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):
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 *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, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *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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*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 *Rainbow Connection, (LGBT People w/mental health issues), 3:30-6pm, 600 Williamson St, OutReach, 255-8582 *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
MAY 2014
OutReach LGBT Community Center presents Madison’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Calendar
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OutReach
Madison and South Central WI’s LGBT Community Center
OutReach is located at: 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703
MONDAY 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.
The group will meet the first Monday of the month starting April 7th, 2014.
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
Email Angie or Petrovnia at womynscomingout@gmail.com 608.255.8582
608.255.8582, www.lgbtoutreach.org
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*Pioneers, Rural SW G/L Alliance, 7-9, 1000 US HWY 14 W, Richland Center, (608) 337-4721. *LGBT Widowed Social Group, Ground *Youth Fellowship of Madison Business Zero, 744 Williamson, 1:30pm, WidowedSo- Meeting, 7:15pm, 2125 Humanities, social for LGBT Christians. cialGroup@gmail.com *OutReach of Rock County Meeting, 6-8pm. 1st Christian Church. 1909 Highland Ave, Janesville, www. *UW Whitewater Choral & Orchestra Concert Visit tickets.uww.edu to purchase rockcountyLGBTOutreach.org. tickets and find more detailed information. *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, Contact (608)255-8582 *LGBT Tai Chi, Reduce stress and anxiety! Improve
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*Author Nickolas Butler, (Shotgun Lovesongs)@Madison Public Library, 7pm, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
flexibility and balance! 1625 Northport Drive (Warner Park), 3pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
“GEAR” Night, 114 King St, Madison WI, 53703, www.woofsmadison.com, 12 11 *WOOF’S 9pm to Midnight, wear your sportsgear for $2
*Survivors of Suicide, 7-9, Mental Health Center of Dane County-EMS, 625 W. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 special shots and PBR Tall Boys, and $1 off all drinks and Beer, *Author Angie Stanton, (Royally Lost)@A Room of including sexy sport shows. One’s Own, 6pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com “Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, Discussion group on religion, spirituality and secular humanism, 1:30 – 3:30pm, Room 111, Downtown Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St.
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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. *Miss FIVE Plus Pageant, 9pm, ft the stepdown of Cee Cee LaRouge and the FIVE family of entertainers, www.fivenightclub.com
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flexibility and balance! 1625 Northport Drive (Warner Park), 3pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
*WOOF’S “GEAR” Night, 114 King *FTM/Gender Queer Group, Social & 26 27 Madison WI, 53703, www.woofs25 St,madison.com, support group for FTMs, gender queers, 9pm to Midnight, wear SOFFAs in Madison & surrounding area. 6 to
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 “Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, Discussion group on religion, spirituality and secular or(608) 261-1779 if you are interested in attending the humanism, 1:30 – 3:30pm, Room 111, Down- group. 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703. town Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St. *LGBT Tai Chi, Reduce stress and anxiety! Improve flexibility and balance! 1625 Northport Drive (Warner Park), 3pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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.
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*LGBTQ Narratives, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, (OutReach), lgbtqnarratives@gmail.com.
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*Mickey’s Tavern presents Cheers with Queers, Community Happy Hour, 4pm to 7pm. *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion Group, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, 1pm. *UW Gender Explorers Discussion Group, 7:30pm, Red Gym 106, This open discussion group is a space for participants who identify across the gender identity/expression and trans* spectrums. For more info, GenderExplorersUW@gmail.com *OutReach’s LGBT Senior Alliance’s Spring Social, 5:30pm, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703, Please join us for good food and conversation. Following dinner will be a special presentation on “After Stonewall: A Lifetime of Gay Activism” by Nick Kelly.
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*Rainbow Connections, A support group for LGBTQ People who have dealt or are dealing with mental health challenges. The group meets *LGBT Folk Singers Group, 1pm, 600 Williamson St (Out- the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30pm6:00pm at OutReach.600 Williamson St, Madison. Email Reach), Suite P-1, suticilef@gmail.com lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com for more information. *OutReach’s 6th Annual Garden Party, 5:30pm 7:30pm, The Home of William Wartmann, 7356 W. Caledonia Rd. Edgerton WI 53534, Join us at the beautiful home and garden of William Wartmann for our 6th Annual Garden Party. Help us celebrate spring and support OutReach. The suggested donation is $30 but gifts of any size are welcome. In addition to the beautiful lawn, gardens and prairie, the event will feature a hot and cold buffet and beverages, mingling and a brief program. Mariachi Corcel de Madison will provide entertainment. People of all ages, races, genders, and sexual orientations are welcome to attend. At our host’s request alcohol will not be served. For more info: www.lgbtoutreach.org. *Proud Theater: Crystal Queer *LGBTQ Support & Empowerment *Stable Grounds, 7pm, OutReach (600 May 29 & 30, 2014 @ 7:30PM; May 31, Group, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, Williamson St). An 18+ peer-led group for 2014 @ 2:30PM & 7:30 PM. Bartell The3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2) people who are LGBTQ and homeless. The atre - Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI *Queerspeak, 7:30pm, Dutch’s Auto Service, group meets the fourth Tuesdays of the 53703. Art & Soul Innovations in collaboration with month at 7pm at OutReach.Email Larissa or 202 Regas Rd, Madison, WI 53714. Contact Kasey at stablegroundsoutreach@gmail.com queerspeakmadison@gmail.com for more infor- Stage Q presents “Proud Theater: Crystal Queer” - a fun and exciting evening of theater, music, spoken mation. for more info.
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*LGBTQ Narratives, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, (OutReach), lgbtqnarratives@gmail.com.
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word, poetry and dance written by and starring the talented youth of Madison’s premier Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual, Queer/Questioning and Allied youth theater troupe, Proud Theater.
*Authors Jessica Pan and Rachel Kapelke-Dale (Graduates in Wonderland)@A Room of One’s Own, 6pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, www. roomofonesown.com
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*Friends to Be With (for LGBTQ folks w/Develop- *Goddess Women’s Book Group, 7pm, 4322 Buckeye Rd, mental or Physical Disabilities), 7:30pm, OutReach, Madison 600 Williamson St, 255-8582. Wheelchair accessible. *Alianza Latina, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Mademail Court at friendstobewith@gmail.com. ison 53703, 7pm, group for Latino people from 7th-12th *Common Ground, A social and support group for grade to adults that are questioning, need help or need African-American HIV+ women and men. Meeting are the info about their sexuality. For more info: Baltazar at first Wed of the month at the Rodney Scheel House, 2815 baltazarveracourt@yahoo.com or thr group email, alianHauk St (5:15 PM - 6:15 PM), (608) 316-8609. zalatina@gmail.com. *LGBT Folk Singers Group, 1pm, 600 Williamson St (Out- *Author Anaea Lay (winner of Writers of the Future Reach), Suite P-1, suticilef@gmail.com Contest)@A Room of One’s Own, 6pm, 315 W Gor*LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group, 333 ham St, Madison, WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2) *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion *LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin Group, 333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, St, 1pm. 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2) *Author Mary Rickert (The Memory Garden)@A *Q-Cinema International LGBT Social Group, Room of One’s Own, 6:30pm, 315 W Gorham St, MadiSnacks provided, OutReach (600 Williamson St), son, WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com 6:30pm, www.lgbtoutreach.org
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*Song Weavers, 6:30-8:30pm, Wilmar *ROLLer (Retired Older Lesbians Community Center, 953 Jenifer St, $5, call Lunch), 12pm, 608.770.3997, Elie’s, 4102 (608) 663-7339 Monona Dr Madison, WI 53716 *OutReach of Rock County Meeting, 6-8pm. 1st *Keep On Coming Out (KOCO), Coming out is Christian Church. 1909 Highland Ave, Janesville, www. a journey, not a destination! Red Gym, 6:00pm. Contact rockcountyLGBTOutreach.org. uwkoco@gmail.com. *Fluid Sexualities, This is an open discussion group *Kink & Gender Group, 5:30pm, an all-inclusive pansexual discussion group for all Kinky/BDSM/Leather intended for those who are bisexual, pansexual, fluid or transgender folks & their friends, families, loved ones, similarly-identified. 6:00pm, Red Gym. Email: playmates, and allies for mutual support and exchange fluidsexualitiesUW@gmail.com of ideas. Topics are proposed by a group member. We *Author Joshua Ferris (To Rise Again at a Decent abide by the rules of a safe space. Contact kinkandgen- Hour)@A Room of One’s Own, 6pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com der@outlook.com *LGBT Tai Chi, Reduce stress and anxiety! Improve
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*Poly Out, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, Madison, WI (OutReach), l.griesel@yahoo.com
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*Dodge County Gay/Bi Men’s Social Group, 7pm contact lee53050@yahoo.com
*FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE@Plan B, 924 William- *FIVE DIVERSITY Night, 8pm, 5 Applegate Crt *Gay Video Club, 8pm, http://www.mgvc.org , 608-244son St, $1 off all drinks $5 martini, www.planbmadison.com. 8690 (evenings). Call for location. *Out and Proud@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, 6pm, feat *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5 B-Fierce and the members of US Proud Pageants, www. planbmadison.com. pm OutReach, 600 Williamson St, 255-8582 *UW Whitewater’s Steampunked Romeo & Juliet Running *The Paths We Walk, This is a peer-led, safe, and positive group April 29th-May3rd. Visit tickets.uww.edu to purchase tickets looking at the history of Paganism and its practices. 1:00-3:00pm, 600 and find more detailed information. Williamson St, 255-8582. *Out at The Symphony, 7:30pm, in the Overture Hall, *Families In the Midwest Conference May 2nd and 4th, The SherOut at the Symphony is an opportunity to connect with John aton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713, Families DeMain, the MSO and members and friends of Madison’s in the Midwest is Family Equality Council’s new annual destination event LGBTQ community in a fantastic night of great classical for parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), music with an exclusive party at one of downtown Madison’s their children, extended families, prospective families and friends in the hottest venues. madisonsymphony.org Midwest. www.familyequality.org *Pozitive Light, group for HIV+ men who *Latinos con Pensamiento Positivo, Grupo have sex w/men, 5:30-7:30 pm, call (608) de apoyo social para Latinos. Se reunirá el segundo 316-8623,mail pozitivelite@yahoo.com. Sábado de cada mes a las 5 PM te esperamos. Si *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, deseas participar por favor comunícate con Owen Karcher (608) 316-8613. 7pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703 *Frontiers Film Circle, 7pm, for more info: www. *Madison Crossdressers Group, 6:30pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, contact 255-8582; The frontiersmadison.org *Bear Night, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison Crossdressers is SEPARATE from trans group. 53713, www.fivenightclub.com, 9pm, w/DJ Leo in the“Bear *AIDS Network’s Red Ribbon Affair, 6pm, The Overture Center, 201 State St, Madison WI, 53703, AIDS Den”, May Theme: Luau Night! Hawaiian leis, blender drinks Network’s annual gala w/gourmet appetizers, desserts, and free luau buffet at 12am! XXX movies on the TVs, newly cocktails (cash bar), silent auction and buffet option. $75 renovated cigar smoking patio! Pull out your favorite Hawaiper person/$125 for two, $135 person with buffet/$250 ian shirt or Madison Bears t-shirt and come party with us! *Women 4 Women, 3pm to 5pm, 600 Williamson St, for two. With Hosts Christine Bellport and Leigh Mills, Honoring Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wiscon- Madison, WI 53703 (OutReach, Suite P-1), Email Lalita for more info! w4wmadison@gmail.com! sin. Tickets & info at www.aidsnetwork.org.
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*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. *Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus Fundraiser: Gay Animals, 10:30am, Henry Vilas Zoo, $10 per person, a 90 min tour hosted on the Henry Vilas Zoo Grounds - a little science, a little sociology, and more than a little scandal. *Another AIDS Network Night Out, 9pm, Plan B, 924 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703, This is another opportunity to meet and greet the amazing people behind the scenes-- AIDS Network’s volunteers and staff. During this event you will be able to talk with staff, ask questions about the Network, and learn about the many services we provide to our clients and the communities they serve. For more info: www.aidsnetwork.org. *Out and About in Madison, A social *Pozitive Light, group for HIV+ men who dinner group that meets weekly on Saturhave sex w/men, 5:30-7:30 pm, call (608) day evenings at 7pm at local retaurants. 316-8623,mail pozitivelite@yahoo.com. Email outandaboutmadison@gmail.com for more *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, information. 7pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703
*Jojo’s Amateur Drag Race, Five Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison WI 53713, ft Jojo Jubilee and the contestants for from the previous month of Jojo’s Amateur Drag Race. 9pm. *Grrl Flicks, For any woman (Lesbian, Bi, Trans, or Straight allies) who is interested in seeing lesbian films of all varieties. 7:00pm. OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison. *Authors Erinn Batykefer and Laura DamonMoore, (The Artist’s Library)@Madison Public Library, 7pm, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.
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*Madison Crossdressers Group, 6:30pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, contact 255-8582; The Crossdressers is SEPARATE from trans group. *Partners of People Who Are Transgender This group is a source of support and connection for partners or spouses of people who have a partner or spouse who is transgender. 7:00pm. OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison. partnersoftransgenderpeople@yahoo.com *Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus Concert, “Naked Man”, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church - Madison, WI 203 Wisconsin Ave, Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus will combine voices with City of Festivals Men’s Chorus and be joined by a live chamber orchestra on stage. Friday May 30, 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church (203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison); Saturday May 31, 7:30pm at Plymouth Church UCC (2717 E. Hampshire Street, Milwaukee), Tickets for both available at www.perfectharmonychorus.org, from chorus members, and at the door.
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*Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus Concert, “Naked Man”, 7:30pm, Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus will combine voices with City of Festivals Men’s Chorus and be joined by a live chamber orchestra on stage. 7:30pm at Plymouth Church UCC (2717 E. Hampshire Street, Milwaukee), Tickets for both available at www.perfectharmonychorus.org, from chorus members, and at the door. *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. For more information, contact Donald at the following email: LGBTSMARTrecovery@yahoo.com
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