tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220667522007-11-21T23:30:52.854-05:00q-waveBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-21714471797980698342007-11-21T23:29:00.001-05:002007-11-21T23:30:52.889-05:00Join us for another happy and chatty Coffee Hour! <br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: November 25, 2007 | Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=186+Bleecker+St&city=New+York&state=NY&zipcode=10012-1409" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a> | 184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-21822848774418692812007-11-07T19:52:00.000-05:002007-11-07T19:53:37.289-05:00November is the month of giving thanks and giving back, so in lieu of our regular monthly mtg we'll be volunteering our time instead. Sylvia's Place, a homeless shelter for LGBTQ youths, is seeking volunteers to help clean and paint its newest shelter on W. 155th St. on Nov. 17th. Ideally they would like an all day commitment, but if you've only got a few hours any help will be gladly appreciated.<br /><br />If you're interested in volunteering, please check the listserv for contact information or e-mail <a href="mailto:info@q-wave.org">info@q-wave.org</a> for further information.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-29384567872534311352007-10-15T00:01:00.000-04:002007-10-15T00:12:15.931-04:00How are we queer?!<br /><br />Ajay, Piali and Aries will introduce Q-Wave's *"Trans and Gender-variant<br />Identity Focus"*.<br /><br />This programing initiative will focus on creating a safe space and<br />increasing awareness, social/political actions, and visibility for and about trans and gender variant identified folks in our queer community.<br /><br />This will be the first in a series of Q-Wave meetings, gatherings and fun<br />events about our QUEER IDENTITIES, DILEMMAS, INCLUSIVENESS AND<br />UNDERSTANDINGS towards ourselves and others.<br /><br />Come and play some games with us. Join our talk and share your thoughts. Whether you are coming to listen or to share, we would love to make a friend! Bring your fabulous self and friends, and join us for a party after the meeting!!<br /><br />*snacks and refreshments will be available*<br /><br />After Meeting Party: Vixxxen @ 40C, Ave C (between 3/4 st)<br /><br />TIME:<br />7:00-9:00 pm, Friday, October 19, 2007<br /><br />LOCATION:<br />CUNY Graduate Center, Room C205 (take the elevator to the C level); 365 5th Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets, northeast corner)<br /><br />DIRECTIONS: (via subway):<br />- B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W to 34th Street/Broadway<br />- 6 to 33rd Street/Park Avenue and walk 2 blocks west<br />- 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street/7th Avenue (Madison Square Garden) and walk 2-3 blocks east<br />- A, C, E to 34th Street/8th Avenue and walk 3-4 blocks east<br /><br />Note: This meeting is open only to queer Asian and Pacific Islander women, transgender and gender variant people only. Please respect our space.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-16009288088086015772007-09-29T21:07:00.000-04:002007-09-29T21:09:40.556-04:00The time has come for our monthly Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />If you're questioning or not or just want to be with some Q-wave folks on a Sunday afternoon, come and hang out with us. Joan will be out of town so join Aries and Mary for some good conversation, support and probably a little laughter too.<br /><br />Date: September 30, 2007 | Time: <span style="font-weight:bold;">4:00pm-6:00pm</span>, Sunday<br /><br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=186+Bleecker+St&city=New+York&state=NY&zipcode=10012-1409" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a> | 184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-26609090357271268292007-09-11T23:16:00.000-04:002007-10-15T00:00:46.969-04:00Meet Queer Pop and Manga Artist Rica Takashima!<br /><br />Appropriately born in Tokyo's infamous Shinjuku Nicho-me gay district, pop artist/performer and manga-ka Rica Takashima is an accomplished visual artist who has had exhibitions and shows in museums and galleries internationally (Paris, Moscow, and Hong Kong) as well as all across Japan. She is the founder of the avant-garde street art show studio <a href="http://www.aozoraart.com/index_e.htm" target="_new">Aozora Art</a> and the writer and artist of the semi-autobiographic al manga <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ricatte- Kanji-Rica-Takashima/dp/0975916017" target="_new">Rica'tte Kanji!?</a>, which initially ran in Anise, Japan's premier lesbian magazine at the time, before being compiled and released as a graphic novel. She currently has an ongoing 4-panel manga strip Susume! NY-do in the free weekly Japanese language paper NY Japion and is in the process of permanently moving to the Big Apple.<br /><br />Please join us as Rica covers everything from coming out to her work with Aozora Art, why she started drawing Rica'tte Kanji!? to her thoughts on queerness, and her experiences within the Tokyo queer community to her vision for the future! And then, following the meeting, come to dinner with Rica at a local eatery!!<br /><br />TIME:<br />7:00-9:00 pm, Friday, September 21, 2007<br /><br />LOCATION:<br />CUNY Graduate Center, Room C205 (take the elevator to the C level); 365 5th Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets, northeast corner)<br /><br />DIRECTIONS: (via subway):<br />- B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W to 34th Street/Broadway<br />- 6 to 33rd Street/Park Avenue and walk 2 blocks west<br />- 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street/7th Avenue (Madison Square Garden) and walk 2-3 blocks east<br />- A, C, E to 34th Street/8th Avenue and walk 3-4 blocks east<br /><br />Note: This meeting is open only to queer Asian and Pacific Islander women, transgender and gender variant people only. Please respect our space.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-33218899921666586152007-08-25T09:55:00.001-04:002007-08-25T09:58:30.228-04:00Summer's almost over! Catch the last chance to have a cup of summer with us during this Sunday's Coffee Hour! <br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: August 26, 2007 | Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=186+Bleecker+St&city=New+York&state=NY&zipcode=10012-1409" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a> | 184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-59885624354856406562007-08-16T19:58:00.000-04:002007-08-16T20:01:44.347-04:00Let's Talk About Safer Sex, Bab!<br /><br />Mark your calendars! The next Q-Wave meeting will cover one of your favorite topics: sex!<br /><br />We've got fun games and interactive ice breakers, all in the name of safer sex.<br /><br />In this meeting, you will learn the skills to handle an unsafe sexual situation, find out what exactly is safer sex for queer women and trans folks, but most importantly, have a great time with a topic that isn't talked about enough.<br /><br />Hope to see you all this Friday! :)<br /><br /><br />TIME:<br />7:00-9:00 pm, Friday, August 17, 2007<br /><br />LOCATION:<br />CUNY Graduate Center, Room C205 (take the elevator to the C level); 365 5th Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets, northeast corner)<br /><br />DIRECTIONS: (via subway):<br />- B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W to 34th Street/Broadway<br />- 6 to 33rd Street/Park Avenue and walk 2 blocks west<br />- 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street/7th Avenue (Madison Square Garden) and walk 2-3 blocks east<br />- A, C, E to 34th Street/8th Avenue and walk 3-4 blocks east<br /><br />Note: This meeting is open only to queer Asian and Pacific Islander women, transgender and gender variant people only. Please respect our space.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-44548600693538836722007-07-28T12:55:00.000-04:002007-07-28T13:00:42.724-04:00Join us for another happy and chatty Coffee Hour! <br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: July 29, 2007 | Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=186+Bleecker+St&city=New+York&state=NY&zipcode=10012-1409" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a> | 184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-82808615830501576882007-07-15T18:57:00.000-04:002007-07-28T13:01:32.082-04:00Help us celebrate Q-Wave's 3rd birthday. Catch up with old friends or just come to get to know us better. Enjoy yummy food, good company, and some fun in the sun. Partners, family, and friends are welcome to join us. We'll be meeting from 12pm-5pm near the Prospect Park Picnic House.<br /><br />If the weather is lousy, we will meet on Sunday (July 22) instead. Look for a post on the listserv on Friday either way.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-65453142075024989592007-07-07T21:50:00.000-04:002007-07-07T22:44:24.446-04:00<div style="float: left; clear: right;"><a href="http://www.aaiff.org" target="_blank"><img src="graphics/aaiff.jpg" border="0" width="134" height="200" hspace="2" /></a></div>JULY 19-28, ASIA SOCIETY, NY<br /><br />ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT <a href="http://www.aaiff.org" target="_blank">AAIFF.ORG</a><br /><br />Come savor the best of Asian and Asian American cinemas at the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF), as we celebrate our BIG 3-0 in July! Take part in 8 days of festivities from July 19-28! We have put together an amazing line-up of programs: 25 new exciting features; more than 90 short films and music videos; retrospective on legendary HK New Wave director Patrick Tam; Screenplay Competition; 72-Hour Film Shootout screening; Comics Writers panel; 70s theme party; and much much more!<br /><br />The 30th AAIFF will run July 19-28 at the Asia Society (725 Park Avenue at 70th Street). For complete schedule and programs, please check out our website AAIFF.org or call Box-Office: 212-327-9385.<br /><br />Become a Friend of ACV today, get the first dip on the films and enjoy many benefits, including FREE tix to Opening Night (at Film Fanatic level and above), discounted tickets, AAIFF T-shirt and more! For membership levels and benefits, go to <a href="http://www.asiancinevision.org/joinus07.html" target="_blank">http://www.asiancinevision.org/joinus07.html</a><br /><br />Or download form here to join, <a href="http://asiancinevision.org/pdf/MembershipForm_2007.pdf" target="_blank">http://asiancinevision.org/pdf/MembershipForm_2007.pdf</a><br /><br />KING AND THE CLOWN<br />Dir. Lee Jun-Ik | Korea 2005 | 119min | Narrative<br />Before Boon Joon-ho's THE HOST, KING AND THE CLOWN was the highest grossing domestic film in South Korea. A period piece set in 16th century Korea, it explores the journey of two vaudeville actors -- a bawdy brute and a gentle drag princess -- whose performances are a wry social commentary about a tyrannical ruler.<br />Wed. 7.25 | 9:15PM<br /><br />ETERNAL SUMMER (Sheng Xia Guang Nian)<br />Dir. Leste Chen | Taiwan 2006 | 96min | Narrative<br />Childhood friends Jonathan and Shane love each other with a passion, but is there something more to it? The second feature of rising filmmaker Leste Chan is a handsome, eloquent elegy to that possibility. It is rich of seasons, lived by a quirky pair of best friends and a girl who challenges their order.<br />Sat. 7.28 | 2:30PM<br /><br />SHE'S YOUR QUEEN shorts program<br />By women, about women—this collection of shorts give proof to the power of the double X chromosome. All hail to the majesty of these amazing examples of royalty: WHITE SONG; AMERICAN GRANNY; METRO ES PARA TODOS; A WATERMELON SEED; CHOICES; GIRL WITH A WALKMAN; RED SHOES; TALKING ABOUT AMY; MISS CHINATOWN, U.S.A.; and BYSTANDING.<br />Total Running Time: 104 MINS<br />Thurs. 7.26 | 6:30PM<br /><br />I LOVE YOU TO DEATH shorts program<br />The wisest of power ballads teach us about the follies and joys of that silly thing called "love." Fall in and out of its slippery seduction with these tales from the darker side: BLIND DATE; GAS; DREAMTRACE; LAST STRANGER UNDER THE HEAVENS; THE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT; MAPS; THE LAST VACATION; FLUTTER; WHEN WE WERE GROWN UPS; and LAWRENCE. Q+A<br />Total Running Time: 99 MINS<br />Sat. 7.21 | 9:30PM.<br /><br />Q-Wave's discounted ticket code to this/these program(s) can be purchased online at AAIFF.org by inputting QUWA07 or by phone, 212.327.9385. Please note that discounts are one per person only.<br /><br />when | July 19-28<br />where | Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue @ 70th Street<br />tickets | $8 (ACV &amp; Asia Society members, seniors, students)/$10 (General admission)<br />subway | 6 to 68th Street - Hunter College<br />website | aaiff.org<br />info | boxoffice@asiancinevision.org | t: 212.327.9385 | f: 212.517.8315q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-87229834409163996412007-06-10T21:53:00.000-04:002007-06-10T22:40:55.394-04:00Pre-Pride and Dyke March Prep!<br /><br />Marching with us at Pride? Or just have something to say? Come make signs for Q-wavers to carry at Manhattan Pride and Dyke March. We'll provide the poster board, markers, and other decorative items -- you bring the inspiration!<br /><br />Not marching? Not feeling crafty? Just join us to hang out -- for the conversation and laughs.<br /><br />TIME:<br />7:00-9:00 pm, Friday, June 15, 2007<br /><br />LOCATION:<br />CUNY Graduate Center, Room C205 (take the elevator to the C level); 365 5th Avenue (between 34th and 35th Streets, northeast corner)<br /><br />DIRECTIONS: (via subway):<br />- B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W to 34th Street/Broadway<br />- 6 to 33rd Street/Park Avenue and walk 2 blocks west<br />- 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street/7th Avenue (Madison Square Garden) and walk 2-3 blocks east<br />- A, C, E to 34th Street/8th Avenue and walk 3-4 blocks east<br /><br />Note: This meeting is open only to queer Asian and Pacific Islander women, transgender and gender variant people only. Please respect our space.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-5837626912643125602007-05-06T23:40:00.000-04:002007-05-06T23:45:18.770-04:00Join Q-Wave members to chill, eat and be merry at our Spring Fling Picnic!<br /><br />WHERE: Central Park's Sheep Meadow (for those who want to meet up we'll be gathering at the 107th Infantry Memorial at 67th Street and 5th Avenue to walk over together -- take the 6 train to 68th street stop).<br /><br />WHEN: Saturday, May 19th at 12pm <br /> <br />WHAT: Food, fun, and frolic with your fellow Q-Wavers. Drinks, cups, plates and utensils will be provided. Bring food and friends to share. Picnic blankets, baskets and a good sense of humor are recommended and welcome!<br /><br />Check the list serv or email info@q-wave.org for more information.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-5582199060159049582007-04-25T23:35:00.000-04:002007-04-26T00:00:35.056-04:00O'hanami (literal translation: "Flower-Viewing")<br /><br />Come out and celebrate the Brooklyn Botanical Garden's 26th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival with Q-Wave!<br /><br />When: Saturday April 28th (NOTE: no rain date this year!)<br /><br />Where: Meet *by* 11:00am on the steps of the Brooklyn Museum of Art.<br /><br />Subway: take the 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway.<br /><br />Why so early? Because the taiko (drums) are at noon. NOTE: the garden is no longer FREE during Cherry Blossom weekend! (Normal admission $8 general/$4 student with ID). If you're not sure the gathering is still on because of rain, please check the listserv or our website on the morning of the event. Latecomers who want to catch up with the group please call the number listed on the Cherry Blossom Festival listserv post.<br /><br />* Make sure to wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, and a cap or parasol. Also, bring a bottle of water and light lunch (something small enough to hide in a pocketbook or backpack -- technically, no outside food is allowed in the park).<br /><br />* To see what will be going on at the Cherry Blossom Festival, check out:<br /><a href="http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/sakura_2007.html" target="_blank">http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/sakura_2007.html</a>q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-45078015777132685842007-04-18T23:38:00.000-04:002007-04-20T15:31:29.322-04:00... I only date Asians ... gay marriage is an important issue to me ... people should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. no matter where they come from ... I am out to my family ...<br /><br />Do you agree or disagree? Are you in the middle? Why do think the way you do? Join us at the April Q-Wave General Meeting as we get to know each better -- who we are and what we think. We'll get warmed up with some fun questions as well as have some more serious conversation about issues that affect our community. Come to share your opinions and hear different perspectives. Expect to think a bit and have lots of laughs.<br /><br />As usual, join us for coffee/food/drinks after the meeting.<br /><br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm, Friday April 20, 2007<br /><br />Location:<br />CUNY Graduate Center, Room 9204 (take the elevator to the 9th Floor)<br />365 5th Avenue (between 34th-35th Streets, northeast corner)<br /><br />Directions: (via subway) B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W to 34th Street/Broadway<br />6 to 33rd Street/Park Avenue<br />1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street/7th Avenue (Madison Sq. Garden)<br />A, C, E to 34th Street/8th Avenue and walk 3-4 blocks east<br /><br />Note: This meeting is open only to queer Asian and Pacific Islander women, transgender and gender variant people only. Please respect our space.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-59081058258430393972007-03-19T22:46:00.000-04:002007-03-19T22:47:40.314-04:00Spring is around the corner! Time to come out from the hibernation, folks! It's gonna be warm and nice -- I can almost hear the footsteps of Persephone. So come join us and let's chitchat!<br /><br />Remember, we're here rain or shine.<br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: March 25, 2007<br />Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=186+Bleecker+St&city=New+York&state=NY&zipcode=10012-1409" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a><br />184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-89819602080632715972007-03-11T18:03:00.000-04:002007-03-11T18:05:59.851-04:00We realize that last month we didn't give you all a lot of advanced notice about our special Wheel of Love-themed meeting, and also, we unfortunately were up against the Chinese New Year's dinner as well.<br /><br />So--we are reprising our Wheel of Love game for March! Who doesn't need another chance to play games with cute Asian folks & win prizes? Details below!<br /><br />In addition, we'll be spending part of the meeting in a mini-"town hall" discussion. We'll be announcing upcoming events--the very busy Pride season is coming up in just a few short months--and asking you all to tell us what else you want Q-Wave to do this spring.<br /><br />Whether you want to play games, suggest Q-Wave events, or hang out with the always friendly & fabulous Q-Wave gang, please come out on Friday, March 16!<br /><br />Details on Wheel of Love:<br /><br />Don't miss the return of Q-Wave's very popular post-Valentine's Day game. Valentine's Day may be over, but our obsession with love and sex isn't. Whether you are single, coupled up or somewhere in between, there's something for everyone.<br /><br />** Fun prizes will be given to the winning team(s).<br />** Come join us and share the love!!!<br /><br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm, Friday March 16, 2007<br /><br />Location:<br />CUNY Graduate Center, Room C-205 (take the elevator to the C level)<br />365 5th Avenue (between 34th-35th Streets, northeast corner)<br /><br />Directions: (via subway) B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W to 34th Street/Broadway<br />6 to 33rd Street/Park Avenue<br />1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street/7th Avenue (Madison Sq. Garden)<br />A, C, E to 34th Street/8th Avenue and walk 3-4 blocks eastq-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-12898434672547085822007-02-21T23:38:00.000-05:002007-02-21T23:56:01.165-05:00Join us for another happy and chatty Coffee Hour! <br /><br />Remember, we're here rain or shine.<br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: February 25, 2007<br />Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=186+Bleecker+St&city=New+York&state=NY&zipcode=10012-1409" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a><br />184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1171340414698039152007-02-12T23:15:00.000-05:002007-02-15T23:54:58.555-05:00Don't miss the return of Q-Wave's very popular post-Valentine's Day game. Valentine's Day may be over, but our obsession with love and sex isn't. Whether you are single, coupled up or somewhere in between, there's something for everyone.<br /><br />Fun prizes will be given to the winning team(s).<br /><br />Come join us and share the love!!!<br /><br />This general meeting will be open to non-Asian friends, family and partners of queer API women, trans folks, and gender variant people!<br /><br />Date: February 16, 2007<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm, Friday<br />Location: CUNY Graduate Center, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Room C-205 (C-Level)</span><br />365 5th Avenue (between 34th-35th Streets, northeast corner)<br /><br />Directions: (via subway) B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W to 34th Street/Broadway 6 to 33rd Street/Park Avenue and walk two blocks<br />west; 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street/7th Avenue (Madison Sq. Garden) and walk 2-3 blocks east A, C, E to 34th Street/8th Avenue and walk 3-4 blocks east.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1169784060675758462007-01-25T23:00:00.000-05:002007-01-25T23:19:06.470-05:00Happy New Year, folks! Finally, it feels like winter in New York. But is too cold to come out? Never! Where's your New Yorker spirit?! Let's get a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate and chit-chat. Do you miss the snow? I know I do. Come on out and greet your friends a great new year.<br /><br />Remember, we're here rain or shine!!<br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: January 27, 2007<br />Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=186+Bleecker+St&city=New+York&state=NY&zipcode=10012-1409" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a><br />184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1169014257894539592007-01-17T01:01:00.000-05:002007-01-17T01:17:48.553-05:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Special joint program -- Q-Wavers, please note the later time and location change</span><br /><br />Friday, Jan. 19 * 8:00 PM * LGBT Center<br /><br />Join queer Asian women, men, and trans folks in exploring, dishing, querying:<br />* sex.<br />* the civil rights our community.<br />* hanging out, eating, drinking, dancing, and DDR.<br />* American-born vs. FOB, East vs. West.<br />* balancing the social and the political.<br />* sex symbols who are LGBT, API, and LGBT API.<br />* rice queens, feminists, white allies, male allies, and Rosie O'Donnell.<br /><br />This is a special joint meeting of GAPIMNY and Q-WAVE to brainstorm 2007, look back on 2006, and figure out the state of gay Asian America!<br /><br />Plus: Special screenings of queer Asian outreach featured on MTV-Ch and MTV-K.<br /><br />For Q-Wave members: the meeting will conclude, as our meetings usually do, with an informal social event at a restaurant or bar. We'll eat and drink, plus share new year's resolutions (and promise to help each other keep them). come start the year off with Q-wave!<br /><br />For GAPIMNY members: the meeting will conclude with election for GAPIMNY's 2007 Steering Committee. Come join the fun and do something!<br /><br />Friday, Jan. 19<br />8:00 to 10:00pm<br />At the LGBT Center<br />208 West 13th St., between 7th and 8th Avenues<br />Free. For more information: <a href="mailto:info@q-wave.org">info@q-wave.org</a> or <a href="mailto:gapimny@gapimny.org">gapimny@gapimny.org</a> or 212-802-7428/RICE<br /><br />NOTE: This event is a special joint meeting of GAPIMNY and Q-Wave, and is open to the memberships of both organizations. The meeting is open ONLY to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning women, men and transgender people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Thanks for respecting the space.q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1164761736348794732006-11-28T19:49:00.000-05:002006-12-09T14:28:50.900-05:00Have fun and get toasty at Q-Wave's Winter Bliss Party!<br /> <br />Who:<br />You! Your partner, family, children, friends, and allies!<br />Friendly people who want to have fun! The more the merrier!<br /><br />Where:<br /><a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=10%20E%2039th%20St&city=New%20York&state=NY&zipcode=10016%2d0111&country=US&location=4COTP2gyivFE%2fS71V22jW8maBZbfMJwrQ4hcLABWxGfMz%2f0%2fwUpCCXBzLk7z7ofU0WcVX%2bmGfDHbk4YKYxU%2fLljSRrfd626KzZxn3OT0SyHs19HeDVxH4WdW8AXMUMujomKuiBNv8yM1o9faK%2bympw%3d%3d&ambiguity=1" target="_blank">10 East 39th Street</a> (between 5th and Madison Avenues)<br />Private space upstairs on the 2nd Floor<br />Only the 1st floor is accessible to those with disabilities.<br /><br />When:<br />Saturday, December 16th, 2006<br />8:00-10:00pm<br />End time is flexible ... so sing a few karaoke songs.<br /> <br />Cost:<br />Suggested donation is $5<br />This also gets you one free raffle ticket -- or buy more to win!<br /><br />No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Donate more if you can, less if you can't.<br /><br />Light food/appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.<br /><br />Alcohol (Beer and wine $2.50)<br /><br />Afterwards, we'll be going to the Desilicious/Sholay party at 150 Varick Street, so let's go together!q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1164160342166813602006-11-21T20:51:00.000-05:002006-11-21T20:52:22.186-05:00It's Thanksgiving! Turkey time! Of course it's hard for us to<br />actually stuff and roast the turkey for you folks on a Sunday<br />afternoon, but do come out and share whatever stories you have about<br />Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Remember, we're here rain or shine!!<br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: November 26, 2006<br />Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?cat=le%20figaro%20cafe&formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=186%20Bleecker%20St&city=New%20York&state=NY&zipcode=10012%2d1409&country=US&location=T009Sn41WWdtbWf6n2%2b6Tbv54SpEMqhmjq6xztcG4%2bBv2MR9V9YZ34IVfyI5NxzwBTZcsvnyPhV66Jt70%2bWoWMVYI6VRaA9z0hojr7pewkKbp6dq5MngYQ5rCZnNHrzAFgy5ip7ZlJJlL9ZIjScTcA%3d%3d&geodiff=1" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a><br />184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1161912579582027082006-10-26T21:25:00.000-04:002006-10-26T21:31:08.540-04:00Brrr! It's getting cold! Does a cup of hot coffee or some fine dessert while chit-chatting with friends sound good to you? Come to the Coffee Hour for some fun!<br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: October 29, 2006<br />Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?cat=le%20figaro%20cafe&formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=186%20Bleecker%20St&city=New%20York&state=NY&zipcode=10012%2d1409&country=US&location=T009Sn41WWdtbWf6n2%2b6Tbv54SpEMqhmjq6xztcG4%2bBv2MR9V9YZ34IVfyI5NxzwBTZcsvnyPhV66Jt70%2bWoWMVYI6VRaA9z0hojr7pewkKbp6dq5MngYQ5rCZnNHrzAFgy5ip7ZlJJlL9ZIjScTcA%3d%3d&geodiff=1" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a><br />184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1161262367346210842006-10-19T08:48:00.000-04:002006-10-19T08:54:54.010-04:00Come*OUT*and* get*your* GAME*on!! !<br /><br />Are you a player? Are other people just pawns in your game? Do you like to take turns, trade partners, or beat the competition? If so, then do not pass go and come directly to Q-Wave's first-ever Game Night and Halloween Pre-Party starting at 7pm on Friday, October 20. Whether you're questioning or queer-as-can- be, join us for board games (like Scrabble and Taboo), adult charades, candy prizes, and a celebration of another year of being out and proud. Feel free to bring your own games, too!<br /><br />Date: October 20, 2006<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm, Friday<br />Location: CUNY Graduate Center, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Room 9204 (9th floor)</span><br />365 5th Avenue (between 34th-35th Streets, northeast corner)q-wavetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066752.post-1159677106452502882006-10-01T00:31:00.000-04:002006-10-01T00:31:46.463-04:00It soon will be the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, so I'll bring some moon cakes for everyone to try. And if anyone is interested in the origins of the festival and the moon cakes, I'll try my best to tell the stories. See you there!!<br /><br />Attention: Women and trans people of Asian/Pacific Islander decent ...<br /><br />Questioning? Not questioning? Doesn't matter. Let's chat, regardless!<br /><br />We're here to support each other. We're here to have fun! If you think you're anywhere from 0.001% to 100% queer, join us at Come 'n' Hang Out Coffee Hour.<br /><br />Date: October 1, 2006<br />Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday<br />Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?cat=le%20figaro%20cafe&formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=186%20Bleecker%20St&city=New%20York&state=NY&zipcode=10012%2d1409&country=US&location=T009Sn41WWdtbWf6n2%2b6Tbv54SpEMqhmjq6xztcG4%2bBv2MR9V9YZ34IVfyI5NxzwBTZcsvnyPhV66Jt70%2bWoWMVYI6VRaA9z0hojr7pewkKbp6dq5MngYQ5rCZnNHrzAFgy5ip7ZlJJlL9ZIjScTcA%3d%3d&geodiff=1" target="_blank">Le Figaro Caf&eacute;</a><br />184 Bleecker St #2<br />Corner of Bleeker Street and Macdougal Street (near NYU)q-wave