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Butch-Femme Halloween Costume Social

Date:
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Time:
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Event Type:
Other
Organizer/Author:
Michael C. Minor
Location Details:
Bench & Bar at 2111 Franklin @19th St. in Oakland
(19th St. BART station, plenty of street parking)

It's that time of year again! Come out and celebrate in your
Halloween finery and meet some great people! Prizes for best butch
and femme costume, AND best duo (butch/butch, femme/femme,
butch/femme, or other).

When: Thursday, October 28th
7:30-8:30 p.m. singles mingle, 8:30-Midnight dancing

Where: Bench & Bar at 2111 Franklin @19th St. in Oakland
(19th St. BART station, plenty of street parking)

Who: Butch/Femme folks of all colors and kinds, and our friends , no label required-
Everyone welcome

What else: NO COVER CHARGE, drink specials, smoking patio, new
location, elevator, huge dance floor. Restaurants off Broadway, nearby at 10th St.
& Clay.

http://www.bench-and-bar.com/


FAQ:

1) Will I be the only one coming alone? Absolutely not. Ask for
your host, Rope or Michael, when you arrive.

2) Is this only for those who id as butch or femme? No label
required. There is butch on butch, femme on femme, FTM's, andro,
etc. Come and check it out and see if it's a fit for you.

3) Age range? 21-65+, really.

4) Type of people? All kinds; monogamous, dating, poly, leather,
non-leather, couples. Professionals, students, blue collar, working
stiffs, academics, etc.

5) People of color? Yes, there are lots of people of color; more
if you invite your friends of color.

6) What's the dress? Dressy casual. Wear what makes you feel
comfortable.

7) What's this slut night I hear about? It's a fun way to take
show off our inner slut. Slut wear encouraged; corsets, sexy
dresses, etc. We have slut nights about every four months so
stay posted.

8) Other venues? We typically have one social in Oakland at The
Bench & Bar and one in S.F. at various locations. We also have
done speed dating, movie night and game night. We attend other
people's events in the lesbo, dyke, trans, LGBT community.
Spread the wealth.

More questions? Contact Rope at mujeres2@lycos.com
Added to the calendar on Tue, Oct 19, 2004 8:25PM
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