It’s here! It’s here it’s here it’s here! Oh my gosh IT’S HERE!

WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL AUTOSTRADDLE MEET-UP WEEK!

I imagine this is what a small child feels like on Christmas morning, though please keep in mind that I’m Jewish and have never actually experienced a real Christmas morning, either as a child or as an adult. But if Christmas feels like joy and happiness and anticipation and THE BEST DAY EVER, then I am fairly confident in saying that kicking off the Second Annual International Autostraddle Meet-Up Week truly does feel just like Christmas morning!

Last week we got home from A-Camp and immediately decided we couldn’t live without seeing your weirdos face to face every day for the rest of our lives, so we announced our Second Annual International Autostraddle Meet-Up Week(s), a holiday so fantastic we pretend it’s a week but it’s actually more like two. As always, you wonderful humans that make up our robust and lively and smart and sexy community stepped up to the plate in a major way to host events, and now we’ve got things going on in California, Nova Scotia, Beijing, London, and Texas, JUST TO NAME A FEW. You guys, I’m so excited I could just faint. I won’t, don’t worry. But I could. I really could.

So just in case you missed our first post, here is a comprehensive list of every meet-up happening from now through Nov. 3. If you want to add another meet-up to the mix, there’s still time! You can email Goddess Chelsey about it at chelsey [at] autostraddle [dot] com and we’ll update this post and the original post. And listen, if you guys wanna meet-up anytime, anywhere, any day, you should just go for it! Wanna plan a meet-up AFTER Nov. 3? You don’t need our permission! GO RIGHT AHEAD. We want you to be meeting and mingling all the time, because we’re prepping to take over the world with our Gay Baby Army, mmmkay? This, as always, is only the beginning.

PS: It is our greatest hope & dream to create a giant photographic recap of all these meet-ups at the end of the month, just like we did last year, but in order to do that we need some photos from you. So if you are planning to attend an event, please take a couple of photos! Camera phones are okay but real cameras are better. And of course, please check in with everyone at the meet-up, make sure they know your photos may end up on the Internet, and do not take their picture if that makes them uncomfortable, because duh.

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Albany, New York

Drinks & Dancing
Hosts: Emily & Natalia
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Oh Bar
Time: 9pm
Special Instructions: RSVP on Facebook
RSVP: FB event page

Albuquerque, New Mexico

AlbuQUEERque Dinner
Host: Connie
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Location: The Golden Crown Panderia (1103 Mountain Rd NW)
Time: 5:30/6 – 8pm (The earlier you get there the earlier you will have your food, their pizzas are the best but they take forever to make.)
Special Instructions: The space is a little small, so we can move it to another Old Town restaurant if needed based on FB reservations. They have a parking lot if you want to drive, and it is right on the shared bike road if you want to bike! There are no public transportation buses that go through there though.
RSVP: FB event page

Amsterdam, Netherlands

An Adventure Activity!
Host: Ayla
Date: Friday, Oktober 25
Location: We’ll be meeting at Amsterdam Centraal
Time: 1pm (13)
Special Instructions: Activity undecided. Meet at Amsterdam Centraal.
RSVP: FB event page

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Potluck Picnic!
Host: Rachel
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Picnic Grove of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 1:30pm
Special Instructions: Bring a snack or dish to share, and/or a thermos of something warm. (No alcohol allowed inside the gardens). Once we’ve picnicked together, we can make an optional plan to go a bar later that evening if people would like! Dress warm!
RSVP: FB event page

Ashland, Oregon

Potluck Picnic and Hangout
Host: Jay Lundy
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Triangle Park
Time: 12pm to whenever
Special Instructions: It would be great if you good bring a dish or drink, anything to share.
RSVP: FB event page

Athens, Georgia (CANCELLED)

Apps, Drinking and a Possible Movie
Host: Nina K. Guzman
Date: TBA!
Location: Pulaski Heights
Special Instructions: Appetizers, drinking (Might be able to put a movie on the big screen)
Time: TBA!
RSVP: FB event page coming soon!

Atlanta, Georgia

Brunch and Frolic in the Park
Host: Brit
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Midtown Flying Biscuit (10th and Piedmont)/Piedmont Park
Time: 11:30am
Special Instructions: Let’s meet at the Biscuit, grab some take out and frolic in the park! Bring a friend, something to sit on, and your sunday best (or what you wore last night).
RSVP: FB event page

Baltimore, Maryland

HOMOween Queer Dance Party and Performances!
Host: Myloh C. Jackson, Sarah Tooley, Victor F. DeMendonça Torres and Rebecca Nagle
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: Metro Gallery (1700 N Charles St.)
Time: 9pm – 2am
Special Instructions: GLITTER THIGHS is for all queers, trans and intersex folks, and our adoring allies! Part cabaret, all dance party. Offering affirmation, celebration, and respect while being a space that is inclusive of our differences. Come for connection and community building. $5 before 10pm. $7 after 18+ wheelchair accessible, costumes highly encouraged, glow in the dark theme.
RSVP: FB event page

Beijing, China

Dinner
Hosts: Willa & Jess
Date: Monday, October 28
Activity: Dinner – Guilin/Yunnan food (vegetarian-friendly, cost: approximately 50 RMB/person)
Location: Trainspotting (猜火车), 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District, Beijing
东城区
方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国子监南临)
Walking distance from Andingmen station on line 2 and Beixinqiao station on line 5
Time: 7pm
Special Instructions: Please send Willa an email at dong [dot] wmc [at] gmail [dot] com by 5pm October 28th so that we can make a reservation and if you want my cell phone number. The reservation will be under last name 董. Please feel free to call/email if you need directions, get lost, etc.
RSVP: Willa – dong [dot] wmc [at] gmail [dot] com

Berlin, Germany

Autostraddle Meets Queer Couchsurfing: Drinks in Neukölln!
Host: Nicole
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: Suzie Fu Bar, Flughafenstr. 25, Berlin (U8 Boddinstraße, U7 Rathaus Neukölln Buses 104, 167 and 334)
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: We’ll be meeting at Suzie Fu Bar in Neukölln. It’s a cute queer-owned bar where you can order Emotional Cocktails based on your feelings that day, or stick with your standard beer! It’s a small bar so we’ll be easy to find, but if you’re afraid you won’t find us feel free to message me on FB or e-mail nabramow[at]gmail for my number.
RSVP: FB event page

Boston, Massachusetts

The Last SoWa
Hosts: Cara & Vanessa
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: SoWa Open Market (540 Harrison Ave.)
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Let’s meet at the entrance to the market, then we can wander around together or in small groups or individually or whatever your heart desires.
RSVP: FB event page

Halloween Queeraoke!
Hosts: Boston Auto Crew with Special Guest Lizz Rubin
Date: Thursday, October 31
Location: The Midway Cafe (3496 Washington St.)
Time: 10pm
Special Instructions: Come in costume, be prepared to serenade Special Guest Dr. Lizz Rubin. If you want to get a spot doing karaoke you should plan to be there by 10pm at the latest.
RSVP: FB event page

Pre HOLLAween Party Meet-Up
Host: Jamie
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: Flour Bakery in Back Bay (131 Clarendon St.)
Time: 7-8pm
Special Instructions: Costumes welcome! If you miss the meet-up please join at the Hoallaback! Boston HOLLAween party at Make Shift. (Details on event page.)
RSVP: FB event page

Meet-Up Group
Host: Lauren Fairbanks
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Dicks Last Resort (Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 4 N Market St.)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: Meeting for lunch. Afterwards, walking about fanueil hall marketplace and maybe down to the pier if anyone is interested! Low key event for those who aren’t into parties, work later, etc etc.
RSVP: FB event page

Bronx, New York (CANCELLED)

Tour de Bronx Bike Ride
Hosts: Gabby Rivera & Laura Wooley
Date: Sunday, Oct. 27
Special Instructions: Tour de Bronx is a 25 mile Free bike tour of the Bronx
Location: Bronx County Courthouse (Grand Concourse & East 161st)
Time: 9:30am
RSVP: FB event page

Brooklyn, New York

Section II’s Julie Goldman Live Comedy Show Taping
Host: Allie Esslinger & Section II
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: Littlefield Brooklyn (622 Degraw Street.)
Time: Doors at 7pm /Show at 8pm
Special Instructions: Tickets are $10. Purchase them here.
RSVP: FB event page 

Charleston, South Carolina

Farmers Market Trip and Picnic!
Host: Paige Anderson
Date: November 2nd
Location: Marion Square, Downtown Charleston
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: A trip to the farmers market and a picnic with all of our goodies afterwards. Make sure to bring cash because there are very few (if any) stalls at the market that will take credit cards. And if you don’t want to sit on the grass feel free to bring a blanket or towel!
RSVP: FB event page

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Queer Bar Night
Hosts: Daniela & Liz
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: The Living Room (3/1 Hassadisewee soi 3)
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: We’re meeting at The Living Room, a queer own bar and space in Santhitam area. It’s a Halloween party meets Autostraddle Meet-up so dress up in your most fantastical fabulous costume!
RSVP: FB event page

Chicago, Illinois

Bourgeois Pig Cafe
Host: Vanessa
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Bourgeois Pig Cafe (738 West Fullerton Avenue)
Time: 1 pm
Special Instructions: Don’t be confused by the two front doors. We’ll be on the left side looking queer as fuuuuuck.
RSVP: FB event page

Chicagostraddlers Brunch/Picnic!
Host: Amanda
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Logan Square – TBD (Either Katie/Jill/Amanda’s house or a park in Logan Square)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: Please bring a dish to share!
RSVP: Join the Chicagostraddlers FB page to access the FB event page

Claremont, California

Sunday Brunch
Host: Melinda
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Euro Cafe (546 E. Baseline Road)
Time: 11am
Special Instructions: Be prompt, or promptish. This place closes at three.
RSVP: FB event page

Cleveland, Ohio

Happy Hour(s)
Hosts: Lora & Jen
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: The Fairmount (2448 Fairmount Blvd.)
Time: 6pm
Special Instructions: If the weather is nice we’ll be on the back patio. If not, we’ll try to get a table near the fireplace!
RSVP: FB event page

Columbus, Ohio

Meet-Up at the Barcade
Hosts: Annie & Liz
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: 16 Bit Arcade (254 S. High Street)
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
RSVP: FB event page

Dallas, Texas

Picnic at Klyde Warren Park
Host: Yvonne
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Let’s meet outside of the Children’s Park entrance and then find a cozy spot to chill and eat!
Time: 1-3pm
Special Instructions: Pack a picnic, food to share or bring money for the food trucks. Other things you might want to bring: a blanket to sit on or a frisbee or something to throw around.
RSVP: FB event page

Denver, Colorado

Beer, Burgers, Board Games
Host: Vivian Underhill
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location:Vine Street Pub (1700 Vine St)
Time: 5-whenever?
Special Instructions: None; just bring your smiling self, maybe a friend, and be ready to make some more friends.
RSVP: FB event page

Dublin, Ireland

Halloween Auto-Brunch
Host: Aimée
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: It’s a potluck brunch, post what you’re bringing on the facebook event page
RSVP: FB event page

Edinburgh, Scotland

Tea & Coffee
Hosts: Emma & Hannah
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Pep and Fodder, Waterloo Place
Time: 2pm
RSVP: If you need to get in touch with us, email Hannah on diveridedash [at] gmail [dot] com.

Fresno, California

Central Valley Meet-up
Host: Jamie
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: The Revue (620 E. Olive Ave.)
Time: 6pm
Special Instructions: Come hang out in the Tower District with other queer ladies and readers of Autostraddle.
RSVP: FB event page

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Brunch at Alteregos Cafe
Host: Monika
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Alteregos Cafe
Time: 12pm
RSVP: FB event page

Hamilton, New Zealand

Dinner/Drinks
Host: Jenny
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: The Bank (117 Victoria St.)
Time: 5pm
Special Instructions: Might go for a movie or something after.
RSVP: FB event page

Hollywood, California

Watching a Show
Host: Sandy Berm
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Cheetah Club (4600 Hollywood Blvd.)
Time: 9:30pm
RSVP: FB event page

Houston, Texas

Big Star Bar Night
Host: Marisa
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Location: Big Star Bar (1005 W. 19th St.)
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: Weather permitting, we can sit at the large picnic tables in the back. If not, I’m sure we’ll be able to figure something out. Be sure to check Facebook for updates.
RSVP: FB event page

Juneau, Alaska

Host: Katie
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: The Rookery (111 Seward St.)
Time: 5pm
RSVP: katie.spielberger [at] gmail [dot] com

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dinner & Andrea Gibson!
Host: Stephanie
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: TBA
Time: 6pm
RSVP: FB event page

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Lunch at Siu Shun Village Cuisine
Host: Laura Mandanas
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Shop No.6, L7/F, Enterprise Square (38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, 九龍灣宏照道38號MegaBox 7樓6號舖)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: Email Laura (lauram [at] autostraddle [dot] com) if you have an alternate suggestion — she isn’t from the area, but she would really, really love to meet you!
RSVP: FB event page

Los Angeles, California

Potluck Picnic!
Host: Chelsea
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Barnsdall Art Park (4800 Hollywood Boulevard)
Time: 12-3pm
Special Instructions: Bring something to eat/drink/sit on!
RSVP: FB event page

Day Hike in Malibu
Host: Mackenzie Silvers
Date: Sunday, October 27
Activity: Day Hike
Location: Corral Canyon Trail, Malibu
Time: 10:45am, but probably start at 11am just to be safe
Special Instructions: Bring water, food, comfortable shoes, and whatever else you may need for hiking.
RSVP: FB event page 

Westside Whiskey Business
Host: Julia
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Location: The Townhouse and The Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice (52 Winward Ave.)
Time: 11-2am
Special Instructions: A no-cover burlesque show in the wee hours by the beach! Held in The Del Monte Speakeasy, downstairs. Just grab yourself an old fashioned, waltz through the bar, pass the restrooms and pool tables, and descend the back staircase. There is a bar downstairs as well. The dames dance at 11! Parking should be a breeze. Dress: casual.
RSVP: FB event page

Drinks in a Cozy Dive Bar
Host: Melinda
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: The HMS Bounty (3357 Wilshire Blvd.)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: The bar is on the bottom floor of an old hotel, appropriately called the Gaylord. It’s also metro (Red and Purple Line) accessible.
RSVP: FB event page

Las Vegas, Nevada

Vegas Brunch
Host: Rachel R.
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: The Bronze Cafe at The Center (401 S. Maryland Pkwy) 
Time: 11am
RSVP: FB event page

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Lunch at Mello-Mello
Host: Tammy & Vassiliki
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Mello-Mello (40-42 Slater St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4BX)
Time: 1pm
RSVP: FB event page

London, United Kingdom

Reclaim the Night
Host: Fikri
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Connaught Hall (36-45 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9EX / nearest tube: Russell Square, Euston)
Time: 6:30pm
Special Instructions: The main meeting point is at the Institute of Education (Bedford Way) and the march through central London starts at 7pm, so if you think you’ll be late or won’t be able to find us message me on FB or e-mail fikrialkhatib[at]gmail for my number.
RSVP: FB event page

Science Museum Late
Host: Rushaa
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Location: Science Museum (Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2DD / nearest tube: South Kensington)
Time: 5:45pm (dinner) / 6:45pm (actual event)
RSVP: FB event page

QueerTEA
Host: Fikri
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Yumchaa Camden Parkway (35/37 Parkway, London NW1 7PN / nearest tube: Camden Town)
Time: 4pm
RSVP: FB event page

Lucerne, Switzerland

Drinking and Snacks!
Host: Sarah
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: TBA; suggestions are more than welcome.
Time: 9pm
RSVP: FB event page

Lyon, France

Group Dinner
Host: Zoe Jackson
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: Rendezvous by Louis XIV at place Bellecour
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: Group dinner finishing up at one of Lyon’s LGBTQ venues. All of the event organisers are new to Lyon so recommendations of restaurants with at least one vegetarian option & the best queer bars/clubs would be much appreciated!
RSVP: FB event page

Melbourne, Australia

Choose Your Own Adventure
Host: Rachael
Date: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Activity: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Location: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Time: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Special Instructions: There seems to be some interest in an Melbourne meetup, but in order to gauge interest/figure out when/where the meetup will be I have created a facebook group. Hope this is okay!
RSVP: FB event page

Memphis, Tennessee

Brunch
Host: Myah Swanson
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Cafe Eclectic (603 N McLean Blvd.)
Time: 12 pm
Special Instructions: Weather permitting, we will be sitting outside soaking up some rays. If you can’t spot this group of queers, just simply ask!
RSVP: FB event page

Mexico City, Mexico

Food and Drink at Lilit
Host: Marcia Castillo
City: Mexico City
Date: Saturday, November 3
Location: Lilit: Orizaba (125E, Col. Roma, Mexico DF)
Time: 6pm
RSVP: FB event page

Miami, Florida

Sunset Happy Hour
Host: Veronika & Caro
Date: Sunday, October 27
Activity: Sunset Happy Hour
Location: Mondrian, South Beach (1100 West Ave.)
Time: 5-9pm
RSVP: FB event page 

Mosco, Idaho

Brunch & Talking
Hosts: Samantha & Clare
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Breakfast Club or Moscow Food Co-Op (TBD on Facebook Event)
Time: 11am
Special Instructions: Bring a little money for food!
RSVP: FB event page

New York City, New York

LezCab: Happily Ever After
Host: LezCab
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: The Duplex (61 Christopher Street)
Time: 7pm
Special Instructions: Join your favorite queer women in musical theatre, as we celebrate a night of songs from recognizable, fairytale-oriented, princess-loving, happily-ever-after, divorce-free cartoons from our childhood! Halloween costumes encouraged! Villainous drink specials during the show, and ladies night after in the upstairs bar. Please make a reservation.
RSVP: FB event page

Northampton, Massachusetts

Doing Fall Things in a Pretty Park
Host: Mareika
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Look Park and/or my apartment in Leeds
Time: 2pm – ?
Special Instructions: We will be picnicking and doing crafty things if weather permits, otherwise everyone can come to my apartment right near the park for apple cider, baked goods, a puppy and a bunny! Could also be a costume party if there is interest.
RSVP: FB event page

Oakland, California

Merienda and Backyard Sun
Host: Daniela
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Check the event page for the address!
Time: 2pm
Special Instructions: Bring some food and meet some queers!
RSVP: FB event page

Backyard-Potluck-Fire-Pit-Drinking-Eating-Afternoon-Extravaganze
Host: Minna
Date: Saturday, November 2 (Dia de los Muertos!)
Location: Minna’s Backyard (address to come on Facebook event)
Time: 1pm
RSVP: FB event page

Orlando, Florida

Dinner (DETAILS CHANGED)
Hosts: Intern Chelsey & Ariel
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: Agave Azul (4750 S. Kirkman Rd.)
Time: 7pm
RSVP: FB event page

Ottawa, Ontario

Dapper Halloween Potluck Brunch
Host: Chantale
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Sandy Hill area — email cstreeting [at] gmail [dot] com for the address.
Time: 1 pm. Sharp, just like your outfit.
Special Instructions: For the purposes of this brunch, we are interpreting “dapper” as “looking smart, sexy and stylish in the direction of your gender presentation.” Also it’s a potluck, so bring something to eat/drink/share/enjoy. We have a (dairy-free but not vegan) baked French toast situation covered.
RSVP: On Facebook, by emailing cstreeting [at] gmail [dot] com, or both.

Paris, France (Event Updated)

Cinéffable
Host: Marianne
Date: Saturday, November 2
Activity: Going to Cinéffable – Festival international du film lesbien et féministe de Paris and then drinks/dinner/whatever
Location: Métro Robespierre, Montreuil
Time: 6:45pm
RSVP: FB event page

Phnom, Penh, Cambodia

Brunch!
Host: Judyna/Foxfire/Fawksfyre
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Java Café
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Bring yo’selves.
RSVP: FB event page

Phoenix, Arizona

ASphx Second Annual Harvest Potluck + Crafts
Hosts: Cynthia, Emily and Alleah
Date: Friday, October 25
Location: Emily & Alleah’s House
Time: 6:35pm
Special Instructions: Bring fall-type foods! Or wine! Or snacks! Or whatever the hell you want, really. There will be crafting of some kind, but that is a surprise. Like we’ll be really surprised if we do the craft, I mean.
RSVP: FB event page

Pizza and Drinks
Host:  J
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Old Chicago (5695 w Bell Rd)
Time: 8pm
RSVP: FB event page

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Autostraddle Tea Time: Pittsburgh
Host: Noah
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: 1513 Buena Vista St.
Time: 4pm
RSVP: FB event page

Portland, Oregon

Queerify the Corn Maze
Host: Wenda Rose
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Location: Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch (16511 NW Gillihan Loop Road)
Time: 5 pm (subject to change, be sure to check on Facebook!)
Special Instructions: Please RSVP on Facebook so I have a head count and know everyone’s up to date.
RSVP: FB event page

Sweet Hereafter/Arcade Extravaganza
Host: Brenda
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Start at Sweet Hereafter (3326 SE Belmont St)
Time: 5pm
RSVP: Email Brenda at btpboom88 at gmail dot com, FB event page to follow

San Francisco, California

Last Minute Halloween Thrifting
Host: Naimah
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: The Mission, SF
Time: 11am – 1pm
RSVP: FB event page

Park Takeover Under the Sun (EVENT CHANGED TO OAKLAND)
Hosts: Daniela & Brianne
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Richard Gamble Memorial Park, SF
Time: 2:30pm
Special Instructions: Saturday in the City, Sunday in the East Bay. More info coming soon!
RSVP: FB event page

San Diego, California

Potluck Brunch!
Hosts: Kristin & Katie
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Please see the upcoming Facebook event or PM me to acquire my address.
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Kristin is going to make an egg bake and will provide a couple bottles of champagne and some orange juice. Please bring a a brunch thing to share and/or juice/and or champagne. Come prepared to eat, play games, and smile. Friends and lovers welcome! Also, if you’re interested in being the Official Brunch Photographer, holler!
RSVP: FB event page

Santa Paula, California

Fro-Yo, Salad, Songs and New Friends!
Host: Sarah
Date: Friday, October 25
Location: Fria (900 E. Main St.)
Time: 6-8pm
Special Instructions: Come hang out at Fria (Fro-Yo and Salad Bar (from the farm we work on!) –we love this!), meet other Autostraddlers, bring a friend, an instrument (if you desire) and a willingness to meet other rural queers!
RSVP: FB event page

Seattle, Washington

LUNCH
Host: Miriam
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Location: Grateful Bread (70th St and 35th Ave NE)
Time: 12-2pm
Special Notes: I chose this place because (a) it is delicious and (b) I know it must be a good place for a meetup because last week I saw two meetups happening there simultaneously and it was hilarious to watch people try to figure out which were the Unitarian Universalists and which were the first year graduate students. Let’s add to the confusion! (Or email me below if you’re not into confusion.)
RSVP: mirtle510 [at] hotmail [dot] com

Singapore

Coffee/Tea/Food
Hosts: Natalie, Yan An & Carmen
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Jewel Cafe and Bar (129 Rangoon Road)
Time: 3pm to whenever
Special Instructions: Please RSVP on the Facebook page so we know how many people to make a reservation for.
RSVP: FB event page

Sydney, Australia

Picnic With or Without Halloween Costumes
Host: Dina
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Camperdown Rest Memorial Park (Federation Road (North) Side of Park)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: We will be sitting on the Federation Road (north) side of the park. From the train station, walk through the park and past the playground. We’ll be sitting under the trees. If you want to wear a Halloween costume, you should do that. If you don’t, we still love you. Bring a snack to share!
RSVP: FB event page

Toronto, Ontario

Pumpkin Potluck
Host: Camilla C
Date: Sunday, October 27
Activity: Pumpkin Potluck
Location: Cam’s House! Bloor & Christie-ish.
Time: 3pm
Special Instructions: Whip up something tasty (sweet/savoury) that includes pumpkin or some kind of squash item! Or at the very least, something Fall-y.
RSVP: FB event page

Vancouver, British Columbia

Coffee House Meet-Up / Burlesque Night
Host: Emily
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Bean Around The World (3598 Main St) / The Biltmore Cabaret (2755 Prince Edward St)
Time: 5pm – 8pm / 8pm – 1am
Special Instructions: Let’s hang out at the coffee shop and revive the Van-Straddlers! / It’s also Kitty Nights Burlesque at the Biltmore Cabaret! Soo… Yeah.
RSVP: FB event page 

Washington, DC

Brunchin’
Host: Lil Fucking C / Maybe Eli
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Boundary Stone DC (116 Rhode Island Ave. NW)
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Bottomless is available! So is vegan and vegetarian brunch.
RSVP: FB event page

Wellington, New Zealand

Brunch
Host: Julia
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Thunderbird Cafe (154 Featherston St)
Time: 12:30pm
Special Instructions: The Wellington Diwali festivities are happening just down the road at Queens Wharf/TSB Arena so if people are keen we can wander down there after brunch.
RSVP: Email Julia at:  joules1740 [at] gmail [dot] com. Details also in the Autostraddle NZ Facebook group.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Allison’s Surgery Fundraiser!
Host: Dana Burkett & Alison Burdeny
Date: Saturday, November 9
Location: The Exchange Community Church (75 Albert Street)
Time: Doors at 7pm, bands start at 7:30pm. Ends at 11pm
Special Instructions: We’ve got 3 local punk bands, a consensual kissing booth, gluten-free vegan snackage, a raffle and a friend-date auction. It’s $10 to get in, snacks are by donation. Send us a facebook message and we’ll set aside a ticket for you. Unfortunately, the space is not accessible.
RSVP: FB event page 

Have fun! Be safe! Take photos! Get ready! We love you! xoxo, The Auto Team