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2012 HRC Carolina Gala events are soon to be underway!
It’s almost time! Are you on board for the 2012 HRC Carolina Gala? If not, there is still time to get your tickets and support the HRC. If you aren’t able to attend the Gala, there are still plenty of events surrounding the Gala that you can take part in and show your support
for. For more information about the gala, tickets, becoming a table captain and gala events visit hrccarolina.org.
Feb. 23
Flight 2012: HRC diner
Fasten your safety belts and make sure your tray tables are in their upright position as you fly first class with Captain Buff Faye and her special guests Miley Virus, Jessica Raynes and Kiana Layne! The $25 ticket will include dinner, drag, dj and your annual HRC membership! Dandelion Market, 118 W 5th St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Shows start at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Feb. 24
Takeover welcome party
Takeover Friday is returning to Suite at Epicenter to get everyone in on the HRC Gala action! Even if you aren’t able to attend the HRC Gala, this free event is open to everyone, so make sure to join in the fun. Don’t forget to check out all of the after takeover after parties which will be happening at Scorpios, Marigny, Bar at 316, Sidelines, Petra’s Piano Bar, Woodshed, Sophisticated Lyfe and Hartigan’s! Suite at Epicenter, 210 East Trade St. 7 p.m. Free with a cash bar. takeoverfriday.com.
Feb. 25
Front Runner Front Run
After all that celebrating the night before with Takeover Friday, get up and run! The morning of the the gala there will be an approximately
5k casual course open for all levels. Participants will want to meet at 9 a.m. in the lobby of Aloft Charlotte Uptown hotel. Aloft Charlotte Uptown, 210 East Trade St. 9 a.m. hrccarolina.org.
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Feb. 4-18 • Charlotte
‘Most Fabulous Story’
Queen City Theatre Company presents Paul Rudnick’s reinterpretation of the creation story featuring an Adam and Steve and Jane and Mabel. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the 2012 Human Rights Campaign North Carolina Gala. Duke Energy Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. Various times. $16-24. 704-372-1000. queencitytheatrecompany.com.
Feb. 4 • Charlotte
Rugby 101
The Charlotte Royals are looking for players and supporters as they kick off their 2012 Spring Season with Rugby 101! Join them at
Cordelia Park as they engage in some fitness and rugby fundamentals. What? You haven’t played rugby before? That’s OK because they will
teach you the game. They welcome all men regardless of skill level. They just ask that you bring an open mind and a willingness to be
taught the game. Water will be provided. Cordelia Park, 2100 N. Davidson St. 1-4 p.m. Free. charlotteroyals.org.
Feb. 5 • Winston-Salem
Super Bowl Tea Dance
OUT at the Movies will host a tea dance to benefit AIDS Care Service. Lucky Blue, 271 W. Fourth St. 4-8 p.m. No cover. Free food. Music by
DJ Clash. OUTattheMoviesWinston.org.
Feb. 5-7 • Charlotte
Community HIV training
The Communicable Disease Branch of the N.C. Division of Public Health and other community partners present the first MAI/MSM Community and Provider Training Conference, bringing together representatives from HIV care, treatment and providers, along with members of the community that are affected by HIV disease. Registration is free but required and covers all training conference meals. Seating and attendance is limited. Charlotte City Center Marriott, 100 W. Trade St. Register online at northwestahec.wfubmc.edu/mura/www/#/event/36019.
Feb. 9 • Charlotte
‘Legalize Gay’
Campus Pride and a host of sponsoring organizations present the Charlotte film premiere of “Legalize Gay,” a new documentary that captures the courage and conviction of a new generation of activists — gay and straight — as they campaign, often in parts of the country hostile to gay and lesbian rights, for LGBT equality in marriage, non-discrimination in sports and at work, same-sex sex education, standing up to bullying and forging inclusive college campuses. Petra’s Piano Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave. 7 p.m., reception. 7:30 p.m., showtime. Free. campuspride.org.
Feb. 10 • Charlotte
Bishop Gene Robinson
The Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) kicks off its 20th anniversary celebration with a special night with former New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson. Location TBA. 7-10 p.m. $30, including beer, wine and light hors d’oeuvres. carolinarain.org/bishop.
Feb. 11 • Charlotte
‘Legalize Gay’
See Feb. 9 for description. The LGBT Community Center of Charlotte, 820 Hamilton St., Suite B11. 2 p.m., reception. 2:30 p.m., showtime. Free. campuspride.org.
Feb. 11
Amy Steinberg
Bombastic singer-songwriter Amy Steinberg brings her one-woman show, “Oh My God Don’t Stop,” one-of-a-kind brand of musical comedy to Petra’s. Steinberg plays several characters, including a Jewish grandmother exploring her sexuality, a reverend with a penchant for innuendos and the Lord herself, who sings songs celebrating the holy gift of homosexuality. Both sacred and profane, Amy explores the topics of spirituality and sexuality, exploring the many connections that exist between the two. 7 p.m. doors/8 p.m. show. Petra’s Piano Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave. petraspianobar.com. amysteinberg.net.
Feb. 14 • Charlotte
Takeover Valentine’s event
Takeover Charlotte presents “What’s Love Got To Do With It? Everything!,” a special Valentine’s Day mixer featuring Jeremy Kennedy, director of the Coalition to Protect NC Families. Come learn more about the anti-LGBT constitutional amendment while having fun with friends. Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St. 7-10 p.m. Free. takeoverfriday.com.
Feb. 18 • Charlotte
Meet Ben Zook
The GayCharlotte Film Series presents a meet-and-greet with Hollywood screenwriter Ben Zook and his partner Joe Dietl, an actor and director. Zook wrote the screenplay for Adam Sandler’s “Jack and Jill. Dietl was featured in Logo’s “Click List: The Best of LGBT Shorts.” Location TBA. Time TBA. gaycharlottefilmfestival.com.
Feb. 18 • Winston-Salem
Masquerade Ball
AIDS Care Service, Inc. holds a Mardi Gras-themed ball fundraiser. Club Therapy, 411 N. Cherry St. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $25. Food, dancing, mask contest, cash bar, entertainment and more. aidscareservice.org.
Feb. 21 • Charlotte
Charlotte’s hometown filmmakers
The GayCharlotte Film Series and Charlotte Business Guild present a special panel discussion with hometown LGBT filmmakers. Location TBA. Time TBA. For more information, visit gaycharlottefilmseries.com orcharlottebusinessguild.org.
Feb. 25
Amy Steinberg
See Feb. 11 for details. 7 p.m. doors/8 p.m. show. Petra’s Piano Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Ave. petraspianobar.com. amysteinberg.net.
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