“A quirky stir fried journey of self discovery and ultimately,
a makeover of the British Chinese gay experience.”
Special Film Screening: Cut Sleeve Boys
With a Conversation with Director, Ray Yeung
Friday, June 20th, 8PM @ The LGBT Center, 208 West 13th St., between 7th and 8th Ave.
(Please visit reception desk for room number.)
Popcorn and light refreshment is provided!
In celebration of the Pride month, we will present a special film screening of Cut Sleeve Boys, and a conversation with director Ray Yeung! Come check out this brilliant comedy that explores lives of queer Asian men and culture in metropolitan London. Not only are there tons of gorgeous eye-candy in the film, but you’ll also find many similarities and intriguing differences with our counterparts across the pond. Cut Sleeve Boys has won numerous awards including;
Best Feature by Audience winner at Fusion Festival Outfest LA (2006)
Best Actor & Audience Choice winner at Madrid Int’l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (2007)
For more information on Cut Sleeve Boys (including fashion tips!), please visit www.cutsleeveboys.com.
After the screening, there will be a Q&A with director Ray Yeung! Find all about the queer Asian scene in London, what it was like working with the cast&crew, as well as what inspired Ray to write/direct the film.
Event Cost: $ 5 General Admission, $2 for Members (all proceeds go towards providing future member events)
GAPIMNY is having a social outing to screen the Singaporean movie, “Solos,” at Newfest
Movie: Solos
Time: Saturday June 14th, 10:00pm
Location: In front of the AMC Loews, 34th St. 34 street and 8th Ave.
Tickets: GAPIMNY has secured some slightly discounted tickets. First come first serve. For these tickets and questions, please contact Yan Li (yanli66@hotmail.com). You can also buy your own ticket at the festival. Please visit http://www.newfest.org/cgi-bin/iowa/ticket.html
July 6, 2008 at 12:30pm
A nod to the upcoming Bastille Day, lets take over a little bit of France in NYC.
Danal. This former East Village hotspot has changed locations, but its menu of French favorites especially brunch items, which have patrons lining up for a table on weekends remains. Coffee!!
Danal
59 Fifth Ave. at 13th St.
Phone: 212-982-6930
RSVP to RaphaeLkkL@Yahoo.com with name and contact number by the Friday before the brunch.
http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=39623&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0
DowneTime: The GAPIMNY Young Adult Group presents…
Boy’s Night Out!
Dinner + Dancing, DowneTime Style
Thursday, June 12th
In honor of Pride Month, get Downe with the boys of DowneTime in a
special June social meeting! Meet new faces, eat some tasty food, and
start the summer right with a night of dancing and good company
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Dinner @: Dojo West
Time: 8:00 pm outside the restaurant
14 W 4th St (between Broadway & Mercer St)
New York, NY 10012
http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7109180/new_york_ny/dojo_west.html
Meal Cost: ~$9 per person + tax/tip (CASH ONLY)
*Dinner is open to Asian/Pacific Islander men/transgender people ages 18-26 who identify as queer or questioning
Drinks + Dancing @:
Splash Bar: “BLACKOUT!” Party
Estimated Arrival Time: ~ 10:00 pm
50 W 17 St (Btw. 5th and 6th Ave)
*Must be at least 21 (must have ID)
Door Cost: Free with Printout (Click on Thursdays, look for June 12th Ad): http://www.splashbar.com/
or Free with College ID (General Admission ~ $10)
Please RSVP to dinner and/or dancing by e-mailing Terrence5@gmail.com
by Noon on Thursday, June 12th (Cell Phone information will be
provided at that time)
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DowneTime is a new monthly GAPIMNY confidential support and discussion
group open to self-identified young adult queer Asian/Asian American
men/transgender people ages 18-26 of all experience levels. The
group’s goals are to create a safe space for young queer Asian men/
trans folk to discuss issues and shared experiences relating to
identity, community, and activism. Come discuss a range of issues and
meet new peers and friends.