2006-07 Events

Bowling Night   Fairlanes, Halifax Shopping Centre, 2006-06-09 19:30:00 - 2006-06-09 23:30:00

Meet at 7:30pm in front of the SUB and we'll all take the bus to the mall together. If it's easier for you, just meet us at the bowling alley for around 8:00. Remember to bring some money for shoe rental and bus fare. They also have a bar there if you are so inclined!

DalOUT Tours Propeller Brewery   Propeller Brewing Company, 2015 Gottingen St., 2006-07-13 20:00:00 - 2006-07-13 22:00:00

From Propeller: The tour starts in our tasting room, which is connected to the brewery. As you arrive, we want you to quench your thirst before we start the Grand Tour, so...we'll all grab a beer. When all are present, the group will accompany our brewery representative, for a complete tour of the brewery and explanation of the brewing process. After the tour we will continue a tasting session of all the products produced by Propeller, including our non-alcoholic all-natural sodas. The tour and tasting will last two hours. The cost per person is $15.00 and includes the tour and product sampling. Minimum group of 10 people required. We can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. You may also bring your own bar snacks and/or food (even order food in if you'd like). We also offer a full audio and video system so feel free to bring your own music!

DalOUT Pride Event: Speed Dating   Cabin Coffee, 1554 Hollis St., 2006-07-21 18:00:00 - 2006-07-21 20:00:00

Need a date for Saturday's Pride Parade or just looking to meet a new friend? Speed dating is a great way to meet a large number of new people in a short period of time. Participants will have only a few minutes to speak to each person at the table. There will be time to socialize after the speed dating is complete. Cabin Coffee has graciously agreed to host DalOUT's Pride Week event.

Coffee House   Coburg Coffee House On Coburg Road, 2006-09-14 19:00:00 - 2006-09-14 20:00:00

Come on down for some Java at the Coburg. Their friendly atmosphere and service is popular with the university crowd. Join us for a great time to socialize with the DalOUT folk.

AFF Movie Night   Empire Theatres, Park Lane Mall, 2006-09-21 21:00:00 - 2006-09-21 23:30:00

We will be going to the screening of "A Love to Hide" which is being shown as part of the Atlantic Film Festival's "That's So Gay" series on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 9:35pm. We have been informed that many of the advance tickets for this film have already been sold, so we are advising that if you are interested in attending you purchase tickets in advance and ASAP. Tickets can be purchased at the AFF Box Office located at the CBC Radio Room, 1599 South Park Street, online at www.atlanticfilm.com, or by phone (422-6965). Tickets are sold up until 6pm the day before the screening. If you can't decide in advance whether to attend, "Rush tickets" are available for any sold out shows 15 minutes prior to show time. The line for rush tickets is formed one hour before show time, but admission cannot be guaranteed. Adult tickets cost $10; Students/Seniors/Under 17 tickets cost $9 Here is some more info on the film: France, 2005, (102 min) In French w/English subtitles with English subtitles. Nazi-occupied Paris, 1942. By day, Jean’s family runs a thriving laundry. By night, he secretly trysts with Philippe, his underground-agent lover. When Jean’s Jewish childhood friend Sarah appears seeking shelter, the couple hides her from the Gestapo. For a brief time they live safely, but their world is shattered when Jean’s jealous black sheep of a brother sets off a spiral of heartbreaking events that ruptures the three friends’ precarious existence. A powerful tale of wartime horror and forbidden love.

Radical Discussion: Coming Out   SUB 307, 2006-09-28 19:30:00 - 2006-09-28 21:00:00

This Thursday we'll be having our first "Radical Discussion" of the year. Our Radical Discussions are safe spaces to explore different topics of general interest for our community. Remember, everyone is welcome. Just bring an open mind. One of our members, David Iza has kindly offered to moderate the discussion. This week's topic is "Coming Out". Do you remember how it felt when you first decided to come out? Do you agree with the general concept of what "coming out" means? Have you ever thought on how many levels you can actually come out? Would you like to share your story? We would like to invite each and every one of you to what has been a tradition in DalOUT throughout the years; our Radical Discussions!!! Come out to express yourself and let us know what's on your mind. You have a voice in DalOUT, and we are ready to hear it!

AIDS Walk For Life   Halifax Central Commons, 2006-09-30 12:30:00 - 2006-09-30 16:00:00

Team DalOUT is registered for the AIDS Walk For Life 2006. Join us by registering online today! See our News item on how to register. Your efforts will help raise money to provide essential support services, including the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia's Health Fund, for people living with HIV/AIDS in our community. Check-in begins at 12:30pm, the Walk begins at 2:00pm.

Come Out at the Grawood   Grawood Lounge, Dal SUB, 6136 University Ave., 2006-10-06 21:00:00 - 2006-10-07 01:00:00

On October 6, DalOUT, the LGBTQ society at Dalhousie University, is taking over the Grawood for an advance celebration of National Coming Out Day. Reflections DJ Tim will host this fun-filled evening of dancing and drag performers. There will also be some great door prizes supplied by sponsor Venus Envy, a 50/50 draw. This night will serve as one of DalOUT’s major fundraising initiatives for the year. The society receives no direct funding and relies entirely on donations and fundraising. In spite of this, DalOUT is committed to giving back to the community. $1 of the $3 cover charge will be donated to the Nova Scotia AIDS Coalition.

Bake Sale   LSC (near Tim Horton's), 2006-10-05 10:30:00 - 2006-10-05 13:30:00

Enjoy some baked goods and make a donation to a great cause (us!) If you'd like to supply us with some treats to sell, just drop them off on the day of the sale. We'll be in the LSC near the Tim Horton's and the Biology museum.

Pot Luck & Radical Discussion: Breaking Up & Moving On   SUB 307, 2006-10-12 19:00:00 - 2006-10-12 21:00:00

The topic for this year's second Radical Discussion is "Breaking up and Moving On". We will explore the different elements and situations involved in breaking up. Join us this week to share your point of view, and your stories. Everyone is encouraged to share your thoughts on the topic and bring along an item for the pot luck.

DalOUT Goes Bowling   Fairlanes Bowling Alley, Halifax Shopping Centre, 2006-10-20 21:30:00 - 2006-10-20 23:30:00

Kick off the weekend with by bowling a few strings with DalOUT at Fairlanes. Remember to bring along some cash. The cost is $15/hour for a lane (which can be split amongst bowlers) and $1.50 for the very sexy bowling shoes. They also have pool tables and a selection of food and beverages, both alcoholic and non. We have lanes booked for 9:30, but feel free to drop by anytime.

DalOUT Tours Propeller Brewery   Propeller Brewery, 2015 Gottigen St., 2006-11-16 20:00:00 - 2006-11-16 22:00:00

As the pre-exam crunch approaches, this week's event will be an opportunity for everyone to relax. This Thursday, November 16 we will be touring Propeller Brewery on Gottingen St. (next door to Staples). PLEASE NOTE: There are a limited number of spaces available (25), so we are using a sign-up process this week. If you would like to join us on the tour, please reply to this e-mail and I will add you to the list. If you get added to the list and later find you will be unable to attend, please let me know, so I can make the space available to someone else. If all the spots fill up, we will start a waiting list. Those on the waiting list will get priority when spaces become available or next time we do a tour. I will reply to respondents with your list status. From Propeller: The tour starts in our tasting room, which is connected to the brewery. As you arrive, we want you to quench your thirst before we start the Grand Tour, so...we'll all grab a beer. When all are present, the group will accompany our brewery representative, for a complete tour of the brewery and explanation of the brewing process. After the tour we will continue a tasting session of all the products produced by Propeller, including our non-alcoholic all-natural sodas. The tour and tasting will last two hours. The cost per person is $15.00 and includes the tour and product sampling (those drinking only Propeller soda drink for free). You may also bring your own bar snacks and/or food (even order food in if you'd like). We also offer a full audio and video system so feel free to bring your own music!

Celebrate Halloween with DalOUT & Rocky Horror   SUB 307, 2006-10-26 19:30:00 - 2006-10-26 21:30:00

To celebrate Halloween, DalOUT will be holding an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 7:30pm in Rm. 307 of the Dal SUB. Halloween costumes are encouraged and Rocky Horror-themed costumes are strongly encouraged. Thanks to our successful fundraising as of late, we will be providing some Halloween treats to enjoy during the movie.

Lecture: Gay Literature   SUB 302, 2006-11-09 20:00:00 - 2006-11-09 21:00:00

This week we will be joined by Dr. Ann Martin of the Dalhousie Department of English and Prof. John Barnstead of the Dalhousie Department of Russian Studies. Dr. Martin's talk is entitled "Sexing the Fairy Tale: Queer Approaches to a Literary Canon." For modernist as well as contemporary authors, the fairy tale has been a potent source of reference. As a text that is anything but fixed and closed, the fairy tale has offered individuals a way to explore a spectrum of sexual desires even from within the context of a heteronormative literary canon. In this paper, I want to examine the LGBTQ possibilities of stories such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella," and "The Twelve Dancing Princesses." I'll be looking at a range of writerly and readerly interactions with these texts from the 1920s through the 1990s, but will focus especially on the work of Djuna Barnes, Jeannette Winterson, and Emma Donoghue. November marks the one hundredth anniversary of the publication of the first gay novel in Russia, Mikhail Kuzmin's *Wings*. Prof. Barnstead will include some information about Kuzmin, gay lit in Russia, and a reading of an excerpt of the novel in English.

Venus Envy Workshop: Sex Toys 101   Council Chambers, 2nd Floor SUB, 2006-11-02 19:00:00 - 2006-11-02 21:00:00

Venus Envy will be joining us this week to present their popular Sex Toys 101 workshop. It will be a great opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of sex toys and safer sex. Normally, this workshop would cost you $20, but DalOUT is covering the cost for you. Donations are, of course, appreciated.

Coffee & Board Games   SUB 302, 2006-11-23 19:00:00 - 2006-11-23 21:00:00

Take a break from studying and writing papers this Thursday (7:00 in SUB 302) and join us for some free coffee/tea/hot chocolate and snacks, and engage in some fun competition. We will be bringing some board games and cards. Feel free to bring along some games you'd like to play. Also, we'd like to take a bit of time to brainstorm some ways to raise awareness of DalOUT and LGBTQ issues on campus. We're hoping to apply for a levy this year and want your input on how to increase our chances of being successful.

Radical Discussion: HIV/AIDS   SUB 302, 2006-11-30 19:00:00 - 2006-11-30 21:00:00

December 1 is World AIDS Day. Join us on Thursday for a radical discussion of the fight against HIV/AIDS in the world today.

Welcome Back Coffee House   Coburg Coffee , 2007-01-04 19:00:00 - 2007-01-04 22:00:00

Hey all, we are having an informal get together for coffee at the coburg this Thusday @ 7 to get everyone back on the same page! Hope to see you there!

Beers for Queers   Grad House, corner of University & Le Marchant, 2007-01-11 19:00:00 - 2007-01-11 21:00:00

Come for some serious talk and some serious drinking! (pop and juice addicts welcome!) We have booked the top floor and will be there starting at 7pm.

"Bring Your Straight Friend to Gay Club"   SUB 303, 2007-01-18 19:00:00 - 2007-01-18 21:00:00

This Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7:00pm in SUB 303 we will be having a discussion focused on the role of "allies" in the LGBTQ community. Everyone is encouraged to bring a straight friend or two..or ten to the discussion as their input will be of great value. Topics will range from why we need allies, why/how people become allies, the Allies at Dalhousie program, and anything else that might come up through the course of the discussion. Remember, DalOUT discussions are safe spaces to express your opinions and engage in lively debate. Free coffee and snacks will be provided.

DalOUT Games Night   SUB, 2007-01-25 19:00:00 - 2007-01-25 21:00:00

Join us for some fun and games this Thursday! Bring along your favourite board game and/or a deck of cards. Free coffee/tea/hot chocolate and snacks will be provided.

DalOUT Bake Sale   LSC (near Tim Horton's), 2007-02-01 11:00:00 - 2007-02-01 15:00:00

Time to fire up those ovens and fill your tummies with sweets! We're holding another delicious bake sale in the Life Sciences Centre. If you'd like to contribute something to the sale, simply drop it off at the table (if you can't make it but would still like to donate an item, drop us an e-mail and we can arrange a pick-up/delivery). All sales are by donation, so stop by for a tasty treat and support your favourite Dalhousie society!

DalOUT - Latin Dance Lesson   SUB 303, 2007-02-01 19:00:00 - 2007-02-01 21:00:00

This week we will be joined by an instructor from Dal Dance who will be giving us a beginner lesson in Latin dance, so put on your dancing shoes and join us. As always, everyone is welcome!

DalOUT - Poetry Reading   SUB 302, 2007-02-15 19:00:00 - 2007-02-15 21:00:00

2007 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Spanish gay poet Luis Cernuda's masterful cycle of homoerotic love lyrics "Poems for a Body" ["Poemas para un cuerpo"]. Cernuda was a member of the so-called Generation of '27, a group of poets and artists which included Frederico Garcia Lorca. Wikipedia refers to him as "one of the most influential poets in contemporary Spanish poetry ... [and] definitely a crucial ground-breaking figure for homosexual writing in Spanish." In celebration of Cernuda's achievements, selections from "Poems for a Body" will be read, in the original Spanish by David Iza, and in a recently-completed new English version by the translator, John Barnstead of the Russian Studies Department. Refreshments provided.

DalOUT's 5th Anniversary at the T-Room   T-Room, Sexton Campus (1360 Barrington St.), 2007-03-03 20:00:00 - 2007-03-04 01:00:00

DalOUT is turning 5! Join us in celebrating at the T-Room on Saturday, March 3. The evening will feature a DJ, drag act, live music by The Powdered Box and FREE CAKE!! Bring all your friends! It will be lots of fun! $3 Cover 9pm-1am

DalOUT: Tour Sea Dogs Sauna & Spa   2199 Gottigen St., Halifax, 2007-03-08 13:30:00 - 2007-03-08 14:30:00

Ever wonder what a bath house looks like? Curious? Come to DalOUT's fully-clothed, educational event, and an opportunity to see the controversy for yourself. This is intended as an educational event which will answer the questions people have about bath houses and what they're really like, and to clear up misconceptions people may have. The tour takes place when the sauna is closed. You will find the spa on the harbour side of Gottigen St. between Cunard and Cornwallis.

"Naked": Relationships, God & Christianity   SUB 303, 2007-03-15 19:00:00 - 2007-03-15 21:00:00

On March 15, we will be joined by Kevin Jolly who will be giving a talk entitled "Naked". Ever stop to wonder why we are willing to shed our clothes and get naked physically with another person and yet are less willing to shed other parts of ourselves (our fears, our image of ourselves, or simply our 'hard outer shell') to develop and maintain deep and meaningful relationships? What is it that we are looking for? What is it that we are missing out on? What does this all have to do with God and the Christian faith anyway? Lots! Kevin plans to make this session informative, thought provoking, and interactive. After the presentation we will have a Q&A. Kevin is willing to field any questions about his talk or the Christian faith. He'll do his best to give genuine honest answers. Kevin Jolly have been living in Halifax and working on the Dal campus for the past nine years with a Christian ministry called the Navigators whom he met when he was a student at the University of Waterloo in the early '90s. Even though he has been married for 13 years (to the same woman) and has four kids (so maybe he's a little crazy) he feels very young at heart.

DalOUT Annual General Meeting   Council Chambers (2nd Floor SUB), 2007-03-29 19:00:00 - 2007-03-29 21:00:00

Everyone is invited to attend DalOUT's annual general meeting. We will be electing next year's executive, and making some amendments to our constitution. If you are looking to get involved, descriptions of all the positions are available in our constitution, which is available on the website.