Workshop Name: "Beyond Brandon Teena: Queer Asian / Americans and Violence"
Invited Facilitator: Mai Doan

The goal of this workshop is to (re)center queer Asian / American and how violence and resistance to violence occurs. Queer Asian / Americans, queers, and allies welcome.

Date: April 23, 2008
Time: 4:30PM -6:30PM
Location:
Barrows 151, UC Berkeley Campus

April 23rd – 6:30pm
LGBT Community Center – 1800 Market Street

Join activelyOUT for their second quarter networking reception at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Our topic of discussion tonight will be focused on LGBT Corporate and Community Leadership. Our mission at activelyOUT is to create community among LGBT professionals of all ages and backgrounds for professional networking, alumni connection and exceptional social experiences. This includes professional artists!

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=157596

Website: http://www.caldancechamp.com/

6th Annual April Follies

California StateSame-Sex Championship Title Event

Allegro Ballroom, Emeryville, CA

April 26, 2008
Dance Competition: 12.30 - 6.30 pm
Show & Dance Party: 8.00 pm

Do you love watching Dancing with the Stars?Don't you wish it were a bit more...us? Have you ever fantasized about FredAstaire dancing a rumba with Rock Hudson, or Ginger Rogers waltzing AudreyHepburn through Paris in the spring? Come see it happen live at the 6thannual April Follies. April Follies was started in 2003 by RichardLamberty and was the first ever same-sex ballroom competition in California andonly the second in the U.S. We are thrilled toannounce that Richard will be back with us to emcee this event! The BayArea has a proud history of same-sex dance events that are both festive andsupportive. Please come and participate -compete, dance, support the competitors, and enjoy the spectacular show anddance party that evening!

Saturday, April 26
9PM - 2AM
The Vibe (east bay)
Cost: $10 (as always)

APIQWTC is spreading the words about this great party for lesbians and trans folks of color and our allies in the East Bay! This is the fifth time NCLR has put on this party, and it is a damn good time with great music and friendly people.

This is a wonderful opportunity to network with other lesbians and trans folks of color--people come out of the woodwork who you haven't seen in a while. If folks want to put together information about APIQWTC or any of its organizations, we are welcome to distribute or display it at the event.

http://www.apiqwtc.org/

June 13, 14, 15 2008
Brava Theater, San Francisco

*** Opening Night***
Kindred Queers
FRIDAY, June 13,7:30pm
Free
From a young girl's magical waltz with the moon, to a mother-daughter tango of fear and acceptance, to the quick turns of a dyke couple on a mission to conceive, these films will shake you in a samba of spirit and determination.

*** PANEL & RETROSPECTIVE SCREENING***
Pratibha Parmar
SATURDAY, June 14, 2:00pm
$10-$20 sliding scale
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning filmmaker Pratibha Parmar has deeply influenced mixed-genre filmmaking since the 80's and continues to bring fresh representations of queer women of color to the screen. Our Retrospective Screening highlights three influential films: Khush, an exploration of queer South Asians in diaspora; Bhangra Jig, a celebration of culture and desire; and Wavelengths, a quest for love and intimacy in cyberspace. Our Panel Discussion "Representations of Queer API Women in the Media" will address the challenges and achievements of queer Asian Pacific Islander women filmmakers. Running Time: 90 minutes

*** Featured Screening ***
From Queer API Women With Love
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Followed by Q&A Panel with Filmmakers
FREE
This Featured Screening by queer Asian Pacific Islander women showcases powerhouse combinations, from a tricky tap dance with immigration agents, to lyrical interpretations of grief, to the dynamic strut of a queer secret agent, these films are a vibrant groove of heritage, humor and insight.

http://www.qwocmap.org/
http://www.myspace.com/qwocff