November 2014 OutReach Calendar & Guide by OutReach LGBT Community Center

MADISON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS GUIDE By OutReach LGBT Community Center | You can find us online at www.lgbtdirectory.org

Acupuncture

Counseling and Psychotherapy

Pharmacy

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

Hair Stylist

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.

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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,, 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):

11-11:30am; “Her Infinite Variety” (womyn’s music): 11:30am-2pm; Radio 89.9 FM, 256-2001

MONDAY *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 *Queer Students of Faith, 6pm, UW LGBT Campus Center, Red Gym *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 *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 lobby, 5:30pm, costs $10-12 dollars, Olbrich Gardens

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WEDNESDAY

*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: Karaoke Tues- www.fivenightclub.com. *Fluid Sexualities, UW LGBT Camday, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate, 18+, free pool, all request DJ 10pm- pus Center, Red Gym 123, 6pm, open Close, 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- *LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th liamson St, OutReach Floor, 3:15pm, 262-8348, #2 *Madison Minotaurs Practice, *Little Black Dress Night, Returns to 5:30pm, WRC Sports Complex, 4064 the Icon every Wed this fall! Everyone Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 dressed up in their best black dress *Plan B: X-Rated Trivia, 8pm, Also receives buy one get one glasses of 2-4-1 Night, Plan B, 924 Williamson select wine from the LBD List, 8pm, No St, www.planbmadison.com Cover, 21+ to drink, 18+, 206 State St, *Public Health-Madison and Madison WI 53703 Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in *Public Health-Madison and Dane HIV testing and needle exchange, County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV 2705 E. Washington Ave, 1-3:30p, testing & needle exchange, 2705 E. (3-5 pm 2202 Park St.) (608) 246Washington Ave., 9-11am & 12-5pm, 4516. Spanish Speaker. (608) 246-4516. *Queer Emerging Leaders Pro*Screamin’ Queens Karoake, 9pm, gram (QUELP), 5:30-7pm, Jan. 22 - Plan B, 924 Williamson St, www. Apr. 2, 2013, UW LGBTCC, For info:, planbmadison.com uwquelp@gmail.com. *Sexual Health Clinic, STD testing *Sex Addicts Anonymous, Open and treatment, HIV screening (by aptopic/Step meeting, LGBT friendly, 7 pointment), free Hepatitis A/B vaccinapm, Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 E. tion, Call for appointments, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) Wisconsin Ave. *Sexual Assault Survivor Drop- 265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving In Support Group, 5:30pm, The Lowell Center (610 Langdon St), Call Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for Rape Crisis Center’s 24-hour crisis more info go to Facebook, keywords: line @ (608) 251-7273. “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Sexual Health Clinic, Call for *Sotto: Beer Night, 9:30pm, Sotappointments, 333 E Campus Mall, to,303 N Henry St, Madison WI 53703, Madison 53715, (608) 265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving www.sotto-madison.com, also ft $1 Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI domestic taps, $5 domestic pitchers, $2 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for micro bottles. *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 more info go to Facebook, keywords: *Transgender Help & Info Line, “Shamrock Bar & Grille” (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm *South Madison Health & Family *UW Ten Percent Society Meetings, Center, walk-in HIV testing/ needle LGBT Campus Center, Red Gym 123, exchange, 2202 S. Park St, 1-4pm, 7:30pm 246-4516. *WOOFS, 8-10PM, Pool Tournament, *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 CA$H PRIZE$! www.woofsmadison.com *Teens Like Us, GLBTQ Teen *WORT, “Queery: Local LGBT News” Groups, ages 14-18, 5-7 pm, 2517-7:30 pm, “This Way Out: Interna6211 or 251-1126, ask for Abra for tional LGBT News Magazine,” 7:30-8 location info. pm, 89.9 FM, Radio. *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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THURSDAY *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!! *Fluid Sexualities (UW), This is an

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*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. open discussion group intended for those planbmadison.com who are bisexual, pansexual, fluid or *Public Health-Madison and similarly-identified. 6:00pm, Red Gym. Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in for more information, Contact Email: HIV testing and needle exchange, fluidsexualitiesUW@gmail.com 2705 E. Washington Ave., 9-11 am *Four Lakes Bears, Coffee, 7:30pm, & 12-3:30pm, 1-3pm (2202 Park St.) 114 State St, (608) 527-6822 Spanish Speaker (608) 246-4516. *Gay Men’s Alcohol/DrugRecovery *Sexual Health Clinic, 333 E Group, Journey Mental Health, 10am, Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) 625 W. Washington Ave, 280-2427. Call 265-5600 for Appt. *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Friday *LAB College Night, 18+ Night, Plan B, Fish Fry, 117 W Main St, Madison 924 Williamson www.planbmadison.com *Lesbian/Gay AA (closed), 1609 Uni- WI 53703, 11am to 9pm, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: versity Ave, 8pm, (608) 222-8989 “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Madison Minotaurs Practice, *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Karaoke 5:30pm, WRC Sports Complex, 4064 Friday, 117 W Main St, Madison WI Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 53703, 8pm to12am, for more info *Public Health-Madison and Dane go to Facebook, keywords: County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV test“Shamrock Bar & Grille” ing/needle exchange, 2705 E. Washing*Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving ton 1pm, (608)246-4516. Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI *Q-Grads Social Hour, 6pm, Union 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, Terrace or Rathskeller, UW Union for more info go to Facebook, key*Queer Action Alliance, 7pm, UW LGBT Campus Center, Red Gym words: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Sex Addicts Anonymous, Open topic/ *Sotto: SHOT NIGHT, Sotto, 303 Step meeting, LGBT friendly, 7:00 pm@ N Henry St, Madison WI, www.sotSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Main Floor, tomadison.com, also $2 Kamikazis, 322 E. Washington Lemon Drops, Red-Heads, Washing*Sexual Health Clinic, 333 East Camton Apple, $3 Rail Mixers. DJ at 11. pus Mall, Madison (608)265-5600 *South Madison Health & Family *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Center, HIV testing & needle exLunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI change, 2202 S Park St, 1-4pm 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Sotto: Soothe Your Thirst Night, *Transgender Help and Info Sotto, 303 N Henry St, Madison WI, Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm 6:30pm, also ft $2.00 Margaritas, $2 *WOOFS, Tail Waggin’ Shot Specials Long Islands, Margaritas and Rail Mixers, $1.00 off Shots, 8pm–Midnight. 114 DJ at 11. King St, www.woofsmadison.com *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

SATURDAY *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. *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

OutReach LGBT Community Center presents Madison’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Calendar

SUNDAY

OutReach

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

TUESDAY

MONDAY

OutReach branches out to Adams/Columbia County with new social/support group!

OutReach is very excited to expand north into Adams & Columbia County starting in December 2014. The objective of the group is to offer support, social activities, referrals and information to the residents of Adams & Columbia County. The group meets the first Sunday of the month from 6:00- 8:00PM at Captain Dix, 4124 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965. CONTACT INFO: Call OutReach at (608)255-8582 or email socialLGBTnorth@gmail.com

*Pioneers, Rural SW G/L Alliance, 7-9, 1000 US HWY 14 W, Richland Center, (608) 337-4721. *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.6pm, Outreach, 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703, CONTACT INFO: Angie or Petrovnia at womynscomingout@gmail.com *Womyn Cinema, For any womyn (lesbian, bi, trans, or straight allies) who is interested in seeing lesbian films of all varieties. The group meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm – starting in November.CONTACT INFO: Email Katie at womyncinema@gmail.com, Outreach, 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703, *ROLLer (Retired Older Lesbians *Survivors of Suicide, 7-9, Mental Health *WOOF’S “GEAR” Night, 114 King Lunch), 12pm, 608.770.3997, Elie’s, 4102 Center of Dane County-EMS, 625 W. WashingSt, Madison WI, 53703, www.woofsMonona Dr Madison, WI 53716 ton Ave, Madison, WI 53703 madison.com, 9pm to Midnight, wear sportsgear for $2 special shots and PBR Tall Boys, *Gender Explorers Discussion Group (UW), *Keep On Coming Out (KOCO), Coming out is a and $1 off all drinks and Beer, including sexy sport 6:00pm, Red Gym, LGBTCC, http://www.lgbt.wisc.edu journey, not a destination! Red Gym, 6:00pm. uwkoco@ shows. gmail.com. *Author, Kate Lebo (Pie School), at Room of One’s Own, 2pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, for more info, go to: www.roomofonesown.com *LGBT Widowed Social Group, Ground Zero, 744 Williamson, 1:30pm, WidowedSocialGroup@gmail.com *Midwest Authors Chloe Benjamin, Bill Hillman, Ben Tanzer, and Erika Wurth at Room of One’s Own, 2pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, for more info, go to: www.roomofonesown.com *”Facing Intolerance” at The Overture Center, Overture Center, 201 State St, Madison WI, opening reception of “Facing Intolerance”, a Playhouse Gallery photography exhibition, from 3-5pm, The Facing Intolerance Exhibition runs OCT 15 – DEC 7, 2014, www.overturecenter.org *Mr and Miss WI Entertainer of the Year, 9pm, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison WI, fivenightclub.com

*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. For more details about meetings, see www.pflag-madison.org or their Facebook page. *Mr and Miss Glitterstage, 9pm, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison WI, fivenightclub.com

*WOOF’S “GEAR” Night, 114 King

*Song Weavers, 6:30-8:30pm, Wilmar

Center, 953 Jenifer St, $5, call 17 Community (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

*Narcotics Anonymous (LGBT-friendly) Closed group, starts November 18, 2014, The group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.CONTACT INFO: Email Julie at lgbtnamadison@gmail.com, 600 Williamson St, OutReach LGBT Community Center, 53703.

*FTM/Gender Queer Group, Social &

*LGBT Survivors (of Suicide), 600

8pm, 600 Williamson St, OutReach.

who are survivors of suicide. This group will offer a safe space for those who need to talk about their experiences and life. This group will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.

WEDNESDAY

UW’s Trans Visibility Month (http://www.lgbt.wisc.edu)

Nov is Trans Visibility Month! We hope you can join us to learn about trans and non-binary identities and to hear from trans voices. All programs are free and open to everyone. *Gender identity training, Mon 11/3, 4-5:30pm, Red Gym: TITU *Trans history zine workshop, Thurs 11/13, 5-8pm, Red Gym: TITU *Open ally training, Tues 11/18, 9am-12pm, Red Gym: TITU *Trans Monologues & open mic, Wed 11/19, 6pm, Room of One’s Own * Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil, Wed 11/19, 8pm, Capitol Square with the Mad City Sisters *Gender in Information Studies panel, TBA *Big Queer Read, books distributed while they last! Red Gym: LGBT CC *Mickey’s Tavern presents Cheers with Queers, Community Happy Hour, 4pm to 7pm. *The Q Ball, Inferno Nightclub, 1718 Commercial *Common Ground, A social and support group for African-American HIV+ women and men. Meeting are the Ave, Madison WI 53704, “Q-Ball: A Queer Dance Party” first Wed of the month at the Rodney Scheel House, 2815 every first Thursday at Inferno Nightclub. Hosted by Lili Luxe with music by DJ Boyfrrriend. Put on your dancing Hauk St (5:15 PM - 6:15 PM), (608) 316-8609. shoes and come out! Doors at 9:00 pm. 21+ ID Re*Friends to Be With (for LGBTQ folks w/Developmental quired, $5 Cover RSVP for this event on Facebook and or Physical Disabilities), A social group for folks with develop- be “Queer as a Three-Dollar Bill”; clubinferno.com mental and/or physical disabilities and their allies. The group meets *Author, Sandy Althomsons (Inside a Refugee Crisis: My the first Wednesday of the month at 12:00pm (noon). CONTACT Time in South Sudan) at Room of One’s Own, 6pm, 315 W INFO: Email Court at friendstobewith@gmail.com, OutReach, 600 Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com Williamson St, Madison WI, 53703, www.lgbtoutreach.org *Authors Jesse Lee Kercheval and Kelly Cherry at Room of One’s Own, 6:30pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com

*OutReach Thanksgiving Potluck, In conjunction with OutThere, the LGBT Senior Alliance, OutReach presents our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck! Turkey, ham, cornbread dressing and drinks are provided.All we ask is that you bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share or a suggested donation of $5.00. This event is open to all ages. No alcohol will be served. lgbtoutreach.org

*Women’s Wellness, 5:30 -7:00 pm. This is a support 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.

*Keep On Coming Out (KOCO), Coming out is a journey, not a destination! Red Gym, 6:00pm. uwkoco@ gmail.com.

*LGBTQ Narratives, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, (OutReach), lgbtqnarratives@gmail.com.

*Q-Cinema International LGBT Social Group, Snacks provided, OutReach (600 Williamson St), 6:30pm, www.lgbtoutreach.org *Forrest Yoga with John Pitman, The group meets 4 – 5pm at The Jewel in the Lotus Yoga located at 821 E. Johnson St. CONTACT INFO: Email John at johnpitmanyoga@gmail.com *rooted Discussion Group (UW), 6pm, rooted is a discussion group intended for those who self-identify as LGBTQ people of color. Come speak to the barriers you encounter because of your identities and share what you love about yourself and your communities.Email: Sheltreese McCoy at smccoy@studentlife.wisc.edu *WI LGBT Chamber of Commerce Madison Area Networking Breakfast, The office of Cris Selin - Stark Company Realtors (702 N High Point Road, Madison, WI). Meeting in the lower level of the building. 8-9am, for more information, go to www.wislgbtchamber.com.

group for FTMs, gender queers, St, OutReach, Madison WI 53703, Madison WI, 53703, www.woofs23 St,madison.com, 25 Williamson 24 support SOFFAs in Madison & surrounding area. 6 to This is a peer-led, 18+ group for LGBT people 26 9pm to Midnight, wear

sportsgear for $2 special shots and PBR Tall Boys, and $1 off all drinks and Beer, including sexy sport shows. *Madison Opera presents “Fidelo”, Overture Center, 202 State St, Madison WI 53703, Overture Hall, 2:30pm, www.madisonopera.org

THURSDAY

*Rainbow Connections, A support group

*Q-Cinema International LGBT Social Group, Snacks provided, OutReach (600 Williamson St), 6:30pm, www.lgbtoutreach.org

FRIDAY The OutReach Calendar is produced by OutReach Inc, Madison & SC WI’s LGBT Community Center. It is produced monthly & distributed FREE primarily in the City of Madison, to businesses and institutions that are LGBT friendly or owned and operated.

*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. *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. *Author, John Porcellino (The Hospital Suite) at Room of One’s Own, 6:30pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www. roomofonesown.com

*Pozitive Light, group for HIV+ men who have sex w/men, 5:30-7:30 pm, call (608) 3168623,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. *Author, Kat Beyer (The Halcyon Bird Book Launch!) at Room of One’s Own, 6pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com

*Urban Expressions Support System, 6-8 PM@AIDS Network. or info: (608) 3168622.

*Alphabet Soup LGBTQ Comedy Show, 924 Williamson St, hosted by Dina Nina Martinez, www.planbmadison.com. Starts at 7pm. *Madison Opera presents “Fidelo”, Overture Center for the Arts, 202 State St, Madison WI 53703, Overture Hall, 8pm, For more information: http://www.madisonopera.org

*Rainbow Connections, A support group for LGBTQ People who have dealt or are dealing with mental health challenges. 3:30pm, OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI), CONTACT: Nancy, lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com “Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, Discussion group on religion, spirituality & secular humanism, 11am-1pm, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin, Madison WI, Linda at lgbtcoexist@yahoo.com *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion Group, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, 1pm.

OutReach CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday.

SATURDAY

*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 , 608244-8690 (evenings). Call for location. *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5 pm OutReach, 600 Williamson St, 255-8582

Design, Layout, Copy by Brian Ponce. Editorial duties by Steve Starkey, Angie Rehling, & Brian Ponce. Distribution by various board members, volunteers, and staff.

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meets at the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 3:30pm at OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703), For info: lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com *Alianza Latina, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703, 7pm, 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. *Worldwide Rainbow Discussion Group (UW), 7:30pm, Room 106, Red Gym, 716 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706, http://www.lgbt.wisc.edu “Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, 11am to 1pm, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703, Email Linda at lgbtcoexist@yahoo.com

NOVEMBER 2014

*Bear Night, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison 53713, www.fivenightclub. com, 9pm, go to website for more info!

*Women4Women, Women4Women is a social group for any person who self-identifies as female or feminine; whether the person is cisgender or trans*. Meets the second Saturdays of the month from 3:00pm5:00pm at OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703), CONTACT INFO: Email Lalita at w4wmadison@gmail.com

*Gay Video Club, http://www.mgvc.org, (608) 244 8690 (evenings), 8pm

*Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson, 255-8582. *REAL QUEER dance party, Inferno, 1718 Commercial Ave, 9pm, www.clubinferno.com.

*US Proud M.I. & Femme Nov 22nd23rd, 5 Applegate Crt, FIVE Nightclub, featuring the national US Proud MI & Femme Pageant only at FIVE! For more information, go to www.fivenightclub.com!

OutReach CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday.