Calendar
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Jan 20 - Feb 11 (Fri - Sat) - Play: "Avow" (Buffalo United Artists, 119 Chippewa, Buffalo, NY 13205) Tom's and Brian's simple request to their parish priest to witness their vows creates five separate and linked spiritual journeys, each seeking to balance passion and faith. Phone: (716) 886-9239. Browse to http://www.buffalobua.org. MapQuest Map to Buffalo United Artists. Also see Resource entry for Buffalo United Artists. Also see Resources for the Buffalo NY & Western NY area. Weather for Buffalo NY area.
Jan 27 - Feb 4 (Fri - Sat) - Play: "Cats" (Academy Theater, 275 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA 16335) Runs Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays from January 27 to February 4. In conjunction with Allegro Dance Arts. Phone: (814)337-8211. Browse to http://www.academytheater.info. MapQuest Map to Academy Theater. Also see Resource entry for Academy Theater. Also see Resources for the Meadville/Crawford County PA area. Weather for Meadville PA area.
Feb 1 - 22 (Wed - Wed) - Exhibition: Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of International AIDS Awareness Posters (Doucette Hall, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA 16444) The exhibition is free and open to the public. The exhibition was sponsored and created by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. It draws from an extensive archive of arresting, graphic, intense and fearless international public health announcements. With 153 examples from 44 countries this exhibition presents a comprehensive overview of the diverse visual strategies employed by government agencies, community activists, grassroots organizations, and motivated citizens to educate the local population. The exhibition draws upon James Lapides' extensive archive of international AIDS awareness posters along with posters generously donated to Massachusetts College of Art and Design and is traveling around the United States, curated by Elizabeth Resnick. Feel free to stop by February 1-22! Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 12-7pm, Saturday, 12-5pm, Closed Sunday Phone: (814) 732-2513. Browse to http:// www.graphicintervention.org/. MapQuest Map to Doucette Hall. Also see Resource entry for Edinboro University. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Edinboro PA area.
Feb 1 - 15 (Wed - Wed) - Fundraiser for the ANNA Pet Shelter at the Zone (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Buy a heart for a one dollar donation and personalize it to show our furry friends you care! Just ask the bartender for details. Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. MapQuest Map to Zone Dance Club. Also see Resource entry for Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 3 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) (Matthew's Trattoria and Martini Lounge: sip/munch..chill, 153 E 13th St, Erie, PA 16503) 6 PM - 8 PM. G2H2/Erie takes place every month in a new location around town, providing GLBT professionals, and our colleagues and friends, the opportunity to meet, network or just hang out once a month. You can also sign up for the email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com. Venue Phone: (814) 459-6458. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54742829807. Browse to venue web site http://www.matthewstrattoria.com. MapQuest Map to Matthew's Trattoria and Martini Lounge: sip/munch..chill. Also see Resource entry for G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour). Also see Resource entry for venue Matthew's Trattoria and Martini Lounge: sip/munch..chill. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 3 (Fri) - Mercyhurst QSA Flaming Hearts Dance (Mercyhurst College Student Union, 501 E. 38th St., Erie, PA 16546-0001) 8 PM - 11 PM. Come out and support Mercyhurst QSA's Flaming Hearts dance. Bring your friend for a good time and good music. Contact: Dr. Rich McCarty. Phone: (814) 824-3759. Email: rmccarty@mercyhurst.edu. MapQuest Map to Mercyhurst College Student Union. Also see Resource entry for Mercyhurst QSA. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 3 (Fri) - Vortex at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 9 PM. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 5 (Sun) - Craze Karaoke (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Join us every Sunday. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 6 (Mon) - Smash premieres (NBC) 10 PM.
Feb 6 (Mon) - Absolutely Fabulous special US premiere (Logo) 10:30 PM. The second, new "Absolutely Fabulous" special.
Feb 7 (Tue) - Ohio ACLU presentation on LGBT Rights (Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH) 3:30 PM. Youngstown Area PFLAG, YSUnity and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown present Ohio ACLU'S Associate Director Gary Daniels of the Ohio . Gary will speak on LGBT rights in the state and nation. FREE and open to all. Contact: Marguerite. Phone: (330) 782-9554. Email: YoungstownPFLAG@aol.com. Browse to http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/pflagy/. Browse to venue web site http://www.ysu.edu/pstudents/ps_cv/ps_cv.htm. MapQuest Map to Kilcawley Center. Also see Resource entry for Youngstown Area PFLAG. Also see Resource entry for venue Youngstown State University. Also see Resources for the Youngstown OH & Eastern Mid Ohio area. Weather for Youngstown OH area.
Feb 8 (Wed) - Donor Unknown Screening (Mercyhurst College Performing Arts Center, 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Please join the Mercyhurst Evelyn Lincoln Institute for Ethics & Society in viewing a documentary about JoEllen Marsh as she goes in search of the sperm donor father she only knows as Donor 150. JoEllen, a senior at Mercyhurst, managed to track down a half-sister in NY. The NY Times picked up the story, and over time 13 more half-siblings and her sperm donor emerged across the U.S. The documentary tracks JoEllen's journey as she finds her biological connections, and gives audiences a unique perspective on a 21st century family.
The documentary will be screened at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m. at the Mercyhurst College Performing Arts Center. There will be a short Q&A with JoEllen following the afternoon screening, and a roundtable discussion following the evening screening. The discussion will feature JoEllen Marsh, Dr. David Dausey and Dr.Melissa Heerboth.
Browse to http://www.mercyhurst.edu/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/285294451529196/. MapQuest Map to Mercyhurst College Performing Arts Center. Also see Resource entry for Mercyhurst College. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.Feb 8 (Wed) - Worn This Way Fashion Show (Mercyhurst College, 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA) 8 PM - 10:30 PM. The Mercyhurst Fashion Club is featuring a Fashion show benefiting the It Gets Better Project. Through your attendance and donations we hope to raise awareness and prevent bullying and suicide among the gay and lesbian community or anyone in general who is being bullied. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults and will be sold by any of the admins as well as in Egan Dining Hall in February. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/192933307463026/. Browse to venue web site http://www.mercyhurst.edu/. MapQuest Map to Mercyhurst College. Also see Resource entry for venue Mercyhurst College. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 10 - 26 (Fri - Sun) - Play: "The Color Purple" (Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501) Passion runs deep in this musical adaptation as it captures the joyful heart of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a woman's triumph over a life of abuse and tragedy. Brimming with beats of rhythm, blues and jazz, the core of the tale is the strength of the black women it depicts in rural Georgia in the first half of the 20th century. This is a musical sung from the heart telling us we all deserve happiness, joy and love. Phone: (814)454-2852. Email: info@erieplayhouse.org. Browse to http://www.erieplayhouse.org/. MapQuest Map to Erie Playhouse. Also see Resource entry for Erie Playhouse. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 10 (Fri) - Queen of Hearts and her Diva's Tarts Valentines Show (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Join us for a sexy night of fun at the Zone in our Wonderland castle of cards! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. MapQuest Map to Zone Dance Club. Also see Resource entry for Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 10 (Fri) - 5th Annual Psycho Spectacular Valentine’s Extravaganza "Your Fuk Crazy" in Love: The Queen's Secret (Lucille's, 520 Washington Street, Johnstown, PA 15901) 11 PM. Honoring Allison Wonderland, Miss Gaylife Newsletter 2011-2012 .11 pm Sharp, $5 Cover. www.gaylifenewsletter.com Join your emcee's John DeBartola and Elizabeth Folta. Starring: Christian Diane, Miss Gaylife 2010 Jade Nite, Miss Tri County Pride 2011-2012, Buffy Hollow, Shannon Delectra. Lady Ashley, Scandal Phone: (814) 539-4448. Email: Lucilles@LucillesJohnstown.com. Browse to http://www.lucillesjohnstown.com/. MapQuest Map to Lucille's. Also see Resource entry for Lucille's. Also see Resources for the Butler, Mercer counties and area near Pittsburgh PA area. Weather for Johnstown PA area.
Feb 11 (Sat) - Queen of Hearts Valentines Ball (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Wear RED or dress to impress at the Queen of Hearts Ball! Come dressed as Drag Queen of Hearts or one of your favorite Wonderland Character! or..." Off with your Pants!" Wear FUN valentine boxers! Join us for a night of FUN in our Wonderland castle of cards! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. MapQuest Map to Zone Dance Club. Also see Resource entry for Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 11 (Sat) -
Correcting Civil Wrongs through Civil Rights in an Uncivil Time: Lecture by Greg Rabb (Carnahan Theater, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY) 10:30 AM. "Correcting Civil Wrongs through Civil Rights in an Uncivil Time" is the topic for the February 11, 2012 meeting of the Jamestown Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Gregory Rabb, will be the speaker. Rabb is Associate Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Global Education at Jamestown Community College where he has been a member of the faculty since 1986. Among his degrees is a Juris Doctor from SUNY Buffalo. In May of 2011 he received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and in 1994 he received the T. Richard Parker Memorial Award for Social Justice from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown for his work in advancing the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans. Greg is a former member of the New York State Advisory Committee to the US Civil Rights Commission. He has done research and writing on both Robert Jackson and the Canadian approach to Individual Rights. He is currently the President of the Jamestown City Council and will be the only Jamestown delegate from the NY 27th Congressional district at the Democratic National Convention in September.
The program will take place in the Carnahan Theater at Jamestown Community College. There will be a social hour at 10:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:00. The Jamestown Branch of AAUW offers a reduced membership of $44.50 (from $69) to anyone who joins at a meeting. The public is welcome to attend. Browse to http://www.sunyjcc.edu/. MapQuest Map to Carnahan Theater. Also see Resource entry for Jamestown Community College. Also see Resources for the Chautauqua County NY area. Weather for Jamestown NY area.
Feb 11 (Sat) - Pride Planning meeting (Panera's - Yorktown, 2501 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505) 3 PM. Planning the 20th Pride Picnic on June 16 and the Pride Parade and Rally on August 27 and so much more! All are welcome to help out! Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 833-9101. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/311264148911183. Also see Resource entry for Erie Gay News. Also see Resource entry for venue Panera's - Yorktown. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 11 (Sat) - Valentine's Day Dance (The Latonia Ballroom & Event Center, 1 East First Street, Oil City, PA 16301) 8 PM. $5 donation and BYOB! Contact: Roxanne. Phone: (814) 673-8400. Email: latoniaballroom@gmail.com. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Latonia-Ballroom-Event-Center/162456970471930. MapQuest Map to The Latonia Ballroom & Event Center. Also see Resource entry for The Latonia Ballroom & Event Center. Also see Resources for the Venango County area. Weather for Oil City PA area.
Feb 12 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 790-5615. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.picoffeehouse.com. MapQuest Map to Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Also see Resource entry for LBT Women. Also see Resource entry for venue Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 13 (Mon) - Deadline for Erie Gay News March 2012 print edition (Erie Gay News, 1115 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16502-1105) Please have all articles, ads, and submissions in by this date. This issue will be released the evening of February 21. For a complete list of upcoming deadlines and release dates, check the print edition schedule at www.eriegaynews.com/printedition/deadlineschedule.php. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. Also see Resource entry for Erie Gay News. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 13 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 7 PM - 8:30 PM. Support group for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and transgendered people. Meets 2nd Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA. Contact: Mark H. Phone: (814) 456-0901. Venue Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/pages/PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/184575144935872. Browse to venue web site http://www.uuerie.org. Also see Resource entry for PFLAG Erie/Crawford County. Also see Resource entry for venue Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 13 (Mon) - Craze Night Club Entertainment Series (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 11:30 PM. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 14 (Tue) - The Loving Story (HBO) 9 PM. The inspiring and heartwarming story of Mildred and Richard Loving, an interracial couple who fought for marriage equality, The Loving Story premieres on Valentine's Day at 9/8c. "Our documentary film tells the dramatic story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple living in Virginia in the 1950s, and their landmark Supreme Court Case, Loving v. Virginia, that changed history."
Feb 16 (Thu) - Erie-West Regional Meeting (Pogue Student Center, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA 16444) 7:30 PM - 10 PM. Please join us at Edinboro University for a meeting of the LGBTQIA groups of the Erie-West Region. Identity, Edinboro's LGBTQIA group, is hosting this meeting Thursday, February 16th in the Pogue Student Center at EUP (specific room number will be posted soon). Edinboro, Behrend, Allegheny, Mercyhurst, Gannon, Clarion, Clarion-Venango, Westminster, and any other willing campuses will be represented at this meeting. Everyone in your groups are encouraged to attend, as well as anyone in the community that is not currently a student. This is both a social and informative event. We will be playing games, and meeting new people of the LGBT community, as well as discussing events hosted by our groups, and possible collaboration between campuses. Phone: (814) 732-2813. Browse to http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/glbta/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/287463634648106/. Browse to venue web site http://www.edinboro.edu/. MapQuest Map to Pogue Student Center. Also see Resource entry for Identity/EUP. Also see Resource entry for venue Edinboro University. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Edinboro PA area.
Feb 17 (Fri) - Presentation on LGBT rights by Ohio ACLU'S Associate Director Gary Daniels (Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH) 3:30 PM. Youngstown Area PFLAG, YSUnity and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown present Ohio ACLU'S Associate Director Gary Daniels of the Ohio. Gary will speak on LGBT rights in the state and nation. We will meet @ 3:30 pm in the Kilcawley Center on the campus of Youngstown State University. FREE and open to all. Contact: Marguerite. Phone: (330) 782-8554. Email: YoungstownPFLAG@aol.com. Browse to http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/pflagy/. Browse to venue web site http://www.ysu.edu/pstudents/ps_cv/ps_cv.htm. MapQuest Map to Kilcawley Center. Also see Resource entry for Youngstown Area PFLAG. Also see Resource entry for venue Youngstown State University. Also see Resources for the Youngstown OH & Eastern Mid Ohio area. Weather for Youngstown OH area.
Feb 17 (Fri) - Bear Bar Night (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 10 PM. It might be winter but that doesn't mean you have to hibernate! Join local/tri-state area bears, cubs, admirers and their friends on Friday February 17 for a fun time hanging out together. Come shake your groove thing on the dance floor, shoot some pool or just hang out and chat with others in attendance. Not only can you meet up with fun people, you could have a chance to win the raffle giveaway that night. Drenched Fur 8 will be giving away a free pass to Splash Lagoon Water Park Private Event on Saturday March 31st during this year's bear run, March 29th thru April 1st. Update your personal calendar so you don't miss out on a great night at The Zone and possibly come home a winner! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/147781518669336/. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. MapQuest Map to Zone Dance Club. Also see Resource entry for Drenched Fur. Also see Resource entry for venue Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 18 (Sat) - Mardi Gras at the Zone! (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Beads, Boys and Fun! Girls and Guys Gone Wild! Show some skin - get some beads! Sorry, no nudity! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. MapQuest Map to Zone Dance Club. Also see Resource entry for Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 18 (Sat) - LBT Women go to Gannon Lady Basketball Pink Game (Gannon University, Erie, PA) 1 PM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Ladies game at 1 PM, boys at 3 PM...The Gannon Knights will be dressed in Pink and there will be fundraising going on such as t-shirt sales and Chinese Auctions. I am not sure if there is a fee for the girls game, but I know if you stay for the boys game there is always an admission fee. Whatever happens, it is for a good cause to raise money to fight breast cancer! Hope to see you there! Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ Contact: Laurie Finch. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.gannon.edu/. Also see Resource entry for LBT Women. Also see Resource entry for venue Gannon University. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 19 (Sun) - Craze Karaoke Night (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Bring all your friends! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 19 (Sun) - Michelle Michaels presents FACE (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Don't miss a fun-filled night of great entertainment with all of your favorite drag queens, new drag queens and special guests the third Sunday of the month at 11 PM. Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. MapQuest Map to Zone Dance Club. Also see Resource entry for Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 21 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We'll be folding and distributing the copies. 21 and over, please. It is also a great way to hang out and chat with folks! You can also sign up for the Erie GLBT News and Events list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/231009640315061. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. Also see Resource entry for Erie Gay News. Also see Resource entry for venue Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 21 (Tue) - Spirituality and Sexuality Discussion Group meets (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508-2540) 7 PM. Every third Tuesday of the month (September - May), the Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty facilitates a discussion group on spirituality and sexuality at Community United Church (an open and affirming congregation). This group provides LGBTQA people the confidential opportunity to share questions, stories, and experiences about what it means to be both a sexual and spiritual person. Contact: Rich McCarty. Phone: 1-866-229-1974 (toll free). Venue Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: richmccarty@msn.com. Browse to venue web site http://www.uccwebsites.net/commuceriepa.html. MapQuest Map to Community United Church. Also see Resource entry for Spirituality and Sexuality Discussion Group. Also see Resource entry for venue Community United Church. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 22 (Wed) - Craze Karaoke (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Every Wednesday! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 24 (Fri) - Erie Sisters benefit for Second Harvest (Jeckyll & Hyde's Gastropub, 8 E 10th St, Erie, PA 16501) 11:30 AM - 2 PM. The Erie Sisters Transgender Support Group, in conjunction with Jekyll & Hyde's Gastropub, will hold a hold a charitable event to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank, 1507 Grimm Avenue in Erie. On Friday, February 24, members of the Erie Sisters will be waiting on tables at Jekyll and Hyde's from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. All tips collected by the Erie Sisters will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. Jekyll and Hyde's Gastropub is located at 8 East 10th Street in Erie PA. For more information, contact Jekyll & Hyde's at (814) 456-0072 or e-mail Melanie at shub1@suite224.net Contact: Melanie. Phone: (814) 746-5524. Venue Phone: (814) 456-0072. Email: shub1@suite224.net. Browse to http://eriesisters.ning.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.jekyllandhydeserie.com/. Also see Resource entry for Erie Sisters. Also see Resource entry for venue Jeckyll & Hyde's Gastropub. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 26 (Sun) - SafeNet’s 6th Annual Chill-E Cook-Off (Brewerie at Union Station, 123 W 14th St, Erie, PA 16501-1717) Erie's original Chili Cook-off. This event is FREE to all participating restaurants. Sponsored by JET-TV/FOX66 and YourErie.com. Contact: Rick Liebel. Phone: (814) 455-1774. Venue Phone: (814) 454-2200. Email: rliebel@safeneterie.org. Browse to http://www.safeneterie.org. Browse to venue web site http://www.brewerie.com/. Also see Resource entry for SafeNet Center. Also see Resource entry for venue Brewerie at Union Station. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 27 (Mon) - Craze Night Club Entertainment Series (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 11:30 PM. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Feb 29 (Wed) - Craze Karaoke Night (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Come celebrate Leap Year! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 2 (Fri) - Vortex (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 9 PM. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. MapQuest Map to Craze Night Club. Also see Resource entry for Craze Night Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 3 (Sat) - Absolutely Tango Benefit for Dreams of Hope (Absolute Ballroom Dance Center, 6617 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4129) 8 PM - 11 PM. Absolutely Tango is a benefit for Dreams of Hope! Put on your dancing shoes and come OUT for a special night of gourmet appetizers catered by Sausalido of Bloomfield, drinks and dancing. Featuring the music of Aqui Tango and the Dreams of Hope Youth. Tickets are $50 or VIP for $100. Purchase online at http://www.dreamsofhope.org. Phone: (412) 361-2065. Venue Phone: (412) 441-1461. Email: info@dreamsofhope.org. Browse to http://www.dreamsofhope.org/. Browse to venue web site http://www.absoluteballroompgh.com/. MapQuest Map to Absolute Ballroom Dance Center. Also see Resource entry for Dreams of Hope. Also see Resource entry for venue Absolute Ballroom Dance Center. Also see Resources for the Pittsburgh PA area. Weather for Pittsburgh PA area.
Mar 11 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 790-5615. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.picoffeehouse.com. MapQuest Map to Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Also see Resource entry for LBT Women. Also see Resource entry for venue Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 12 (Mon) - Deadline for Erie Gay News April 2012 print edition (Erie Gay News, 1115 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16502-1105) Please have all articles, ads, and submissions in by this date. This issue will be released the evening of March 20. For a complete list of upcoming deadlines and release dates, check the print edition schedule at www.eriegaynews.com/printedition/deadlineschedule.php. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. Also see Resource entry for Erie Gay News. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 12 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 7 PM - 8:30 PM. Support group for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and transgendered people. Meets 2nd Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA. Contact: Mark H. Phone: (814) 456-0901. Venue Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/pages/PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/184575144935872. Browse to venue web site http://www.uuerie.org. Also see Resource entry for PFLAG Erie/Crawford County. Also see Resource entry for venue Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 18 (Sun) - Michelle Michaels presents FACE (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Don't miss a fun-filled night of great entertainment with all of your favorite drag queens, new drag queens and special guests the third Sunday of the month at 11 PM. Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. MapQuest Map to Zone Dance Club. Also see Resource entry for Zone Dance Club. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 20 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Mike Kohler's house, 614 Cherry St, Erie, PA 16502) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We'll be folding and distributing the copies. All ages are welcome! It is also a great way to hang out and chat with folks! You can also sign up for the Erie GLBT News and Events list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. Also see Resource entry for Erie Gay News. Also see Resource entry for venue Mike Kohler's house. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 20 (Tue) - Spirituality and Sexuality Discussion Group meets (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508-2540) 7 PM. Every third Tuesday of the month (September - May), the Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty facilitates a discussion group on spirituality and sexuality at Community United Church (an open and affirming congregation). This group provides LGBTQA people the confidential opportunity to share questions, stories, and experiences about what it means to be both a sexual and spiritual person. Contact: Rich McCarty. Phone: 1-866-229-1974 (toll free). Venue Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: richmccarty@msn.com. Browse to venue web site http://www.uccwebsites.net/commuceriepa.html. MapQuest Map to Community United Church. Also see Resource entry for Spirituality and Sexuality Discussion Group. Also see Resource entry for venue Community United Church. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Mar 23 (Fri) - Suzanne Westenhoefer: The Semi-Sweet Tour (Robert W. Rhoades Center/Clarion University-Venango Campus, 1801 W First St, Oil City, PA) 7 PM. Suzanne Westenhoefer's ground-breaking career as the first openly gay comedian ever to appear on television, includes appearances on Letterman, HBO, Bravo, Logo and GSN as well as performances across the US in popular theaters, clubs, and fundraisers. $10 at the door for non-students Browse to http://suzannew.com/. MapQuest Map to Robert W. Rhoades Center/Clarion University-Venango Campus. Also see Resource entry for Robert W. Rhoades Center/Clarion University-Venango Campus. Also see Resources for the Venango County area. Weather for Oil City PA area.
Mar 29 - Apr 1 (Thu - Sun) - Drenched Fur 8 (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505) Erie's annual Bear run! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 384-0463. Venue Phone: (814) 833-1116. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. Browse to venue web site http://www.belaireclarion.com/. MapQuest Map to Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center. Also see Resource entry for Drenched Fur. Also see Resource entry for venue Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center. Also see Resources for the Erie County PA area. Weather for Erie PA area.
Regularly Meeting Groups
Health
202 E 10th St
Erie PA 16503 Mapquest map to this site
Phone: (814) 456-6689
Fax: (814) 456-8219
Email: hospice@velocity.net
Web Site: http://www.HospiceErie.org
Hours/Meets: Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, Inc. offers support groups for anyone who has suffered a loss. Our support groups meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM & every 3rd Monday of the month at 10 AM. Meetings are at Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, Inc., 202 East 10th Street, Erie, PA16503, (814) 456-6689
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HIV Counseling & Testing, also info
Erie County Department of Health
606 W 2nd St
Erie PA 16507 Mapquest map to this site
Phone: (814) 451-6700
Email: info@ecdh.org
Web Site: http://www.ecdh.org
Hours/Meets: Clinic: Sexually Transmitted Disease Site: Erie County Health Department Times: Monday 9 AM - 11AM Wednesday 1 PM - 3 PM Thursday 3 PM - 5 PM Clinic: HIV/AIDS Site: Erie County Health Department Times: Tuesday 9:30 AM - 1 PM Clinic: HIV/AIDS Site: Corry Health Department Times: Call for appt. (814)663-3891
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Student & Youth Organizations
Contact: Dan Burdick
Edinboro University
Edinboro PA 16444 Mapquest map to this site
Phone: (814) 732-2813
Email: dburdick@edinboro.edu
Web Site: http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/glbta/
Hours/Meets: Every Thursday at 7 PM in Hendricks G13.
Comment:
Edinboro's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Alliance.
Slippery Rock University Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans, and Allies
B-105 University Union
Slippery Rock PA 16057 Mapquest map to this site
Phone: (724) 738-2700
Email: lgba@sru.edu
Hours/Meets: The group meets every Tues at 9 pm in the Womens Center at Slippery Rock University. We welcome the community to our meetings.
Erie PA
Phone: (814) 898-7162
Email: behrend.trigon@gmail.com
Web Site: https://orgsync.com/22531/chapter
Hours/Meets: Thursdays at 7:30 PM in Multicultural Center, Reed Union Building, Penn State Behrend.
Comment: GLBT/Allies group at Behrend.
Support Groups
PO Box 1131
Erie PA 16512-0131
Phone: (814) 746-5524
Email: shub1@suite224.net
Web Site: http://eriesisters.ning.com/
Hours/Meets: 4th Saturday of the month at accepting establishments. Changing facilities available.
Comment: Crossdresser/transvestite/transsexual/transgender support group. Also check them out on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=127711820595493
GLBT/Ally Addiction Support Group (Youngstown)
Erie PA
Web Site: http://www.mvpridecenter.com/
Hours/Meets: Meets every Tuesday at the Mahoning Valley Pride Center, 1523 Poland Ave, Youngstown OH.
Contact: Mark H
P.O. BOX 8914
Erie PA 16505-0914
Phone: (814) 456-0901
Email: pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com
Web Site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/184575144935872
Hours/Meets: Support group for parents, friends and families of GLBT people. Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 PM. If you would like to become a member, please see Millie, our secretary/treasurer. Bring a family member, friend, and yourself! Coffee, tea and hot cocoa provided, feel free to bring a treat or refreshment to share.
Contact: Cheryl A Kobel
1701 Parade St
Erie PA 16503 Mapquest map to this site
Phone: (814) 452-6113 X 210
Fax: (814) 461-9483
Email: cheryl1027@aol.com
Hours/Meets: HIV/Aids Support Group for those infected and affected meets as needed. Contact Cheryl for more info.
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Co-editors Michael Mahler and Deb Spilko