SEPTEMBER

2  PFLAG of Greater Providence, 6:45 p.m. The MET School Justice Building, 325 Public St., Providence. www.pflagprovidence.org, or call 751-7571/e-mail pflagprovidence@verizon.net for more information.

2  PFLAG of Fall River, 7 p.m., Rm. 101 at Durfee High School, 360 Elsbree St., Fall River. 391-1874 or zemawoman@verizon.net.

2  The Philosophy Connection, 6:15 p.m. The RI Pride Center, 180 Allens Ave., Providence. For more information e-mail philosophyconn@gmail.com.

2  Gay Men’s Meditation Group, 7 p.m. 120 Wayland Ave., Suite 4B, Providence. 431-2953.

3  COMPASS meeting New England area female to male (FTM) trans support, information, and social group. For information e-mail compassftm@cox.net.

4  SAGE/RI (Senior Action in a Gay Environment), 10 a.m.-noon. Lively light chatter, mixed with issue centered discussion, sweetened by coffee and baked goodies. Capitol Ridge Assisted Living Community, 700 Smith St., Providence. For more information call 273-9952.

5  YPI Workshops for your Creativity/Wellness/Activism. Saturdays thru October. Free and open to youth ages 13-23. Spaces are limited. To join, complete the registration form available at www.youthprideri.org or call 421-5626.

5  Gay Men’s Yoga Class, 9-10 a.m. The Spot, 286 Thayer St., Providence. RSVP required/$15 per class. www.meditation-meetup.com/461/ to RSVP.

5  Teen/young adult coffeehouse at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 7-10 p.m. 1817 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 739-2937 for more information.

7  Providence Gay Men’s Chorus rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence.  Every Monday.  Open to all.Auditions September and January.

10  Queer Comedy Night, 8:30 p.m. Bobby’s Place, 60-62 Weir St., Taunton, MA. 508-824-9997 or visit www.bobbysplacema.com for more information.

11  Cabaret, at Trinity Repertory Company thru Oct. 11. Ticket prices range from $20-65.  For more information or to purchase tickets see www.trinityrep.com or call 351-4242.

12 YPI Workshops.  See 9/5.

12  DykeNight Second Saturday Back to School Dance Party, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Machine Nightclub, 1254 Boylston St., Boston MA. $8 cover. See www.dykenight.com or call 617-536-1950 for more information.

13  RI Prime Timers – A club to aid and support the aging gay and bisexual man. Social from 4:30-5 p.m., dinner and meeting from 5-7 p.m. $20 per person. Call 837-7769 or see www.riprimetimers.org.

13 Mary Ann Rossoni in concert at the Hi-Hat, Davol Square, Providence. Show at 8 p.m. tickets $10. Reserve seats by calling 454-6500.For more info, visit www.rossoni.com.

13  So You’re A Man V. The Imperial Court of RI presents the Annual Drag King/Male Persona Show. Location TBA. Doors open at 7 p.m., Show at 8 p.m. $10, with partial proceeds benefiting Sojourner House. For more information contact Austen at soyoureaman@gmail.com.

14  PFLAG South Central, 7-9 p.m. Kent County YMCA, 900 Centerville Rd., Warwick. 219-0265 or e-mail epbonetti@cox.net.

14  Hi-Tini, 5:30-7:30 p.m. DownCity at 50 Weybosset St., Providence. $10 donation supports AIDS Care Ocean State. 331-9217.

14  Providence Gay Men’s Chorus rehearsal.  See 9/7.

15  AIDS Care Ocean State ArtBeat donation deadline.  See www.aidscareos.org or call Stephen Hartley or Kelly Brennan at 521-3603.

15  PFLAG East Bay, 7-9 p.m. East Bay Center, 2 Old County Rd., Barrington. 952-6720 or edszlewski@cox.net for information. For directions see www.eastbay.org/location-hours.htm.

16  Queer Book Club, 7 p.m. Books on The Square, 471 Angell St., Providence.  E-mail queerbookclub@gmail.com for book selection.  QbcProvidence on Facebook.

16  Gay Men’s Meditation Group, 7 p.m. 120 Wayland Ave., Suite 4B, Providence. 431-2953.

18  Sideways at the Sidebar Lesbian Lounge, 7:30-10 p.m. Free appetizers, cash bar, and great conversation. 127 Dorrance St., Providence. $5 per person supports Marriage Equality (MERI). Tickets available at http://donate.marriageequalityri.org or at the door.

19  YPI Workshops.  See 9/5.

19  COLAGE – Ocean State Chapter, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence. 331-9844. COLAGE is for youth age 9 and older. It is an opportunity to meet others with LGBTQ parents. Eat, hang out, play games, talk, and get support. Contact Jamie Pease at rhodeisland@colage.org with any questions. 

20  Out in The Park. Six Flags New England is hosting its 2nd Annual private party for the LGBTQ community. Friends, family and supporters are all welcome. Entertainment includes actor, comedian and journalist, Alec Mapa, and Bob Lawson’s Mind Gaymes. Buy tickets at www.outinthepark.info.

21  Providence Gay Men’s Chorus rehearsal.  See 9/7.

24 Trinity Rep’s LGBT Night performance of Cabaret. Tickets $60 or two for $100, includes 5:30 cocktail party and attendance at that night’s performance. Box office: 351-4242. Sponsored by J.C. Standish of Lighthouse Financial and Eyde DeMarco of Merrill Lynch.

24 8 p.m. benefit performance of I Am My Own Wife, starring Ed Shea. Proceeds benefit Prov. Gay Men’s Chorus. Tickets $15 available at ArtTixRI.com

24  Fenway Health Alternative Insemination Orientation, 6-8:30 p.m. 1340 Boylston Street, Boston MA. $50 per couple and pre-registration is required. See www.fenwayhealth.org/site/Calendar/791295156.

25  DykeNight Fourth Fridays @ The Milky Way, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Milky Way at The Brewery, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain MA. $6 cover. See www.dykenight.com or call 617-524-6060 for more information.

26  YPI Workshops.  See 9/5.

26 Out At Plimouth Plantation. Special LGBT day, complete with Thanksgiving dinner. Unique LGBT and two-spirit historical presentations. Also hosting an LGBT Family Resource and Wedding Expo. www.plimouth.org.

26  The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health Grand Opening, 3 p.m. 250 Main Street, The Grant Building, Pawtucket. For more
information contact Megan Andelloux at 345-8685.

26  The Imperial Crown Prince & Princess Ball – An Evening at the Imperial Cabaret. Cocktails at 7 p.m., Ball and Show at 8 p.m.  The Garden Room at the Biltmore Hotel, 11 Dorrance St., Providence. Partial proceeds to benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation and RI Pride. $20. For more information visit www.ICRIProv.org.

27  Opera Club. 765-0209 (Dave) or brett-cornellpi4@aol.com for more information.

28  Providence Gay Men’s Chorus.  See 9/7.

OCTOBER

3  YPI Workshops for your Creativity/Wellness/Activism. Saturdays thru October. Free and open to youth ages 13-23. Spaces are limited. To join, complete the registration form available at www.youthprideri.org or call 421-5626.

3  Gay Men’s Yoga Class, 9-10 a.m. The Spot, 286 Thayer St., Providence. RSVP required/$15 per class. www.meditation-meetup.com/461/ to RSVP.

3  Teen/young adult coffeehouse at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 7-10 p.m. 1817 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 739-2937 for more information.

5  Hi-Tini, 5:30-7:30 p.m. DownCity at 50 Weybosset St., Providence. $10 donation supports AIDS Care Ocean State. 331-9217.

7  PFLAG of Greater Providence, 6:45 p.m. The MET School Justice Building, 325 Public St., Providence. www.pflagprovidence.org, or call 751-7571/e-mail pflagprovidence@verizon.net for more information.

7  PFLAG of Fall River, 7 p.m., Rm. 101 at Durfee High School, 360 Elsbree St., Fall River. 391-1874 or zemawoman@verizon.net.

7  The Philosophy Connection, 6:15 p.m. The RI Pride Center, 180 Allens Ave., Providence. For more information e-mail philosophyconn@gmail.com.

7  Gay Men’s Meditation Group, 7 p.m. 120 Wayland Ave., Suite 4B, Providence. 431-2953.

9-18  Provincetown Women’s Week. See www.womeninnkeepers.com for event calendar and more information.

10-11 The National Equality March, Washington DC.  See www.nationalequalitymarch.com.

11 LIVE OUT LOUD!  John Abernathy performs at The Mirabar. A benefit for Marriage Equality RI (MERI).  36 Richmond St., Providence, 7:30 p.m.  For information see www.john-abernathy.com or www.marriageequalityri.org.

16  ACOS ArtBeat 2009, 6 p.m. Hilton Hotel, 21 Atwells Ave., Providence. Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 at the door. To order tickets see www.aidscareos.org.

17  MERI March & Rally, downtown Providence to the State House. www.marriageequalityri.org

18  Sideways at the Sidebar Lesbian Lounge, 7:30-10 p.m. Free appetizers, cash bar, and great conversation. 127 Dorrance St., Providence. $5 per person supports Marriage Equality (MERI). Tickets available at http://donate.marriageequalityri.org or at the door.

25  AIDS Walk 2009. Registration 9 a.m. Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 North Main St., Providence.  For more information call 331-1350, ext. 3364 or e-mail jacobssh@familyservicesri.org.