MADISON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS GUIDE By OutReach LGBT Community Center | You can find us online at www.lgbtdirectory.org Acupuncture
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Acupuncture Works In Madison Amy Crikelair, MAC, CA (608) 250-2536, 1605 Monroe St. www.acu-works.com Helping pain, energy, & health Specialties: HIV+, Cancer, Stress, Digestion, Menopause
Mary L Trainor LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Moon Tree Psychotherapy, 401 Wisconsin Ave, Madison WI 53703, 608-256-5115 ext. 91, using traditional & alternative counseling approaches to safely explore your life challenges. www.marytrainor.net
Community Pharmacy 341 State St, 251-3242, A worker’s cooperative feat. vitamins, herbs, natural body care, and a full prescription pharmacy, www.communitypharamacy.coop
Attorneys Mark F Borns Borns Law Office 10 Odana Ct. Madison WI 53719 (608) 255-7600 (Ph), (608) 443-2485 (F) mborns@msn.com Balisle & Roberson, S.C. Attorneys At Law 131 W Wilson St, Ste 802 Madison, WI 53703, (608) 259-8702 www.b-rlaw.com Law Offices of Christenson and Allex, LLC Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Real Estate 2997 Yarmouth Greenway Dr. #100 Fitchburg WI 53711 608 273 8609 www.christensonallexlaw.com DeWitt, Ross, & Stevens, S.C. Attorney Craig Fieschko Handling all your personal & business legal needs, (608) 255-8891 www.dewittross.com
Editing Services Rainbow Editing 2829 Barlow St. Madison, WI 53705-3621 Contact: Lewis Bosworth lewisabosworth@gmail.com Copy-editing, proofreading, basic composition skills, stylistics, charges by the hour, page or job, free phone consultation: commercial ads, brochures, term papers, creative writing, foreign languages, etc.
Entertainment Ravyn Entertainment LLC info@ravynentertainment.org www.ravynentertainment.com
Financial Services Jaime Zimmerman, VP Investments Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. 608-252-5757 jzimmerman@rwbaird.com www.jaimezimmerman.com
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Monona Motors (608) 222-1342, 4500 Winnequah Rd Monona WI. Complete Auto Repair & Service, Serving Monona & East Madison
Studio 924 Hair Design & Spa 924 East Johnson St. Madison, 608-251-2777, www.studio924.com
Bookstores Rainbow Bookstore (608) 257-6050, 426 W Gilman St Madison, 53703, www.rainbowbookstore.org Cooperatively owned progressive bookstore, LGBT and sex positive material.
Housing Rodney Scheel House for PWA’s. LTD Providing housing for persons w/AIDS (PWAs) or HIV Infection in Madison,608-246-3737 or 608-2476-3722, 1966 S. Stoughton Rd
Massage Therapist MxRx (Massage RX) Larry P Edwards RPh, CMT Madison, WI Call for Appointment Hours, 414-690-6310
Restaurants, Cafes, & Coffeehouses Mother Fools Coffeehouse 1101 Williamson St, 608-259-1301, Open 6:30am (weekdays) and 8:00am (weekends) Live Music, Fri-Sat nights, www.motherfools.com
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Retail - Misc. Burnie’s Rock Shop Madison’s Favorite Source for crystals, massage tools, stone beads, and decor. Check out our book selection!! 901 E Johnson, T-W-F-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4, 608-251-2601
Yoga/Pilates Body Conscious, LLC (PilateSpa) Fluid Motion. Fluid mind. PILATES STRETCH YOGA 2045 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704 608-244-0402, pilatespa.com
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The OutReach Calendar is produced by OutReach Inc, Madison & SC WI’s LGBT Community Center. It is produced monthly & is distributed FREE throughout Dane Cty, primarily in the City of Madison, to businesses and institutions that are LGBT friendly. Design, Layout, Copy by Brian Ponce. Editorial duties by Steve Starkey, Angie Rehling, and Brian Ponce. Distribution by various volunteers and staff.
WEEKLY EVENTS | Madison’s LGBT Calendar & Guide | SUNDAY *Being Authentic, 12pm Madison’s Progressive Talk: The Mic 92.1, Hosted by Patrick Farabaugh & Mary Carol *Bethany United Methodist Church, 8, 9, and 10:45 am, 3910 Mineral Point Road, 238-6381. *Cardinal Bar: Tony Casteneda Latin Jazz, Sets at 8-10pm, 418 E Wilson St, www.cardinalbar.com *Center for Conscious Living, 849 E. Washington Service at 11am, mylivingspirit.com, (608) 843-7740 *First Congregational, 10 am, 1609 University Ave, 233-9751 *First Unitarian Society (Unitarian Universalists), 9 &11am, 900 University Bay Dr, (608) 658-6847 *First United Methodists, 9:00 & 10:30am, 203 Wisconsin Ave, 2569061. *FIVE Nightclub: MadCity Drag Revue, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, 277.9700. 10pm Showtime; Sunday Funday at 4pm in the Rear View, free food, beer bash, Bloody Mary Bar *James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Service at 9am &11 am Sept. thru mid-May, 10am June thru August. (608) 242-8887 *Madison Gay Hockey Association (Practice), 5:10pm to 10pm, HartMeyer Ice Arena,1834 Commercial Ave Madison, WI 53704, for more info: www.madisongayhockey.org *OutThere, 5-10pm, Social Group for 18-24, 600 Williamson St, OutReach *Parkside Presbyterian, 10 am, 4002 Lien Rd, 244-0847 *Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus, 7-9 pm, Capitol Lakes (formerly Meriter Retirement), 204-7020. *Prairie Unitarian Universalists, 10 am, 2010 Whenona, 271-8218 *QJams-LGBTQ Study Jams, 6pm10pm, UW, Witte Hall-CCE *St. Dunstan’s, 7:30 & 10 am, 6205 University Ave, 238-2781 *Shamrock Bar & Grille, Opens at 11am, Serving food, mimosas and fabulous Bloody Mary’s, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703 *Student Coming Out Support Group, Call UW Madison LGBTCC, 4:30pm, (608) 265-3344 *Teen Crisis Line, 251-1126 *Transgender Help & Info Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm *WOOFS, Bear Beer Bash, $10 Endless Miller Lite Mug & Free Pizza 4-7PM, www.woofsmadison.com *WORT, “Her Turn” (feminist news):
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*AIDS Network, Anonymous walkin HIV testing & needle exchange, 2pm-4:30pm, 600 Williamson St *AIDS Network: Substance Use Relapse Prevention Group, Anonymous walk-in HIV testing & needle exchange, 4-5pm, 600 Williamson St *Cardinal Bar: live rock & blues music, 10pm , $3 cover, 418 E Wilson St, www.cardinalbar.com. *Coming Out Support Group, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, UHS Counseling Services, 115 N Richard St, must register in advance. Call (608) 265-5600. *LGBTQ Support and Empowerment Group, 3pm, Confidential location, 7th floor of Lucky Bldg, 333 Campus Mall, 9am-4pm, anytime, to start the brief screening process. Michelle:mileslie@uhs.wisc.edu. *Monday Night Football Nights and Dairyland Cowgirls & Cowboys, (Line Dnacing) 5-10pm, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Ct, (608) 255-9131, rrkilmer@wisc.edu: For Football Nights: Half price drinks all night and FREE hot dogs and munchies during the games *Honeymooners LGBT Bowling League, Village Lanes, 208 Owen Rd Monona, WI 53716, 8pm to 10pm *oSTEM, 7pm, check the TITU board @ the Memorial Union (608) 446-0273 *Sexual Health Clinic, Call for appointments, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) 265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour *Sister Drum Circle for Women & Teens, 6:30pm, E Madison Comm. Center (8 Straubel Crt). Sashe: drumfem@yahoo.com,(608)838-7011 *Smart Recovery (LGBT), Group for all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, addiction to other substances and activities. Donald at LGBTSMARTrecovery@yahoo.com *Teen Crisis Line, 251-1126 *Transgender Help and Information Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am *Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse (WSDA),4pm,(608)252-1320. *WOOFS, UnderBear...wear ‘em! 1/2-price rail drinks/domestic beer 8PM-Close, 114 King St *WORT, “Other Voices” (women in world classical music): 5-8pm; 89.9 FM, 256-2001. *Yoga in the Garden, Meet in the 11-11:30am; “Her Infinite Variety” lobby, 5:30pm, costs $10-12 dollars, (womyn’s music): 11:30am-2pm; Radio Olbrich Gardens 89.9 FM, 256-2001
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*AIDS Network, Anonymous walk- *AIDS Network, Anonymous walk-in in HIV testing & needle exchange, HIV testing and needle exchange, 2pm 2pm-4:30pm, 600 Williamson St, to 6pm, 600 Williamson St, 252-6540 252-6540 *FIVE Nightclub: Karaoke Bingo, *Early Risers, 7am weekdays & 5 Applegate Crt, Every Week: Spare 8am on weekends no time changes Change Wed - $2.00 Pinnacle Vodka for holidays or weather, Family Cen- Cocktails and Pint Domestic Taps, DJ resst of evening. For more info, go to ters Building, 2120 Fordem Ave *FIVE Nightclub: WTF Tuesday, www.fivenightclub.com. *Fluid Sexualities, UW LGBT CamFIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate, 18+, pus Center, Red Gym 123, 6pm, open free pool, all request DJ 10pmClose, FREE Pool in the Rearview ,$3 discussion group for those who are Pinnacle Vodka mixers & Jumbo beer bisexual, pansexual, fluid, or similarly-identified. specials. *LGBT Al Anon, 5:30pm, 600 Wil- *Public Health-Madison and Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV liamson St, OutReach testing & needle exchange, 2705 E. *Madison Minotaurs Practice, 5:30pm, WRC Sports Complex, 4064 Washington Ave., 9-11am & 12-5pm, (608) 246-4516. Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 *Screamin’ Queens Karoake, 9pm, *Plan B: X-Rated Trivia, 8pm, Also Plan B, 924 Williamson St, www. 2-4-1 Night, Plan B, 924 Williamson planbmadison.com St, www.planbmadison.com *Sexual Health Clinic, STD testing *Public Health-Madison and and treatment, HIV screening (by apDane County, Anonymous, walk-in pointment), free Hepatitis A/B vaccinaHIV testing and needle exchange, tion, Call for appointments, 333 East 2705 E. Washington Ave, 1-3:30p, Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) (3-5 pm 2202 Park St.) (608) 246265-5600 4516. Spanish Speaker. *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving *Queer Emerging Leaders ProLunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI gram (QUELP), 5:30-7pm, Jan. 22 - 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for Apr. 2, 2013, UW LGBTCC, For info:, more info go to Facebook, keywords: uwquelp@gmail.com. “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Sex Addicts Anonymous, Open *Sotto: Beer Night, 9:30pm, Sottopic/Step meeting, LGBT friendly, 7 to,303 N Henry St, Madison WI 53703, pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 E. www.sotto-madison.com, also ft $1 Wisconsin Ave. domestic taps, $5 domestic pitchers, $2 *Sexual Assault Survivor Drop- micro bottles. *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 In Support Group, 5:30pm, The Lowell Center (610 Langdon St), Call *Transgender Help & Info Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm Rape Crisis Center’s 24-hour crisis *UW Ten Percent Society Meetings, line @ (608) 251-7273. LGBT Campus Center, Red Gym 123, *Sexual Health Clinic, Call for 7:30pm appointments, 333 E Campus Mall, *WOOFS, 8-10PM, Pool Tournament, Madison 53715, (608) 265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving CA$H PRIZE$! www.woofsmadison.com Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI *WORT, “Queery: Local LGBT News” 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for 7-7:30 pm, “This Way Out: International LGBT News Magazine,” 7:30-8 more info go to Facebook, keywords: pm, 89.9 FM, Radio. “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *LGBTQ Support & Empowerment *South Madison Health & Family Group, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, Center, walk-in HIV testing/ needle 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2) exchange, 2202 S. Park St, 1-4pm, 246-4516. *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Teens Like Us, GLBTQ Teen Groups, ages 14-18, 5-7 pm, 2516211 or 251-1126, ask for Abra for location info. *Transgender Help and Info Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm *WOOFS, Tattoo Tuesdays 8pm, Show your ink to get $1 off your drink! Late Night Happy Hour! 1/2 Off all drinks 10pm, 114 King St
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*AIDS Network, Anonymous walk-in HIV testing/needle exchange, 2pm, 600 Williamson, 252-6540 *Co-Dependents of Sex Addicts, 6:30pm, 4329 Tokay Blvd, 255-9131. *DAIS, Group for Women Surviving Domestic Violence, 6:30pm, Call 251-4445 *Five Nightclub’s Throwback Thurs, ZUMBA in the Club, 9pm, 5 Applegate Crt, w/the Best from the 70’s to today!! Post throwback pic on Facebook & show bartender & GET 2 FOR 1’s ALL NIGHT! Zumba at 6:30, $7 drop in, FREE POOL & MOVIES, Miss MaPa HOT MESS SHOW at 10:30 followed by dancing. NO COVER!! *Four Lakes Bears, Coffee, 7:30pm, 114 State St, (608) 527-6822 *Gay Men’s Alcohol/DrugRecovery Group, Journey Mental Health, 10am, 625 W. Washington Ave, 280-2427. Call for Appt. *LAB College Night, 18+ Night, Plan B, 924 Williamson www.planbmadison.com *Lesbian/Gay AA (closed), 1609 University Ave, 8pm, (608) 222-8989 *Madison Minotaurs Practice, 5:30pm, WRC Sports Complex, 4064 Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 *Public Health-Madison and Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV testing/needle exchange, 2705 E. Washington 1pm, (608)246-4516. *Q-Grads Social Hour, 6pm, Union Terrace or Rathskeller, UW Union *Queer Action Alliance, 7pm, UW LGBT Campus Center, Red Gym *Sex Addicts Anonymous, Open topic/ Step meeting, LGBT friendly, 7:00 pm@ St. John’s Lutheran Church, Main Floor, 322 E. Washington *Sexual Health Clinic, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison (608)265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour *Sotto: Soothe Your Thirst Night, Sotto, 303 N Henry St, Madison WI, 6:30pm, also ft $2.00 Margaritas, $2 Long Islands, Margaritas and Rail Mixers, DJ at 11. *South Madison Health & Family Center, walk-in HIV testing/needle exchange, 2202 S Park St,1-4pm/5-7pm, 246-4516. *Substance Use Relapse Prevention Group, All HIV+ individuals w/concerns w/ alcohol/drug use are welcome. 4-5PM. *UU Church, Lesbian Support & Discussion Group, 7pm, 4848 Turner Rd, Rockford IL, 815-636-7298. *WOOFS, $1.00 off Bomb Drinks, 8PM *Yoga in the Garden, Meet in lobby, 7:30am, cost $10-$12, Olbrich Gardens.
*AIDS Network, Anonymous walkin HIV testing & needle exchange, 2-4:30pm, 600 Williamson St, 2526540 *Cardinal Bar: Bounce, 418 E Wilson St, www.cardinalbar.com. *FIVE Nightclub’s 18+ College Night, 18 to party, 21+ to Drink! 5 Applegate Crt, www.fivenightclub. com *Madison Gay Volleyball, 6:3010:30m, Coliseum Bar, 232 Olin Avenue - Madison, WI 53713, Starts in May. www.madisongayvolleyball.com *Plan B: Local DJ Night, Plan B, 924 Williamson St, Madison, www. planbmadison.com *Public Health-Madison and Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV testing and needle exchange, 2705 E. Washington Ave., 9-11 am & 12-3:30pm, 1-3pm (2202 Park St.) Spanish Speaker (608) 246-4516. *Sexual Health Clinic, 333 E Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) 265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Friday Fish Fry, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 9pm, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Karaoke Friday, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 8pm to12am, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Sotto: SHOT NIGHT, Sotto, 303 N Henry St, Madison WI, www.sottomadison.com, also $2 Kamikazis, Lemon Drops, Red-Heads, Washington Apple, $3 Rail Mixers. DJ at 11. *South Madison Health & Family Center, HIV testing & needle exchange, 2202 S Park St, 1-4pm *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Transgender Help and Info Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm *WOOFS, Tail Waggin’ Shot Specials $1.00 off Shots, 8pm–Midnight. 114 King St, www.woofsmadison.com
*Four Lakes Bears @ The Market, 7am, Bears and friends meet at Michelangelo’s Coffeehouse Saturdays for a trip around the Farmer’s Market. *Frontrunners-Frontwalkers, Come join LGBT runners/walkers for 3 mile walk or a 6 mile run around Lake Wingra. Meet in the Wingra Park parking lot at 9 am and join us for coffee afterwards. (608) 469-4882. *Integrity/Dignity, Liturgy, 6 pm, St. Francis House, 1001 University Ave, 836-8886. *Out and About Madison, Looking for a place to find people to just do stuff with? You found it! Weekly Sat night dinners out are already happening in our “Not A Date Night” group. Each week a different restaurant. Contact outandaboutmadison@gmail.com, group facilitator, Michael, will get back to you! Look for us on Facebook too! Key word: “outandaboutmadison” *Plan B: Absolutely FabulousDance Party, Plan B, 924 Williamson, www.planbmadison.com *Saturdays @ FIVE Nightclub, Madison’s and the Midwest’s best DJs and guest djs spin the latest hits and remixes, Bomb Shot Specials, 10pm to 2:30am, $4 cover, 5 Applegate Crt, (608) 277-9700, www.fivenightclub. com. *Sotto: Bombs Away Night, Sotto, 303 N Henry St, Madison WI, www.sottomadison.com , also ft $4 Bomb Shots, $3 Rail Mixers, DJ at 11. *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Transgender Help and Information Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am-9pm *WOOFS, POOL 4-8PM, Sharpen your skills, practice your English. www. woofsmadison.com *LGBT Smart Recovery,Discover the Power of Choice! SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. CONTACT INFO: Email Donald at LGBTSMARTrecovery@yahoo.com
JULY 2014
OutReach LGBT Community Center presents Madison’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Calendar
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Madison and South Central WI’s LGBT Community Center
OutReach is located at: 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 608.255.8582, www.lgbtoutreach.org
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*LGBT Widowed Social Group, *Pioneers, Rural SW G/L Alliance, 7-9, Ground Zero, 744 Williamson, 1000 US HWY 14 W, Richland Center, 1:30pm, WidowedSocialGroup@ (608) 337-4721. gmail.com *Youth Fellowship of Madison Business Meeting, 7:15pm, 2125 Humanities, social for LGBT Christians. *OutReach of Rock County Meeting, 6-8pm. 1st Christian Church. 1909 Highland Ave, Janesville, www. rockcountyLGBTOutreach.org. *Womyn’s Coming Out Group, A peer-led, group for womyn who are questioning or dealing with the realization they are not heterosexual. 5:30pm, Outreach, 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703, CONTACT INFO: Angie or Petrovnia at womynscomingout@gmail.com
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*ROLLer (Retired Older Lesbians Lunch), 12pm, 608.770.3997, Elie’s, 4102 Monona Dr Madison, WI 53716 *Keep On Coming Out (KOCO), Coming out is
*WOOF’S “GEAR” Night, 114 King St, Madison WI, 53703, www.woofsmadison.com, 9pm to Midnight, wear your sportsgear for $2 special shots and PBR Tall Boys, and $1 off all drinks and Beer, including sexy sport shows. *Author, Scott Braucht (Into the Light) at Room of One’s Own, 2pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com
of Dane County-EMS, 625 W. Washing14 Center 15 ton Ave, Madison, WI 53703
*Straight Spouse Network, 4-5pm, support group for men and women whose spouses or exspouses have comeout as LGBT, Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Crt, Madison WI, 53711. For more info, call 608.257.0658. *PFLAG (Parents and Friends of LGBT), program & discussion, 2pm, Society of Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Ct, 848-2333. *Author, Todd Michael Cox (The Beast) at Room of One’s Own, 2pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com
*Song Weavers, 6:30-8:30pm, Wilmar Community Center, 953 Jenifer St, $5, call (608) 663-7339 *OutReach of Rock County Meeting, 6-8pm. 1st Christian Church. 1909 Highland Ave, Janesville, www. rockcountyLGBTOutreach.org. *Kink & Gender Group, 5:30pm, an all-inclusive pansexual discussion group for all Kinky/BDSM/Leather transgender folks & their friends, families, loved ones, playmates, and allies for mutual support and exchange of ideas. Topics are proposed by a group member. We abide by the rules of a safe space. Contact kinkandgender@outlook.com
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*Mickey’s Tavern presents Cheers with Queers, Community Happy Hour, 4pm to 7pm. *Friends to Be With (for LGBTQ folks w/Develop- *FIVE Nightclub Star Spangled Glam O rama mental or Physical Disabilities), 12pm, OutReach, Fundraiser, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison WI, 53713, 600 Williamson St, 255-8582. Wheelchair accessible. 7pm, www.fivenightclub.com, It’s that time of year email Court at friendstobewith@gmail.com. again and FIVE NIGHTCLUB is proud to bring back The *Common Ground, A social and support group for 6th annual GLAM-O-RAMA Turnabout Show to benefit African-American HIV+ women and men. Meeting are the ST. JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL and RESEARCH....in first Wed of the month at the Rodney Scheel House, 2815 memory of Club 5 founder Ed Gruenwald. Hauk St (5:15 PM - 6:15 PM), (608) 316-8609. *LGBT Folk Singers Group, 1pm, 600 Williamson St (OutReach), Suite P-1, suticilef@gmail.com *LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2)
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*LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2) *OPEN’s Annual Betty Lou Cruise, 5:30pm, Lake Monona (depart from Machinery Row, 601 Williamson St), http://openmadison.org/ *Q-Cinema International LGBT Social Group, Snacks provided, OutReach (600 Williamson St), 6:30pm, www.lgbtoutreach.org
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a journey, not a destination! Red Gym, 6:00pm. Contact uwkoco@gmail.com.
*Fluid Sexualities, This is an open discussion group intended for those who are bisexual, pansexual, fluid or similarly-identified. 6:00pm, Red Gym. Email: fluidsexualitiesUW@gmail.com
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*Stable Grounds, 7pm, OutReach (600 Williamson St). An 18+ peer-led group for people who are LGBTQ and homeless. The group meets the fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7pm at OutReach.Email Larissa or Kasey at stablegroundsoutreach@gmail.com for more info. *LGBT Survivors (of Suicide), 600 Williamson St, OutReach, Madison WI 53703, 7PM, This is a peer-led, 18+ group for LGBT people who are survivors of suicide. This group will offer a safe space for those who need to talk about their experiences and life. CONTACT INFO: Email Libby or Austen at lgbtqsurvivors@gmail.com
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Madison WI, 53703, www.woofsgroup for FTMs, gender queers, 28 support 27 St,madison.com, 9pm to Midnight, wear SOFFAs in Madison & surrounding area. 6 to 29
8pm, 600 Williamson St, OutReach. sportsgear for $2 special shots and PBR Tall Boys, and $1 off all drinks and Beer, including sexy sport *Women’s Wellness, 5:30 -7:00 pm. This is a support shows. group for women living with HIV. Call (608) 316-8625 or(608) 261-1779 if you are interested in attending the group. 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703.
*LGBTQ Narratives, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, (OutReach), lgbtqnarratives@gmail.com.
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*Poly Out does not meet this month, Returns first Fri of the month in August.
*FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, $1 off all drinks $5 martini, www.planbmadison.com. *4th of July Hoe Down@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, for more info: www.planbmadison.com. *Independently Gay at FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison WI, 53713, 9pm, visuwil® the creator of NITRO theme parties (Chicago) and eventaphobia® theme parties has once again fallen into politics & is bringing YOU some popular AMERICAN icons & landmarks to party! Some will even come to life! www.fivenightclub.com.
*Rainbow Connections, A support group
*Pozitive Light, group for HIV+ men who
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*Dodge County Gay/Bi Men’s Social Group, 7pm contact lee53050@yahoo.com
*FIVE DIVERSITY Night, 8pm, 5 Applegate Crt *Gay Video Club, 8pm, http://www.mgvc.org , 608-2448690 (evenings). Call for location. *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5 pm OutReach, 600 Williamson St, 255-8582 *The Paths We Walk, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, This group is for LGBT-identified people who also identify as Pagan. This is a peer-led, safe, and positive group looking at the history of Paganism and its practices. Hopes to challenge and address the “solitary-ness” some pagans may feel. The group will also look at how the Pagan faith vs. witchcraft. More topics to come!CONTACT INFO: Email Luca at pathswewalklgbt@gmail.com *Latinos con Pensamiento Positivo, Grupo de apoyo social para Latinos. Se reunirá el segundo Sábado de cada mes a las 5 PM te esperamos. Si deseas participar por favor comunícate con Owen Karcher (608) 316-8613. *Bear Night, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison 53713, www.fivenightclub.com, 9pm, July Theme: Beach Bear Party! Board shorts, speedos, island themed bar, blender drinks, Chicago’s DJ DeLuca spinning on our new patio all night! Free buffet at midnight! *RPDR’s MILK@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, Madison 53703, www.planbmadison.com, 8pm-Close, 18+ *Women 4 Women, 3pm to 5pm, 600 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 (OutReach, Suite P-1), Email Lalita for more info! w4wmadison@gmail.com!
LGBTQ People who have dealt or are sex w/men, 5:30-7:30 pm, call (608) 12 11 have 10 for dealing with mental health challenges. 316-8623,mail pozitivelite@yahoo.com.
*Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 7pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703 *Madison Crossdressers Group, 6:30pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, contact 255-8582; The Crossdressers is SEPARATE from trans group. *Miss Gay Softball at FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison WI, 53713, 9pm, fundraiser for Badgerland Softball, www.fivenightclub.com. *She Said Party@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, hosted by TINA SHE, Special guest DJ TRIXZ, Amateur GOGO Contest! $100 Prize, email Sahaparty@gmail. com to pre-register, Free before 10 pm, $5 21+, $10 18+, www.facebook.com/shesaidparty First Friday’s at Plan B, www.planbmadison.com. *Urban Expressions Support Sys*OutReach Pre-Pride Parade Benefit *LGBT Folk Singers Group, 1pm, 600 Williamtem, 6-8 PM@AIDS Network. or info: (608) Party, 5:30 - 7:30pm, The Cardinal Bar son St (OutReach), Suite P-1, suticilef@gmail.com 316-8622. 418 E Wilson St, Madison WI 53703 Rory Ward, Linda Ransom, Donna Winter, and *New Harvest Foundation 30 Year Anniversary Dinner, 6 pm cocktails, 7 pm dinner, Goodman ComLiz Dannenbaum invite you to a fun party at the Cardinal Bar to benefit the OutReach Pride Parade, munity Center, 149 Waubesa St, Madison, Join the New Harvest Foundation for its annual dinner fundraiser on which will be held Aug 10th. Please join Rory, July 18, 2014 at the Goodman Community Center Linda, Liz, Donna, the board and staff of OutReach Friday, in Madison. Help celebrate our grant winners for the and our Pride Coalition partners for a fun party to past year and keep the ball rolling as we continue to raise benefit a good cause. The suggested donation is money to give it back. $25, limited income $10. Dinner is lemon grilled chicken, sweet corn succotash and The event will include good food and beverages, baked potato (vegetarian option available). Individual dingood company, music and more. The African wom- ner tickets are $80.00. Tickets can be purchased on-line: en’s drum band Mami Wata will perform. www.newharvestfoundation.org/events 3:30pm, OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703), lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com *Alianza Latina, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703, 7pm, group for Latino people from 7th-12th grade to adults that are questioning, need help or need info about their sexuality. Baltazar baltazarveracourt@ yahoo.com or thr group email, alianzalatina@gmail.com. *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion Group, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, 1pm. “Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, Discussion group on religion, spirituality and secular humanism, 11am to 1pm, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703, Email Linda at lgbtcoexist@yahoo.com
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*Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson, 255-8582. *REAL QUEER dance party, Inferno, 1718 Commercial Ave, 9pm, www.clubinferno.com. *The Paths We Walk, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, This group is for LGBT-identified people who also identify as Pagan. This is a peer-led, safe, and positive group looking at the history of Paganism and its practices. The group will also look at how the Pagan faith vs. witchcraft. More topics to come!CONTACT: Email Luca at pathswewalklgbt@gmail.com *Josie Lynn’s Fire & Ice Weekend July 17-20th (Fundraiser for ACT 12 Ride), Various Venues, For more info, go to: www.josielynssfireandice.org
*LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2) *Queerspeak, 7:30pm, Dutch’s Auto Service, 202 Regas Rd, Madison, WI 53714. Contact queerspeakmadison@gmail.com for more information. *Author, Kristin Oakley (Carpe Diem Illinois) at Room of One’s Own, 6:30pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com
*FIERCE! 2 - INTERNATIONAL QUEER BURLESQUE FESTIVAL! July 24-27th, various venues, Order on line at http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/ venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=10511 3:30pm, OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI), *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, *Disability Pride Festival, Noon to 5:00 PM – FREE CONTACT: Nancy, lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com 7pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703 Brittingham Park – 829 West Washington Ave. – Madison “Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, Discussion group on religion, *Madison Crossdressers Group, 6:30pm, spirituality & secular humanism, 11am-1pm, Madison Senior Cen- OutReach, 600 Williamson St, contact 255-8582; The Celebrate the talents, skills, arts, energy and pride of people ter, 330 W Mifflin, Madison WI, Linda at lgbtcoexist@yahoo.com Crossdressers is SEPARATE from trans group. with and without disabilities. The Disability Pride Festival brings *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion Group, Madison Senior *Partners of People Who Are Transgender families, friends and neighbors together to forward the possibilCenter, 330 W Mifflin St, 1pm. This group is a source of support and connection for ity of every life. *OutReach’s LGBT Senior Alliance Summer Social Picnic, partners or spouses of people who have a partner or Showcasing artists, performers, food, exhibitors and fun for all Vilas Park Shelter (West), 4-7pm, Included is a picnic lunch with spouse who is transgender. 7:00pm. OutReach, 600 ages and abilities. brats, pulled BBQ pork, homemade garden potato salad, baked beans Williamson St, Madison. For more info: and watermelon plus lemonade and plenty of cold beverages. Visit partnersoftransgenderpeople@yahoo.com 2014 Festival features: Hip Hop with the Figureheads, Wheelthe zoo beforehand Afterward you can participate in a folk-music chair Wash, Yoga, Massage, Healthy Living Exhibits, VSA Choir sing-along, swim at the beach or just enjoy the beauty of the park. A and much more! http://disabilitypridemadison.org/ Suggested donation of $10 is requested; $5 for low-income.
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Nominations Sought for 22nd Annual OutReach Community Awards
We are seeking nominations of individuals, organizations and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to Madison and South Central Wisconsin’s LGBT community in the past year. Awards will be presented at OutReach’s 22nd Annual Community Awards Banquet, to be held Friday, September 12th, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Nomination forms are available at OutReach (600 Williamson St, Suite P-1, 255-8582) or at www.lgbtoutreach.org. For more info:Angie, angie@lgbtoutreach.org
The OutReach Calendar is produced by OutReach Inc, Madison & SC WI’s LGBT Community Center. It is produced monthly & distributed FREE throughout Dane Cty, primarily in the City of Madison, to businesses and institutions that are LGBT friendly or owned and operated. Design, Layout, Copy by Brian Ponce. Editorial duties by Steve Starkey, Angie Rehling, & Brian Ponce. Distribution by various board members, volunteers, and staff.