List of Queer-Friendly Camps at Burning Man

QUEER FRIENDLY CAMPS AND EVENTS AT BURNING MAN
Greetings party people. Here's an updated list of queer friendly camps and events on
the playa. This is a hastily assembled partial list, so if you have something to
add, let me know. See you at Black Rock City.

PS - most of the events seem to be at Avalon Space Station and Comfort & Joy, so
either camp will be a good place to go for tips and info once you're out on the
playa.

QUEER FRIENDLY CAMPS @ BURNING MAN
ASTROPUPS (http://www.astropups.com/playa)
6:30 and Earth
In 2001, we brought you the now infamous AstroNaughty Show. For 2002, we created the
hottest chill space on the playa, the Happy Dolphin Lounge. In 2003, we joined
forces with the Avalon community, and create a space for stray pups to find
redemption: The Temple of Eternal Dalmatian. In 2004, were creating our biggest
adventure yet — The Dog Star Saloon! The AstroPups have journeyed to the Vault of
Heaven from the far distant Dog Star Universe. The AstroPups will be sending out
"AstroPup Space Probes" — official explorers of the Vault of Heaven sent into the
Universe to collect images and samples of what they find there. The Probes will then
return to the AstroPup Base Camp (aka, the Dog Star Saloon) in the Avalon Space
Station and deliver what they have found as a part of their journey into the
universe. Materials and images collected during the Probe exploration will be posted
on this AstroPups web site once the AstroPup Scientists have had a chance to analyze
the data.

We are looking for adventurers who wish to be AstroPups Space Probes. Candidates can
come by the AstroPups Dog Star Saloon to pick up their official Space Probe Packs at
our Space Probe Launch Party on Wednesday evening. To be an official Space Probe of
the AstroPups, candidates must demonstrate sufficient Puppy-ness, and a willingness
to probe the most interesting, and possibly dangerous, parts of the Vault of Heaven.

Once sent off into the Universe, AstroPups Space Probes are encouraged to find
images and samples of all parts of the Vault of Heaven. After collecting the
appropriate materials, the Space Probes are encouraged to bring the results back to
the Dog Star Saloon on Saturday afternoon at our Space Probe Return Party. Rewards
will be given to those Space Probes that bring back the most interesting materials
from the Vault of Heaven.

COMFORT & JOY (http://www.klodhopper.com/joy)
7:30 and Mercury
We strive to create a welcoming, enriching, and stress-free space filled with art
and activities promoting nourishing relief and cheerful bemusement to all who come.
We are a caring, fun-loving neighborhood-focused community that provides Comfort &
Joy to fellow Black Rock City citizens.

Comfort & Joy's organizational strategy is to provide a comprehensive playa facility
with a broad "umbrella" theme that encompasses a wide variety of projects and
remains relevant from year to year. We are a siesta camp that hosts relaxing and
restorative events in the spirit of a community center like the Women's Building or
LGBT Center in San Francisco. At Comfort & Joy events people can engage their
neighbors while recovering from the desert's challenging environment and stimulating
culture.

FAERIESTAR ARTISTS GUILD (http://www.playafaeries.com)
6:30 and Earth
Part of the Avalon Space Station, visit their website for details.

JIFFY LUBE (http://www.getingetoffgetout.com)
6:30 and Jupiter
Penetration Village and JiffyLube are back for Burning Man 2004!
Teaming up with the boys from Instigator Magazine this year, we'll offer bigger and
better
man-on-man fun on the playa! Just like in previous years, we're planning numerous
sex and adult themed camps as part of Penetration Village. It will be gathering of
gay and bi-sexual themed camps who will collectively encourage a hot and
sex-positive atmopshere on the playa in 2004.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PLAYA
8:00 and Mars
Jeff & Gary are setting up shop on the playa this year. They'll be hosting an
opening party Wednesday or Thursday night. More info later...

VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE CAMP (part of Avalon Space Station)
http://www.noeboys.net/vicc/
6:30 and Earth
Vietnamese Iced Coffee Camp is a temple hidden in the nether decks of the Avalon
Space Station. Pilgrims weary from their trip through the asteroid field can enter
the Pagoda to be served. While enjoying your coffee, relax in the Bamboo Grove and
chat with other coffee-drinkers and visitors to the Avalon Space Station.

QUEER(ISH) EVENTS AT BLACK ROCK CITY

*** DAILY/NIGHTLY ***

GUERRILLA QUEER BAR
Meet at 10pm sharp at Comfort & Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (possibly Friday or Saturday)
Join GQB for some spontaneous manifestations and infestations of queerness on the
playa. We'll meet nightly at 10pm at Comfort & Joy and then migrate en masse to
random locations. The visually and acoustically loudest person will be given a
megaphone and appointed our designated driver for the evening. With no plan, no
organization, and no agenda, who knows where we'll go or what will happen. Bring
your bike, and bring lots of boozy treats for you and your new friends. Loud,
visible-at-a-distance type of attire is strongly recommended.

AFTER GLO
3am-6am, Tuesday-Sunday
Comfort & Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Enjoy cuddles with your playa honey, meet some new friends, and come down gently in
our plush, enclosed lounge at Afterglow, geared for queers and folks like you.

JIFFY LUBE
Sunset to Sunrise
Jiffy Lube, 6:30 and Jupiter
Their slogan, "Get In, Get Off, Get Out", says all that needs to be said. If you're
feeling a bit randy, stop by for some fast, efficient service.

YOGA WITH FUZZY
4-5pm, Monday through Thursday
Comfort and Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Fuzzy hosts this gentle afternoon yoga class inspired by the Kundalini approach with
a focus on spinal flexibility, digestion, and breathing. Expect a low to moderate
impact class with special attention paid to relaxing and mobilizing your back and
oxygenating your blood! No experience needed but please know your limits. Bring mat,
towel or something to sit on.

*** MONDAY ***

COMFORT & JOY PEDICURE PARTY
2-4pm, Monday & Wednesday
Comfort & Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Prepare for the glorious week ahead by pampering yourself and others with a soothing
foot massage and pedicure at this self-service salon. Find fellow foot aficionados
to trade pedicures, gossip, and playa fashion tips. Your hosts will provide
moisturizing cremes, colorful polishes, and tools; bring your creative self & touch
up your look!

*** WEDNESDAY ***
COMFORT & JOY PEDICURE PARTY
2-4pm @ Comfort & joy
(see Monday listings)

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ASTROPUPS' DOGSTAR SALOON SPACE PROBE LAUNCH PARTY
Avalon Space Station, Starts at 7 pm, 6:30 and Earth
For all those wishing to be official explorers from the Dog Star, this is your
chance! Come by the Saloon on Wednesday evening to pick up your AstroPups Space
Probe Pack — all of the materials that you will need to explore and collect samples
of the Universe. Well be giving out Space Probe Packs to those guests that
demonstrate the appropriate Puppy-ness as they will be representing the Dog Star in
their explorations.
Also on Wednesday, join the filmmakers of "Welcome Home: Living at Burning Man", a
documentary exploring how 30,000 people can come to a barren desert and call it
home. Besides meeting the filmmakers, attendees will have the chance to contribute
and be interviewed for the film. For more information on the film, check out
http://www.adogandponyshow.com — be sure to add your own "home" stories!

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HOMO HUMPDAY @ Jiffy Lube
Sunset to Sunrise
6:30 and Jupiter
Those notorious HARDCORE slutboys of JIFFYLUBE Camp cordially invite all jaded
faggots to a special UNCENSORED evening of NASTY frivolity at "QUEERBAR". sunset til
sunrise FABULOUS, FIERCE, FREAKY, & wholly ...JUST NOT RIGHT.

*** THURDAY ***

REHAB DISCO BRUNCH
Thursday, 11am-2pm
Comfort & Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Come to C&J for some home-cooked solids and bubbly liquids (until they're gone!) and
dance and ho-cialize with fellow patients.

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SCRATCH AND SNIFF LOUNGE AT DOGSTAR SALOON
Avalon Space Station, 6:30 and Earth
Starts at 2pm
Take a break from the heat of the day, and join the AstroPups in the Dog Star Saloon
with our special Scratch and Sniff Lounge. Pass into the light with the AstroPups at
our dog grooming parlor. Refresh and renew yourself with funky beats, a flea dip,
and your favorite dog treats.

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QUEER CONGLAMERATION
Thursday, 7-9pm
Comfort & Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Calling all dykes, trannies, fags and freaks! Convene with sparkly queers from all
over the playa at this dusk soiree, and make new connections with fellow inverts
just like you! Start your evening off right by gathering with kindred spirits and
enhance your enjoyment of the playa's nighttime treats. (B.Y.O.Intoxicant)

*** FRIDAY ***
THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE JAIL!
Dogstar Saloon, Avalon Space Station, 6:30 and Earth
2-5 pm
From the folk who spent good time in Lovelock County Jail last year for Infamous
Crimes Against Nature comes a chill-out for the playa derelicts in all of us! Come
relax at the Jail within Avalon Space Station (A.S.S.) at 6:30 and Earth! Come as
your underexposed secret criminal -- or your law-abiding police officer persona! Get
a photo of your stay in the Slammer to send to the folks back home. Take a break
from your scandalous playa conquests. Or even have us whisper gentle suggestions for
your own playa travesties! Complete with goodies, there's no surer way than our
tasty ICANdy Slammers to put you behind bars!

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FAGS OVER 4T
Friday, 4pm-6pm
Comfort & Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Comfort and Joy invites fags over 40 and their friends to join us for an afternoon
tea social. Enjoy cooling refreshments and fun & games with other grownups. Bring a
dish, story, song, or work of art to share. Our younger friends are most welcome,
especially if they're bright, witty, and willing to serve those cooling
refreshments.

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ROMP OF THE PLAYA HOOKERS
Friday, September 3 at 5 pm
Avalon Space Station, 6:30 and Earth, BRC
Slap on your big Wig n' Boobs and come "Work the Playa" and cause some chaos with
glamour-puss Madame Erica Candy Cane for the very first (soon-to-be annual) "Romp of
the Playa Hookers" through Black Rock City. All genders, sexual (dis)orientations,
and specialists welcomed. Just dress skimpy, wear an obscene amount of makeup, and
try to look pretty, girls. Gigolos and pimps (B.Y.O. gold chains and chest hair)
also
warmly welcomed. Be prepared to go hitch-hooking for art car rides and if we oh-so
innocently end up stumbling upon the ending point blow out bash of a
well-established annual BM tradition that selectively shuns half the (male)
population in a brazen blur of bare breasts and bicycles, then.....oops and tee hee!

Disclaimer: Although prostitution is legal in Nevada, the acceptance of money is
strictly prohibited in Black Rock City. Don't take the Romp of the Playa Hookers
too seriously...or we'll seriously take you!

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SECOND ANNUAL CIEQUE DU SHARPEI
Starts at 8 pm, Dogstar Saloon
Avalon Space Station, 6:30 and Earth
Come run away with the circus! Join the AstroPups and the Fire Mystics of Avalon for
an evening of fire spinning, music and magic. Performers of all types are invited to
enter our ring, clown around, or just enjoy the show. At the close of the Cirque du
Sharpei, the AstroPups will initiate all those new Pups - first year Burners and
strays that we pick up on the playa. Dogs of all types are welcome — be you pedigree
or stray — just come with an open mind and prepare to be licked. The initiation
ritual will be followed by a celebration of Puppy-ness with AstroPups, ChewToys, and
all the friends that we've
made on the playa!

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PITSTOP
Friday, September 3 at 10pm - 1am-ish
Comfort & Joy, 7:30 and Mercury
Meet up at the C&J Garage with your hosts The Pit Crew before you tear out for a
late Friday night. A total freshening tune-up for all your parts will be available!

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SATURDAY
Space Probe Return Party @ Dogstar Saloon
Avalon Space Station, 6:30 and Earth
Starts at 2pm
What interesting things did our AstroPups Space Probes find on their trips around
the Universe? Come and find out at our Space Probe Return Party. Rewards will be
given to those Probes that bring back their Probe Packs full of interesting items
from the Vault of Heaven. Special cool drinks and chill treats will be available for
all dogs that come our way.Come and join the AstroPups at the Dog Star Saloon!

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