***************************** Event List - October 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, October 1, 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, October 11, 2009 ----------------------------- "TBN Brunch CANCELLED for OCTOBER" Due to renovations at the Bishop & Belcher, the October Bi Brunch (on Sun Oct 11th) is cancelled. We'll see you all again in November! ----------------------------- Thursday, October 15, 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, October 27, 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 ============================= BI-FRIENDLY EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Thursday, October 1, 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 ----------------------------- Mondays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 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 ----------------------------- "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, October 6th - 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. Any questions, please visit www.jillyoga.ca, or contact jill@jillyoga.ca Where? Church & Maitland Classes are held every Tuesday in October: Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th Times: 7:15pm - 8:15pm Cost: Drop-in rate $14 Drop in at any time -As space is limited, please call 416.819.2019 to reserve your spot ----------------------------- Saturday, October 10, 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) 2:00pm - 4:30pm ----------------------------- Wednesday, October 14, 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 ----------------------------- Thursday, October 15, 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, October 16, 2009 ----------------------------- "SCREWW Dance" www.screww.ca Where? Goodhandy's 120 Church Street Doors open at 10:30pm. Cover is $7 ----------------------------- "Bi Women's Film Club" The Bi Women's Film club is a group of queer women who watch and discuss queer films together once a month (usually every 3rd Friday of the month). For details about upcoming films, please go to: http://www.plateofstars.com/filmclub/index.htm Where? Location is at a member's home, please contact Nicole at plateofstars@yahoo.ca for information about the next film night. Movie starts at 8:15pm. Social usually follows. ----------------------------- Saturday, October 17, 2009 ----------------------------- "RENEGADE's Opening Gala!" Featuring: The Wet Spots (http://wetspotsmusic.net), Cleoflaptra (bellydancing) and more! Come and check out Toronto's newest open concept venue, with 3,600 square feet of space for rent for nearly any use you can imagine. RENEGADE is run by a longtime member of TBN/BIWOT and is not only bi-positive, but bi-encouraged! Visit our web site at http://renegadeonline.ca or contact us at info@renegadeonline.ca Where? 7pm-2am RENEGADE is located at: 1266 Queen Street West, Toronto (at Noble, one block west of Dufferin) $20 at the door All ethnicities, genders and orientations welcome. This is a licensed event. You must be 19+ to attend. This venue is not accessible.... yet. ----------------------------- Monday, October 19, 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 ----------------------------- Saturday, October 24, 2009 ----------------------------- "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 ----------------------------- "TOYBOX: A BENT Marketplace" Take a sneak peak at the new permanent home of BENT, Toronto's newest flexible-use venue. While you're there, a broad range of artisans and vendors will showcase their particularly BENT selection of adult clothing, toys and pervertibles. TOYBOX is a FREE, adult-only event that is open to the public. All ethnicities, genders and orientations welcome. **Potential vendors should contact BENT.signup@gmail.com with questions.** Where? 11am to 5pm BENT presents TOYBOX at RENEGADE 1266 Queen Street West, Toronto (at Noble, one block west of Dufferin) http://bentplay.com/toybox.htm ----------------------------- Saturday, October 31, 2009 ----------------------------- "BENT re-Opens for Halloween Night!" After a summer break, BENT re-opens in a new venue at last! RENEGADE will be BENT's permanent home, as the venue is owned by the host. Join us for a rollicking Pagan New Year's Eve costume party, with prizes for best costumes in several categories. There will also be other theme-appropriate fun. Tickets are $30.00 per person. They include light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages (including water) throughout the evening. All ethnicities, genders and orientations are welcome. Volunteers: Please send your role and shift preference when you register. Where? 9pm to 2am RENEGADE - 1266 Queen Street West, Toronto( (at Noble, one block west of Dufferin)( http://bentplay.com ****************************************************************** 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! 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