8/20 - Join SALGA with Ruth Vanita to talk about India’s historic court ruling

After Work Lounge Event @ Sutra

Are you sick of the hearts? The flowers? the chocolates? The overpriced dinners? Those repulsive, chalky conversation hearts? Let the love doctors at SALGA cure what ails you at:

…join SALGA, GAPIMNY and Q-Wave for a stress-free midweek unwinding session courtesy of a few “Downward Dog” cocktails, Sutra’s low-key fab vibe, and a bevy of other sexy (read: single) folks.

And hey, if February 14th wasn’t enough and you’re still looking to set the stage for seduction, get a load of Sutra’s intimate candlelight and plush velvet couches — or get right to the point with their naughty tipples like the “Finger B–g” and “Sacred Sex.”

After Work @ Asia Society -Apr 17th

Mark your calendars to join SALGA and HRC after work on Fri, April 17th for delectable drinks and free museum tours at the Asia Society!

No cover! Free admission to the museum!

When: Friday, April 17th, 6:30pm
Where: Leo Bar @ Asia Society
[ 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street NY, NY 10021 - Map ]

Participate in the SALGA Raffle!

Raffle proceeds will benefit the first ever SALGA FLOAT at Pride! Support a great cause… make your community visible, and buy tickets today!

Choice of Tickets

1 Silver $10.00 1 Gold + 1 Silver $15.00 2 Gold + 3 Silver $30.00

The first raffle will be held on April 17th at Asia Society. There will be 4 prizes retailing at $80 each, and there will be 2 prizes retailing at $200 each.

The second raffle will be held on June 26th at the SALGA Pride Reception (more event information will follow later). There will only be one prize, and it will be the GRAND PRIZE, which retails at $700.

The prizes consist of a wonderful collection of brand name items (Polo, Coach, Chanel, Bvglari, Hugo Boss, CK, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.).

You can get your raffle tickets for as little as $10! Here are the various raffle ticket options you have:
1. $10 buys you a silver ticket, which is eligible for winning any of the prizes at the Asia Society event on April 17th
2. $15 buys you a silver ticket and a gold ticket; the gold ticket also makes you eligible to win the Grand Prize on June 26th
3. $30 buys you 2 gold tickets and 3 silver tickets. That’s right - it means you have five chances of winning from any of the smaller prizes or the Grand Prize!

Healing After Mumbai - A SALGA Season Event @ Aicon Gallery - 21st Dec

A month has passed since the attacks on Mumbai. The questions before us have changed. How do we move past this? How do we understand our cities? How do we survive the aftermath of violence? How do we heal?

Join SALGA for an evening of reflection, conversation and spirit @ Aicon Gallery

Free screening of ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ - Nishikant Kamat’s acclaimed and emotionally binding film that trails the lingering aftereffects of violence on a city after the 2006 Mumbai Train blasts. Followed by a discussion with

• Acclaimed NY based gay, film maker Parvez Sharma, whose film ‘Jihad for Love’ won critical acclaim across the globe.
• Noted film and entertainment journalist and SAJA Board member Aseem Chabbra.

DEC 21st, 2 pm @ Aicon Gallery
35 Great Jones Steet, New York, NY
http://www.aicongallery.com/

Free event - but due to limited seating RSVPs are recommended to myna_m@yahoo.com

About Mumbai Meri Jaan
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon,
Paresh Rawal, R Madhavan, Soha Ali Khan
Language: Hindi/Urdu/Mumbaiya with English Subtitles
Director: Nishikant Kamat
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New Years Eve Party - The Pink Soiree

9pm onwards @ The lush, warm and lovely
Leela Lounge [1 west 3rd street between Broadway and Mercer]

• Non Stop Mingling, flirting & Dancing
• Midnight Champagne Toast
• Delectable Passed Hors d’oeuvres
• Exotic Surprise Burlesque
• The Best DJ playing Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip-hop, Club & House

Come ring in 2009 at the queerest, most fabulous, most AFFORDABLE New Year’s Eve party ever!!

$25 before 10pm and after 1am | $35 between 10pm and 1am.