At the Cuba, CUBAcabana
The U.S. and Cuba have restored diplomatic relations and reopened their embassies – thanks Obama! No really, thank Obama,because now travel to the Caribbean destination is open to Americans and you can cruise on down on a big cruise ship thanks to Al and Chuck Travel. Starting in January, Al and Chuck will take you on an eight-day cruise through the Caribbean which will include stops in Jamaica and Cuba. Get the most out of your gay cruise to Cuba and upgrade to the ALL YOU CAN DRINK adult beverage package so you can enjoy this party ship with all the cocktails you want. While in Havana, Al and Chuck Travel will also take you on a unique tour through the gay culture of Cuba called Havana Nights, Ay Dios Mio! Check out www.alandchuck.travel for more information.
There is no me in L-G-B-T
While we in the community are often lumped together in an alphabet group so the mainstream will know what to call us, within our community many do not know or understand what it is like to be like each other. That’s why Metro Health and their lead trans counselor, Tristan Byrnes, are organizing “Trans Panel: Community Discussions from a Trans Perspective.”
“There is often a feeling of disconnect between the LGB and Transgender Community. This panel is a place for the LGB and non-transgender community to hear personal stories of transgender and gender-queer experiences and a place to ask questions to assist in bridging this disconnect,” Byrnes says. The event will be Monday, August 24 at 6:00 P.M. at the St. Pete LGBT Center and is open to all. For more information visit metrotambabay.org.
Show me how you nerdlesque
Once you finish up getting your nerd and geek on at the Tampa Bay Convention Center for Tampa Bay Comic Con, you’re going to pack up the cosplay gear and head home for a long night’s rest, right? WRONG! Who wants to go home when Sunday night, after the convention, you have Femmes & Follies. Femmes & Follies is a comic book burlesque show at the Honey Pot in Ybor City. Make sure to put your seatbelt on for the second annual cosplay evening. An amazing ride through lustful, sinful, sexy and seductive worlds while you’re being entertained by performances from Ivy Les Vixens, Anye’ Cole and Vita DeVoid, as well as special appearances by Sarasota’s sweet morsel, Candy Muldane, and the queen of vintage, Jenna Beth. Tickets are $10 for general admission, with special prices set for the Femmes Champagne Table and the Ultra VIP table service. Check out www.femmesandfollies.com for more information and to buy tickets.
