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Pride Week 2007
Hi everyone!
There's so much going on for Pride Week in Halifax this year that we thought a special mini-newsletter was in order. You can check out even more events at the Halifax Pride web site: http://halifaxpride.com/
Pride Sale!
Our most exciting day of the year! Join the throngs at Venus Envy between 10am and 6pm and get 20% off all toys (leather toys excluded) and pride gear! Also, check out our tables on the commons for more great pride deals.
Saturday July 21st
Events at Venus Envy
Toys for Gay Boys
Toys for Gay Boys offers a look at the wonderful world of sex toys geared specifically towards boys who do boys! We'll talk about anal toys, masturbators, cock toys, lube, and some sensation toys. Discussion will include a refresher on boy bits and safer toy sex. Arrive early to get a seat!
1.5 hours
Jul 16, 2007 @ 6:30pm
for men
Free!
Sex Toys 101 for Queer Girls
We've modified our very popular Sex Toys 101 workshop to make this class specific to women-lovin' women. We've taken out the boy toys and added info about harnesses, double dils, and safer lesbian sex. Open to all women who have sex (or want to have sex) with other women, regardless of your identity. Arrive early to get a seat!
1.5 hours
Jul 17, 2007 @ 6:30pm
for women
Free!
Book Launch
The Skin Beneath by Nairne Holtz, plus new writing by Jane Kansas
Nairne Holtz is a writer and erstwhile librarian who lives in Montreal with her lover and miniature dogs. She grew up in Nova Scotia, the daughter of American hippies who went "back to the land". The Skin Beneath, published by Insomniac Press, is her first novel. She is also the co-editor of No Margins: Writing Canadian Fiction in Lesbian (QPress, 2006) which has been shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award.
Jane Kansas comes to Nova Scotia in May of 1986. She thinks she's going to stay for the summer, but the Roach Motel Effect sets in and now she's been here longer than two decades. In the early years she's a big-ass gay activist, but like many she burns bright and burns out. Then she is a rogue journalist specializing in small anthropologies. Now she lives with two cats and doesn't do too much of anything. "Ten Ways My Dad Was Weird" is a new piece of work and thus gets its first public airing.
July 18th @7pm
Free!
Store-sponsored Events
Capital Health prideHealth Education Sessions
Capital Health is offering two prideHealth educations sessions during Pride Week 2007:
What You Need to Know: Health Promotion and Screening Information for Women and the people who love them
July 19th
7:30—8:15pm
Free.
Why Do People Use?
A session about addictions: why people use, the relationship between homo/trans-phobia and addiction, and some of the current addiction trends in the gay community.
July 19th
8:30—9:30pm
Free.
These sessions will be safe, focused on the GLBTI community, and provide the most up-to-date information available. For more information contact Jeanne Rokosh, GLBTI Health program coordinator at 240-7065 or rokoshj@cdha.nshealth.ca.
Pussy Playhouse! SheDog's Bathhouse for women and trans folk
It's a party. It's an experiment. It's a crazy little idea about loving our bodies, and maybe loving other people's bodies too. It's a space for us to get together that is respectful, where we can make our own rules and stretch our imaginations. Sensuality and sexuality are welcomed and celebrated. Come to indulge and enjoy, in any way that feels good to you. Brought to you by SheDogs (http://www.shedogs.ca), and co-sponsored by Venus Envy and SeaDog's Spa.
Wednesday, July 18th
Sea Dog's Sauna & Spa, 2199 Gottingen Street
8pm—2am
Tickets available at Venus Envy
$15 advance, $20 at the door
Reading OUT Loud
For the sixth year, Venus Envy and the Halifax Regional Library present Reading OUT Loud, a celebration of GLBT lit. Join host Jane Kansas and other Hali-famous queer folks as they share their favourite stories. Readers this year include Mike Davies-Cole, Candy Palmater, JT Davis and Nairne Holtz.
Thursday, July 19th, 7pm
Spring Garden Branch Library—lower level.
This is a free event.
WetSpot!
Get your freak on three floors with a rooftop patio!
Featuring DJ Dover and special guest Simon Thibault.
Saturday, July 21st
The Argyle, 1575 Argyle Street
Advance tickets available at Venus Envy: $12 ($15 at the door)
ADVANCE TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON PRIDE DAY
It's the wet spot you WANT to be in...
The University of Ottawa's Couple Research Lab is looking for participants for their online study on same-sex couple relationships! This study aims to better understand personal and relationship factors that contribute to well being and distress in same-sex couples.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years old or more, have a good knowledge of English and be in a same-sex couple relationship for at least 12 months. In order to thank you for your participation, you will be entered in a draw for gift certificates to a music store.
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