Gay Marriage Watch

31 Jan

Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 1/31/10

Posted by scott in Gay Marriage, benefits, events, marriage equality, meetings, rallies, rally, same sex marriage, vigil, votes | No Comments

Gay Marriage Watch Events List:

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.

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, NSW, Sydney: 2/14: No More Forbidden Love Rally, Taylor Sq, Darlinghurst, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/9biD8P

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

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 3/20: National Year of Action Launch, Town Hall, 1 PM. http://bit.ly/mnINL

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MUMBAI

India, Mumbai: 4/22-4/25: Queer Film Festival. http://bit.ly/6kcDhP

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

UK, England, Brighton: 11/14: Gay wedding show, The Corn Exchange, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, England, London: 3/7: Gay wedding show, St. James Hotel, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, England, Manchester: 10/10: Gay wedding show, Ramada Piccadilly, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, Wales, Cardiff: 10/3: Gay wedding show, Cardiff City Hall, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ALABAMA

AL, Huntsvulle: 3/15: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Oakwood University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Statewide: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Bakersfield: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Chico: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Fresno: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Garden Grove: 2/12-14: Courage Campaign/EQCA Booth (C29) at Tet Festival 2010, Garden Grove Park, 10 AM. http://bit.ly/4Jx3De

CA, Hollywood: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Farm Mkt, 8 AM-1 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

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

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

CA, Los Angeles: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Grammys, Staples Ctr, 2-5 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

CA, Los Angeles: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Echo Pk Methodist Church, 1-4 PM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Los Angeles: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Hollywood Lutheran Church, TBD. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Oakland: 2/6: Dance for Equality w/MEQUSA, Uptown Body & Fender, 8 PM-12 AM, $30. http://bit.ly/b23FWd

CA, Palm Springs: Every Saturday: Equality Happy Hour, Hamburger Mary’s, 4-7 PM. http://bit.ly/bKvO8V

CA, Palm Springs: 2/20: PS Equality Awards Kickoff Party, Riviera Resort, 4-6 PM. http://bit.ly/9zGaIQ

CA, Riverside: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Borders at Riverside Plaza, 11-3 PM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Sacramento: 5/22: Harvey Milk Day Rally, State Capitol, 11-3 PM. http://bit.ly/aon6jX

CA, San Fernando Valley: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Francisco: Every Thursday: One Struggle One Fight Meeting, 7 PM. http://bit.ly/7HQ8D4

CA, Los Angeles: 2/12: Singles for Marriage Event, Rudolph’s, 6-9 PM. http://bit.ly/5IObNd

CA, Oceanside: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Hill Street Cafe, 10 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Diego: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Bamboo Lounge, 10 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Diego: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Chicano Park, 11:30 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Francisco: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Justin Herman Plaza, 11 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Francisco: 2/13: 2010 San Francisco Equality Awards, City Hall. http://bit.ly/5dVRbH

CA, Santa Barbara: 1/30-1/31: Camp Courage Central Coast, Santa Barbara City College. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Santa Monica: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Ocean Pk Farm Mkt, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

CA, Studio City: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Farm Mkt, 10 AM-2 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

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

CA, West Hollywood: Every Wednesday: Equality Network Meeting, at Crescent Hts UMC. 7-9PM. http://tinyurl.com/nlt3la

CA, West Hollywood: 1/31: Direct Action for Equality – Workshop / Conference, Fiesta Hall, Plummer Park, 10-5. http://bit.ly/4DDk06

CA, West Hollywood: 2/15: Equality Network Valentines Benefit, Sassy, 8 PM-2 AM. http://bit.ly/d7IXAC

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN FLORIDA

FL, Daytona Beach: 3/22: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Bethune Cookman University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN GEORGIA

GA, Atlanta: 3/25: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Morehouse College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

GA, Atlanta: 4/11: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Hotel Palomar. http://tinyurl.com/ybpxxy6

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ILLINOIS

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, Mishawaka: 4/16: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Bethel College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN IOWA

IA, Cedar Rapids: 2/1: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Cedar Rapids: 3/29: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Des Moines: 2/4: Day on the Hill 2010, IA Capitol, 9 AM-4 PM. http://bit.ly/aH4tck

IA, Des Moines: 2/6: Standing on the Side of Love Valentine Party, 1st Unitarian Church, 5:30-8:30 PM. http://bit.ly/4BZDYd

IA, Des Moines: 2/10: Unitarian Universalists Meet B4 Lobby Day, Judicial Bldg, 8 AM. http://bit.ly/doGtnH

IA, Des Moines: 2/10: Marriage Equality Lobby Day, Capitol Room, 9 AM-4 PM. http://bit.ly/5kEWAv

IA, Iowa City: 2/25-2/26: Race, Gender, and Class Symposium, U of I. http://bit.ly/5bYy1J

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MAINE

ME, Portland: 2/9: Toolkit for Courageous Conversations, Equality Maine Office, 7 PM. http://bit.ly/cmQ4pA

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MARYLAND

MD, Annapolis: 2/8: Equality Maryland Lobby Day & Rally, Lawyer’s Mall, 5-8 PM. http://bit.ly/bv8Zqj

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MISSISSIPPI

MS, Clinton: 3/31: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Mississippi College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

MS, Jackson: 3/29: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Belhaven University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MISSOURI

MO, Bolivar: 4/14: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, SW Baptist University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEBRASKA

NE, Lincoln: 4/21: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Union College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW MEXICO

NM, Santa Fe: 2/1: Domestic Partnership Bill Meeting, 1st Christian Church, 8 AM. http://bit.ly/9stVle

NM, Santa Fe: 2/1: Domestic Partnership Bill Rally, State Capitol, 12 PM. http://bit.ly/9stVle

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW YORK

NY, Houghton: 3/9: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Houghton College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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, Lillington: 3/18: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Campbell University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

NC, Wake Forest: 3/17: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, SE Baptist Theological Seminary. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN OHIO

OH, Canton: 4/23: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Malone University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN OREGON

OR, Statewide: 6/24: Bites for Rights Benefit for Basic Rights OR. http://bit.ly/4rN6UC

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

OR, Portland: 4/21: Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon, OR Conv Ctr. http://bit.ly/4XUsp6

OR, Portland: 10/2: Basic Rights OR Annual Dinner/Auction, OR Conv Ctr. http://bit.ly/4rN6UC

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA

PA, Langhorne: 3/7: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Sheraton Bucks Co. Hotel. http://tinyurl.com/ybpxxy6

PA, Phoenixville: 3/5: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Valley Forge Christian College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TENNESSEE

TN, Ooltewah: 2/11: Find the Courage Networking Meeting, Jill & Lorie’s, 7-9 PM. http://bit.ly/8xb0YJ

TN, Knoxville: 3/11: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TEXAS

TX, Abilene: 4/7-8: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Hardin Simmons University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

TX, Abilene: 4/9: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Abilene Christian University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

TX, Austin: 3/4: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Begins. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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, Dallas: 2/12: Freedom to Marry Day Protest, Historical Plaza, 12 PM. http://bit.ly/9qKucM

TX, Waco: 4/6: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Baylor University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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10 Jan

CA: Prop 8 Vigil in San Francisco Monday Morning

Posted by scott in Gay Marriage, marriage equality, prop 8, proposition 8, same sex marriage, san francisco, vigil | No Comments

Received this from Marriage Equality USA:

Attend the Sunrise Vigil for Hope and Marriage Equality

Federal Court Case Challenging Prop 8
Monday January 11, 2010
6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Phillip Burton Federal Building Plaza
450 Golden Gate Ave in San Francisco

Join Marriage Equality USA leaders Molly McKay & Davina Kotulski and Stuart Gaffney & John Lewis, PFLAG parents Sam & Julia Thoron and Helen Laird, NCLR Executive Director Kate Kendell, Lambda Marriage Project Director Jenny Pizer, couples who joyfully married, couples who want to marry, clergy leaders, musical performances by Veronica Klaus, Diane Larsen, local choirs and many many more!

Together we will share the spirit of courage, hope and strength that will herald in the light on this important next chapter of our civil rights movement.

14 Dec

Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 12/14/09

Posted by scott in Gay Marriage, events, marriage equality, meetings, rallies, rally, same sex marriage, vigil, vigils | No Comments

Gay Marriage Watch Events List:

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.

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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA

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 THE UNITED KINGDOM

UK, England, Brighton: 11/14: Gay wedding show, The Corn Exchange, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, England, London: 3/7: Gay wedding show, St. James Hotel, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, England, Manchester: 10/10: Gay wedding show, Ramada Piccadilly, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, Wales, Cardiff: 10/3: Gay wedding show, Cardiff City Hall, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES

USA: 1/3-1/9: Love Takes Over: write your local newspaper about marriage equality. http://bit.ly/5VwxEs

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Arcata: 12/20: Friends of Equality Leadership Networking Meeting, 6-8 PM. http://bit.ly/6TmwO1

CA, Eureka: 12/19: Friends of Equality Blood Drive, behind Bayshore Mall, 12-5 PM. http://bit.ly/5uXHzt

CA, Eureka: 12/20: Light Up the Night for Equality, Bayshore Mall, 5 PM. http://bit.ly/5DByV4

CA, Fresno: 1/23: Orgullo y Poder Conference, New Generation of LGBT Activists, 1st Congressional Church, 9 AM. http://bit.ly/5L1Ph3

CA, Hollywood: 12/14: New Year’s Eve bingo fundraiser, Hamburger Mary’s, 8 PM-1 AM. http://bit.ly/8qRCxe

CA, Loomis: 12/19: Friends of Equality Cookie Decorating Party, 1st United Methodist Church, 3-5 PM. http://bit.ly/5ZRAJ1

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: 12/17: Signature Gathering at LAX Union Rally, 1:30-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/5SCCLF

CA, Oakland: 12/30: Friends of Equality End of the Year Mix it Up! Shashamane Bar, 7-9 PM. http://bit.ly/7gfnv0

CA, Sacramento: 12/17: Midtown Sacramento Friends of Equality Cafe Mixer, 6-8 PM. http://bit.ly/8YTsnh

CA, San Diego: 12/14: Caroling at the Manchester Hyatt (boycott), 6 PM. http://bit.ly/7uNSzA

CA, San Diego: 1/23: 2nd Annual Flawles Tie Party, Wonderhaus Bakery, 6 PM. http://bit.ly/7oGQoW

CA, San Francisco: Every Thursday: One Struggle One Fight Meeting, 7 PM. http://bit.ly/7HQ8D4

CA, San Francisco: 12/17: San Francisco Friends of Equality House Party, Private Home, 7-9 PM. http://bit.ly/61HFsk

CA, Santa Barbara: 1/30-1/31: Camp Courage Central Coast, Santa Barbara City College. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Silverlake: Every Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri: Help EQCA Enter LA Marriage Equal Data, 10-6. http://bit.ly/7uNSzA

CA, Victorville: 12/19: Friends of Equality “Stay Warm”, Eva Dell Park, 9AM-12 PM. http://bit.ly/78iAnQ

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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN DC

Washington DC: 12/14: Marriage Equality Rally, Kennedy Rec Ctr. http://bit.ly/7xh5Kb

Washington DC: 12/15: Second gay marriage bill vote, 11AM? http://bit.ly/7INitJ

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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: 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 IOWA

IA, Bettendorf: 12/17: One Iowa Public Forum, Scott Comm College, 7-9 PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Des Moines: 12/14: An Insider’s Outlook on Gay Marriage, Central Library, 6-8 PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Dubuque: 1/5: One Iowa Public Forum, Mindframe Theater, 6:30-8:30 PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Cedar Rapids: 12/14: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Cedar Rapids: 2/1: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Cedar Rapids: 3/29: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW YORK

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 OREGON

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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TEXAS

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22 Nov

Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 11/22/09

Posted by scott in demonstrations, gay marriage events, gay marriage serbia serbian president gay rights march, gay rights events, marches, marriage equality events, rallies, rally, vigil, vigils | No Comments

Gay Marriage Watch Events List:

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

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, 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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8 Nov

Guam: Nearly 200 Attend Rally in Support of Civil Partnerships Bill

Posted by scott in Gay Marriage, civil partnerships, guam, rally, vigil | No Comments

When University of Guam student Rose Hermoso began to question why her rights as a heterosexual weren’t shared with other members of the community, she organized a rally.

Hermoso, together with three other University of Guam students, held a peaceful rally last night at the Plaza de España, to support civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, community of Guam, she said yesterday.

“They’re not asking for anything other than the same civil rights as the rest of us,” Hermoso said. “We have to do this.”

Full Story from GuamPDN: http://www.guampdn.com/article/20091108/NEWS01/911080313/1002

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1 Nov

Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 11/1/09

Posted by scott in Gay Marriage, maine, phone banks, phonebanks, question 1, rally, referendum 71, vigil, washington | No Comments

Gay Marriage Watch Events List:

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