***************************** Event List - September 2009 ***************************** "Sorry for cross-posting! - Please forward to BiMoT!" by: Pam "Your Friendly Neighbourhood Event Slut" Check out our website at www.torontobinet.org! Don't Be Shy! If you have or know of any bi-friendly events in the Toronto area in 2009 send them along! Email me at princesswikid@yahoo.com ============================= TBN EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Thursday, September 3, 2009 ----------------------------- "Bisexual Women of Toronto Monthly Meeting" BiWoT holds its monthly peer support meeting on the first Thursday of every month. Social usually follows. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre 8pm-10pm ----------------------------- Sunday, September 13, 2009 ----------------------------- "TBN Brunch" :) *** THIS EVENT IS FAMILY FRIENDLY! *** :) Join the Toronto Bisexual Network on the second Sunday of the month for brunch or just coffee, everyone is responsible for paying their own way. If you're new to bisexuality or want to meet us in a social atmosphere instead of coming to a meeting, this is the place to go. Reservations under the name "TBN." Look for the bi flags on the table (blue, purple and pink stripes). Where? Bishop & Belcher, at the southeast corner of Hayden and Church Streets, one block south of Bloor 12pm-2pm ----------------------------- Thursday, September 17, 2009 ----------------------------- "Toronto Bisexual Network Monthly Meeting" Toronto Bisexual Network holds its mixed monthly peer support meeting the third Thursday of every month. Social usually follows. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre 8pm-10pm ----------------------------- Tuesday, September 22, 2009 ----------------------------- "Bisexual Men of Toronto Monthly Meeting" BiMoT holds its monthly peer support meeting on the forth Tuesday of every month. Social usually follows. Where? Sherbourne Health Centre - Room 1077 333 Sherbourne Street 8pm-9:30pm ----------------------------- Friday, September 25, 2009 ----------------------------- "Bi Bash 2009" Join the Toronto Bisexual Network for a kick-ass party for bisexuals and our friends, showcasing local bi talent and performances celebrating bisexuality. Our variety show will feature: Bellydance, Burlesque, Spoken Word, Musical Performances, and much much more! Brought to you by (with proceeds benefiting): the Toronto Bisexual Network. www.torontobinet.org * info@torontobinet.org * (416) 925-XTRA x2810 Media Sponsor: Xtra Celebrate Bisexuality Day (CBD) is an annual international event, held on September 23 of each year, aiming to promote bi visibility and celebrate the wonderful diversity of bisexual lives. The Toronto Bisexual Network holds an annual celebration in honour of CBD taking place the weekend before or after the 23rd. Check out this event on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122690154085 Where? Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue Doors 8:00, Show 9:00 DJs and dancing starting at 12:00 Cover: $10 ($5 sliding scale tickets available) Please note: This is a 16+ event. Please note: That there will be adult content in some performances. ============================= BI-FRIENDLY EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Thursday, September 3, 2009 ----------------------------- "Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting" Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting is a support group for gay and bisexual fathers. They meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month. Where? Charles St. YMCA 7:30pm ----------------------------- Saturday, September 5, 2009 ----------------------------- "Bent" Toronto needs somewhere we can play that has rules as liberal as the law will allow. That's what makes us so BENT! * There is no dress code. Fetish and kink attire are welcome, but not required. Wear something you feel good in! * All people (18 and over) are welcome, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. * No alcohol or drugs are permitted. Persons found with alcohol or drugs on site will be required to leave immediately. No refunds will be offered. More information and how to register: http://bentplay.com BENT is on the second Saturday of every month. Where? BENT will take place at a new venue and will be back for October 31st! Keep an eye out for more details or check http://bentplay.com ----------------------------- Mondays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2009 ----------------------------- "Activities at the Older GLBT Resource Centre" The Senior Pride Network is proud to host a variety of activities, events and workshops for Toronto's aging lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. Stop by the 519 on any given Monday at 3pm to see what happening. Light refreshments available. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre - East Room 3:00pm Free Admission *** MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14th *** Older LGBTT program at the 519 is hosting a season kick off Barbecue on Monday, September 14 from 1 to 4 PM in the park behind the 519. No charge. Please let us know if you're attending as we need to have sufficient food. RSVP at senior@the519.org ----------------------------- "TO Weekly Poly Social" This weekly drop-in social happens every Monday at The Imperial Pub. Bring board games, a friend or date, or just yourself; drop in for five minutes or stay all night. We don't care as long as you have fun! Where? Imperial Pub 54 Dundas Street East, one block east of Yonge 6pm-9pm ----------------------------- Tuesdays, September 8th - October 27th, 2009 ----------------------------- "Yoga for Gender Queer and Queer Women with Jilly" A course of mindful hatha yoga classes for gender queer & queer women. We will gather together in the spirit of exploration, acceptance, community and self-care. As we take time for ourselves, to reconnect, and to deepen our relationship between breath, body, and ground. All levels welcome. No experience necessary. Teacher: Jill Newberry-Evans Where? Rainbow Body Yoga 473A Church Street (South of Wellesley, at Maitland) 7:15pm-8:15pm Cost: Drop-in rate $14, OR, register for the full 8 weeks in advance by Aug. 31st for $80 (extended to Sept 2nd). For any questions, or payment information, please contact jill@jillyoga.ca Full refunds will be given if minimum participants are not met by Sept 2nd ----------------------------- Wednesday, September 9, 2009 ----------------------------- "Ethical Lover Poly Group" This group is for discussion and support focusing on issues related to polyamory and non-monogamy and they meet on the second Wednesday of each month. The group is open to anyone who wishes to attend, regardless of gender or sexual identity - the main thing is to be poly/non-monogamy positive. A social gathering usually follows. For more info visit http://elg.queerdiversity.com Where? University of Toronto Women's Centre 563 Spadina Ave. (north of College, south of Harbord, east side of the circle) 7:30pm-10pm ----------------------------- Saturday, September 12, 2009 ----------------------------- "Action Grrrlz Meeting" Action Grrlz meet on the second Saturday of every month. Grrrlz and trans folks of all ages (0 - 100+) get together to chat and work on whatever projects are always on your "To Do" list (knitting, zine-making, collage, life-planning, embroidery, thank-you cards, mending, comics - whatever you like!). It's super sassy grrrl anarchy. With juice and cookies. Come when you can, stay as long as you want! Check out our web site: http://www.actiongrrrlz.org Where? 519 Church St. (Church & Wellesley) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm ----------------------------- "TAKE BACK THE NIGHT! - No More Hiding" The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape is pleased to announce its 29th annual Take Back the Night event happening on Saturday September 12th in the Davenport West community at the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Community Health Centre ( 1900 Davenport Ave. at Symington). This yearıs theme is ³No More Hiding². We want to highlight every womanıs experience of survivorship from the personal to political impacts in our every day lives. This year, we especially want to highlight the experience of all Non-Status (First Nations and Immigrant) women in our communities and the impact of violence while living without status. We invite ALL community members/community organizations to come and DISPLAY THEIR INFORMATION AND RESOURCES at a TABLE at the COMMUNITY FAIR. This space is free of charge and we invite you to come, show how you support survivors in your organization and offer your resources and knowledge at the Community Fair. What you would be doing? Bringing display boards, pamphlets, flyers ­ anything you want to share with survivors and community members about your group, organization or agency. Groups, organizations and agencyıs are also welcome to bring a banner and march with us! What would be provided? We will provide the table, food at the community fair and an invitation to stay and be part of the rally and march! When is the Community Fair? Community Fair at 5pm, Rally at 6pm and March at 8pm Who do I contact for questions and info? Contacts are deb singh at 416 597 1171 x230 and email; angelblaze_69@yahoo.com Come and spread the word about the amazing work you are doing in your community at this yearıs TAKE BACK THE NIGHT! Toronto rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR) P.O. Box 6597 Station A Toronto, ON M5W 1X4 Tel: 416 597 1171 Fax: 416 597 9648 Email: trcc@web.net If you are interested in helping plan Take Back the Night this year, please contact deb at 416 597 1171 x230 or just show up! Where? Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Community Health Centre 1900 Davenport Ave. at Symington Community Fair at 5pm, Rally at 6pm and March at 8pm ----------------------------- Thursday, September 17, 2009 ----------------------------- "Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting" Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting is a support group for gay and bisexual fathers. They meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month. Where? Charles St. YMCA 7:30pm ----------------------------- Friday, September 18, 2009 ----------------------------- "SCREWW Dance" www.screww.ca Where? Goodhandy's 120 Church Street Doors open at 10:30pm. Cover is $7 ----------------------------- Saturday, September 19, 2009 ----------------------------- "Hamilton Bisexual Network Monthly Discussion Meeting" Hamilton Bisexual Network (HBN) is a social networking, sharing, and discussion group for people who identify with or practice bisexuality. HBNıs monthly meetings may discuss issues like coming out, biphobia, identity, marriage, polyamory, LGBTQ community issues, queer parenting and safe sex. HBN welcomes people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, economic statuses and degrees of "out-ness" into a bi-positive environment. HBN affirms different ways of developing identity and the diversity of people's life experiences. Meetings are not, however, just a way to hook-up for a threesome. In order to maintain a safe space confidentiality is paramount. HBN holds its monthly discussion group on the third Saturday of each month at the Skydragon Centre. Where? The Skydragon Centre - Upstairs Meeting Room (27 King William Street, Hamilton) 1pm to 3pm ----------------------------- "Cherry Bomb" SWEAT.DANCE.CRUISE. DJs Cozmic Cat & Denise Benson For queer women and our friends on the second to last Saturday of each month. cherrybombtoronto.com Where? Andy Poolhall 489 College Street 9pm - 3am Free before 10pm $6 Cover ----------------------------- Monday, September 21, 2009 ----------------------------- "Integrity" A group for LGBT Anglicans that meets at the on the third Monday of each month for worship and discussion. Where? Church of the Redeemer at Avenue Road and Bloor 7:30pm ****************************************************************** The TBN calendar of events is always available by telephone. Call 416.925.9872 x2810 (Thanks Cheryl!) ****************************************************************** Wanna stay in the loop? Need more detailed information? Subscribe to TBN-Announce! The Toronto Bisexual Network's Announcement eList. 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