(Queenstown, New Zealand) What better place to host the southern hemisphere’s biggest gay and lesbian alpine party? Event Website
August 27 - September 3
Burning Man
(Black Rock Desert, Nevada) Tens of thousands gather to create a city in the middle of the desert dedicated to self-expression. Event Website
August 30 - September 1
FTM 2008: A Gender Odyssey
(Seattle, WA) Panels, workshops, cabaret, spoken-word, vendors and the Annual Transgender Film Festival. Event Website
September 2 - 7
Womenfest
(Key West, FL) Legendary weekend event full of Pool Parties, Gurrlesque Performances, Sunset Sails, a Lesbian Film Fest, Golf Tournaments and Art Walks on Duval. Event Website
September 3 - 7
Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival
(Austin, TX) Celebrating its 21st Anniversary. Event Website
September 3 - 6
7th Annual Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta & Yacht Race
(Provincetown, MA) Step back in time as you race alongside majestic schooners in full sail. Event Website
September 4 - October 1
Previews of 25th Anniversary Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening
(47th St Theater, 304 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036) Opens October 2. Spoofs of the season include Spring Awakening, A Chorus Line, Grease: You’re the One That We Want, Legally Blonde and Frost/Nixon. Event Website
September 4 - 7
Provincetown Open 2008
(Provincetown Tennis Club) The tournament will host all divisions in men's and women's singles and doubles on har tru clay. To benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. Event Website
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and September 5
David Coss
(Island Breeze, Cherry Grove, Fire Island)(7pm) Enjoy the smooth jazz vocals of NYC's own David Coss. Event Website
September 5 - 7
Atlantic Stampede Rodeo
(Gaithersburg, MD) Organized by Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA), which educates and trains individuals and teams to compete in International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) rodeos. Event Website
September 6 / Saturday
43rd Annual Miss Fire Island Contest
(Ice Palace, Cherry Grove)(12Noon – 6pm) Female impersonation at its best. Event Website
September 6 / Saturday
20th Annual Swim 4 Life and Paddler Flotilla
(Provincetown, MA)(8am) Brightly-colored kayaks, canoes, row boats and paddle boards lead hundreds of swimmers from Long Point Light to Boatslip Beach. Event Website
September 7 - 14
Pride Games
(Manchester, England) An international multi-sport event with tournaments, youth games, kids
program, women’s program, social events and parties. Event Website
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and September 7
Paradise Sunday Poolside Tea Dance
(Paradise, 101 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712)(4pm - 10pm) Sunday Tea Dance. Poolside service available from bar & KETCHUP - Paradise's new restaurant!
The fun doesn't have to stop...GET A ROOM at The Empress Hotel 732-774-0100. (no cover)(732-988-6663)Event Website
September 8 - 17
Pride In Israel
(Israel) A 10-day trip for people in their 20’s & 30’s looking for a fun, yet eaningful Jewish experience. Climb Massada at sunrise, explore the ancient sites of Jerusalem, party in cosmopolitan Tel-Aviv, relax at a Dead Sea spa, and learn about the many issues going on in Israel’s LGBT community today. Event Website
September 11 - 20
National Parks of Colorado
(National Parks, Colorado) Take a tour of all four national parks in Colorado in a 10 day hiking adventure. Event Website
September 13 / Saturday
GMHC House Tours: Sagaponac and Bridgehampton
(Sagaponac and Bridgehampton)(11am - 1pm) Spend the afternoon touring one-of-a-kind homes in the Hamptons. Be inspired by beautiful landscapes, interior designs, and state-of-the-art architecture. Lunch will follow at Almondcello Restaurant. For directions and additional home updates, visit GMHC online. To benefit GMHC. (212.367.1557)events@gmhc.orgEvent Website
September 13 / Saturday
Annual PAWS Benefit
(Community House, Cherry Grove)(8pm) An “on stage” drag show followed by a dessert buffet and dancing to the “oldies”. To benefit the Pines Animal Welfare Society. Event Website
September 14 / Sunday
Capital Rainbowfest VI
(Mill Hill Park, Trenton, NJ)(1 – 6pm) A day for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together for an afternoon of fun, live music and games for the kids. Event Website
September 14 / Sunday
Endless Summer Party 2008
(The Historical Thatched Cottage, 445 East Main St, Centerport, NY) Annual awards reception and gala. Honorees: Joan Bloodgood, Stan Tylinksi and Sandy & Tony Stelleti. Event Website
September 17 - 21
Fresno Reel Pride
(Fresno, CA) Now located in the historic Tower Theatre, Reel Pride is a celebration of gay and lesbian cinema. Event Website
September 19 - 22
6th Annual Kate Clinton Flag Football Classic
(Provincetown, MA) Hosted by the International Women’s Flag Football Association (IWFFA). Event Website
September 20 / Saturday
Out in The Park at Six Flags New England
(Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA) Over 10,000 attendees – donned in red t-shirts – will take over the park for this private event for the GLBT community and our families. Event Website
September 20 / Saturday
HMI Fall Fest 2008
(Hudson Valley, NY) To benefit The Hetrick-Martin Institute. Event Website
September 27 - 28
New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival
(North Main Street, East Parry Street, New Hope, PA)(10am-6pm) The 15th Annual Juried New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival 2008. This esteemed event highlights the work of premier artists and artisans specializing in photography, watercolors, oils, pastels, pen and ink drawings, silver and gold jewelry, ceramics, wearable art, glass, wood, sculpture and furniture. Exhibitors sell the works on display in booths lining North Main Street, East Parry Street, the North Main parking lot and the PNC Bank parking lot overlooking the Delaware River. The festival is rain or shine (Free)(215-862-9990)info@newhopechamber.comEvent Website
September 28 / Sunday
25th Anniversary Folsom Street Fair
(San Francisco, CA) The fairgrounds will be filled with people in their most outrageous
leather/rubber/fetish attire, enjoying the world’s largest and best loved Leather fair. Event Website