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Mondays Sonnets & Soliloquies Wine Bar on Wharf Street, Portland. FREE ($8 Suggested donation). Meets the first Monday of each month for Shakespeare, speeches & short scenes. FMI:www.acorn-productions.org
Mondays GO Oqunquit Meetings GO Ogunquit Men's Group meetings are currently under construction. Please contact Mat Robedee at 871 ?0216 or mrobedee@peabodycenter.org for further information.
Mondays All Male Revue 9:30pm at Styxx, 3 Spring Street in Portland. Join us every week at 9:30pm as Portland's hottest guys take it off for your viewing pleasure! DJ Howie is you DJ ringleader all night long, spinning top 40, classic dance and everything in between! $5 at the door! Visit: http://styxxportland.com
Tuesdays & Sundays Naked Men's Yoga Group Ages 18+. Did you know there's a group of men in Portland that meet weekly for naked yoga? There is, and it's been going strong for a few months now. Even if you've never practiced yoga before, and even if you are a "weekend" nudist, we want you to come and join us. We meet Sunday and Tuesday at 7pm and practice for about 90 minutes. All age, weight & experience levels are welcome to this fun, safe environment. Please contact Jon at jon.poupore@gmail.com and he will send you an introductory letter. [Must be 18 or older to participate.]
Tuesdays GO Portland Men's Group 6pm-8pm at One Spring Street, Portland. Go Portland's Men's Group consists of a dynamic group of men who get together every week for movie nights, potluck dinners, dine-outs, workshops and more. Our aim is to connect and support gay, bisexual & questioning men through educational and community activities. Diverse mix of activities provide alternatives to bars and on-line hook up sites by drawing attention to the rise in HIV & STD infections, and the importance of establishing and maintaining a visible community. It ?s a safe and non-judgmental environment for the comfortable exploration of sexual identities. Contact Mat Robedee at 207-871-0216 or mrobedee@peabodycenter.org for more info.
Tuesdays Free, Anonymous, Rapid HIV Testing 1-6pm located at 718 Main Street in Ogunquit, just a short drive from the town center. For more information call: (207) 207-871-0216 or (207)-749-6818
Tuesdays (PFLAG) Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St, in Portland. ALL are welcomed, not just parents. For more information call (207)831-3015 or Email
Tuesdays 18+ Night 8pm at Styxx, 3 Spring Street in Portland. $10 cover: 18-20-- $7 cover: 18-20 w/college ID-- $5 cover: 18-20 w/friend & both college ID's-- NO COVER: 21+. Dance the night away in our front danceroom with all your friends! For those 21+ year old's, DRINKS at the back bar as well as dancing! Come Out and PLAY! Visit: http://styxxportland.com
Wednesdays WMPG 90.9 AM or 104.1 FM Lesbian Radio Tune in each week between 1-1:30 pm. Lesbian radio molecularly lesbianating every Wednesday afternoon with Deb Gallagher. website
Wednesdays Live Latin Music by Primo Cubano From 7-10PM in the Bar at Havana South in Portland. No cover. Lots of dancing! FMI: www.havanamaine.com
Wednesdays GBT Men's Social Group 6:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 69 Winthrop Street in Augusta. Potlucks, films, game nights, discussions & more. FMI: 619-0859 or www.justguys.info
Wednesdays Volleyball From 6pm to 9pm at Deering Oaks Park, Portland.
Wednesdays Just Guys; social group Between 7-8:30pm in Augusta. Guest speakers, discussion, game nights, movies, potluck suppahs…great guys & good times. Details, directions and more info at: www.justguys.info
Wednesdays Free, Anonymous, Rapid HIV Testing 12-6pm located at the Frannie Peabody Center Prevention Office, One Spring Street, Portland. FPC Prevention offers testing on a walk-in basis. OraQuick Rapid HIV Testing with results in 20 minutes. Can't make it on Wednesday? Call for an appointment: (207)-871-0216 or (207) 749-6818
Wednesdays MAINETRANSET 1st Wednesday of the month. 7-8:30pm located on 640 Brighton Ave. in Portland. MaineTransNet's peer support meetings are limited to people who identify as transgender/genderqueer/gender-variant or are questioning their gender identity. Open support meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm. MaineTransNet's open support meetings are limited to allies, family members or acquaintances, accompanied by the trans person of their acquaintance. For more information contact Alex: Email
Wednesdays Native American Two Spirited 6-8 PM, at the Hammond St. Congregational Church, 28 High St., Bangor. This group is open to all of the Two Spirited community. Our mission is to provide a vibrant and healthful community for Two Spirited by offering them social opportunities, health education, and alternatives to the bar-scene. We Also do confidential free HIV testing. Native American Two Spirited will give Two Spirited individuals a community where they will be more connected, less isolated, supported, and accepted. Meets every Wednesday. So why not stop by and say hi. We have potluck dinners, movie nights, discussion, etc., the list goes on. FMI contact Rob at 990-0605 Ext. 5510 OR 1-877-775-8322 ext. 5510. Or Email
Wednesdays Trivia Night 9pm at Styxx, 3 Spring Street in Portland. Styxx hosts one of the only cash-prize trivia nights in Portland! $5 for a team of 1-3 players-- $8 for a team of 4+ players (the house matches the pot). 1st place receives 60% of the pot and 2nd place receives 40% of the pot! 21+, must have ID. Visit: http://styxxportland.com
Wednesdays Wine Revolution at Grace Monthly wine club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Grace from 6-7pm. Open group, bring friends. $10-6 wines from around the world featured. Please RSVP to melanie at (207)408-5364 or melanie_bolduc@hotmail.com
Thursdays Cloud 9 Night Every Thursday at The Front Porch, 9 Shore Road in Ogunquit. Call: (207)646-4005 or visit: http://www.thefrontporch.net
Thursdays Ladies Night 7pm-1am every Thursday at Styxx, 3 Spring Street in Portland. DJ Jackie Spinning hits all night long! Kelly & Tasia behind the bar mixing up some of Portland's best drinks! $5 Pitchers of Bud Light-- $6 Pitchers of Long Island Iced Tea! Visit: http://styxxportland.com
Thursdays thru Sunday Michael Holmes - The Judy Show
Michael Holmes has been producing and performing the Judy Show for 10 years now. He performs all over the country and it's our turn to enjoy his fun filled show. For more information visit: http://www.thefrontporch.net
Thursdays & Sundays Jason Weber on Piano you can find him at the Front Porch this summer coming all the way from sunny Palm Springs, California. Some of his Front Porch repertoire includes Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Britney, Carpenters, Billy Joel and, of course, lots and lots of Broadway.
Fridays First Friday Art Walk Join us for a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums & alternative art venues on the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm. Visit: http://www.firstfridayartwalk.com/
Fridays Outright L/A Every Friday from 6pm- 8:30pm. UU Church, corner of Spring and Pleasant Street in Auburn. Weekly drop-in for youth age 22 and under. For more information visit: www.outrightla.org or Email or call: (207)795-8956
Fridays Happy Hour/ Beer Pong Tournament 9:30pm at Styxx, 3 Spring Street in Portland. Happy Hour from 4pm-8pm with Captain Steve. Beer Pong Tournament at 7pm. DJ Rob spinning out front, DJ Kate out back! 2 bars, 2 DJ's. $3 cover after 10:30pm. Visit: http://styxxportland.com
Saturdays Portland Front Runners GLBT running/walking group, meets every Saturday at 9:05am in the middle of the Back Cove parking lot for a run/walk around the cove. Brunch afterwards at Whole Foods around 10am. Great way to keep healthy & make new friends. Contact Bruce Fithian at (207)831-7113
Sundays Demand Equality Now Protest 9-11:15pm located Immaculate Conception Church, 302 Congress St. in Portland. Group statement: "We protest at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception because it is the home church of Bishop Malone, who helped direct over $500,000.00 in church funds and donations to help REPEAL equal marriage rights in Maine. We protest to send the message that the vote may be over, but we won't "get over it". We're not going anywhere. Everyone is welcome, any orientation, any height, any weight, lol. For more information,
please see the group's facebook site at: website
Sundays GLBT AA Meeting Begins 6:30pm at Williston West Church on 32 Thomas Street in Portland. A safe & comfortable group & forum that addresses the needs & issues of GLBT recovering alcoholics. Visit: website
Sundays Trans Youth Equality Foundation Meets every first Sunday of the month in Downtown Portland. All parents are welcomed. Join us for sharing thoughts, dreams, goals and resources in a warm and safe environment. Support other parents, get the support you need, share your story. Safe space for children under 18 provided during group. Children and siblings welcome for chat and free time together. Confidentiality emphasized. This group is for all parents or closest care givers of transgender, transsexual and gender non-conforming children of all ages. For more information visit: http://www.transyouthequality.org or Email or call: (207)478-4087
Sundays KARAOKE 9pm every Sunday at MaineStreet, 131 South Maine Street in Ogunquit. All new computerized karaoke system, 1,000's of songs, great sound system. If we don't have you song, we can download it instantly! Join us on Sundays at one of Ogunquit's favorite karaoke spot!
Visit: http://www.mainestreetogunquit.com
Sundays Volleyball From 5pm to 8pm at Deering Oaks Park, Portland.
ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS
Get Out - The GO Groups Connects and supports gay, bisexual & questioning men through educational and community activities. This diverse mix of activities provides alternatives to bars and on-line hook up sites by drawing attention to the rise in HIV & STD infections, and the importance of establishing and maintaining a visible community. It's a safe and non-judgmental environment for the comfortable exploration of sexual identities. To receive additional information on location and happenings, please email Matthew Robedee at mrobedee@peabodycenter.org with the subject "ADD ME ?" - you will then be added to the Go Groups monthly email list to receive up to date information, or call 207-871-0216 for more info. Follow us on Facebook - Get Out (GO).
Tennis in ME A monthly event for GLBTA tennis players & tennis player wanna-bes. Held at the Racket & Fitness Club on upper Congress (by the airport). Please call 775-6128 if you need directions. Enjoy a couple of hours of tennis followed by social goings-on in the Club's upstairs lounge. All levels of play are welcome... including sheer beginners who want to take a whack at it (literally). We use a round-robin format so you get to play with lots of people in your general class of play. The real emphasis is on fun. We even invite you to bring a non-tennis-playing guest for the social part if you'd like. Cost is $25 for players and $5 for non-players - all included except the cash bar. FMI, email Liz Winfelf at Liz.Winfeld@rbc.com
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Committee Meeting NASW meets monthly in Portland regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues. Membership on the NASW LGBT Committee is open to social workers in Maine who are interested in LGBT issues in general and improving social work services to LGBT populations in particular. FMI: Frank Brooks at fbrooks1@maine.rr.com or contact@transyouthequality.org
Augusta All About Guys Group AAP offers free, anonymous rapid HIV testing, condoms & lube. Our Men's Health Program has a new name and now covers the areas of Augusta, Lewiston/Auburn & the Midcoast. FMI: www.allaboutguys.org or call Andrew at 207-620-1448.
PRYSM's (Proud Rainbow Youth of Southern Maine) Creating a safe & supportive community for young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning & Allied people through a collaborative effort of youth & adults that provides education, connections to resources & leadership development. A program of Community Counseling Center in Portland. FMI: www.commcc.org or prysm@commcc.org
GUY2GUY 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Located in Lewiston/Auburn. Saturday night movie on the fourth Saturday of every month. We invite you to come and join us in a friendly, open and non-judgmental environment. Check the web site for more information at: http://www.guy2guy.org
Integrity Maine A nonprofit organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender [LGBT] Episcopalians and straight friends. The group meets/socializes on a regular basis. FMI: integritymaine@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.
Gay Guyz Group (GGG) In addition to hosting the mailing list for the Gay Guyz Group, an informal gathering of Gay men in and around the Ellsworth area on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm for food and conversation, MaineGuyz.Org is also ready to set up an unlimited number of special interest mailing lists for the Gay men's community in Maine. Visit: http://maineguyz.org or email Wayne at wayne@mrlanguage.com.
NEWSLETTERS
Maine Gay Men's Weekly eNewsletter Join a mailing list of local resources, events & gay news. Email Joe at mainegaymen@gmail.com
The FAMILY AFFAIRS eNewsletter Free, twice-a-month, social activities e-newsletter for the GLBTI community on the 1st & 15th of each month. It is covers a 50-mile radius around Bangor, Aroostook & Washington counties. Email zack@familyaffairsnewsletter.org to join the mailing list.
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