We now publish a weekly recap of all the upcoming gay marriage events we can find. Know about something that’s not on this list? Email us the information at info@purpleunions.com.

Today, we have information on the candlelight vigils going on nationwide to honor the life of slain Puerto Rican teen Jorge Mercado.  There will be rallies held in most of the major cities, including Los Angees, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Dallas, and many more.  More information about Mercado’s death and the rallies here (vigils also listed individually below): http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

You can also now find us on Facebook – just search for Gay Marriage Watch (you’ll see our b/w wedding pic overlooking the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge in SF). We’re also tweeting daily at http://www.twitter.com/gaymarriagewatc

Upcoming Gay Marriage Events (in Country, State, City Order)

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Australia, SA, Adelaide: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, QLD, Brisbane: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, QLD, Canberra: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, NSW, Lismore: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, VIC, Melbourne: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, WA, Perth: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 3/3: NMG’s Dinner at the Zoo, to raise money for Australian Marriage Equality (AME). http://tinyurl.com/yjcc8ks

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN PUERTO RICO

PR, San Juan: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Dept of Justice Miramar, 6:00 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ALASKA

AK, Anchorage: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, The Park Strip, 3:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Emeryville: 12/8: ACET fundraiser at Chevy’s, 6-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfpgks3

CA, Fremont: 12/4: Friday Night Social/Fundraiser for ACET, Vida Y Vino Wine Bistro, 7-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y9kfjjp

CA, Hollywood: 11/22: Prop 8 Repeal Signature Gathering, Farmer’s Market, 9AM-1PM. http://tinyurl.com/ylbmqfc

CA, Long Beach: 11/29: The Ho Must Go On fundraiser for Team Courage OC, Hamburger Mary’s, 8 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhg9dpr

CA, Los Angeles: Every Monday: LA Equal Roots Meeting. http://tinyurl.com/ntkal4

CA, Los Angeles: Every Tuesday: Love Honor Cherish Meeting. 7:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/r2kruq

CA, Los Angeles: Every Thursday: Voter canvass training, at The Village, 6:30-9:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Los Angeles: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Santa Monica & San Vicente, 8 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

CA, Los Angeles: 11/22: The INSPIRED Newlywed Game – Fundraiser, at The Silver Fox, 4-8 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Los Angeles: 12/8: Family Values II fundraiser with Selene Luna, Eleven Nightclub, 8 PM-2 AM. http://tinyurl.com/yfw5nr5

CA, Los Angeles: 12/8: EQCA Year-End Event, at Rockwell VT, 5:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ylezsus

CA, Los Angeles: 12/13: A Wedding for All Fundraiser for Equality Network, Hollywood Lutheran Church, 5-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhgd9wk

CA, Los Angeles: 12/13: Asian Pacific Islander Equality Los Angeles General Coalition Meeting, Pacific American Legal Ctr, 6:45-8:45 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Mar Vista: 11/22: Westside Equality Team General Meeting, Barrie & Linda’s, 7-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhcov3k

CA, Oakland: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Macarthur & Lakeshore, 3 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

CA, Palm Springs: 12/11: EQCA Wall of Equality Unveiling, EQCA Office, 5-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yh78g6l

CA, Palo Alto: 11/22: MESV Religious Outreach Movie Night, UUC Church, 5 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ycykpd4

CA, San Francisco: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Castro & Market, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

CA, San Francisco: 12/8: EQCA Year-End Event, Orson, 5:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzsxtam

CA, San Jose: 11/22: Voter canvassing, EQCA San Jose Office, 1-5 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykzs8an

CA, Silverlake: Every Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri: Help EQCA Enter LA Marriage Equal Data, 10-6. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Studio City: 11/22: Prop 8 Repeal Signature Gathering, Farmers Market, 10AM-2PM. http://tinyurl.com/ylbmqfc

CA, Van Nuys: 12/13: Friends of Equality: Holiday Dessert Party, Michael & Nowlin’s Home, 2-4 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfmhcw9

CA, West Hollywood: Every Wednesday: Equality Network meeting, at Fubar. 7-9PM. http://tinyurl.com/nlt3la

CA, West Hollywood: 12/2: A National Speaking Tour with Author/Activist Sherry Wolf, Plummer Park Comm Ctr, 7:00-8:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, West Hollywood: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Santa Monica & San Vicente, 8 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN FLORIDA

FL, Ft. Lauderdale: 1/10: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Hyatt Regency, 12:30-3:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yaqplbe

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ILLINOIS

IL, Chicago: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Division & California, 4 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

IL, Chicago: 4/18: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 1-4 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ybwrvjj

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN INDIANA

IN, Terre Haute: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Indiana State DeDe Plaza, 6:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS

MA, Amhearst: 11/23: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Food for Thought Books, 6:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

MA, Boston: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Trinity Church. 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW YORK

NY, New York: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Pier 45. 5 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

NY, New York: 3/20-3/21: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Javits Center. http://tinyurl.com/ybpxxy6

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

NC, Durham: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Farmer’s Market, 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN OREGON

OR, Portland: Every Tuesday: Portland Equal Rights Coalition Meeting. http://tinyurl.com/yfqd2pz

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TEXAS

TX, Abilene: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, ACU Campus at GATA Fountain, 5:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

TX, Austin: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Texas Capitol South Gate, 6:00 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

TX, Dallas: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, 6:15 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

TX, Dallas: 2/3-2/7: The 22nd National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change: The 22nd National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change will be held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in beautiful downtown Dallas, Texas, Feb. 3 – 7, 2010. http://tinyurl.com/ykppv5p

TX, Lubbock: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, 611 University Ave #220, 6:15 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

TX, San Antonio: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Crockett Park, 8:00 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN WASHINGTON DC

DC, Washington: 11/22: Vigil for slain teen Jorge Mercado, Dupont Circle, 5 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfleuxr

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