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SUMMARY:Music & Story Time with Queer Kid Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Raise your rainbow flag! Lindz Amer\, creator of the LGBTQ+ webseries\, “Queer Kid Stuff” and the new family podcast\, “Activist\, You!” hosts this music and story hour for kids of all ages (especially little ones aged 3–7) right here at The Neighborhood and on Facebook Live! \n \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nThis event is sponsored by our generous friends at Clockwork. Learn more about Clockwork here. \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/music-time-with-queer-kid-stuff-2020-09-22-2/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T150000
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Time with Emoji Nightmare & Nikki Champagne
DESCRIPTION:Get cozy for drag story time with Emoji & Nikki! From rainbow stories to a rainbow craft\, this afternoon will be filled with fun! Thanks to our friends at First Republic Bank for making this story time possible!\n\n\n \n\n\nGrab your craft supplies! You’ll need: a paper plate or paper\, scissors\, paint/crayons/markers\, glue (optional) and cotton balls (optional)\n\nEmoji & Nikki are two of Vermont’s biggest and brightest drag queens. They’ve traveled across the state reading in the tiniest of libraries to a handful of people and packed rooms in some of the largest libraries. They’ve incorporated their story hour into schools\, music festivals\, and even prisons.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-story-time-with-emoji-nightmare-nikki-champagne/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T150000
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SUMMARY:Music & Story Time with Queer Kid Stuff
DESCRIPTION:  \nRaise your rainbow flag! Lindz Amer\, creator of the LGBTQ+ webseries\, “Queer Kid Stuff” and the new family podcast\, “Activist\, You!” hosts this music and story hour for kids of all ages (especially little ones aged 3–7) right here at The Neighborhood and on Facebook Live! \n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nBig thanks to this session’s sponsor: Gay Real Estate! Learn more about Gay Real Estate here: https://www.gayrealestate.com/. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/music-story-time-with-queer-kid-stuff/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T170000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200048Z
CREATED:20200721T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200048Z
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SUMMARY:IMPROVincetown Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some end-of-the-week laughs! Our friends from IMPROVincetown will be coming to a screen near you to round out the week with some family-friendly improv. You won’t want to miss this show!  \nThis event is sponsored by Johnson and Johnson.  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS LIVE EVENT! \n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/improvincetown-comedy-show/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,Parents,Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T150000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200112Z
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SUMMARY:Music and Story Time with Queer Kid Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Raise your rainbow flag! Lindz Amer\, creator of LGBTQ+ children’s series “Queer Kid Stuff” and family podcast “Activist\, You!”\, will be joining us for stories and songs all about families! This session is for kids of all ages (especially little ones aged 3-7). \n \n  \nThis session is sponsored by Colugo.  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/music-and-story-time-with-queer-kid-stuff/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T150000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200115Z
CREATED:20200721T182124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200115Z
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SUMMARY:Sesame Street Kids Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun time with your favorite friends from Sesame Street! Our time together will include video pieces from the beloved Sesame Street characters\, songs\, and mindfulness content! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and tune in! This session is brought to you by WarnerMedia. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP YOUR FAMILY FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT!  \n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/sesame-street-kids-time/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200121Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime and Sing-a-long with Varla Jean Merman & Mr. Aloha
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Equality for storytime and sing-a-long with a few of our Provincetown friends\, Varla Jean Merman and Mr. Aloha! \n  \n \n  \nThis session is sponsored by WarnerMedia. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/storytime-and-sing-a-long-with-varla-jean-merman-mr-aloha/
CATEGORIES:Family Week,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200124Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Storytime with CircuitMOM & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Equality for an afternoon of stories & sing-a-longs with CircuitMOM and friends! With her own brand of glamour\, sass\, and fun\, CircuitMOM has been entertaining crowds large and small for over 25 years. She brings Broadway-style production and costuming to her stage shows for the masses\, but is just as comfortable one on one or in this new virtual world helping to create positive messages of love and unity. Get a taste of her legacy here!\n\n\n \n\n\nThis storytime is sponsored by Baby Tula and will feature a very special giveaway! Everyone who tunes in until the end will be entered to win. Check out their Pride & Joy collection. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-storytime-with-circuitmom/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T143000
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SUMMARY:PREMIERE: 30-Minute Yoga for the Whole Family
DESCRIPTION:Take some time out of your day to relax and restore! Join Yoga Nidra expert Meg Veitenheimer as she guides folks through a gentle flow with restorative postures. What better way to stay grounded mid-week?\n\nTune in here at the premiere time of this event or check back in on our Neighborhood library to watch anytime!\n\n\n \n\n\nMeg Veitenheimer is an internationally trained Yoga Nidra expert and Restorative specialist living in Minnesota who id internationally trained. Her priority as a teacher is empowering practitioners to connect with their internal knowing through the practice of presence. Meg uses the tools of guided movement\, Yoga Nidra\, and meditation to provide intuitive and grounding classes. In a day and age where stress-related illness is prevalent\, Meg is confident in the healing capabilities of these incredibly simple yet profound practices. Take a deeper look at Meg’s work\, here: https://linktr.ee/megelaine including “Reflect and Rewire” her newly released Yoga Nidra album to explore the subconscious. \n\nMeg recently recorded a Yoga Nidra album to explore the subconscious. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/premiere-30-minute-yoga-for-the-whole-family/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T140000
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SUMMARY:Only Human Story Hour: Nina West Edition
DESCRIPTION:RuPaul’s drag race superstar Nina West is coming to a screen near you! Family Equality and Only Human have teamed up with Nina to bring you an hour of singing\, dancing\, and stories! Don’t forget to tune in for this exclusive storytime.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/only-human-story-hour-nina-west-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200214Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Time with the San Diego LGBTQ+ Community Center
DESCRIPTION:We are elated to collaborate with The Center in San Diego to bring you a fierce queen duo- Raquelita & Barbie Q! Grab and snack and put on your listening ears—it’s going to be a treat!\n\n\n \n\n\nRaquelita is a colorful and bright Latinx queen. She is very proud of her Mexican culture and wants to share her art to make the world a happier place. She loves glitter\, hamburgers and the color blue! She is a part of Queer Novela and their mission as drag artists is to make the world a better place through telling stories\, inspiring/empowering youth\, and giving representation to the Latinx LGBTQ+ community.\n\nBarbie Q (or Carne Asada in Spanish) is your reigning Curvy Latinx Barbie. She is saucy\, zesty\, sweet\, and loves the color pink. Barbie Q is here to represent and empower the curvy Barbies of the world! She is a part of Queer Novela and their mission as drag artists is to make the world a better place through telling stories\, inspiring/empowering youth and giving representation to the Latinx LGBTQ+ community.\n\nThe San Diego Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, and Transgender Community Center\, Inc.\, (The Center) is one of the largest and most vibrant LGBT community centers in the nation. Functioning as the San Diego LGBT community’s anchor organization\, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBT community\, including men\, women\, youth\, seniors\, transgender and non-binary individuals\, families\, LGBT Latino community members and their families\, and those living with HIV.\n\n“Families @ The Center” is an inclusive family program at the San Diego LGBT Community Center. This program is designed to provide resources\, education\, support\, and opportunities for community building for LGBTQ+ families and those considering parenthood. Check out more about “Families @ the Center” here: https://thecentersd.org/programs/family-services/. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-hour-with-the-san-diego-lgbtq-community-center/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T133000
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SUMMARY:#AtHome Activity: LGBTQ+ Terms in American Sign Language
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning American Sign Language but don’t know where to start? Know ASL but don’t know any words that connect with your identity? Join Sam Pacifici as he teaches some LGBTQ related signs in this bite-sized workshop! \nTune in with the rest of the world for the premiere on Monday or visit our Neighborhood library throughout the week to learn on your own time.  \nhttps://youtu.be/smbzdKRTqy4
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/athome-activity-lgbtq-terms-in-american-sign-language/
CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200218Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour with Brontez Purnell\, Michelle Tea\, & Lil Miss Hot Mess
DESCRIPTION:This will be one for the books! Family Equality has teamed up with Drag Queen Story Hour (@dragqueenstoryhour) to bring you an afternoon of stories! Join Brontez Purnell\, Michelle Tea and Lil’ Miss Hot Mess as they share their very own books!\n\nWant a sneak peek of our readers? Check out @brontezpurnell\, @lilmisshotmess\, and @michelleteaz to show them some love!\n\nAnd stay tuned during the event for the chance to win a giveaway item! \n\n\n \n\nBrontez Purnell is an Oakland-based poet\, musician\, and dancer and 2018 winner of the Whiting Award for Fiction. In addition to many other works that explore sexuality\, gender\, and race\, Brontez is the author of children’s book The Nightlife of Jacuzzi Gaskette which was released in 2019.\n\nLil Miss Hot Mess is the author of the children’s book The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish\, Swish\, Swish\, which was released in May 2020 based on her song that she’s been singing at DQSH events across the country.  Known for her activism and high-concept performances\, she also helped lead the #MyNameIs campaign against Facebook’s so-called “real names” policy and has performed everywhere from San Francisco’s legendary worker-owned bar The Stud to Stanford University\, SF MOMA\, and Saturday Night Live.\n\nMichelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books for children and adults\, including the PEN Award-winning Against Memoir. They are the creator of cultural interventions such as Sister Spit\, Mutha Magazine\, and Drag Queen Story Hour.\n\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-hour-with-michelle-tea-little-miss-hot-mess/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T193000
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SUMMARY:#LGBTQFamilies Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ready to celebrate #LGBTQFamiliesDay with a dance party?! So are we! Join Family Equality\, Mombian and Ants on a Log for a live concert and giveaway! Don’t forget to post photos of your family enjoying the music and mention #LGBTQFamiliesDay! Get in the dancing mood by checking out the music of Ants on a Log.\n\n\n \n\n\nAnts on a Log performs music for children and other childlike people\, songfully advocating for positivity\, social justice\, and silliness. In their off-stage lives\, Julie is a music therapist and Anya is an elementary science teacher. Their powers combined make for smart\, socially conscious folk\, with harmonies and rhythmic play that are a delight for children (and grown children!) of all ages.\n\nMombian is one of the longest-running LGBTQ parenting blogs. As a lifestyle site for lesbian moms and other LGBTQ parents\, it offers a mix of parenting\, politics\, diversions\, and resources\, including news about LGBTQ families\, reviews of LGBTQ-inclusive books and media for parents and children\, parenting tips\, and political and legal news and commentary with an eye towards their impact on LGBTQ families.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtqfamilies-day-concert/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T140000
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Family Equality Edition
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wanted to get to know the team at Family Equality\, here’s your chance! We’re bringing our favorite kids’ stories to you ourselves this week\, inviting you into our homes as you’ve invited us into yours. Make sure your kids tune in to meet our friendly staff\, with some special appearances from our families (and maybe even a dog or two!). \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-hour-family-equality-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T140000
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Hour: Provincetown Edition
DESCRIPTION:Missing the magic of #PTownFamilyWeek? Join us and Provincetown superstars\, Miss Richfield & Scarbie\, for a LIVE story hour right here\, on Youtube\, or on Facebook! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-hour-provincetown-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T190000
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts: Cards for Healthcare Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join Only Human\, Gay for Good\, and Family Equality as we join forces to thank our Health Care Workers! \nIn conjunction with this month’s Heartbeat of Humanity Cause Campaign\, we will demonstrate how to make heart-themed Pop-Up cards and write heartfelt messages of gratitude. Make one for a special healthcare worker in your life\, or sent it our way to pass along to Operation Gratitude. Either way\, your cards will be greatly appreciated and received with a smile! \nSupplies to have ready:\n-Paper / Construction Paper\n-Markers\n-Scissors\n-Tape / Glue\n-Smiles \n**Fun for families and tiny humans of all ages. ** \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/arts-crafts-cards-for-healthcare-workers/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T143000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200246Z
CREATED:20200513T224355Z
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SUMMARY:30-Minute Full Body Family Workout with Venture Out
DESCRIPTION:Join The Venture Out Project’s Founder\, Perry Cohen\, for a 30-minute full-body workout. Perry will take you through a warmup\, high-intensity interval workout\, and then cool down and stretch. This workout won’t require any equipment other than your energy and enthusiasm. If you feel like giving yourself an extra challenge\, have a backpack loaded with some water bottles or other heavy objects handy! Check back in here on Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to watch the WORLD PREMIERE of this workout—or tune in later in the day or week to break a sweat. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Venture Out Project has been bringing the queer community together to experience the beauty and fun of the wilderness since 2015. Their trips are run by queer people for queer people and are open to all levels of experience. The Venture Out Project is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for queer and trans people to experience nature and build community. In addition\, they also provide comprehensive inclusion workshops for educators\, adventure professionals\, summer/day camps\, and more.\n\nSUPPORT VENTURE OUT’S WORK\nFacebook: @ventureoutproject\nInstagram: @theventureoutproject (@perrylcohen)\nDonations: ventureoutproject.com/donate
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/30-minute-full-body-family-workout-with-venture-out/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T140000
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Ourshelves Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun for the whole family while you’re cooped up at home social distancing? Family Equality and OurShelves Diverse Kids Books\, a queer-owned diverse kids’ book box service and advocacy effort\, are joining forces to create a fun\, educational Story Hour that kids and parents of all ages will enjoy! \nTune in LIVE here at the time of the event or over on Facebook for an hour of stories and solidarity with Natalie Meisner\, author of My Mommy\, My Mama\, My Brother\, and Me\, and Kyle Lukoff\, the Stonewall-award winning author of books like When Aidan Became A Brother\, the Max and Friends series\, Explosion at the Poem Factory\, and more. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL6jZB7iPx0 \nNatalie Meisner is a widely produced author of stage plays and an award-winning multi-genre author.  Her play BOOM BABY (about the lives of workers in the oil patch) won both the Canadian National Playwriting Award and the Alberta Playwriting Award.  Double Pregnant: Two Lesbians Make a Family topped nonfiction lists and was a finalist in the Atlantic Book Awards.  SPEED DATING FOR SPERM DONORS (Playwright’s Canada Press) was a hit at Lunchbox and Neptune Theatres. Her children’s book My Mommy\, My Mama\, My Brother & Me is available from Nimbus Publishing.  BADDY ONE SHOE is her first book of poems and her ode to the renegades of the past and present who fight the powers that be with laughter. Meisner is a wife and mom to two great boys and a Professor in the Department of English at Mount Royal University where she works in the areas of creative writing\, drama\, and gender/ sexuality studies. She has recently (this week!) been named Poet Laureate of Calgary\, AB.     www.nataliemeisner.com \nKyle Lukoff is the Stonewall-award winning author of books like “When Aidan Became A Brother\,” the “Max and Friends” series\, “Explosion at the Poem Factory\,” and more. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years\, and then nine more years as a school librarian. He lives in New York City\, and hopes you’re having a nice day. People can contact Kyle through the website\, kylelukoff.com or on Twitter (@Shekels_Library).\n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-hour-ourshelves-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200309Z
CREATED:20200414T185456Z
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SUMMARY:Live! Story Hour with Flamingo Rampant
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun for the whole family while you’re cooped up at home social distancing? Family Equality and Canadian micropress Flamingo Rampant are joining forces to create a fun\, educational Story Hour the kids and parents of all ages will enjoy! \nTune in LIVE here at the time of the event or over on Facebook for an hour of stories and solidarity with J Wallace Skelton\, author of Transphobia: Deal with It and Be A Gender Transcender and The Newspaper Pirates\, Syrus Marcus Ware\, author of Love is in the Hair\, and more! \n \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/live-story-hour-with-flamingo-rampant/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T133000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200313Z
CREATED:20200502T040748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200313Z
UID:10001246-1588597200-1588599000@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE: Get Ready with Willam Belli | Full-Face Drag Makeup Tutorial for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar and Youtube extraordinaire Willam Belli gets ready? Join for the WORLD PREMIERE of this drag makeup tutorial! \nhttps://youtu.be/7YdcxFN6-KI \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/world-premiere-get-ready-with-willam-belli-full-face-drag-makeup-tutorial-for-kids/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200350Z
CREATED:20200421T062558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200350Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Hour with Nina West!
DESCRIPTION:RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar and friend of Family Equality\, Nina West\, is bringing the magic of story hour to the comfort and safety of your home! Join us LIVE here\, on Youtube\, or on Facebook for an hour of fun\, family\, and friendship. \n \nFollow Nina West on social! \nInstagram: @NinaWest\nFacebook: @superdragqueen\nTwitter: @NinaWest\nninawest.com  \n\nThis event is made possible with the support of OurShelves Diverse Kids Books\, a queer-owned diverse kids’ book box service and advocacy effort. To learn more about OurShelves\, visit www.OurShelves.com.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-hour-with-nina-west/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200355Z
CREATED:20200408T022219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200355Z
UID:10001253-1588078800-1588082400@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Music & Story Time with Queer Kid Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Raise your rainbow flag! Lindz Amer\, creator of the LGBTQ+ webseries\, “Queer Kid Stuff” and the new family podcast\, “Activist\, You!” hosts this music and story hour for kids of all ages (especially little ones aged 3–7) right here at The Neighborhood and on Facebook Live!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/music-time-with-queer-kid-stuff-2020-04-28/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200401Z
CREATED:20200406T191922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200401Z
UID:10001256-1587733200-1587736800@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Andrea Beaty Edition
DESCRIPTION:Beloved children’s author Andrea Beaty will join Family Equality on Facebook and RIGHT HERE for a reading of several of her books\, including Rosie Revere\, Engineer and Sofia Valdez\, Future Prez! Check back at the time of the event to tune in! \n \n  \nViewers will be able to ask Andrea questions about her work in addition to hearing these modern\, feminist classics read by the author herself. Be sure to tune in for this special event!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-hour-andrea-beaty-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200432Z
CREATED:20200406T191739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200432Z
UID:10001264-1587128400-1587132000@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Flamingo Rampant Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us right here for this special partnership with Canadian micropress Flamingo Rampant!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-hour-flamingo-rampant-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T123000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200433Z
CREATED:20200416T233703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200433Z
UID:10001265-1587123000-1587126600@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Time with Icon Ebony Fierce
DESCRIPTION:Philly’s own Icon Ebony Fierce is teaming up with Philadelphia Family Pride and Family Equality to have an online Drag Queen Story Time! \nTune into THIS EVENT PAGE for a live stream direct from Icon Ebony Fierce and hear them read stories for kids starting at 11:30am EST on Friday morning\, April 17th. \nAny tips for this performance can be made to Cashapp\n$iconebonyfierce or Venmo: @iconebonyfierce (use the black and white photo please) or Paypal: rdenson89@gmail.com.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-time-with-icon-ebony-fierce/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200435Z
CREATED:20200414T183734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200435Z
UID:10001266-1587042000-1587045600@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Live! Family Dance Workout
DESCRIPTION:The Rock Your Body Method is a dance and movement program created by fitness personality and NYC master trainer\, Nikki Pebbles. RYBM’s main objective to help make movement accessible\, inclusive and of course\, FUN! \n \nJoin us LIVE to learn one dance routine\, broken up into sections so teammates are able to understand and own each move. Class will be broken into three sections: \n\nDynamic follow along warmup\nBreakdown of the dance moves\nPERFORMING and MOVING our powerful bodies all together!\n\nBe sure to follow Nikki on:\nInstagram at @NikkiPebbles\nTikTok at NikkiPebbles\nYoutube at Nikkipebbles\nRockyourbodymethod.com
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/live-family-dance-workout/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200412T163000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200456Z
CREATED:20200407T231051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200456Z
UID:10001375-1586703600-1586709000@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Family Dance Party with DJ Shiran
DESCRIPTION:Join longtime friend of Family Equality\, DJ Shiran and dance to your family’s top hits at this Spring-themed dance party for all ages! \npowered by Crowdcast \nWhether you’re doing an egg hunt in your apartment or simply noticing the flowers beginning to bloom\, one thing is clear: Spring-time is here! Let’s celebrate together by dancing—DJ Shiran will be sharing fun visuals for you to stream to your big screen (if you have one)\, your phone\, or your laptop!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/family-dance-party-with-dj-shiran/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200457Z
CREATED:20200406T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200457Z
UID:10001376-1586523600-1586527200@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Drag Queens & Creatures!
DESCRIPTION:Portland’s best and brightest drag community members will regale you with their favorite books! Join us for an hour of stories from BeElzzabub Doll\, Ida Sumer Garden\, and Ruby Q!   powered by Crowdcast   \n\nFollow BeEzzabub Doll on Facebook and Instagram! \n\n\n\nFollow Ida Sumer Garden on Facebook and Instagram! \nFollow Ruby Q on Facebook and Instagram!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-hour-drag-queens-creatures/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200458Z
CREATED:20200406T191428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200458Z
UID:10001378-1586437200-1586440800@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Family Bootcamp with Victor Self
DESCRIPTION:No matter how cooped up you are\, there’s always time to move your body! Give everyone in your family an opportunity to shake\, rattle\, and roll with this all-ages boot camp hosted by Victor Self. \npowered by Crowdcast \nAs both a parent and a renowned fitness instructor\, Victor will provide your family with easy\, fun moves (and a rockin’ soundtrack) designed to get everyone up and moving. Whether you’re a parent or a toddler\, this workout has something for everyone! \nVictor Self is the West Coast Creative Director and a Master Instructor at Flywheel Sports\, a New York City-based indoor cycling company that owns and operates 43 indoor cycling studios across the US. Victor manages all aspects of the creative department\, including talent recruiting\, training and development\, new program development\, and in-stadium experience for the company’s West Coast studios.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/family-bootcamp-with-victor-self/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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