Center Events Calendar

Two-Spirit Society
The Center
1050 Broadway

Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 07:00 PM

Lesbian Literature Book Club
The Center
1050 Broadway

Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Front Range Bears Book Club
The Center
1050 Broadway

Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

White Rose Scholarship Foundation
The Center
1050 Broadway

Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Nectar
the b.side lounge
2017 13th street
A place for queers to congregate in Boulder! The biggest and best queer event in this socially progressive town. Body rocking beats with DJ Tori Simone..you don't want to miss this!
Starts: 09:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

SoulForce
The Center
1050 Broadway

Starts: 01:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 PM

Elder's Gayme Night
The Center
1050 Broadway
Join us for a night to socialize and play some classic board and card games. Light refreshments will be available, but feel free to bring your favorite snacks to munch and share while you play!
Starts: 05:00 PM
Ends: 07:00 PM

GLAAD Media Training
The Center
1050 Broadway
National GLAAD presenting training at The Center on March 25 at The Center regarding media surrounding the murder of Angie Zapata. The GLBT is encouraged to attend this free seminar scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at The Center at 1050 Broadway, Denver. CO 80203. Angie Zapata was a transgender Latina living in Greeley when she was savagely beaten to death on July 17, 2008. Allen Ray Andrade, 31, a sex partner told authorities he killed her after discovering that she was transgender. His trial is scheduled for April 14 at the Weld County Courthouse. It will be the first time that Colorado's hate crime law will be used against a defendant in a homicide trial.
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Colorado Gold Rush
Renaissance Hotel
3801 Quebec Street
11th annual conference on transgender issues, for more information visit www.gicofcolo.org
Starts: 12:00 AM
Ends: 12:00 AM

Eating Disorders Anonymous
The Center
1050 Broadway

Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Springtime Sunday Brunch

Contact the Center after Registering for Location details
A fun and sort of fancy event at the home of Center supporter Stan Griffith. Mimosas and some conversation about The Center and our community will be featured. This is a casual event for anyone who's interested in meeting Center supporters and learning about what The Center brings to the community - or just enjoying a fabulous champagne brunch. No fluff necessary- just bring yourself and your support. Participation in this event is limited. Please RSVP through your Something For Everyone registration form, or visit www.glbtcolorado.org
Starts: 11:00 AM
Ends: 01:00 PM

Perk and Play for GLBT Families

2373 Central Park Blvd. (Stapleton)
$5 Donation to The Center. Meet up with other GLBT parents for a coffee and kid break! Tired of wondering what your kids are doing while you order your mocha? Perk and Play is a relaxing environment for you and a stimulationg place to let your kids roam free. Walking into Perk and Play, your children will become so engaged with intersting activities you might find yourself a little lost without someone clinging to your leg. The environment at P and P welcomes children and provides a great neighborhood gathering place. This is a non-ticketed event, but we encourage you to RSVP through your Something for Everyone registratoin form, or visit www.glbtcolorado.org
Starts: 02:00 PM
Ends: 04:00 PM

Coronation 36
Four Points Sheraton
Denver SE
Please join us for Coronation XXXVI as we make tribute to Emperor 35 Johnny Romero and Empress 35 Jackie Summers with "A Return to Camelot - The Johnny and Jackie Years - An Evening at the White House." For more information visit www.denvercourt.org
Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 09:30 PM

HipChicksOut on the Roof Top @ Spill
Spill Lounge Roof Top
1410 market Street
HipChicksOut on the Roof Top. Spring is here, come and enjoy the Roof Top. Special Frozen Spring Chicks Drinks for $5 and $2 domestic beers. This event sponsored by Sweet Lesbian Vacations. Now offering special book 2 and add 2 guests for free in select cabins if you book by May 15.
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 10:00 PM

Running Group
Washington Park - Boat House
Downing Street
Location for meeting: Washington Park outside boathouse next to north lake. Based on the size of the group, this group might split up into more than one group and can run both the outer and inner loop. All fitness levels welcome for this opportunity to get to know others and enjoy Denver’s beautiful warm weather! Dogs, on leashes of course, are welcome to attend and participate! For more information please contact Christi Stafford @ cstafford@glbtcolorado.org or (303)733-7743x120
Weekly Thursday
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 07:00 PM

PrideFest Around the World
El Potrero
320 S. Birch St
Friday, June 12 PrideFest Around the World El Potrero tequila tasting, international drag show, DJs and dancing 320 S. Birch St., Denver 7pm - 12am www.myspace.com/djtatiana
Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 12:00 AM

Pride on the Patio
Panzano
909 17th St. and Champa
Saturday, June 13 Pride on the Patio Panzano small bites, special pride drinks and more 909 17th St. @ Champa, Denver www.cafevivid.com
Starts: 03:00 PM
Ends: 06:00 PM

Kings and Queens - Taste the Rainbow
Sutra
1109 Lincoln St.
PrideFest party to kick off your weekend. Rainbow dress contest, drink specials, guest DJ and more. The patio lounge opens at 5pm. Go to Facebook and Myspace profiles for more information; look up KingsNQueensDenver, or email KingsNQueensDenver@gmail.com
Starts: 05:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

GirlJam For Pride
Owsley's Golden Road
2151 Lawrence St
Thursday, June 25th GirlJam for Pride Owsley’s Golden Road 2151 Lawrence St., Denver Featuring the Melanie Susuras band and many more www.cafevivid.com
Starts: 04:00 PM
Ends: 11:30 PM

Children's Museum of Denver
Children's Museum
2121 Children's Museum Drive
The evening will include plenty of parenting resources and networking for the LGBT community, as well as fun activities for the whole family!
Starts: 05:00 PM
Ends: 07:00 PM

PRE BAD MARTINI PARTY
tHERe bar & lounge
1626 E Colfax Avenue
Before going to Tracks for the Bad Party come try a fabulous REFRESH martini made with house infused watermelon vodka and fresh watermelon & mint puree $4
Starts: 05:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Miss Dee's Country Pride
HER bar
629 E Colfax Avenue
If you like two stepping and country music HER bar is the place to be with Dj Julie of formally Miss C's spinning your favorite country hits.Get your dancing shoes on and come on by! $5 cover charge
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

Erotic Images
Studio D2
802 Santa Fe Dr.
An exhibition of erotic photography by Don Campbell. June 26 6 to 9 pm and June 27 5 to 9 pm
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 09:00 PM

BAD PrideFest Women's Party
Tracks Nightclub
3500 Walnut St.
Join 2,000 of your closest friends at the Babes Around Denver PrideFest women's party. Drink specials, entertainment and more. For more information, visit www.babesaroundenver.com
Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

Rainbow Bubbles
The Jet Hotel & Nightclub
1612 Wazee st
Come party after the festival VIP style only at The Jet Hotel! All in rainbow attire or accents get complimentary champagne till 12am and bottle specials all night long!
Starts: 08:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

Volleypalooza
Congress Park
8th Avenue & Josephine Street
Colorado Gay Volleyball Ass'n (CGVA) present its annual volleyball tournament. All skill levels welcome! See www.cgva.org for all details.
Starts: 08:00 AM
Ends: 05:00 PM

Denver PrideFest
Civic Center Park
Colfax and Broadway
Denver’s PrideFest is a celebration of community, heritage, family and culture that sees more than 250,000 people from Colorado and surrounding areas come out to enjoy a parade, rally, music, entertainment, food and much more.
Starts: 11:00 AM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Denver Dyke March
Charlies
Emerson and Colfax
Join us for the innaugural Denver Dyke March on June 27th, 2009. We will start with a rally at Charlies and then march down Colfax to Civic Center park for a night of women-focused entertainment on two stages. Dyke Marches are held in over 16 cities around the world every year. Join us to make history in Denver in 2009!
Starts: 03:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

DYKE BALL 2009
HER bar
629 E Colfax Avenue
Benefiting the ATL foundation & co-sponsored by Denver Dykes on Bykes 'Wear your chaps, or wear a gown, either way, it's the best party in town.' $10 cover charge
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

tHERe 4th Annual White Party
tHERe bar & lounge
1526 E Colfax Ave
tHERe's 4th annual White Party celebrating Pride with live performances by Gata Negra and I am a boy, Miller Lite girls ,give-a-aways and drink specials all night. $5 cover charge
Starts: 09:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

Block Party
tHERe bar & lounge
1526 E Colfax Ave
The party starts HERe at tHERe! The second annual BLOCK PARTY with Dj Dr. Rob Proctor prescribing the hottest dance hits; Miller Chill girls, house infused bloody mary's and mimosas; bring your t-shirt or tank top to be silk screened by Denver Design Lab.
Starts: 06:00 AM
Ends: 03:00 PM

Denver PrideFest Parade

Colfax Ave - Cheesman Park to Civic Center Park
Join us for the 34th annual Denver PrideFest Parade! The parade begins in Cheesman Park and proceeds down Colfax Avenue to Civic Center. Applications are available at www.denverpridefest.org
Starts: 09:00 AM
Ends: 11:00 AM

Denver PrideFest
Civic Center Park
Colfax and Broadway
Denver’s PrideFest is a celebration of community, heritage, family and culture that sees more than 250,000 people from Colorado and surrounding areas come out to enjoy a parade, rally, music, entertainment, food and much more.
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: 06:00 PM

CLIMAX
Club Vinyl
1082 Broadway
Sunday, June 28 CLIMAX Club Vinyl 18 + featuring DJs, drink specials and the best views in Denver www.myspace.com/climaxsundays
Starts: 04:00 PM
Ends: 02:00 AM

Pool Party with a Purpose

Home of Marc Champion and Patrick Powell
$10 donation to The Center at the door. Enjoy the Denver summer at the gorgeous and secluded home of Marc Champion and Patrick Powell. Relax poolside with complimentary beverages, and enjoy great BBQ after your swim. Grab your trunks and meet new friends! This is a non-ticketed event, but we encourage you to RSVP through the Something for Everyone registratoin form, or visit www.glbtcolorado.org. Event addresss information will be provided upon registration.
Starts: 03:00 PM
Ends: 06:00 PM

ELEMENT-Open House
ELEMENT Studio
950 Logan Street
Denver's NEW Gay Men's Wellness Initiative. Your definitive source for all things GAY DENVER. Please RSVP 720-382-5900 www.thedenverelement.com
Starts: 04:30 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Wet Jockey Shorts Contest
Charlie's
900 W. Colfax
This annual event benefits The White Rose Scholarship Fund. There will be an auction basket and a 50/50 Raffle. I would like to Thank Emperor XV Vince Kline for his 20 years of doing this event and raising thousands of dollars for deserving scholars. This year is my first year to host this event. So come down and help me make it a successful one! If you know some one that would like to participate, contact jrtime35@aol.com
Starts: 04:00 PM
Ends: 07:00 PM

Designated Beneficiary Workshop
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 West 32nd Ave
Designated Beneficiary Agreements provide a new tool for estate planning, giving Coloradans access to a low-cost and convenient method for making plans for end-of-life decisions, inheritance, and other protections related to health care and medical emergencies. They provide the opportunity for two unmarried adults to designate one another as the person entitled to certain financial protections and decision-making powers in major life events. This workshop will explain the details; provide attendees with the forms and information on where to file the forms depending on where they live. A notary will be available, you must have photo ID to have your form notarized. Childcare will be available, if possible please bring a donation to cover costs.
Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 09:00 PM

Halloween Cookie Decorating
The Center
1050 Broadway
Halloween Cookie Decorating Party and Movie at The Center Saturday, October 24th 10am - 12pm $5 Donation to The Center 1050 Broadway Come celebrate Halloween with The Center! Bring kids, families and costumes for a morning of cookie decorating and movie watching. $5 suggested donation covers cookie decorating. Costume optional.
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: 11:30 PM

Introductory GLBT Tango Workshop
Gabriela Carone's studio, 2nd and Kalamath
209 Kalamath, #16
This is an introductory tango class for the GLBT community ... please RSVP to the organizer, Sarah, email above. Also see www.gabrielatango.com.
Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 08:30 PM

Awful Things in Denver!
Tivoli Turnhall Ballroom
Auraria Campus
One night only! Denver Public Library’s Fresh City Life and The GLBT Community Center of Colorado present a legendary film, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? hosted by the nation’s premier Bette Davis impersonator, Matthew Martin. Check out The Center's Awful Things page and purchase your tickets today!
Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 10:00 PM

Scary Halloween Party!
Rainbow Alley
1050 Broadway
People are dying to get into this event. Don't miss it! Rainbow Alley is a space for youth 12 - 21.
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 09:00 PM

Homo Culture Collective
ELEMENT Studio
950 Logan Street, Garden Level
Homo Culture Collective - GAY EROTICA at the ELEMENT Studio Friday, November 13th Please join us this Friday, as we explore the many realms of gay erotica, including images, pictorial, video and music! Come as early as 6:30 to meet some of the guys. This is the beginning of our erotica series where we invite you to journey with us to explore homoeroticism across a variety of media. Here we will only penetrate the surface but expect the conversation to guide how we go deeper at future gatherings.
Starts: 06:30 PM
Ends: 09:00 PM

Clothing and Toy Swap
The Center
1050 Broadway
Do your kids' toys need a new life? Have they grown so quickly out of their clothing that you don't know what to do with them? Bring your kids! Bring your toys! Bring your clothes! We're having a pre-winter holiday toy and clothing swap for your little ones. Bring all gently used clothing and toys for ages 2-12 to The Center at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 for the swap. Please RSVP to Jessie Genther at jgenther@glbtcolorado.org or 303.733.7743 ex 102.
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: 12:00 PM

Center Open House and Capital Campaign Kickoff
The Center
1050 Broadway
Join us for our capital campaign kickoff announcement and annual open house on Sunday, Nov. 15, at The Center, 1050 Broadway, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to our annual open house and volunteer appreciation party, this year we will also be announcing the public phase of our Something for Everyone capital campaign. Center’s new home will be a hub of LGBT activity in the Rocky Mountain Region. Come to The Center on Nov. 15 to hear more about our new home, review renderings of the space and learn more about our plans for the coming years. The event is free and open to the public, and we encourage all Center supporters, past, present and future, to join us for this exciting announcement. Be a part of Center history! For more information please contact Communications and Marketing Manager Heather Draper at hdraper@glbtcolorado.org.
Starts: 11:00 AM
Ends: 01:00 PM

Living Legends Luncheon
ELEMENT Studio
950 Logan Street, Garden Level
2. Living Legends Luncheon Living Legends Luncheon Wednesday, November 18th 12:15-1PM @ the ELEMENT Studio Long time Denver resident Pat Gourley speaks about his activism and role in the gay community from past to present. We provide lunch. You bring yourself. Listen, ask, build, experience…. limitless possibilities. Contact Corey at corey@thedenverelement.com if you want to participate. We want to make sure there’s enough food for you.
Starts: 12:00 PM
Ends: 01:00 PM

Sip and Shop for The Center
HW Home Cherry Creek North
199 Clayton Lane
For only $10, you'll sample more than 20 complimentary fine wines from Vino 100, grab a chance at fabulous door prizes, enjoy tasty bites from Sava catering, and know that 10% of all your purchases from HW Home that night will go back to The Center. Team up with Babes Around Denver, Hip Chicks Out, Vino 100 and HW Home to make your holidays hip and your purchases meaningful. Door prizes from Panzano, the Magnolia Hotel, PrideFest and all our sponsors. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged but not required. Check out the Center's Sip and Shop page to simplify your life, skip the lines for holiday wines, and get your tickets today! You're guaranteed to walk away with something you want.... For more information contact Amy Drayer at The Center.
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 08:00 PM

Mile High Freedom Band presents Flights of Fancy
St. Dominc Parish Church
2915 Federal Boulevard
The Mile High Freedom Band proudly announces the first concert of its 26th season, Flights of Fancy. The band will be performing a diverse collection of music reflecting the joy, exhilaration and wonder of flight. Music will range from familiar Hollywood themes to Richard Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries. Admission is free and the concert will be followed by refreshments and a silent auction.
Starts: 07:00 PM
Ends: 10:00 PM

Bowl and Chain: HRC Wedding-Themed Bowling Event
Elitch Lanes
3825 Tennyson St, 80212 303-477-1633
Get out your wedding dress, tux, bridesmaid dress and or nagging mother in-law outfit and join us for "Bowl and Chain," an HRC fundraising wedding themed bowling event held at Elitch Lanes on Tennyson in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 22. Tickets are $30 before Nov. 1 and $35 starting on Nov. 1. That includes HRC membership or renewal, unlimited bowling, shoe rental, wedding cake and a chance to win great prizes. $150 secures a lane for a wedding party of 5 people, $180 for a wedding party of 6, and $210 for a wedding party of 7-8. We will have a special guest -- Jared Polis! RSVP and purchase tickets at www.hrc.org/coloradobowling
Starts: 02:00 PM
Ends: 06:00 PM

Holy Sh*t it's Christmas! #4
Hamburger Mary's
17th and Washington
HOLY SH*T, IT’S CHRISTMAS! Doors open at 8 p.m. | Show at 9 p.m. CLUB M @ Hamburger Mary’s A Benefit for THE CENTER. Starring the Ladies of the Lake: Tiara Starr, Autumn Meadowbrook, Virginia Slim, Sharron MyBeaverhausen, Cierra Mist, Helen Heels, Delta Badhand, Tekela Mockingbird, & more. For more information, e-mail daymn@comcast.net.
Starts: 08:00 PM
Ends: 10:00 PM

Dazzle Jazz Brunch
Dazzle Jazz
930 Lincoln St.
Nothing goes together better than cold mornings and hot jazz. Add mimosas and you've got the perfect recipe for a fabulous brunch! Join The Center for an extensive gourmet brunch at Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. A $40 donation to The Center includes great food, wonderful jazz and scintillating conversation -- a perfect start to the holiday season!
Starts: 11:00 AM
Ends: 01:00 PM

Gays on Ice
Big Bear Ice Arena
8580 E Lowry Blvd, Denver
Let’s make the most of the cold weather this winter. ELEMENT is heading down to the rink. We’ve got the whole space reserved for gay fun and we want you to be there. All you need bring is warm clothes, $3 to rent your skates, and yourself…(and padded pants if you tend to fall like some of the Crew). See you there. Feel free to join us after for tea, hot chocolate and warmth at a local restaurant.
Starts: 06:30 PM
Ends: 08:30 PM

Howard Dental Center Bingo Ball
Mile High Station
2027 West Lower Colfax Avenue
The Bingo Ball is not your grandmother’s bingo! With priceless auction items, fabulous bingo prizes and celebrity bingo callers, this will be an entertaining event not to be missed! Emceed by 7News Mike Nelson, Bingo Ball features silent and live auctions, scrumptious buffet dinner, and of course, bingo, hosted by none other than Nuclia Waste. The Bingo Ball raises funds for the dental programs at Howard Dental Center. Howard Dental Center is the premier oral health facility for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. Serving the metropolitan Denver area, Howard Dental Center has pioneered methods designed to deliver comprehensive oral health care to a population often times faced with discrimination, poverty and lack of access to care.
Starts: 06:00 PM
Ends: 10:30 PM