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Out and Proud: May Happenings for the GLBTQ Community

Your monthly peek at New Jersey and Pennsylvania events for the GLBTQ community.

What’s happening in Jersey and Pennsy in May? Check out your monthly list of events for the GLBTQ community. Know of any upcoming events that should be highlighted? Give me a shout at robbcsewell@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5 - Equality Forum - Annual LGBT summit featuring panel presentations on topics such as queer youth, surrogacy, business, and discrimination; Shakespeare’s R & J, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet; art exhibits; parties; and the ever-popular SundayOUT! Multiple locations in Philadelphia. See http://www.equalityforum.com/ for more information or download the app for your iPhone or Android.

Tuesday, May 7 - Yoga for Men - All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Bring a mat, towel, and water. Pre-registration recommended. Pre-registration recommended. (William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA)

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Wednesday, May 8 - CollingsWoof - Monthly social group for members and friends of the bear community. Starts at 7:00 p.m. (GrooveGround, 647 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ)

Monday, May 13 - Night Out at The Treehouse - Monthly social outing for the GLBTQ community and it allies runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (The Treehouse Coffee Shop, 120 West Merchant Street, Audubon, NJ)

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Saturday, May 11 - Prom Queen GayBINGO! - Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and games start at 7:00 p.m. (Gershman Y, Broad and Pine Streets, Philadelphia, PA; call 215-731-9255 for tickets)

Sunday, May 12 to Sunday, May 19 - New Hope Celebrates - A plethora of LGBT events, including a parade, block party, vendor fair, theater, live music, and the arts. Learn more at http://www.newhopecelebrates.com or download the New Hope Pride app on iTunes or Google Play.

Thursday, May 16, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18 - Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus presents “ExtrABBAganza,” featuring the amazing music of ABBA. Various times. See www.pgmc.org for details and to order tix. (Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia)

Thursday, May 16 - Third Thursday @ Treno - Monthly social get-together for the GLBTQ community. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Treno Pizza Bar, 233 Haddon Avenue, Westmont, NJ)

Monday, May 20 - PFLAG Collingswood - Featuring guest speaker Mark “Chumley” Singer, who will discuss the Philadelphia LGBT community. Chumley is well known as one of the original hosts of Philly GayBINGO! Also features a support group. (Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ)

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