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May 2013
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May 17-19, 2013
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Northwest Leather Celebration
May 17-19, 2013
San Jose, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 16-26, 2013
Toronto, ON, Canada
Russian River Women's Wknd
May 16-19, 2013
Guerneville, CA
this village is packed w/ dykes for a weekend of pool parties, bumpin' night life, comedy, sports, outdoor activities & more • 75 miles north of San Francisco
Womonwrites
May 15-19, 2013
1 hr SE of Atlanta, GA
annual conference of Southeastern lesbian writers • also a fall event
Beach Bear Weekend
May 8-13, 2013
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
Women's Fun Weekend
May 4-7, 2013
County Cork, Ireland
entertainment, sports, dance parties & more!
Down & Derby
May 4, 2013
Louisville, KY
official LGBT event of the Kentucky Derby
Blatino Oasis
May 3-5, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
pool parties, DJs & hot porn stars draw hot black & Latino men from across the country
Equality Forum
May 2-5, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat'l & int'l LGBT civil rights summit w/ panels, parties & special events
Aqua Girl
May 1-5, 2013
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
April 2013
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April , 2013
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy • Mr Rubber Italy contest in October
Out in Africa
April , 2013
Cape Town, South Africa
the only film festival of its kind on the African continent • three 10-day festivals throughout the year • also August & October • also in Johannesburg
Queer Eye Festival
April , 2013
Prague, Czech Republic
alternative music & culture festival
Queensday
April 30, 2013
Amsterdam, Netherlands
huge street festival to celebrate what was originally the birthday of the Queen Mother
Celebrating Pride Party
April 26, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
come party with the sexy ladies of Philly, DE, NY, NJ, DC & beyond • special performance by Young Tef, newly-signed sexy studd rapper of NYC • dress sexy! • at Gloss Nightclub
Purple Party
April 26-29, 2013
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 26-28, 2013
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Girl Bar Dinah Vegas
April 25-28, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
huge gathering of lesbians for mega dance parties, huge pool parties, comedy, national recording artists & yes, some golf watching • 5,000-8,000 attend • see website for ticket info • also www.girlbar.com • dinahshorevip@aol.com
Rocky Mountain Olympus Leather
April 22-24, 2013
Salt Lake City, UT
leather competition • participants from Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 21-27, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
AIDS Walk Miami
April 21, 2013
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
International Ms Leather Contest
April 18-21, 2013
San Francisco, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Leather Contest
April 18-21, 2013
San Francisco, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Fling
April 12-14, 2013
Miami/ South Beach, FL
the official women's events of Miami Beach Pride • Pandora & Icandee events join forces to bring you an entire weekend of women's dance parties and pool parties at the hippest spots on Miami Beach during the HOTTEST gay pride celebration in America
Rubbout
April 12-14, 2013
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
April 4-7, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
April 4-7, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
March 2013
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
March , 2013
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Sugarbear Weekend
March , 2013
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
International Ms Bootblack Contest
March , 2013
San Francisco, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
Verzaubert Int'l Queer Film Festival
March , 2013
Berlin, Germany
screening in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt & Munich • also fall screening in November
Out at the Movies
March , 2013
Canton, NY
LGBT film festival for Northern New York
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March , 2013
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Fusion
March , 2013
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' LGBT people of color film festival
OutBoard
March , 2013
Steamboat Springs, CO
annual lesbian/ gay snowboarding festival
Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
March , 2013
Lake Tahoe, NV
world-class skiing • gay comedy • Lake Tahoe dinner/dance cruise
Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship
March , 2013
Palm Springs, CA
previously known as the Dinah Shore Golf Championship
Chicago Takes Off
March , 2013
Chicago, IL
burlesque show to fight HIV/AIDS in the Chicagoland area
White Party
March 30, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Easter 2013 Berlin
March 28-April 1, 2013
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
The Black Party
March 23, 2013
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo March 23-25 • www.blackpartyexpo.com
Together We Can
March 22-24, 2013
Detroit, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
European Gay Ski Week
March 16-23, 2013
Alpe d'Huez, France
Europe's biggest gay ski week
Winter Music Conference
March 15-24, 2013
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars & of course dance parties
Elevation Mammoth Gay Ski Week
March 13-17, 2013
Mammoth Lakes, CA
9 major parties, new DJs & big surprises!
Winter Party Festival
March 6-11, 2013
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
March 6-11, 2013
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
February 2013
West Coast Rubber Weekend
February , 2013
Palm Springs, CA
hot weekend dedicated to rubber, spandex, dive gear, BDSM
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February , 2013
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 22-24, 2013
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Elevation Utah Gay Ski Week
February 21-24, 2013
Park City, UT
stunning world class ski resort, hundreds of friendly gays & memories that will last a lifetime
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 10-March 3, 2013
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Pink Ladies Curacao
February 6, 2013
Willemstad, Curacao
Meet & Mingle with the local Lesbian community of Curacao. You are invited to the ‘Pink Ladies Curacao' party, a special event to welcome the Olivia Cruise guest!
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
February 3-10, 2013
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
January 2013
Sapphire Ball
January , 2013
Philadelphia, PA
benefit wknd for the LGBT community highlighted by Saturday night dance at Nat'l Constitution Center • open to all lifestyles
Zinegoak
January 31-Feb 10, 2013
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 31-Feb 10, 2013
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 27-Feb 3, 2013
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Southwest Leather Conference
January 25-27, 2013
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Creating Change Conference
January 23-27, 2013
Baltimore, MD
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Winter Rendezvous
January 23-27, 2013
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 17-21, 2013
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Silver Threads Celebration
January 17-21, 2013
St Petersburg Beach, FL
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
Sin City Shootout
January 17-21, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
3,000 LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Midsumma Festival
January 13-Feb 3, 2013
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Utah Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
January 9-13, 2013
Salt Lake City, UT
ski at Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Snow Basin & The Canyons
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2013
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2012
Metropolis New Year’s Eve 2012
December 31, 2012
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year’s party in San Francisco
Holly Folly
December , 2012
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
Mummer’s Strut
December 31, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
big New Year’s Eve party • followed by New Year’s Day Parade
IAGLBC Annual Bridge Tournament
December 12-16, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
Int’l Association of Gay & Lesbian Bridge Clubs
November 2012
Transgender Film Festival
November , 2012
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
White Party Week
November 21-25, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 16-18, 2012
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Nia Gathering
November 16-18, 2012
Petaluma, CA
lesbians of African descent gather to reflect on the past & build a postive future
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 9-11, 2012
AZ
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 4-6, 2012
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 3-4, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 2-4, 2012
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int’l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 2-4, 2012
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Gay & Lesbian World Travel Expo
November 1, 2012
San Francisco, CA
visit the whole gay- & lesbian-welcoming world in one night! travel exhibits! cocktails! discounts! special offers!
October 2012
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October , 2012
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Burning Bear Weekend
October , 2012
Winnemucca, NV
hot weekend of dinners, dances & more • proceeds benefit local charity
St John’s International Women’s Film Festival
October , 2012
St John’s, NL, Canada
Reel Affirmations: The Nation’s LGBT Film Festival
October , 2012
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Q Film Festival
October , 2012
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
Cineffable: Paris Int’l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 31-Nov 4, 2012
Paris, France
WomynSpirit Festival
October , 2012
Orangeville, ON, Canada
celebrate Samhain at this queer-friendly womyn’s pagan weekend
Decibelle
October , 2012
Chicago, IL
workshops, panels, cinema & rockin' concerts featuring groundbreaking, fearless women artists
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
October , 2012
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 26-28, 2012
Tampa Bay, FL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
image+nation: Montreal Int’l LGBT Film Festival
October 25-Nov 4, 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
Barcelona Int’l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 25-Nov 4, 2012
Barcelona, Spain
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 19-21, 2012
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fantasy Fest
October 19-28, 2012
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
National LGBT MBA Conference
October 17-20, 2012
Boston, MA
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Hamburg Int’l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 16-21, 2012
Hamburg, Germany
Fantasia Fair
October 14-21, 2012
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 14, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Pittsburgh Int’l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 12-21, 2012
Pittsburgh, PA
International Gay Rodeo Finals
October 12-14, 2012
Fort Worth, TX
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
LA Femme Film Festival
October 11-14, 2012
Beverly Hills, CA
showcasing & celebrating commercially successful films written, directed or produced by women
Sundance Stompede
October 11-14, 2012
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco’s annual country/ western dance weekend
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2012
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Glasgay!
October 10-Nov 10, 2012
Glasgow, Scotland
UK’s largest lesbian & gay multi-arts festival
Castro Street Fair
October 7, 2012
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 5-7, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 5-11, 2012
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Provincetown Women’s Week
October 5-14, 2012
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early! • also Single Women’s Weekend in May
Gaylaxicon
October 5-7, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
LGBT science fiction, fantasy, horror & gaming convention
Gay Days Anaheim
October 5-7, 2012
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
Black & Blue Festival
October 3-9, 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America’s biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2012
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
September 2012
Cambria Women's Weekend
September , 2012
Cambria, CA
where the forest meets the ocean and the women come OUT to play!
Queer Lisbon
September , 2012
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal’s only LGBT film festival
Fresno Reel Pride
September , 2012
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
September , 2012
Austin, TX
Women of the Woods
September , 2012
Dahlonega, GA
celebrate the fall solstice with drum circles & fireside jams
Howl Festival
September , 2012
New York City, NY
a cabaret from the underworld • outdoor murals • hip hop howl • all in Tompkins Square Park
Houston Women’s Music Festival
September 29, 2012
Houston, TX
women from Texas & beyond gather to enjoy music, art, culture & community & a vendor marketplace • produced by the Athena Art Project
Get Wet Weekend
September 28-30, 2012
Cura, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
discover the Caribbean Dutch Paradise of Cura
Out On The Mountain
September 28, 2012
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Mates Leather Weekend
September 27-30, 2012
Provincetown, MA
four days/nights of events, including Fetish Party, Uniforms & Cigars, and First Mate Contest
Real Bad
September 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Magnitude
September 22, 2012
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Braking the Cycle
September 21-23, 2012
Boston, MA to New York City, NY
3-day fully-supported bike ride from Boston to New York • benefiting the HIV/AIDS related services of the LGBT Community Center in NYC
Southern Comfort Conference
September 18-23, 2012
Atlanta, GA
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
Out in the Park
September 18, 2012
Springfield, MA
unofficial gay day at Six Flags New England • wear red to show your support
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 14-16, 2012
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
BOLDFest
September 8-11, 2012
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
WomenFest
September 4-9, 2012
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Gay Days Las Vegas
September 4-10, 2012
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
August 2012
Children's Summer Program
August , 2012
Provincetown, MA
during Family Week • empowering youth through dance, music, drama & sports
Mountain Meadow Summer Camp
August , 2012
Southern New Jersey
camp for kids w/ LGBTQ parents & their allies • sliding scale fee
Children’s Summer Program
August , 2012
Provincetown, MA
during Family Week • empowering youth through dance, music, drama & sports
Camp Ten Trees
August , 2012
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
August , 2012
Quincy, CA
week-long program at Feather River Camp • swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • since 1990
Twist Party Weekend
August , 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
celebrate gay pride in Montreal • several dance events, including Mega T-Dance Saturday afternoon
BC Witchcamp
August , 2012
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Pantheon of Leather
August , 2012
Los Angeles, CA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int’l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Mr SE Rubber
August , 2012
Atlanta, GA
hot weekend dedicated to rubber • Mr SE Rubber contest
Lazy Bear Weekend
August , 2012
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Womyn’s Gathering
August , 2012
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
Festival of Babes
August 31-Sept 2, 2012
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int’l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Northalsted Market Days
August , 2012
Chicago, IL
a good ol’ summer block party on Main St of Boys’ Town, USA
Camp Trans
August , 2012
near Hart, MI
annual gathering of transgender people & their allies • protest the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
Black Pride NYC
August , 2012
New York City, NY
multicultural LGBT festival w/ a wide array of entertainment, forums, workshops & events
West Coast Gathering
August 31-Sept 9, 2012
Malibu, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Splash Days
August 31-Sept 2, 2012
Austin, TX
weekend of hot parties in Austin
Femme 2012
August , 2012
Oakland, CA
femmes from all over the country converge for a hot weekend
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2012
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more • different sessions for different ages • late summer/ early fall
Inferno Dominican Republic
August 30-Sept 3, 2012
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
the premier Labor Day pride celebration • deluxe, all-inclusive accommodations
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 29-Sept 3, 2012
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 24-26, 2012
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Women in the Woods
August 23-26, 2012
Portland, OR
rustic cabins • natural hot springs • all meals included
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 22-26, 2012
Mykonos, Greece
hot beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
“Camp” Camp
August 19-26, 2012
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 17-19, 2012
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
GNI (Gay Naturist Int’l) Gathering
August 17-26, 2012
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Tropical Heat
August 16-19, 2012
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
National Gay Softball World Series
August 13-18, 2012
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 10-12, 2012
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fire Island Black Out (FIBO)
August 10-12, 2012
Fire Island, NY
3-day beach event for the LGBT community & friends • all are invited to attend & enjoy, regardless of race, gender or orientation
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 9-12, 2012
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Rendezvous 2012
August 8-12, 2012
Medicine Bow Nat’l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int’l Film Festival
August 7-12, 2012
Providence, RI
don’t miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Girlie Circuit
August 7-13, 2012
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival
August 7-12, 2012
near Hart, MI
theater, music & dance performances • workshops, film festival & craft fair • ASL interpreting & differently-abled resources • child care • camping
Blackout: Oakland Black & Brown Pride
August 3-6, 2012
Oakland, CA
celebrate w/ a weekend of conferences, awards ceremonies & parties
Circuit
August 2-12, 2012
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Gender Odyssey
August 2-5, 2012
Seattle, WA
3 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment, art exhibit & vendors • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Nat’l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
August 1-4, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
July 2012
Camp Ten Oaks
July , 2012
Ottawa, ON, Canada
summer camp for LGBTQ kids & kids from LGBTQ families • ages 8-17 • also Project Acorn leadership retreat for ages 16-24
Summer Camp
July , 2012
Provincetown, MA
celebrate the week of the 4th at the longest running circuit celebration in New England
San Diego Pride Parties
July , 2012
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
Transgender Leadership Summit
July , 2012
USA
join transgender activists to help create a unified voice to advance the movement for transgender equality
Girl Splash
July , 2012
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Tampa Black Pride
July , 2012
Tampa, FL
celebrate African American gay pride in sunny Tampa
Hotter Than July Weekend
July , 2012
Detroit, MI
the Midwest’s oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Charlotte Black Gay Pride
July , 2012
Charlotte, NC
art & performances, community forums, dance parties & more
Play T-Dance: Up Your Alley Closing Party
July 29, 2012
San Francisco, CA
DJ Craig Gaibler (SFO) • gear . leather . fetish . uniform . rubber . levi + tshirts . sports gear • at Mezzanine • 444 Jesse St
Up Your Alley Fair
July 29, 2012
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Family Week
July 28-Aug 4, 2012
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 28, 2012
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
weeklong festival to raise money for AIDS & LGBT concerns • gala Saturday • also supporting events throughout the year
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
July 27-29, 2012
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Pride House at London Summer Olympics 2012
July 27-Aug 12, 2012
London, England
LGBT-themed events held in London during the 2012 Summer Olympics
International LeatherSIR/ Leatherboy
July 26-29, 2012
San Francisco, CA
also Int’l Community BootBlack • check website for regional contest info
Triangle Black Pride
July 26-30, 2012
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
celebrate & honor the diversity of the African American LGBTQ community in the Triangle
Fabulosa
July 20-22, 2012
Marin, CA
women-centered music wknd • healing arts, film & crafts
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 19-22, 2012
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat’l Gathering
July 19-22, 2012
Tacoma, WA
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote old lesbian pride & fight ageism
Deaf Lesbian Festival
July 18-21, 2012
Chicago, IL
a celebration & global gathering of culturally identified deaf & lesbian women
IMEN Gathering
July 15-22, 2012
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Thunder in the Mountains
July 13-15, 2012
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
International Deaf Leather
July 12-15, 2012
Baltimore, MD
weekend of events, including Mr & Ms Deaf Leather Contest
Outfest
July 12-22, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles’ lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
Ride for AIDS Chicago
July 12-13, 2012
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
CampOUT
July 11-15, 2012
Walton, WV
games, auctions, a fully equipped outdoor dungeon & swimming • presented by La Garou Leather Club • trans-oriented • everyone welcome to attend regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
Bear Week Provincetown
July 7-15, 2012
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
June 2012
Southern HiBearnation
June , 2012
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
Folsom Street East
June , 2012
New York City, NY
New York City’s answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Eastern Ontario Womyn’s Drum Camp
June , 2012
near Sarnia, ON and Port Huron, MI
all levels welcome
Paris Circuit Party
June , 2012
Paris, France
gay culture festival • film • performance • political discussions • dance parties & more
Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays
June , 2012
New York City, NY
annual theater festival • new works about the African American experience & its legacy
Idapalooza Fruit Jam
June , 2012
Dowelltown, TN
queer music festival in backwoods TN • camping • vegetarian feasts
Black Gay Pride Boston
June , 2012
Boston, MA
celebrate Black pride in Boston
At the Beach/ LA Black Pride Weekend
June 30-July 4, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
celebrate a weekend of Beach & Diversity gay pride across Los Angeles
Int’l Gay Square Dance Clubs Convention
June 29-July 2, 2012
Vancouver, BC, Canada
National Women’s Music Festival
June 28-July 1, 2012
Middleton, WI
check website for details
Windy City Black Pride
June 28-July 2, 2012
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
REACH Pride T-Dance
June 24, 2012
San Francisco, CA
high energy music & fantastic DJs
San Francisco Dyke March
June 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
World Pride
June 23-July 8, 2012
London, England
celebrate GLBT pride in this beautiful city
EuroPride 2012
June 23-July 8, 2012
London, England
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Cologne Pride
June 23-July 8, 2012
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 23-24, 2012
San Francisco, CA
Bears on the Beach
June 18-22, 2012
Cairns, QLD, Australia
pool party, BBQ, dancing, tours & more
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 17-24, 2012
USA
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required
Unofficial Gay Day at Cedar Point
June 17, 2012
Sandusky, OH
wear red to show your support on the unofficial Gay Day at this popular amusement park
Frameline: San Francisco Int’l LGBT Film Festival
June 14-24, 2012
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
June 13-17, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
Mykonos Gay Film Festival
June 11-17, 2012
Mykonos, Greece
classic gay English-language movies w/ Greek subtitles • also in September
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 9-16, 2012
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Desire: Leather Women Unleashed
June 8-11, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
weekend retreat for leather- & kinky women
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 8-10, 2012
San Francisco, CA
part of the Nat’l Queer Arts Festival
Go Go Festival
June 8-10, 2012
London, England
Europe’s biggest open-air women’s festival
PrideFest
June 8-10, 2012
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
AIDS LifeCycle
June 3-9, 2012
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Bear Arabia Trip
June 1-7, 2012
Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria
visit Lebanon, Jordan & Syria with the bears of Arabia • also in Sept or Oct
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
June 1-9, 2012
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2012
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2012
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2012
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
IGLFA World Championship
June 1-9, 2012
Mexico City, Mexico
Int’l Gay & Lesbian Football Association’s annual soccer tournament
May 2012
We're Funny That Way
May , 2012
Toronto, ON, Canada
comedians from around the world perform at Canada's International Gay/Lesbian Comedy Festival
Women of Color Weekend
May 31-June 3, 2012
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May , 2012
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women’s spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Saints & Sinners
May , 2012
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Lambda Literary Awards
May , 2012
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Out Takes LGBT Film Festival
May , 2012
Wellington, New Zealand
week-long festival in Auckland & Wellington
Q Cinema
May 31-June 3, 2012
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2012
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Silver Threads North
May 31-June 3, 2012
Rehoboth Beach, DE
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
We’re Funny That Way
May , 2012
Toronto, ON, Canada
comedians from around the world perform at Canada’s International Gay/Lesbian Comedy Festival
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
May , 2012
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Russian River Women’s Wknd
May , 2012
Guerneville, CA
this village is packed w/ dykes for a weekend of pool parties, bumpin’ night life, comedy, sports, outdoor activities & more • 75 miles north of San Francisco
Girls in Wonderland
May 29-June 4, 2012
Orlando, FL
official women’s parties of Gay Days Orlando • 4 days of fun! • tickets available thru www.girlsinwonderland.com
Gay Days Orlando
May 29-June 4, 2012
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
International Mr Leather
May 25-28, 2012
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 25-28, 2012
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 25-28, 2012
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Spoleto Festival USA
May 25-June 10, 2012
Charleston, SC
one of the continent’s premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Fairy Tales Int’l LGBT Film Festival
May 24-June 2, 2012
Calgary, AB, Canada
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 24-28, 2012
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Mondo Homo Dirty South
May 24-28, 2012
Atlanta, GA
queer-centric festival featuring music, dance, crafts, performance & more
Int’l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 24-27, 2012
New Orleans, LA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Fort Lauderdale, FL) & October (San Francisco, CA)
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 23-28, 2012
New York City, NY
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 20, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
Northwest Leather Celebration
May 18-20, 2012
San Jose, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 17-27, 2012
Toronto, ON, Canada
Beach Bear Weekend
May 5-10, 2012
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
Purple Party
May 4-7, 2012
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Women’s Fun Weekend
May 4-7, 2012
County Cork, Ireland
entertainment, sports, dance parties & more!
Blatino Oasis
May 4-6, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
pool parties, DJs & hot porn stars draw hot black & Latino men from across the country
Equality Forum
May 3-6, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat’l & int’l LGBT civil rights forum w/ panels, parties & special events
Aqua Girl
May 2-6, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women’s parties in Miami
April 2012
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April , 2012
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy • Mr Rubber Italy contest in October
Out in Africa
April , 2012
Cape Town, South Africa
the only film festival of its kind on the African continent • three 10-day festivals throughout the year • also August & October • also in Johannesburg
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April , 2012
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Queensday
April 30, 2012
Amsterdam, Netherlands
huge street festival to celebrate what was originally the birthday of the Queen Mother
Girl Bar Dinah Shore Weekend
April 27-29, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
huge gathering of lesbians for mega dance parties, huge pool parties, comedy, national recording artists & yes, some golf watching • 5,000-8,000 attend • see website for ticket info • also www.girlbar.com • dinahshorevip@aol.com
AIDS Walk Miami
April 22, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
Rocky Mountain Olympus Leather
April 20-22, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
leather competition • participants from Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 20-22, 2012
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Leather Leadership Conference
April 13-15, 2012
Nashville, TN
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
White Party
April 6-9, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Rubbout
April 5-8, 2012
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Easter 2012 Berlin
April 4-10, 2012
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
March 2012
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
March , 2012
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country
Sugarbear Weekend
March , 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
Verzaubert Int’l Queer Film Festival
March , 2012
Berlin, Germany
screening in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt & Munich • also fall screening in November
Out at the Movies
March , 2012
Canton, NY
LGBT film festival for Northern New York
Fusion
March , 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles’ LGBT people of color film festival
Chicago Takes Off
March , 2012
Chicago, IL
burlesque show to fight HIV/AIDS in the Chicagoland area
International Ms Leather Contest
March 29-April 1, 2012
San Francisco, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Bootblack Contest
March 29-April 1, 2012
San Francisco, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
OutBoard
March 27-April 1, 2012
Steamboat Springs, CO
annual lesbian/ gay snowboarding festival
Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship
March 26-April 11, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
previously known as the Dinah Shore Golf Championship
European Gay Ski Week
March 24-31, 2012
France
hit the slopes for European Gay Ski Week
The Black Party
March 24, 2012
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo March 23-25 • www.blackpartyexpo.com
Together We Can
March 23-25, 2012
Detroit, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 23-April 1, 2012
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
March 4-11, 2012
Lake Tahoe, NV
world-class skiing • gay comedy • Lake Tahoe dinner/dance cruise
june 2012
Gary's Gay Test Event
june 6/1/2012, 2012
dallas, texas
big furry bears, oh wow!
February 2012
US & Int'l Mr Gay Competitions
February , 2012
Chicago, IL
also US Mr Gay Competition in Philadelphia, PA in November
Winter Party Festival
February 29-March 5, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February , 2012
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
US & Int’l Mr Gay Competitions
February , 2012
Chicago, IL
also US Mr Gay Competition in Philadelphia, PA in November
West Coast Rubber Weekend
February , 2012
Palm Springs, CA
hot weekend dedicated to rubber, spandex, dive gear, BDSM
Vallarta Girl
February 16-20, 2012
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
dance parties, booze cruise, lots of fun in the sun
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 12-March 4, 2012
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
February 5-12, 2012
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
January 2012
Blue Ball
January , 2012
Philadelphia, PA
benefit wknd for the LGBT community highlighted by Saturday night dance at Nat’l Constitution Center • open to all lifestyles
Beef Dip: Int’l Leather & Bear Week
January 29-Feb 5, 2012
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, BBQs & hot DJs • local tours • cruises • bring sunscreen!
Creating Change Conference
January 25-29, 2012
Baltimore, MD
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 23-Feb 4, 2012
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
Southwest Leather Conference
January 20-22, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Winter Rendezvous
January 18-22, 2012
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Midsumma Festival
January 15-Feb 5, 2012
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Bliss
January 15, 2012
San Francisco, CA
T-Dance featuring progressive house & trance music • fantastic DJs
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 12-16, 2012
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
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