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Arts and Culture Calendar for August 20

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Arts and Culture Calendar for August 20

Here’s what’s on tap for Minnesota’s LGBT arts and culture scene.

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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Uppen Adam’s going Up-and-Beyond!! A quick and dirty burly/cabaret/drag show! [/sws_yellow_box]

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Hey Y’all! I’m a finalist in the upcoming International BurlyPicks competition in LA on Sept 5-6th. I’m competing in two categories: Best Act and Best Singer!

So, to help me get there I am throwing a fundraiser show to help me win these titles!!

Each category has 23 contestants from around the world…and I’m one of them!!!!

Burlesque, Magic, Music, Drag…and more!
$5 Suggested donation

We will be having a beer bust, raffles, games and GREAT perfomers!!

These include:

Co-emcee: Nick Diffatte Comedy Magician!!!!

Barbara Gordon
Harrie Bradshaw
Madame Mad. M. Moxie
Jenna Lynn Wilde
Joe Lyon Hoelzel, the Zombie Magician!
Brandonna Dupri LaReese

SmokeyThrobinson Robinson

Myself, of course….

And more to come!

Come on down! It’s gonna be a blast!

Doors at 6! Show at 7!!

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, August 24. Doors at 6, show at 7
Location: The Saloon MN, 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Admission: $5 suggested donation
For more information, visit Facebook [/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Porn Smart! A Free Class About Understanding & Enjoying Porn [/sws_yellow_box]

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Porn often brings up strong feelings and lots of questions.
“Is watching porn bad for me?”
“Why do I like the kind of porn I like?”
“If my partner watches porn, does that mean they aren’t attracted to me anymore?”

This lecture-style class covers basic information about porn, common concerns, and ways to create your own definition of healthy porn use for you and your relationships. Participants will explore how to develop a relationship with porn that has a positive effect on their sexual self and their relationships.

This event is free!
ASL interpretation available with 72 hours notice.
Everyone is welcome at The Smitten Kitten. This event is open to people of all genders, sexual orientations and relationships styles. Our space is accessible for people using mobility devices. Seating is limited, so please arrive early to guarantee admission!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Laura Rademacher is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience as a sex positive sexual health educator. As a therapist, her areas of specific interest include couple’s dynamics, identity exploration, and sobriety concerns. She has experience working in queer (LGBT*), kink and non-monogamy communities. She enjoys working with couples and individuals to increase happiness, satisfaction and pleasure in their lives.

Rick Laska is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker and sex therapist. His training has focused on: helping people who live with chronic health issues live their ideal sex life; working with people who engage in kink and BDSM, individuals exploring their sexual orientation, people living within or exploring alternative relationship dynamics such as non-monogamy, individuals experiencing sexual compulsivity, sexual addiction or out-of-control sexual behaviors, people exploring the intersection of their sexual health and chemical health/substance use, and individuals recovering from sexual trauma and sexual abuse. His hope is to help anyone he works with, regardless of their struggles, define and work toward their idea of sexual health.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Wednesday, August 20 at 7pm
Location: The Smitten Kitten, 3010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook [/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Utopiacopia [/sws_yellow_box]

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Presented by Frosty Bob and J’s Summer Camp
Written and performed by Justin Caron, directed by Robert Frost
Attention passengers! This summer our spaceship departs from Bryant-Lake Bowl, nonstop to Utopiacopia, the planet of dreams! Our expert flight attendant will take you on a journey through space and through your minds. Strap on your heels and grab your SkyMalls, the adventure begins in T-minus 5… 4… 3… 2… WERK!

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Friday, August 22. Doors at 6pm. Saturday, August 23. Doors at 9:30pm
Location: Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Admission: $10
For more information, visit Bryant Lake Bowl [/sws_blue_box]

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Andy Birkey has written for a number of Minnesota and national publications. He founded Eleventh Avenue South which ran from 2002-2011, wrote for the Minnesota Independent from 2006-2011, the American Independent from 2010-2013. His writing has appeared in The Advocate, The Star Tribune, The Huffington Post, Salon, Cagle News Service, Twin Cities Daily Planet, TheUptake, Vita.mn and much more. His writing on LGBT issues, the religious right and social justice has won awards including Best Beat Reporting by the Online News Association, Best Series by the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and an honorable mention by the Sex-Positive Journalism awards.