Houston Gay/Lesbian Events 2/27
Jack Valinski
This Calendar is a joint project of the Pride Committee and Lesbian and Gay
Voices. Calendar listing must be received fifteen days before the end of
the month prior for publication and seven days for Lesbian and Voices.
Photos encouraged! Please specify if the event is not open to everyone. Use
our format as a guide for listings, including time, date, place, contact
person and most important, a phone number. Note that listings are printed
only as space allows. We plan to publish this newsletter by the beginning
of each month. This calendar is also supplied to the Gay/Lesbian
Switchboard of Houston, the Gay/Lesbian radio shows of KPFT-FM and the
community publications on an ongoing basis. Our success depends on items
being supplied to us. We are looking for a volunteer to help organize this
section. Do not phone in Calendar items, PO Box 66071, Houston, TX
77266-6071 FAX 713-529-1223 eMail:
PrideHouTX@aol.comhttp://www.neosoft.com/~pridehou
Continuing
HIV+ A Retrospective
A look at 5 years of an outreach program, runs until 03/26/96, Art League
of Houston, 1953 Montrose FYI 713-523-9530
I Sing Because....!
In celebration of Black History Month, Kuumba House is presenting I Sing
Because...!, a world premiere production. Touring show is available to
schools and other institutions. All shows must be booked through Kuumba
House at 811 Westheimer, Suite 110B. , runs until 03/29/96 FYI 713-524-1079
Richard III
ShakespereÕs play set during the great depression, stars gay actor Ian
McKlellan, runs until 03/04/96, Lanmark Greenway, Houston TX FYI
713-626-0402
My Left Breast
Play follows the intimate journey of a lesbian woman from her discovery of
a cancerous tumor through the process of the tulmultuous cure interlacing
poignant moments with humorous ones, runs until 03/03/96, 8:00 pm - 10:30
pm FYI 713-680-2953
Sundays
Houston Chain Gang Bicycle Club
different rides every week and different levels, Easy Riders (Montrose area
rides), Chainsmokers (faster/longer rides) and Rough Riders (off-road),
free FYI 713-520-1809
FrontRunners
running group, 9:00 am, Memorial Park at the Tennis Center FYI 713-522-8021
Metropolitan Community Church of the Resurrection
MCC Churches are Christian Churches with an outreach into the lesbian and
gay communities. They welcome all people into their fellowship and extend
their ministries to everyone to worship, witness and service together, 9:00
am (Holy Eucharist) 45 minutes in length; 11:00 am (Traditional), 9:00 am,
1919 Decatur St. (White at Washington; between Studemont/Montrose and
Houston Ave.) FYI 713-861-9149http://www.neosoft.com/-mccr/mccr.html
Maranatha Fellowship Metropolitan Church
to praise the Lord in Music, the Word and Prayer, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm,
Holiday Inn West Loop 3131 W Loop South, Afton Oaks Room FYI 713-528-6756
Community Gospel Church
Worship services, a high spirited gathering for a charismatic, Pentecostal
worship service, 11:00 am, 501 East 18th at Columbia FYI 713-880-9235
Houston Mission Church
Come worship the Lord in a supportive atmosphere, 11:00 am, 1505 Nevada FYI
713-529-8225
Kingdom Community Church
Sunday worship; Sunday school 10:00 AM, 11:00 am, 4404 Blossom FYI
713-351-4217
Montrose Ice Picks
Skates every Sunday at the new downtown outdoor ice rink, located next to
FoleyÕs at 1000 Main St. Cost is $6 plus $2 skates. HoustonÕs first-ever
outdoor ice rink is the centerpiece of an elaborate, 40-day holiday
festival call ÒMiracle on Main StreetÓ and features elaborate decorations,
quality concessions and a holiday market. Last skate on Monday, New YearÕs
Day noon-10pm, 5:00 pm FYI 713-629-1432
Houston Area Teenagers Coalition of Homosexuals (HATCH)
A peer support group for teens and young adult between ages 16 and 21 in
greater Houston area with committee meetings, socials and movies with gay
theme, 6:30 pm, Call for location FYI 713-942-7002
Inner Loop Sunday Bowling League
Mixed league, Fall/Winter session September to April, Summer session May to
August, 7:00 pm, Palace Lanes, Bellaire Blvd, Inside the Loop FYI
713-522-9612
Mondays
Heartsong WomenÕs Chorus
RehearsalÕs are at 7 PM, 3rd Floor First Unitarian Church, corner of Fannin
and Southmore FYI 713-947-1488
AIDS Foundation Houston Creative Writing Class
Taught by freelance writer Greg Rodriguez for anyone affected by AIDS,
Sponsored by the AIDS Foundation Houston, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm FYI
713-623-6796 713-868-0008
Calendar/Computer Workshop
weekly sessions to keep up to date the community's best mailing list along
with this calendar, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, call for details FYI 713-529-1223
FAX 713-529-1223
Gay Fathers / Fathers First
Weekly support meeting for fathers and their partners, 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm,
Grace Lutheran Church, 2515 Waugh FYI 713-861-6181
Tuesdays
FrontRunners
running group, 6:30 pm, Memorial Park at the Tennis Center FYI 713-522-8021
PROTECT, People Respecting Ourselves Through Establishing Community & Trust
provides a safe place for HIV negative people to share their experiences,
strengths and hopes in an effort to remain HIV negative and to help
ourselves understand and change behaviors that could lead to infection,
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Bering Church, 1440 Harold FYI 713-520-7870
Suvivors of Loss
A weekly group for gay men or women who have lost a loved one to AIDS, 7:00
pm to 8:30 pm, Sharpstown General Hospital FYI 713-778-2677
Helping Cross Dressers Anonymous
For all persons who are in any way affected by crossdressing, either on
their personal part or on the part of someone in whom they have an
interest, 8:00 pm, 1509 Fairview FYI 713-495-8009
Southern Country
Country Western Dance Lessons at the Ranch, 8:00pm to 10:00 pm, The Ranch,
9200 Buffalo Speedway
Wednesdays
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Alliance at the University of Houston (GLOBAL)
University of Houston Student Group, 4:00 pm, University Center, University
of Houston FYI 713-743-7539
Inner Loop Bowling League
Mixed league, Fall/Winter session September to April, Summer session May to
August, Dues $11, 7:00 pm, Palace Lanes, Bellaire Blvd, Inside the Loop FYI
713-522-9612
Bi-NET of Houston
This group is supportive of responsible, health-conscious bisexuality and
is open to all women and men exploring or questioning their sexuality or
already identifying as bisexual. All meetings are confidential and open to
all races, religions, cultural diversities, married or single. Anonymity or
the using of assumed is respected in this group. Respectful, appropriate
social conduct is expected. This group is not considered professional
therapeutic, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Metropolitan Community Church of the
Resurrection, 1919 Decatur Street FYI 713-861-9149
Houston Pride Band
Get your instruments out of the closet, a new band has formed to provide
musical entertainment for the Houston community, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm,
Dignity, 1307 Yale, in the Heights FYI 713-524-0218
Metropolitan Community Church of the Resurrection
Mid-week uplift service lasting 25 minutes. MCC Churches are Christian
Churches with an outreach into the lesbian and gay communities. They
welcome all people into their fellowship and extend their ministries to
everyone to worship, witness and service together, 7:00 pm, 1919 Decatur
St. (White at Washington; between Studemont/Montrose and Houston Ave.) FYI
713-861-9149
HIV Survivor Support Group
For anyone whose life is touched by HIV, meetings include a relaxing
meditation, information about community resources and occasional speakers,
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Unity Church of Christianity, 2929 Unity Drive at
Hillcroft FYI 713-782-4050
Rainbow Ranglers
Country Western bar promotes Texas Style couple dancing, Advanced Level,
classes are free and open to the public, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Brazos River
Bottom, 2400 Brazos FYI 713-880-0670
WomenÕs Action Coalition
An alliance of women committed to direct action on issues affecting the
right of all women, 7:00 PM - 10:00 Pm, Toupees PO Box 131148, Houston, TX
77219 FYI 713-867-9581
Lambda Rollerskating Club
gay rollerskating group, 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, 8075 Cook Road at Beechnut
FYI 713-933-5818 eMail: gays...@aol.com
Thursdays
Living in Process Group
Ongoing gay menÕs group FYI 713-622-7250 FAX 713-622-2180
HIV Art Labs
free for all HIV+ individuals, these labs offer mixed media art projects
for the artist and non-artist alike, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the Art League
of Houston, 1953 Montrose, classroom 2 FYI 713-225-9411
FrontRunners
running group, 6:30 pm, Memorial Park at the Tennis Center FYI 713-522-8021
Gay Men's Chorus of Houston
come sing with a rapidly growing community minded men's chorus, open
rehearsals, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 2515 Waugh FYI
713-521-7464
Community Gospel Church
worship services, a high spirited gathering for a charismatic, Pentecostal
worship service, 7:30 pm, 501 East 18th at Columbia FYI 713-880-9235
Twenty Something
a group of young adults ages 20 to 29 addressing issues concerning
bisexual, lesbian and gays. A positive atmosphere to share, learn,
encourage each other and create a safe environment that is conducive to
personal growth, 7:30 pm, TBA FYI 713-315-6786
Lesbian and Gay Voices
a radio show featuring community activists who produce a magazine format
featuring many segments including interviews with both community leaders,
national leaders and just the ordinary gay and lesbian activist. Also
included will be a segment each week of music, reviews of gay and lesbian
cultural events, news from This Way Out and a few comments along the way,
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, KPFT 90.1 FM FYI 713-866-6505 FAX 713-529-1223 eMail:
LGVo...@aol.com
Cafe Artiste
Open mike and songwriters night every Thursday, all instruments welcome,
8:00 pm, Cafe Artiste, 1601 W Main at Mandell FYI 713-528-3704
Rainbow Ranglers
Country Western bar promotes Texas Style couple dancing, Beginner Level,
classes are free and open to the public, 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Brazos River
Bottom, 2400 Brazos FYI 713-880-0670
Houston Thursday Nite Mixer
Mixed league, Fall/Winter session September to April, Summer session May to
August, 9:00 pm, Palace Lanes, Bellaire Blvd, Inside the Loop FYI
713-522-9612
Fridays
HIV Art Class
free for all HIV+ individuals, this class offers mixed media art projects
for the artist and non-artist alike, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the Art League
of Houston, 1953 Montrose, classroom 2 FYI 713-225-9411
Art Classes
Express yourself!, Sponsored by the AIDS Foundation Houston, 1:00 pm to
4:00 pm, The Art League FYI 713-526-1118
Houston Area Teenagers Coalition of Homosexuals (HATCH)
A peer support group for teens and young adults between ages 16 and 21 in
greater Houston area with guest speaker, 7:10 pm, Call for location FYI
713-942-7002
Saturdays
Houston Chain Gang Bicycle Club
different rides every week and different levels, Easy Riders (Montrose area
rides), Chainsmokers (faster/longer rides) and Rough Riders (off-road),
free FYI 713-520-1809
Montrose Ice Picks
Montrose Ice Picks will be meeting at the new Downtown Main Street Outdoor
Ice Rink every Saturday and Sunday from noon til 5 from Thanksgiving
through New Years FYI 713-629-1432
Houston Tennis Club (HTC))
Houston Tennis Club ia a lesbian and gay tennis club with members of all
levels of play - beginner to advanced, 9:00am to noon, Memorial Park Tennis
Center FYI 713-868-5039
Dignity/Houston
An organization for gay and lesbian Catholics and their friends meets for
liturgy and a social hour, 7:30 pm, 1307 Yale, Suite H, just north of 13th
Street FYI 713-880-2872
After Hours
A late night radio show featuring a different host and crew present
interviews, music and mayhem, 12:00 am to 3:00 am, KPFT 90.1 FM FYI
713-526-5738
Thursday 02/29/96
Lesbian and Gay Voices
HATCH and The Houston Press, Also included will be a segment each week of
Womyn's music, reviews of gay and lesbian cultural events, news from This
Way Out , 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, KPFT 90.1 FM FYI 713-866-6505 FAX
713-529-1223 eMail: LGVo...@aol.com
Friday 03/01/96
Houston Professional MenÕs Association
March Dinner Meeting will be at Bibas Greek Restaurant, $15 for DInner $4
for dues, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Bibas, 607 West Gray FYI 713-520-9083
Saturday 03/02/96
Spring Rummage A Rama
A sale benefiting the non profit groupÕs TLC house program, donations of
anything that works are welcome, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 117 Tuam, Houston, TX
FYI 713-521-1613
Sunday 03/03/96
PFlag Meeting
Monthly meeting of PFlag FYI 713-867-9020
The WomenÕs Group
The WomenÕs Group is a feminist group for all women; each woman defines
feminism by her experience, this weekÕs meeting will be about FEMALE ICONS
OF HAIR, DRESS and WEIGHT, 10:45 am, First Unitarian Church, 5200 Fannin
FYI Iris at 713-529-8571
Hazelwitch Productions Patty Larkin in Concert
Patty Larkin, songwriter and guitar wizard will perform at Heinen Theatre,
7:30 p.m. She has been a guest on virtually every major television network,
including CNNÕs Showbiz Today, NBCÕs Today Show and CBSÕs This Morning. She
has won a record nine Boston Music Awards and earned a Distinguished
Alumnae Award from the Berklee College of Music., $!5.00 in advance
available at Inklings, Heinen Theatre FYI 713-521-3369
Monday 03/04/96
Greater Houston Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Greater Houston Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, general business meeting
for all members, call for location FYI 713-523-7576
Tuesday 03/05/96
Houston Lesbian/Gay Pride Week
executive meeting, open to public, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 2700 Albany 304 FYI
713-529-6979 FAX 713-529-1223 eMail:
in...@pridehouston.orgwww.pridehouston.org/~pridehou
Body Positive
A new cycle of peer counseling support groups for HIV positive individuals,
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Metropolitan Multiservice Center, 1475 West Gray FYI
713-524-2374
Wednesday 03/06/96
Catholic Parents Network
Voices of Hope Seminar, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 13114 Holston HIlls, Houston, TX
77069 FYI 713-867-9020http://www.pflagtx.org
The MenÕs Network
Wellness and the Mind will be the topic, Discussion group for social and
educational development for Gay and Bisexual Men, donation of $3.00 to
$5.00 requested, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Montrose Counseling Center, 701
Richmond, Houston TX FYI 713-529-1223
St Stephens Episcopal Church AIDS Care Team
Provide support for people w/AIDS through home visits, household tasks,
transportation, social outings, assistance w/errands meal preparation and
more, 7:00 pm, St StephenÕs Episcopal Church, 1805 W Alabama Street,
Houston, TX 77098-2601 FYI 713850-8756
Home BuyerÕs Seminar
BuyerÕs representation; If you are renting, you can own; Qualifying;
Overcoming credit problems; Closing costs to buyers; what is the best loan
for me. RSVP, Suzanne Anderson Properties, 239 Westheimer FYI 713-529-8484
Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus
general meeting, 7:30 pm, 2700 Albany 304 FYI 713-521-1000
Thursday 03/07/96
Houston Clinical Research Network/Research Initiative Treatment Action
Community forum summarizing the highlights of the Third Annual Retrovirus
and Infectious Disease Conference, Free, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Doubletree
Hotel in Allen Center, 400 Dallas Street FYI 713-520-2000 713-527-8219
Home SellerÕs Seminar
Preparing Your Home to Sell; Selecting an Agent; Pricing to Sell;
Prequalifying vs. Preapproval; Home Improvements for the Greatest Return;
Property Appraisal and itÕs effect of your sale. RSVP, Suzanne Anderson,
239 Westheimer FYI 713-529-8484
Texas Gay Veterans of Houston
A non-profit national organization dedicated to serving gay, lesbian and
bisexual active, reserve and veteran service members, 7:30 pm, 2700 Albany
304 FYI 713522-4377
Friday 03/08/96
French Twist
Victoria AbrilÕs story of a woman caught between her husband and another
woman, premiere 2/28/96, Lanmark Greenway, Houston TX FYI 713-626-0402
The WomenÕs Group
The WomenÕs Group is a feminist group for all women; each woman defines
feminism by her experience, 10:45 am, First Unitarian Church, 5200 Fannin
FYI Iris at 713-529-8571
Astro Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
This Houston chapter of the International Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf was
founded in 1979, 7:30 pm, TBA FYI 713-869-2287 via 800-735-2988
Saturday 03/09/96
Gulf Coast Transgender Community
is a non-sexual support group for all transgendered individuals and their
partners. Monthly socials are held FYI 713-780-4282
Aids Housing Coalition Houston
A 90 day gay positive emergency house for PWAs in transition, 10 am - 12
pm, 117 Tuam Ave @ Helena FYI 713-521-1613
Submissives being a good boy or good girl or everything you always wanted
to ask
NLA Houston members who live the submissive lifestyle within the leather
SMBD community will be conducting this workshop for submissives and those
interested in exploring this aspect of the leater lifestyle, FREE, 2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm, Montrose Library, 4100 Montrose FYI 713-527-9666
PR Ball 2
Cabaret de Monte Carlo, benefiting the LVL PWA Holiday Fund, 8:00 pm to
2:00 am, TBA FYI 713-528-9204
Sunday 03/10/96
Houston Area Bears
a social group for men who are ÒbearsÓ and for those who like/admire bears,
4:00 pm, varies FYI 713-867-9123
Monday 03/11/96
Houston Area Women's Center
Volunteer training to provide a variety of free services for women in
crisis, 3101 Richmond, Suite 150 FYI 713-528-6798
Miss Camp America
Monthly meeting , the Miss America Pageant, the non-profit corporation
consists of a maximum of ninety members from all walks of life, the pageant
happens on the same night as the Miss America and is a non-profit who
raises funds for AIDS related charities, Montrose Library or Metropolitan
MultiService Center FYI 713-520-STAR
Texas Medical Center Lambda Group
welcomes all lesbian, gay, bisexual and gay-friendly faculty, staff and
students of the Texas Medical Center, 5:00 pm, RAS W-204, School of Public
Health building FYI 713-523-5539
Cancer Support Group
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Montrose Counseling Center FYI 713-681-1309
Tuesday 03/12/96
Houston Gay and Lesbian Parents
A monthly support group for the parents and also a monthly family
activity, $25 per year, MCCR, 1919 Decatur FYI 713-980-7995
Texas Primary
National, state and local primary election also at 7:00 pm return for
presidental preference, 7:00 pm to 7:00 pm, check local newspaper for
poling locations FYI 713-224-1919
Houston Lesbian/Gay Pride Week - Task Force
The Task Force will gather feedback from the community on three proposed
parade date changes. The Task Force will recommend a new parade date to the
Pride Committee general meeting in April for a vote, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm,
2700 Albany 304 FYI 713-529-6979 FAX 713-529-1223 eMail:
in...@pridehouston.orgwww.pridehouston.org/~pridehou
Nutrition First!: Nutrition & Exercise
This workshop will focus on the impact of exercise and good nutrition
habits, such as proper diet, food preparation and storage issues,
emphasizing special needs for PWAs/HIV, 7:00 pm, Metropolitan Multi-Service
Center, 1475 West Gray FYI 713-524-2374
Wednesday 03/13/96
Heart & Soul
Valentines Day dance and celebration for people w/AIDS and their friends,
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Diverse Works, 1117 E Freeway FYI 713-587-6834
Healing and Happiness Through Wellness
Bart Loeser of the AFH Wellness Program will explore the concepts of
fellness, offering options for improving and maintaining good health and
happiness, Sponsored by AIDS Foundation Houston, 7:00 pm, Metropolitan
Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray FYI 713-623-6796
Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus
board meeting, 7:00 pm, 2700 Albany 304 FYI 713-521-1000
Gay & Lesbian Hispanics Unidos (GLHU)
a social, cultural and educational organization created to motivate,
educate and instill pride in all gay and lesbian Hispanics, their friends
and supporters. GLHU was founded as Gay Chicano Caucus in 1978 and has
grown from a social gathering to a diversified organization of artists,
musicians, lawyers, accountants, TV-film specialists, administrators,
mechanics, and much more, 7:00 pm, Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475
West Gray FYI 713-813-3769
The Mind/Body Connection: Alternative Approaches
A panel of health care specialists will discuss complementary health
alternatives beyond traditional medicine, 7:00 pm, Metropolitan
Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray FYI 713-524-2374
WomenÕs Network
Activism in the Lesbian Community , 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Montrose Counseling
Center 701 Richmond FYI 713-529-0037
Thursday 03/14/96
Kolbe Project
Kolbe is an ecumenical outreach to gays lesbians and other sexual
minorities modeled after the ministry of St. Francis of Assisi., 7:00 pm
FYI 713-522-8182
Back to Basic: Understanding Medical Treatment
Health care specialists will explain the basic understanding of the immune
system, HIV medical approaches, lab test, treatment information and
community resources, 7:00 pm, Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West
Gray FYI 713-524-2374
NOW
Now fights for Lesbian Rights and all womens rights, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm,
Conference Room of Suzanne Anderson Properties, 239 Westheimer FYI
713-665-8NOW
Montrose Ice Picks
Ice skating get together . The rink will be open to General Public so
Gays/Lesbians are encouraged to wear pink clothing or favorite lesbian and
gay t shirt, $5, 8:00 pm to10:00 pm, Galleria Ice Rink, 5015 Westheimer FYI
713-629-1432
Friday 03/15/96
Bringin in the Green
Celebrating St Patricks Day and benefiting the Montrose Counseling Center,
$20 , 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lovett Inn, 501 Lovett Blvd
LiB (Lesbians in Business) General Meeting
$3.00 for members and $5.00 to non-members, $10.00 for membership, 6:00 pm
for networking and 6:30 pm meeting, Innova Building, 1st floor, 20 Greenway
Plaza FYI 713-529-0077
Saturday 03/16/96
PFLAG Pep Rally
Cheer on parents and friends driving to Washington, D.C. to lobby Congress
for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act., 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Christ Church
Catherdral, 1117 Texas FYI 713-528-6477
Sunday 03/17/96
The Women's Group
Ann Rushing and Colleagues: Women defining sexuality. Does waiting to have
sex make a better relationship., The WomenÕs Group is a feminist group for
all women; each woman defines feminism by her experience; SundayÕs meeting
will consist of BLACK SUN RISING a performance poem that chronicles the
developing friendship between two women, 10:45 am, First Unitarian Church,
5200 Fannin FYI Iris at 713-529-8571
LOAF, Lesbians Over Age Fifty
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Houston Mission Church, 1505 Nevada at Commonwealth FYI
713-661-1482
AMIGA de Houston
5:00 pm, area restaurant FYI 713-527-0941
African American Lesbian Gay Alliance
African American Lesbian Gay Alliance Support Group general membership and
interest meeting., 5:30 pm, Bering Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440
Harold FYI 713-864-2242
Tuesday 03/19/96
Empowerment for Living
Interfaith HIV positive group meets for potluck meal and love, MCCR 1919
Decatur, 713-861-9149
Houston Lesbian/Gay Pride Week
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 2700 Albany 304 FYI 713-529-6979 FAX 713-529-1223
eMail: in...@pridehouston.orgwww.pridehouston.org/~pridehou
Dating & Mating: Erotic Choices in Safer Sex
Entertaining and confidential workshop explores the nature of safer sex and
sensual options through lively discussion and games, 7:00 pm, Metropolitan
Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray FYI 713-524-2374
Wednesday 03/20/96
MenÕs Network
Shame, Pride and Points Inbetween, donation of $3.00 to $5.00 requested,
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Montrose Counseling Center, 701 Richmond FYI
713-529-0037
Outvote
A non-profit organization dedicated to registering, educating, and
motivating out community to vote, 7:00 pm, 2700 Albany 304 FYI 713-522-9837
The MenÕs Network
Understanding your reactivity will be the topic, Discussion group for
social and educational development for Gay and Bisexual Men, donation of
$3.00 to $5.00 requested, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Montrose Counseling Center,
701 Richmond, Houston TX FYI 713-529-1223
Saturday 03/23/96
Navigating the 90s
A day long conference for Lesbians and Gays in Journalism, $99, 9:00 am -
6:00 pm, University of Houston Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Houston,
TX FYI 713-220-6025 eMail: jd1...@aol.com
Monday 03/25/96
Cancer Support Group
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Montrose Counseling Center FYI 713-681-1309
Log Cabin Republicans
Gay Republicans, 7:00 pm, Sierra Grill, 4704 Montrose FYI 713-529-9100
Gay and Lesbian Readers Group
Will be discussing E Lynn HarrisÕs INVISIBLE LIFE, 7:00 pm, Barnes & Noble,
3003 W Holcombe FYI 713-349-0050
Agora
To assist gay and lesbian organizations in educating and public relations
efforts and to offer a fairer representation of our community. Often, news
and feature articles are written without any involvement from a gay man or
womanÕs perspective. Members of Agora want to help provide that perspective
- meeting cancelled due to Christmas, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, TBA FYI
713-623-6796
Tuesday 03/26/96
AIDS Equity League
A non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring equitable treatment of the
gay and lesbian and at-risk community in local HIV/AIDS decision making.
The League was founded in 1990 on the premise that people have a right to a
voice in decisions that ultimately affect their lives, 12:00 pm, Charlie's
Restaurant, Westheimer At Waugh Drive FYI 713-529-9966
HIV/AIDS Treatment Mixer
Informal treatment discussion and open form for asking questions, sharing
information and comparing notes, Sponsored by The Center for AIDS: Hope and
Remembrance Project, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 2700 Albany, Suite 205 FYI
713-527-8219
Love, Lust & Intimacy
An entertaining and confidential discussion for developing/improving
communication and intimacy in relationships through discussion and games,
7:00 pm, Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray FYI 713-524-2374
Town Meetings, Inc
Open to the lesbian, gay and bisexual community at large in order for them
to provide input on what they would like to see happen as part of Spectrum
96, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm FYI 713-526-2853
Houston Lesbian/Gay Pride Week - Task Force
The Task Force will distribute a survey for volunteers to document and
gather feedback from the community. Organizations, Westheimer merchants,
bar owners, community churches will be asked for input to three proposed
parade date changes. The Task Force will recommend a new parade date to the
Pride Committee general meeting in April for a vote, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm,
2700 Albany 304 FYI 713-529-6979 FAX 713-529-1223 eMail:
in...@pridehouston.orgwww.pridehouston.org/~pridehou
Wednesday 03/27/96
Women's Network
Topic For and About Lesbian Moms, The WomenÕs Network is a support group
for lesbian and bisexual women, $3 to $5 donation requested, 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm, Montrose Counseling Center, 701 Richmond FYI 713-529-0037
Thursday 03/28/96
Eating Right For The Health Of It
workshop will explore good nutritional habits emphasizing special dietary
needs for people with HIV/AIDS, with Nutritionist Richard Elbein, sponsored
by Aids Foundation of Houston, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Metropolitan
Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray FYI 713-623-6796
Dollars & Sense: Money and Other Matters
A panel of planning specialists will review vital legal and financial
matters concerning PWAs/HIV including record-keeping, resource
management,discrimination and important documents, 7:00 pm, Metropolitan
Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray FYI 713-524-2374
Houston Outdoor Group (HOG)
monthly business meeting and mailout party for the HOG newsletter. HOG is a
social group for Gay men and Lesbians who enjoy the outdoors, Free, 7:30 pm
FYI 713-(KAMPOUT)
Safer Sex for Lesbians
This entertaining program discusses the facts and risks of women to women
sex, exploring options for a safer, yet erotic sexuality. This program is
presented by Nancy Ford and offered in conjunction with her comedy act,
sponsored by Aids Foundation of Houston, 9:30 pm, Plaza 9200, 9200 Buffalo
Speedway FYI 713-666-3464
Saturday 03/30/96
Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus
Newsletter mailout party, 2700 Albany 304 FYI 713-521-1000
Friday 04/12/96
Spring Iniquity V
NLA HoustonÕs weekend party run celebrating the organizations fifth
anniversary includes cocktail parties, meals, entertainment, games,
educational workshops, awards and community recognitions, Members $30, Non
Members $40, $45 after April 1, runs until 04/14/96, Venture N, BRB, Hyde
Park Galleries, Cousins, Days Inn Hotel, Ripcord, Pacific Street FYI
713-527-9666
Friday 04/19/96
The Celluloid Closet
Story of gay lives and gay themes through the years in movies and TV,
Lanmark Greenway, Houston TX FYI 713-626-0402
Friday 10/11/96
AIDS Memorial Quilt Display in Washington, DC
This largest-ever display of the Quilt will be held on the National Mall in
Washington, DC. Officials from The NAMES Project expect up to 45,000
individual memorial panels to be on display, which will entirely cover the
National Mall from the Washington Monument to the Capital Building and be
visited by three-quarters of a million people, The NAMES Project, runs
until 10/13/96, Washington, DC FYI 415-882-5500 FAX 415-882-6200