Out Astoria

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Out Astoria is a 501c3 nonprofit group formed to organize the LGBT community in Astoria and Long Island City. We provide our members with a way to get to know each other and support our community.

Website: http://www.outastoria.com
Location: Astoria & Long Island City
Members: 85
Latest Activity: on Sunday

About Out Astoria:

Out Astoria organizes the LGBT community in Astoria/Long Island City, providing its members with a way to get to know each other and support the community. Originally started in 2006 as a gay men's dinner group by cofounders Dirk McCall and Brent Gallenberger, Out Astoria now holds several social and community fundraising events each month. It identifies LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly businesses in the neighborhood and forges partnerships with their owners to plan events for the gay and lesbian community. It also provides a vehicle for its members to connect with others to improve Astoria's neighborhoods for all residents. It collaborates with elected officials, nonprofits, and volunteer groups to help keep the LGBT community involved and visible. Out Astoria is governed by a steering committee of 13 LGBT Astorians directly elected by Out Astoria's sponsor members.

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Comment by Roman Rimer on May 22, 2011 at 4:37pm: Hey there,

I'm a new Astoria resident. I'll be taking my one person show, Evolution, which discusses violence in the LGBTQ community to the midwest this summer. I'm looking for financial contributions as well as people to help put the word out, both are equally important.

For more info check out my kickstarter page: http://kck.st/mUa2q7

Thanks so much!

Comment by Greg Niel on November 12, 2009 at 10:11am: This week's dose: http://www.whyleaveastoria.com/group/rants

Comment by Greg Niel on October 22, 2009 at 6:31pm: Just a brief reminder about one man's voice 10 years ago ...

Dennis Shepard.

Comment by megahurtz on August 6, 2009 at 2:43pm: Hey There Everyone!

Astoria has a City Council hopeful from the Green Party, Lynne Serpe, who is gathering signatures for a petition to get on the ballot for the election in November. In addition to being an environmentalist, she is a supporter of the LGBT community, and is asking for your support in order to get the opportunity to represent your rights!

Next Thursday, August 13th, come out for a night of spoken word, homohop, and ribald readings by three of New York's fiercest writers and performers: Brandon Lacy Campos, Shante "Paradigm" Smalls, and Charlie Vazquez.

This is a fundraiser to support an amazing woman who is trying to break a 35-year political dynasty in our neighborhood. Bring your check books or some cash, to donate to the cause (the NYC Campaign Finance Board will match your contributions 6-to-1!).

For more info on Lynne check out www.serpeforcouncil.com.

More information on the party and RSVP via facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108250172092

**Please also come out and support the LGBTQ community at this event! LYNNE SUPPORTS MARRIAGE EQUALITY FOR ALL! ***

Comment by Amari Mercado on June 28, 2009 at 9:46pm: Had to leave Astoria yesterday for Dyke March (quite cool!) wish there were more women though.. Had to leave Astoria today too for the parade...did any of u have a chance to go to the parade and the festival? I just got back, had a good day!

Comment by Amari Mercado on June 23, 2009 at 7:16pm: Thanks for the info...I could really use a good girls night out :-)

Comment by JonathanBlue on June 23, 2009 at 5:09pm: you might want to check out the Albatross - it's older and not the spiffiest gem in the hood but their friday nights can be pretty fun and they're more girl centric on most of the other nights. :)

http://www.albatrossbar.com/

Comment by Amari Mercado on June 23, 2009 at 4:58pm: I wish I did know a lez party promoter...but I don't. I'm in Astoria on vaca till next month and it would've been great to be in the same neighborhood. I really don't want to troop to the city or to Bklyn to meet people. Thanks anyway...if I meet any lez party promoter, I'll let u know :)

Comment by JonathanBlue on June 23, 2009 at 3:51pm: they cater to both but the clientele is mostly guys...they tried doing a lesbian night a few different times but it never really took off...the management is willing to discuss possibly trying it again if you know of someone who's more of a lesbian party promoter :)