First Friday, that six-year-old art-fueled party downtown each month, is facing hard times. To keep it afloat, they are hosting a one-night-only silent art auction from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 at Dino’s, 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. South. $7 donation at the door for hosted bar. John Doe and Ladyfingers doing DJ…
Sex Work documentary: Comparing Countries’ Compassion Australian sex worker Jesse Abraham explores sex work culture in three different countries to learn how sex work laws affect an ENTIRE community. Sex workers are the sexperts! Two screenings, the first at 6 pm and another at 8 pm. Donations graciously welcomed! $5, $10, $20, please give! Hosted…
I couldn’t find an actual video for Lily Allen’s new song “Fuck you” but this will do: My sentiments exactly.
There’s just so much to get to, let’s dive right in: Support SB397! This bill, brought forward by Sen. Maggie Carlton, would create a fund for environmental clean-up and ban the use of non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags within four years. As many long-time Siren readers know, this is an issue very close to my heart.…
Sorry for lack of personalization of posts. Still under the weather but don’t want to let this go unmentioned: PLANNED PARENTHOOD & MTV PRESENT the WORLD PREMIERE of PEDRO on APRIL 1 WHAT: Pedro: The Movie – MTV’s World Premiere In 1994, Pedro Zamora captured the hearts of millions as the first-ever openly gay,…
In The Watchmen the character Dr. Manhattan is usually full-frontal naked. I was impressed that it was never commented on in the story, as in, “dude are you gay?” or “dude, I’m not gay, cover your schlong.” Or other homophobic-tinged, male-parts-are-funny jokes typical of mass-media, big-budget movies. But I can’t say it any better than…
The UNLV production of The Vagina Monologues is this Friday, Feb. 27 at Ham Hall. Curtain at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada and the Jean Nidetch Women’s Center. WEN (aka Women’s Empowerment Network) is hosting an L Word finale party on March 8 at Celebrity…
Happy second day of the Nevada legislative session. Have you contacted your representatives yet? First Friday … It’s not just for art anymore. Join Planned Parenthood’s activist crew as they fan out over First Friday to distribute condoms and talk sex. Meet up at the Charleston clinic at 6 p.m. This week is National Teen…
This spoof video is awesome! Set to Beyonce’s Single Ladies, “Obama” tells it like it is … and has some fabulous moves stolen, too, from the original video!
Did you know that the Roe v Wade decision is 36 years old this year? That’s something to celebrate! Planned Parenthood has organized a Rock for Roe event from 7-10 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Jackson’s Bar and Grill, 6020 W. Flamingo Road. Includes entertainment from local bands as well as information from local orgs.…
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