Bay Area Black in the Life Events This Week

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Hey all,

Check out these events happening this week hosted by Bay Area Black in the Life celebrating
African-American same gender-loving/transgender-loving community. Directions to all events
available on the website (http://www.bbitl.net).

Tuesday, Aug. 17 6:30pm & 9:15pm
& Sunday, August 22 / 3pm & 6pm - Film Festival
The largest black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender film festival in the world

All tickets go on sale 45 minutes before showtime.
PLEASE COME EARLY
Parkway Theater
1834 Park Blvd.
Oakland CA (510) 814-2400
Bay Area Black in the Life promotes the Oakland 2nd Annual International Black Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual & Transgender Film Festival. Oakland is home to the largest population of African &
African-American same-gender and transgender people in Northern California and has one of the
largest and most ethnically diverse concentrations of gays and lesbians in the world.
No surprise to us, so come out, get a slice of pizza, lasagna, or popcorn, a bottle of water, a
glass of beer or wine, and enjoy the show. For information about the films visit:
http://www.clubrimshot.com/filmfestival.html.


Wednesday, Aug 18 - Honors Reception
Lesbians & Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action will honor our community champions.

6pm - 7:30pm
Hop on the train to San Francisco!
Lesbians & Gays of African Descent for Democratic Action (LGADDA) is your host for a reception
to honor the champions in our community who have for many years supported us.
Bay Area Black In The Life & LGADDA Presents
The 2nd Annual
William 'Brandy' Moore Community Service Awards Reception
Honoring Heather Hiles & Bill Barnes
Outstanding Community Service to the BLGBT Community
San Francisco City Hall
1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place
BART: Exit Civic Center and walk to City Hall.
San Francisco CA
For more information visit http://www.gs3entertainment.com.

Thursday, Aug. 19 - Lavender Seniors Lunch Brunch
Engaging our Seniors in the same gender loving and transgender community of African descent.
Thursday, August 19, 12:30-2:30PM
Lake Merritt Garden Center
666 Bellevue Ave. (the garden center is located along the entry drive way off of Grand Ave. &
parking area at Lake Merritt Park, across from Fairyland.)
Oakland CA
This is a special brunch hosted by Lavender Seniors. Come engage with others to eat well, meet
friends and learn about the needs of our aging community and the support services available to
them. The Lavender Seniors will also be showing the film about Ruth Ellis, who was one of the
oldest known ' out' African-American lesbians.
For more information visit http://www.lavenderseniors.org or call 510.667.9655.

Friday, Aug. 20 5-9PM- Networking
Hanging with the other folks that want to get ahead, too--the Entrepreneurs.

Bates House
399 Bellevue Ave.
Oakland CA (510) 893-3881
BAY AREA BLACK IN THE LIFE: Hospitality & Networking Event
This Free event is held at the beautifully restored Bates House Bed & Breakfast in Oakland's
Adams Point area, just a few blocks from the Lake.
BBITL welcomes people from out of town and features a networking happy hour for entrepreneurs,
community organizers, and business professionals.


Saturday, Aug. 21 11-4PM- Family Day
Families and people of all ages celebrating wellness. Something like a family reunion.

F.M. Smith Park
1969 Park Blvd.
Oakland CA
Join us for Family Day where we promote and celebrate wellness, health and healing for families
and people of all ages. Lounge at the park, near Lake Merritt and the Parkway Theatre.
Enjoy good food and fun. We'll have a DJ, plenty of space for you to set up a blanket and bask
in the sun (or shade), a place for the kids to play, lots of health resources, and fun games
with prizes!
What does it cost? All the fun and joy you can bring. See you Saturday.


Sunday, Aug. 22- Film Festival
The closing of the film festival. A treat you don't want to miss.

PARKWAY THEATER
3:00pm & 6PM
1834 Park Blvd.
Oakland CA
All tickets go on sale 45 minutes prior to showtimes so
come early!
The film festival closes with showings that you just don't want to miss.Get there early to catch
the shows. The film festival has been known to sell out. For specific information about the
films visit http://www.clubrimshot.com/filmfestival.html .