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Recurring events that are not listed in the weekly eBulletin are included below.
RECURRING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
For any questions about events, please contact the event organizer directly.
ON THE RADIO
Each Wednesday – 7pm WORT, 89.9 FM Tune in to locally produced LGBT show “Queery.” – Queery features local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender news & information that affecting Madison’s LGBT community in a news magazine format. The first show of every month is music
Each Sunday – 11am WORT-FM, 89.9 FM “Her Turn” – News and information by and about women in a magazine format. Includes shorter news stories and in-depth features produced by the Her Turn Women’s Collective. The last show of each month is a call-in program.
NOTE: Feminist news program “Her Turn” is looking for volunteers to join the collective and help produce weekly, 30 minute broadcasts covering local and global issues, by and about womyn-identified individuals. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and Her Turn is always looking for new members. No previous radio experience required! Click here for more information.
Each Sunday – 11:30am WORT-FM, 89.9 FM “Her Infinite Variety” – Featuring Women Artists, Musicians, singers and song writers.
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League of Women Voters of Dane County
1st Wednesday of every month, 6:00pm Social Hour, Program at 7:00pm, The Capitol Lakes Grand Hall, 333 West Main St., Madison
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Madison Area Transgender Association meeting
MATA and its Facebook group are only open to transgender, gender expansive, and questioning individuals ages 18 and over. Members of police, immigration authorities, or their supporters are not allowed at MATA group meetings or in the Facebook group. There is a private Facebook group where meeting reminders and zoom links are posted: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361652807337987.
MEETING INFO: The first and third Saturdays of each month from 3:00-5:00pm and the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 7:00-9:00pm. Meetings are currently hybrid, with the option to join in-person or via Zoom.
CONTACT INFO: Email: AJ at ajh@lgbtoutreach.org or Jilip at jillmnagler@gmail.com
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B.O.P.P.+ (In-person)
Are you non-monosexual, fluid, or questing? Bisexual Omni Pan and Polysexuals plus (B.O.P.P.+) is a social group that provides a safe place to interact and enjoy activities with other non-monosexuals! B.O.P.P.+ (previous Bi-versity) meets once a month to enjoy various social events/activities. Email us with questions or more information.
MEETING INFO: The group meets the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
CONTACT INFO: Email Shannon at bopp.plus.madison@gmail.com
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LGBTQ 50+ Alliance
The LGBTQ 50+ Alliance supports and enriches the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people 50 years and older, with the goal of successfully aging. In this effort, we provide a broad array of social, educational, and support services to the LGBT Community 50+ and over, all of which are free or low-cost. Find out more at www.lgbtq50plusalliance.org.
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LGBTQ 50+ Alliance Spirituality Discussion Group (In-person)
A group for people interested in learning about and discussing diverse spiritual and religious
traditions.
MEETING INFO: The first and third Thursdays of the month from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center.
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LGBTQ 50+ Alliance Gay, Gray and Beyond Group (In-person)
MEETING INFO: The second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2:00-4:00pm at the Madison
Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703.
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LGBTQ 50+ Alliance Coffee Meet Up Group (In-person)
MEETING INFO: Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30am – 11:45am At Warner Park Community Center,
1625 Northport Dr. Madison, WI 53704. Email Karen at karenlkane13@gmail.com for
more times and places each month or go to the 50+ website: www.lgbtq50plusalliance.org.
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LGBTQ 50+ Alliance Mindfulness Movement (In-person)
MEETING INFO: This social group meets at various coffee shops and non-profit organizations
around the City of Madison several times a month. Email Karen at karenlkane13@gmail.com for
more times and places each month or go to the 50+ website: www.lgbtq50plusalliance.org.
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Madison Acespace (Zoom)
Do you identify as asexual, gray-ace, demi, aromantic, or on the asexual spectrum? Come to Madison Acespace! We are dedicated providing support and safe space to all aces in an inclusive and caring environment. Each meet up provides an opportunity for open discussion for members to share their thoughts and experiences. All are free to contribute as much or as little as they wish. Additional events occur each month, including social opportunities, board games, movie nights, and book club. Contact us for more information.
MEETING INFO: Third Saturday of the month from Noon-2pm via Zoom
CONTACT INFO: Email Tina at madison.acespace@gmail.com
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Our Faith/Queer Faith (formerly L.O.V.E.) (Hybrid)
Join us for our drop-in spiritual space welcoming to all across the spiritual spectrum. We will discuss the joy of Queering of faith/philosophy or other topics as they come forward. Vica-Etta, the convener of this space, is a woman, Queer, transgender who believes deeply that the most important truths of any faith or Philosophy is that we are already wonderful and loved.
MEETING INFO: Join any time between 7:00 – 8:30pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
CONTACT INFO: Connect with Vica-Etta on social media or email AJ at ajh@lgbtoutreach.org
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Q Cinema (In-person)
Q Cinema is a social film group created by OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center. Group members gather and watch LGBTQ+ films and mini-series, with snacks provided!
MEETING INFO: The second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:45pm.
CONTACT INFO: Email brianp@lgbtoutreach.org
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Reading Anti-Racism: An OutReach Book Club (Zoom)
Books will be chosen based on an anti-racism theme, from various authors and intersectional topics! This book club is geared towards those who have a working knowledge of racism in the United States. We hope to have deeper discussions on how to be anti-racist, as well as how to identify and disrupt how racism shows up in our daily lives. We will not be spending time on educating folx on the basic history of racism.
MEETING INFO: The fourth Saturday of the month at 1:00pm via Zoom.
CONTACT INFO: Email readingantiracism@gmail.com
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Madison NOW
2nd Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm, WNPJS Movement Hub, 30 W Mifflin #702
6-8pm, Madison/Wisconsin NOW Offices, 30 W. Mifflin, 7th floor
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Madison PFLAG Meeting
3rd Sunday of every month from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Court
The first half of the meeting is educational in nature with a speaker and/or short films to facilitate further discussion. The second half is open support group sharing. Sharing is not required but those who choose to speak may do so with the knowledge that anything said will remain completely confidential. For our mutual benefit, we welcome and encourage gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to attend our meetings.
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AAUW, Monona-Madison Branch
4th Tuesday of every month
7:00pm, Monona Community Center, 1101 Nichols Rd
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LGBT Books to Prisoners Project
Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm and every other Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm
Social Justice Center Incubator, 1202 Williamson St, near the Willie St. Co-op