January 2003

Friday, January 3, 6:00PM
New Year's TGIF and Dinner at Due Ragazzi

Start off the New Year on a dazzling note! Due Ragazzi, a restaurant in the Castro, will be the location of our first TGIF of 2003. With three levels, the bar and restaurant will host MAX as a private party for our TGIF social mixer on the street level and mezzanine, and dining will be available in the three top floor dining rooms. If you wish to make advance dinner reservations at Due Ragazzi, just leave the restaurant a voice message at  437-6722 with your name, number of people in your party and call back number. Also mention you're with MAX and indicate if you desire early or late dining. Early dining is around 7:00PM, with late dining around 8:30PM. Dinner selections will be available from the regular restaurant menu. Admission for MAX members is free, and $7 for guests. Space is limited, so we suggest you come early.
Venue: Due Ragazzi, 4230 18th Street, up 1 1/2 blocks from Castro Street, across from Cala Foods.

Friday, January 10, 6:00PM
TGIF in the South Bay

MAXers of the South Bay, and even a few Northern and Eastern MAX guys will meet for a social hour in the South Bay on January 10th. So, put the date on your calendar. The location may change, so keep tuned. Visit the MAXsouth page.

Friday, January 10, 7:00PM
Hot Salsa Ballroom Dancing

Connecting Through Dance offers a monthly “Rainbow Connection”, Gay and Lesbian dance night, on the second Friday of each month. Learn the Salsa and Cha Cha at this not so “Strictly Ballroom” dance event. Featured is a performance by MAX members, Paul Van Houten and Gary Dougan, ballroom dance finalists at the Sydney Gay Games. The class is from 7:00PM to 9:00PM, followed by dancing and a show until 11:00PM. The location is the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue at Harrison Street, Oakland. Connecting Through Dance is a nonprofit organization helping to bridge the gaps created by race, creed, color, sexual orientation, disabilities and generations, through the experience and principles of partner dancing. For more information call:  501-4713 or  255-6071.  Buy your ticket online.

Saturday, January 11, 2:00PM
An Afternoon of Comedy

A Saturday afternoon of gay comedy at the home of a San Francisco MAX member: Good food, good drinks, good fun with men of MAX. Funny and touching, John Leguizamo's award-winning FREAK and one other comedy tape will be shown. Your ticket price covers great food and drinks. This event will take place in the home of one of our MAX members in San Francisco. Directions will be supplied when you purchase a ticket.

Sunday, January 12, 4:00PM
New Member Dinner in San Francisco

MAX holds a monthly New Member Dinner to which you are invited, even if you're not yet a member. If you are a new member or considering membership in MAX and would like to meet some other fun guys, you'll have a great time at our monthly dinner party. It will be a simple dinner prepared as a team effort by all those who attend. The cost is about $10 and will be shared by attendees. What we usually do is take some group photos, organize teams to prepare dinner, hear a short presentation about MAX, and talk around the dinner table and get to know each other. If you're interested, send us an email. We'll let you know if there's space left and give you all the details.

Sunday, January 12, 5:00-9:00PM
Bleu Bar in Danville

Enjoy the East Bay’s newest Alternative Bar and Dance Club in Danville. Special entertainment will be provided. All MAX members and guests will receive a discount of $2.00 on the cocktail of their choice during these times only. Light snacks will be provided. No cover charge. No need to reserve ahead, just show up and look for Jerry Tusan or Derwyn Denton for your special discount sticker. Bleu is located at 519 San Ramon Valley Road in Danville. Check out their web site www.bleu.us.

Thursday, January 16, 7:00PM
Memo’s Mexican Restaurant

What’s hot? It ain’t just the chili peppers. It’s Concord’s newest import from south of the border. Already written up as the hottest new restaurant in Concord, Memo’s has created a cozy and intimate atmosphere with authentic cuisine from Old Mexico. Join MAX for a hot dining experience, with cocktails at 7:00PM and dinner at 7:30PM. Your price includes tortilla soup or salad, pan-seared Tilapia (fish) or Chicken Pipian with select accompaniments, dessert and beverages. (No host beer and wine available). Only $30 for members and $35 for guests. Reservations and payments MUST be made in advance. Pay online or contact Paul Shields at  933-6910, or e-mail for more information. Memo's is at 2118 Mt. Diablo Street, Concord (A block off Toto Santos Plaza)  691-6200.

Friday, January 17, 6:00PM
TGIF at the Argent Hotel, San Francisco

On the third Friday in January, MAX will hold our TGIF at the Argent Hotel in San Francisco. Our gathering spot will be the beautiful lounge off the lobby. No charge for admission. The Argent Hotel is at 50 3rd Street, near Market Street.

Sunday, January 19, 3:00-6:00PM
Beer Bust at the Eagle

The MAX Outreach committee is organizing another of their wildly popular Sunday afternoon beer busts at the Eagle Tavern. The proceeds benefit the MAX Fund which grants donations to worthy charitable organizations, such as Aguilas, Inc., Immune Enhancement Project, The New Conservatory Theater, Queer Youth Training Collaboration, Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County, San Francisco Art & Film for Teenagers, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Jon Sims Center for the Arts, Stop AIDS Project, and Theater Rhinoceros. Your $8 admission helps support organizations like these. We'll see you there!

Tuesday, January 21, 7:00PM
General Membership Meeting

Each year MAX holds a General Membership Meeting where the MAX Board of Directors gives you the lowdown on finances and plans for year. Come and learn how MAX spends money, how each MAX committee fits into the big picture, and get answers to those questions that have been keeping you up nights. It's always very informative and a fun meeting. This year's meeting will be held at the Jon Sims Center, 1519 Mission Street in San Francisco, between 11th Street and So. Van Ness, one block from the Van Ness Muni Metro stop, and right next door to the Loading Dock bar. A $5 door charge will cover your drinks and snacks.

Friday, January 24th, 6:00-9:00PM
TGIF in the East Bay

MAXeast puts on a great TGIF! The friendly guys of the East Bay invite you to come and socialize with them at the Walnut Creek Marriott. See the MAXeast web page for more details.

Sunday, January 26th
Renaissance Sunday at ClubSport

Superbowl party in the club bar at 3pm. Free beer courtesy of your MAXsports Director!

MAXsports has arranged for you to be a guest for a day at a new world class sports club. Guests of Renaissance ClubSport enjoy complimentary access to ClubSport, an 85,000 square foot fitness facility offering: 12,000 square foot fitness floor, five group exercise studios, court sports, aquatic center and childcare services. Guests can also indulge and unwind in C-Blue Wet Bar and Bistro, or R-Spa offering a variety of spa treatments. Renaissance ClubSport is conveniently located off of highway 680 in Walnut Creek. You could become a member of ClubSport for $700, but why not be a guest for the day for $25 for MAX members, and $36 for non-members! Buy your day pass online.

Sunday, January 26, 4:00PM
New Member Dinner in San Francisco

MAX holds a monthly New Member Dinner to which you are invited, even if you're not yet a member. If you are a new member or considering membership in MAX and would like to meet some other fun guys, you'll have a great time at our monthly dinner party. It will be a simple dinner prepared as a team effort by all those who attend. The cost is about $10 and will be shared by attendees. What we usually do is take some group photos, organize teams to prepare dinner, hear a short presentation about MAX, and talk around the dinner table and get to know each other. If you're interested, send us an email. We'll let you know if there's space left and give you all the details.

Sunday, January 26, 5:00PM
7 Sins at the Shelton Theater, San Francisco

7 SINS - With Terri Garr as special celebrity guest. At each show, 7 performers take the stage to confess true and hilarious stories (monologues) from their own lives, each tied to one of the 7 Deadly Sins. A repertory of performers and special guest stars ensures that every show is a one-time-only event and always a unique, compelling evening of theater. It’s not stand-up, sketch comedy, improvisation or performance art. It’s not a play. It’s fully produced “reality” theater at its best. The cast includes the best comics, actors, performance artists and writers from the Bay Area and beyond.

On January 26 the special guest is Academy Award nominated actress and comedienne Teri Garr(“Tootsie", “Friends”). The 7 SINS repertory cast includes Bay Area favorites Pat Carey, Chantal Carrere, Carla Clayy, Kay Demartini, Rachel Eisner, Karen Hirst, Alexia Jackson, James Judd, Lara Kehoe, Amanda Moody, Audrey Rapoport, Christine Schoenwald, Bridget Schwartz, Jon Seltzer, Eleanor Scott, and others! There will be a champagne reception either pre- or post-show to meet the cast. At the Shelton Theater, 533 Post Street, between Mason and Powell, near Union Square. $22 for MAX members, $27 for guests. Buy your tickets online now!

Friday, January 31st, 6-9PM
TGIF at Saks
Fifth Friday: Fifth Avenue: Fifth Floor

Your own Private Shopping night at Saks Fifth Avenue! MAX members and friends are invited to an evening of shopping and socializing at Saks Fifth Avenue, "The Men's Store," Designer Fashions Department, 5th Floor, in San Francisco near Grant Avenue, at 220 Post Street. You will receive a 15% discount on purchases of Men's Advanced Designer Collections! This fabulous benefit for Shanti is only $20 at the door (on the 5th Floor), and includes Complimentary Cocktails, Appealing Appetizers, Mesmerizing Music, and Sensual Surprises! Don't miss this exclusive event, sponsored by MAX Outreach and Shanti Special Events.

Shanti is a non-profit agency that has been providing emotional support and practical assistance to people living with AIDS, Breast Cancer and other life-threatening illnesses for over 28 years.

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