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NEW! Winter hours for the Pride Center: Monday-Thursday noon-9pm, Fridays noon-5pm. David Bohnett CyberCenter: Monday-Thursday 5-9pm.

10/10:
Pride Film Society. 7pm. A showing of Our Sons. The Pride Center of Western New York, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE/pridecenterwny.com).

10/11: Image OUT Presents: Sugar Rush. 2pm.For info on the film or to purchase tickets, visit imageout.org. The Little Theater, 240 East Avenue, Rochester.

Gay Bingo. Doors open at 6pm, game begins 7pm. St. John’s Grace Episcopal Church, 51 Colonial Circle (Lafayette at Bidwell and Richmond Avenues.)

Buffalo Bears Bar Night. 10pm. For more info, visit buffalobears.org Ms. Kitty’s, 946 Main Street.

10/12
Rainbow Elders of the Niagara Frontier. 3pm. A social group/potluck for LGBT seniors 55+ and their supporters. 202 Elmwood Avenue.

10/14
Pride in Action. 7pm. LGBT activism and advocacy group general interest meeting. The Pride Center of Western New York, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE/pridecenterwny.com).

LOOKING AHEAD

11/1
OUTspoken for Equality. 6pm. For more info. visit www.OUTspokenForEquality.org. El Museo, 91 Allen Street.

Trixxx and Treats: An LGBT Halloween Party presented by the Pride Center of Western New York. Tickets are $20 and include refreshments and snacks. Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street.