Biversity Calendar
Biversity Boston is the mixed gender bisexual network of Greater Boston
January 2012
4 (Wednesday) 7pm -- Bisexual Social and Support Group (BLiSS)
Bisexual Social and Support Group (BliSS) meets on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Thursday of each month. Wednesday meetings are held at the Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston. All bi and bi-friendly people of all genders and orientations are welcome to attend. First Wednesday meetings are peer facilitated discussion groups, sometimes with a pre-selected topic or presenter. Contact <brc@biresource.net> for more info.
9 (Monday) 7pm -- Straight Marriage, Still Questioning
A peer led support group for the woman in a straight marriage/relationship struggling with her sexual orientation or coming out. If interested in attending please contact <kate.e.flynn@gmail.com>. The group meets on the second Monday of each month.
10 (Tuesday) 7 - 9pm -- BRC Board Meeting
Meets once a month to go over the business of the organization and plan upcoming events and programs. All bi and bi-friendly community members are welcome. Info: Email <brc@biresource.net>. Meets at the Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston. Nearest T is Back Bay station on the Orange Line.
10 (Tuesday) 7 - 9pm -- Bisexual and Bi-Curious Men's Group
A male-facilitated group for men who are bisexual or think they might be, meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-9 pm, at Fenway Community Health at 1340 Boylston St. in Boston. For more information can call Jon at 617-927-6032 or email <bihealth@fenwayhealth.org>. The group is free and confidential. Sponsored by Fenway Community Health’s BiHealth program. The nearest T stop is Hynes on the Green Line or via the #1 bus.
12 (Thursday) 7 - 9pm -- Younger Bi/Fluid Group
Meet at Eastern Bank’s community room at 250 Elm Street, Somerville, on the Red Line. If you are between the ages of 20-29 (or thereabouts) and identify somewhere along the lines of bisexual/omni/pan/fluid (or are questioning in that direction), please join us once a month for a few hours of discussion and support. We’ll meet from 7-9 pm and then, if people are interested, we can head to a local Davis Square establishment for more discussion and/or merriment. All genders welcome! For more information email thewriterkate at gmail dot com..
19 (Thursday) 7 - 9pm -- Bisexual Social and Support Group (BLiSS)
BLiSS will meet at Eastern Bank, 250 Elm Street, Somerville. We'll be meeting at 7:00 for an hour discussion to catch up with each other. Then we'll head out to a local eatery in Davis Square for some socializing. Email <bliss@biresource.net> for more info.
21 (Saturday) 11:30am -- Bi Brunch
Bi Brunch is on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Johnny D’s on Holland St. in Davis Sq. in Somerville. It is open to all bisexual and bi-friendly people. No reservation needed. The Davis stop on the Red Line is just across the street. Ample parking is available. Meet a few minutes early by the bar to make sure we can be seated together.
22 (Sunday) noon -- BBWN Women’s Potluck Brunch
At Melissa’s in Waltham. We’ll have a "Winter Warmer" brunch so please bring along soups, warm bread, or any "comfort food." Email Melissa at <cptnkulig@gmail.com> for address and to RSVP. The monthly brunches are great places to meet other bi women in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
25-29 (Wed-Sun) -- Creating Change Conference, Baltimore, MD
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force produces the nation’s pre-eminent political, leadership and skills-building conference for the LGBT social justice movement. Visit http://www.creatingchange.org to find out how you can join hundreds of other queer activists to help change the world.
February 2012
1 (Wednesday) 7pm -- Bisexual Social and Support Group (BLiSS)
Bisexual Social and Support Group (BliSS) meets on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Thursday of each month. Wednesday meetings are held at the Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston. All bi and bi-friendly people of all genders and orientations are welcome to attend. First Wednesday meetings are peer facilitated discussion groups, sometimes with a pre-selected topic or presenter. Contact <brc@biresource.net> for more info.
2 (Thursday) 5:45-9 pm -- Museum Trip to the ICA
The Institute of Contemporary Art has free hours from 5 - 9 PM on Thursdays. Gather in the lobby at 5:45 for the 6PM tour (Now and Then: The ICA at 75). A second tour, focusing on a particular exhibit, will begin at 7, for those interested. Email <KennethTalbot@aol.com> for more info. If coming by public transportation, take the Red Line to South Station and transfer to the Silver Line Waterfront. The ICA is short walk from either World Trade Center or Courthouse station.
7 (Tuesday) 7-9pm -- Bisexual Resource Center Board Meeting
Meets once a month to go over the business of the organization and plan upcoming events and programs. All bi and bi-friendly community members are welcome. Info: Email <brc@biresource.net>. Meets at the Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope Street, Boston. Nearest T is Back Bay station on the Orange Line.
13 (Monday) 7pm -- Straight Marriage, Still Questioning
A peer led support group for the woman in a straight marriage/relationship struggling with her sexual orientation or coming out. If interested in attending please contact <kate.e.flynn@gmail.com>. The group meets on the second Monday of each month.
14 (Tuesday) 7 - 9pm -- Bisexual and Bi-Curious Men's Group
A male-facilitated group for men who are bisexual or think they might be, meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-9 pm, at Fenway Community Health at 1340 Boylston St. in Boston. For more information can call Jon at 617-927-6032 or email <bihealth@fenwayhealth.org>. The group is free and confidential. Sponsored by Fenway Community Health’s BiHealth program. The nearest T stop is Hynes on the Green Line or via the #1 bus.
16 (Thursday) 7pm -- Bisexual Social and Support Group (BLiSS)
Third Thursday meetings are 7-8 p.m. check-ins, discussion, and announcements followed by social time at a nearby restaurant. We meet at the Eastern Bank Community Room, 250 Elm St, Davis Square in Somerville. Email <brc@biresource.net> with any questions.
18 (Saturday) 11:30am -- Bi Brunch
Bi Brunch is on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Johnny D’s on Holland St. in Davis Sq. in Somerville. It is open to all bisexual and bi-friendly people. No reservation needed. The Davis stop on the Red Line is just across the street. Ample parking is available. Meet a few minutes early by the bar to make sure we can be seated together.
19 (Sunday) noon -- BBWN Women’s Potluck Brunch
At Jennifer’s in Cambridge for President’s Day. Please bring a potluck dish and/or drinks to share. A great opportunity to meet other bi and bi-friendly women in the Boston area. Email Jennifer at <jbonardi@hotmail.com> to RSVP/get directions.
Upcoming Bisexual and Bi-inclusive Conferences and Events
January 25-29: Creating Change 2012 in Baltimore, MD
May 19: Boston Youth Pride
http://www.bostonpride.org/youthpride
June 9: Boston Pride March
Donations to the Bisexual Resource Center
When making a donation to the Bisexual Resource Center, please make checks payable to 'BRC' and mail to:
Bisexual Resource Center
P.O. Box 170796
Boston, MA 02117
Donations to the Bisexual Resource Center are tax deductible.
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The Bisexual Resource Center (aka The Bi Office)
Events are held at the Boston Living Center building, 29 Stanhope St. in Boston, unless noted. Located about 2 blocks from Back Bay Station on the Orange Line, commuter rail, and the 39 bus. Exit the lobby of the station on the Clarendon St. side and turn left on Clarendon (or exit directly from the Orange Line platform and turn right on Clarendon), then turn right on Stanhope at the Hard Rock Cafe. We are a block down on the left. Our building is wheel chair accessible. For more information, call our office at 617-424-9595. All donations are voluntary and requested only from those who can afford to donate. Biversity Boston events are open to all bisexual and bi-friendly people.