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What's Going On? (Long Island GLBT events)

The following are some of the events going on in the Long Island GLBT community, listed chronologically. This is a list updated on a regular basis. To have an event considered for listing, please use our Submission Form. See further submission information at the bottom of this page. (Events should be submitted with at least 2 weeks lead time prior to it being posted here).

Get the latest event announcements taking place within the Long Island GLBT community right in your email inbox by subscribing to the LI Pride eGroups!

Friday, May 13

8pm A Special Night of Magic and Blues - A Night Like No Other - A Night of Magic & Blues is filled with magic, music, laughs and fun for the whole family. Taking place at the Rambo Hall, 2740 Martin Ave, Bellmore, NY. Call Long Island Crisis Center 516-826-0244 for tickets or visit www.longislandcrisiscenter.org to pay with a Credit Card. For only $15 a ticket, you won't want to miss this memorable night!

Saturday, May 14

9pm LOLI May Madness Night - Put your dancing shoes on because LOLI is going to Nassau to party at the Shibar! "Where the beer is cold and the women are hot!" $5 donation. DJ Paula will be playing the tunes. 50/50 raffle and get your picture taken with Angelina Joli, yes you read that right. Hope to see you there.

Thursday, May 19

STAR WARS: Revenge of the Sith - Episode III completes the Star Wars saga. Young Anakin Skywalker meets his destiny. Check local listings for a theater and time near you.

7pm GLBT Friendly Weight Watchers - The first GLBT Friendly Watch Watchers program comes to Long Island. Taking place at the LIGALY Center in Bay Shore. Sign up for it today.

Monday, May 23

?pm PM Magazine Barnite - Bar night at the Luna Lounge (formerly Rainbow Lounge). Come and hange out with your favorite bar and club employees. Find out what is going on and where. A fun filled night with your friends in the community... for the community. Never a cover. Everyone welcome. 247 Jericho Tpke, New Hyde Park, NY (516-488-1531).

Tuesday, May 24

Equality and Justice Day - Join LIGALY, other GLBT-service organizations, and 500 New Yorkers in Albany, NY for Equality and Justice Day to have your voice heard about equality and justice for GLBT New Yorkers! This day provides the opportunity to rally with other GLBT and straight/ally New Yorkers, meet with public officials, and educate about the issues that affect your lives! EVERYONE is invited – youth/students, adults, seniors, teachers, corporate and other professionals, and parents and families!

This day is being coordinated by Pride Agenda, and they are arranging bus transportation from Long Island. If anyone is interested in attending with LIGALY to talk about the issues that affect our community, please call Robert Vitelli at 631-665-2300 x306, or send an e-mail to Robert@ligaly.org.

Friday, June 10

7pm "My Big Fabulous Gay Prom" - The annual LIGALY Prom for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth and their friends. For ages 13-21. Featuring a Mocktail Hour, Buffet Dinner, DJ, Dancing, the LIGALY Pride Dancers, LIGALY Idol, Special Guest(s), and more! Returning to the Island Hills Country Club, Sayville, NY. $45 per person.

Adults: Sponsor youth to go to the prom! Click here to help youth attend the prom.

Saturday, June 11

8pm Pride Dance for Gay Women presented by SILK at the VFW Hall, Lakeland Ave., Sayville, NY. Music by DJ Deb. Featuring a cash bar, catered buffet, coffee, dessert, & door prizes. $25 per ticket in advance only. Orders must be received no later than June 4th and must include a self-addressed-stamped envelope. Please make checks payable to SILK and mail to: P.O. Box 671, Farmingville, NY 11738. For further information or directions, please see our website at www.silkeast.org, or e-mail us at SilkEast@yahoo.com.

Sunday, June 12

11am Long Island Pride Parade in Huntington, NY. Long Island celebrates pride with a march on Main Street leading to Hecksher Park in Huntington for food and entertainment.

Saturday, July 23

7-11pm 5th Annual Women;s Sunset/Moonrise Cruise: GOLD is proud to announce it's 5th annual fund raiser cruise. Join GOLD once again for the annual dinner dance on the high seas. This year promises to be even better. Hot buffett, unlimited soda, cash bar, raffle and door prizes, DJ Chris, and more. $50 per person before July 5th, $55 afterwards. Don't be left at the dock! For more information, visit the GOLD web site.

4-8pm Dancing on the Beach: Dancing on the Beach 5 will feature DJ David Knapp and an expected special guest host appearance by Kim Catrall. Dancing On the Beach is a benefit for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. Advance Tickets are $85, and available by calling 212-620-7310, or visiting www.gaycenter.org.

Sunday, August 21

1-5pm On the Bay "White Party" in Bellport, NY. A new major summer event on Long Island. Benefiting Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY). Art Trap Productions / LICK are a proud sponsor for the On the Bay "White Party" - Click here for more information.

Sunday, September 18

Endless Summer Party at the Thatched Cottage in Centerport. Brought to you by GALFOLI. More info as it becomes available.

November 2005

The Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival at the Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington, NY. A great annual cultural event for the Long Island GLBT community! Vist the Festival's web site. More info coming soon.

More Events Coming Soon...

An event not listed?

Submit your organization's event to us for consideration to be added to our "Community Kalendar." Special events (relating to the Long Island GLBT community) only please... (not regular ongoing meetings, unless it is a new series of meetings, in which case we will list the debut meeting or if it happens to be a particular special meeting). To submit your organization or business event to be considered for listing here on LI Community Konnection (LICK), please use our Submission Form. (Events should be submitted with at least 2 weeks lead time prior to it being posted here).

 


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