The Mermaid Parade

Coney Island, Brooklyn

http://www.coneyislandusa.com/mermaid_2006_info.shtml

The Mermaid Parade is one the first great events of the summer– come out and enjoy the costumes, the music, and the wackiness in all its kitschy glory.  Join in and celebrate the official opening of the beach for the summer!

NOTE: WE WON.

2nd Annual Trans Day of Action

Friday, June 23
2nd Annual Trans Day of Action
When: march at 2:30, rally at 6 pm
Where: Chelsea Park to Bryant Park
infotdoa@alp.org

From the organizers:
Join Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People and our allies on June 23rd to rally and march in solidarity against police brutality; to oppose the racist and xenophobic immigration policies of the Bush Administration; to show our outrage at the lack of access to living wage employment, adequate affordable housing, quality education, and basic healthcare for our communities; and to demand and end to the devastating impacts of US imperialism (so-called “war on terrorism”) being waged against people at home and abroad.

2:30pm Gather at Chelsea Park (West 27th St. bet 9th & 10th Aves)

4pm Protest at the Human Rights Administration (330 34th Street bet 8th & 9th)

5pm Rally to Stop the Murders of Trans People (Port Authority Bus Terminal 42 and 8th Ave)

6pm Rally at Bryant Park (6th & 42nd Street)

• Gig History

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• Hey!

  Rude Mos Love Y'all! $how us some love, if you've got that kind of thing to spare...

• Upcoming Gigs

  Fri Feb 03 - 04, 12:30- QUORUM FORUM 2012 CLOSING PARTY
  @ Red Lotus Room MAP!
  893 Bergen St
  Brooklyn, NY  
  QuORUM (Queers Organizing for Radical Unity and Mobilization) is a consensus-based collective of radical queers in New York City. We work to strengthen community through organizing sustainable collaborative projects that nurture intentional spaces. The spaces we work in include collective homes, social and cultural events, and other sites of mutual aid. Our work cultivates learning, skill and resource sharing, friendship, and thoughtful communication. We hope to build an empowered queer network that fosters respect, diversity and social justice.
  

  Sat Feb 25, 8pm- SRLP's Small Works for Big Change
  @ Jack Studios MAP!
  601 W 26th St., 12th Fl
  New York, NY  
  The Sylvia Rivera Law Project Collective is thrilled to celebrate our 7th Annual Small Works for Big Change Benefit Art Event
  Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at Jack Studios 6-9PM. *THE BUILDING IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  **BIDDING ENDS AT 8PM SHARP**
  
  Featuring:
  
  MCs Glenn Marla & Kit Yan
  Featuring performances by Alicia Ohs as Madame Wantan, Lana Carroll of The Low and The Lonesome, & Rude Mechanical Orchestra!
  Music by DJ Shomi Noise
  Fabulous art (see Artist List below) and
  Fantastic raffle prizes such as:
  A delicious dinner for 4 by Berlin Reed
  A hair cut from Arrojo Studio
  2 hour vegan cooking lesson from Carmichael Monaco
  Means of Apparel Production t-shirts
  4 hour Word Press Lesson with Collective Pond Creative
  Books from Tristan Taormino, Morty Diamond, NYU and Feminist Press
  A bagel brunch for 10 people from 'bagel boy's' bagel store.
  PLUS! Official After-Party: Hey Queen!
  
  SW4BC has been a wonderful success story for SRLP: in the past 6 years, over 50 organizing host committee members and more than 200 progressive, transgressive, and cutting-edge artists have generously donated over 300 visionary works of art! This vibrant annual celebration reflects the radical spirit of SRLP, as well as the experimental energy of some of New York�s most innovative established and emerging contemporary artists. 100 of the event�s proceeds will benefit SRLP�s crucial work for gender self-determination. The event is free to the public, and will including a silent auction with affordable price points beginning at $10, featuring photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, textile pieces and mixed media installations.