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
Automotive Service
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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
JUNE 2014
OutReach LGBT Community Center presents Madison’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Calendar
SUNDAY *LGBT Widowed Social Group, Ground Zero, 744 Williamson, 1:30pm, WidowedSocialGroup@ gmail.com *Fair Wisconsin Education Fund Madison Leadership Awards, 11am to 1pm, The University Club, For more information, go to: http://fairwisconsineducationfund.com/leadership
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*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. *PRIDEFEST MILWAUKEE JUNE 6th, 7th, 8th, Summerfest Grounds, visit the PRIDEFEST website for more info. http://pridefest.com. Ft Headliners Macy Gray, Mary Lambert, Big Freedia, Dangerous Muse, Dear Ruthie, Sandra Valls, Steve Grand, Lisa Lampenelli, Sandra Bernhard, and many, many more!
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*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.
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MONDAY *Pioneers, Rural SW G/L Alliance, 7-9, 1000 US HWY 14 W, Richland Center, (608) 337-4721. *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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*Survivors of Suicide, 7-9, Mental Health Center of Dane County-EMS, 625 W. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
*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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*FTM/Gender Queer Group, Social & *WOOF’S “GEAR” Night, 114 King support group for FTMs, gender queers, St, Madison WI, 53703, www.woofsSOFFAs in Madison & surrounding area. 6 to madison.com, 9pm to Midnight, wear 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 group for women living with HIV. Call (608) 316-8625 shows. or(608) 261-1779 if you are interested in attending the group. 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703.
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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- *OutReach’s LGBT Senior Alliace Garage Sale mental or Physical Disabilities), 12pm, OutReach, June 5th and 6th, OutReach’s LGBT Senior Alliance is 600 Williamson St, 255-8582. Wheelchair accessible. holding two garage sales on Thurs June 5 and Fri June 6. email Court at friendstobewith@gmail.com. The proceeds of the sales will go to increase senior pro*Common Ground, A social and support group for grams at OutReach.One sale will be at the home of Donna African-American HIV+ women and men. Meeting are the Winter and Liz Dannenbaum, 4313 Major Ave. Madison, first Wed of the month at the Rodney Scheel House, 2815 WI 53716. A second sale will be held at the home of Steve Hauk St (5:15 PM - 6:15 PM), (608) 316-8609. Starkey and Donald Haar at 4809 Buckeye Rd, Madison WI *LGBT Folk Singers Group, 1pm, 600 Williamson St (Out- 53716. The sales will be held at both addresses simultaReach), Suite P-1, suticilef@gmail.com neously and be from 7am-3pm both days. Bring items for *LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group, 333 donation at any time to the OutReach, 600 Williamson St. East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, For info, call OutReach at 255-8582 and ask for Steve or #2) Angie. Also e-mail at angier@lgbtoutreach.org.com
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*LGBTQ Narratives, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, (OutReach), lgbtqnarratives@gmail.com.
*LGBTQ Support & Empowerment
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333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, 11 Group, 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2)
*Q-Cinema International LGBT Social Group, Snacks provided, OutReach (600 Williamson St), 6:30pm, www.lgbtoutreach.org
*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
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*LGBT Folk Singers Group, 1pm, 600 William-
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*Rainbow Connections, A support group
*OPEN’s Annual Betty Lou Cruise, 5:30pm, Lake Monona (depart from Machinery Row, 601 Williamson St), http://openmadison.org/
intended for those who are bisexual, pansexual, fluid or similarly-identified. 6:00pm, Red Gym. Email: fluidsexualitiesUW@gmail.com
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
*OutReach Pre-Pride Parade Benefit
David Clarenbach and the Board of Directors of OutReach LGBT Community Center invite you to join us for a lovely summer evening party to benefit the 2014 OutReach Pride Parade. Join us at Susan Eichhorn’s beautiful home and garden for a lovely summer evening event. The event will feature a hot and cold buffet and beverages, mingling and a brief program. For more information contact OutReach at 608 255 8582, steves@lgbtoutreach.org or www. lgbtoutreach.org.
*Rainbow Connections, A support group
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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
*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.
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WOMYN’S COMING OUT GROUP SEEKING MEMBERS
MEN’S COMING OUT GROUP SEEKING MEMBERS
A peer-led, closed group for womyn who are questioning their sexuality or dealing with the realization they are not heterosexual. The group will help people understand and deal with how that affects their everyday lives and offer support through the coming out process.
The Men’s Coming Out Group is a peer support group for all queer and questioning men to discuss and share the experience of coming out.
OutReach is located at: 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 608.255.8582, www.lgbtoutreach.org
*Poly Out, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, Madison, WI (OutReach), l.griesel@yahoo.com
*FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, $1 off all drinks $5 martini, www.planbmadison.com. *Madison Minotaurs present THE RUGBY PLAYER screening, Bartell Theatre, 113 E Mifflin St, $13 and will benefit the Madison Minotaurs Rugby Club and GSAFE. 8pm with the lobby open at 7pm for beer/wine/soda meet-and-greet with the team. It is strongly recommended that tickets be purchased in advance at the Bartell Theatre or online.The Rugby Player is presented by the New Harvest Foundation. *BIANCA DEL RIO at FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison WI 53713, fivenightclub.com, come see RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 Winner, BIANCA DELRIO, perform at FIVE Nightclub! 10PM, 18+. Go to website for cover infomation. *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, w/DJ Leo in the“Bear Den”, May Theme: Luau Night! Hawaiian leis, blender drinks and free luau buffet at 12am! XXX movies on the TVs, newly renovated cigar smoking patio! *Madison Blaze Women’s Football Home Game, 5pm, Otto Breitenbach Stadium, Middleton High School , VS the Wisconsin Warriors! www.madisonblazefootball.com *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) 14 13 have 12 for dealing with mental health challenges. 316-8623,mail pozitivelite@yahoo.com.
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*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. *FRUITFEST 2014 June 13th-14th, 924 Williamson St, 9pm, PrePride Party Friday night with Laganja Estranga from RPDR also on Fri: SHE SAID PARTY Hosted by TINA SHE/Special Guest DJ SHAWNA; Saturday: 10am-9pm, Headliner Debbie Gibson along with God-Des & She, Irene Keenan Jr, and Sandy Hill will entertain you the entire day. Drag Queens, drinking, dancing and singing is what is awesome day has in store. Local artist will be lining the street with their wares to buy. As well as the Fruit Loop 5K Run/ Don’t miss DEV at the After-party, http://fruitfestmadison.org *Urban Expressions Support Sys-
5:30 - 7:30pm, 215 Forest St, Mad- 20 tem, 6-8 PM@AIDS Network. or info: (608) 21 18 son St (OutReach), Suite P-1, suticilef@gmail.com 19 Party, 316-8622. ison, WI 53726, Susan Eichhorn, David
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*Gay Video Club, http://www.mgvc.org, (608) 244 8690 (evenings), 8pm
*Stage Q’s QUEER SHORTS 9, June 13th-June *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5pm, 21st, Bartell Theater, 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, OutReach, 600 Williamson, 255-8582. various time and dates, This playfest is a unique event, bringing*REAL QUEER dance party, Inferno, 1718 Commercial Ave, together experienced directors, actors, and stage hands with 9pm, www.clubinferno.com. folks who haven’t been on stage (ever or in years) to learn *The Paths We Walk, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, This the ropes, have fun, and create a couple of weekends of great group is for LGBT-identified people who also identify as This is a peer-led, safe, and positive group looking theater. If you’ve been to Queer Shorts before, you know what Pagan. a romp it is. If you’ve never been to Queer Shorts, don’t put it off:at the history of Paganism and its practices. Hopes to challenge and address the “solitary-ness” some pagans we’re only planning to continue through Queer Shorts 10. feel. The group will also look at how the Pagan faith vs. Tickets are $15 for Thur evenings, $10 for Sunday matinee and may witchcraft. More topics to come!CONTACT INFO: Email Luca $20 for Fri and Sat evenings.You can purchase tickets for Queer at pathswewalklgbt@gmail.com Shorts 9 by visiting http://stageq.com/shorts. You may also call the box office if you prefer to purchase tickets via phone.
*National Women’s Music Festival June 26th-29th, The National Women’s Music Festival is a four-day musical and cultural extravaganza that incorporates all facets of women’s lives. *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, It’s a jam-packed long weekend where choices for things to 7pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703 do range from workshops, concerts, comedy, theatre presen*Madison Crossdressers Group, 6:30pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, contact 255-8582; The tations, a marketplace, newly released films and videos, a live auction, spirituality series, writer’s series and much, much Crossdressers is SEPARATE from trans group. more! Ft entertainers: Elvira Kurt, Cheryl Wheeler, Catie *Partners of People Who Are Transgender This group is a source of support and connection for Curtis,Hills to Hollers (Laurie Lewis, Linda Tillery and Barbara partners or spouses of people who have a partner or Higbie)Gaye Adegbalola and the Wild Ruts, Dos Fallopia, Kiya Heartwood, Kristen Ford Band, Lucie Blue Tremblay, Mama’s spouse who is transgender. 7:00pm. OutReach, 600 Black Sheep Summer Osborne Band, Sandra Valls, Orenda, Williamson St, Madison. For more info: Beth Kille, Irene Keenan Jr and Supervillain Fire Drill. For partnersoftransgenderpeople@yahoo.com more information on this event, go to www.wiaonline.org, Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr. Middleton, WI 53562. Tickets online: brownpapertickets.com *Pozitive Light, group for HIV+ men who
LGBTQ People who have dealt or are sex w/men, 5:30-7:30 pm, call (608) 27 have 26 for 28 dealing with mental health challenges. 316-8623,mail pozitivelite@yahoo.com.
3:30pm, OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703), CONTACT INFO: Email Nancy at lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com “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 *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion Group, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, 1pm.
Contact Angie Rehling or Roger Hansen and find out when you can schedule an interview and if this group meets your needs angier@lgbtoutreach.org rogerbadger@msn.com 608.255.8582
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