Events Coming For Men & Women:
Pompeii Had Pride 2000 Yeas Ago!
Sexuality and identity in Pompeii was much more expansive than you may have thought. The Legion of Honor in San Francisco is currently hosting a big exhibit about Pompeii. In a recent blog post, sexologist Dr. Carol Queen shares about the complex history of sexual identity and expression in the Roman city and how it relates to our home city of San Francisco. Read more here: https://legionofhonor.famsf.org/Pompeii_Sexologist_Reflection?fbclid=IwAR3QcaKgGNOUL0AQOPHEVDtsu4VrJMuav1asHdoPjw6gCeVhQql_ErxwJOY
In 1973 All Homosexuals Were “CURED!”
The movie “CURED” highlights a little-known story from the past, its lessons are profoundly relevant today. Watching this preview will give you a very good sense of what happened in 1973: https://www.cureddocumentary.com/
I was in high school in 1973, and not yet out as a gay man. I am so happy to learn about this now and I honor all the Heros who taook part and made this happen! This is momentous! Please watch this Movie’s Trailer.
WE MUST REMEMBER
CURED highlights a pivotal but little-known moment in LGBTQ history when activists rose up to challenge a formidable institution — and won! Described as “fascinating” (Hollywood Reporter), “riveting” (The Queer Review) and “one of the best documentaries of this or any year” (British Film Institute) — and the winner of Audience Favorite awards at Frameline, the world’s oldest and largest LGBTQ film festival — CURED takes viewers inside the David-versus-Goliath battle that led the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses in 1973. The film spotlights a diverse group of activists who achieved this epic victory in the movement for LGBTQ equality. Watch the trailer for CURED.
Also, Don’t Miss This:
A Visual Tour of San Francisco Art Institute’s Queer History ~ Sebastopol Area Senior Center Virtual Art History Studies
Artistic, Colorful and Unconventional:
Queer History digs into the nearly 150 years’ worth of history accumulated in San Francisco Art Institute’s archives. SFAI Archivist and Librarian Jeff Gunderson and SFPL Librarian, Jim Van Buskirk examine the role LGBTQ+ artists, teachers, and students have played throughout San Francisco Art Institute’s 150 years of history. Thursday, June 24, 1 p.m. – 2:30 Register here: https://www.sebastopolseniorcenter.org/virtualdaytrips
$15.00 non members, $10.00 members, scholarships available. All ages welcome.
LOVE CHOIR:
My friend Lilith tells me the Love Choir is open to all and is very LGBTQ friendly. Led by Jim Corbett, The Love Choir meets Wednesday’s 4PM in the Peace Garden, behind the Sebastopol Community Center Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, in Sebastopol.
“The requirements for admission to the Love Choir are to show up, open your heart, and SING! www. http://love-choir.org/
PRIDE EVENTS:
There are many Pride events this month, June, in Santa Rosa. To be in-the-know about everything our Sonoma County Pride committee is planning this month, AND year-round, Go here, scroll down to "Stay Updated" and subscribe to get regular updates on excited events and activities.
https://www.sonomacountypride.org/contact-us/
Our Big Pride event is at the Fair Grounds this year, Saturday, June 26, 2021, 3 pm – 8 pm.
“Rainbow City Pride Celebration Concert” featuring a diverse lineup of live entertainment, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds." (I plan on going, need tickets) https://www.sonomacountypride.org/rainbow-city/
ALSO, Sonoma County Pride Just Announced:
Sonoma County Pride's Rainbow City with Todrick Hall!
Check out Todrick Hall, he released new video, "Rainin Fellas"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ny33H8BQTU
Join us on June 26 for Sonoma County Pride's Rainbow City with Todrick Hall!! Special Guest Bright Lights and Derrick Barry from RuPaul's Drag Race.
Additional performances by CHEER San Francisco, DJ Lady Char hosted by Star D. Love
For tickets visit https://tickets.lutherburbankcenter.org/0/4481
Events For The Women:
RUBY'S IN TOWN BAND, Sunday. July 4th, 1-5pm. Oakland (outdoors) $ 20 - 30 sliding scale
All totally vaccinated friends are invited to shake off the dust and greet the world again! Outdoor venue at a private residence. Limited space
East Bay location provided upon RSVP janetrac@berkeley.edu
1:00 pm DJ Judy Graboyes, 2:00 pm RUBY'S IN TOWN
Required: Proof of total vaccination (2 weeks past final shot), or wear a mask
Divas & Drinks Pride Celebration
Thursday, June 24, 6-10pm @ The Academy, 2166 Market Street, SF
https://www.academy-sf.com/event-details/divas-drinks-the-academy-pride-edition
Where are the women in the Castro? Come to Divas & Drinks, an event for women, with San Francisco Bay Times and The Academy. Join DJ Rockaway, beverage expert Heather Freyer, Kelly Gilliam of MECCA 2.0, Anna Chase of Olivia Travel, Dykes with Drills, “Betty’s List” and legendary entertainer Donna Sachet for a Pride celebration. Door prizes. More details to come. Questions: 415-601-2113 or calendar@sfbaytimes.com
Also, meetup has several ways to connect with other Lesbians:
https://www.meetup.com/topics/Lesbian/us/ca/sonoma/
Events For The Guys:
If you want to attend the Billy Gathering (I am going). You can attend all or part of June 29 - July 5, go here: https://thebillys.org/event/summer-gathering/
Who are the Billys? “The Billys is a heart-centered community woven together by shared values and by our shared experience as gay, bi, and queer men. We strive to be present and mindful with ourselves and each other as we gather four times a year in extraordinary rural venues in Northern California, and now in collaboratively created, rich online venues. Each gathering is a work of art, carefully crafted by Billys to take us to places of joy and playfulness, intimacy and openness, creativity and self-expression. We embrace everyone with deep welcome and radical acceptance.”
Also Lazy Bear is happening this year in Guerneville. I go every year. (I plan on going, need tickets or can sign up to volunteer, which I have done, it is a great way to meet folks) https://www.lazybearweek.org/
The Billys also host local potlucks (soon to be restarting) for gay & bi men, and gay & bi transmen, (transmen are men). To be notified of these, sign up here https://thebillys.org/mailing/
Another monthly potluck group for gay men in Sonoma County are the Golden Guys. To receive their potluck emails, send an email to dgyule@comcast.net
We Need Your Volunteerism, Please
We are looking for a volunteer to help update our LGBTQ resource page. Is that you? Do you enjoy providing good information to the LGBTQ community? Please call or email me.
We also are looking for volunteer drivers who enjoy driving seniors to their doctors appointments, call or email me.
We are also looking for office help for organizing files in the transportation office, call or email me.
Hugs, and Good Cheer to All!
Sincerely,
Scotty King
Manager of Special Services
Volunteer Driver Program ∙ LGTBQI Liaison ∙ Meal Delivery ∙ Phone Buddy
Contact: 707-827-8429 | 707-829-2440 | scotty@sebastopolseniorcenter.org
"Remember when Giving a Ride was the Neighborly Thing to Do? It Still Is!"
