC) is NOW available without a prescription at all Tapestry Health Services sites. (413) 586-2539.
(MA) Mature Lesbian Support Group; Group for women 55+ meets monthly at the Northampton Council on Aging at 240 Main St., at 6 p.m.; second Monday of each month.
(MA) DISCUSSION GROUP FOR LESBIANS 40+ meets every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stonewall Center at UMass. This is a warm and welcoming group of intelligent women. Information email to: JBGreenize@aol.com
(MA) Older Lesbian Discussion Groups; Amherst/NoHo Area. New members accepted on space-available basis. If enough interest, new groups may form. FMI: 413-247-3257 or 413-253-3049.
(VT) Men's Support Group; Any male 18 or older; Support group not a therapy group. Free. Every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brattleboro, VT. FMI: 802-258-3914.
(MA) Join email group for LGBT parents in the Pioneer Valley area at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lgbt_parents_pioneer_valley/ for exchanging information, chatting about our families, and organizing get-togethers and play-dates.
(MA, NY, CT & VT) Discrimination because YOU ARE Queer? Call The Rainbow Times, 413-204-8959; 518-391-2617.
(NY) Bisexual Brunch; First and third Sundays of the month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Rainbow Cafe, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany. FMI: Viktoria 518-438-6315.
(NY) Bagel Bunch; Tuesdays; 10:30 a.m.; Older gay men’s social and discussion group. Bruegger’s, Hannaford Plaza, Central Ave., Albany.
(NY) Capital Pride Singers; Mondays @ 7 p.m.; LGBT/LGBTaffirming; mixed chorus; St. Andrew’s, Episcopal Church, 10 No. Main St., Albany, 12203; FMI: 435-4636.
(NY) Capital District Prime Timers; Provides social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for mature gay and bisexual men. 21+. FMI: jallison2@nycap.rr.com or CDPT 595 New Loudon Rd #202 Latham NY 12110
(NY) Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Men Support Group; Mondays; 7 p.m.; Support group for GBT men; CDGLCC @ 332 Hudson Avenue in Albany. FMI: Q Diamond at (518) 462-6138 or qdiamond@cdglcc.org.
(NY) Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Support Group; every other Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Meet at CDGLCC at 332 Hudson Avenue in Albany. FMI: Q Diamond at (518) 462-6138.
(NY) Youth Group; Friday nights; 7 p.m.; 332 Hudson Ave. in Albany; Group offers peer support to LGBT& questioning individuals ages 13-19. A supportive environment for LGBTQ youth and their straight allies. FMI: Q Diamond (518) 462-6138.
(NY) Confidential HIV Testing; first Wednesday of each month; 6-8:30 p.m.; Provided by Project H.O.P.E., a program of the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. Testing offered at the CDGLCC, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany. FMI: 518-462-6138.
LGBTQ tea dance at Dance Northampton.
Second Sunday of every month; 3-6 PM; $8 (includes lesson at 3:00) FMI: www.dancenorthampton.com .
(NY) Out Dancing (for the LGBTQ community); every Wednesday evening; 7 to 8 p.m.; Saratoga SAVOY, 7 Wells St, Saratoga Springs, NY. FMI: 518-587-5132. http://saratogasavoy.homestead.com/files/outdancing.html
(CT) Every Sunday; ALL LGBT YOUTH to the Rainbow Room; at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective; from 3-6 p.m.; 1841 Broad Street, Hartford, CT; for LGBT youth and allies. 21 & younger.
(MA) TransForming Families – Transgender Support Group; Parents, partners, children and their transgender loved ones. Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m. in Hadley. FMI: www.transformingfamilies.org or 413-522-0522
(MA) Free Breast Cancer Services; Cooley Dickinson; Women can select therapy services such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, therapeutic touch, healing music, healing touch, Reiki, Reiki, Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™, self-hypnosis/guided imagery and therapeutic massage by CD employees that hold certifications in these therapy techniques. FMI” 413-582-2424.
(MA) EAST COAST FEMALE-TO-MALE GROUP (ECFTMG); 2nd Sunday of every month from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. FMI: 413.584.7616 or email: betpower@yahoo.com. FTMs or SOFFAs who have never come to one of the meetings should call and introduce themselves to Bet before attending. Meetings are open to all masculine-identified, female-born persons, our significant others, family, and allies.
(VT) Third Sunday of Every Month; in Brattleboro, Open to anyone whose identity or expression doesn't fit neatly into the gender binary, including transpeople of all genders and sexual orientations. FMI: Benjamin Robin: robin@benjaminrobin.net
(NY) Ask-A-Lawyer Legal Clinic: Serving the LGBT community Geri Pomerantz, Esq. and Anne Reynolds Copps, Esq.; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.; FREE legal consultations to the LGBT community. Appointment only. FMI: 518.432.4188.
(NY) ONGOING: First and third Sundays of the month, 11 - 1 p.m. at the Rainbow Cafe, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany. FMI: Viktoria 518-438-6315.
(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.
(NY) Capital Pride Singers LGBT and affirming mixed chorus. Rehearsals on Monday's, 7pm, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State St; Albany. FMI: 518-435-4636.
(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.
(MA) May 1; The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP) will offer a 3-hour orientation for individuals interested in learning more about volunteering with the organization. A survivor will share his personal story and GMDVP will provide a wide ranging presentation on the dynamics of domestic violence in GBT relationships. There will also be plenty of opportunity for audience participation through discussions and role plays. Family Justice Center at 989 Commonwealth Avenue in Allston, MA. FMI or to reserve your spot: education@gmdvp.org if you are interested in attending.
(MA) May 2-3; at 7:30 p.m.; Documentary “Born Again,” about a woman growing up in an Evangelical Christian family coming to terms with being a lesbian. Pothole Pictures Theater is in Shelburne Falls (51 Bridge St.). On the Saturday show on May 3, its director Markie Hancock will be present to answer questions. Both nights Carrie Ferguson & the Cherry Street Band, from Northampton, will play on stage before the film from 7 to 7:30. Admission is $6 at the door.
(NY) May 2; Romaine Brooks Art Gallery Opening – First Friday featuring: John Frederick
5-9pm; @ Romaine Brooks Art Gallery @ CDGLCC @ 332 Hudson Ave., Albany; FMI: Michael at RBG@cdglcc.org and check out www.romainebrooksga llery.30art. com or www.1stfridayalbany.org.
(MA) May 3; Pianist, Composer, Vocalist Lenore Troia performs KEY WEST CABARET; At The Northampton Center for the Arts; 7:30pm; She will be joined by co-producer and LP percussionist, guitarist and singer, Laura Wood.A Benefit for the Northampton Center for the Arts and Northampton Pride 2008.
(MA) May 3; Northampton Pride 2008; 12-5p.m.; Parade starts at Lampron Park on Bridge Rd. and goes thru Main St., Hampton Ave., Northampton. FMI: 413-586-5602; www.northamptonpride.org
(NY) May 3; LGBT Party Sponsored by The Northeast Gender Alliance and Schenectady Gender Alliance; Yours Jazz Club @ 145 Barret St, Schenectady, NY. 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., $5 Cover (bring your ID)
(MA) May 3; Stoppard Nights: Travesties; 7:30 p.m., CenterStage, '62 Center, Williams College. FMI: (413) 597-4279/4277.
(NY) May 3rd & May 4th; Nocturna spring show, workshops and Milonga (Tango Party); Saratoga Music Hall, 3rd Floor City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY; May 3rd: workshops- 3:00-5:15pm, Nocturna show 7:30pm; Milonga 9:00pm; and May 4th: workshops- 1:00-2:10pm; Nocturna show 3:00pm. Tango guest artists from New York City, Oliver Kolker and Sylvana Vals, are showcased. The show is designed to be fun, sexy, surprising and suitable for all ages. FMI: (518) 691-0423
(MA) May 4; Bread and Tulips (2000 | PG-13 | Italian with English Subtitles). At The Agawam Cultural Council; $6; includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres before the show; Free drawing for door prizes; Agawam Family Cinemas at 866 Suffield Street, Agawam, and begin at 1:15 pm. Doors open at 12:30 pm. An unappreciated housewife finds good fortune when she hitchhikes to Venice to begin a new life, and with newfound confidence, begins a tentative relationship with a lonely waiter.
(MA) May 4; Gina Daggett and Kathy Belge, better known as Curve Magazine’s relationship advice columnists “Lipstick and Dipstick”, will be signing copies of their first book Lipstick & Dipstick’s Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships; at Pride & Joy, 20 Crafts Avenue, Northampton, from 1-3pm. FMI: Pride & Joy at 413-585-0683.
(MA) May 4; Temple Beth El of Springfield Massachusetts will host a musical tribute celebrating Israel's 60th birthday. Director: Cantor Steve Berke of Beth El Temple, who has created a special program that highlights, through music, the diversity of regions within Israel and the history and pageantry of these last 60 years. Held at Temple Beth El in Springfield, MA, begins at 4 p.m. Following the concert, a light dinner will be served in the "Israeli Cafe" within the halls of the synagogue. $36; FMI: 413-733-4149.
(NY) Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, and 27; Pride Planning Committee Meeting; 6pm at CDGLCC (332 Hudson Ave, Albany) If you are interested in becoming involved with the Capital Pride 2008, this is your official invitation to jump in! FMI: capitalpride@cdglcc.org Note: This year's parade and festival will be June 8.
(MA) May 9, and May 10; Dance Company Spring Concert; 7:30 p.m., MainStage, '62 Center, Williams College. FMI: (413) 597-4279/4277.
(CT) May 10; Special Litchfield County Premiere of Marriage Makes a Word of Difference! 4-6pm
Cornwall Town Hall, 26 Pine Street. The film portrays the personal struggles and political challenges of Connecticut’s same-sex couples and their families who are fighting for the freedom to marry. Reception after the film! Meet Anne Stanback, Exec. Dir. of Love Makes a Family, & mingle with your neighbors in Northwest Connecticut. RSVP to Nancy Dart at 860-672-0041 or e-mail at ndart@aol.com.
(MA) May 10-18th; 5th Annual Latino Pride of New England; FMI: see page 24 of The Rainbow Times.
(MA) May 11; LGBTQ tea dance (with optional lesson) at Dance Northampton; Second Sunday of every month; 3-6 p.m.; $8, includes lesson @3; 492 Pleasant St.; FMI: 413-586-2422.
(NY) May 16; FREEHELD followed by Q&A with director Cynthia Wade; The Linda, 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY; 7:00 p.m., $6. FMI: 518-465-5233, x.4
(VT) May 17; NH Gay Men's Chorus will be in Keene NH; 7:30pm at the Redfern Arts Center. This is the closest performance to us, so let's show our appreciation for them coming over this way and get them a big turnout!
(CT) May 17; Queer Prom; HGLHC will hold its 13th Queer Prom on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse in Hartford from 8:00PM – Midnight. Come dance the night away with more than 200 hundred LGBT and allied youth. The HGLHC “Queer Prom” is one of the most highly anticipated youth events of the year. Dress to impress. FMI: HGLHC at 860-2787-4163.
(NY) May 17; Progressions Concert Series: Namoli Brennet with Liz Stahler; CDGLCC, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY; 8 p.m.; 7:30 Doors. FMI: 518.462.6138.
(NY) May 17; Capital Pride Singers presents “Keeping It Gay!”; Emmanuel Friedens Church, 218 Nott Terrace, Schenectady; 7:30 p.m., $10; A very special Spring Concert of serious and silly music from your favorite GLBT chorus.
(CT) May 18; INTEGRITY/Greater Hartford Meeting: Changing Vision of Marriage; 3:00pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Sigourney Street, Hartford. All are welcome! Speaker: Fr. Christopher L. Webber, author and priest in the Connecticut Diocese. Webber will give a talk titled; "Changing Vision of Marriage" based on his new book, soon to be released, Re-Thinking Marriage.
(NY) May 18; Capital Pride Singers presents “Keeping It Gay!”; First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany; Emerson Hall, 405 Washington Ave., Albany; 4 p.m., $10; A very special Spring Concert of serious and silly music from your favorite GLBT chorus.
(VT) May 18; Transgender Support Group; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Brattleboro, VT; Open to anyone whose identity or expression doesn't fit neatly into the gender binary, including transpeople of all genders and sexual orientations: transgender(ed), transsexuals, FTMs, MTFs, non-op, pre-op, post-op, crossdressers, bi-gendered, genderqueer, genderfluid, questioning. Confidentiality guaranteed. FMI: Benjamin Robin: robin@benjaminrobin.net.
(NY) May 19; Parenting Tasks in Transracial Adoption – Why & How to Develop Positive Racial Identity; Parsons Child and Family Center ; Van Alstyne Bldg., 60 Academy Rd. , Albany , NY ; 7:00 PM, Free. FMI: 518-448-5295. Free and reservations are not required. For adults only.
(CT) May 30-June 7; The 21st Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival; Cinestudio, Trinity College @ 300 Summit St., Hartford, Connecticut; FMI: 860-586-1136.
(CT) May 31; Marriage Makes a Word of Difference is a featured film at the CT Gay and Lesbian Film Festival! Saturday, May 31st at 3pm at Cinestudio, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford See all the films! The festival runs 5/30-6/7/08. The film is directed by Emmy-award winning filmmaker Fran Rzeznik.
(NY) June 6; Romaine Brooks Art Gallery Opening – First Friday featuring: The PRIDE Show! 5-9pm; @ Romaine Brooks Art Gallery @ CDGLCC @ 332 Hudson Ave., Albany; FMI Michael at RBG@cdglcc.org.
(NY) June 8; Capital Pride 2008!; Parade and Festival; 12noon-5pm, Rain or Shine; Join Capital Pride in Washington Park in Albany once again for this exciting annual event! More info soon so save the date! FMI: www.cdglcc.org/cappride.htm
(NY) June 21; 2nd Annual Black and Latino Gay Pride Celebration hosted by In Our Own Voices; The celebration will take place from 9:00am -5:00pm; venue for the after party will be announced very soon. FMI: Jasan at (518) 432-4188.
(VT) Gay Pride in southern Vermont will take place in the month of June, with many events planned. TBA
(NY) June 21; 2nd Annual Black and Latino Gay Pride Celebration hosted by In Our Own Voices; The celebration will take place from 9:00am -5:00pm; venue for the after party will be announced very soon. FMI: Jasan at (518) 432-4188.
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