21 down
4 February
1pm-5pm
Slide
41 Oxford St , Darlinghurst
Bookings: smay@acon.org.au,
9206 2007
Free
www.acon.org.au
 
Slip into your Sunday best at Slide to party at 21 Down. Listen to DJ Sveta's svelte beats. Watch some wild drag acts. Mingle with awesome community icons while enjoying canapés and mocktails with host Courtney Act. The Slide crowd will be thumping, but no-one will get a hangover from this drug- and alcohol-free event. Produced by ACON's School's Out and Ins & Out projects, 21 Down is for young queers and is free.
 

Big Ball Soccer and Games
Saturday 3 Feb, 2.00pm, Free
Victoria Park, Broadway.
GLYSSN,
Booking: Danny 0410 452 323
www.glyssn.com
Get your running shoes on and bring some food and drinks as we return to the classic games from childhood. Remember TIPS? Stuck in the Mud, Redlight/Statues, Bullrush and of course BIG ball soccer? All classic - all a lot of fun. You don't have to be fast - just furious.
 

dj school
6, 13, 20 Feb
6pm-9pm
Burdekin Hotel
2 Oxford St
Bookings: www.dirtyfilthysexmusic.com/djschool
Free
 
DJ School is a hands-on course operated by Mandy Rollins, Feisty and fellow DJs working in the industry. This beginner level course is offered to young GLBTQ people between the ages of 18 and 25 who are interested in pursuing a career as a DJ. You'll learn basic beat mixing and audio techniques while becoming familiar with mixers and turntables for both CD and vinyl. Places are limited to five. To apply go to www.dirtyfilthysexmusic.com/djschool.
 
i want to meet a porn star
24 February
18-26yo
4pm-6pm
Venue: tba
Venue Address: tba
Bookings: On sale 29 January, 9206 2077
Free
www.acon.org.au/youth
 
A forum organised by Fun and Esteem (ACON) volunteers to provide an opportunity for young GLBTQ people to ask questions they have had about the porn industry. The forum will invite porn stars, producers, directors and other individuals involved in the industry to candidly discuss their line of work.
 
insight out
6-9 February
Launch 6 February: 6pm-9pm
Exhibition 7-9 February: 4:30pm-7pm
Aurora Room @ Twenty10
43 Bedford St , Newtown
Bookings: 8594 9560
Free
www.twenty10.org.au
 
Insight Out returns in 2007 exhibiting works created by young people associated with Twenty10 GLBT Youth Support. The works span a number of media and present the bold and dynamic talents of young artists. For the artists involved, Insight Out provides an invaluable opportunity to be involved in the community and have their voices and ideas heard. The exhibition launch on Tuesday 6 February is an event not to be missed.
 
kingki kingdom
queer central
28 February, 7 March
6pm till late
The Sly Fox Hotel
199 Enmore Rd , Enmore
9206 2007
Free
www.acon.org.au
 
Young queer women, your meals are ready at the bistro. Did you order a main of delicious drag with a side of sumptuous music and a sprig of grooves' Maitre d's Sex Intents and Glita Supernova will deliver their trademark service and a whole menu full of performances, plus the launch of ACON's Young Women's Project and Ins & Out over two drag-arrific nights. Sounds supplied by DJ Sveta and Dave Newman. Begin salivating now for this free meal ticket.
 
tour the kingdom
24 February
1pm
ACON
9 Commonwealth St , Surry Hills
Booking: 9206 2007,
smay@acon.org.au
Free
 
Calling all young queer women and their friends to release your inner drag king. Come on a tour of the kingdom, guided by established performers, experts and enthusiasts. You'll learn about drag herstory and get insider info on make-up, movement and strapping and packing. We'll also play drag-ups and establish your king alter ego. Even if drag's not your bag (baby), come along for fun, games and silliness with spunky young kings-in-waiting.
 
shoot mardi gras
Applications close 16 February
Winner announced 22 February
Mardi Gras Parade
www.ssonet.com.au
 
SSO Media is calling for budding photographers aged 16-23 years to become part of their Mardi Gras Parade media team. The successful applicant will perform duties as one of our accredited photographers, giving a platform to develop and display photo-journalist skills during one of Australia 's iconic community festivals. Accredited photos will appear in the sensational SSO parade issue. For full information and other prize details, log on to ssonet.com.au and click on the logo.
 
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING - caberet night.
Thursday, 8 March
GLYSSN & Shopfront Theatre
Booking: Danny 0410 452 323
www.glyssn.com

 

Calling all young queer women and their friends to release your inner drag king. Come on a tour of the kingdom, guided by established performers, experts and enthusiasts. You'll learn about drag herstory and get insider info on make-up, movement and strapping and packing. We'll also play drag-ups and establish your king alter ego. Even if drag's not your bag (baby), come along for fun, games and silliness with spunky young kings-in-waiting.

 

'On the Same Wave' Surf Awareness day
Saturday 10 March, Free, Ages <25.
GLYSSN, '
Booking: Danny 0410 452 323,'
www.glyssn.com
Grab the suntan lotion and a couple of friends and prepare to spend a few hours with some lifesavers from Surf Life Saving Australia. The lifeguards will take you through some beach safety, surf awareness and of course everyone gets a swim. Fun in the sun for everyone. Book now!